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}}'''ULTIMA''' was a machine designed by [[Judson|Dr. Judson]] and used by the [[British Army]] to decipher encoded [[German language|German]] messages during [[World War II]]. At the time, it was the most advanced computing machine in the world. In [[1943]], a [[Soviet]] party, led by Captain [[Sorin]], were sent to steal ULTIMA from the base at [[Maiden's Point]]. The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Ace]] arrived at the same time.
}}'''ULTIMA''' was a machine designed by [[Judson|Dr Judson]] and used by the [[British Army]] to decipher encoded [[German language|German]] messages during [[World War II]]. At the time, it was the most advanced computing machine in the world. In [[1943]], a [[Soviet]] party, led by Captain [[Sorin]], were sent to steal ULTIMA from the base at [[Maiden's Point]]. The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Ace]] arrived at the same time.


Dr Judson and [[Millington|Commander Millington]] also used it to translate [[Viking]] runes which had been part of [[Fenric]]'s game to set himself free. In 1943, ULTIMA reacted to a translation and shot green electricity at Judson, killing him. Fenric then possessed his body. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]'')
Dr Judson and [[Millington|Commander Millington]] also used it to translate [[Viking]] runes which had been part of [[Fenric]]'s game to set himself free. In 1943, ULTIMA reacted to a translation and shot green electricity at Judson, killing him. Fenric then possessed his body. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]'')


In the early [[1970s]], the journalist [[James Stevens]] began collecting reports of a series of ''agent provocateurs'' known as "[[the Doctor]]" who had been involved in numerous unusual incidents. The ULTIMA Incident was the earliest such event that Stevens was able to uncover. However, it was still heavily classified by that time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Who Killed Kennedy (novel)|Who Killed Kennedy]]'')
In the early [[1970s]], the journalist [[James Stevens]] began collecting reports of a series of ''agent provocateurs'' known as "[[the Doctor]]" who had been involved in numerous unusual incidents. The ULTIMA incident was the earliest such event that Stevens was able to uncover. However, it was still heavily classified by that time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Who Killed Kennedy (novel)|Who Killed Kennedy]]'')


= Behind the Scenes =
== Behind the scenes ==
''Ultima'' is a series of fantasy role-playing computer games originating in the [[1980s]].
''Ultima'' is a series of fantasy role-playing computer games originating in the 1980s.
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Revision as of 03:47, 24 May 2016

ULTIMA was a machine designed by Dr Judson and used by the British Army to decipher encoded German messages during World War II. At the time, it was the most advanced computing machine in the world. In 1943, a Soviet party, led by Captain Sorin, were sent to steal ULTIMA from the base at Maiden's Point. The Seventh Doctor and Ace arrived at the same time.

Dr Judson and Commander Millington also used it to translate Viking runes which had been part of Fenric's game to set himself free. In 1943, ULTIMA reacted to a translation and shot green electricity at Judson, killing him. Fenric then possessed his body. (TV: The Curse of Fenric)

In the early 1970s, the journalist James Stevens began collecting reports of a series of agent provocateurs known as "the Doctor" who had been involved in numerous unusual incidents. The ULTIMA incident was the earliest such event that Stevens was able to uncover. However, it was still heavily classified by that time. (PROSE: Who Killed Kennedy)

Behind the scenes

Ultima is a series of fantasy role-playing computer games originating in the 1980s.