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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|image = [[File:Meglos the plant.jpg|250px]]
|image       = Meglos the plant.jpg
|Species name = Zolfa-Thuran
|type       = Phytoid
|type = Phytoid
|aka         =
|aka=
|affiliation =
|affiliation =
|origin = [[Zolfa-Thura]], [[Prion]] system, [[Mutter's Spiral]]
|origin     = [[Zolfa-Thura]], [[Prion]] system, [[Mutter's Spiral]]
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]''
|first      = Meglos (TV story)
|mentions=
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Meglos (novelisation)|Meglos]]''}}
|individuals=[[Meglos]]
|individuals = [[Meglos]]
}}
}}
The '''Zolfa-Thurans''' were an intelligent [[cactus]]-like species who were the original inhabitants of the planet [[Zolfa-Thura]]. The last survivor of the race, [[Meglos]], impersonated the Doctor in an attempt to steal a Zolfa-Thuran energy source called the [[Dodecahedron]].
The '''Zolfa-Thurans''' were an intelligent [[cactus]]-like species who were the original inhabitants of the planet [[Zolfa-Thura]]. The last survivor of the race, [[Meglos]], impersonated the [[Fourth Doctor]] in an attempt to steal a Zolfa-Thuran energy source called the [[Dodecahedron]].


==Biology==
== Biology ==
The Zolfa-Thurans were normally immobile, [[cactus]]-like plants reaching around 1.5 metres tall. They seemed to have telepathic powers which allowed them to be very perceptive and allowed them to communicate with other life-forms. ([[DW]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')
The Zolfa-Thurans were normally immobile, [[cactus]]-like plants reaching around 1.5 [[metre]]s tall. They seemed to have telepathic powers which gave them heightened perception and allowed them to communicate with other life-forms. ([[TV]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')


==Technology==
== Technology ==
The Zolfa-Thurans had access to very advanced technology. One of the more unusual devices turned the target into energy. While they were in the energy form, they could possess a [[humanoid]] and could then interact with their environment. They could also change the appearance of the possessed humanoid, but only to a similarly shaped being. As well, the host takes a more [[cactus]]-like appearance over time.
The Zolfa-Thurans had access to very advanced technology. One of the more unusual devices turned the target into energy. While they were in the energy form, they could possess a [[humanoid]] and could then interact with their environment. They could also change the appearance of the possessed humanoid, but only to a similarly shaped being. As well, the host took a more [[cactus]]-like appearance over time.


Another major technological development was the Dodecahedron. The Dodecahedron could produce enough energy to power the galaxy, or a galaxy-spanning weapon. The Dodecahedron was being used by the [[Tigellan]]s to power their city. ([[DW]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')
Another major technological development was the Dodecahedron. The Dodecahedron could produce enough energy to power the galaxy or a galaxy-spanning weapon. The Dodecahedron was being used by the [[Tigellan]]s to power their city. ([[TV]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')


==History==
== History ==
[[file:bakert14.jpg|left|thumb|Meglos takes on the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s appearance. ([[DW]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')]]
Soon after the creation of the Dodecahedron, the Zolfa-Thurans went to war to stop the use of this enormous power-source. At the end of this war, the entire planet was ravaged; this was caused by the Zolfa-Thurans creating the [[Screens of Zolfa-Thura]]. This device would be powered by the Dodecahedron to destroy Tigella. However, a Tigellan agent shrunk the Dodecahedron, and took it to Tigella.
Soon after the creation of the Dodecahedron, the Zolfa-Thurans went to war to stop the use of this enormous power-source. At the end of this war, the entire planet was ravaged, this was caused by the Zolfa-Thurans creating the Screens of Zolfa-Thura. This device would be powered by the Dodecahedron to destroy Tigella. However, a Tigellan agent shrinked the Dodecahedron, and took it to Tigella.  


The Screens were activated, but with no Dodecahedron to power it, it caused a shockwave destroying all matter on Zolfa-Thura. Meglos, alone of the Zolfa-Thurans, who was locked in the base for crimes against Zolfa-Thurans, survived the war and tried to get back the Dodecahedron. Though he succeeded in obtaining it, Zolfa-Thura and everyone on it was destroyed due to the [[Fourth Doctor|Fourth Doctor]] reverting the controls. This meant that the Dodecahedron destroyed Zolfa-Thura instead of Tigella. ([[DW]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')
The Screens were activated, but with no Dodecahedron to power it, it caused a shockwave destroying all matter on Zolfa-Thura. Meglos, alone of the Zolfa-Thurans, who was locked in the base for crimes against Zolfa-Thurans, survived the war and tried to get back the Dodecahedron. Though he succeeded in obtaining it, Zolfa-Thura and everyone on it was destroyed due to the [[Fourth Doctor]] reverting the controls. This meant that the Dodecahedron destroyed Zolfa-Thura instead of Tigella. ([[TV]]: ''[[Meglos (TV story)|Meglos]]'')
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 9 December 2023

The Zolfa-Thurans were an intelligent cactus-like species who were the original inhabitants of the planet Zolfa-Thura. The last survivor of the race, Meglos, impersonated the Fourth Doctor in an attempt to steal a Zolfa-Thuran energy source called the Dodecahedron.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Zolfa-Thurans were normally immobile, cactus-like plants reaching around 1.5 metres tall. They seemed to have telepathic powers which gave them heightened perception and allowed them to communicate with other life-forms. (TV: Meglos)

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Zolfa-Thurans had access to very advanced technology. One of the more unusual devices turned the target into energy. While they were in the energy form, they could possess a humanoid and could then interact with their environment. They could also change the appearance of the possessed humanoid, but only to a similarly shaped being. As well, the host took a more cactus-like appearance over time.

Another major technological development was the Dodecahedron. The Dodecahedron could produce enough energy to power the galaxy or a galaxy-spanning weapon. The Dodecahedron was being used by the Tigellans to power their city. (TV: Meglos)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Soon after the creation of the Dodecahedron, the Zolfa-Thurans went to war to stop the use of this enormous power-source. At the end of this war, the entire planet was ravaged; this was caused by the Zolfa-Thurans creating the Screens of Zolfa-Thura. This device would be powered by the Dodecahedron to destroy Tigella. However, a Tigellan agent shrunk the Dodecahedron, and took it to Tigella.

The Screens were activated, but with no Dodecahedron to power it, it caused a shockwave destroying all matter on Zolfa-Thura. Meglos, alone of the Zolfa-Thurans, who was locked in the base for crimes against Zolfa-Thurans, survived the war and tried to get back the Dodecahedron. Though he succeeded in obtaining it, Zolfa-Thura and everyone on it was destroyed due to the Fourth Doctor reverting the controls. This meant that the Dodecahedron destroyed Zolfa-Thura instead of Tigella. (TV: Meglos)