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== Dimensions within the universe ==
== Dimensions within the universe ==
[[N-Space]] had eleven dimensions. ([[NA]]: ''[[Parasite (novel)|Parasite]]'') [[space|Space]] and [[time]] were two of these. They combined into "spacetime."
[[N-Space]] had eleven dimensions. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Parasite (novel)|Parasite]]'') [[space|Space]] and [[time]] were two of these. They combined into "spacetime."


The [[First Doctor]] stated that the "fourth dimension" (as [[human]]s understood it) was time. ([[DW]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child]]'') [[Vicki Pallister]] later elaborated that time, even though a dimension in itself, had dimensions of its own. The Doctor even stated, in their adventure at the time, that he did not understand ''"this"'' fourth dimension. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Space Museum]]'')
The [[First Doctor]] stated that the "fourth dimension" (as [[human]]s understood it) was time. ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child]]'') [[Vicki Pallister]] later elaborated that time, even though a dimension in itself, had dimensions of its own. The Doctor even stated, in their adventure at the time, that he did not understand ''"this"'' fourth dimension. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Space Museum]]'')


[[Hyperspace]] was another dimension. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') It could be reached using a [[black hole]], which essentially collapsed dimensions into a [[singularity]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'')
[[Hyperspace]] was another dimension. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') It could be reached using a [[black hole]], which essentially collapsed dimensions into a [[singularity]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'')


A [[TARDIS]]' interior existed as a separate dimension from the rest of the universe. This meant the interior didn't exist, creating [[temporal grace]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') This may also explain why travel in a TARDIS took "no time at all," as the [[Third Doctor]] described. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'')
A [[TARDIS]]' interior existed as a separate dimension from the rest of the universe. This meant the interior didn't exist, creating [[temporal grace]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') This may also explain why travel in a TARDIS took "no time at all," as the [[Third Doctor]] described. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'')


A location of space called the [[Arc of Infinity]] was known as an ancient curve between dimensions. ([[DW]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'')
A location of space called the [[Arc of Infinity]] was known as an ancient curve between dimensions. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'')


[[N-Form]]s were constructs created by the [[Patrexes]] that were able to cross dimensions and exist in pocket dimensions of their own. ([[NA]]: ''[[Damaged Goods]]'')
[[N-Form]]s were constructs created by the [[Patrexes]] that were able to cross dimensions and exist in pocket dimensions of their own. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Damaged Goods]]'')


== Other dimensions ==
== Other dimensions ==
[[E-Space]] was a small dimension connected to [[N-Space]] by the [[Logopolitan]]s in an effort to delay the death of the universe from [[entropy]]. Access was through a [[Charged Vacuum Emboitment]]. The [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] stumbled through one such CVE. ([[DW]]: ''[[Full Circle]]'') They found the [[Great Vampire]] hiding there. ([[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'')
[[E-Space]] was a small dimension connected to [[N-Space]] by the [[Logopolitan]]s in an effort to delay the death of the universe from [[entropy]]. Access was through a [[Charged Vacuum Emboitment]]. The [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] stumbled through one such CVE. ([[TV]]: ''[[Full Circle]]'') They found the [[Great Vampire]] hiding there. ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'')


According to [[Fenric]], the Doctor trapped him in the [[Shadow Dimensions]] for seventeen centuries ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric]]'') which were remnants of the [[Pre-Universe]]. ([[DWN]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (novelisation)|The Curse of Fenric]]'') The parallel dimension that the [[Great Old One]]s shunted themselves into, which collapsed seconds later into the current universe, may have been one of the Shadow Dimensions. ([[MA]]: ''[[Millennial Rites]]'')
According to [[Fenric]], the Doctor trapped him in the [[Shadow Dimensions]] for seventeen centuries ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric]]'') which were remnants of the [[Pre-Universe]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (novelisation)|The Curse of Fenric]]'') The parallel dimension that the [[Great Old One]]s shunted themselves into, which collapsed seconds later into the current universe, may have been one of the Shadow Dimensions. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Millennial Rites]]'')


The [[Seventh Doctor]] claimed [[King Arthur]]'s craft found in [[Lake Vortigern]] was from another dimension or [[Arthur's World|parallel universe]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'')
The [[Seventh Doctor]] claimed [[King Arthur]]'s craft found in [[Lake Vortigern]] was from another dimension or [[Arthur's World|parallel universe]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'')


The [[Antiverse]] was a universe comprised of [[Anti-Time]]. Use of the [[Oubliette of Eternity]] would send people to this universe, turning them into [[Neverperson|Neverpeople]]. The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] went there looking for the remains of [[Rassilon]]. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Neverland]]'')
The [[Antiverse]] was a universe comprised of [[Anti-Time]]. Use of the [[Oubliette of Eternity]] would send people to this universe, turning them into [[Neverperson|Neverpeople]]. The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] went there looking for the remains of [[Rassilon]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Neverland]]'')


