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{{Infobox Individual
{{Infobox Individual
|individual name= Cyber-Leader
|image = [[Cyber-Leader.png250px]]
|alias= Leader, CyberLord
|individual name = Cyber-Leader
|image= [[File:Cyber-Leader7.jpg|250px]]
|alias = Leader
|race= [[Cyberman]]
|race = [[Cybus Cybermen|Cybermen]]
|home planet= [[Mondas]]
|home planet = [[Earth]] ([[Pete's World]])
|home era= [[20th century]]
|home era = [[21st century]]
|appearances= <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]''</li>
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts]]''/ ''[[Doomsday]]''<br> [[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''<br>[[NSA]]: ''[[Made of Steel]]''
|actor=<ul><li>[[Christopher Robbie]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'' only)</li><li>[[David Banks]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'', ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'', ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')</li></ul>
|actor = [[Paul Kasey]] (Body)<br>[[Ruari Mears]] (Body)<br>[[Nicholas Briggs]] (Voice)
}}
}}
 
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:''You may be looking for the [[Cyber-Leader (Pete's World)|Leader of the Cybus Cybermen]]''
The '''Cyber-Leader''' served as leader of the [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] of [[Pete's World|another universe]].
 
A '''Cyber-Leader''' was part of the hierarchy of the [[Cybermen]].


==Profile==
==Profile==
A Cyber-Leader would serve as the supreme leader of the Cybermen, when the [[Cyber-Controller]] was not present. Cyber-Leaders are sometimes accompanied and assisted by a [[Cyber-Lieutenant]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')
During the [[2007]] invasion of the Doctor's [[Earth]], the Cyber-Leader was identified by black handle bars on its helmet. When the Leader was destroyed, the information it had was downloaded into another Cyberman who would be upgraded to Cyber-Leader. The first leader during the meeting with the Doctor was destroyed by [[the Preachers]] whilst the second was slain by [[Yvonne Hartman]] in her converted form. ([[DW]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts]]'' / ''[[Doomsday]]'')
 
There appear to have been several Cyber-Leaders, it is unclear whether their existence overlapped or not. It is known however that Leaders were of sufficient value to warrant, a personal guard of [[Cybermen]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'')
 
Although Cyber-Leaders shared the same basic vulnerabilities as their subordinates, they were stronger than normal Cybermen. When attacked with [[gold]], they were more resistant ([[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]''). They were designated as the Leader by either a black helmet ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]''), or black handle bars on their helmet ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'', [[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', [[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'' and ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'') dependent upon the specific sub-species of Cyberman. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: Cybermen|DW: Cybermen]]'')
 
[[Image:st--4d36.jpg|250px|thumb|The Cyber-Leader that attempted to destroy Voga. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')]]
 
==History==
===[[Voga]]===
A Cyber-Leader was in command of an ancient Cybership which attempted to destroy the planet of Gold, [[Voga]], in order to stop the production of [[Glittergun]]s. It was killed when it's ship was destroyed by the [[Vogan]] rocket, Sky Striker. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
 
===Start of the [[Cyber-Wars]]===
A Cyber-Leader planned to destroy [[Earth]] using [[Cyber-bomb]]s to stop a conference which would lead to an alliance against the Cybermen. When it's [[Cyberman android|android]]'s were destroyed and the bomb had failed, it sent the Cybermen to attack [[Brigg's freighter]]. It's cargo, unknown to the crew, being an army of Cybermen. They awoke and took over the ship. The Cyber-Leader planned to destroy life on Earth through hitting it with the craft that they had reprogrammed. The craft was brought back in time by [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], it still hit the earth and wiped out the Dinosaurs. The Cyber-Leader then attacked the Doctor, [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan Jovanka]] in [[The Doctor's TARDIS]]. The Doctor was able to grind [[Adric]]'s gold star badge into the Cyber-Leader's chest. It shot at the TARDIS console and was finally killed when it was shot several times by the Doctor ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'')
 
