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novel name= The Highest Science| | novel name= The Highest Science| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File:NA011_highestscience.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br/>[[Virgin New Adventures]] | | series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br />[[Virgin New Adventures]] | | ||
number= 11 | | number= 11 | | ||
doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] | | doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] | | ||
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release date= [[February]] [[1993]] | | release date= [[February]] [[1993]] | | ||
format= Paperback Book, 258 Pages | | format= Paperback Book, 258 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20377-1 | | ||
previous story= [[Transit]] | | previous story= [[Transit]] | | ||
next story= [[The Pit]] }} | next story= [[The Pit]] }} | ||
'''''The Highest Science''''', published in [[1993]], is the eleventh book in the [[Virgin New Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Gareth Roberts]], and features the [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Bernice Summerfield]]. | '''''The Highest Science''''', published in [[1993]], is the eleventh book in the [[Virgin New Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Gareth Roberts]], and features the [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Bernice Summerfield]]. | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
'''[[Sakkrat]].''' | '''[[Sakkrat]].''' | ||
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When [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] alerts the Doctor and Bernice to the presence of an enormous temporal fluctuation on a large, green, unremarkable planet, they are not to know of any connection with the legend. | When [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] alerts the Doctor and Bernice to the presence of an enormous temporal fluctuation on a large, green, unremarkable planet, they are not to know of any connection with the legend. | ||
But the connection is there, and it will lead them into conflict with the monstrous [[Chelonian | But the connection is there, and it will lead them into conflict with the monstrous [[Chelonian]]s, with their contempt for human parasites; into adventure with a group of youngsters whose musical taste has suddenly become dangerously significant; and will force them to face [[Sheldukher]], the most wanted criminal in the galaxy. | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
==Characters== | == Characters == | ||
*[[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] | * [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] | ||
*[[Bernice Summerfield]] | * [[Bernice Summerfield]] | ||
*General [[Fakrid]] | * General [[Fakrid]] | ||
*[[Sheldukher]] | * [[Sheldukher]] | ||
**One of the most wanted men in the galaxy. | ** One of the most wanted men in the galaxy. | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
===[[:Category:Astronomical objects|Astronomical objects]]=== | === [[:Category:Astronomical objects|Astronomical objects]] === | ||
* The following planets/ systems are mentioned (and briefly explained); [[Sakkrat]], [[Vaagon]], [[Evertrin]], [[Earth]], [[Chelonia]], [[Lasty's Nebula]], [[Naiad]], [[Menelot]], [[Harma (planet)|Harma]], [[Checkley's World]], [[North Gate]], [[Tayloe]], [[Mang]], [[Miradilus Four]], [[Regurel]], [[Mars]], [[Draconia]], [[Mulkos]], [[Mordala]], [[Exalfa]], [[Adorno]], [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]], [[Heaven]], [[Sensuron]], [[Riftok]], [[Masel]], [[Arcturus]], [[Hogsumm]], [[Atvares Minor]]. | * The following planets/ systems are mentioned (and briefly explained); [[Sakkrat]], [[Vaagon]], [[Evertrin]], [[Earth]], [[Chelonia]], [[Lasty's Nebula]], [[Naiad]], [[Menelot]], [[Harma (planet)|Harma]], [[Checkley's World]], [[North Gate]], [[Tayloe]], [[Mang]], [[Miradilus Four]], [[Regurel]], [[Mars]], [[Draconia]], [[Mulkos]], [[Mordala]], [[Exalfa]], [[Adorno]], [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]], [[Heaven]], [[Sensuron]], [[Riftok]], [[Masel]], [[Arcturus]], [[Hogsumm]], [[Atvares Minor]]. | ||
===[[:Category:Books|Books]]=== | === [[:Category:Books|Books]] === | ||
*[[Gustaf Urnst]] wrote about discovering the secrets of [[Sakkrat]]. | * [[Gustaf Urnst]] wrote about discovering the secrets of [[Sakkrat]]. | ||
*''[[The Everywoman Guide to Hassle Free Space Travel]]'' is mentioned. | * ''[[The Everywoman Guide to Hassle Free Space Travel]]'' is mentioned. | ||
===[[:Category:Biology|Biology]]=== | === [[:Category:Biology|Biology]] === | ||
