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The '''Weevils''' are a | The '''Weevils''' are a race of savage [[alien]] [[humanoid]]s that can be found in [[Cardiff]] due to the [[Cardiff Rift]]. | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Weevils are roughly [[humanoid]] in shape and size, but are a bit taller and have | Weevils are roughly [[humanoid]] in shape and size, but are a bit taller and have flattened faces with many sharp, fang-like teeth. Though faster and stronger then [[Human]]s, they aren't extraordinarily powerful and can be injured with electricity or brute force. Weevils are a highly adaptable species, being able to develop a resistance to the [[Anti-Weevil spray]] commonly used by the [[Torchwood 3]] staff. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | ||
:''No definitive origin has been given for the Weevils, though [[Mark Lynch]] believes that the Weevils may be descended from [[Human]]s, at a point when "all that is left is rage", whereas early [http://www.torchwood.org.uk/html/weevils/images/paper-scrap.jpg Torchwood Research] believes they definitely aren't derived from a native [[Earth]] species.'' | |||
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:'' | Weevils have mild telepathic abilities and can feel strong emotions from other Weevils far away. This allows them to develop a basic social order, mourning the pain and loss of other Weevils. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | ||
== | ==History== | ||
The Weevils have been arriving on [[Earth]] for over a thousands years, and have been seen in the such places as the sewers of [[Early human history|4th century]] [[Byzantium]] and [[1930]]s [[New York]]. (''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'') They have been more commonly seen in [[2000s|21 century]] [[Cardiff]], where they live in the sewers. They generally eat the most common resource in the sewers, though they occasionally venture out to feed on [[Human]]s. They have a distinctive hunting style, always going straight for the kill by biting and ripping at the throat and body. ([[TW]]: ''[[Countrycide]]'', ''[[Everything Changes]]'') | |||
One of the jobs of the [[Torchwood 3]] is to capture these Weevils when they cause problems. Several cages are kept for storing these rogue Weevils and [[Anti-Weevil spray]] and handcuffs are stored for this purpose. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') The Weevils were also captured by [[Mark Lynch]] for his [[Weevil Fight Club]], where Humans fought against Weevils to deal with pent up rage. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | |||
:''Though seemingly unintelligent, all Weevils have been shown wearing Human-like clothes. Whether they steal them or make them themselves is unknown. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
*[[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'' | *[[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'' | ||
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*[[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'' | *[[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'' | ||
[[Category:Humanoid species]] | [[Category:Humanoid species]] | ||
[[Category:Torchwood]] | [[Category:Torchwood]] | ||
[[Category:Time-sensitive species]] | [[Category:Time-sensitive species]] | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 26 January 2007
The Weevils are a race of savage alien humanoids that can be found in Cardiff due to the Cardiff Rift.
Physiology
Weevils are roughly humanoid in shape and size, but are a bit taller and have flattened faces with many sharp, fang-like teeth. Though faster and stronger then Humans, they aren't extraordinarily powerful and can be injured with electricity or brute force. Weevils are a highly adaptable species, being able to develop a resistance to the Anti-Weevil spray commonly used by the Torchwood 3 staff. (TW: Combat)
- No definitive origin has been given for the Weevils, though Mark Lynch believes that the Weevils may be descended from Humans, at a point when "all that is left is rage", whereas early Torchwood Research believes they definitely aren't derived from a native Earth species.
Weevils have mild telepathic abilities and can feel strong emotions from other Weevils far away. This allows them to develop a basic social order, mourning the pain and loss of other Weevils. (TW: Combat)
History
The Weevils have been arriving on Earth for over a thousands years, and have been seen in the such places as the sewers of 4th century Byzantium and 1930s New York. (torchwood.org.uk) They have been more commonly seen in 21 century Cardiff, where they live in the sewers. They generally eat the most common resource in the sewers, though they occasionally venture out to feed on Humans. They have a distinctive hunting style, always going straight for the kill by biting and ripping at the throat and body. (TW: Countrycide, Everything Changes)
One of the jobs of the Torchwood 3 is to capture these Weevils when they cause problems. Several cages are kept for storing these rogue Weevils and Anti-Weevil spray and handcuffs are stored for this purpose. (TW: Everything Changes) The Weevils were also captured by Mark Lynch for his Weevil Fight Club, where Humans fought against Weevils to deal with pent up rage. (TW: Combat)
- Though seemingly unintelligent, all Weevils have been shown wearing Human-like clothes. Whether they steal them or make them themselves is unknown.