The [[Divergent Universe]] was a universe created by Rassilon to contain the [[Divergence]] -- a race that would theoretically replace the [[Time Lords]]. The [[Eighth Doctor]] went there on a self-imposed exile. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Zagreus (audio story)|Zagreus]]'')
The [[Divergent Universe]] was a universe created by Rassilon to contain the [[Divergence]] -- a race that would theoretically replace the [[Time Lords]]. The [[Eighth Doctor]] went there on a self-imposed exile. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Zagreus (audio story)|Zagreus]]'')


[[Jason Kane]] spent several years in a [[hell]] dimension. It was predominately rock. Tunnelling craft tunnelled their way between habitable areas. ([[BFBS]]: ''[[The Infernal Nexus]]'')
[[Jason Kane]] spent several years in a [[hell]] dimension. It was predominately rock. Tunnelling craft tunnelled their way between habitable areas. ([[BFBS]]: ''[[The Infernal Nexus]]'')
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** The [[Chronovore]]s
** The [[Chronovore]]s
** The [[Eternal]]s
** The [[Eternal]]s
* [[Spillager]]s ([[BFA]]: ''[[Winter for the Adept]]'')
* [[Spillager]]s ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Winter for the Adept]]'')
* Seven-dimensional [[Legion]]s ([[NA]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising]]'')
* Seven-dimensional [[Legion]]s ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising]]'')
* Eight-dimensional [[Scourge]] ([[BFA]]: ''[[The Shadow of the Scourge]]'')
* Eight-dimensional [[Scourge]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Shadow of the Scourge]]'')
* [[Dalek (Earth Alliance)|Good Daleks]] ([[BFDE]]: ''[[Project Infinity (audio story)|Project Infinity]]'')
* [[Dalek (Earth Alliance)|Good Daleks]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Project Infinity (audio story)|Project Infinity]]'')
* [[Neutron eater]]s ([[BBCR]]: ''[[Lost Souls]]'')
* [[Neutron eater]]s ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Lost Souls]]'')


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 21:45, 16 September 2012

A dimension was a property of space, extending in a given direction, which, when combined with other dimensions of width and height and time, made up the Universe.

Dimensions within the universe

N-Space had eleven dimensions. (PROSE: Parasite) Space and time were two of these. They combined into "spacetime."

The First Doctor stated that the "fourth dimension" (as humans understood it) was time. (TV: An Unearthly Child) Vicki Pallister later elaborated that time, even though a dimension in itself, had dimensions of its own. The Doctor even stated, in their adventure at the time, that he did not understand "this" fourth dimension. (TV: The Space Museum)

Hyperspace was another dimension. (TV: The Stones of Blood) It could be reached using a black hole, which essentially collapsed dimensions into a singularity. (TV: The Horns of Nimon)

A TARDIS' interior existed as a separate dimension from the rest of the universe. This meant the interior didn't exist, creating temporal grace. (TV: The Hand of Fear) This may also explain why travel in a TARDIS took "no time at all," as the Third Doctor described. (TV: The Time Monster)

A location of space called the Arc of Infinity was known as an ancient curve between dimensions. (TV: Arc of Infinity)

N-Forms were constructs created by the Patrexes that were able to cross dimensions and exist in pocket dimensions of their own. (PROSE: Damaged Goods)

Other dimensions

E-Space was a small dimension connected to N-Space by the Logopolitans in an effort to delay the death of the universe from entropy. Access was through a Charged Vacuum Emboitment. The Fourth Doctor and Romana stumbled through one such CVE. (TV: Full Circle) They found the Great Vampire hiding there. (TV: State of Decay)

According to Fenric, the Doctor trapped him in the Shadow Dimensions for seventeen centuries (TV: The Curse of Fenric) which were remnants of the Pre-Universe. (PROSE: The Curse of Fenric) The parallel dimension that the Great Old Ones shunted themselves into, which collapsed seconds later into the current universe, may have been one of the Shadow Dimensions. (PROSE: Millennial Rites)

The Seventh Doctor claimed King Arthur's craft found in Lake Vortigern was from another dimension or parallel universe. (TV: Battlefield)

The Antiverse was a universe comprised of Anti-Time. Use of the Oubliette of Eternity would send people to this universe, turning them into Neverpeople. The Eighth Doctor and Romana went there looking for the remains of Rassilon. (AUDIO: Neverland)

The Divergent Universe was a universe created by Rassilon to contain the Divergence -- a race that would theoretically replace the Time Lords. The Eighth Doctor went there on a self-imposed exile. (AUDIO: Zagreus)

Jason Kane spent several years in a hell dimension. It was predominately rock. Tunnelling craft tunnelled their way between habitable areas. (BFBS: The Infernal Nexus)

According to the Tenth Doctor, the Morass was an alternate dimension inhabited by the Reapers and the Chronovores, and was also where the Manus Maleficus originated from. (DWM: The Crimson Hand)

Species from different dimensions

See also