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{{Infobox Individual
|individual name= Max Capricorn
|image       = Max Capricorn.jpg
|image= [[Image:Max Capricorn.jpg|259px]]
|alias       =
|alias=
|species    = Cyborg
|race= Stoan [[Cyborg]]
|job        = Businessman
|home planet= [[Sto]]
|affiliation = Max Capricorn Cruiseliners
|home era= [[21st century]]
|origin      = [[Sto]]
|appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]''<br>[[WC]]: ''[[Escape to Penhaxico]]'' (mentioned)
|first cs    = Voyage of the Damned (TV story)
|actor= [[George Costigan]]
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Time Traveller's Almanac (reference book)|chaptnum=3|chaptname=Everything Changes|page=119-122}}|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia (reference book)|ed=2011 reprint|page=47}}|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded (reference book)|page=121}}}}
|actor       = George Costigan
|clip        = Astrid's Sacrifice - Doctor Who - Voyage of the Dammed - BBC
}}
}}
'''Max Capricorn''' owned the spaceship known as the [[Titanic (spaceship)|''Titanic'']].
'''Max Capricorn''' was a [[businessman]] from [[Sto]] who owned [[Max Capricorn Cruiseliners]], which operated the space cruise liner ''[[Titanic (spaceship)|Titanic]]''. ([[TV]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') He also ran another company, [[Max Capricorn Container Ships]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Confusion of Angels (comic story)|A Confusion of Angels]]'')
 
== Biography ==
In the latter years of his life, Capricorn had become a [[cyborg]] with only his head remaining organic; since his people were prejudiced against cyborgs Capricorn had to hide his true nature and communicate with others through a [[hologram]].
 
After spending 176 years running his business, Capricorn's company failed and his board voted to kick him out. To get revenge, he sabotaged the ''Titanic''{{'}}s voyage by bribing Captain [[Hardaker (Voyage of the Damned)|Hardaker]] to cause [[asteroid]]s to strike the ship, and programming the [[Heavenly Host]] to kill any survivors. He intended for the ''Titanic'' to crash into [[Earth]], detonating its [[nuclear storm drive]] and destroying all life on the planet. His company would then be wiped out, its board members jailed for mass murder, while Capricorn lived out his [[retirement]] on the beaches of [[Penhaxico Two]], which he described as "where the ladies are fond of metal".
 
Capricorn's plan was foiled by the [[Tenth Doctor]] and a band of ''Titanic'' survivors. The Doctor found Capricorn on deck 31 with an indestructible [[omnistate impact chamber]], within which Capricorn had planned to ride out the crash. Capricorn cancelled the ''Titanic''{{'}}s engines himself, sending the ship plummeting towards Earth, but [[Astrid Peth]] used a forklift to lift his cybernetic casing and throw him into the storm drive. ([[TV]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'')


==Biography==
=== Other realities ===
Max Capricorn was a [[cyborg]] (though only his head was still recognisably humanoid). After having spent 176 years working for his company, only to be kicked out by his own board, he sabotaged ''Titanic'''s voyage so he could get revenge on his company for discriminating against him due to his cyborg status. He used the [[Hosts]] to damage the ''Titanic'' and kill the crew, leaving no witnesses. He planned to turn the ''Titanic'' into a giant bomb heading for [[Earth]]. When the board members of his company were accused of mass murder they would be removed, after which he would then retire.
In [[parallel world (Turn Left)|a parallel world]] in which the Doctor had [[the Doctor's death|died]] a year prior, Capricorn's plan succeeded. Despite not wiping out all life on Earth, the ''Titanic'' destroyed [[London (Turn Left)|London]] and irradiated southern [[England (Turn Left)|England]], turning Britain into a third world country and beginning its transformation into a police state. ([[TV]]: ''[[Turn Left (TV story)|Turn Left]]'')


His plan was foiled by [[Astrid Peth]] who used a forklift to lift his entire cybernetic casing and throw him over the side of one of the ''Titanic'''s platforms. During the struggle, one of the Host managed to (accidently) cut the brakes of the forklift by throwing it's razor sharp halo (the halo was intended to hit Astrid, but missed). Both Max and Astrid tumbled down into the flaming engines far below. ([[DW]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'')
== Appearance ==
Capricorn's trademark was a gold tooth that flashed — both on camera and in person — when he introduced himself. ([[TV]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') His protective casing contained an [[oxygen field]], [[device (Voyage of the Damned)|a device]] that controlled the ''Titanic''{{'}}s engines, and a [[life-support system]] built in secret on his homeplanet, [[Sto]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded (reference book)|page=121}}) This cybernetic construction was known as the [[Max-Box]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia (reference book)|ed=2011 reprint|page=47}})


