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'''''Tragedy Day''''' is the twenty-fourth [[Virgin New Adventures|New Adventures]] novel. It was written by [[Gareth Roberts]], who had previously written the New Adventures novel ''[[The Highest Science]]'' and would write another New Adventure novel and four more [[Virgin Missing Adventures|Missing Adventure]] novels. This novel featured the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Bernice Summerfield]] and [[Ace]].
'''''Tragedy Day''''' was the twenty-fourth [[Virgin New Adventures|New Adventures]] novel. It was written by [[Gareth Roberts]], who had previously written the New Adventures novel ''[[The Highest Science]]'' and would write another New Adventure novel and four more [[Virgin Missing Adventures|Missing Adventure]] novels. This novel featured the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Bernice Summerfield]] and [[Ace]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
''Tomorrow, Tragedy Day. Tomorrow, total control.''
''Tomorrow, Tragedy Day. Tomorrow, total control.''


In [[Empire City]] on the planet [[Olleril]], it’s time for the annual Tragedy Day -- when the privileged few celebrate their generosity to the masses.
In [[Empire City]] on the planet [[Olleril]], it's time for the annual Tragedy Day — when the privileged few celebrate their generosity to the masses.


But this year, something is different. Hideous creatures infest the waters around an island that doesn’t officially exist. Assassins arrive to carry out a killing that may endanger the entire universe. A being known as the Supreme One tests horrific weapons. And a secret order of monks observes the growing chaos.
But this year, something is different. Hideous creatures infest the waters around an island that doesn't officially exist. Assassins arrive to carry out a killing that may endanger the entire universe. A being known as the Supreme One tests horrific weapons. And a secret order of monks observes the growing chaos.


Five minutes after they arrive on Olleril, the [[The Doctor's TARDIS (Blood Heat)|TARDIS]] crew know they want to leave. But [[Ace]] is imprisoned in a sinister refugee camp, and [[Bernice Summerfield|Bernice]] and [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] are in the custody of a brutal police gang. There is no way out.
Five minutes after they arrive on Olleril, the [[The Doctor's TARDIS (Blood Heat)|TARDIS]] crew know they want to leave. But [[Ace]] is imprisoned in a sinister refugee camp, and [[Bernice Summerfield|Bernice]] and [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] are in the custody of a brutal police gang. There is no way out.
== Chapter Titles ==
* Prologue: The Curse
# The Refugees
# The Celebrities
# The Night
# The Clearance
# The Slaags
# The Actress
# The Hotel
# The Envoy
# The Preparations
# The Abduction
# The Dancefloor
# The Ally
# The Gunfight
# The Hours
# The Laughter
# The Explosions
# The Battle
# The Outcome


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== References ==
== References ==
=== Astronomical objects ===
* [[Pristatrek Galaxy]]
=== Biology ===
=== Biology ===
* The Doctor has experience at delivering [[baby|babies]].
* The Doctor has experience at delivering [[baby|babies]].
* Bernice learnt how to reset bones "years ago".
=== Books ===
* ''[[Artificial Intelligences: The Moral Dilemma]]''
=== Creatures ===
* [[Aaglon shark]]
* [[Sline lizard]]


=== Culture ===
=== Culture ===
* [[Mazuma]]s are a form of [[currency]].
* [[Mazuma]]s are a form of [[currency]].
* [[Tragedy Day]]


=== The Doctor's items ===
=== The Doctor's items ===
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=== Foods and beverages ===
=== Foods and beverages ===
* [[Rakki]] is an [[alcohol]]ic beverage served on [[Olleril]].
* [[Rakki]] is an [[alcohol]]ic beverage served on [[Olleril]].
=== Individuals ===
* [[Genghis Khan]]
* [[Henry VIII]]
* [[Mary Stuart|Mary, Queen of Scots]]
=== Locations ===
* [[Empire City]]
* [[Empire Clarion]]
* [[Empirica]]
* [[Frinjel 87]]
* [[Vijjan]]
* [[Spindizzy's]]
* [[Yumm's]]
* [[Seventh Quadrant]]
* [[Lerthin Square]]
* [[Luminus]]
* [[Knassos]]
=== Olleril locations ===
* [[Agrave]]
* [[Avax]]
* [[Daisycombe Park]]
* [[Fresta]]
* [[Funland]]
* [[Quantern]]
* [[Vijja]]
* [[Yuvador]]
=== Organisations ===
* [[Vijjan Liberation League]]
* [[Riftet Insurance]]
* [[Toplex Sanitation]]
* [[Friars of Pangloss]]
* [[Rullian Confederacy]]
* [[Tyack's Fittings]]
* [[Fancy That]]
=== Plants ===
* [[Barjorum]]
* [[Frashel]]
=== Planets ===
* [[Argos]]
* [[Eferun]]
* Olleril
* [[Pangloss]]
* [[Phlanji]]
* [[Quique]]
* [[Rexel]]
* [[Zeraticus 2]]
=== Science ===
* [[Psychotronic generator]]
* [[Jauxite]]
* [[Celebroid]]
* [[Triton T80]]
* [[Kallak 56]]
* [[Slaag]]
=== Television series ===
* ''[[Whittaker's Harbour]]''
* ''[[Martha and Arthur]]''
* ''[[Captain Millennium]]''
=== Time Lords ===
* [[Pandorastrumnelliahanfloriana]]
=== Vehicles ===
* ''[[Ganymede (ship)|Ganymede]]''
* ''[[Gargantuan]]''


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 01:56, 18 June 2016

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Tragedy Day was the twenty-fourth New Adventures novel. It was written by Gareth Roberts, who had previously written the New Adventures novel The Highest Science and would write another New Adventure novel and four more Missing Adventure novels. This novel featured the Seventh Doctor, Bernice Summerfield and Ace.

Publisher's summary

Tomorrow, Tragedy Day. Tomorrow, total control.

In Empire City on the planet Olleril, it's time for the annual Tragedy Day — when the privileged few celebrate their generosity to the masses.

But this year, something is different. Hideous creatures infest the waters around an island that doesn't officially exist. Assassins arrive to carry out a killing that may endanger the entire universe. A being known as the Supreme One tests horrific weapons. And a secret order of monks observes the growing chaos.

Five minutes after they arrive on Olleril, the TARDIS crew know they want to leave. But Ace is imprisoned in a sinister refugee camp, and Bernice and the Doctor are in the custody of a brutal police gang. There is no way out.

Plot

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Characters

References

Biology

  • The Doctor has experience at delivering babies.

Culture

The Doctor's items

Foods and beverages

Notes

Continuity

External links

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