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A '''Klik''', abbreviated as '''K''', was a measurement of distance used on planet [[Midnight]]. ([[ | A '''Klik''', abbreviated as '''K''', was a measurement of distance used on planet [[Midnight (planet)|Midnight]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Midnight (TV story)|Midnight]]'') | ||
The [[Vinvocci]] also used Kliks; when the [[Tenth Doctor]] asked how far [[Vinvocci Salvage Craft|their ship]] was from the [[Naismith mansion]], [[Addams]] replied, "50 Kliks". ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') | |||
Certain [[Judoon]] spaceships were capable of moving at speeds of at least 80 million kliks per hour. ([[TV]]: [[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* The term Klik is most likely a future | * The term Klik is most likely a future corruption of "Klick", modern-day military slang for kilometre. If so, by the time of the events of ''[[Midnight (TV story)|Midnight]]'', it seems to have found its way into general use. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:35, 22 August 2023
A Klik, abbreviated as K, was a measurement of distance used on planet Midnight. (TV: Midnight)
The Vinvocci also used Kliks; when the Tenth Doctor asked how far their ship was from the Naismith mansion, Addams replied, "50 Kliks". (TV: The End of Time)
Certain Judoon spaceships were capable of moving at speeds of at least 80 million kliks per hour. (TV: Fugitive of the Judoon)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The term Klik is most likely a future corruption of "Klick", modern-day military slang for kilometre. If so, by the time of the events of Midnight, it seems to have found its way into general use.
