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{{cleanup|needs to comply with the [[tardis:manual of style]].}} {{oou}} The '''Tenza''' were a species of [[alien]] chameleons with powerful [[psychic]] abilities.
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== Biology ==
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=== Life cycle ===
|Species name = Tenza
The Tenza had similar behaviour patterns to a cuckoo bird. Shortly after birth, they drifted in space, looking for the nearest habitable world and a family that wanted a child (but could not naturally achieve one). After locating such a family, the Tenza infant would adapt itself to perfectly suit its environment and alter the surrogate parents' memory and the memories of those around them to believe the child had always been a part of the family. After that the alien would live out its life as a member of that species, without conscious knowledge of their true nature.
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|type = Empathic species
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|origin =
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]''
|mentions =
|individuals= [[George (Night Terrors)|George]]
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The '''Tenza''' were a species of [[alien]] [[wikipedia:Brood parasite|whose young were raised by another species]].


Despite their ability to mimic another species perfectly they possessed certain odd "tics" that drew attention, especially when distressed. [[ Alex (Night Terrors)|Alex]] mentioned some of these to [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]], saying that [[George (Night Terrors)|George]] blinked too much when he was frightened or stared off into space at odd times. However, should a Tenza be rejected by their surrogate parents, their telepathic abilities would play havoc with their environment. This was the case with George, a Tenza who had established himself as the child of Alex and [[Claire]], who believed his parents wanted to get rid of him because they were struggling to help him cope with his phobias. This brought his phobias to life in a dollhouse that was governed by the [[Peg Doll]]s, who would terrorise him and abduct anyone who terrified him. ([[DW]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]''). The matter was resolved when the Doctor was able to help George's father realise that, despite what George was, there was still a paternal bond between them.
==Biology==
Tenza had advanced, though subconscious, [[psychic power]]s, allowing them to live among other species. They used a [[perception filter]] to remove inconsistencies in their history. [[George (Night Terrors)|One Tenza]] was capable of capturing people who frightened him, shrinking them down to fit in a doll house and eventually turning them into [[peg doll|living dolls]]. He could also contact the [[Eleventh Doctor]]'s [[psychic paper]] while he was many million of light years away. ([[DW]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]'')


== Culture ==
===Light Cycle===
Tenza were born in space, where they drifted until they found a habitable world. They found a family that they could live in, then infiltrated it. The Tenza infant would adapt itself to perfectly suit its environment and alter the surrogate parents' memory and the memories of those around them. After that the alien would live out its life as a member of that species, without conscious realization of their true nature. These Tenza would have some odd "tics" which drew attention; for example, [[Alex (Night Terrors)|Alex]] noted that [[George (Night Terrors)|George]] blinked too much when he was frightened or would stare off in to space at odd times. If the Tenza felt it was threatened or likely to be removed, their telepathic abilities would start to play havoc with their environment. ([[DW]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]'')


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==History==
In [[2002]], [[Claire (Night Terrors)|Claire]] and [[Alex (Night Terrors)|Alex]] learned that they were unable to have children. At this point, a Tenza came to [[Earth]] and became their child [[George (Night Terrors)|George]]. Though considered an odd child, they had no idea he was anything other than [[human]].


==Abilities==
By the time he was 8, George's phobias started to develop. His parents tried to help him, but eventually decided he needed professional help. George thought this would mean he would be taken away, and this was enough to set off his psychic defences. His phobias came to life in a doll house, which was governed by the [[Peg Doll]]s who would terrorise him and abduct anyone who terrified him. He also contacted the [[Eleventh Doctor]] on his [[psychic paper]]. When the Doctor came to investigate, he eventually realised that George wasn't human. This set off George's defence, pulling both the Doctor and Alex into the doll house. When they were attacked by the Peg Dolls, the Doctor tried to get George to help them, which caused him to be pulled into the doll house and attacked by the Peg Dolls as well. When Alex saw that his son was in danger and tried to save him, it proved to George that his fear of his parents sending him away was unfounded, returning everything to normal. ([[DW]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]'')
 
[[Category:Psychic species]]
The Tenza posessed incredibly powerful psychic abilities but due to the nature of the race, individuals were not consciously aware of them. Their abilities worked on a subconscious level and increased in strength depending on the emotional state of the the Tenza.
[[Category:Spaceborne species]]
 
A terrified George was able to reach out to the Doctor on the other side of several Galaxies.
 
The Tenza were able to create their own personal worlds in a small space. In George's case, this world took the form of storage space for his various fears. One such fear manifested it self in living psychic constructs of walking Peg Dolls that fed on the child's fears. While their very presence terrified George, they seemed to protect him in their own way; they abducted anyone who threatened/scared George or his surrogate family. They were  temporarily stopped when George entered their world, but threatened him when he feared being taken from his parents. They stopped completely when Alex ran to defend George from them, proving to the child his fear of his parents sending him away was unfounded.
 
== Behind the scenes ==
 
*The Tenza are similar to several other creaturers that the doctor encountered including the [[Isolus]] and the [[Malus]], both of whom were strong enough to bring psychic projections to life.
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Revision as of 04:59, 4 September 2011

The Tenza were a species of alien whose young were raised by another species.

Biology

Tenza had advanced, though subconscious, psychic powers, allowing them to live among other species. They used a perception filter to remove inconsistencies in their history. One Tenza was capable of capturing people who frightened him, shrinking them down to fit in a doll house and eventually turning them into living dolls. He could also contact the Eleventh Doctor's psychic paper while he was many million of light years away. (DW: Night Terrors)

Light Cycle

Tenza were born in space, where they drifted until they found a habitable world. They found a family that they could live in, then infiltrated it. The Tenza infant would adapt itself to perfectly suit its environment and alter the surrogate parents' memory and the memories of those around them. After that the alien would live out its life as a member of that species, without conscious realization of their true nature. These Tenza would have some odd "tics" which drew attention; for example, Alex noted that George blinked too much when he was frightened or would stare off in to space at odd times. If the Tenza felt it was threatened or likely to be removed, their telepathic abilities would start to play havoc with their environment. (DW: Night Terrors)

History

In 2002, Claire and Alex learned that they were unable to have children. At this point, a Tenza came to Earth and became their child George. Though considered an odd child, they had no idea he was anything other than human.

By the time he was 8, George's phobias started to develop. His parents tried to help him, but eventually decided he needed professional help. George thought this would mean he would be taken away, and this was enough to set off his psychic defences. His phobias came to life in a doll house, which was governed by the Peg Dolls who would terrorise him and abduct anyone who terrified him. He also contacted the Eleventh Doctor on his psychic paper. When the Doctor came to investigate, he eventually realised that George wasn't human. This set off George's defence, pulling both the Doctor and Alex into the doll house. When they were attacked by the Peg Dolls, the Doctor tried to get George to help them, which caused him to be pulled into the doll house and attacked by the Peg Dolls as well. When Alex saw that his son was in danger and tried to save him, it proved to George that his fear of his parents sending him away was unfounded, returning everything to normal. (DW: Night Terrors)

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