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{{Infobox Astronomical Object
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|location = [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]]
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'''Salostopus''', or '''Salostophus''', was a [[planet]] located in the [[Andromeda (constellation)|constellation of Andromeda]]. It was the homeworld of [[Sabalom Glitz]] and [[Dibber]] and may have been the homeworld of [[Drathro]] and the [[sleeper]]s as well. Salostophus may have had a polygamous society. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet]]'')
'''Salostopus''' was a [[planet]] (or [[star system]]) located in the [[Andromeda (constellation)|constellation of Andromeda]], home to an advanced [[near-human]] race, some members of which practiced polygamy. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet]]'') The near-humans lived in the planet's northern hemisphere, while the southern hemisphere was home to the [[Silostophan]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Planet of the Elves]]'')
 
== History ==
In [[2009]], the [[Christmas Corporation]] enslaved some [[Silostophan]]s to work in their factory on Salostopus. They were freed by the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Planet of the Elves]]'')
 
The people of Salostophus were aware of the [[Wirrn]] and were relieved when they left the Andromedan Galaxy. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'')
 
Some of the inhabitants of [[Dronid]] were originally from Salostopus. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Alien Bodies]]'')
 
Circa [[2000000]], [[Sabalom Glitz]] was born on Salostophus ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet]]''), as was [[Dibber]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mission: Impractical]]'').
 
== See also ==
* [[Salostopus Four]]


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
The original written form of this name was in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet (novelisation)|The Mysterious Planet]]''. There, it was given as ''Salostopus''. Subsequent novels, like ''[[Alien Bodies]]'' and ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'', mentioned it as ''Salostophus''.
The name of the planet is spelled "Salostopus" in all sources except for ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'' and ''[[Mission: Impractical]]'', both by [[Gary Russell]], in which it is spelled "Salostop''h''us".


[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:Andromeda Galaxy]]
[[Category:Planets visited by the Fourth Doctor]]

Revision as of 14:43, 9 February 2013

Salostopus was a planet (or star system) located in the constellation of Andromeda, home to an advanced near-human race, some members of which practiced polygamy. (TV: The Mysterious Planet) The near-humans lived in the planet's northern hemisphere, while the southern hemisphere was home to the Silostophans. (PROSE: Planet of the Elves)

History

In 2009, the Christmas Corporation enslaved some Silostophans to work in their factory on Salostopus. They were freed by the Fourth Doctor and Adric. (PROSE: Planet of the Elves)

The people of Salostophus were aware of the Wirrn and were relieved when they left the Andromedan Galaxy. (PROSE: Placebo Effect)

Some of the inhabitants of Dronid were originally from Salostopus. (PROSE: Alien Bodies)

Circa 2000000, Sabalom Glitz was born on Salostophus (TV: The Mysterious Planet), as was Dibber (PROSE: Mission: Impractical).

See also

Behind the scenes

The name of the planet is spelled "Salostopus" in all sources except for Placebo Effect and Mission: Impractical, both by Gary Russell, in which it is spelled "Salostophus".