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{{First pic|Omega close-left look.jpg|Omega's mask. ([[TV]]: | {{First pic|Omega close-left look.jpg|Omega's mask. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Three Doctors (TV story)}})}} | ||
A '''mask''' was an object that completely covered someone's [[face]], frequently to conceal [[identity]]. | A '''mask''' was an object that completely covered someone's [[face]], frequently to conceal [[identity]]. | ||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
[[File:Roboformsanta.jpg|thumb|A [[Roboform]] behind a [[Santa Claus]] mask. ([[TV]]: | [[File:Roboformsanta.jpg|thumb|A [[Roboform]] behind a [[Santa Claus]] mask. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Christmas Invasion (TV story)}})]] | ||
The [[Unit (species)|Units]] wore masks that connected them as a group [[mind]]. [[Akimus Makassar]]'s mask worked as a processing centre, which meant that he could control the will of anyone in the group mind. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Unit (species)|Units]] wore masks that connected them as a group [[mind]]. [[Akimus Makassar]]'s mask worked as a processing centre, which meant that he could control the will of anyone in the group mind. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Masks of Makassar (short story)}}) | ||
The [[Aztec]] [[High Priest]] [[Yetaxa]] was buried with a mask, while Aztec [[warrior]]s such as [[Ixta]] wore masks as part of their uniforms. ([[TV]]: | The [[Aztec]] [[High Priest]] [[Yetaxa]] was buried with a mask, while Aztec [[warrior]]s such as [[Ixta]] wore masks as part of their uniforms. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Aztecs (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Omega]] wore a mask as he resided in the [[anti-matter universe]]. He noted that the [[Second Doctor|Second]] and [[Third Doctor]]s would need such masks in time if they were to remain in the anti-matter universe. When Omega removed his mask to prepare for his departure, he discovered that the anti-matter universe had completely dissolved his physical body. He could not leave his universe; he existed only because his will insisted that he exist, but his will was all that was left of him. ([[TV]]: | [[Omega]] wore a mask as he resided in the [[anti-matter universe]]. He noted that the [[Second Doctor|Second]] and [[Third Doctor]]s would need such masks in time if they were to remain in the anti-matter universe. When Omega removed his mask to prepare for his departure, he discovered that the anti-matter universe had completely dissolved his physical body. He could not leave his universe; he existed only because his will insisted that he exist, but his will was all that was left of him. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Three Doctors (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Magnus Greel]] ([[TV]]: | [[Magnus Greel]], ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)}}) the [[Decayed Master]], ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Dust Breeding (audio story)}}) and [[Elizabeth X]] ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Beast Below (TV story)}}) wore masks to hide their appearances. | ||
[[Scaroth]] disguised his various fragments in [[human]] form behind masks. ([[TV]]: | [[Scaroth]] disguised his various fragments in [[human]] form behind masks. ([[TV]]: {{cs|City of Death (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Roboform]]s wore masks as part of their [[Santa Claus]] guises. ([[TV]]: | [[Roboform]]s wore masks as part of their [[Santa Claus]] guises. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Christmas Invasion (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Runaway Bride (TV story)}}) | ||
Some [[Silurian]] | Some [[Silurian Hunter|Silurian Warriors]] wore masks. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Hungry Earth (TV story)}}, {{cs|Cold Blood (TV story)}}, {{cs|A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)}}, [[GAME]]: {{cs|The Eternity Clock (video game)}}, [[COMIC]]: {{cs|Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)}}) | ||
[[The Soulless]] wore masks as a representation of their [[belief]] that [[Miracle Day]] had robbed [[human]]ity of their [[soul]]s. ([[TV]]: | [[The Soulless]] wore masks as a representation of their [[belief]] that [[Miracle Day]] had robbed [[human]]ity of their [[soul]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Dead of Night (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Voord]] masks altered the wearers [[genetic code]] and turned them into a Voord, provided they were willing to go through with the ritual. The mask became part of the wearer in the process and removing it could lead to [[disfigurement]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Voord]] masks altered the wearers [[genetic code]] and turned them into a Voord, provided they were willing to go through with the ritual. The mask became part of the wearer in the process and removing it could lead to [[disfigurement]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Domain of the Voord (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Señor 105]] made masks representing every [[element]] on the [[periodic table]]. According to some rumours, he gained powers when he wore the masks. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Señor 105]] made masks representing every [[element]] on the [[periodic table]]. According to some rumours, he gained powers when he wore the masks. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Iris Wildthyme y Señor Cientocinco contra Los Monstruos del Fiesta (short story)}}) | ||
[[Ben Jackson]] used [[Tut-Ankh-Amen]]'s mask to frighten off bandits who had come to rob his [[tomb]]. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Ben Jackson]] used [[Tut-Ankh-Amen]]'s mask to frighten off bandits who had come to rob his [[tomb]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The King of Golden Death (short story)}}) | ||
[[Goat]] masks were sometimes worn in [[occult]] rituals. ([[TV]]: | [[Goat]] masks were sometimes worn in [[occult]] rituals. ([[TV]]: {{cs|A Girl's Best Friend (TV story)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Timewyrm: Exodus (novel)}}, {{cs|White Darkness (novel)}}) | ||
== Other references == | == Other references == | ||
[[Joy (The Impossible Astronaut)|Joy]] believed that a [[Silent]] looked the way it did because it wore a ''[[Star Trek]]'' mask. ([[TV]]: | [[Joy (The Impossible Astronaut)|Joy]] believed that a [[Silent]] looked the way it did because it wore a ''[[Star Trek]]'' mask. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Impossible Astronaut (TV story)}}) Similarly, a [[hospital porter (Everything Changes)|hospital porter]] in [[Cardiff]] believed a [[Weevil]]'s face was a convincing mask. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Everything Changes (TV story)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 18 July 2024
A mask was an object that completely covered someone's face, frequently to conceal identity.
