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A '''parallel universe''' was a reality created when historical events diverged from the main timeline. Unlike [[alternate timeline]]s, these occurred naturally. Travel to parallel universes became impossible after the [[Last Great Time War]]. ([[ | A '''parallel universe''' was a reality created when historical events diverged from the main timeline. Unlike [[alternate timeline]]s, these occurred naturally. Travel to parallel universes became impossible after the [[Last Great Time War]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In [[July]] [[1963]], the [[Fifth Doctor]] visited a parallel universe in which [[World War II]] was still being fought. While there he met [[Gus Goodman]], who became his [[companion]]. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Lunar Lagoon]]'', ''[[4-Dimensional Vistas]]'', ''[[The Moderator (comic story)|The Moderator]]'') | In [[July]] [[1963]], the [[Fifth Doctor]] visited a parallel universe in which [[World War II]] was still being fought. While there he met [[Gus Goodman]], who became his [[companion]]. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Lunar Lagoon]]'', ''[[4-Dimensional Vistas]]'', ''[[The Moderator (comic story)|The Moderator]]'') | ||
In the [[1970s]], the [[Third Doctor]] visited [[Parallel universe (Inferno)|a parallel universe]] in which the [[United Kingdom]] was a [[Republic of Great Britain|fascist Republic]] ruled by an alternate [[Third Doctor (Inferno)|Doctor]]. ([[ | In the [[1970s]], the [[Third Doctor]] visited [[Parallel universe (Inferno)|a parallel universe]] in which the [[United Kingdom]] was a [[Republic of Great Britain|fascist Republic]] ruled by an alternate [[Third Doctor (Inferno)|Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Revelation]]'') | ||
Circa [[1979]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] visited a universe in which the [[Roman Empire]] spanned the galaxy and was beginning to conquer other universes. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Iron Legion]]'') | Circa [[1979]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] visited a universe in which the [[Roman Empire]] spanned the galaxy and was beginning to conquer other universes. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Iron Legion]]'') | ||
One parallel universe was lifeless and empty due to the destruction of [[Logopolis]] in [[1981]]. ([[ | One parallel universe was lifeless and empty due to the destruction of [[Logopolis]] in [[1981]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel (novel)|The Quantum Archangel]]'') | ||
In the [[1990s]], [[Carbury]] was invaded by [[knight]]s from [[Arthur's World|a parallel universe]] which bore similarities to [[Arthur of England|Arthurian legend]]. ([[ | In the [[1990s]], [[Carbury]] was invaded by [[knight]]s from [[Arthur's World|a parallel universe]] which bore similarities to [[Arthur of England|Arthurian legend]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield]]'') | ||
In [[2007]], the [[Tenth Doctor]], [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Mickey Smith]] visited [[Pete's World|a universe]] in which Rose's father was still alive. ([[ | In [[2007]], the [[Tenth Doctor]], [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Mickey Smith]] visited [[Pete's World|a universe]] in which Rose's father was still alive. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
In [[2008]], [[Ianto Jones]] accepted the offer of [[Mairwyn]]. He did not die when [[the 456]] invaded and Mairwyn enslaved Earth. The two later visited the "real" universe to observe Ianto's funeral. ([[ | In [[2008]], [[Ianto Jones]] accepted the offer of [[Mairwyn]]. He did not die when [[the 456]] invaded and Mairwyn enslaved Earth. The two later visited the "real" universe to observe Ianto's funeral. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Shrouded]]'') | ||
[[Federation universe|A parallel universe]], where Earth was part of a meta-government called the [[United Federation of Planets]], was joined with the Doctor's at one point, resulting in the [[Fourth Doctor]] coming in contact with the Federation in the [[23rd century]] and the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[24th century]]. ([[ | [[Federation universe|A parallel universe]], where Earth was part of a meta-government called the [[United Federation of Planets]], was joined with the Doctor's at one point, resulting in the [[Fourth Doctor]] coming in contact with the Federation in the [[23rd century]] and the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[24th century]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'') | ||
In one parallel universe, the [[Ironside]]s were used to end [[World War II]] some years early, then were destroyed. ([[DWAN]]: ''[[Doctor Who The Official Annual 2011]]'') | In one parallel universe, the [[Ironside]]s were used to end [[World War II]] some years early, then were destroyed. ([[DWAN]]: ''[[Doctor Who The Official Annual 2011]]'') | ||
[[Category:Alternative timelines| ]] | [[Category:Alternative timelines| ]] | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 17 September 2012
A parallel universe was a reality created when historical events diverged from the main timeline. Unlike alternate timelines, these occurred naturally. Travel to parallel universes became impossible after the Last Great Time War. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen)
History
In July 1963, the Fifth Doctor visited a parallel universe in which World War II was still being fought. While there he met Gus Goodman, who became his companion. (DWM: Lunar Lagoon, 4-Dimensional Vistas, The Moderator)
In the 1970s, the Third Doctor visited a parallel universe in which the United Kingdom was a fascist Republic ruled by an alternate Doctor. (TV: Inferno, PROSE: Timewyrm: Revelation)
Circa 1979, the Fourth Doctor visited a universe in which the Roman Empire spanned the galaxy and was beginning to conquer other universes. (DWM: The Iron Legion)
One parallel universe was lifeless and empty due to the destruction of Logopolis in 1981. (PROSE: The Quantum Archangel)
In the 1990s, Carbury was invaded by knights from a parallel universe which bore similarities to Arthurian legend. (TV: Battlefield)
In 2007, the Tenth Doctor, Rose Tyler and Mickey Smith visited a universe in which Rose's father was still alive. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen)
In 2008, Ianto Jones accepted the offer of Mairwyn. He did not die when the 456 invaded and Mairwyn enslaved Earth. The two later visited the "real" universe to observe Ianto's funeral. (COMIC: Shrouded)
A parallel universe, where Earth was part of a meta-government called the United Federation of Planets, was joined with the Doctor's at one point, resulting in the Fourth Doctor coming in contact with the Federation in the 23rd century and the Eleventh Doctor in the 24th century. (COMIC: Assimilation²)
In one parallel universe, the Ironsides were used to end World War II some years early, then were destroyed. (DWAN: Doctor Who The Official Annual 2011)
