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The '''Sycorax''' are a superstitious race of warriors which attempted to invade [[Earth]] in [[Christmas]], [[2006]].
The '''Sycorax''' are a superstitious race of warriors which attempted to [[alien invasion|invade]] [[Earth]] in [[Christmas]], [[2006]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==


===Physical appearance===
===Physical appearance===
The Sycroax had red skin or naked musculature. The crew of the asteroid ship that invaded Earth wore insect-like helmets which conceal other white bony helmets (or exoskeletal carapaces) upon their heads. They also wore crimson robes.
The Sycroax have a raw, skinless appearance. The crew of the asteroid ship that invaded Earth wore insect-like helmets which conceal other white bony helmets (or exoskeletal carapaces) upon their heads. They wore loose crimson robes.


===Culture===
===Culture===
They have a vague sense of honour and pride, with some respect for the laws of combat. Though they have advanced technology, like [[space travel]] and energy whips, they are still a superstitious race who believed in [[magic]] and [[witch]]craft. Despite this, their leader saw through [[Rose Tyler]]'s attempt at bluff and bluster (she pretended to have the authority to turn the invasion away) without any difficulty. Their native [[language]] is Sycoraxic. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')
They have a vague sense of honour and pride, with some respect for the laws of combat. Though they have advanced technology such as interstellar [[space travel]] and energy whips, they are still a superstitious race who believed in [[magic]] and [[witch]]craft. Despite this, their leader saw through [[Rose Tyler]]'s attempt at bluff and bluster (she pretended to have the authority to turn the invasion away) without any difficulty. Their native [[language]] is [[Sycoraxic]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Sycorax.jpg|right|thumb|left| A Sycorax in armour with the [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')]]
[[Image:Sycorax.jpg|right|thumb|left| A Sycorax in armour with the [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')]]


[[UNIT]] had no record of the Sycorax ever in their files, suggesting that the following was their first encounter with [[Earth]], despite their apparent familiarity with its location and [[Sol|solar system]].
[[UNIT]] had no record of the Sycorax ever in their files, suggesting that the following was their first encounter with Earth, despite their apparent familiarity with its location and [[Sol|solar system]].


A [[Human]] [[space probe]], ''[[Guinevere One]]'', crashed into a Sycorax spaceship near [[Mars]]. The Sycorax's intent was to enslave humanity and steal their resources. With a sample of A+ [[blood]] from the probe, they would use [[blood control]] to force humanity into surrendering. Their leader controlled everyone with the A+ blood type, commanding them to stand on the top of the tallest buildings. [[Harriet Jones]] and several people from [[UNIT]] are brought to the Sycorax spaceship where they deliver their ultimatum: Half of the world to be sold into slavery or a third kill themselves.
A [[Human]] [[space probe]], ''[[Guinevere One]]'', crashed into a Sycorax spaceship near [[Mars]]. The Sycorax's intent was to enslave humanity and steal their resources. With a sample of A+ [[blood]] from the probe, they would use [[blood control]] to force humanity into surrendering. Their leader controlled everyone with the A+ blood type, commanding them to stand on the top of the tallest buildings. Then-[[Prime Minister]] of the [[Great Britain]] [[Harriet Jones]] and several UNIT personnel were brought to the Sycorax spaceship where they deliver their ultimatum: Half of the world to be sold into slavery or a third kill themselves.


At this time, [[Mickey Smith|Mickey]], Rose and the Doctor (who had just [[regeneration|regenerated]]) were inside [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]. The Sycorax picked up a signal from the TARDIS’ advanced technology and [[teleport]]ed them to their ship. [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] activated the blood control but no humans killed themselves; their survival instincts were too strong. The Sycorax were forced to leave [[Earth]] and humanity alone after the Doctor defeated their leader in a sword duel. Although the Sycorax ship was leaving, the Prime Minister of the time, [[Harriet Jones]], ordered [[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]] to fire at the retreating Sycorax ship and destroyed it outright. The Doctor considered this murder. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] (who had just [[regeneration|regenerated]]) and his allies [[Mickey Smith|Mickey]] and Rose and  were inside [[the Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]]. The Sycorax picked up a signal from the TARDIS’ advanced technology and [[teleport]]ed them to their ship. The Doctor activated the blood control but no humans killed themselves; their survival instincts were too strong. The Sycorax were forced to leave [[Earth]] and humanity alone after the Doctor defeated their leader in a sword duel. Although the Sycorax ship was retreating and leaving Earth Harriet Jones, ordered [[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]] to fire at it and had it destroyed outright. The Doctor considered this an acto of mass murder. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')


[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Tenth Doctor enemies]]
[[Category:Tenth Doctor enemies]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]]

Revision as of 19:22, 16 March 2007


The Sycorax are a superstitious race of warriors which attempted to invade Earth in Christmas, 2006.

Characteristics

Physical appearance

The Sycroax have a raw, skinless appearance. The crew of the asteroid ship that invaded Earth wore insect-like helmets which conceal other white bony helmets (or exoskeletal carapaces) upon their heads. They wore loose crimson robes.

Culture

They have a vague sense of honour and pride, with some respect for the laws of combat. Though they have advanced technology such as interstellar space travel and energy whips, they are still a superstitious race who believed in magic and witchcraft. Despite this, their leader saw through Rose Tyler's attempt at bluff and bluster (she pretended to have the authority to turn the invasion away) without any difficulty. Their native language is Sycoraxic. (DW: The Christmas Invasion)

History

File:Sycorax.jpg
A Sycorax in armour with the the Doctor (DW: The Christmas Invasion)

UNIT had no record of the Sycorax ever in their files, suggesting that the following was their first encounter with Earth, despite their apparent familiarity with its location and solar system.

A Human space probe, Guinevere One, crashed into a Sycorax spaceship near Mars. The Sycorax's intent was to enslave humanity and steal their resources. With a sample of A+ blood from the probe, they would use blood control to force humanity into surrendering. Their leader controlled everyone with the A+ blood type, commanding them to stand on the top of the tallest buildings. Then-Prime Minister of the Great Britain Harriet Jones and several UNIT personnel were brought to the Sycorax spaceship where they deliver their ultimatum: Half of the world to be sold into slavery or a third kill themselves.

The Doctor (who had just regenerated) and his allies Mickey and Rose and were inside his TARDIS. The Sycorax picked up a signal from the TARDIS’ advanced technology and teleported them to their ship. The Doctor activated the blood control but no humans killed themselves; their survival instincts were too strong. The Sycorax were forced to leave Earth and humanity alone after the Doctor defeated their leader in a sword duel. Although the Sycorax ship was retreating and leaving Earth Harriet Jones, ordered Torchwood to fire at it and had it destroyed outright. The Doctor considered this an acto of mass murder. (DW: The Christmas Invasion)