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'''Cyber-bombs''' were explosive devices developed and used by the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. According to the Cybermen, they were the most compact and powerful explosive ever invented, capable of extreme destruction on a planetary scale.


'''Cyber-bombs''' were explosives used by the [[Cybermen]], one being capable of destroying a [[planet]] and others supposedly capable of destroying a [[TARDIS]]. The Cybermen used Cyber-bombs despite the fact that they were banned by the [[Armageddon Convention]].
== History ==
Because of their destructive property, they were outlawed by the [[Armageddon Convention]] despite the Cybermen not attending the conference. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Empire of Glass (novel)|The Empire of Glass]]'')


The Cybermen attempted to destroy [[Earth]] in [[2526]] with a Cyber-bomb, but it was deactivated by [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'')
Some Cyber-bombs were capable of destroying a [[planet]], or all life forms on a planet (such as the [[Cyber-megatron bomb]]) ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'') and others were supposedly capable of destroying a [[TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') The [[Neomorph]] Cybermen planned to destroy [[Earth]] in [[2526]] to prevent the Cyber-Wars. The [[Fifth Doctor]] described this cyber-bomb as being powerful enough to make life difficult for the people who survived the blast. ([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'')


The Cybermen attempted to destroy [[Voga]] with Cyber-bombs, but [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] defeated their plan. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
Neomorph Cybermen who were [[Time Scoop]]ed to the [[Death Zone]] on [[Gallifrey]] attempted to use several cyber-bombs to destroy [[the Doctor's TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'')


A group of Cybermen which had been transported to the [[Death Zone]] on [[Gallifrey]] tried to use several bombs to destroy [[the Doctor's TARDIS]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'')
Some time around the [[29th century]], a ship of [[CyberNomad]]s attempted to destroy the Planet of [[Gold]], [[Voga]]. The [[Cyber-Leader (Revenge of the Cybermen)|Cyber-Leader]] stated that only two bombs were needed to "fragmentise" the planet. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
 
In [[6211]], a [[Sontaran]] stealth raid destroyed [[Tersurus]] with an [[earthshock bomb]] they obtained from the Cybermen. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'')
 
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Latest revision as of 14:52, 9 December 2023

Cyber-bombs were explosive devices developed and used by the Cybermen. According to the Cybermen, they were the most compact and powerful explosive ever invented, capable of extreme destruction on a planetary scale.

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Because of their destructive property, they were outlawed by the Armageddon Convention despite the Cybermen not attending the conference. (TV: Revenge of the Cybermen, PROSE: The Empire of Glass)

Some Cyber-bombs were capable of destroying a planet, or all life forms on a planet (such as the Cyber-megatron bomb) (TV: The Invasion) and others were supposedly capable of destroying a TARDIS. (TV: The Five Doctors) The Neomorph Cybermen planned to destroy Earth in 2526 to prevent the Cyber-Wars. The Fifth Doctor described this cyber-bomb as being powerful enough to make life difficult for the people who survived the blast. (TV: Earthshock)

Neomorph Cybermen who were Time Scooped to the Death Zone on Gallifrey attempted to use several cyber-bombs to destroy the Doctor's TARDIS. (TV: The Five Doctors)

Some time around the 29th century, a ship of CyberNomads attempted to destroy the Planet of Gold, Voga. The Cyber-Leader stated that only two bombs were needed to "fragmentise" the planet. (TV: Revenge of the Cybermen)

In 6211, a Sontaran stealth raid destroyed Tersurus with an earthshock bomb they obtained from the Cybermen. (PROSE: The Crystal Bucephalus)