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|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[The Almost People]]'' (Minor appearance) <br>[[DW]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]''
|first = A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)
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|appearances = [[WC]]: ''[[The Battle of Demons Run: Two Days Later (webcast)|The Battle of Demon's Run: Two Days Later]]''
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|natives = [[River Song]], [[Lake (The Lady in the Lake)|Lake]], [[Tarn (The Lady in the Lake)|Tarn]], [[Rindle]], [[Wadi]], [[Beck (The Lady in the Lake)|Beck]], [[Creek (The Lady in the Lake)|Creek]], [[Stream (The Lady in the Lake)|Stream]]
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was an [[asteroid]] used as a base used by Madame [[Kovarian]]'s alliance of [[the Church]]'s Anglican Regiment and the [[Headless monk]]s, in [[5145]], dedicated to defeating [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]]. [[Amy Pond]] was held prisoner and gave birth to [[River Song|her daughter]] here. It was later the site of the [[Battle of Demon's Run]], in which the Doctor attempted to rescue Amy and her baby.
'''Demons Run''' (also known as '''Demon's Run''') was an [[asteroid]] used as a military base by [[Kovarian|Madame Kovarian]] and an alliance from [[the Church]] which included [[Anglican Marines]] and the [[Headless Monks]].


==History==
[[Amy Pond]] was held prisoner and gave birth to [[Melody Pond (Prequel to The Impossible Astronaut)|her daughter]] here. Soon after, it was the site of the [[Battle of Demons Run]], in which the [[Eleventh Doctor]] attempted to rescue Amy and her baby.
Some time after Amy's honeymoon onboard the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|Doctor's TARDIS]], after her child was conceived, she was captured by Kovarian's alliance and replaced by a [[Ganger]] perfectly synced to the real Amy so that neither the Doctor nor Amy's husband [[Rory Williams|Rory]] would notice.


As far as Amy knew, she was continuing her adventures with the Doctor and Rory. In reality, Amy's pregnant body was taken to Demon's Run in the [[52nd Century]]. However, the Doctor realised what had happened to Amy and terminated her Ganger. The real Amy woke up on Demon's Run just before giving birth to her daughter, Melody Pond. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Rebel Flesh]]'') He then proceeded to assemble an army of allies from various races and time periods. He attacked the [[Twelfth Cyber Legion]] to intimidate Amy's captors.
It was evacuated over the two days following the battle.


In accordance with the Headless Monks' alliance protocol, [[Fat Man|one Cleric]] was to be initiated into their religion. Later, during a speech by Colonel [[Manton]], he was allowed to unveil the monks to reveal knots of skin where the bases of their necks should be. The third monk removed his own hood, revealing himself to be the Doctor in disguise. When the lights were turned off he vanished and claimed he was one of the monks. A marine shot a hooded figure who turned out to be a real Monk. The Monks began to kill the marines in retaliation until the Colonel told everyone to ceasefire. With the Monks and Clerics unarmed, the Doctor's own forces, an army of [[Silurian]]s and [[Judoon]] led by [[Sontaran]] Commander [[Strax]], suddenly appeared. A squad of [[spitfire]]s destroyed Demons Run's communications array so the alliance wouldn't be able to call for help.
== History ==
Some time after Amy's [[honeymoon]] on-board [[the Doctor's TARDIS]], she was captured by Kovarian's alliance and replaced by a [[Ganger]] so perfectly synced to her that neither the [[Eleventh Doctor]] nor Amy's husband, [[Rory Williams|Rory]], would notice. As far as Amy knew, she was continuing her adventures with the Doctor and Rory. In reality, Amy was taken to Demons Run in the [[52nd century]], where Madame Kovarian could monitor her pregnancy. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Almost People (TV story)|The Almost People]]'')


