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:''If looking for the oceanic planet of the same name, see [[Antalin (ocean world)]].''
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'''Antalin''' was a planet which served as a decoy for [[Skaro]].
'''Antalin''' was a planet which served as a decoy for [[Skaro]].


==Profile==
== Profile ==
During the [[22nd century Dalek invasion]], the Daleks discovered records which showed that Skaro had been destroyed during the [[Imperial-Renegade Dalek Civil War]]. The [[Seventh Doctor]] apparently had destroyed Skaro using the [[Hand of Omega]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'')
During the [[2150s Dalek invasion of Earth]], the Daleks discovered records which showed that Skaro had been destroyed during the [[Imperial-Renegade Dalek Civil War]]. The [[Seventh Doctor]] apparently had destroyed Skaro using the [[Hand of Omega]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks (novel)|War of the Daleks]]'')


:''The destruction of Skaro occurred in the future, though the Doctor did not leave the [[1963]] time zone. See the [[Shoreditch Incident]].''
:''The destruction of Skaro occurred in the future, though the Doctor did not leave the [[1963]] time zone. See the [[Shoreditch Incident]].''
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After an unsuccessful attempt to change history, the Daleks realised that history could not be altered and Skaro would have to appear to be destroyed.
After an unsuccessful attempt to change history, the Daleks realised that history could not be altered and Skaro would have to appear to be destroyed.


In order to fool both [[Davros]] and the Doctor into thinking Skaro had been destroyed, the Daleks terraformed Antalin to resemble Skaro. Davros was moved from Skaro to Antalin and placed inside a replica of the [[Kaled bunker]]. The Daleks also created a race of robots called the [[Movellan]]s and manufactured a war with them, before reviving Davros. It was Antalin which served as the location for the Doctor and [[Romana II|Romana]]'s encounter with the Daleks and which was destroyed by the Hand of Omega. ([[EDA]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'')
To fool [[Davros]] and the Doctor into thinking Skaro had been destroyed, the Daleks [[Terraforming|terraformed]] Antalin to resemble Skaro. Davros was moved from Skaro to Antalin and placed inside a replica of the [[Kaled bunker]]. The Daleks also created a race of robots called the [[Movellan]]s and manufactured a war with them, before reviving Davros. It was Antalin which served as the location for the Doctor and [[Romana II|Romana]]'s encounter with the Daleks and which was destroyed by the Hand of Omega. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks (novel)|War of the Daleks]]'')


The terraformed Antalin appeared to be a desolate world with a large amount of rocks and some grass. The ruined [[Kaled Dome]] and bunker were also recreated. For some reason, a [[Kaled mutant]] was found by the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks]]'', [[EDA]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'')
The terraformed Antalin appeared to be a desolate world with much rocks and some grass. The ruined [[Kaled Dome]] and bunker were also recreated. A [[Dalek mutant]], existing outside a [[casing]] and having decayed into a semi-liquid form, was found by the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks (novel)|War of the Daleks]]'')


:''It is likely that the Daleks placed it there to further make Antalin resemble Skaro.''
Alternatively, Davros believed Dalek Prime was lying and that Skaro had truly been the destroyed planet. He reasoned Prime then terraformed another planet to be a recreation of Skaro, with the Daleks under Prime's command unable to realise it was a fake due to their young age, to further the claim that the planet survived. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks (novel)|War of the Daleks]]'') Indeed, other accounts stated Skaro had been destroyed by the Hand. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Twice Upon a Time (novelisation)|Twice Upon a Time]]'', ''[[The Restoration Empire (short story)|The Restoration Empire]]'')


The real Skaro survived, probably being destroyed ([[DW]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan]]'') or left in ruins ([[VG]]: ''[[City of the Daleks]]'') in the further stages of the [[Last Great Time War]].
No matter the case, Skaro survived or was recreated, though it was later destroyed, ([[TV]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'') leaving behind mere ruins, ([[GAME]]: ''[[City of the Daleks (video game)|City of the Daleks]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)|Asylum of the Daleks]]'') during the [[Last Great Time War]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'')


==Behind the scenes==
During the [[Hybrid Incident]], [[Missy]] referred to Skaro as having been "brought [...] back", ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') though [[Book (The Whoniverse)|one body of research]] believed that the planet was another that had been remade into a new Skaro. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Whoniverse (novel)|The Whoniverse]]'')
*''[[War of the Daleks]]'' rationalizing away the destruction of [[Skaro]] in ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' as a hoax has met with some displeasure by fans. Many believe that the claim was a lie and that the real Skaro was destroyed.


