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|image = Dalek Contract cover.jpg | |image = Dalek Contract cover.jpg | ||
|series = ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' | |series = ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
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|doctor = Fourth Doctor | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[K9 Mark II]], [[Romana I]] | |companions = [[K9 Mark II]], [[Romana I]] | ||
|enemy = [[Dalek]]s, [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] | |enemy = [[Silver Dalek]]s, [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] | ||
|setting = {{il|''[[Fortune II]]''|[[Proxima Major]]}} | |setting = {{il|''[[Fortune II]]''|[[Proxima Major]]}} | ||
|writer = | |writer = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|director = Nicholas Briggs | |director = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | |cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 11 June 2013 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Parts 1 & 2 of 4 | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Parts 1 & 2 of 4 | ||
|production code = BFPTOMCD012 | |production code = BFPTOMCD012 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-059-6 (physical) | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-059-6 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78178-474-7 (digital) | ||
|prev = Phantoms of the Deep (audio story) | |prev = Phantoms of the Deep (audio story) | ||
|next = The Final Phase (audio story) | |next = The Final Phase (audio story) | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-dalek-contract | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-dalek-contract | ||
|epcount=2}}{{Audio stub}} | |epcount = 2 | ||
'''''The Dalek Contract''''' was the sixth story in the [[Series 2 (4DA)|second series]] of | }}{{Audio stub}} | ||
'''''The Dalek Contract''''' was the sixth story in the [[Series 2 (4DA)|second series]] of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Tom Baker]] as the [[Fourth Doctor]], [[Mary Tamm]] as [[Romana I]], [[John Leeson]] as [[K9 Mark II]], [[David Warner]] as [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] and [[Dorrick|Mr Dorrick]] as [[Dorrick|Mr Dorrick]]. | |||
It featured the return of | It featured the return of Cuthbert and Mr Dorrick from ''[[The Sands of Life (audio story)|The Sands of Life]]'' / ''[[War Against the Laan (audio story)|War Against the Laan]]''. | ||
It was the first of a two-part story, which concluded in ''[[The Final Phase (audio story)|The Final Phase]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Tom Baker]] | * [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Tom Baker]] | ||
* [[Romana I | * [[Romana I]] - [[Mary Tamm]] | ||
* [[K9 Mark II | * [[K9 Mark II]] / [[Tollivun]] - [[John Leeson]] | ||
* [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] - [[David Warner]] | * [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] - [[David Warner]] | ||
* [[Dorrick|Mr Dorrick]] - [[Toby Hadoke]] | * [[Dorrick|Mr Dorrick]] - [[Toby Hadoke]] | ||
* [[Chidak]] - [[Dominic Mafham]] | * [[Chidak]] - [[Dominic Mafham]] | ||
* The [[Dalek]]s / The [[Supreme Dalek|Dalek Supreme]] / Pilot - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | * The [[Dalek]]s / The [[Dalek Supreme (The Dalek Contract)|Dalek Supreme]] / Pilot - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
* [[Halka]] - [[Jane Slavin]] | * [[Halka]] - [[Jane Slavin]] | ||
* [[Sterris]] - [[John Dorney]] | * [[Sterris]] - [[John Dorney]] | ||
== | == Crew == | ||
* Cover Art - [[Alex Mallinson]] | |||
* Writer & Director - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Executive Producers - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and Nicholas Briggs | |||
* Music and Sound Design - [[Alistair Lock]] | |||
* Producer - [[David Richardson]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[John Dorney]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
* The Doctor bypasses the [[randomiser]] in order to [[materialisation|materialise]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] in the [[Proxima System]] but turns it back on at Romana's insistence. | * The Doctor bypasses the [[randomiser]] in order to [[materialisation|materialise]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] in the [[Proxima System]] but turns it back on at Romana's insistence. | ||
* The Doctor believes that [[Proxima Major]]'s orbit has shifted as it is a frozen tundra while the [[TARDIS information system]] indicated that the planet should have a tropical climate. | * The Doctor believes that [[Proxima Major]]'s orbit has shifted as it is a frozen tundra while the [[TARDIS information system]] indicated that the planet should have a tropical climate. | ||
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* The people of Proxima Major have no [[god]]s. | * The people of Proxima Major have no [[god]]s. | ||
* Romana tells the Daleks that she and the Doctor do not get along and that she intends to return to [[Gallifrey]] at the earliest opportunity. | * Romana tells the Daleks that she and the Doctor do not get along and that she intends to return to [[Gallifrey]] at the earliest opportunity. | ||
* The [[Supreme Dalek|Dalek Supreme]] is present in the Proxima System. | * The [[Dalek Supreme (The Dalek Contract)|Dalek Supreme]] is present in the Proxima System. | ||
* The [[Conglomerate]] [[Space Platform]] is called the ''[[Fortune II]]''. | * The [[Conglomerate]] [[Space Platform]] is called the ''[[Fortune II]]''. | ||
* Romana is subjected to the Daleks' [[truth assessment]]. | * Romana is subjected to the Daleks' [[truth assessment]]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:38, 9 October 2024
The Dalek Contract was the sixth story in the second series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and featured Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Mary Tamm as Romana I, John Leeson as K9 Mark II, David Warner as Cuthbert and Mr Dorrick as Mr Dorrick.
