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{{Infobox Individual
{{Infobox Individual  
|individual name= Sanchez
|image       = General sanchez.jpg
|alias= Commander of UNIT
|species      = Human
|image=[[Image:Sanchez.JPG|300px]]
|origin      = [[Earth]]
|race= [[Human]]
|only        = The Stolen Earth (TV story)
|home planet= [[Earth]]
|actor       = Michael Brandon
|home era= [[2000s]]
|affiliation  = UNIT North America
|appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]''
|actor= [[Michael Brandon]]
}}
}}
'''Sanchez''' was a US Army [[Lieutenant General|lieutenant general]] and a high-ranking [[UNIT North America|UNIT]] officer.


Lieutenant-General '''Sanchez''' was a US Army general and a high-ranking [[UNIT]] officer.
== Biography ==
After [[Major]] [[A Highway]]'s reorganisation of UNIT's pan-territorial activites upon succeeding Major [[C Jones]]'s role at [[UNIT's New York Liaison Base]] into a "pivotal single site operation", ([[PROSE]]: ''[[UNIT's New York Operation Expansion (short story)|UNIT's New York Operation Expansion]]'') Lieutenant-General Sanchez was in charge of the New York UNIT base by the late 2000s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'') and, at one point, he met [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. A photograph of this meeting was located in the [[Black Archive]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'')


==Profile==
When the [[21st century Dalek invasion|Daleks invaded the Earth]] in [[2009]], [[Martha Jones]] worked under him at that time as the Medical Director of [[Project Indigo]], an experimental [[teleportation]] system which used [[Sontaran]] technology. Sanchez reported that [[Geneva]] had declared an [[Ultimate Code Red]] when the [[New Dalek Empire]]'s message of ''Exterminate!'' was conveyed to the [[human]] race.
===Biography===
Sanchez was in command of at least a UNIT base and possibly UNIT's [[United States of America|American]] branch when the [[War in the Medusa Cascade|Daleks invaded the Earth in 2009]]. He had appointed [[Martha Jones]], the Medical Director of [[Project Indigo]], a [[teleportation]] system developed which used [[Sontaran]] technology. Sanchez and the United Nations declared an [[Ultimate Code Red]] when the [[Dalek]] message of ''Exterminate!'' was conveyed to the [[Human]] race.


When the Daleks invaded [[UNIT New York Base|UNIT's base]] in [[New York City]], Sanchez and another soldier attempted to fight the Daleks as Sanchez ordered Martha to escape by means of the Project Indigo prototype. She took the [[Osterhagen Key]] with her. Sanchez was exterminated by Daleks after Martha teleported to safety. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'')
When [[Bronze Dalek|Dalek]] [[Dalek drone|Drones]] invaded [[UNIT New York Base|UNIT's base]] in [[New York City]], Sanchez ordered Martha to escape by means of the Project Indigo prototype. He also gave her and authorised her to use the [[Osterhagen Key]]. Sanchez and another soldier attempted to fight the Daleks as Martha teleported to safety, but both were exterminated. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'')
[[Image:SanchezGun.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Sanchez defending Martha Jones]]


===Within UNIT hierarchy===
== Behind the scenes ==
Sanchez ranked above [[Colonel Mace]] and possessed the power to authorise use of the Osterhagen Key. He still took orders from [[Geneva]].
[[File:SanchezGun.JPG|thumb|right|Sanchez defending Martha Jones. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'')]]
* His right-sleeve shoulder patch indicates that he previously served in a combat theatre with the {{w|82nd Airborne Division (United States)|82nd Airborne Division}}. His left shoulder bears a Ranger tab, indicating he successfully completed Ranger School. A Master Parachutist Badge can clearly be seen on the left breast pocket of his uniform coat, underneath his ribbons, along with a Pathfinder Badge, in the scene where he approaches Martha saying that Project Indigo is being activated and in scenes thereafter.
* Sanchez uses the term "quick march" when speaking to Martha. Either he is using the British command in deference to Martha's nationality (the equivalent American term is "double time") or this is another example of British word usage seeping into the dialogue of American characters, such as those in [[Peri Brown]] and [[Canton Everett Delaware III]]'s dialogue. Sanchez also uses a classic British stance when firing his sidearm, rather than the two handed weaver stance preferred by the US Military (or the one-handed casual stance used in American media). Also despite being an American Officer he is equipped with a revolver rather than the US Army-issue Beretta M9.


==Behind the Scenes==
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Sanchez carried a [[firearm|revolver]] with a ivory style grip much like General George Patton in [[World War II]]. Such weapons are considered obsolete in most modern military forces, including the United States Armed Forces and NATO, and it is against regulations to use one as a personal sidearm. It is highly unlikely that an elite organization like UNIT would have standards below that of NATO, or that a U. S. Army general would carry an inferior weapon while on active duty, especially given the nature of the threats UNIT faces.


His shoulder patches indicates that he is from the [[Wikipedia:82nd Airborne Division (United States)|82nd Airborne Division]], as well as a U.S. Army Ranger. However, his uniform does not include a Parachutist's Badge, (indicating that he has complete Jump School training), which is a requirement for members of both units. (However, a Master Parachutist Badge can clearly be seen on the left breast pocket of his uniform coat, underneath his ribbons, along with a Pathfinder Badge, in the scene where he approaches Martha saying that Project Indigo is being activated and in scenes thereafter)
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 23 December 2023

Sanchez was a US Army lieutenant general and a high-ranking UNIT officer.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

After Major A Highway's reorganisation of UNIT's pan-territorial activites upon succeeding Major C Jones's role at UNIT's New York Liaison Base into a "pivotal single site operation", (PROSE: UNIT's New York Operation Expansion) Lieutenant-General Sanchez was in charge of the New York UNIT base by the late 2000s, (TV: The Stolen Earth) and, at one point, he met Sarah Jane Smith. A photograph of this meeting was located in the Black Archive. (TV: The Day of the Doctor)

When the Daleks invaded the Earth in 2009, Martha Jones worked under him at that time as the Medical Director of Project Indigo, an experimental teleportation system which used Sontaran technology. Sanchez reported that Geneva had declared an Ultimate Code Red when the New Dalek Empire's message of Exterminate! was conveyed to the human race.

When Dalek Drones invaded UNIT's base in New York City, Sanchez ordered Martha to escape by means of the Project Indigo prototype. He also gave her and authorised her to use the Osterhagen Key. Sanchez and another soldier attempted to fight the Daleks as Martha teleported to safety, but both were exterminated. (TV: The Stolen Earth)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Sanchez defending Martha Jones. (TV: The Stolen Earth)
  • His right-sleeve shoulder patch indicates that he previously served in a combat theatre with the 82nd Airborne Division. His left shoulder bears a Ranger tab, indicating he successfully completed Ranger School. A Master Parachutist Badge can clearly be seen on the left breast pocket of his uniform coat, underneath his ribbons, along with a Pathfinder Badge, in the scene where he approaches Martha saying that Project Indigo is being activated and in scenes thereafter.
  • Sanchez uses the term "quick march" when speaking to Martha. Either he is using the British command in deference to Martha's nationality (the equivalent American term is "double time") or this is another example of British word usage seeping into the dialogue of American characters, such as those in Peri Brown and Canton Everett Delaware III's dialogue. Sanchez also uses a classic British stance when firing his sidearm, rather than the two handed weaver stance preferred by the US Military (or the one-handed casual stance used in American media). Also despite being an American Officer he is equipped with a revolver rather than the US Army-issue Beretta M9.
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