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In a system of underground caverns in [[England]], ''' | In a system of underground caverns in [[England]], '''a species of insect''' [[mutation|mutated]] to gigantic size due to exposure to [[radiation|radioactive]] minerals. They were approximately ten feet long and resembled [[locust]]s with tentacles surrounding their mandibles, but they also seemed to possess some [[ant]]-like qualities. They may have possessed some form of intelligence. | ||
When [[UNIT]] was called in to investigate some mysterious earth tremors in the area, the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Liz Shaw]] joined them in exploring the | When [[UNIT]] was called in to investigate some mysterious earth tremors in the area, the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Liz Shaw]] joined them in exploring the [[cave]]s. A sentry and Liz separately were attacked by an insect, both being badly frightened by the ordeal. Knowing the threat the insects posed to the world's agriculture, the Doctor advised [[the Brigadier]] to bring in [[cyanide]] gas. While searching for the insects, the Doctor was captured and taken to their main warren, where he was almost made into a food source for their young. Overwhelmed by the horror of his situation, the Doctor used his [[laser]] pistol to shoot his way out and escaped, grateful that UNIT soldiers would soon destroy the creatures. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Caverns of Horror (short story)|Caverns of Horror]]'') | ||
[[Category:Earth insects]] | [[Category:Earth insects]] | ||
[[Category:Mutants]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 27 April 2015
In a system of underground caverns in England, a species of insect mutated to gigantic size due to exposure to radioactive minerals. They were approximately ten feet long and resembled locusts with tentacles surrounding their mandibles, but they also seemed to possess some ant-like qualities. They may have possessed some form of intelligence.
When UNIT was called in to investigate some mysterious earth tremors in the area, the Third Doctor and Liz Shaw joined them in exploring the caves. A sentry and Liz separately were attacked by an insect, both being badly frightened by the ordeal. Knowing the threat the insects posed to the world's agriculture, the Doctor advised the Brigadier to bring in cyanide gas. While searching for the insects, the Doctor was captured and taken to their main warren, where he was almost made into a food source for their young. Overwhelmed by the horror of his situation, the Doctor used his laser pistol to shoot his way out and escaped, grateful that UNIT soldiers would soon destroy the creatures. (PROSE: Caverns of Horror)
