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}}The '''Vanir''' were a cadre of slaves employed by the Terminus Corporation to run the space station of [[Terminus]].
}}The '''Vanir''' were a cadre of slaves employed by the Terminus Corporation to run the space station of [[Terminus]].


The Vanir were controlled by the Corporation with the anti-viral drug [[Hydromel]], which they depended on for protection against [[Lazar's Disease]]. Their escape from the station was prevented by isolating them from the spaceship that removed successfully treated Lazars; until the intercession of [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], they were unaware such a ship even existed. They are homosexuals, and why wouldn't they be if the only women they meet are diseased? The only people they could have sex with are each other, men have needs!
The Vanir were controlled by the Corporation with the anti-viral drug [[Hydromel]], which they depended on for protection against [[Lazar's Disease]]. Their escape from the station was prevented by isolating them from the spaceship that removed successfully treated Lazars; until the intercession of [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], they were unaware such a ship even existed.


Vanir were outfitted with a suit of armor that served as a method for administering Hydromel. A cylinder of Hydromel was inserted into the chest piece, and appeared to be gradually depleted.
Vanir were outfitted with a suit of armor that served as a method for administering Hydromel. A cylinder of Hydromel was inserted into the chest piece, and appeared to be gradually depleted.
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==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==
* The name "[[wikipedia:Vanir|Vanir]]" comes from Norse mythology and refers to a tribe of gods who made war on the rest. Many of the Vanir characters in ''Terminus'' are given names with a Scandinavian sound to them.
* The name "[[wikipedia:Vanir|Vanir]]" comes from Norse mythology and refers to a tribe of gods who made war on the rest. Many of the Vanir characters in ''Terminus'' are given names with a Scandinavian sound to them.


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Revision as of 06:49, 1 September 2009

The Vanir were a cadre of slaves employed by the Terminus Corporation to run the space station of Terminus.

The Vanir were controlled by the Corporation with the anti-viral drug Hydromel, which they depended on for protection against Lazar's Disease. Their escape from the station was prevented by isolating them from the spaceship that removed successfully treated Lazars; until the intercession of the Doctor, they were unaware such a ship even existed.

Vanir were outfitted with a suit of armor that served as a method for administering Hydromel. A cylinder of Hydromel was inserted into the chest piece, and appeared to be gradually depleted.

At least one of the Vanir was formerly a space pirate until he was betrayed into slavery by his commander. The origin of the other Vanir is unknown.

Most of the Vanir had a pale, gaunt appearance. This may be due to the radiation on Terminus, a side-effect of Hydromel, or other factors such as malnutrition, or a combination of any of these.

Since the slavery of the Vanir was completely dependent on Hydromel, they were able to free themselves once Nyssa agreed to stay on Terminus to synthesize it for them. (DW: Terminus)

Behind the Scenes

  • The name "Vanir" comes from Norse mythology and refers to a tribe of gods who made war on the rest. Many of the Vanir characters in Terminus are given names with a Scandinavian sound to them.