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'''UNIT HQ''' was the name given to the operating base of a [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]] branch and usually refers to the headquarters of the [[Great Britain|British]] arm. It is not to be confused with [[UNIT Central Control]] in [[Geneva]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion]]''), the command and control facility for the entire international organisation. | {{Infobox Location | ||
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'''UNIT HQ''' was the name given to the operating base of a [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]] branch and usually refers to the headquarters of the [[Great Britain|British]] arm. It is not to be confused with [[UNIT Central Control]] in [[Geneva]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]''), the command and control facility for the entire international organisation. The UNIT HQ has occupied a number of physical locations. | |||
== List of known UNIT HQ locations == | == List of known UNIT HQ locations == | ||
=== Military plane === | === Military plane === | ||
During the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] invasion in the [[20th century]], UNIT HQ was on a military cargo-type propeller-driven aircraft. The facility included offices, a command and control centre, a vehicle bay and space and equipment for a [[UNIT Assault Platoon]]. The plane served as HQ for the officer commanding unit. There was also a Wing Commander aboard who held responsibility for flight operations. This mobile base allowed UNIT to move about more easily. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'') | |||
In the early 21st century, when the UK branch were briefly framed as criminals, they escaped the country in another military plane which also served as a temporary in-transit base. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wasting (audio story)|The Wasting]]'') | |||
=== Building in London === | |||
During the [[Auton]] incident, UNIT HQ was in a building in [[London]]. This HQ included offices, a science lab and a parking garage. ([[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space (TV story)|Spearhead from Space]]'') | |||
This HQ was temporary. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scales of Injustice (novel)|The Scales of Injustice]]'') | |||
=== Building on the edge of London === | === Building on the edge of London === | ||
The [[Third Doctor]], after rescuing Doc [[Dantalion]], requested that he sign over ownership of his [[16th century]] manor house. This allowed UNIT to have a rent-free HQ, and its funding (which had been cut by the government) was restored. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Where the Heart Is]]'') | The [[Third Doctor]], after rescuing Doc [[Dantalion]], requested that he sign over ownership of his [[16th century]] manor house. This allowed UNIT to have a rent-free HQ, and its funding (which had been cut by the government) was restored. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Where the Heart Is]]'') | ||
It was located in [[Priory Mews]] in [[Denham]], outside of [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scales of Injustice]]'', ''[[The Face of the Enemy]]'') | It was located in [[Priory Mews]] in [[Denham]], outside of [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scales of Injustice (novel)|The Scales of Injustice]]'', ''[[The Face of the Enemy (novel)|The Face of the Enemy]]'') | ||
This HQ featured offices, a parking garage and a science lab. It was briefly transported to [[Anti-matter universe|an alternate universe]] by the [[Time Lord]] [[Omega]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors]]'') | This HQ featured offices, a parking garage and a science lab. It was briefly transported to [[Anti-matter universe|an alternate universe]] by the [[Time Lord]] [[Omega]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | ||
This HQ was visited by the [[Second Doctor]] in [[1983]] for a UNIT reunion. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | This HQ was visited by the [[Second Doctor]] in [[1983]] for a UNIT reunion. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
=== Tower of London === | === Tower of London === | ||
During the [[Sycorax]]'s attack of [[Earth]], UNIT had a HQ located under the [[Tower of London]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion | During the [[Sycorax]]'s attack of [[Earth]], UNIT had a HQ located under the [[Tower of London]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'') | ||
Later, under [[Kate Stewart]]'s leadership, the Tower was used a base for tests on the [[Shakri cube]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Three]]'') | Later, under [[Kate Stewart]]'s leadership, the Tower was used a base for tests on the [[Shakri cube]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Three (TV story)|The Power of Three]]'') | ||
=== Articulated truck === | === Articulated truck === | ||
During the [[Sontaran]] incident in [[2009]], UNIT maintained a mobile base in an articulated lorry. The vehicle included offices and modern command and control facilities. Nevertheless, at this time, the official HQ was still in the Tower of London. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') | During the [[Sontaran]] incident in [[2009]], UNIT maintained a mobile base in an articulated lorry. The vehicle included offices and modern command and control facilities. Nevertheless, at this time, the official HQ was still in the Tower of London. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') | ||
=== Headquarters in Geneva === | === Headquarters in Geneva === | ||
Revision as of 01:17, 22 March 2017
UNIT HQ was the name given to the operating base of a UNIT branch and usually refers to the headquarters of the British arm. It is not to be confused with UNIT Central Control in Geneva (TV: The Invasion), the command and control facility for the entire international organisation. The UNIT HQ has occupied a number of physical locations.
List of known UNIT HQ locations
Military plane
During the Cybermen invasion in the 20th century, UNIT HQ was on a military cargo-type propeller-driven aircraft. The facility included offices, a command and control centre, a vehicle bay and space and equipment for a UNIT Assault Platoon. The plane served as HQ for the officer commanding unit. There was also a Wing Commander aboard who held responsibility for flight operations. This mobile base allowed UNIT to move about more easily. (TV: The Invasion)
In the early 21st century, when the UK branch were briefly framed as criminals, they escaped the country in another military plane which also served as a temporary in-transit base. (AUDIO: The Wasting)
Building in London
During the Auton incident, UNIT HQ was in a building in London. This HQ included offices, a science lab and a parking garage. (TV: Spearhead from Space)
This HQ was temporary. (PROSE: The Scales of Injustice)
Building on the edge of London
The Third Doctor, after rescuing Doc Dantalion, requested that he sign over ownership of his 16th century manor house. This allowed UNIT to have a rent-free HQ, and its funding (which had been cut by the government) was restored. (PROSE: Where the Heart Is)
It was located in Priory Mews in Denham, outside of London. (PROSE: The Scales of Injustice, The Face of the Enemy)
This HQ featured offices, a parking garage and a science lab. It was briefly transported to an alternate universe by the Time Lord Omega. (TV: The Three Doctors)
This HQ was visited by the Second Doctor in 1983 for a UNIT reunion. (TV: The Five Doctors)
Tower of London
During the Sycorax's attack of Earth, UNIT had a HQ located under the Tower of London. (TV: The Christmas Invasion)
Later, under Kate Stewart's leadership, the Tower was used a base for tests on the Shakri cubes. (TV: The Power of Three)
Articulated truck
During the Sontaran incident in 2009, UNIT maintained a mobile base in an articulated lorry. The vehicle included offices and modern command and control facilities. Nevertheless, at this time, the official HQ was still in the Tower of London. (TV: The Sontaran Stratagem)
Headquarters in Geneva
During the Tengobushi incident, the UNIT Headquarters in Geneva was situated near the Palace of Nations, a short drive from the airport. (AUDIO: Death in Geneva)
Headquarters in New York
The Tenth Doctor requested a clean-up of suspicious items sold at an auction at the Rockefeller Center from UNIT HQ, NY. (COMIC: The Fountains of Forever)
