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Like [[the Doctor]], the renegade formerly known as [[Koschei]] has employed a number of '''aliases''' in the course of his career. However, while the Doctor tends to use false names on a fairly ad hoc basis in order to avoid awkward questions, the Master usually adopts them in order to further whatever scheme he is currently embarked upon.  
[[Link title]]Like [[the Doctor]], the renegade formerly known as [[Koschei]] has employed a number of '''aliases''' in the course of his career. However, while the Doctor tends to use false names on a fairly ad hoc basis in order to avoid awkward questions, the Master usually adopts them in order to further whatever scheme he is currently embarked upon.  
==Past Incarnations of the Master (Uncertain [[Canon|Canonicity]])==
:''The Monk and the War Chief can't be previous incarnations of the Master if all three were members of the [[Deca]].'' ([[PDA]]: ''[[Divided Loyalties]]'')
===[[The Monk]]===
 
===[[The War Chief]]===
The novel [[Time's Champion]] indicates that an early incarnation of the Master was the War Chief, who under this alias works with the [[War Lords]] in an effort to take over the galaxy using human soldiers from various wars in Earth's history. This plot was thwarted by the [[Second Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The War Games]]'')


==Variations on 'the Master'==
==Variations on 'the Master'==
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===Colonel Masters===
===Colonel Masters===
Used when infiltrating [[Rex Farrel]]'s plastics company. ([[DW]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons]]'')
Used by [[the Master (UNIT years)|the Master]] when infiltrating [[Rex Farrel]]'s plastics company. ([[DW]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons]]'')


===Reverend Magister===
===Reverend Magister===
Used when infiltrating [[Devil's End]]. ''Magister'' is Latin for ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daemons]]'')
Used by the [[the Master (UNIT years)|the Master]] when infiltrating [[Devil's End]]. ''Magister'' was Latin for ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daemons]]'')


===Professor Thascales===
===Professor Thascales===
Used when infiltrating the [[Newton Institute]]. ''Thascales'' is Greek for ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'')
Used by this [[the  Master (UNIT years)|this same incarnation]] when infiltrating the [[Newton Institute]]. ''Thascales'' was Greek for ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'')


==='Duke' Dominus===
==='Duke' Dominus===
Used when impersonating a gangster in [[1930s]] [[Chicago]]. ''Dominus'' is also Latin for ''Master''. ([[ST]]: ''[[The Duke of Dominoes]]'')
Used by [[the Master (UNIT years)|that incarnation]] impersonating a gangster in [[1930s]] [[Chicago]]. ''Dominus'' is also Latin for ''Master''. ([[ST]]: ''[[The Duke of Dominoes]]'')


===Estro===
===Estro===
Used when posing as an adviser to Lord Haldoran in post-Dalek invaded Earth in 2299, in an effort to procure a Dalek matter-transmuter. ''Estro'' is Esperanto for ''Master''. ([[EDA]] ''[[Legacy of the Daleks]]'').
Used by [[the Master (UNIT years)|that incarnation]] while posing as an adviser to [[Lord Haldoran]] follwing the [[22nd century Dalek invasion]] on [[2299]] [[Earth]], in an effort to procure a Dalek [[matter-transmuter]]. ''Estro'' was [[Esperanto]] for ''Master''. ([[EDA]] ''[[Legacy of the Daleks]]'').