It featured the return of Cuthbert and Mr Dorrick from The Sands of Life / War Against the Laan.
It was the first of a two-part story, which concluded in The Final Phase.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
These creatures have ravaged half the cosmos. They're experts at this kind of thing. Nothing can stand in their way.
The Doctor and Romana find themselves in the Proxima System, where enigmatic Conglomerate CEO Cuthbert has been conducting his infamous "experiment". An experiment which might accidentally rip the universe apart.
Meanwhile, living conditions on Proxima Major have become harsh and hostile. Climate change has turned the landscape into a freezing wasteland and an alien power has condemned much of the population to life inside internment camps. For those still clinging to their freedom, the struggle for survival is now beyond desperate and outsiders such as the Doctor and Romana are only seen as a threat.
What is Cuthbert really up to in the Proxima System stem, and just how does he expect the dreaded Daleks to fit into his plan?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Romana I - Mary Tamm
- K9 Mark II / Tollivun - John Leeson
- Cuthbert - David Warner
- Mr Dorrick - Toby Hadoke
- Chidak - Dominic Mafham
- The Daleks / The Dalek Supreme / Pilot - Nicholas Briggs
- Halka - Jane Slavin
- Sterris - John Dorney
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Alex Mallinson
- Writer & Director - Nicholas Briggs
- Executive Producers - Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs
- Music and Sound Design - Alistair Lock
- Producer - David Richardson
- Script Editor - John Dorney
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor bypasses the randomiser in order to materialise the TARDIS in the Proxima System but turns it back on at Romana's insistence.
- The Doctor believes that Proxima Major's orbit has shifted as it is a frozen tundra while the TARDIS information system indicated that the planet should have a tropical climate.
- Romana has heard of the Daleks and tells Chidak and Tollivun that the Doctor has defeated them many times.
- The Doctor uses his sonic screwdriver to interfere with the signals being received by a Dalek and partially disable it.
- The Doctor asks Chidak for some hot chocolate.
- At the time of the Dalek invasion of Proxima Major, Chidak was the Minister of Security. He is the most senior surviving member of the government.
- The people of Proxima Major have no gods.
- Romana tells the Daleks that she and the Doctor do not get along and that she intends to return to Gallifrey at the earliest opportunity.
- The Dalek Supreme is present in the Proxima System.
- The Conglomerate Space Platform is called the Fortune II.
- Romana is subjected to the Daleks' truth assessment.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This audio story was recorded on 6 February 2012 at Audio Sorcery.
- The sound effect for the Daleks' weapons matches with the sound effects sound in Genesis of the Daleks.
- The story was originally written to feature Sarah Jane Smith, but was adapted to feature Romana I and K9 Mark II instead following Elisabeth Sladen's death. (BFX: The Dalek Contract)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Romana refers to the Black Guardian. (TV: The Armageddon Factor)
- Romana refers to Cuthbert's experiment in the Proxima system damaging the Laan. (AUDIO: War Against the Laan)
- Romana mentions that a missile nearly struck the TARDIS in orbit of Atrios. (TV: The Armageddon Factor)
- Cuthbert's popularity has been severely damaged by "the Laan business" due to the efforts of President Sheridan Moorkurk. (AUDIO: The Sands of Life / War Against the Laan)
- The Doctor tells Halka that the Daleks were born during the Thousand Year War on their homeworld Skaro. (TV: The Daleks, Genesis of the Daleks)
- Proxima Major shifted out of its orbit due to Cuthbert's experiments with the Quantum Gateway. (AUDIO: The Final Phase)
- During her second incarnation, Romana would later encounter the Daleks for a second time on Skaro. (TV: Destiny of the Daleks) After leaving the TARDIS and returning to Gallifrey, she was held prisoner by the Daleks for two decades before escaping with the help of the Sixth Doctor. (AUDIO: The Apocalypse Element) Later still, the Daleks invaded the Gallifrey of an alternative timeline while Romana was serving as its Supreme Leader. (AUDIO: Arbitration, Extermination)
- The Doctor says that he has known the Daleks to be susceptible to cold. (TV: Planet of the Daleks)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Dalek Contract page at bigfinish.com
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