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'''Zeg''' was a [[Dalek]] inventor who conducted experiments to strengthen [[dalekanium]], the alloy which composed the Dalek casings. He underwent an accidental transformation which made him almost invulnerable.
'''Zeg''' was a [[Scientist Dalek|Dalek Scientist]] who conducted experiments to strengthen [[dalekanium]], the alloy which composed the [[Casing|Dalek casings]]. He underwent an accidental transformation which made him almost invulnerable.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
When Zeg's [[laboratory]] was struck by an [[Oquolloquox]], the experiment he was conducting with [[artificial sunlight]] exploded and exposed him to [[radiation]] that bonded with his [[casing]], creating a much stronger metal he called [[Metalert]], which also turned his casing [[red]] in colour.
When Zeg's [[laboratory]] was struck by an [[Oquolloquox]], the experiment he was conducting with [[artificial sunlight]] exploded and exposed him to [[radiation]] that bonded with his casing, creating a much stronger metal he called [[Metalert]], which also turned his casing [[red]] in colour.


[[File:Zegbattle.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Black Dalek]] attempting to kill Zeg. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Duel of the Daleks (comic story)|Duel of the Daleks]]'')]]
[[File:Zegbattle.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Black Dalek]] attempting to kill Zeg. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Duel of the Daleks (comic story)}})]]
Although he was made stronger and more durable, his brain cells were affected so that he felt "joyful" and "dynamic". He challenged the [[Golden Emperor]] for supremacy, declaring himself the new [[Dalek Emperor]].
Although he was made stronger and more durable, his brain cells were affected, during him insane. He challenged the [[Golden Emperor]] for supremacy, declaring himself the new [[Dalek Emperor]].


The [[Brain Machine]] (a [[computer]] which the Daleks looked to for advice) decided Zeg and the Emperor would [[Zeg Duel|duel]] to lead the Daleks. Although Zeg survived [[acid]] and [[mercury (element)|mercury]], the Emperor destroyed him with liquid [[oxygen]]. Since he was resistant to [[heat]], the extreme [[cold]] of the oxygen crushed him. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Duel of the Daleks (comic story)|Duel of the Daleks]]'')
The [[Brain Machine]] (a [[computer]] which the Daleks looked to for advice) decided Zeg and the Emperor would [[Zeg Duel|duel]] to lead the Daleks. Although Zeg survived [[acid]] and [[mercury (element)|mercury]], the Emperor destroyed him with liquid [[oxygen]]. Since he was resistant to [[heat]], the extreme [[cold]] of the oxygen crushed him. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Duel of the Daleks (comic story)}})


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
A pageant of Daleks featured within [[William Shakespeare]]'s work ''Master Faustus'' spoke of Zeg as their "lord" and expressed a hope to "free the tomb of Zeg" as part of the [[Thal-Dalek War|war against]] the [[Thal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Master Faustus (short story)|Master Faustus]]'')
A pageant of Daleks featured within [[William Shakespeare]]'s work ''Master Faustus'' spoke of Zeg as their "lord" and expressed a hope to "free the tomb of Zeg" as part of the [[Thal-Dalek War|war against]] the [[Thal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Master Faustus (short story)}})


At some point, Zeg and his duels were displayed in the [[Dalek Dome]] as some of the greatest moments in Dalek history. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'')
At some point, Zeg and his duels were displayed in the [[Dalek Dome]] as some of the greatest moments in Dalek history. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)}})


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==

Latest revision as of 12:56, 4 July 2024

Zeg was a Dalek Scientist who conducted experiments to strengthen dalekanium, the alloy which composed the Dalek casings. He underwent an accidental transformation which made him almost invulnerable.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

When Zeg's laboratory was struck by an Oquolloquox, the experiment he was conducting with artificial sunlight exploded and exposed him to radiation that bonded with his casing, creating a much stronger metal he called Metalert, which also turned his casing red in colour.

The Black Dalek attempting to kill Zeg. (COMIC: Duel of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Duel of the Daleks (comic story)"])

Although he was made stronger and more durable, his brain cells were affected, during him insane. He challenged the Golden Emperor for supremacy, declaring himself the new Dalek Emperor.

The Brain Machine (a computer which the Daleks looked to for advice) decided Zeg and the Emperor would duel to lead the Daleks. Although Zeg survived acid and mercury, the Emperor destroyed him with liquid oxygen. Since he was resistant to heat, the extreme cold of the oxygen crushed him. (COMIC: Duel of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Duel of the Daleks (comic story)"])

Legacy[[edit] | [edit source]]

A pageant of Daleks featured within William Shakespeare's work Master Faustus spoke of Zeg as their "lord" and expressed a hope to "free the tomb of Zeg" as part of the war against the Thals. (PROSE: Master Faustus [+]Loading...["Master Faustus (short story)"])

At some point, Zeg and his duels were displayed in the Dalek Dome as some of the greatest moments in Dalek history. (COMIC: Liberation of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)"])

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