===In the [[Death Zone]]===
A Cyber-Leader was in command of a squad [[Time Scoop]]ed by [[Borusa]] to the [[Death Zone]]. It found the Doctor and [[The Master (Tremas)|the Master]] and fired at them. The Doctor was able to escape using the Master's homing beacon while the Master was able trick the Cybermen into working with him to destroy the [[Time Lord]]s. They went to a giant chessboard in the [[Dark Tower]]. When the Cybermen attempted to cross they were all electrocuted. The Cyber-Leader asked why the Master had betrayed them, he told him the safe path changed with every journey. When the Master showed the Cyber-Leader the safe path under threat of death he turned around and killed the Cyber-Leader. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'')


===Saving [[Mondas]]===
Another Cyberleader turned up in [[1851]], although this design of Cyberleader was actually known as a [[Cyber-Lord (The Next Doctor)|Cyber-Lord]]. This leader had black handle bars and a redesigned black face plate with a transparent "window" through which its [[brain]] could be seen. This Cyber-Lord was destroyed by the [[CyberKing]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Next Doctor]]'')
A Cyber-Leader was second in command to the Cyber-Controller in it's attempt to time travel and destroy Earth in the year [[1985]] so that [[Mondas]] would not be destroyed [[1986|the next year]]. He along with the Cyber-Controller were shot dead by [[Sixth Doctor|the Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')


===The [[Nemesis]]===
When the Cybermen joined [[The Alliance]] formed to imprison [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] in the [[Pandorica]] in order to save the [[Universe]], a Cyberleader led the fleet which travelled to [[Stonehenge]], 102 A.D. along with the rest of the Alliance and locked the Doctor in the Pandorica. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')
A Cyber-Leader lead a shuttle to Earth [[1988]] to find the [[Nemesis]], they massacred the [[Neo-Nazis]]. The Cyber-Leader was wounded by a gold coin shot by [[Ace]], however he survived and shot dead [[De Flores]] when he held the bow, the Cyber-Leader was killed by [[Richard Maynarde]] when he stabbed him with [[Lady Peinforte|Peinforte]]'s gold arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')


==See Also==
The Alliance's plan failed however, and as a result, several species, including the Cybermen, were wiped from existence, leaving only stone "after-images" behind. When the Doctor reset the universe and timeline, The Cyber Leader along with all things that were destroyed throughout history, were restored to their original form and place in space and time. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Big Bang]]'')
*[[Cyber-Controller]] (Cyber-Leader's immediate superior)
*[[Cyber-Lieutenant]] (Cyber-Leader's immediate subordinate)


==See also==
*[[John Lumic]], the Cyber-Controller.
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The Cyber-Leader served as leader of the Cybermen of another universe.

Profile

During the 2007 invasion of the Doctor's Earth, the Cyber-Leader was identified by black handle bars on its helmet. When the Leader was destroyed, the information it had was downloaded into another Cyberman who would be upgraded to Cyber-Leader. The first leader during the meeting with the Doctor was destroyed by the Preachers whilst the second was slain by Yvonne Hartman in her converted form. (DW: Army of Ghosts / Doomsday)

Another Cyberleader turned up in 1851, although this design of Cyberleader was actually known as a Cyber-Lord. This leader had black handle bars and a redesigned black face plate with a transparent "window" through which its brain could be seen. This Cyber-Lord was destroyed by the CyberKing. (DW: The Next Doctor)

When the Cybermen joined The Alliance formed to imprison The Doctor in the Pandorica in order to save the Universe, a Cyberleader led the fleet which travelled to Stonehenge, 102 A.D. along with the rest of the Alliance and locked the Doctor in the Pandorica. (DW: The Pandorica Opens)

The Alliance's plan failed however, and as a result, several species, including the Cybermen, were wiped from existence, leaving only stone "after-images" behind. When the Doctor reset the universe and timeline, The Cyber Leader along with all things that were destroyed throughout history, were restored to their original form and place in space and time. (DW: The Big Bang)

See also