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== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
In overall charge of the Chancellery Guard was the [[Castellan]]. The Castellan acted as police chief and | In overall charge of the Chancellery Guard was the [[Castellan]]. The Castellan acted as police chief and often sat on the High Council due to his important position. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') The [[Fourth Doctor]] once referred to [[Kelner]] as a "jumped up guard." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
Reporting directly to the Castellan were the Chancellery Guard [[Commander]]s. The commanders rank was denoted by ornate breastplates, gold coloured or adorned helmets and uniform braiding. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin]]'') | |||
Directly below the Commanders were the [[Captain]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]'') There were also Lieutenants. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Harvest]]'') | |||
Commander [[Andred]], impressed by [[K9 Mark I|K9]]'s ability, noted that if K9 was a member of the Chancellery Guard, he would make him a Sergeant. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') | |||
Commander [[Andred]], impressed by [[K9 Mark I|K9]]'s ability, noted that if K9 was a member of the Chancellery Guard, he would make him a | |||
Rank-and-file guards wore red uniforms and helmets, with a white cape. The uniform was accented in white striping. The guards communicated through wristbands and carried the [[staser]] as their sidearm. The boots and elbow pads that the Chancellery Guard wore changed from a copper colour to silver at different points in the Time Lords' regime.{{Fact}} | Rank-and-file guards wore red uniforms and helmets, with a white cape. The uniform was accented in white striping. The guards communicated through wristbands and carried the [[staser]] as their sidearm. The boots and elbow pads that the Chancellery Guard wore changed from a copper colour to silver at different points in the Time Lords' regime.{{Fact}} | ||
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Posing as a "[[Castellan]] Bond", rogue [[Time Agent]] [[Scott Thrower]] had his group of shapeshifting [[Gizou]] [[mercenary|mercenaries]] disguise themselves as Chancellery Guards on [[Helion]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Fraud (comic story)|Time Fraud]]'') | Posing as a "[[Castellan]] Bond", rogue [[Time Agent]] [[Scott Thrower]] had his group of shapeshifting [[Gizou]] [[mercenary|mercenaries]] disguise themselves as Chancellery Guards on [[Helion]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Time Fraud (comic story)|Time Fraud]]'') | ||
[[Jerricho]] advised and oversaw the execution of the [[Fifth Doctor]] when his body was possessed by [[Omega]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | |||
== Known members == | == Known members == | ||
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== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
In the TV series there is only ever one Castellan seen at a time, but in the [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey audio series]] each Chapter House appears to have at least one Castellan. The ones in the audio series are referred to as "chapter Castellans" whilst in ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'', the Castellan is referred to as "the duty Castellan".''<nowiki/>'' | In the TV series there is only ever one Castellan seen at a time, but in the [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey audio series]], each Chapter House appears to have at least one Castellan. The ones in the audio series are referred to as "chapter Castellans" whilst in ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'', the Castellan is referred to as "the duty Castellan".''<nowiki/>'' | ||
[[Category:Gallifreyan organisations]] | [[Category:Gallifreyan organisations]] | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 12 July 2018
The Chancellery Guard was the organisation responsible for security and law enforcement on Gallifrey. They reported to the Castellan and were normally equipped with staser pistols. (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
Function
The Chancellery Guards were the police service of Gallifrey, the only people allowed to carry arms inside of the Citadel. (TV: The Invasion of Time)
Structure
In overall charge of the Chancellery Guard was the Castellan. The Castellan acted as police chief and often sat on the High Council due to his important position. (TV: Arc of Infinity) The Fourth Doctor once referred to Kelner as a "jumped up guard." (TV: The Invasion of Time)
Reporting directly to the Castellan were the Chancellery Guard Commanders. The commanders rank was denoted by ornate breastplates, gold coloured or adorned helmets and uniform braiding. (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
Directly below the Commanders were the Captains. (AUDIO: Gallifrey) There were also Lieutenants. (PROSE: Blood Harvest)
Commander Andred, impressed by K9's ability, noted that if K9 was a member of the Chancellery Guard, he would make him a Sergeant. (TV: The Invasion of Time)
Rank-and-file guards wore red uniforms and helmets, with a white cape. The uniform was accented in white striping. The guards communicated through wristbands and carried the staser as their sidearm. The boots and elbow pads that the Chancellery Guard wore changed from a copper colour to silver at different points in the Time Lords' regime.[source needed]
History
The First Doctor and his granddaughter Susan Foreman were being pursued by the Chancellery Guard at the time of their departure from Gallifrey. (AUDIO: The Beginning)
Posing as a "Castellan Bond", rogue Time Agent Scott Thrower had his group of shapeshifting Gizou mercenaries disguise themselves as Chancellery Guards on Helion. (COMIC: Time Fraud)
Jerricho advised and oversaw the execution of the Fifth Doctor when his body was possessed by Omega. (TV: Arc of Infinity)
Known members
- Andred (TV: The Invasion of Time)
- Annos (AUDIO: Gallifrey)
- Hallan (AUDIO: Gallifrey)
- Henzil (AUDIO: Gallifrey)
- Hilred (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
- Janartis (AUDIO: Gallifrey)
- Jomdek (PROSE: Lungbarrow)
- Kelner (TV: The Invasion of Time)
- Maxil (TV: Arc of Infinity)
- Peltroc (PROSE: The Infinity Doctors)
- Raimor (PROSE: The Infinity Doctors)
- Raldeth (AUDIO: The Sirens of Time)
- Redred (PROSE: Lungbarrow)
- Solis (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
- Spandrell (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
- Varn (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Invasion of Time)
- Wynter (AUDIO: Lies)
- Zorell (PROSE: Blood Harvest)
- Solex (AUDIO: Legion of the Lost, A Thing of Guile)
Behind the scenes
In the TV series there is only ever one Castellan seen at a time, but in the Gallifrey audio series, each Chapter House appears to have at least one Castellan. The ones in the audio series are referred to as "chapter Castellans" whilst in Arc of Infinity, the Castellan is referred to as "the duty Castellan".
