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The '''Photon beam''' was a laser weapon incorporated by Professor [[Marius]] into his invention, [[K9]].
The '''Photon beam''' was a laser weapon incorporated by Professor [[Marius]] into his invention, [[K9]].


==Characteristics==
== Characteristics ==
In standard K9 models, a metal tube came out of a hole at the front of the robot's  head and it fired the beam. However, in the case of [[K9 Mark I]]'s future incarnations such as [[K9 Mark 2]], it was simply fired out of the hole, several smaller holes inside also lit up when the weapon was charged. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Mind Snap]]'') For [[K9 Mark II|Mark II]] and early instances of [[K9 Mark III|Mark III]], the beam was red. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'', ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'', [[KAC]]: ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') Although in K9 Mark I and III's later life along with [[K9 Mark IV]]{{what}} and K9 Mark I's later incarnations, the beam was a more orange colour. ([[DW]]: ''[[School Reunion]]'', [[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'', [[K9TV]]: ''[[Liberation]]'')
In standard K9 models, a metal tube came out of a hole at the front of the robot's  head and it fired the beam. However, in the case of [[K9 Mark I]]'s future incarnations such as [[K9 Mark 2]], it was simply fired out of the hole, several smaller holes inside also lit up when the weapon was charged. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Mind Snap]]'') For [[K9 Mark II|Mark II]] and early instances of [[K9 Mark III|Mark III]], the beam was red. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'', ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'', [[KAC]]: ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') Although in K9 Mark I and III's later life along with [[K9 Mark IV]]{{what}} and K9 Mark I's later incarnations, the beam was a more orange colour. ([[DW]]: ''[[School Reunion]]'', [[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'', [[K9TV]]: ''[[Liberation]]'')


[[file:PhotonBeam.PNG|thumb|250px|left|[[K9 Mark 2]] fires his photon beam. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Mind Snap]]'')]]
[[File:PhotonBeam.PNG|thumb|250px|left|[[K9 Mark 2]] fires his photon beam. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Mind Snap]]'')]]
===Settings===
=== Settings ===


The original [[K9 Mark I]] and Mark II's photon beams could stun and kill. Later models created by the [[Fourth Doctor]] could only stun.
The original [[K9 Mark I]] and Mark II's photon beams could stun and kill. Later models created by the [[Fourth Doctor]] could only stun.


==Abilities and Weaknesses==
== Abilities and Weaknesses ==
''Note that abilites demonstrated in more advanced models may not be present in earlier versions, as such, the specific model is stated.''
''Note that abilites demonstrated in more advanced models may not be present in earlier versions, as such, the specific model is stated.''


K9 Mark I's photon beam was ineffective against [[Sontaran]] armour. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') K9 Mark II's photon beam was able to destroy [[Dalek]]s. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Dogs of Doom]]'') K9 Mark IV's photon beam could disintergrate a swarm of [[Rakweed]] spores. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
K9 Mark I's photon beam was ineffective against [[Sontaran]] armour. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') K9 Mark II's photon beam was able to destroy [[Dalek]]s. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Dogs of Doom]]'') K9 Mark IV's photon beam could disintergrate a swarm of [[Rakweed]] spores. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')


K9 Mark 2's photon beam was able to heat and cook food, such as a tin of baked [[bean]]s, although it resulted in the beans bursting out of the tin. When K9 applied this technique to a [[Korven]], white light seem to emerge from its eyes and mouth and its body cracked with white light before finally exploding, leaving its clothes behind. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Korven]]'') It could deactivate a device such as a [[Space-Time Manipulator]] without damaging it. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]'') It could also be turned into a photon spread to dispersef gas from a vapour bomb. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Last Oak Tree]]'')
K9 Mark 2's photon beam was able to heat and cook food, such as a tin of baked [[bean]]s, although it resulted in the beans bursting out of the tin. When K9 applied this technique to a [[Korven]], white light seem to emerge from its eyes and mouth and its body cracked with white light before finally exploding, leaving its clothes behind. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Korven]]'') It could deactivate a device such as a [[Space-Time Manipulator]] without damaging it. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]'') It could also be turned into a photon spread to dispersef gas from a vapour bomb. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Last Oak Tree]]'')


The [[Jixen]] were able to reflect and enhance photon beams. K9 was merely able to halt them with a shot. This ability was later incorperated into [[Trojan]], who was so strong it was able to knock K9 back. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Eclipse of the Korven]]'')
The [[Jixen]] were able to reflect and enhance photon beams. K9 was merely able to halt them with a shot. This ability was later incorperated into [[Trojan]], who was so strong it was able to knock K9 back. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Eclipse of the Korven]]'')
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Revision as of 04:18, 5 November 2011

The Photon beam was a laser weapon incorporated by Professor Marius into his invention, K9.

Characteristics

In standard K9 models, a metal tube came out of a hole at the front of the robot's head and it fired the beam. However, in the case of K9 Mark I's future incarnations such as K9 Mark 2, it was simply fired out of the hole, several smaller holes inside also lit up when the weapon was charged. (K9TV: Mind Snap) For Mark II and early instances of Mark III, the beam was red. (DW: The Invasion of Time, The Ribos Operation, KAC: A Girl's Best Friend) Although in K9 Mark I and III's later life along with K9 Mark IV[statement unclear] and K9 Mark I's later incarnations, the beam was a more orange colour. (DW: School Reunion, SJA: The Gift, K9TV: Liberation)

File:PhotonBeam.PNG
K9 Mark 2 fires his photon beam. (K9TV: Mind Snap)

Settings

The original K9 Mark I and Mark II's photon beams could stun and kill. Later models created by the Fourth Doctor could only stun.

Abilities and Weaknesses

Note that abilites demonstrated in more advanced models may not be present in earlier versions, as such, the specific model is stated.

K9 Mark I's photon beam was ineffective against Sontaran armour. (DW: The Invasion of Time) K9 Mark II's photon beam was able to destroy Daleks. (DWM: The Dogs of Doom) K9 Mark IV's photon beam could disintergrate a swarm of Rakweed spores. (SJA: The Gift)

K9 Mark 2's photon beam was able to heat and cook food, such as a tin of baked beans, although it resulted in the beans bursting out of the tin. When K9 applied this technique to a Korven, white light seem to emerge from its eyes and mouth and its body cracked with white light before finally exploding, leaving its clothes behind. (K9TV: The Korven) It could deactivate a device such as a Space-Time Manipulator without damaging it. (K9TV: Oroborus) It could also be turned into a photon spread to dispersef gas from a vapour bomb. (K9TV: The Last Oak Tree)

The Jixen were able to reflect and enhance photon beams. K9 was merely able to halt them with a shot. This ability was later incorperated into Trojan, who was so strong it was able to knock K9 back. (K9TV: The Eclipse of the Korven)