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A '''neutron bomb''' is a [[nuclear weapon]] that releases a larger than usual fraction of its yield as neutron radiation. 20th-century human versions have nearly the same blast and thermal effects as a normal tactical nuclear | A '''neutron bomb''' is a [[nuclear weapon]] that releases a larger than usual fraction of its yield as neutron radiation. 20th-century human versions have nearly the same blast and thermal effects as a normal tactical nuclear weapon, but the radiation can kill enemy inside hardened targets (e.g. tanks) that would otherwise have survived. Alien versions may release a much higher fraction of their output as neutrons, killing organic life in a wide area without producing a large explosion. | ||
On [[Skaro]], neutron bombs were used in the [[neutronic war]] between the [[Dal]]s and the [[Thal]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks]]'') These eventually caused the [[Humanoid Dalek]]s to [[mutation|mutate]] into the "[[Dalek|machine Daleks]]". ([[DC]]: ''[[Genesis of Evil]]'') | On [[Skaro]], neutron bombs were used in the [[neutronic war]] between the [[Dal]]s and the [[Thal]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks]]'') These eventually caused the [[Humanoid Dalek]]s to [[mutation|mutate]] into the "[[Dalek|machine Daleks]]". ([[DC]]: ''[[Genesis of Evil]]'') | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 14 December 2009
A neutron bomb is a nuclear weapon that releases a larger than usual fraction of its yield as neutron radiation. 20th-century human versions have nearly the same blast and thermal effects as a normal tactical nuclear weapon, but the radiation can kill enemy inside hardened targets (e.g. tanks) that would otherwise have survived. Alien versions may release a much higher fraction of their output as neutrons, killing organic life in a wide area without producing a large explosion.
On Skaro, neutron bombs were used in the neutronic war between the Dals and the Thals. (DW: The Daleks) These eventually caused the Humanoid Daleks to mutate into the "machine Daleks". (DC: Genesis of Evil)
The War Lords' Security Chief decided to use a neutron bomb to destroy the Humans' resistance movement, but the Doctor saved them by transporting them in a SIDRAT to Central control. (DW: The War Games)
In the 1970s, the Doctor used a neutron bomb on the Moon to destroy the Daleks' base there. (TVC: The Disintegrator)
