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|origin = [[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]] | |origin = [[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]] | ||
|first = The Curse of Peladon (TV story) | |first = The Curse of Peladon (TV story) | ||
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Between the Wars: A Slow Night in Paradise (short story)|Between the Wars: A Slow Night in Paradise]]'' | |appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Between the Wars: A Slow Night in Paradise (short story)|Between the Wars: A Slow Night in Paradise]]'', ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Bride of Peladon (audio story)|The Bride of Peladon]]''}} | ||
|individuals = {{il|[[Arcturus (The Curse of Peladon)|Arcturus]]|The [[Semblance of Draxyx]]|[[Arktos]]}} | |individuals = {{il|[[Arcturus (The Curse of Peladon)|Arcturus]]|The [[Semblance of Draxyx]]|[[Arktos]]}} | ||
|mentions = [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising]]'', ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]'', ''[[The Dying Days]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Interference - Book One]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Day of the Troll (audio story)|The Day of the Troll]]'' | |mentions = [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising (novel)|Lucifer Rising]]'', ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]'', ''[[The Dying Days (novel)|The Dying Days]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Interference - Book One (novel)|Interference - Book One]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Day of the Troll (audio story)|The Day of the Troll]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Arcturans''' were a species from the [[planet]] [[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]]. They resembled [[humanoid]] skulls with tendrils. | '''Arcturans''' were a species from the [[planet]] [[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]]. They resembled [[humanoid]] skulls with tendrils. | ||
== Technology == | == Technology == | ||
In order to survive off their own planet, the Arcturans required life support systems. The most vital system was the [[helium]] regenerator. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]'') These systems would range from simple boxes with a necessary equipment to advanced systems capable of travelling and surviving nearly anywhere. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap]]'') | In order to survive off their own planet, the Arcturans required life support systems. The most vital system was the [[helium]] regenerator. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') These systems would range from simple boxes with a necessary equipment to advanced systems capable of travelling and surviving nearly anywhere. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]'') | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Though the Arcturans knew of [[the Doctor]], records of him were scarce. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap]]'') They were known for being profit-obsessed and self-serving. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Interference - Book One]]'') The Arcturans were also known to make [[tea]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising]]'') During the early [[23rd century]], the Arcturans were willing but suspicious traders with [[human]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction]]'') Their language was called [[Arcturan (language)|Arcturan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Bride of Peladon (audio story)|The Bride of Peladon]]'') | Though the Arcturans knew of [[the Doctor]], records of him were scarce. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]'') They were known for being profit-obsessed and self-serving. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Interference - Book One (novel)|Interference - Book One]]'') The Arcturans were also known to make [[tea]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising (novel)|Lucifer Rising]]'') During the early [[23rd century]], the Arcturans were willing but suspicious traders with [[human]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction (novel)|The Janus Conjunction]]'') Their language was called [[Arcturan (language)|Arcturan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Bride of Peladon (audio story)|The Bride of Peladon]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Arcturan Treaty of [[2085]] was once said to be the first ''official'' instrument of peaceful contact between [[human]]ity and [[alien]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dying Days]]'') | The Arcturan Treaty of [[2085]] was once said to be the first ''official'' instrument of peaceful contact between [[human]]ity and [[alien]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dying Days (novel)|The Dying Days]]'') | ||
