Imperiatrix (audio story)

Imperiatrix
Main character(s):	Romana II, Leela, K9 Mark I, K9 Mark II
Featuring:	Coordinator Narvin
Main enemy:	Pandora, Inquisitor Prime Darkel
Main setting:	Gallifrey
Key crew
Publisher:	Big Finish Productions
Writer:	Stewart Sheargold
Director:	Gary Russell
Producer:	David Darlington
Release details
Release number:	Chapter Nine
Release date:	August 2005
Format:	2 CDs
Production code:	BFPGALLCD09
ISBN:	ISBN 1-84435-125-4
Gallifrey
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Imperiatrix was the fifth story of the second series of Big Finish's Gallifrey audio series. It was written by Stewart Sheargold.

Publisher's summary

"Look out there, Romana. Look at that wasteland of ash. That is what we will become under your rule."

Darkel has played her hand, the Free Time influence in the Capital is spreading and opposition to Romana’s policies from without and within is growing. When the bombs start going off, the High President of Gallifrey decides enough is enough.

While Leela and K9 race to track down the terrorists to avoid more bloodshed, Romana enters into a risky bargain for control with a dangerous, influential figure from her past. But she soon discovers that the answer to her problems lies in the future. A future she has already witnessed. And one she has been trying to avoid.

But someone desperately wants this future and will stop at nothing to make it occur.

Even if it means leading Romana and Gallifrey to civil war.

Plot

to be added

Cast

• Lady President Romana - Lalla Ward
• Leela - Louise Jameson
• K9 Mark I / K9 Mark II - John Leeson
• Candidate Darkel - Lynda Bellingham
• Coordinator Narvin - Sean Carlsen
• Gold Usher - Nicholas Briggs
• Romana / Pandora - Mary Tamm
• Commander Hallan - Michael Cuckson
• Commander Antimon - Robin Sebastian
• Nekkistani Ambassador - Daniel Hogarth
• Student Galadina - Jenny Livsey
• Nekkistani Emperor - Conrad Westmaas

References

• Andred is murdered.
• K9 Mark I is destroyed by a bomb and Leela refuses to have a replacement model built.
• Darkel communicates with Castellan Maxil to organise an escort around the Time Lord Academy.

Notes

• This story runs for a full CD and half of the second CD. The rest of the second is a documentary The Making of Gallifrey, featuring behind the scenes information and interview with the cast and crew.

Continuity

• K9 Mark I is destroyed in this story, but appears to have survived later. (TV: Regeneration)

External links

• Official Imperiatrix page at bigfinish.com
• Imperiatrix at the Doctor Who Reference Guide