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{{Infobox Individual
{{Infobox Individual
|image = [[file:Cyber-Leader.png|250px]]
|individual name= Cyber-Leader
|individual name = Cyber-Leader
|alias= Leader, CyberLord
|alias = Leader
|image= [[file:Cyber-Leader7.jpg|250px]]
|race = [[Cybus Cybermen|Cybermen]]
|race= [[Cyberman]]
|home planet = [[Earth]] ([[Pete's World]])
|home planet= [[Mondas]]
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts]]''/ ''[[Doomsday]]''<br> [[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''<br>[[QR]]: ''[[Made of Steel]]''<br>[[VG]]: ''[[Cyber Assault]]''<br>[[DWBIT]]: ''[[Time of the Cybermen]]''<br>[[VG]]: ''[[Return to Earth]]''
|home era= [[20th century]]
|actor = [[Paul Kasey]] (Body)<br>[[Ruari Mears]] (Body)<br>[[Nicholas Briggs]] (Voice)}}
|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>
The '''Cyber-Leader''' served as leader of the [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] of [[Pete's World|another universe]].
|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>
}}


==Biography==
:''For a general overview of [[Cyber-Leader]]s belonging to the various types of [[Cybermen]], see here.''
[[File:Cyber-Leader_Attacking.png|thumb|The "Cybus" Cyber-Leader. ([[DW]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts]]'' / ''[[Doomsday]]'')]]
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]]'')


A Cyberman that was part of surviving Cybermen made from humans converted ''during'' the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]] (meaning they had not crossed [[the Void]] so they were not contamimated with [[Void stuff]], thus not being sucked back in) became a Cyber-Leader after the battle. The Cybermen planned to open the Void and free the Cybermen trapped inside, however their plans were thawrted by the [[Tenth Doctor]] and[[ Martha Jones]]. The Cyber-Leader was electrocuted by their own [[force field]]. ([[QR]]: ''[[Made of Steel]]'')
A '''Cyber-Leader''' was part of the hierarchy of the [[Cybermen (Mondas)|Cybermen]] originating from [[Mondas]].


When files from Torchwood were stolen by an info-thief, he used the information to create an army of Cybermen. However, the Cybermen turned on him and they attempted to take over the world of [[Centuria]]. ([[DWBIT]]: ''[[The Power of the Cybermen]]'') A Cyber-Leader led the Cybermen during the attempt but the Tenth Doctor was able to get into their headquarters and destroy them. However, there was evidence that the Cyber threat was not totally ended. ([[DWBIT]]: ''[[Time of the Cybermen]]'')
==Profile==
A Cyber-Leader served as the supreme leader of the Cybermen, when the [[Cyber-Controller]] was not present. Cyber-Leaders were sometimes accompanied and assisted by a [[Cyber-Lieutenant]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')


Another Cyber-Leader turned up in [[1851]] after [[2009 Dalek invasion of Earth|escaping]] [[the Void]], 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]]'')
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]]'')


There were other Cybermen which managed to escape the Void. A Cyber-Leader led one group and they were able to develop an early stage of their space travel. Their ship was destroyed by a "rouge artifact" that was really a [[Dalek]] Time Axis. The Cyber-Leader was able to take over the systems of the ''SS Lucy Grey'', however the [[Eleventh Doctor]] was able to overload the ship's systems and destroyed the Cybermen. ([[VG]]: ''[[Return to Earth]]'')
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 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]]'') depending upon the specific sub-species of Cyberman. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: Cybermen|DW: Cybermen]]'')


[[File:Cybus_Cybermen_and_Cyber-Leader.png|thumb|left|The Cyber-Leader during the opening of the Pandorica. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')]]When the Cybermen joined [[The Alliance]] formed to imprison The [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[Pandorica]] in order to save the [[Universe]], the Cyber-Leader which fought in the Torchwood storage area during the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]] 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]]'')
[[file:st--4d36.jpg|250px|thumb|The Cyber-Leader that attempted to destroy Voga. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')]]


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]]'')
==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]]'')


==Alternative Timeline==
===Start of the [[Cyber-Wars]]===
During the war between the Cybermen and the Preachers in [[Pete's World|their own universe]], a Cyber-Leader was selected by the Cybermen to lead them and replace the [[John Lumic|Cyber Controller]]. The Cyber-Leader coordinated the Cyber battle plans and the Cybermen proceeded to clear all the Preacher bases from the planet. The Cybermen victorious, the Cyber-Leader was seen as obsolete and deleted. ([[VG]]: [[Cyber Assault|''Cyber Assault'']])
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 the [[Fifth 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]]'') [[File:Cyberleader_2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Doctor uses Adric's badge to damage the Cyberleader cause of it being made out of gold. (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]]===
A Cyber-Leader was second in command to the Cyber-Controller in its 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 the [[Sixth Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')
 
===The [[Nemesis]]===
A Cyber-Leader lead a shuttle to Earth [[1988]] to find the [[Nemesis]], they massacred the Neo-[[Nazi]]s. 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 [[Peinforte|Lady Peinforte]]'s gold arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')
 
==See Also==
*[[Cyber-Controller]] (Cyber-Leader's immediate superior)
*[[Cyber-Lieutenant]] (Cyber-Leader's immediate subordinate)


==See also==
*[[John Lumic]], the [[Cyber-Controller (Cybus)|Cyber-Controller]].
*[[Cyber-Lord (The Next Doctor)|Cyber-Lord]]
*[[Cyber-Leader]] from [[Mondas]].
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Revision as of 03:22, 29 October 2011

For a general overview of Cyber-Leaders belonging to the various types of Cybermen, see here.

A Cyber-Leader was part of the hierarchy of the Cybermen originating from Mondas.

Profile

A Cyber-Leader served as the supreme leader of the Cybermen, when the Cyber-Controller was not present. Cyber-Leaders were sometimes accompanied and assisted by a Cyber-Lieutenant. (DW: The Five Doctors, Silver Nemesis)

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 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) depending upon the specific sub-species of Cyberman. (REF: DW: Cybermen)

File:St--4d36.jpg
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 Glitterguns. 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-bombs to stop a conference which would lead to an alliance against the Cybermen. When it's 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 the Fifth 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)

The Doctor uses Adric's badge to damage the Cyberleader cause of it being made out of gold. (DW: Earthshock)

In the Death Zone

A Cyber-Leader was in command of a squad Time Scooped by Borusa to the Death Zone. It found the Doctor and 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 Lords. 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

A Cyber-Leader was second in command to the Cyber-Controller in its attempt to time travel and destroy Earth in the year 1985 so that Mondas would not be destroyed the next year. He along with the Cyber-Controller were shot dead by the Sixth Doctor. (DW: Attack of the Cybermen)

The Nemesis

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's gold arrow. (DW: Silver Nemesis)

See Also