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|script ed        = Matt Fitton
|script ed        = Matt Fitton
|music            = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|music            = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|sound            = [[Thea Cochrane]]
|sound            = [[Tim Steemson]], [[Leon Parris]], [[Samuel Gunn]], [[Thea Cochrane]]
|cover            = [[Tom Newsom]]
|cover            = [[Tom Newsom]]
|only release      = [[28 September (releases)|28 September]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]
|only release      = [[28 September (releases)|28 September]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]
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The [[War Room]] co-ordinates the fight against the [[Dalek]]s, but there is a battle for control. Rival [[Cardinal]]s [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Rasmus]] and [[Ollistra (The Side of the Angels)|Ollistra]] manipulate [[Leela]], [[Veklin]] and [[Eleventh General|the General]], seeking [[Rassilon (Deception)|Rassilon]]’s favour. And beyond [[Gallifrey]], [[Narvin]] and [[the Resistance]] are making their own moves to stop the [[Time War]]...
The [[War Room]] co-ordinates the fight against the [[Dalek]]s, but there is a battle for control. Rival [[Cardinal]]s [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Rasmus]] and [[Ollistra (The Side of the Angels)|Ollistra]] manipulate [[Leela]], [[Veklin]] and [[Eleventh General|the General]], seeking [[Rassilon (Deception)|Rassilon]]’s favour. And beyond [[Gallifrey]], [[Narvin]] and [[the Resistance]] are making their own moves to stop the [[Time War]]...


2.1 ''Collaborators'' by [[Katharine Armitage]]
2.1 ''[[Collaborators (audio story)|Collaborators]]'' by [[Katharine Armitage]]


Gallifrey and the Resistance are in a race to secure a vital alliance. But playing politics means secrets, lies and betrayal...and Leela, caught in the middle, must try to rescue honour from chaos.
Gallifrey and the Resistance are in a race to secure a vital alliance. But playing politics means secrets, lies and betrayal...and Leela, caught in the middle, must try to rescue honour from chaos.


2.2 ''Remnants'' by [[Georgia Cook]]
2.2 ''[[Remnants (audio story)|Remnants]]'' by [[Georgia Cook]]


A distress call from a Gallifreyan outpost brings the General, Rasmus and Veklin into contact with weapons of the Time War from both sides. Trapped, young [[Time Lord]] [[Cresta]] fights for her life against a relentless foe.
A distress call from a Gallifreyan outpost brings the General, Rasmus and Veklin into contact with weapons of the Time War from both sides. Trapped, young [[Time Lord]] [[Cresta]] fights for her life against a relentless foe.


2.3 ''Transference'' by [[Fio Trethewey]]
2.3 ''[[Transference (audio story)|Transference]]'' by [[Fio Trethewey]]


When a promising scientist is injured and his new technology stolen, Ollistra sets Leela on the trail. Her hunt takes her outside the Citadel to Lowtown, where a shock awaits. Narvin has returned to Gallifrey. But in trying to help his kin, he risks more than he knows.
When a promising scientist is injured and his new technology stolen, Ollistra sets Leela on the trail. Her hunt takes her outside the Citadel to Lowtown, where a shock awaits. Narvin has returned to Gallifrey. But in trying to help his kin, he risks more than he knows.


2.4 ''Ambition’s Debt'' by [[Katharine Armitage]]
2.4 ''[[Ambition's Debt (audio story)|Ambition's Debt]]'' by [[Katharine Armitage]]