===Sir Gilles Estram===
===Sir Gilles Estram===
Used when attempting to avert the signing of the [[Magna Carta]]. ''Estram'' is an anagram of ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'')
Used by [[the Master (Tremas)|a later incarnation]] when attempting to avert the signing of the [[Magna Carta]]. ''Estram'' was an anagram of ''Master''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'')


===Godspodar===
===Godspodar===
Used when attempting to access the TITAN array in order to destroy the [[Chronovore]]s. ''Godspodar'' is Serbian for ''Master''. ([[PDA]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel]]'')
Used when attempting to access the [[TITAN array]] in order to destroy the [[Chronovore]]s. ''Godspodar'' was [[Serbian]] for ''Master''. ([[PDA]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel]]'')


===Mr. Seta===
===Mr. Seta===
Used aboard the starship ''[[Gallery]]''. Another anagram of ''Master''. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Dust Breeding]]'')
Used aboard the starship ''[[Gallery]]''. It was another anagram of ''Master''. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Dust Breeding]]'')
 
===[[The Master (Harold Saxon)|Mr. Harold Saxon]]===
Mister Saxon is an anagram of "Master No Six" - implying the sixth form of the Master seen on screen.
Used as a human name to become Prime Minister in [[2008]]. After establishing contact between Humanity and the [[Toclafane]], he revealed himself and commanded the Toclafane to "Decimate" (kill one tenth of) humanity. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'')


==Other Aliases==
==Other Aliases==
===Dr Emil Keller===
===Dr Emil Keller===
Used when assuming the identity of the creator of the [[Keller Machine]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil]]'')
Used in [[the Master (UNIT years)|in one incarnation]] when assuming the identity of the creator of the [[Keller Machine]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil]]'')


:''In an alternate timeline the Master used this identity when working for the government of [[China]], during which time he was known as ''Ke Le''. ([[DWU]]: ''[[Sympathy for the Devil]]''.)''
:''In an alternate timeline [[the Master (Unbound)|the Master]] used this identity when working for the government of [[China]], during which time he was known as ''Ke Le''. ([[DWU]]: ''[[Sympathy for the Devil]]''.)''


===The Adjudicator (Martin Jurgens)===
===The Adjudicator (Martin Jurgens)===
Used when impersonating an [[Adjudicator]] (strangely enough). ([[DW]]: ''[[Colony in Space]]'')
Used by the [[the Master (UNIT years)|the same incarnation]] when posing as an [[Adjudicator]] (strangely enough). ([[DW]]: ''[[Colony in Space]]'')


===[[Keeper of Traken|The Keeper of Traken]]===
===[[Melkur]]===
More of a job title than an alias, but for a short time the Master was the Keeper. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Keeper of Traken]]'')
An alias used by [[The Master (Tersurus)|an incarnation of the Master]] while hiding inside his TARDIS. (The TARDIS, in this form, had a [[humanoid]] form.) ([[DW]]: ''[[The Keeper of Traken]]'')  


===The Portreeve===
===The Portreeve===
Used when attempting to trap the Doctor in [[Castrovalva]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'')
Used by his [[The Master (Tremas)|his next incarnation]] when attempting to trap [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]] in [[Castrovalva]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'')


===Kalid===
===Khalid===
Used when attempting to take control of the [[Xeraphin]] [[gestalt]], this is the only time his choice to take on an alias is not explained or has a good reason. ([[DW]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'')
Used [[The Master (Tremas)|by this incarnation]] while attempting to take control of the [[Xeraphin]] [[gestalt]]. As Khalid, he affected the identity of a vaguely [[Arabian]] sorcerer. ([[DW]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'')


===The Sheriff===
===The Sheriff===
Used when trying to gain access to the regenerative fountain near [[Eternity (town)|Eternity]]. ([[ST]]: ''[[A Town Called Eternity]]'')
Used by [[The Master (Tremas)|this incarnation]] trying to gain access to the [[regenerative fountain]] near [[Eternity (town)|Eternity]]. ([[ST]]: ''[[A Town Called Eternity]]'')


===Major Kreer===
===Major Kreer===
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===[[Professor Yana]]===
===[[Professor Yana]]===
Used while living as a human at the end of the Universe.  He had used a [[Chameleon Arch]] to make himself human to escape the [[Last Great Time War]]; the name is an acronym of the [[Face of Boe]]'s final words: "You Are Not Alone". ([[DW]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'')
Used after used a [[Chameleon Arch]] to make himself into a [[Human]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'')


