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'''Terraform''' is a term used | '''Terraform''' is a term used for the deliberate alteration of a planet's atmosphere and ecology to create a world more suitable for human life. The word comes from the Latin word ''Terra'', meaning [[Earth]]. | ||
== Examples of Terraforming == | == Examples of Terraforming == | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor]] used a terraform prototype to tidy up the sky of [[Earth]] from [[ATMOS|ATMOS poison]] in [[2008]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Poison Sky]]'') | The [[Tenth Doctor]] used a terraform prototype to tidy up the sky of [[Earth]] from [[ATMOS|ATMOS poison]] in [[2008]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Poison Sky]]'') | ||
[[Mitzi]], the first [[cat]] to go into [[hyperspace]], landed on the planet [[Photris]], which was terraformed. ([[DWS]]: ''[[The Cat Came Back]]'') | |||
In late [[25th century]] [[Planet Hollywood]] was terraformed a consortium of entertainment businesses. ([[NSA]]: ''[[Peacemaker (novel)|Peacemaker]]'') | In late [[25th century]] [[Planet Hollywood]] was terraformed by a consortium of entertainment businesses. ([[NSA]]: ''[[Peacemaker (novel)|Peacemaker]]'') | ||
By the [[26th century]] [[Mars]] had been completely terraformed by humans to make it habitable. They melted the icecaps and installed a gravity to make an Earth-like planet | By the [[26th century]] [[Mars]] had been completely terraformed by humans to make it habitable. They melted the icecaps and installed a gravity to make an Earth-like planet, albeit with less gravity and more UV light. ([[NA]]: ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]'', [[BNA]]: ''[[Beige Planet Mars]]'') [[The Monk]] tried to help the Ice Warriors revert the changes, but was unsuccessful. ([[BFA]]: ''[[The Resurrection of Mars]]'') | ||
Before the [[40th century]], [[Io]] was terraformed | Before the [[40th century]], [[Io]] was terraformed for use as the headquarters of the [[Galactic Federation]]. ([[NA]]: ''[[Legacy]]'') | ||
During the [[Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire]], [[Agelaos]] was terraformed. ([[NSA]]: ''[[The Story of Martha]]'': ''[[The Weeping]]'') | During the [[Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire]], [[Agelaos]] was terraformed. ([[NSA]]: ''[[The Story of Martha]]'': ''[[The Weeping]]'') | ||
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In the [[49th century]] [[Alfava Metraxis]] was terraformed. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]'') | In the [[49th century]] [[Alfava Metraxis]] was terraformed. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]'') | ||
[[The Source (terraforming device)|The Source]] was a | [[The Source (terraforming device)|The Source]] was a creation myth for the people on the planet [[Messaline]]. [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]], [[Donna Noble]], [[Martha Jones]] and the Doctor's daughter [[Jenny (The Doctor's Daughter)|Jenny]] discovered it was a terraforming device. The Doctor released the device to trigger the terraforming of Messaline in [[6012]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Doctor's Daughter]]'') | ||
After [[Earth]] and [[Mars]] became uninhabitable, [[Pluto]] was terraformed by the [[Usurian]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sun Makers]]'') | After [[Earth]] and [[Mars]] became uninhabitable, [[Pluto]] was terraformed by the [[Usurian]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sun Makers]]'') | ||
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[[Shanquis]] was terraformed using human technology. Even after the humans died out, the terraforming devices could be activated by spoken [[English]]. ([[CC]]: ''[[Bernice Summerfield and the Criminal Code]]'') | [[Shanquis]] was terraformed using human technology. Even after the humans died out, the terraforming devices could be activated by spoken [[English]]. ([[CC]]: ''[[Bernice Summerfield and the Criminal Code]]'') | ||
[[Osphogus]] | [[Osphogus]] was terraformed. It was still inhabited five thousand years later. ([[BFA]]: ''[[The One Doctor]]'') | ||
The [[See-yee]] tried to terraform Earth, but [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] made | The [[See-yee]] tried to terraform Earth, but [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] made the device malfuction so it produced a jungle. ([[AG]]: ''[[The Runaway Train]]'') | ||
== Similar Processes == | == Similar Processes == | ||
Technically, terraforming was the transformation of a planet to a more [[Earth]]-like form, but other species had similar processes to adapt planets to a form more like their own | Technically, terraforming was the transformation of a planet to a more [[Earth]]-like form, but other species had similar processes to adapt planets to a form more like their own home planets. | ||
''[[Theoretical Monsters: A Credibility Test]]'' referenced the [[Kalekani]], a species who used a terraforming virus | ''[[Theoretical Monsters: A Credibility Test]]'' referenced the [[Kalekani]], a species who used a terraforming virus which converted land into flat grassland, effectively turning it into a [[golf]]course. [[Fitz Kreiner]] believed they were made up. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Interference - Book One]]'') | ||
In [[1864]], the [[Cei]] sent a terraforming device to Earth so | In [[1864]], the [[Cei]] sent a terraforming device to Earth so it could be used as an outpost. ([[BBCR]]: ''[[The Runaway Train]]'') | ||
In [[1997]], the [[Ice Warrior]]s planned to wipe out the humans and terraform | In [[1997]], the [[Ice Warrior]]s planned to wipe out the humans and terraform -- more specifically, areoform -- [[Earth]], but they were unsuccessful. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Dying Days]]'') | ||
