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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
During the [[22nd century Dalek invasion|22nd century invasion of Earth]], the [[Dalek]]s placed notices around [[London]] locations with uncertain meaning. ([[ | During the [[22nd century Dalek invasion|22nd century invasion of Earth]], the [[Dalek]]s placed notices around [[London]] locations with uncertain meaning. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'') | ||
[[File:ROTD greeneyestalk.jpg|thumb|[[Imperial Dalek]] faction's vision. ([[ | [[File:ROTD greeneyestalk.jpg|thumb|[[Imperial Dalek]] faction's vision. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
Dalek writing was displayed both on screens and in the vision of certain Dalek factions. ([[ | Dalek writing was displayed both on screens and in the vision of certain Dalek factions. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') | ||
=== Post-[[Last Great Time War]] Dalek markings === | === Post-[[Last Great Time War]] Dalek markings === | ||
The Daleks from the [[Last Great Time War]], some groups of which survived its climax, had markings below the eyepiece. Later Daleks that were part of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] lacked these markings. ([[ | The Daleks from the [[Last Great Time War]], some groups of which survived its climax, had markings below the eyepiece. Later Daleks that were part of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] lacked these markings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks]]'') | ||
:''While the exact purpose of these marking is unknown, they may be a form of identification or rank insignia.'' | :''While the exact purpose of these marking is unknown, they may be a form of identification or rank insignia.'' | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="left"> | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="left"> | ||
file:Dalek - dalek.jpg|Dalek encountered at [[GeoComTex]] ([[ | file:Dalek - dalek.jpg|Dalek encountered at [[GeoComTex]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'') | ||
file:Dalek - emperor.jpg|[[Dalek Emperor]] ([[ | file:Dalek - emperor.jpg|[[Dalek Emperor]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'') | ||
file:Dalek cult of skaro - sek.jpg|[[Dalek Sec]], leader of the [[Cult of Skaro]] <br /> | file:Dalek cult of skaro - sek.jpg|[[Dalek Sec]], leader of the [[Cult of Skaro]] <br /> | ||
file:Dalek cult of skaro - caan.jpg|[[Dalek Caan]] of the Cult of Skaro | file:Dalek cult of skaro - caan.jpg|[[Dalek Caan]] of the Cult of Skaro | ||
file:Dalek cult of skaro - thay.jpg|[[Dalek Jast]] of the Cult of Skaro | file:Dalek cult of skaro - thay.jpg|[[Dalek Jast]] of the Cult of Skaro | ||
file:Dalek cult of skaro - jast.jpg|[[Dalek Thay]] of the Cult of Skaro | file:Dalek cult of skaro - jast.jpg|[[Dalek Thay]] of the Cult of Skaro | ||
file:Dalek supreme.jpg|[[Supreme Dalek (New Dalek Empire)|Supreme Dalek]] in charge of forces at the [[Crucible]] ([[ | file:Dalek supreme.jpg|[[Supreme Dalek (New Dalek Empire)|Supreme Dalek]] in charge of forces at the [[Crucible]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'') | ||
file:Incinerator markings.jpg|Incinerator in the Crucible ([[ | file:Incinerator markings.jpg|Incinerator in the Crucible ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'') | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Daleks]] | [[Category:Daleks]] | ||
[[Category:Alphabets and writing systems]] | [[Category:Alphabets and writing systems]] | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 16 September 2012
The Daleks had a form of writing.
Overview
During the 22nd century invasion of Earth, the Daleks placed notices around London locations with uncertain meaning. (TV: The Dalek Invasion of Earth)
Dalek writing was displayed both on screens and in the vision of certain Dalek factions. (TV: Remembrance of the Daleks)
Post-Last Great Time War Dalek markings
The Daleks from the Last Great Time War, some groups of which survived its climax, had markings below the eyepiece. Later Daleks that were part of the New Dalek Paradigm lacked these markings. (TV: Victory of the Daleks)
- While the exact purpose of these marking is unknown, they may be a form of identification or rank insignia.
- Dalek - emperor.jpg
- Dalek cult of skaro - sek.jpg
Dalek Sec, leader of the Cult of Skaro
- Dalek cult of skaro - caan.jpg
Dalek Caan of the Cult of Skaro
- Dalek cult of skaro - thay.jpg
Dalek Jast of the Cult of Skaro
- Dalek cult of skaro - jast.jpg
Dalek Thay of the Cult of Skaro
- Dalek supreme.jpg
Supreme Dalek in charge of forces at the Crucible (TV: The Stolen Earth)
- Incinerator markings.jpg
Incinerator in the Crucible (TV: Journey's End)
