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== References == | == References == | ||
=== Individuals === | |||
* {{Delgado}} is present in the year [[141]], where he uses the alias Fray - the Old Norse word for Lord or Master. | |||
* The Doctor and Jo meet Odin, High King of all [[Sweden]], who was supposed a god due to the power of the Spear. | |||
* [[Adolf Hitler]] possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout World War Two. | * [[Adolf Hitler]] possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout World War Two. | ||
=== Other === | |||
* According to the Doctor, the Spear of Destiny is the same spear which pierced the side of [[Jesus]] at the Crucifixion. | |||
* Due to being a [[Physical Temporal Nexus]], the Spear of Destiny will not miss when it is thrown at a target, no matter the distance. | |||
* The Spear of Destiny was called Gungnir during [[141]], when it was in the possession of Odin. | |||
* The Doctor uses the [[Temporal grace]] within the TARDIS to disable the spear's aim when it is thrown at him; he swaps it for a replacement. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 18 March 2014
The Spear of Destiny was the third Puffin eshort released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.
Publisher's summary
The Third Doctor and Jo Grant are trying to track down the magical spear of Odin when they find themselves caught up in a vicious battle between two Viking tribes. But one of the Vikings is even more dangerous than he appears to be. Can the Doctor stop the spear getting into the wrong hands before it's too late?
Plot
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Characters
References
Individuals
- the Master is present in the year 141, where he uses the alias Fray - the Old Norse word for Lord or Master.
- The Doctor and Jo meet Odin, High King of all Sweden, who was supposed a god due to the power of the Spear.
- Adolf Hitler possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout World War Two.
Other
- According to the Doctor, the Spear of Destiny is the same spear which pierced the side of Jesus at the Crucifixion.
- Due to being a Physical Temporal Nexus, the Spear of Destiny will not miss when it is thrown at a target, no matter the distance.
- The Spear of Destiny was called Gungnir during 141, when it was in the possession of Odin.
- The Doctor uses the Temporal grace within the TARDIS to disable the spear's aim when it is thrown at him; he swaps it for a replacement.
Notes
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Continuity
- The Doctor has had his ability to pilot the TARDIS returned to him. (TV: The Three Doctors)
- The story unambiguously set the year of the Doctor and Jo working with UNIT as 1973. See UNIT dating controversy.
External links
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