By the [[2210s]], the Arcturans were trading goods with [[human]]s. [[Gustav Zemler]] thought that they "watched the humans carefully during negotiations, as an adult might watch a child". This was because humans had only recently gained space travel technology. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction (novel)|The Janus Conjunction]]'') | By the [[2210s]], the Arcturans were trading goods with [[human]]s. [[Gustav Zemler]] thought that they "watched the humans carefully during negotiations, as an adult might watch a child". This was because humans had only recently gained space travel technology. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction (novel)|The Janus Conjunction]]'') | ||
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At some point after settling [[Cluut-ett-Pictar]], the planet was attacked by an Arcturan strike-force. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]'') | At some point after settling [[Cluut-ett-Pictar]], the planet was attacked by an Arcturan strike-force. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[GodEngine (novel)|GodEngine]]'') | ||
In [[3885]], [[Peladon]] was attempting entry into the [[Galactic Federation]]. In the original timeline, the Arcturan delegate [[Arcturus (The Curse of Peladon)|Arcturus]] killed [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|Alpha Centauri]] and blamed the [[Ice Warrior]]s, sending the Federation into chaos. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') The [[Time Lord]]s intervened and sent in the [[Third Doctor]], who was chosen as the target and saved by [[Ssorg]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]'') | In [[3885]], [[Peladon]] was attempting entry into the [[Galactic Federation]]. In the original timeline, the Arcturan delegate [[Arcturus (The Curse of Peladon)|Arcturus]] killed [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|Alpha Centauri]] and blamed the [[Ice Warrior]]s, sending the Federation into chaos. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') The [[Time Lord]]s intervened and sent in the [[Third Doctor]], who was chosen as the target and saved by [[Ssorg]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') | ||
=== Undated events === | === Undated events === | ||
The [[Semblance of Draxyx]] was an Arcturan and a member of the [[Endangered Dangerous Species Society]]. He was one of the members who arrived and was killed on [[Planet 1]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap]]'') | The [[Semblance of Draxyx]] was an Arcturan and a member of the [[Endangered Dangerous Species Society]]. He was one of the members who arrived and was killed on [[Planet 1]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Doctor Trap (novel)|The Doctor Trap]]'') | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor]] once reminisced about the time he, [[Rose Tyler]] and an Arcturan shared an experience in a cellar. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Day of the Troll (audio story)|The Day of the Troll]]'') | The [[Tenth Doctor]] once reminisced about the time he, [[Rose Tyler]] and an Arcturan shared an experience in a cellar. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Day of the Troll (audio story)|The Day of the Troll]]'') | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 8 May 2016
Arcturans were a species from the planet Arcturus. They resembled humanoid skulls with tendrils.
Technology
In order to survive off their own planet, the Arcturans required life support systems. The most vital system was the helium regenerator. (TV: The Curse of Peladon) These systems would range from simple boxes with a necessary equipment to advanced systems capable of travelling and surviving nearly anywhere. (PROSE: The Doctor Trap)
Culture
Though the Arcturans knew of the Doctor, records of him were scarce. (PROSE: The Doctor Trap) They were known for being profit-obsessed and self-serving. (PROSE: Interference - Book One) The Arcturans were also known to make tea. (PROSE: Lucifer Rising) During the early 23rd century, the Arcturans were willing but suspicious traders with humans. (PROSE: The Janus Conjunction) Their language was called Arcturan. (AUDIO: The Bride of Peladon)
History
The Arcturan Treaty of 2085 was once said to be the first official instrument of peaceful contact between humanity and aliens. (PROSE: The Dying Days)
By the 2210s, the Arcturans were trading goods with humans. Gustav Zemler thought that they "watched the humans carefully during negotiations, as an adult might watch a child". This was because humans had only recently gained space travel technology. (PROSE: The Janus Conjunction)
At some point after settling Cluut-ett-Pictar, the planet was attacked by an Arcturan strike-force. (PROSE: GodEngine)
In 3885, Peladon was attempting entry into the Galactic Federation. In the original timeline, the Arcturan delegate Arcturus killed Alpha Centauri and blamed the Ice Warriors, sending the Federation into chaos. (PROSE: Legacy) The Time Lords intervened and sent in the Third Doctor, who was chosen as the target and saved by Ssorg. (TV: The Curse of Peladon)
Undated events
The Semblance of Draxyx was an Arcturan and a member of the Endangered Dangerous Species Society. He was one of the members who arrived and was killed on Planet 1. (PROSE: The Doctor Trap)
The Tenth Doctor once reminisced about the time he, Rose Tyler and an Arcturan shared an experience in a cellar. (AUDIO: The Day of the Troll)
The Doctor once claimed to have won the Arcturan outer cluster in a game of inter-dimensional Buckaroo. (AUDIO: The Beautiful People)
