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|affiliation = [[Torchwood 3]] | |affiliation = [[Torchwood 3]] | ||
|origin = Unknown | |origin = Unknown | ||
|appearances = <ul><li>[[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'' | |appearances = <ul><li>[[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]''</li><li>[[TW]]: ''[[Day One]]'' (minor)</li><li>[[TWN]]: ''[[Slow Decay]]''</li><li>[[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]''</li><li>[[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]''</li><li[[TW]]: ''[[Sleeper]]'' (minor)<li><li>[[TW]]: ''[[Reset]]''</li><li>[[TW]]:''[[Dead Man Walking]]''</li></ul> | ||
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|Mentions = [[TW]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'' | |Mentions = [[TW]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'' | ||
|individuals = [[Janet]] | |individuals = [[Janet]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Weevils''' | |||
The '''Weevils''' were a race of savage [[alien]] [[humanoid]]s that could be found in [[Cardiff (Whoniverse)|Cardiff]], presumably due to the [[Cardiff Rift]]. | |||
==Physiology and characteristics== | ==Physiology and characteristics== | ||
[[Image:Weevil-draw.jpg|thumb|left|A sketch of a Weevil, used as target practice by [[Jack Harkness]] and [[Gwen Cooper]]. (''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')]] | [[Image:Weevil-draw.jpg|thumb|left|A sketch of a Weevil, used as target practice by [[Jack Harkness]] and [[Gwen Cooper]]. (''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'')]] | ||
Weevils | Weevils were roughly humanoid in shape and size, but are a bit taller and have flattened faces with many sharp, fang-like teeth. Though faster and stronger then [[Human]]s, they aren't extraordinarily powerful and can be injured with electricity, brute force or by Torchwood's [[anti-Weevil spray]]. Weevils are a highly adaptable species, being able to develop a resistance to the spray that the [[Torchwood 3]] staff had developed. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') They were unable or unwilling to communicate with Humans. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') | ||
Weevils | Weevils had mild [[telepathic]] abilities and couuld feel strong emotions from other Weevils far away. This allows them to develop a basic social order and to mourn the pain and loss of other Weevils. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') When the Cardiff rift fractured, Weevils in captivity in [[the Hub]]'s basement howled, seemingly with fear, leading [[Jack Harkness]] to speculate that the Weevils had some degree of [[time sensitivity]]. They could also detect the illusions created by [[Bilis Manger]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'') The Weevils appeared to be scared of the [[sleeper agent]]s in a manner that Jack had never seen. ([[TW]]: ''[[Sleeper]]'') | ||
The [[Pharm]] was able to extract a [[:wikipedia:pesticide|pesticide]] and a powerful [[:wikipedia:defoliant|defoliant]] from the | The [[Pharm]] was able to extract a [[:wikipedia:pesticide|pesticide]] and a powerful [[:wikipedia:defoliant|defoliant]] from the Weevils. ([[TW]]: ''[[Reset]]'') | ||
==Origins== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | |||
Though the [[Torchwood Institute]] did not know the native time period and/or homeworld of the Weevils, an uninformed layperson, [[Mark Lynch]] believed, however that the Weevils may be descended from Humans, at a point in the future when "all that is left is rage" ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]''). However, early [http://www.torchwood.org.uk/html/weevils/images/paper-scrap.jpg Torchwood Research] believes they aren't derived from any native [[Earth]] species. (''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'') | |||
===Interactions with Humans=== | |||
The Weevils have been arriving on [[Earth]] for over a thousand years, and [[Torchwood 2]] believes they have been seen in the such places as the sewers of [[Early human history|4th century]] [[Byzantium]] and [[1930s]] [[New York]]. The [[Torchwood Institute]] had known about them since the [[1950s]]. (''[[Torchwood website|torchwood.org.uk]]'') | |||
In [[1497]], via a [[Resurrection Gauntlet]], a powerful being, [[Dorac]], identified with and embodying death itself, entered the [[Universe]]. The Weevils worshipped it. Humans associated Weevils with death and in, woodcuts, illustrated a being intermediate between the popular image of the [[Grim Reaper]] and the Weevils, intimating that the Weevils had, perhaps, inspired the Grim Reaper image. They also ([[TW]]: ''[[Dead Man Walking]]'') | |||
They have been more commonly seen in [[21st century]] [[Cardiff (Whoniverse)|Cardiff]], where hundreds | They have been more commonly seen in [[21st century]] [[Cardiff (Whoniverse)|Cardiff]], where hundreds lived in the sewers. They generally ate the most common resource in the sewers, though they occasionally venture out to feed on [[Human]]s. They have a distinctive hunting style, always going straight for the kill by biting and ripping at the throat and body. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'', ''[[Countrycide]]'') | ||
One of the jobs of the Torchwood 3 is to capture these Weevils and put them in storage cells in the lower level of the Hub. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'' onwards). Several cages are kept for storing these rogue Weevils and anti-Weevil spray and handcuffs are stored for this purpose. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') The Weevils were also captured by Mark Lynch for his [[Weevil Fight Club]], where Humans battled against Weevils to deal with their pent up rage. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | One of the jobs of the Torchwood 3 is to capture these Weevils and put them in storage cells in the lower level of the Hub. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'' onwards). Several cages are kept for storing these rogue Weevils and anti-Weevil spray and handcuffs are stored for this purpose. ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') The Weevils were also captured by Mark Lynch for his "[[Weevil Fight Club]]", where Humans battled against Weevils to deal with their pent-up rage. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | ||
:''Though seemingly unintelligent, all Weevils have been shown wearing what look like black synthetic fabric pajamas. Whether they steal them or make them themselves is unknown. At least one, however, wore an outfit with the words "Torchwood" on it, suggesting that Torchwood 3 clothes them after they capture them.'' | :''Though seemingly unintelligent, all Weevils have been shown wearing what look like black synthetic fabric pajamas. Whether they steal them or make them themselves is unknown. At least one, however, wore an outfit with the words "Torchwood" on it, suggesting that Torchwood 3 clothes them after they capture them.'' | ||
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:''When the fractures sealed up and the other temporal refugees returned home, we do not know if the new Weevils vanished as well.'' | :''When the fractures sealed up and the other temporal refugees returned home, we do not know if the new Weevils vanished as well.'' | ||
A large group of Weevils inhabited [[St. Mary's]], an abandoned, accumulated odd Human items and guarded a Resurrection Gauntlet. (Presumbably one of two, the other having gotten destroyed by Torchwood 3.) When Dorac, the death entity, returned and possessed the undead [[Owen Harper]], Weevils followed and did reverence to him.([[TW]]: ''[[Dead Man Walking]]'') | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 4 March 2008
The Weevils were a race of savage alien humanoids that could be found in Cardiff, presumably due to the Cardiff Rift.
