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The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lord]]s, known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lord]]s, known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | ||
there was a theory that [[Regeneration | there was a theory that [[Regeneration]] was a virus. | ||
== Technological == | == Technological == |
Revision as of 11:13, 14 November 2011
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A virus was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological computer program.
Biological
In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids (blood, etc.) or through basic contact.
The Faction Paradox, for example, introduced a virus into the Third Doctor as he regenerated, altering his biodata. (EDA: Interference - Book One)
Another virus originated from a mutation in a mood drug in the upper levels of New New York on New Earth; this one, however, was airbourne. (DW: Gridlock)
The race known as the Viyrans were known for cataloguing and creating various biological weapons such as viruses, some of which were stored in the Amethyst Viral Containment Station. (BFA: Patient Zero)
The Daleks, at one time experimented on viruses in order to create a strain that converts lifeforms into Daleks. (BFA: Patient Zero)
The Free Time organisation created a virus deadly to Time Lords, known as the Dogma Virus. (BFA: Gallifrey)
there was a theory that Regeneration was a virus.
Technological
- See computer virus