Uses[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Units wore masks that connected them as a group mind. Akimus Makassar's mask worked as a processing centre, which meant that he could control the will of anyone in the group mind. (PROSE: The Masks of Makassar [+]Loading...["The Masks of Makassar (short story)"])
The Aztec High Priest Yetaxa was buried with a mask, while Aztec warriors such as Ixta wore masks as part of their uniforms. (TV: The Aztecs [+]Loading...["The Aztecs (TV story)"])
Omega wore a mask as he resided in the anti-matter universe. He noted that the Second and Third Doctors would need such masks in time if they were to remain in the anti-matter universe. When Omega removed his mask to prepare for his departure, he discovered that the anti-matter universe had completely dissolved his physical body. He could not leave his universe; he existed only because his will insisted that he exist, but his will was all that was left of him. (TV: The Three Doctors [+]Loading...["The Three Doctors (TV story)"])
Magnus Greel, (TV: The Talons of Weng-Chiang [+]Loading...["The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)"]) the Decayed Master, (AUDIO: Dust Breeding [+]Loading...["Dust Breeding (audio story)"]) and Elizabeth X (TV: The Beast Below [+]Loading...["The Beast Below (TV story)"]) wore masks to hide their appearances.
Scaroth disguised his various fragments in human form behind masks. (TV: City of Death [+]Loading...["City of Death (TV story)"])
Roboforms wore masks as part of their Santa Claus guises. (TV: The Christmas Invasion [+]Loading...["The Christmas Invasion (TV story)"], The Runaway Bride [+]Loading...["The Runaway Bride (TV story)"])
Some Silurian Warriors wore masks. (TV: The Hungry Earth [+]Loading...["The Hungry Earth (TV story)"], Cold Blood [+]Loading...["Cold Blood (TV story)"], A Good Man Goes to War [+]Loading...["A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)"], GAME: The Eternity Clock [+]Loading...["The Eternity Clock (video game)"], COMIC: Supremacy of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Supremacy of the Cybermen (comic story)"])
The Soulless wore masks as a representation of their belief that Miracle Day had robbed humanity of their souls. (TV: Dead of Night [+]Loading...["Dead of Night (TV story)"])
Voord masks altered the wearers genetic code and turned them into a Voord, provided they were willing to go through with the ritual. The mask became part of the wearer in the process and removing it could lead to disfigurement. (AUDIO: Domain of the Voord [+]Loading...["Domain of the Voord (audio story)"])
Señor 105 made masks representing every element on the periodic table. According to some rumours, he gained powers when he wore the masks. (PROSE: Iris Wildthyme y Señor Cientocinco contra Los Monstruos del Fiesta [+]Loading...["Iris Wildthyme y Señor Cientocinco contra Los Monstruos del Fiesta (short story)"])
Ben Jackson used Tut-Ankh-Amen's mask to frighten off bandits who had come to rob his tomb. (PROSE: The King of Golden Death [+]Loading...["The King of Golden Death (short story)"])
Goat masks were sometimes worn in occult rituals. (TV: A Girl's Best Friend [+]Loading...["A Girl's Best Friend (TV story)"], PROSE: Timewyrm: Exodus [+]Loading...["Timewyrm: Exodus (novel)"], White Darkness [+]Loading...["White Darkness (novel)"])
Other references[[edit] | [edit source]]
Joy believed that a Silent looked the way it did because it wore a Star Trek mask. (TV: The Impossible Astronaut [+]Loading...["The Impossible Astronaut (TV story)"]) Similarly, a hospital porter in Cardiff believed a Weevil's face was a convincing mask. (TV: Everything Changes [+]Loading...["Everything Changes (TV story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The BBC Doctor Who website featured several cut-out masks of aliens from the franchise that could be printed.[1] Masks of varying materials were also available as free gifts in Doctor Who Adventures.
