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'''Zeppelins''' were a form of [[airship]] invented by [[human]]s in the [[20th century]]. They were mostly used as transport, but also had military uses.
'''Zeppelins''' were a form of [[airship]] invented by [[human]]s in the [[20th century]]. They were mostly used as transport, but also had military uses.


The [[First Doctor]] and [[Susan Foreman]] mentioned having observed a Zeppelin air raid during [[World War I]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Giants (TV story)|Planet of Giants]]''; [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Alchemists (audio story)|The Alchemists]]'') In a [[Historical re-enactment|re-enactment]] of [[1917]] [[London]], [[Lucie Miller]] and [[Yellow Beryl]] attempted to shelter from a Zeppelin [[Bomb|bombing]] raid in the [[London Underground]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Dead London (audio story)|Dead London]]'')
The [[First Doctor]] and [[Susan Foreman]] mentioned having observed a Zeppelin air raid during [[World War I]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of Giants (TV story)}}; [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Alchemists (audio story)}}) In a [[Historical re-enactment|re-enactment]] of [[1917]] [[London]], [[Lucie Miller]] and [[Yellow Beryl]] attempted to shelter from a Zeppelin [[bomb]]ing raid in the [[London Underground]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Dead London (audio story)}})


The [[Dalek]]s used a Zeppelin to transport their ship [[Survey Ship Sigma]] to [[France]] during the [[First World War]]. When the Daleks were defeated, the Zeppelin lost air. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Dalek Project]]'')
The [[Dalek]]s used a Zeppelin to transport their ship [[Survey Ship Sigma]] to [[France]] during the [[First World War]]. When the Daleks were defeated, the Zeppelin lost air. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Dalek Project (comic story)}})


One account stated that [[the Preachers]] used an armed Zeppelin to free [[Paris (Pete's World)|Paris]] from Cyberman control. The Zeppelin used its weaponry to destroy Cybermen on the streets whilst retrieving civilians and scientists. The Zeppelin finally transmitted the code which disabled the Cyberman [[emotional inhibitor]] and destroyed the Cyber-factory. ([[GAME]]: ''[[Save Paris]]'') However, another account suggested Zeppelins weren't used in the liberation of [[Paris]]. ([[GAME]]: ''[[Cyber Assault]]'')
The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] obtained two zeppelins from [[the Blitz]] to use as [[balloon]]s for [[Yasmin Khan]]'s surprise [[birthday]] [[party]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dr. Thirteenth (novel)}})
 
The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] obtained two zeppelins from [[the Blitz]] to use as [[balloon]]s for [[Yasmin Khan]]'s surprise [[birthday]] [[party]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dr. Thirteenth (novel)|Dr. Thirteenth]]'')


== Pete's World ==
== Pete's World ==
In [[Pete's World]], Zeppelins covered the skies of [[London]] in [[February]] [[2007]] and were owned by the richest businessmen. They were typically made from a light [[aluminium]] alloy. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'')
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In [[Pete's World]], private Zeppelins were owned by some of the richest people in society. [[Jackie Tyler (Pete's World)|Jackie Tyler]] wanted one for her birthday. A [[Soldier (Rise of the Cybermen)|soldier]] told [[Mickey Smith]] that the people who used Zeppelins were "[[toff]]s". [[Cybus Industries]] produced their own [[Cybus Airship|Zeppelins]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}}, et al.)
A Zeppelin owned by [[John Lumic]] had a gondola, complete with crew accommodation, such as for when the President and Pete Tyler witnessed Lumic's presentation on "[[Cybusman|Cybermen]]". Secretly, Lumic was also capable of transmitting a signal to [[London (Pete's World)|Londoners']] [[EarPod]]s from a transmitter protruding from the front of his ship; this forcibly brought the humans to [[Battersea Cyber-factory]] to be [[upgrade]]d. John kept at least one brainless Cyberman onboard. [[Jake Simmonds]] and [[Mickey Smith]] tricked the Cyberman into punching the transmitter controls, releasing the humans from being controlled. The high voltage disabled the Cyberman. This Zeppelin was later used by the [[Tenth Doctor]], [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Peter Tyler (Pete's World)|Pete Tyler]] as a means of escape from the exploding Battersea Power Station. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'')


[[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]] and [[Peter Tyler (Pete's World)|Pete Tyler]] once took a private zeppelin to [[Malaga]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Turning of the Tide (short story)|The Turning of the Tide]]'')
One account stated that [[the Preachers]] used an armed Zeppelin to free [[Paris (Pete's World)|Paris]] from [[Cybusman|Cyberman]] control. The Zeppelin used its weaponry to destroy Cybermen on the streets whilst retrieving civilians and scientists. The Zeppelin finally transmitted the code which disabled the Cyberman [[emotional inhibitor]] and destroyed the Cyber-factory. ([[GAME]]: {{cs|Save Paris (video game)}}) However, another account suggested Zeppelins weren't used in the liberation of [[Paris]]. ([[GAME]]: {{cs|Cyber Assault (video game)}})


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Zeppelin

Zeppelins were a form of airship invented by humans in the 20th century. They were mostly used as transport, but also had military uses.

The First Doctor and Susan Foreman mentioned having observed a Zeppelin air raid during World War I. (TV: Planet of Giants [+]Loading...["Planet of Giants (TV story)"]; AUDIO: The Alchemists [+]Loading...["The Alchemists (audio story)"]) In a re-enactment of 1917 London, Lucie Miller and Yellow Beryl attempted to shelter from a Zeppelin bombing raid in the London Underground. (AUDIO: Dead London [+]Loading...["Dead London (audio story)"])

The Daleks used a Zeppelin to transport their ship Survey Ship Sigma to France during the First World War. When the Daleks were defeated, the Zeppelin lost air. (COMIC: The Dalek Project [+]Loading...["The Dalek Project (comic story)"])

The Thirteenth Doctor obtained two zeppelins from the Blitz to use as balloons for Yasmin Khan's surprise birthday party. (PROSE: Dr. Thirteenth [+]Loading...["Dr. Thirteenth (novel)"])

Pete's World[[edit] | [edit source]]

Main article: Cybus Airship

In Pete's World, private Zeppelins were owned by some of the richest people in society. Jackie Tyler wanted one for her birthday. A soldier told Mickey Smith that the people who used Zeppelins were "toffs". Cybus Industries produced their own Zeppelins. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"], The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"], et al.)

One account stated that the Preachers used an armed Zeppelin to free Paris from Cyberman control. The Zeppelin used its weaponry to destroy Cybermen on the streets whilst retrieving civilians and scientists. The Zeppelin finally transmitted the code which disabled the Cyberman emotional inhibitor and destroyed the Cyber-factory. (GAME: Save Paris [+]Loading...["Save Paris (video game)"]) However, another account suggested Zeppelins weren't used in the liberation of Paris. (GAME: Cyber Assault [+]Loading...["Cyber Assault (video game)"])

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