*General [[Fakrid]] is the only fertile Chelonian on the planet, but goes into a form of menstrual shock when his latest clutch of eggs dies. | * General [[Fakrid]] is the only fertile Chelonian on the planet, but goes into a form of menstrual shock when his latest clutch of eggs dies. | ||
===[[:Category:The Doctor|The Doctor]]=== | === [[:Category:The Doctor|The Doctor]] === | ||
*The Doctor again "plays stupid" so the [[Chelonian]]s won't kill him. | * The Doctor again "plays stupid" so the [[Chelonian]]s won't kill him. | ||
===[[:Category:Foods and beverages|Foods and beverages]]=== | === [[:Category:Foods and beverages|Foods and beverages]] === | ||
* Bernice drinks [[Bubbleshake]], an oral appetite suppressant containing [[Fabi weed]] extract. It has many side effects, one of which is brain disintegration. | * Bernice drinks [[Bubbleshake]], an oral appetite suppressant containing [[Fabi weed]] extract. It has many side effects, one of which is brain disintegration. | ||
*Bernice can't find any [[alcohol]] in the TARDIS. | * Bernice can't find any [[alcohol]] in the TARDIS. | ||
===[[:Category:Individuals|Individuals]]=== | === [[:Category:Individuals|Individuals]] === | ||
*[[Sheldukher]] is one of the most wanted men in the galaxy. | * [[Sheldukher]] is one of the most wanted men in the galaxy. | ||
===[[:Category:Species|Species]]=== | === [[:Category:Species|Species]] === | ||
* [[Chelonian]]s are large cybernetic turtles who hate humans. | * [[Chelonian]]s are large cybernetic turtles who hate humans. | ||
===[[:Category:Sports|Sports]]=== | === [[:Category:Sports|Sports]] === | ||
*[[Bernice Summerfield]] knows some aikido. | * [[Bernice Summerfield]] knows some aikido. | ||
===[[:Category:Theories and concepts|Theories and concepts]]=== | === [[:Category:Theories and concepts|Theories and concepts]] === | ||
* The [[Fortean Flicker]]s are metaphysical phenomenon associated with random events. | * The [[Fortean Flicker]]s are metaphysical phenomenon associated with random events. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
*A prelude to this novel was published in [[DWM 196]]. | * A prelude to this novel was published in [[DWM 196]]. | ||
*The 2009 special ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'' features elements of this story; whereas a tube train passes through a Fortean Flicker to Sakkrat here, a red London bus passes through a wormhole onto San Helios in the 2009 story. | * The 2009 special ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'' features elements of this story; whereas a tube train passes through a Fortean Flicker to Sakkrat here, a red London bus passes through a wormhole onto San Helios in the 2009 story. | ||
*The writer of both pieces, [[Gareth Roberts]], was to use the Chelonians in ''Planet of the Dead'', but the heat of the Dubai desert where filming was to be was thought too severe for an actor to wear a heavy Chelonian turtle costume in. | * The writer of both pieces, [[Gareth Roberts]], was to use the Chelonians in ''Planet of the Dead'', but the heat of the Dubai desert where filming was to be was thought too severe for an actor to wear a heavy Chelonian turtle costume in. | ||
==Continuity== | == Continuity == | ||
* The humans and Chelonians frozen in time at the climax of this story are unfrozen in [[NA]]: ''[[Happy Endings]]''. | * The humans and Chelonians frozen in time at the climax of this story are unfrozen in [[NA]]: ''[[Happy Endings]]''. | ||
==Timeline== | == Timeline == | ||
*This story occurs after [[VD]]: ''[[Playback]]'' | * This story occurs after [[VD]]: ''[[Playback]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[DWM]]: ''[[Emperor of the Daleks!]]'' | * This story occurs before [[DWM]]: ''[[Emperor of the Daleks!]]'' | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.drwhoguide.com/whona11p.htm Prelude to '''The Highest Science''' as published in DWM #196] | * [http://www.drwhoguide.com/whona11p.htm Prelude to '''The Highest Science''' as published in DWM #196] | ||
*{{dwrefguide|who_na11.htm|The Highest Science}} | * {{dwrefguide|who_na11.htm|The Highest Science}} | ||
*{{whoniverse|NA11.php|The Highest Science}} | * {{whoniverse|NA11.php|The Highest Science}} | ||
* [http://www.oocities.com/rico.briggs/high.html Doctor Who Bewildering Reference Guide to '''The Highest Science'''] | * [http://www.oocities.com/rico.briggs/high.html Doctor Who Bewildering Reference Guide to '''The Highest Science'''] | ||
Revision as of 17:53, 5 November 2011
The Highest Science, published in 1993, is the eleventh book in the Virgin New Adventures series. It was written by Gareth Roberts, and features the Seventh Doctor and Bernice Summerfield.
