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[[File:ThirdInMindProbe.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Third Doctor]] under a human mind probe ([[ | [[File:ThirdInMindProbe.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Third Doctor]] under a human mind probe ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space]]'')]] | ||
A '''mind probe''' was a device which allowed an operator to extract information from a subject's [[brain]] through the use of some kind of projected energy. Subjects were said to be at risk of brain damage if they were exposed to these devices for either long periods or high power outputs. | A '''mind probe''' was a device which allowed an operator to extract information from a subject's [[brain]] through the use of some kind of projected energy. Subjects were said to be at risk of brain damage if they were exposed to these devices for either long periods or high power outputs. | ||
The [[Third Doctor]] once told [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that he had found a way to defeat mind probes, and quipped that he'd once destroyed a government's entire supply of probes. Later, when hooked up to an [[Earth Security]] mind probe, he demonstrated that his brain could destroy their versions as well. ([[ | The [[Third Doctor]] once told [[Jo Grant|Jo]] that he had found a way to defeat mind probes, and quipped that he'd once destroyed a government's entire supply of probes. Later, when hooked up to an [[Earth Security]] mind probe, he demonstrated that his brain could destroy their versions as well. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space]]'') | ||
A mind probe of [[Gallifrey]]an design was going to be used on [[Castellan (Arc of Infinity)|the Castellan]] to discover the truth about the [[Black Scrolls of Rassilon]], but he was shot before they could use it on him. Nevertheless, he exhibited great fear of the mind probe, which perhaps hinted at its power against the [[Time Lord]] brain. ([[ | A mind probe of [[Gallifrey]]an design was going to be used on [[Castellan (Arc of Infinity)|the Castellan]] to discover the truth about the [[Black Scrolls of Rassilon]], but he was shot before they could use it on him. Nevertheless, he exhibited great fear of the mind probe, which perhaps hinted at its power against the [[Time Lord]] brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
[[Torchwood Three]] also had a mind probe. They used it on [[Beth Halloran]] when they were trying to discover whether she had attack [[First burglar|the]] [[Second burglar|burglars]] who broke into her. [[Ianto]] remarked that the last alien they used it on exploded. ([[ | [[Torchwood Three]] also had a mind probe. They used it on [[Beth Halloran]] when they were trying to discover whether she had attack [[First burglar|the]] [[Second burglar|burglars]] who broke into her. [[Ianto]] remarked that the last alien they used it on exploded. ([[TV]]: ''[[Sleeper (TV story)|Sleeper]]'') | ||
[[Jack Harkness]] claimed that it had a 100% success rate with it, counting only the survivors. ([[ | [[Jack Harkness]] claimed that it had a 100% success rate with it, counting only the survivors. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Undertaker's Gift]]'') | ||
[[Category:Gallifreyan technology]] | [[Category:Gallifreyan technology]] | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 17 September 2012
A mind probe was a device which allowed an operator to extract information from a subject's brain through the use of some kind of projected energy. Subjects were said to be at risk of brain damage if they were exposed to these devices for either long periods or high power outputs.
The Third Doctor once told Jo that he had found a way to defeat mind probes, and quipped that he'd once destroyed a government's entire supply of probes. Later, when hooked up to an Earth Security mind probe, he demonstrated that his brain could destroy their versions as well. (TV: Frontier in Space)
A mind probe of Gallifreyan design was going to be used on the Castellan to discover the truth about the Black Scrolls of Rassilon, but he was shot before they could use it on him. Nevertheless, he exhibited great fear of the mind probe, which perhaps hinted at its power against the Time Lord brain. (TV: The Five Doctors)
Torchwood Three also had a mind probe. They used it on Beth Halloran when they were trying to discover whether she had attack the burglars who broke into her. Ianto remarked that the last alien they used it on exploded. (TV: Sleeper)
Jack Harkness claimed that it had a 100% success rate with it, counting only the survivors. (PROSE: The Undertaker's Gift)
