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|novel name = The Coming of the Terraphiles
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|series = [[BBC New Series Adventures]]
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|publisher = [[BBC Books]]
|publisher = [[BBC Books]]
|release date = [[14 October]] [[2010]]
|release date = [[14 October]] [[2010]]
|isbn = ISBN 1846079837
|isbn = ISBN 1-84607-983-7
|format = Hardcover Book, 343 Pages
|format = Hardcover Book, 343 Pages
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==Publisher's summary==
== Publisher's summary ==
'There are dark tides running through the universe...' [[Miggea]] - a star on the very edge of reality. The cusp between this universe and the next. A point where space-time has worn thin, and is in danger of collapsing...And the venue for the grand finals of the competition to win the fabled Arrow of Law. The Doctor and Amy have joined the [[Terraphiles]] - a group obsessed with all aspects of [[Earth]]'s history, and dedicated to re-enacting ancient sporting events. They are determined to win the Arrow. But just getting to Miggea proves tricky. Reality is collapsing, ships are disappearing, and Captain Cornelius and his pirates are looking for easy pickings. Even when they arrive, the Doctor and Amy's troubles won't be over. They have to find out who is so desperate to get the Arrow of Law that they will kill for it. And uncover the traitor on their own team. And win the contest fair and square. And, of course, they need to save the universe from total destruction.
'There are dark tides running through the universe...' [[Miggea]] - a star on the very edge of reality. The cusp between this universe and the next. A point where space-time has worn thin, and is in danger of collapsing...And the venue for the grand finals of the competition to win the fabled Arrow of Law. The Doctor and Amy have joined the [[Terraphiles]] - a group obsessed with all aspects of [[Earth]]'s history, and dedicated to re-enacting ancient sporting events. They are determined to win the Arrow. But just getting to Miggea proves tricky. Reality is collapsing, ships are disappearing, and Captain Cornelius and his pirates are looking for easy pickings. Even when they arrive, the Doctor and Amy's troubles won't be over. They have to find out who is so desperate to get the Arrow of Law that they will kill for it. And uncover the traitor on their own team. And win the contest fair and square. And, of course, they need to save the universe from total destruction.
==Characters==
== Characters ==
*[[Eleventh Doctor]]
* [[Eleventh Doctor]]
*[[Amy Pond]]
* [[Amy Pond]]
*[[Cornelius|Captain Cornelius]]
* [[Cornelius|Captain Cornelius]]
*[[Peet Aviv]]
* [[Peet Aviv]]
*[[Frank/Freddie Force]]
* [[Frank/Freddie Force]]
*[[Urquart Banning-Cannon]]
* [[Urquart Banning-Cannon]]
*[[Enola Banning-Cannon]]
* [[Enola Banning-Cannon]]
*[[Jane Banning-Cannon]]
* [[Jane Banning-Cannon]]
*[[Hari Agincourt]]
* [[Hari Agincourt]]
*[[Bingo Lockesley]]
* [[Bingo Lockesley]]
*[[N'hn]]
* [[N'hn]]
*[[Bubbly Boys]]
* [[Bubbly Boys]]
*[[W.G. Grace (The Coming of the Terraphiles)|W.G. Grace]]
* [[W.G. Grace (The Coming of the Terraphiles)|W.G. Grace]]
*[[Abberley|Captain Abberley]]
* [[Abberley|Captain Abberley]]


==References==
== References ==
*The [[Dalek]]s are mentioned.
* The [[Dalek]]s are mentioned.
*[[Nukeball]] is a popular sport among [[Judoon]], but it is forbidden on their planet so the population is not wiped out.
* [[Nukeball]] is a popular sport among [[Judoon]], but it is forbidden on their planet so the population is not wiped out.
*There is a narrative mention of a [[Twelfth Intergalactic War]].
* There is a narrative mention of a [[Twelfth Intergalactic War]].
*The [[Eleventh Doctor]] likes [[Pop-Tart]]s.
* The [[Eleventh Doctor]] likes [[Pop-Tart]]s.
*The Doctor keeps a wind-up laptop in a drawer in the control room, which he uses to check his mail.
* The Doctor keeps a wind-up laptop in a drawer in the control room, which he uses to check his mail.


