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{{Infobox Species | {{Infobox Species | ||
|image= Kahler-Jex closeup.jpg | |image = Kahler-Jex closeup.jpg | ||
|type= [[Humanoid]] | |type = [[Humanoid]] | ||
|affiliation = | |||
|affiliation= | |origin = [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]] | ||
|origin= [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]] | |first = The Making of the Gunslinger (webcast) | ||
|first= The Making of the Gunslinger (webcast) | |appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]''}} | ||
|appearances= [[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'' | |individuals = {{csl|[[Kahler-Jex]]|[[Kahler-Tek]]}} | ||
|individuals= {{csl|[[Kahler-Jex]]|[[Kahler-Tek]]}} | |||
}}{{ImageLink|Kahler}} | }}{{ImageLink|Kahler}} | ||
The '''Kahler''' were a [[humanoid]] species known for their technological skills. | The '''Kahler''' were a [[humanoid]] species known for their technological skills. | ||
== Biology == | ==Biology== | ||
Kahler looked identical to [[human]]s except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | Kahler looked identical to [[human]]s except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | ||
== Culture == | ==Culture== | ||
Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had [[god]]s and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had [[god]]s and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | ||
[[File:Gunslinger.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kahler-Tek]], a Kahler [[cyborg]] soldier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')]] | [[File:Gunslinger.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kahler-Tek]], a Kahler [[cyborg]] soldier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')]] | ||
== Technology == | ==Technology== | ||
The Kahler were known for their technology; the [[Eleventh Doctor]] called them "one of the most ingenious species in [[Mutter's Spiral|the Galaxy]]". They had [[egg]]-shaped [[spacecraft]]s, hovering robots, [[teleportation]] and could easily cure [[cholera]]. | The Kahler were known for their technology; the [[Eleventh Doctor]], being fond of them, called them "one of the most ingenious species in [[Mutter's Spiral|the Galaxy]]". They had [[egg]]-shaped [[spacecraft]]s, hovering robots, [[teleportation]] and could easily cure [[cholera]]. | ||
During a war in the [[19th century]], they created an army of [[cyborg]]s using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls and identification software. They also possessed a [[short-range teleport]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | During a war in the [[19th century]], they created an army of [[cyborg]]s using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls and identification software. They also possessed a [[short-range teleport]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
In the [[19th century]], a war lasting nine years was fought on [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]]. Half of the [[planet]] had been decimated. In order to fight the war, a group of scientists modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, [[Kahler-Tek]], went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, [[Kahler-Jex]] and [[Kahler-Mas]], escaped but crashed on [[Earth]]. | In the [[19th century]], a war lasting nine years was fought on [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]]. Half of the [[planet]] had been decimated. In order to fight the war, a group of scientists modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, [[Kahler-Tek]], went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, [[Kahler-Jex]] and [[Kahler-Mas]], escaped but crashed on [[Earth]]. | ||
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A [[Kahler (The Magician's Apprentice)|Kahler]] was present in [[the Maldovarium]] when [[Colony Sarff]] visited the establishment while searching for the [[Twelfth Doctor]] on behalf of [[Davros]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') Another Kahler was aboard the [[Harmony and Redemption]] when it was destroyed by a [[meteor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]) | A [[Kahler (The Magician's Apprentice)|Kahler]] was present in [[the Maldovarium]] when [[Colony Sarff]] visited the establishment while searching for the [[Twelfth Doctor]] on behalf of [[Davros]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') Another Kahler was aboard the [[Harmony and Redemption]] when it was destroyed by a [[meteor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* Introduced in ''A Town Called Mercy'', the Kahler were created by writer [[Toby Whithouse]], who was credited for their reprisal in ''The Magician's Apprentice'' and ''The Husbands of River Song''. | *Introduced in ''A Town Called Mercy'', the Kahler were created by writer [[Toby Whithouse]], who was credited for their reprisal in ''The Magician's Apprentice'' and ''The Husbands of River Song''. | ||
[[Category:Humanoid species]] | [[Category:Humanoid species]] | ||
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | [[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:34, 22 October 2024
The Kahler were a humanoid species known for their technological skills.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
Kahler looked identical to humans except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had gods and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)
Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Kahler were known for their technology; the Eleventh Doctor, being fond of them, called them "one of the most ingenious species in the Galaxy". They had egg-shaped spacecrafts, hovering robots, teleportation and could easily cure cholera.
During a war in the 19th century, they created an army of cyborgs using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls and identification software. They also possessed a short-range teleport. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 19th century, a war lasting nine years was fought on Kahler. Half of the planet had been decimated. In order to fight the war, a group of scientists modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, Kahler-Tek, went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, Kahler-Jex and Kahler-Mas, escaped but crashed on Earth.
In 1870, Kahler-Tek killed Kahler-Mas and tracked Kahler-Jex to Mercy, Nevada. He was unwilling to kill the innocent inhabitants, so he trapped them in the town and demanded Kahler-Jex's return. Once the Eleventh Doctor arrived and learned their history, he first tried to give Kahler-Jex to Kahler-Tek, but eventually decided to help him escape. Rather than allow species of another world to get caught in the crossfire between him and Tek, Kahler-Jex killed himself with the self-destruct on his ship. Following the urging of the Doctor, Kahler-Tek stayed in Mercy as a protector. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)
A Kahler was present in the Maldovarium when Colony Sarff visited the establishment while searching for the Twelfth Doctor on behalf of Davros. (TV: The Magician's Apprentice) Another Kahler was aboard the Harmony and Redemption when it was destroyed by a meteor. (TV: The Husbands of River Song)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Introduced in A Town Called Mercy, the Kahler were created by writer Toby Whithouse, who was credited for their reprisal in The Magician's Apprentice and The Husbands of River Song.