'''For more information see [[Professor Yana]]'''
'''For more information see [[Professor Yana]]'''


===Mr Saxon===
===[[Harold Saxon]]===
A [[Human]] alias adopted by [[Harold Saxon|his next incarnation]], in which form he had himself elected as [[British]] [[Prime Minister]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]''/''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'')
:''See [[The Master (Harold Saxon)|separate article]].''
:''See [[The Master (Harold Saxon)|separate article]].''
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Revision as of 18:06, 25 March 2009

Link titleLike the Doctor, the renegade formerly known as Koschei has employed a number of aliases in the course of his career. However, while the Doctor tends to use false names on a fairly ad hoc basis in order to avoid awkward questions, the Master usually adopts them in order to further whatever scheme he is currently embarked upon.

Variations on 'the Master'

The Master

The Master has effectively discarded his former name. He and the Doctor refer to each other by their titles as a matter of course.

Colonel Masters

Used by the Master when infiltrating Rex Farrel's plastics company. (DW: Terror of the Autons)

Reverend Magister

Used by the the Master when infiltrating Devil's End. Magister was Latin for Master. (DW: The Daemons)

Professor Thascales

Used by this this same incarnation when infiltrating the Newton Institute. Thascales was Greek for Master. (DW: The Time Monster)

'Duke' Dominus

Used by that incarnation impersonating a gangster in 1930s Chicago. Dominus is also Latin for Master. (ST: The Duke of Dominoes)

Estro

Used by that incarnation while posing as an adviser to Lord Haldoran follwing the 22nd century Dalek invasion on 2299 Earth, in an effort to procure a Dalek matter-transmuter. Estro was Esperanto for Master. (EDA Legacy of the Daleks).

Sir Gilles Estram

Used by a later incarnation when attempting to avert the signing of the Magna Carta. Estram was an anagram of Master. (DW: The King's Demons)

Godspodar

Used when attempting to access the TITAN array in order to destroy the Chronovores. Godspodar was Serbian for Master. (PDA: The Quantum Archangel)

Mr. Seta

Used aboard the starship Gallery. It was another anagram of Master. (BFA: Dust Breeding)

Other Aliases

Dr Emil Keller

Used in in one incarnation when assuming the identity of the creator of the Keller Machine. (DW: The Mind of Evil)

In an alternate timeline the Master used this identity when working for the government of China, during which time he was known as Ke Le. (DWU: Sympathy for the Devil.)

The Adjudicator (Martin Jurgens)

Used by the the same incarnation when posing as an Adjudicator (strangely enough). (DW: Colony in Space)

Melkur

An alias used by an incarnation of the Master while hiding inside his TARDIS. (The TARDIS, in this form, had a humanoid form.) (DW: The Keeper of Traken)

The Portreeve

Used by his his next incarnation when attempting to trap the Doctor] in Castrovalva. (DW: Castrovalva)

Khalid

Used by this incarnation while attempting to take control of the Xeraphin gestalt. As Khalid, he affected the identity of a vaguely Arabian sorcerer. (DW: Time-Flight)

The Sheriff

Used by this incarnation trying to gain access to the regenerative fountain near Eternity. (ST: A Town Called Eternity)

Major Kreer

Used when allied with the Tzun in 1950s America. (NA: First Frontier)

Doctor John Smith

Used while living as an amnesiac on an un-named colony world. The Doctor also frequently used this alias. (BFA: Master)

Bruce

The name of the paramedic whose body the Master possessed in San Francisco in 1999. The Master assumed his identity on a number of occasions during this affair. (DW: Doctor Who: The TV Movie)

Professor Yana

Used after used a Chameleon Arch to make himself into a Human. (DW: Utopia)

For more information see Professor Yana

Harold Saxon

A Human alias adopted by his next incarnation, in which form he had himself elected as British Prime Minister (DW: The Sound of Drums/Last of the Time Lords)

See separate article.