===Locations===
=== Locations ===
*[[Calypso V]]
* [[Calypso V]]
*[[Canis]]
* [[Canis]]
*[[Miggea]]
* [[Miggea]]
*[[New Venus]]
* [[New Venus]]
*[[Ur XVIII]]
* [[Ur XVIII]]
*[[Venice (planet)|Venice]]
* [[Venice (planet)|Venice]]


==Notes==
== Notes ==
*The novel is also given the title '''Pirates of the Second Aether'''.
* The novel is also given the title '''Pirates of the Second Aether'''.
*According to an interview with the author, [[Captain Jack Harkness]] was to appear in this novel, meeting the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond for the first time.
* According to an interview with the author, [[Captain Jack Harkness]] was to appear in this novel, meeting the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond for the first time.
*The novel is the first one of its format, although it is quite similar to other Eleventh Doctor novels. The font is the same, as is the style for chapter numbering and the first few words of each chapter. The differences include the book's increased length, titles given to each chapter, the front cover can be removed, and the main cast are not seen on the front of the book.
* The novel is the first one of its format, although it is quite similar to other Eleventh Doctor novels. The font is the same, as is the style for chapter numbering and the first few words of each chapter. The differences include the book's increased length, titles given to each chapter, the front cover can be removed, and the main cast are not seen on the front of the book.


==Continuity==
== Continuity ==
*[[Rory Williams]] does not appear in this story. This adventure probably occurs during his period of [[Time Field|non-existance]], between [[DW]]: ''[[Cold Blood]]'' and ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''.
* [[Rory Williams]] does not appear in this story. This adventure probably occurs during his period of [[Time Field|non-existance]], between [[DW]]: ''[[Cold Blood]]'' and ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''.
*This novel features the [[Eleventh Doctor]] being able to travel to other parts of the [[Multiverse]] freely, despite earlier stories establishing that inter-dimensional travel is now virtually impossible due to the [[Last Great Time War]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'')
* This novel features the [[Eleventh Doctor]] being able to travel to other parts of the [[Multiverse]] freely, despite earlier stories establishing that inter-dimensional travel is now virtually impossible due to the [[Last Great Time War]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'')
*The Eleventh Doctor and Amy first saw a [[Judoon]] in [[NSA]]: ''[[The Forgotten Army]]''. Amy seems to remember this as she does not ask or seem curious about them.
* The Eleventh Doctor and Amy first saw a [[Judoon]] in [[NSA]]: ''[[The Forgotten Army]]''. Amy seems to remember this as she does not ask or seem curious about them.
*New Venus was mentioned in [[DW]]: ''[[The Long Game]]''.
* New Venus was mentioned in [[DW]]: ''[[The Long Game]]''.
*The Doctor reminds Amy that he is a "madman in a box". ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')
* The Doctor reminds Amy that he is a "madman in a box". ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')


==Timeline==
== Timeline ==
*This story occurs after [[GN]]: ''[[The Only Good Dalek]]''
* This story occurs after [[GN]]: ''[[The Only Good Dalek]]''
*This story occurs before [[DYD]]: ''[[Claws of the Macra]]''
* This story occurs before [[DYD]]: ''[[Claws of the Macra]]''


==Audio release==
== Audio release ==
*The story was released as an audiobook on 9x CD read by [[Clive Mantle]]. It has a running time of 10 hours 50 minutes.
* The story was released as an audiobook on 9x CD read by [[Clive Mantle]]. It has a running time of 10 hours 50 minutes.


==External links==
== External links ==
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Revision as of 16:26, 5 November 2011

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Publisher's summary

'There are dark tides running through the universe...' Miggea - a star on the very edge of reality. The cusp between this universe and the next. A point where space-time has worn thin, and is in danger of collapsing...And the venue for the grand finals of the competition to win the fabled Arrow of Law. The Doctor and Amy have joined the Terraphiles - a group obsessed with all aspects of Earth's history, and dedicated to re-enacting ancient sporting events. They are determined to win the Arrow. But just getting to Miggea proves tricky. Reality is collapsing, ships are disappearing, and Captain Cornelius and his pirates are looking for easy pickings. Even when they arrive, the Doctor and Amy's troubles won't be over. They have to find out who is so desperate to get the Arrow of Law that they will kill for it. And uncover the traitor on their own team. And win the contest fair and square. And, of course, they need to save the universe from total destruction.

Characters

References

Locations

Notes

  • The novel is also given the title Pirates of the Second Aether.
  • According to an interview with the author, Captain Jack Harkness was to appear in this novel, meeting the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond for the first time.
  • The novel is the first one of its format, although it is quite similar to other Eleventh Doctor novels. The font is the same, as is the style for chapter numbering and the first few words of each chapter. The differences include the book's increased length, titles given to each chapter, the front cover can be removed, and the main cast are not seen on the front of the book.

Continuity

Timeline

Audio release

  • The story was released as an audiobook on 9x CD read by Clive Mantle. It has a running time of 10 hours 50 minutes.

External links

to be added