''It is possible that the claim by the Dalek Supreme was based on Dalek nationalist propaganda, and that Antalin was terraformed to be their ''Skaro'', after the destruction of the real Skaro by the Hand of Omega. In other words, a cover-up!''
== Behind the scenes ==
* A water-covered planet called Antalin also appears in ''War of the Daleks''.


*It is heavily implied in ''[[Daleks in Manhattan]]'' and the ''[[Doctor Who Annual 2006]]'' that Skaro was destroyed in the [[Last Great Time War]]. However, it is also implied in the Annual that the events of ''Remembrance of the Daleks'' were also part of the Time War, so if Skaro was destroyed in ''Remembrance'' it would still fit with the claims of [[Dalek Caan]] and the Annual (to some degree).
*A water-covered planet called Antalin also appears in ''War of the Daleks''. The novel's author, John Peel, stated on the newsgroup rec.arts.drwho that this was because he misread his notes. He also said that the two Antalins are different worlds.
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 29 February 2024

You may be looking for the oceanic planet of the same name.

Antalin was a planet which served as a decoy for Skaro.

Profile[[edit] | [edit source]]

During the 2150s Dalek invasion of Earth, the Daleks discovered records which showed that Skaro had been destroyed during the Imperial-Renegade Dalek Civil War. The Seventh Doctor apparently had destroyed Skaro using the Hand of Omega. (PROSE: War of the Daleks)

The destruction of Skaro occurred in the future, though the Doctor did not leave the 1963 time zone. See the Shoreditch Incident.

After an unsuccessful attempt to change history, the Daleks realised that history could not be altered and Skaro would have to appear to be destroyed.

To fool Davros and the Doctor into thinking Skaro had been destroyed, the Daleks terraformed Antalin to resemble Skaro. Davros was moved from Skaro to Antalin and placed inside a replica of the Kaled bunker. The Daleks also created a race of robots called the Movellans and manufactured a war with them, before reviving Davros. It was Antalin which served as the location for the Doctor and Romana's encounter with the Daleks and which was destroyed by the Hand of Omega. (PROSE: War of the Daleks)

The terraformed Antalin appeared to be a desolate world with much rocks and some grass. The ruined Kaled Dome and bunker were also recreated. A Dalek mutant, existing outside a casing and having decayed into a semi-liquid form, was found by the Fourth Doctor. (TV: Destiny of the Daleks, PROSE: War of the Daleks)

Alternatively, Davros believed Dalek Prime was lying and that Skaro had truly been the destroyed planet. He reasoned Prime then terraformed another planet to be a recreation of Skaro, with the Daleks under Prime's command unable to realise it was a fake due to their young age, to further the claim that the planet survived. (PROSE: War of the Daleks) Indeed, other accounts stated Skaro had been destroyed by the Hand. (PROSE: Twice Upon a Time, The Restoration Empire)

No matter the case, Skaro survived or was recreated, though it was later destroyed, (TV: Daleks in Manhattan) leaving behind mere ruins, (GAME: City of the Daleks, TV: Asylum of the Daleks) during the Last Great Time War. (TV: Daleks in Manhattan)

During the Hybrid Incident, Missy referred to Skaro as having been "brought [...] back", (TV: The Magician's Apprentice) though one body of research believed that the planet was another that had been remade into a new Skaro. (PROSE: The Whoniverse)

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

  • A water-covered planet called Antalin also appears in War of the Daleks.
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