Max's trademark was a gold tooth that flashed -- both on camera and in person -- when he introduced himself. [It slightly amazed the Doctor, who remarked, "It really does that."]
== Behind the scenes ==
* Originally it was intended that Max Capricorn should have two milky-white eyes, but [[George Costigan]] could not see with both "cataract-lenses". Therefore, one was taken out, and the character was rendered with only one "bad" eye. ([[PCOM]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') This original intention is also noted in his character description on page 63 of the online shooting script release made in promotion of ''The Writer's Tale''.
* Iconic American actor {{w|Dennis Hopper}} was offered the role of Max (after being considered for the part of Mr [[Copper (Voyage of the Damned)|Copper]]), and expressed interest, but the idea fell through, and Costigan was signed. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'')


==Behind the scenes==
=== Real Titanic Counterpart ===
*Originally it was intended that Max Capricorn should have two milky-white eyes, but in the 'Voyage of the Damned' podcast commentary (with Russell T Davies, Phil Collinson and Julie Gardner) it was revealed that George Costigan (who played Max Capricorn) could not see with both 'cataract-lenses', therefore one was taken out and it was then considered more effective.
The owner of the real [[RMS Titanic|RMS ''Titanic'']] was Joseph Bruce Ismay, and the Chief Designer was Thomas Andrews Jr.{{NameSort}}
*According to Davies' book ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'', iconic American actor [[w:Dennis Hopper|Dennis Hopper]] was offered the role of Max (after being considered for the part of [[Bayldon Copper]]), and had expressed interest, but the idea fell through and Costigan was signed.
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Latest revision as of 11:56, 6 September 2024

Max Capricorn was a businessman from Sto who owned Max Capricorn Cruiseliners, which operated the space cruise liner Titanic. (TV: Voyage of the Damned) He also ran another company, Max Capricorn Container Ships. (COMIC: A Confusion of Angels)

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the latter years of his life, Capricorn had become a cyborg with only his head remaining organic; since his people were prejudiced against cyborgs Capricorn had to hide his true nature and communicate with others through a hologram.

After spending 176 years running his business, Capricorn's company failed and his board voted to kick him out. To get revenge, he sabotaged the Titanic's voyage by bribing Captain Hardaker to cause asteroids to strike the ship, and programming the Heavenly Host to kill any survivors. He intended for the Titanic to crash into Earth, detonating its nuclear storm drive and destroying all life on the planet. His company would then be wiped out, its board members jailed for mass murder, while Capricorn lived out his retirement on the beaches of Penhaxico Two, which he described as "where the ladies are fond of metal".

Capricorn's plan was foiled by the Tenth Doctor and a band of Titanic survivors. The Doctor found Capricorn on deck 31 with an indestructible omnistate impact chamber, within which Capricorn had planned to ride out the crash. Capricorn cancelled the Titanic's engines himself, sending the ship plummeting towards Earth, but Astrid Peth used a forklift to lift his cybernetic casing and throw him into the storm drive. (TV: Voyage of the Damned)

Other realities[[edit] | [edit source]]

In a parallel world in which the Doctor had died a year prior, Capricorn's plan succeeded. Despite not wiping out all life on Earth, the Titanic destroyed London and irradiated southern England, turning Britain into a third world country and beginning its transformation into a police state. (TV: Turn Left)

Appearance[[edit] | [edit source]]

Capricorn's trademark was a gold tooth that flashed — both on camera and in person — when he introduced himself. (TV: Voyage of the Damned) His protective casing contained an oxygen field, a device that controlled the Titanic's engines, and a life-support system built in secret on his homeplanet, Sto. (PROSE: The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded [+]Loading...{"page":"121","1":"The Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded (reference book)"}) This cybernetic construction was known as the Max-Box. (PROSE: Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia [+]Loading...{"page":"47","ed":"2011 reprint","1":"Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia (reference book)"})

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

  • Originally it was intended that Max Capricorn should have two milky-white eyes, but George Costigan could not see with both "cataract-lenses". Therefore, one was taken out, and the character was rendered with only one "bad" eye. (PCOM: Voyage of the Damned) This original intention is also noted in his character description on page 63 of the online shooting script release made in promotion of The Writer's Tale.
  • Iconic American actor Dennis Hopper was offered the role of Max (after being considered for the part of Mr Copper), and expressed interest, but the idea fell through, and Costigan was signed. (REF: The Writer's Tale)

Real Titanic Counterpart[[edit] | [edit source]]

The owner of the real RMS Titanic was Joseph Bruce Ismay, and the Chief Designer was Thomas Andrews Jr.

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