Colonel Manton was forced to surrender and he, Kovarian and the rest of the Clerics (bar [[Lorna Bucket]]) abandoned the base. Unbeknownst to the Doctor and his allies, Kovarian had Melody with her, and the baby they rescued was a ganger, which was revealed to them soon after The Headless Monks struck, massacring most of the Silurians before they even noticed. The Monks then surrounded the Doctor's remaining allies, Rory, Dorium, Strax, Madame [[Vastra]], [[Jenny (A Good Man Goes to War)|Jenny]] and Lorna. After killing Dorium, a battle started. This resulted in all the Monks being killed, while Strax and Lorna were both mortally wounded and died shortly afterwards. Melody's future self, [[River Song]], appeared after the battle to reveal her true identity. The Doctor then departed the asteroid alone, to find the infant Melody. ([[DW]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'')
With access to Amy's baby in the embryonic stage of her development, Madame Kovarian was able to steal [[River Song|Melody Pond]]'s DNA and used it to create seven [[clone]]s: [[Tarn (The Lady in the Lake)|Tarn]], [[Rindle]], [[Wadi]], [[Creek (The Lady in the Lake)|Creek]], [[Stream (The Lady in the Lake)|Stream]], [[Beck (The Lady in the Lake)|Beck]], and [[Lake (The Lady in the Lake)|Lake]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Lady in the Lake (audio story)|The Lady in the Lake]]'') After the Doctor discovered Amy's ganger and terminated it, Amy then woke up on Demons Run at full term, just before giving birth to Melody. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Almost People (TV story)|The Almost People]]'')


There was a saying that went with Demon's Run: "Demons run when a good man goes to war." ([[DW]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'')
The Doctor assembled an army of allies from many races and time periods, while Rory attacked the [[Twelfth Cyber Legion]] to intimidate Amy's captors. A month after Amy woke, Demons Run was attacked by an army of [[Silurian]]s and [[Judoon]] led by [[Sontaran]] Commander [[Strax]]. A squad of [[spitfire]]s destroyed Demons Run's communications array so the alliance could not call for help. The Doctor, [[Vastra|Madame Vastra]], and [[Dorium Maldovar]] raided the computer records left behind, discovering surprising information about Melody. The forces under [[Manton|Colonel Manton]] surrendered, but this was a trap for the Doctor; after most of his forces had withdrawn, the holding forces were slaughtered by the Headless Monks. Only the Doctor and a few friends survived and Melody Pond was spirited away by Madame Kovarian. [[River Song]] appeared after the battle to reveal her identity to the Doctor, who left the base before telling River to return Vastra, [[Jenny Flint|Jenny]], Amy and Rory to their own time. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'')


::''Demons run when a good man goes to war;''
Two days after the battle, Madame Vastra and Jenny returned to Demons Run to recover the seemingly deceased Strax. They woke him up and revealed that he had not died since they had used alien technology to heal his wounds. Jenny explained that he had never truly passed away thanks to the resurrection technology and he had been in a state of unconsciousness for two days while the resurrection device healed him. Though Strax was angry about not having died, Vastra and Jenny announced that the station was being evacuated, and offered to take Strax with them back to [[Victorian]] [[London]]. Strax was hesitant and at first rudely refused but then changed his mind and agreed to accompany them. ([[WC]]: ''[[The Battle of Demon's Run: Two Days Later]]'')
::''Night will fall and drown the sun''
 
As a result of the experiments performed on her in Demon's Run, Amy was rendered [[Infertility|infertile]], and this played a part in her [[divorce]] from Rory, since she wanted to give him a chance of having children with another woman. ([[TV]]: ''[[Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)|Asylum of the Daleks]]'')
 
== Etymology ==
The etymology for the asteroid's name, according to [[Dorium Maldovar]], came from the saying, "Demons run when a good man goes to war," possibly hinting at the battle of Demon's Run.
 
The following poem also used the saying:
::''Demons run when a good man goes to war.''
::''Night will fall and drown the sun,''
::''When a good man goes to war.''
::''When a good man goes to war.''
::''Friendship dies and true love lies,''
::''Friendship dies and true love lies,''
::''Night will fall and the dark will rise,''
::''Night will fall and the dark will rise,''
::''When a good man goes to war,''
::''Demons run, but count the cost,''
::''The battle's won, but the child is lost,''
::''When a good man goes to war.''
::''When a good man goes to war.''
::''Demons run, but count the cost.''
::''The battle's won but the child is lost.''
:([[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'')
== Behind the scenes ==
=== Spelling ===
[[File:Demons Run - AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY.jpg|thumb|Demons Run - Authorised Personnel sign.]]
[[File:Demon's Run.jpg|thumb|Demon's Run on-screen title.]]
The name of this location has been spelled two different ways with and without an apostrophe. On signs that appear on screen the name is written without an apostrophe as "Demons Run". However the on-screen titles display it as "Demon's Run".
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Latest revision as of 19:27, 3 November 2024

Demons Run (also known as Demon's Run) was an asteroid used as a military base by Madame Kovarian and an alliance from the Church which included Anglican Marines and the Headless Monks.

