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[[File:Maldovarium.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Maldovarium. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')]]
{{Update|Extensive information about the Maldovarium exists in {{cs|The Heist (short story)}}.}}
[[File:Maldovarium Bar.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Inside the bar. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')]]
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'''The Maldovarium''' was a bar in the [[52nd century]] where [[River Song]] went to get a [[vortex manipulator]] from a blue-skinned alien called [[Dorium]]. A [[Red Humanoid]] was in the bar when River Song was there. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')
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|aka        = Maldovar Market
==Myths and Rumours==
|type        = [[Trading post]]
The Maldovarium will be featured in the 2011 series, possibly abandoned. ''This seems likely as a similar structure was seen in the full length trailer released by the BBC on March 30th with the exact same cliffs and mountains seen in the landscape.''
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|first cs    = The Pandorica Opens (TV story)
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The '''Maldovarium Trading Post''', better known as '''the Maldovarium''' and also known as the '''Maldovar Market''' and '''Maldovar's''', was a market settlement in the [[52nd century]]. It was located beneath a [[space-time rift]], known as [[Geryon's Eye]], and atop [[Planetoid (The Pandorica Opens)|a planetoid]].
 
== Features ==
The Maldovarium had a [[bar]] ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}}, etc.) and several [[salon]]s and [[café]]s. [[Dorium Maldovar]]'s quarters were located in the inner hub. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Light Keepers (audio story)}})
 
== History ==
=== Establishment ===
[[Dorium Maldovar]] established the Maldovarium after the [[War Doctor]] suggested that he open a [[bar]] and serve [[banana daiquiri]]s. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Whole Thing's Bananas (comic story)}}) He found [[Dorium Maldovar's mirror|the mirror]] containing the [[Light Queen]] beneath the building and kept it in his quarters, unaware of its true nature. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Light Keepers (audio story)}})
 
=== 30th-52nd century ===
In the [[30th century]], [[Nathan Hobb]] purchased a [[Magnetic Quantum Field Generator]] for ''[[The Best Before]]'' from the Maldovar Market. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Backtrack (audio story)}})
 
Having stolen [[Dalekanium]]-eating [[Vashta Nerada]] from [[Synthesis Station]], [[Dendry]] planned to sip [[cocktail]]s with his buyer at the Maldovarium only to be devoured by the Vashta Nerada before he could make his appointment. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Day of the Vashta Nerada (audio story)}})
 
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] once visited the Maldovarium and ordered two pots of the finest [[oolong]] [[tea]] and three dozen [[fruit scone]]s as he was "borderline hangry". However, he neglected to pay his 12 credit bill before he left, angering Dorium. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Light Keepers (audio story)}})
 
In [[5145]], Dorium acquired [[River Song's vortex manipulator|a vortex manipulator]] for [[River Song]] and gave it to her in exchange for a [[Callisto Pulse]] to disarm the [[micro-explosive]]s that she had put in his [[wine]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}})
 
The Eleventh Doctor crashed into the Maldovarium in [[the Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]], causing extensive damage and leaving him in Dorium's debt. To pay it, he assisted Dorium in resolving the issue of the [[Light Keeper]]s, in the course of which he inadvertently caused [[Lumen (The Light Keepers)|a Lumen]] to topple into the building. Afterwards, Dorium hired [[Plume (The Light Keepers)|Plume]] as his [[deputy]] and her people helped with the repairs. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Light Keepers (audio story)}})
 
The [[Ravenous]] placed a [[bounty]] at the Maldovarium, demanding that [[Time Lord]]s be brought to the Ravenous' prison dimension. Acting on this, the [[Nightstalker]] went to [[1963]] [[Shoreditch]] and attempted to kidnap the [[First Doctor]] and [[Susan Foreman]]. River also saw the bounty and followed him to Shoreditch. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|An Unearthly Woman (audio story)}})
 
[[Colony Sarff]] went to the Maldovarium as they searched for the [[Twelfth Doctor]], but were unable to find him. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)}})
 
Dorium acquired a [[Judoon]]'s [[brain]] for the [[Order of the Headless]] and asked them if they were mad to have angered the Doctor by planning to imprison [[Melody Pond (Prequel to The Impossible Astronaut)|Melody Pond]]. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Brain Trafficking (webcast)}})
 
=== Dorium's departure ===
After the Eleventh Doctor learnt that [[Kovarian|Madame Kovarian]] had kidnapped [[Amy Pond]], Dorium decided to close the Maldovarium and run to watch the conflict between the Doctor and the [[Kovarian Chapter]] from afar, pitying those whose debts the Doctor would call them to repay. The Doctor arrived to enlist his help after Madame Kovarian and [[Colonel]] [[Manton]] left. ([[TV]]: {{cs|A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)}})
 
In Dorium's absence following his beheading ([[TV]]: {{cs|A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Wedding of River Song (TV story)}}) [[Agrakos]], [[Kiz]] and [[Vertebrae Rax]] robbed the Maldovarium with the help of the [[Nestene Consciousness]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Heist (short story)}})
 
The Eleventh Doctor found [[Handles]] in the Maldovar Market. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Time of the Doctor (TV story)}})
 
== Personnel ==
The proprietor of the Maldovarium was [[Dorium Maldovar]], ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}}) who hired [[Mervyn (The Light Keepers)|Mervyn]] as his [[barhand]] and, later, [[Plume (The Light Keepers)|Plume]] as his [[deputy]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Light Keepers (audio story)}}) Dorium also employed an [[Ood]].
 