Tensions run high in the War Room as the battle for control intensifies. A world has gone missing, the Daleks are too quiet, and something new lurks in the shadows...A dangerous plan is set in motion with the potential to change everything.
Tensions run high in the War Room as the battle for control intensifies. A world has gone missing, the Daleks are too quiet, and something new lurks in the shadows...A dangerous plan is set in motion with the potential to change everything.
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|Leela, [[Ollistra (The Side of the Angels)|Ollistra]], [[Narvin]]
|Leela, [[Ollistra (The Side of the Angels)|Ollistra]], [[Narvin]]
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:War Room 2 textless.png|thumb|left|Textless cover]]
[[File:War Room 2 textless.png|thumb|right|Textless cover]]
* The cover was created by [[Tom Newsom]], with the Dalek renders provided by [[James Johnson]]. <ref>https://twitter.com/aquatics64/status/1693649513322365118</ref>
* The cover was created by [[Tom Newsom]], with the Dalek renders provided by [[James Johnson]]. <ref>https://twitter.com/aquatics64/status/1693649513322365118</ref>
** [[File:BeserkerDalekJamesJohnson1.png|thumb|Berserker Dalek closer look]]As with previous renders, Johnson once again released a closer look at the Dalek design featured on the cover.<ref>https://twitter.com/ThePrydonian/status/1693627380776968566</ref> Whilst [[Berserker Dalek|Berserker Daleks]] had previously featured on the cover of ''[[Comrades-in-Arms (audio anthology)|Comrades-in-Arms]]'', this closer look elaborated on some design elements unique to these types of Daleks, such as a [[Saw|buzzsaw]] attachment, a [[Gunstick|heavy multiple-barrel firearm]], tank-like tracks and exhausts on the rear. Johnson's writeup indicates the saw attachment is able to cut through [[Silictone]] and [[Chronosteel]].
** [[File:Berserker Daleks.jpg|thumb|Berserker Dalek closer look]]As with previous renders, Johnson once again released a closer look at the Dalek design featured on the cover.<ref>https://twitter.com/ThePrydonian/status/1693627380776968566</ref> Whilst [[Berserker Dalek]]s had previously featured on the cover of ''[[Comrades-in-Arms (audio anthology)|Comrades-in-Arms]]'', this closer look elaborated on some design elements unique to these types of Daleks, such as a [[Saw|buzzsaw]] attachment, a [[Gunstick|heavy multiple-barrel firearm]], tank-like tracks, and exhausts on the rear. Johnson's writeup indicates the saw attachment is able to cut through [[Silictone]] and [[Chronosteel]].


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 11:58, 21 April 2024

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Manoeuvres was a full cast audio anthology released on 28 September 2023 by Big Finish Productions. It was the second release in the Gallifrey sub-series War Room.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The War Room co-ordinates the fight against the Daleks, but there is a battle for control. Rival Cardinals Rasmus and Ollistra manipulate Leela, Veklin and the General, seeking Rassilon’s favour. And beyond Gallifrey, Narvin and the Resistance are making their own moves to stop the Time War...

2.1 Collaborators by Katharine Armitage

Gallifrey and the Resistance are in a race to secure a vital alliance. But playing politics means secrets, lies and betrayal...and Leela, caught in the middle, must try to rescue honour from chaos.

2.2 Remnants by Georgia Cook

A distress call from a Gallifreyan outpost brings the General, Rasmus and Veklin into contact with weapons of the Time War from both sides. Trapped, young Time Lord Cresta fights for her life against a relentless foe.

2.3 Transference by Fio Trethewey

When a promising scientist is injured and his new technology stolen, Ollistra sets Leela on the trail. Her hunt takes her outside the Citadel to Lowtown, where a shock awaits. Narvin has returned to Gallifrey. But in trying to help his kin, he risks more than he knows.

2.4 Ambition's Debt by Katharine Armitage

Tensions run high in the War Room as the battle for control intensifies. A world has gone missing, the Daleks are too quiet, and something new lurks in the shadows...A dangerous plan is set in motion with the potential to change everything.

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
2.1 Collaborators Katharine Armitage Sam Clemens Leela 28 September 2023 BFPGALLCD25
2.2 Remnants Georgia Cook Rasmus, the General, Veklin, Daleks
2.3 Transference Fio Trethewey Leela, Ollistra, Narvin
2.4 Ambition's Debt Katharine Armitage Daleks

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Textless cover
  • The cover was created by Tom Newsom, with the Dalek renders provided by James Johnson. [1]
    • Berserker Dalek closer look
      As with previous renders, Johnson once again released a closer look at the Dalek design featured on the cover.[2] Whilst Berserker Daleks had previously featured on the cover of Comrades-in-Arms, this closer look elaborated on some design elements unique to these types of Daleks, such as a buzzsaw attachment, a heavy multiple-barrel firearm, tank-like tracks, and exhausts on the rear. Johnson's writeup indicates the saw attachment is able to cut through Silictone and Chronosteel.

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]