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|name = Sense Sphere
|image      = Sense Sphere.jpg
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|type       = [[Planet]]
|type = Planet
|location   = [[Horsehead Nebula]]  
|location = [[Horsehead Nebula]], [[Mutter's Spiral]]
|natives     = [[Sensorite]]s, [[Zilgan]]s
|natives=[[Sensorite]]s
|first cs    = The Sensorites (TV story)
|appearances = <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]''</li><li>[[DWA]]: ''[[The Monsters from Earth]]''</li></ul>
|appearances = [[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Monsters from Earth (short story)}}, [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Sphere of Influence (audio story)}}
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The '''Sense Sphere''' was the home [[planet]] of the [[Sensorite]]s.  
The '''Sense Sphere''' was a rocky [[planet]] located in the [[Mutter's Spiral]] [[galaxy]] and was the [[homeworld]] of the [[Sensorite]]s.


==Profile==
== Profile ==
===Geography===
According to the [[Tenth Doctor]], the Sense Sphere was located in the same [[star system]] as the [[Ood Sphere]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of the Ood (TV story)}}) It had two [[star|suns]], which meant the planet never had natural night-time. Its [[atmosphere]] was thick, which meant sound waves on the planet were increased in volume. The planet was also riddled with caves, which is where the [[Zilgan]]s lived. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Monsters from Earth (short story)}}) It was also rich in [[molybdenum]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sensorites (TV story)}})
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] confirmed that the Sense Sphere was located in the same [[star system]] as the [[Ood Sphere]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood]]'') It had two [[star|suns]], which meant the planet never had natural night-time. The planet was also riddled with caves, which is where the [[Zilgan]]s lived. ([[DWA]]: ''[[The Monsters from Earth]]'') It was also rich in [[molybdenum]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')


===History===
The planet had [[yellow]] [[Mountain|mountains]] with natural [[Spring water|springs]], as well as large [[aqueduct]] over which the Sensorite [[city]] was built. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sensorites (TV story)|namedep=Hidden Danger}})
During the [[28th century]], the Sense Sphere was visited by two separate [[Earth]] expeditions. The [[Human]]s  wanted to mine the molybdenum. [[First Doctor|The First Doctor]] ensured that the Sense Sphere would not end up exploited by Humans as the native Sensorites would rather they left them alone. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')  


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The [[Interior]], literally inside the planet, was constantly in flux, constructed by the collective thoughts of the Sensorites. In here, [[gravity]] was context-dependent. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Sphere of Influence (audio story)}})
 
== History ==
The [[Sensorite]]s' development as a telepathic species was in large part influenced by their home planet, which had unique properties. In time, they developed a [[symbiotic relationship]] with the Sense Sphere, and drew much of their power from remaining together on the planet. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Sphere of Influence (audio story)}})
 
Early in its history, the [[First Doctor]], [[Tony Barker]] and [[Amy Barker]] visited the Sense Sphere, where they angered the native Sensorites when the Doctor killed a [[Zilgan]]. However, they scared them off by shouting and escaped. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Monsters from Earth (short story)}})
 
In the [[28th century]], the Sense Sphere was visited by two separate [[Earth]] expeditions. The first expedition discovered the existence of [[molybdenum]] on the planet. Two of the crew deserted and tried leaving in their [[spacecraft]], but the [[Commander (The Sensorites)|Commander]] destroyed the ship before they could escape. The Commander and his two surviving crew went into hiding in the [[aqueduct]]s of the Sensorite city and began [[poison]]ing the Sensorite's [[water]] supply with [[Atropa belladonna]] to wipe out the Sensorites and take the planet for themselves.
 
The second expedition was kept prisoner by the Sensorites to ensure their planet's future. The First Doctor eventually helped stop the survivors of the first expedition, and ensured that the Sense Sphere would not end up exploited by humans, as the native Sensorites would rather be left alone. During his encounter with the Sensorites, the Doctor encountered their leader, the [[First Elder (The Sensorites)|First Elder]], in [[Sensorite city (The Sensorites)|a city]] on the Sense Sphere. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sensorites (TV story)}})
 
The Sense Sphere finally capitulated to the [[Earth Empire]] in the [[30th century]] at the end of the [[Wars of Acquisition]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Original Sin (novel)}})
 
During the [[Last Great Time War]], three [[Dalek]]s visited the Sense Sphere, claiming to need parts for their craft. Using their telepathic abilities, the Sensorites turned the Daleks against each other, unaware that they'd planted a [[Dalek-Sensorite parasite|Dalek mutant mixed with Sensorite DNA]] into the [[Interior]]. Unable to match the Sensorites' telepathy directly, the Daleks had bred the creature to increase the Sensorites' paranoia.
 