Twelve [[Cybermen]] taken from the [[Cyber Legion]]s acted as security. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Heist (short story)}})
 
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 2 March 2024

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The Maldovarium Trading Post, better known as the Maldovarium and also known as the Maldovar Market and Maldovar's, was a market settlement in the 52nd century. It was located beneath a space-time rift, known as Geryon's Eye, and atop a planetoid.

Features[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Maldovarium had a bar (TV: The Pandorica Opens [+]Loading...["The Pandorica Opens (TV story)"], etc.) and several salons and cafés. Dorium Maldovar's quarters were located in the inner hub. (AUDIO: The Light Keepers [+]Loading...["The Light Keepers (audio story)"])

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Establishment[[edit] | [edit source]]

Dorium Maldovar established the Maldovarium after the War Doctor suggested that he open a bar and serve banana daiquiris. (COMIC: The Whole Thing's Bananas [+]Loading...["The Whole Thing's Bananas (comic story)"]) He found the mirror containing the Light Queen beneath the building and kept it in his quarters, unaware of its true nature. (AUDIO: The Light Keepers [+]Loading...["The Light Keepers (audio story)"])

30th-52nd century[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the 30th century, Nathan Hobb purchased a Magnetic Quantum Field Generator for The Best Before from the Maldovar Market. (AUDIO: Backtrack [+]Loading...["Backtrack (audio story)"])

Having stolen Dalekanium-eating Vashta Nerada from Synthesis Station, Dendry planned to sip cocktails with his buyer at the Maldovarium only to be devoured by the Vashta Nerada before he could make his appointment. (AUDIO: Day of the Vashta Nerada [+]Loading...["Day of the Vashta Nerada (audio story)"])

The Eleventh Doctor once visited the Maldovarium and ordered two pots of the finest oolong tea and three dozen fruit scones as he was "borderline hangry". However, he neglected to pay his 12 credit bill before he left, angering Dorium. (AUDIO: The Light Keepers [+]Loading...["The Light Keepers (audio story)"])

In 5145, Dorium acquired a vortex manipulator for River Song and gave it to her in exchange for a Callisto Pulse to disarm the micro-explosives that she had put in his wine. (TV: The Pandorica Opens [+]Loading...["The Pandorica Opens (TV story)"])

The Eleventh Doctor crashed into the Maldovarium in his TARDIS, causing extensive damage and leaving him in Dorium's debt. To pay it, he assisted Dorium in resolving the issue of the Light Keepers, in the course of which he inadvertently caused a Lumen to topple into the building. Afterwards, Dorium hired Plume as his deputy and her people helped with the repairs. (AUDIO: The Light Keepers [+]Loading...["The Light Keepers (audio story)"])

The Ravenous placed a bounty at the Maldovarium, demanding that Time Lords be brought to the Ravenous' prison dimension. Acting on this, the Nightstalker went to 1963 Shoreditch and attempted to kidnap the First Doctor and Susan Foreman. River also saw the bounty and followed him to Shoreditch. (AUDIO: An Unearthly Woman [+]Loading...["An Unearthly Woman (audio story)"])

Colony Sarff went to the Maldovarium as they searched for the Twelfth Doctor, but were unable to find him. (TV: The Magician's Apprentice [+]Loading...["The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)"])

Dorium acquired a Judoon's brain for the Order of the Headless and asked them if they were mad to have angered the Doctor by planning to imprison Melody Pond. (WC: Brain Trafficking [+]Loading...["Brain Trafficking (webcast)"])

Dorium's departure[[edit] | [edit source]]

After the Eleventh Doctor learnt that Madame Kovarian had kidnapped Amy Pond, Dorium decided to close the Maldovarium and run to watch the conflict between the Doctor and the Kovarian Chapter from afar, pitying those whose debts the Doctor would call them to repay. The Doctor arrived to enlist his help after Madame Kovarian and Colonel Manton left. (TV: A Good Man Goes to War [+]Loading...["A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)"])

In Dorium's absence following his beheading (TV: A Good Man Goes to War [+]Loading...["A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)"], The Wedding of River Song [+]Loading...["The Wedding of River Song (TV story)"]) Agrakos, Kiz and Vertebrae Rax robbed the Maldovarium with the help of the Nestene Consciousness. (PROSE: The Heist [+]Loading...["The Heist (short story)"])

The Eleventh Doctor found Handles in the Maldovar Market. (TV: The Time of the Doctor [+]Loading...["The Time of the Doctor (TV story)"])

Personnel[[edit] | [edit source]]

The proprietor of the Maldovarium was Dorium Maldovar, (TV: The Pandorica Opens [+]Loading...["The Pandorica Opens (TV story)"]) who hired Mervyn as his barhand and, later, Plume as his deputy. (AUDIO: The Light Keepers [+]Loading...["The Light Keepers (audio story)"]) Dorium also employed an Ood.

Twelve Cybermen taken from the Cyber Legions acted as security. (PROSE: The Heist [+]Loading...["The Heist (short story)"])