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{{Infobox Object
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|type        = [[Scanner]]
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|used by    = [[Judoon]]
|first      = Smith and Jones (TV story)
|appearances = [[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]
|clip        = You're Joshing Me! - Doctor Who - Smith and Jones - BBC
}}
'''Judoon scanners''' were devices used by the [[Judoon]] to gather readings.


'''Judoon scanners''' were invented by the [[Judoon]], which they use to identify an individual's species. The scanner can also be [[File:Judoon_scanner.jpg|thumb|Judoon scanner ]]used to identify foreign languages as well, so that they could communicate with any species fluently.
== Appearance ==
The device itself somewhat resembled a red, dumbbell-sized, [[sonic screwdriver]]. When used, a [[blue]] light shone from the end and made [[sound]]s much like a [[metal detector]]. A [[black]] marker was on the opposite end. This was used to mark individuals who had been checked. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'')


== Abilities ==
The scanners could be used to identify an individual's species. It could also identify foreign [[language]]s so the Judoon could communicate with any species fluently.


[[Plasmavore]]s could hide their true identity from the scanners by assimilating the [[blood]] of a [[human]] or other species. If a foreign species came into close contact with an individual, such as through [[kiss]]ing, it could leave traces that could be picked up by the scanner. At least once this resulted in a long process to properly confirm the species of the individual. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'')


The device itself somewhat resembles a red dumbell-sized Sonic Screwdriver. When in use a blue light shines from the end and makes sounds much like a metal detector. The sounds may be how the Judoon interpret the results, as their ears twitch when a scanner is operating. A black marker is on the opposite end, which is used to mark individuals who have been checked.
[[Category:Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Identification]]
<br />However, the scanners are not foolproof - [[Plasmavore]]s could hide their true identity from the scanners by assimilating the [[blood]] of a human (or whatever species the [[Judoon]] aren't hunting). ([[DW]]: ''[[Smith and Jones]]'')
Scanners can be increased to a higher setting, forcing a plasmavore to assimilate a second time. Also if a foreign species comes into close contact with an individual (such as through kissing) it can leave mild traces that can be picked up by the scanner - this often results in a long and tedious process used to properly confirm what species the individual is. (DW: ''Smith and Jones'')
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 3 September 2020

Judoon scanners were devices used by the Judoon to gather readings.

Appearance[[edit] | [edit source]]

The device itself somewhat resembled a red, dumbbell-sized, sonic screwdriver. When used, a blue light shone from the end and made sounds much like a metal detector. A black marker was on the opposite end. This was used to mark individuals who had been checked. (TV: Smith and Jones)

Abilities[[edit] | [edit source]]

The scanners could be used to identify an individual's species. It could also identify foreign languages so the Judoon could communicate with any species fluently.

Plasmavores could hide their true identity from the scanners by assimilating the blood of a human or other species. If a foreign species came into close contact with an individual, such as through kissing, it could leave traces that could be picked up by the scanner. At least once this resulted in a long process to properly confirm the species of the individual. (TV: Smith and Jones)

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