Amy Pond was held prisoner and gave birth to her daughter here. Soon after, it was the site of the Battle of Demons Run, in which the Eleventh Doctor attempted to rescue Amy and her baby.

It was evacuated over the two days following the battle.

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Some time after Amy's honeymoon on-board the Doctor's TARDIS, she was captured by Kovarian's alliance and replaced by a Ganger so perfectly synced to her that neither the Eleventh Doctor nor Amy's husband, Rory, would notice. As far as Amy knew, she was continuing her adventures with the Doctor and Rory. In reality, Amy was taken to Demons Run in the 52nd century, where Madame Kovarian could monitor her pregnancy. (TV: The Almost People)

With access to Amy's baby in the embryonic stage of her development, Madame Kovarian was able to steal Melody Pond's DNA and used it to create seven clones: Tarn, Rindle, Wadi, Creek, Stream, Beck, and Lake. (AUDIO: The Lady in the Lake) After the Doctor discovered Amy's ganger and terminated it, Amy then woke up on Demons Run at full term, just before giving birth to Melody. (TV: The Almost People)

The Doctor assembled an army of allies from many races and time periods, while Rory attacked the Twelfth Cyber Legion to intimidate Amy's captors. A month after Amy woke, Demons Run was attacked by an army of Silurians and Judoon led by Sontaran Commander Strax. A squad of spitfires destroyed Demons Run's communications array so the alliance could not call for help. The Doctor, Madame Vastra, and Dorium Maldovar raided the computer records left behind, discovering surprising information about Melody. The forces under Colonel Manton surrendered, but this was a trap for the Doctor; after most of his forces had withdrawn, the holding forces were slaughtered by the Headless Monks. Only the Doctor and a few friends survived and Melody Pond was spirited away by Madame Kovarian. River Song appeared after the battle to reveal her identity to the Doctor, who left the base before telling River to return Vastra, Jenny, Amy and Rory to their own time. (TV: A Good Man Goes to War)

Two days after the battle, Madame Vastra and Jenny returned to Demons Run to recover the seemingly deceased Strax. They woke him up and revealed that he had not died since they had used alien technology to heal his wounds. Jenny explained that he had never truly passed away thanks to the resurrection technology and he had been in a state of unconsciousness for two days while the resurrection device healed him. Though Strax was angry about not having died, Vastra and Jenny announced that the station was being evacuated, and offered to take Strax with them back to Victorian London. Strax was hesitant and at first rudely refused but then changed his mind and agreed to accompany them. (WC: The Battle of Demon's Run: Two Days Later)

As a result of the experiments performed on her in Demon's Run, Amy was rendered infertile, and this played a part in her divorce from Rory, since she wanted to give him a chance of having children with another woman. (TV: Asylum of the Daleks)

Etymology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The etymology for the asteroid's name, according to Dorium Maldovar, came from the saying, "Demons run when a good man goes to war," possibly hinting at the battle of Demon's Run.

The following poem also used the saying:

Demons run when a good man goes to war.
Night will fall and drown the sun,
When a good man goes to war.
Friendship dies and true love lies,
Night will fall and the dark will rise,
When a good man goes to war.
Demons run, but count the cost.
The battle's won but the child is lost.
(TV: A Good Man Goes to War)

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

Spelling[[edit] | [edit source]]

Demons Run - Authorised Personnel sign.
Demon's Run on-screen title.

The name of this location has been spelled two different ways with and without an apostrophe. On signs that appear on screen the name is written without an apostrophe as "Demons Run". However the on-screen titles display it as "Demon's Run".

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