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The '''Pharos Institute''' was a scientific organization that was experimenting with [[telekinesis]]. Specifically, it investigated the potential of the [[MITRE headset]] to amplify telekinetic energy with explosive results.
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|affiliation = [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]]
|bases      = [[England]]
|first      = The Lost Boy (TV story)
|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[Sky (TV story)|Sky]]''}}
|members    = {{il|[[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]|[[Toby Silverman]]|[[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]]}}
|clip        = Captured by the Slitheen! The Lost Boy The Sarah Jane Adventures
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The '''Pharos Institute''' was a scientific organisation that experimented with the latest advances in technology.


:''The technology behind the MITRE headset may well have originated off-world.''
== History ==
=== 21st century ===
In the [[2000s]], the Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the [[MITRE headset|MITRE telekinetic headset]]. However, the organisation had been infiltrated by [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]], who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.


An arrogant boy genius, [[Nathan Goss]], helped them a lot in their research. In fact, Nathan was [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]].
[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke into the Institute and stole the prototype for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took [[Luke Smith]] hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr Smith used it to nearly bring [[the Moon]] crashing into the [[Earth]]. The disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')


:''An "original" of Nathan Goss may or may not have existed.
Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and had the [[Weserbergland meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorise [[Ealing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'')


[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke in and stole a headset for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. After she set off the alarms, a motorbike came out of the institute to chase Sarah Jane. The bike was destroyed with the aid of her [[Sonic lipstick]].
One of the scientists working at the Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in its research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]] in disguise. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')


Korst and two other Slitheen later came back to the institute, with [[Luke Smith]] as hostage. He was wired in, and his telekinetic power nearly brought down [[The Moon]] crashing onto the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. This was averted later by the formerly evil [[Mr Smith]], who Sarah Jane had convinced to serve humanity. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')
The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')


[[Category:Human organizations]]
They were plagued by the [[British government]] during [[the 456]] crisis. ([[TV]]: ''[[Series 3 (Torchwood)|Children of Earth]]'')
[[Category:Earth-based organizations]]
 
Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a [[matter compressor]] from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
 
A [[fossil]]ised [[Silurian]] [[egg]] was discovered by the Pharos Institute. Sarah Jane paid a visit to take a look. ([[TV]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
 
== Staff ==
* [[Celeste Rivers]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'', ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
* [[Toby Silverman]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
* [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[George Bailey]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[Peter Fairley]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[Patricia Conway]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[Ann Reynolds]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[Bryan Cawston]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
 
== Technology and acquisitions ==
* [[MITRE headset]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
* [[Pied Piper|Jeggorabax asteroid]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'')
* Paranormal energy readers ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
* Portable computer systems ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
* Portable CCTV cameras ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
* [[Matter compressor]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
* [[Fossil]]ised [[Silurian]] [[egg]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
[[Category:English castles]]
[[Category:British organisations]]
[[Category:Human research facilities]]
[[Category:Alien artefact collections]]

Latest revision as of 18:49, 11 October 2023

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The Pharos Institute was a scientific organisation that experimented with the latest advances in technology.

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

21st century[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the 2000s, the Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the MITRE telekinetic headset. However, the organisation had been infiltrated by Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen, who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.

Sarah Jane Smith broke into the Institute and stole the prototype for Mr Smith to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took Luke Smith hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr Smith used it to nearly bring the Moon crashing into the Earth. The disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. (TV: The Lost Boy)

Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and had the Weserbergland meteorite on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the Pied Piper to terrorise Ealing. (TV: The Day of the Clown)

One of the scientists working at the Institute was Professor Rivers. The Institute was also assisted in its research by Nathan Goss, an arrogant boy genius who was in fact Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen of the family Slitheen in disguise. (TV: The Lost Boy)

The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of Ashen Hill Manor. (TV: The Eternity Trap)

They were plagued by the British government during the 456 crisis. (TV: Children of Earth)

Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a matter compressor from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. (TV: The Gift)

A fossilised Silurian egg was discovered by the Pharos Institute. Sarah Jane paid a visit to take a look. (TV: Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6)

Staff[[edit] | [edit source]]

Technology and acquisitions[[edit] | [edit source]]

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