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'''N-Space''' or '''Normal-Space''' is the name occasionally given to the prime [[universe]], usually in order to distinguish it from [[E-Space]].
'''N-Space''' (a.ka. '''Normal Space''') was the name given to the main universe prime [[universe]] to distinguish it from the smaller [[E-Space]]. All but a few of [[the Doctor]]'s adventures have taken place in N-Space.  


[[The Doctor]] appeared to suggest that N-Space is a positive universe and E-Space its negative counterpart. This was based upon the fact that the [[TARDIS scanner]] continued to show images of N-Space even after materialising on Alzarius, and that the scanner system, rather than being a simple optical relay, apparently depicts whatever exists at the ship's current co-ordinates. The Doctor suggested that the system operated off the absolute value of the co-ordinates and thus could not process negative co-ordinates. The scanner system was made functional again simply by replacing its original N-Space image translator with one native to E-Space.
==Co-ordinates==
Unlike E-Space, which uses co-ordinates that have a negative value, relative to navigational system of the [[the Doctor's TARDIS]], N-Space uses positive co-ordinates. [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] suggested, then, that N-Space was a positive universe and E-Space its negative counterpart.  


'With the significant exception of E-Space, most of the [[parallel universe]]s yet seen have histories closely mirroring those of the primary universe, albeit usually with one key historical divergence. This may indicate that these alternate worlds are also in some way still a part of N-Space.
This was based upon the fact that the [[TARDIS scanner]] continued to show images of N-Space even after materialising on [[Alzarius]], which had the same co-ordinates as [[Gallifrey]], though reversed. The Doctor suggested that, rather simplying relaying visual information, the scanner operated off the absolute value of the co-ordinates and thus could not process negative co-ordinates. The scanner system was made functional again simply by replacing its original N-Space [[image translator]] with one native to E-Space. ([[DW]]: ''[[Full Circle]]'')


'The name N-Space was also used as the designation for another dimension whose spectral inhabitants attempted to invade [[Earth]].
[[The Gateway]], whose co-ordinates had a zero value (neither positive nor negative) served as a place of transit between N-Space and E-Space. ([[DW]]: ''[[Warriors' Gate]]'')
 
==Transit points==
Aside from the via the Gateway, objects can pass from N-Space to E-Space via a CVE, as did [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Full Circle]]'') The [[Great Vampire]] traveled to E-Space from N-Space via means unknown, as did the [[Human]] ship, the ''[[Hydrax]]'' ([[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'').
 
:''The Hydrax presumbably passes accidentally through a CVE, like the TARDIS. We do not know if objects can pass from E-Space to N-Space, intentionally.''
 
==Notes==
*[[Alternative timeline]]s to the main universe of N-Space exist also, however these do not appear to have negative co-ordinates.
*Apart from a very few adventures taking place outside the normal universe, all of the adventures of the Doctor have taken place in N-Space.
*The name N-Space was also used as the designation for another dimension whose spectral inhabitants attempted to invade [[Earth]].
 
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Revision as of 13:21, 1 March 2007

N-Space (a.ka. Normal Space) was the name given to the main universe prime universe to distinguish it from the smaller E-Space. All but a few of the Doctor's adventures have taken place in N-Space.

Co-ordinates

Unlike E-Space, which uses co-ordinates that have a negative value, relative to navigational system of the the Doctor's TARDIS, N-Space uses positive co-ordinates. The Doctor suggested, then, that N-Space was a positive universe and E-Space its negative counterpart.

This was based upon the fact that the TARDIS scanner continued to show images of N-Space even after materialising on Alzarius, which had the same co-ordinates as Gallifrey, though reversed. The Doctor suggested that, rather simplying relaying visual information, the scanner operated off the absolute value of the co-ordinates and thus could not process negative co-ordinates. The scanner system was made functional again simply by replacing its original N-Space image translator with one native to E-Space. (DW: Full Circle)

The Gateway, whose co-ordinates had a zero value (neither positive nor negative) served as a place of transit between N-Space and E-Space. (DW: Warriors' Gate)

Transit points

Aside from the via the Gateway, objects can pass from N-Space to E-Space via a CVE, as did the Doctor's TARDIS (DW: Full Circle) The Great Vampire traveled to E-Space from N-Space via means unknown, as did the Human ship, the Hydrax (DW: State of Decay).

The Hydrax presumbably passes accidentally through a CVE, like the TARDIS. We do not know if objects can pass from E-Space to N-Space, intentionally.

Notes

  • Alternative timelines to the main universe of N-Space exist also, however these do not appear to have negative co-ordinates.
  • Apart from a very few adventures taking place outside the normal universe, all of the adventures of the Doctor have taken place in N-Space.
  • The name N-Space was also used as the designation for another dimension whose spectral inhabitants attempted to invade Earth.
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