The [[Cthalctose]] created a terraforming device | The [[Cthalctose]] created a terraforming device called the [[Genesis of Cthalctose]]. It sparked the [[Agent Yellow]] crisis in [[2003]]. ([[NA]]: ''[[Eternity Weeps]]'') | ||
[[Torchwood Three]] speculated that the [[Vandrogonite Visualiser]] was intended | [[Torchwood Three]] speculated that the [[Vandrogonite Visualiser]] was intended as a terraforming device. ([[TWN]]: ''[[Pack Animals]]'') | ||
The [[Ice Warrior]]s attempted to terraform Earth again in the early [[21st century]] using [[Martian Seed Pod|a Martian fungus]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Seeds of Death]]'') | The [[Ice Warrior]]s attempted to terraform Earth again in the early [[21st century]] using [[Martian Seed Pod|a Martian fungus]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Seeds of Death]]'') | ||
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In the [[22nd century]], the [[Dalek]]s terraformed (or, technically, skaroformed) [[Antalin]] to resemble [[Skaro]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'') | In the [[22nd century]], the [[Dalek]]s terraformed (or, technically, skaroformed) [[Antalin]] to resemble [[Skaro]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'') | ||
The [[Dalek]]s | The [[Dalek]]s somehow terraformed [[Jupiter]]. The changed it from a [[gas giant]] to a planet that [[human]]s could survive on. ([[BFDE]]: ''[[Dalek War: Chapter Two]]'', ''[[Dalek War: Chapter Three]]'') | ||
== Terraforming Technology and Companies == | == Terraforming Technology and Companies == | ||
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Revision as of 13:16, 8 May 2012
Terraform is a term used for the deliberate alteration of a planet's atmosphere and ecology to create a world more suitable for human life. The word comes from the Latin word Terra, meaning Earth.
Examples of Terraforming
The Tenth Doctor used a terraform prototype to tidy up the sky of Earth from ATMOS poison in 2008. (DW: The Poison Sky)
Mitzi, the first cat to go into hyperspace, landed on the planet Photris, which was terraformed. (DWS: The Cat Came Back)
In late 25th century Planet Hollywood was terraformed by a consortium of entertainment businesses. (NSA: Peacemaker)
By the 26th century Mars had been completely terraformed by humans to make it habitable. They melted the icecaps and installed a gravity to make an Earth-like planet, albeit with less gravity and more UV light. (NA: GodEngine, BNA: Beige Planet Mars) The Monk tried to help the Ice Warriors revert the changes, but was unsuccessful. (BFA: The Resurrection of Mars)
Before the 40th century, Io was terraformed for use as the headquarters of the Galactic Federation. (NA: Legacy)
During the Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire, Agelaos was terraformed. (NSA: The Story of Martha: The Weeping)
In the 49th century Alfava Metraxis was terraformed. (DW: The Time of Angels)
The Source was a creation myth for the people on the planet Messaline. The Doctor, Donna Noble, Martha Jones and the Doctor's daughter Jenny discovered it was a terraforming device. The Doctor released the device to trigger the terraforming of Messaline in 6012. (DW: The Doctor's Daughter)
After Earth and Mars became uninhabitable, Pluto was terraformed by the Usurians. (DW: The Sun Makers)
Shanquis was terraformed using human technology. Even after the humans died out, the terraforming devices could be activated by spoken English. (CC: Bernice Summerfield and the Criminal Code)
Osphogus was terraformed. It was still inhabited five thousand years later. (BFA: The One Doctor)
The See-yee tried to terraform Earth, but the Doctor made the device malfuction so it produced a jungle. (AG: The Runaway Train)
Similar Processes
Technically, terraforming was the transformation of a planet to a more Earth-like form, but other species had similar processes to adapt planets to a form more like their own home planets.
Theoretical Monsters: A Credibility Test referenced the Kalekani, a species who used a terraforming virus which converted land into flat grassland, effectively turning it into a golfcourse. Fitz Kreiner believed they were made up. (EDA: Interference - Book One)
In 1864, the Cei sent a terraforming device to Earth so it could be used as an outpost. (BBCR: The Runaway Train)
In 1997, the Ice Warriors planned to wipe out the humans and terraform -- more specifically, areoform -- Earth, but they were unsuccessful. (NA: The Dying Days)
The Cthalctose created a terraforming device called the Genesis of Cthalctose. It sparked the Agent Yellow crisis in 2003. (NA: Eternity Weeps)
Torchwood Three speculated that the Vandrogonite Visualiser was intended as a terraforming device. (TWN: Pack Animals)
The Ice Warriors attempted to terraform Earth again in the early 21st century using a Martian fungus. (DW: The Seeds of Death)
In the 22nd century, the Daleks terraformed (or, technically, skaroformed) Antalin to resemble Skaro. (EDA: War of the Daleks)
The Daleks somehow terraformed Jupiter. The changed it from a gas giant to a planet that humans could survive on. (BFDE: Dalek War: Chapter Two, Dalek War: Chapter Three)
Terraforming Technology and Companies
- Geo-forming was like terraforming, but much faster. (BFDE: The Survivors)
- WorldCorp and PlanetScape were both human terraforming companies. (EDA: Dark Progeny)
- Nooma was artificially created to test terraforming technology by the Aapex Corporation. (MA: Speed of Flight)
- A Terran Federation ship carried terraforming equipment. The Sontarans took the ship and planned to use it to create cloning planets. (DWM: Pureblood)