Physiology and characteristics
Weevils were roughly humanoid in shape and size, but are a bit taller and have flattened faces with many sharp, fang-like teeth. Though faster and stronger then Humans, they aren't extraordinarily powerful and can be injured with electricity, brute force or by Torchwood's anti-Weevil spray. Weevils are a highly adaptable species, being able to develop a resistance to the spray that the Torchwood 3 staff had developed. (TW: Combat) They were unable or unwilling to communicate with Humans. (TW: Everything Changes)
Weevils had mild telepathic abilities and couuld feel strong emotions from other Weevils far away. This allows them to develop a basic social order and to mourn the pain and loss of other Weevils. (TW: Combat) When the Cardiff rift fractured, Weevils in captivity in the Hub's basement howled, seemingly with fear, leading Jack Harkness to speculate that the Weevils had some degree of time sensitivity. They could also detect the illusions created by Bilis Manger. (TW: End of Days) The Weevils appeared to be scared of the sleeper agents in a manner that Jack had never seen. (TW: Sleeper)
The Pharm was able to extract a pesticide and a powerful defoliant from the Weevils. (TW: Reset)
History
Origins
Though the Torchwood Institute did not know the native time period and/or homeworld of the Weevils, an uninformed layperson, Mark Lynch believed, however that the Weevils may be descended from Humans, at a point in the future when "all that is left is rage" (TW: Combat). However, early Torchwood Research believes they aren't derived from any native Earth species. (torchwood.org.uk)
Interactions with Humans
The Weevils have been arriving on Earth for over a thousand years, and Torchwood 2 believes they have been seen in the such places as the sewers of 4th century Byzantium and 1930s New York. The Torchwood Institute had known about them since the 1950s. (torchwood.org.uk)
In 1497, via a Resurrection Gauntlet, a powerful being, Dorac, identified with and embodying death itself, entered the Universe. The Weevils worshipped it. Humans associated Weevils with death and in, woodcuts, illustrated a being intermediate between the popular image of the Grim Reaper and the Weevils, intimating that the Weevils had, perhaps, inspired the Grim Reaper image. They also (TW: Dead Man Walking)
They have been more commonly seen in 21st century Cardiff, where hundreds lived in the sewers. They generally ate the most common resource in the sewers, though they occasionally venture out to feed on Humans. They have a distinctive hunting style, always going straight for the kill by biting and ripping at the throat and body. (TW: Everything Changes, Countrycide)
One of the jobs of the Torchwood 3 is to capture these Weevils and put them in storage cells in the lower level of the Hub. (TW: Everything Changes onwards). Several cages are kept for storing these rogue Weevils and anti-Weevil spray and handcuffs are stored for this purpose. (TW: Everything Changes) The Weevils were also captured by Mark Lynch for his "Weevil Fight Club", where Humans battled against Weevils to deal with their pent-up rage. (TW: Combat)
- Though seemingly unintelligent, all Weevils have been shown wearing what look like black synthetic fabric pajamas. Whether they steal them or make them themselves is unknown. At least one, however, wore an outfit with the words "Torchwood" on it, suggesting that Torchwood 3 clothes them after they capture them.
When the Cardiff rift fractured, more Weevils than ever appeared on the streets, making Torchwood 3's task of rounding them up even more difficult. (TW: End of Days)
- When the fractures sealed up and the other temporal refugees returned home, we do not know if the new Weevils vanished as well.
A large group of Weevils inhabited St. Mary's, an abandoned, accumulated odd Human items and guarded a Resurrection Gauntlet. (Presumbably one of two, the other having gotten destroyed by Torchwood 3.) When Dorac, the death entity, returned and possessed the undead Owen Harper, Weevils followed and did reverence to him.(TW: Dead Man Walking)