After the Daleks had seized control of [[Battle TARDIS (All Hands on Deck)|a TARDIS]], [[Susan Foreman]] suggested that the [[Time Lord]]s seek out the Sensorites' aid to reconnect with the ship's [[telepathic circuits]]. As [[Ian Chesterton]] was recruited to join Susan, the [[War Council]] sent delegates throughout the Sense Sphere's history, establishing a relationship with [[Gallifrey]] as well as sending two [[Battle TARDIS]]es to the Sense Sphere during the peace talks. As the Dalek parasite increased the Sensorties' paranoia, Susan and Ian descended into the Interior and defeated it, convincing the Sense Sphere to stand with Gallifrey in the Time War. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Sphere of Influence (audio story)}})
 
== References ==
*When remembering his travels with the [[First Doctor]], one of the things [[Ian Chesterton]] recalled was this planet. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Hunters of the Burning Stone (comic story)}})
*[[River Song]] wrote an [[Archaeology|archaeological]] paper on [[Concomitant Development on the Ood Sphere and the Sense Sphere]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Ruby's Curse (novel)}})
 
[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:Horsehead Nebula planets]]
[[Category:Planets visited by the First Doctor]]
[[Category:Planets in the Last Great Time War]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral planets]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral planets]]
[[Category:Planets visited by the First Doctor]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 4 July 2024

The Sense Sphere was a rocky planet located in the Mutter's Spiral galaxy and was the homeworld of the Sensorites.

Profile[[edit]]

According to the Tenth Doctor, the Sense Sphere was located in the same star system as the Ood Sphere. (TV: Planet of the Ood [+]Loading...["Planet of the Ood (TV story)"]) It had two suns, which meant the planet never had natural night-time. Its atmosphere was thick, which meant sound waves on the planet were increased in volume. The planet was also riddled with caves, which is where the Zilgans lived. (PROSE: The Monsters from Earth [+]Loading...["The Monsters from Earth (short story)"]) It was also rich in molybdenum. (TV: The Sensorites [+]Loading...["The Sensorites (TV story)"])

The planet had yellow mountains with natural springs, as well as large aqueduct over which the Sensorite city was built. (TV: "Hidden Danger" [+]Part of The Sensorites, Loading...{"namedep":"Hidden Danger","1":"The Sensorites (TV story)"})

The Interior, literally inside the planet, was constantly in flux, constructed by the collective thoughts of the Sensorites. In here, gravity was context-dependent. (AUDIO: Sphere of Influence [+]Loading...["Sphere of Influence (audio story)"])

History[[edit]]

The Sensorites' development as a telepathic species was in large part influenced by their home planet, which had unique properties. In time, they developed a symbiotic relationship with the Sense Sphere, and drew much of their power from remaining together on the planet. (AUDIO: Sphere of Influence [+]Loading...["Sphere of Influence (audio story)"])

Early in its history, the First Doctor, Tony Barker and Amy Barker visited the Sense Sphere, where they angered the native Sensorites when the Doctor killed a Zilgan. However, they scared them off by shouting and escaped. (PROSE: The Monsters from Earth [+]Loading...["The Monsters from Earth (short story)"])

In the 28th century, the Sense Sphere was visited by two separate Earth expeditions. The first expedition discovered the existence of molybdenum on the planet. Two of the crew deserted and tried leaving in their spacecraft, but the Commander destroyed the ship before they could escape. The Commander and his two surviving crew went into hiding in the aqueducts of the Sensorite city and began poisoning the Sensorite's water supply with Atropa belladonna to wipe out the Sensorites and take the planet for themselves.

The second expedition was kept prisoner by the Sensorites to ensure their planet's future. The First Doctor eventually helped stop the survivors of the first expedition, and ensured that the Sense Sphere would not end up exploited by humans, as the native Sensorites would rather be left alone. During his encounter with the Sensorites, the Doctor encountered their leader, the First Elder, in a city on the Sense Sphere. (TV: The Sensorites [+]Loading...["The Sensorites (TV story)"])

The Sense Sphere finally capitulated to the Earth Empire in the 30th century at the end of the Wars of Acquisition. (PROSE: Original Sin [+]Loading...["Original Sin (novel)"])

During the Last Great Time War, three Daleks visited the Sense Sphere, claiming to need parts for their craft. Using their telepathic abilities, the Sensorites turned the Daleks against each other, unaware that they'd planted a Dalek mutant mixed with Sensorite DNA into the Interior. Unable to match the Sensorites' telepathy directly, the Daleks had bred the creature to increase the Sensorites' paranoia.

After the Daleks had seized control of a TARDIS, Susan Foreman suggested that the Time Lords seek out the Sensorites' aid to reconnect with the ship's telepathic circuits. As Ian Chesterton was recruited to join Susan, the War Council sent delegates throughout the Sense Sphere's history, establishing a relationship with Gallifrey as well as sending two Battle TARDISes to the Sense Sphere during the peace talks. As the Dalek parasite increased the Sensorties' paranoia, Susan and Ian descended into the Interior and defeated it, convincing the Sense Sphere to stand with Gallifrey in the Time War. (AUDIO: Sphere of Influence [+]Loading...["Sphere of Influence (audio story)"])

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