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'''''The Daleks''''' was the feature released in ''[[Lost in Time Dating Profiles]]'' on [[3 February (releases)|3 February]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C2407YECae5/ ''The Daleks'' on instagram.com]</ref> by [[Eastside Games]] to promote the video game {{cs|Lost in Time (video game)}}.
'''''The Daleks''''' was the feature released in ''[[Lost in Time Dating Profiles]]'' on [[3 February (releases)|3 February]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C2407YECae5/ ''The Daleks'' on instagram.com]</ref> by [[Eastside Games]] to promote the video game {{cs|Lost in Time (video game)}}.


To coincide with [[St Valentine's Day]], this feature was styled to appear as a dating profile created by the [[bronze Dalek]]s; given its parodical nature, it is a [[T:VS|non-valid source]].
To coincide with [[St Valentine's Day]], this feature was styled to appear as a dating profile created by the [[bronze Dalek]]s.


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
🌌💔 Ever dreamt of a [[date]] with a [[Bronze Dalek|Dalek]]? 💔🌌
🌌💔 Ever dreamt of a [[date]] with a [[Bronze Dalek|Dalek]]? 💔🌌


They're out there in the cosmos, awaiting your "love" in [[Lost in Time (video game)|Doctor Who: Lost in Time]]! 🚀
They're out there in the [[cosmos]], awaiting your "[[love]]" in [[Lost in Time (video game)|Doctor Who: Lost in Time]]! 🚀


🚀 Are you seeking a companion who is ready to conquer galaxies with you? Who embraces world domination with zero mercy. If you can endure a monotone voice and a blinding stare, apply within! 💔🌌
🚀 Are you seeking a [[companion]] who is ready to conquer galaxies with you? Who embraces world domination with zero mercy. If you can endure a monotone voice and a blinding stare, apply within! 💔🌌


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
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* The Daleks are [[cyborg]]s adapted from the original [[Kaled]]s of [[Skaro]].
* The Daleks are [[cyborg]]s adapted from the original [[Kaled]]s of [[Skaro]].
* The Daleks have mastered their [[telepathic]] prowess to be emotionally dominating and to "secure universal [[conquest]]".
* The Daleks have mastered their [[telepathic]] prowess to be emotionally dominating and to "secure universal [[conquest]]".
* The Daleks have are devoid of [[pity]], [[compassion (emotion)|compassion]] or [[remorse]]. They show "zero [[mercy]] in the conquest [[game]]."
* The Daleks are devoid of [[pity]], [[compassion (emotion)|compassion]] or [[remorse]]. They show "zero [[mercy]] in the conquest [[game]]."
* One of the Daleks' weaknesses is their viewpoint that [[emotion]]s are a weakness, so, instead, they "embrace emotionless domination."
* One of the Daleks' weaknesses is their viewpoint that [[emotion]]s are a weakness, so, instead, they "embrace emotionless domination."


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Latest revision as of 21:22, 19 December 2024

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The Daleks was the feature released in Lost in Time Dating Profiles on 3 February 2024[1] by Eastside Games to promote the video game Lost in Time [+]Loading...["Lost in Time (video game)"].

To coincide with St Valentine's Day, this feature was styled to appear as a dating profile created by the bronze Daleks.

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

🌌💔 Ever dreamt of a date with a Dalek? 💔🌌

They're out there in the cosmos, awaiting your "love" in Doctor Who: Lost in Time! 🚀

🚀 Are you seeking a companion who is ready to conquer galaxies with you? Who embraces world domination with zero mercy. If you can endure a monotone voice and a blinding stare, apply within! 💔🌌

Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The bronze Daleks have created themselves a dating profile: they explain their origins, their talents, their cons and their weaknesses.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Daleks are cyborgs adapted from the original Kaleds of Skaro.
  • The Daleks have mastered their telepathic prowess to be emotionally dominating and to "secure universal conquest".
  • The Daleks are devoid of pity, compassion or remorse. They show "zero mercy in the conquest game."
  • One of the Daleks' weaknesses is their viewpoint that emotions are a weakness, so, instead, they "embrace emotionless domination."

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Daleks' origins, in particular the version established in TV: Genesis of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)"], is referenced.

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