Publisher's summary
Many legends speak of this world, home of an ancient empire destroyed by its own greatest achievement: the Highest Science, the pinnacle of technological discovery.
When the TARDIS alerts the Doctor and Bernice to the presence of an enormous temporal fluctuation on a large, green, unremarkable planet, they are not to know of any connection with the legend.
But the connection is there, and it will lead them into conflict with the monstrous Chelonians, with their contempt for human parasites; into adventure with a group of youngsters whose musical taste has suddenly become dangerously significant; and will force them to face Sheldukher, the most wanted criminal in the galaxy.
Plot
to be added
Characters
- The Doctor
- Bernice Summerfield
- General Fakrid
- Sheldukher
- One of the most wanted men in the galaxy.
References
Astronomical objects
- The following planets/ systems are mentioned (and briefly explained); Sakkrat, Vaagon, Evertrin, Earth, Chelonia, Lasty's Nebula, Naiad, Menelot, Harma, Checkley's World, North Gate, Tayloe, Mang, Miradilus Four, Regurel, Mars, Draconia, Mulkos, Mordala, Exalfa, Adorno, Alpha Centauri, Heaven, Sensuron, Riftok, Masel, Arcturus, Hogsumm, Atvares Minor.
Books
- Gustaf Urnst wrote about discovering the secrets of Sakkrat.
- The Everywoman Guide to Hassle Free Space Travel is mentioned.
Biology
- General Fakrid is the only fertile Chelonian on the planet, but goes into a form of menstrual shock when his latest clutch of eggs dies.
The Doctor
- The Doctor again "plays stupid" so the Chelonians won't kill him.
Foods and beverages
- Bernice drinks Bubbleshake, an oral appetite suppressant containing Fabi weed extract. It has many side effects, one of which is brain disintegration.
- Bernice can't find any alcohol in the TARDIS.
Individuals
- Sheldukher is one of the most wanted men in the galaxy.
Species
- Chelonians are large cybernetic turtles who hate humans.
Sports
- Bernice Summerfield knows some aikido.
Theories and concepts
- The Fortean Flickers are metaphysical phenomenon associated with random events.
Notes
- A prelude to this novel was published in DWM 196.
- The 2009 special Planet of the Dead features elements of this story; whereas a tube train passes through a Fortean Flicker to Sakkrat here, a red London bus passes through a wormhole onto San Helios in the 2009 story.
- The writer of both pieces, Gareth Roberts, was to use the Chelonians in Planet of the Dead, but the heat of the Dubai desert where filming was to be was thought too severe for an actor to wear a heavy Chelonian turtle costume in.
Continuity
- The humans and Chelonians frozen in time at the climax of this story are unfrozen in NA: Happy Endings.
Timeline
- This story occurs after VD: Playback
- This story occurs before DWM: Emperor of the Daleks!
External links
- Prelude to The Highest Science as published in DWM #196
- The Highest Science at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: The Highest Science at The Whoniverse
- Doctor Who Bewildering Reference Guide to The Highest Science
