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''' | '''Mechanoids''' were large spherical [[robot]]s originally built by [[human]]s to help colonise worlds until they were abandoned and forgotten on [[Mechanus]]. The Mechanoids became a force in their own right and Mechanus became their home planet. They were one of the few beings who could prove a match for the Daleks. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The | The Mechanoids first encountered the Daleks when they built a [[space station]] for refuelling on the route to the planet [[Oric]]. The Mechanoids used their [[suspicion ray]] on one of the Daleks there, causing it to perceive other Daleks as its enemies and kill them. The [[Mechanoid Interceptor]] which held the ray was destroyed by the Daleks, but the Dalek ship was then attacked and melted by two other Mechanoid ships. The Mechanoids then broadcast a message to the Daleks on [[Skaro]], warning them to avoid their territory. The Daleks instead began preparing for war with the Mechanoids. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Eve of War (comic story)|Eve of War]]'') | ||
[[File: Mechanoid flame thrower The Chase-6.jpg|thumb|A Mechanoid's flame thrower weapon. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'')]] | [[File: Mechanoid flame thrower The Chase-6.jpg|thumb|A Mechanoid's flame thrower weapon. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'')]] | ||
The [[Zerovian]]s, seeking to prevent war from breaking out between the Daleks and the Mechonoids, sent their robot agent, [[2K]], to accomplish this. The robot manipulated the Daleks into destroying the [[rogue planet]] [[Skardal]], which they had set on a collision course with [[Mechanus]], then told the | The [[Zerovian]]s, seeking to prevent war from breaking out between the Daleks and the Mechonoids, sent their robot agent, [[2K]], to accomplish this. The robot manipulated the Daleks into destroying the [[rogue planet]] [[Skardal]], which they had set on a collision course with [[Mechanus]], then told the Mechanoids that the Daleks had saved them purposely. The Mechanoids then called off the war, although they still considered the Daleks their enemies. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Impasse (comic story)|Impasse]]'') | ||
[[File:2005 Dalek Mechonoid.jpg|thumb|180x180px|right|A dead Mechonoid. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'')]] | [[File:2005 Dalek Mechonoid.jpg|thumb|180x180px|right|A dead Mechonoid. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'')]] | ||
[[Henry Van Statten]] owned a dead | [[Henry Van Statten]] owned a dead Mechanoid shell in his museum in [[2012]], stored near his [[Cyberman]] head and [[Slitheen]] arm. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'') | ||
[[File:Dalek_fighting_Mechanoids.jpg|thumb|left|The Daleks and Mechonoids fighting. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase]]'')]] | [[File:Dalek_fighting_Mechanoids.jpg|thumb|left|The Daleks and Mechonoids fighting. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase]]'')]] | ||
Some | Some Mechanoids were sent by [[human]]s to prepare Mechanus for colonisation, but [[Earth]] got caught up in [[Dalek Wars|interplanetary wars]] such as the [[Human-Draconian War]], the [[Second Dalek War]] and the [[Third Dalek War]] which put an end to the [[Earth Empire]]'s expansionist phase ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Chase (novelisation)|The Chase]]'') and the colonists never arrived. [[Steven Taylor]] crashlanded on Mechanus and was taken prisoner by the Mechanoids. The [[Dalek]]s followed [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] to Mechanus and battled the Mechanoids. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase]]'') The Mechanoids came close to winning by drawing the Daleks into an ambush at [[Mechonoid City]], only for the Daleks to destroy the city with an [[atom divider]]. The survivors swore revenge. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The World That Waits]]'') | ||
[[File:Wtw.jpg|thumb|The Daleks are defeated after a battle. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The World That Waits (comic story)|The World That Waits]]'')]] | [[File:Wtw.jpg|thumb|The Daleks are defeated after a battle. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The World That Waits (comic story)|The World That Waits]]'')]] | ||
The Daleks later fought | The Daleks later fought Mechanoids on [[Hesperus (planet)|Hesperus]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks]]'') | ||
On [[Lethe (The Juggernauts)|Lethe]], [[Davros]] combined organic tissue with Mechonoid shells to create [[Juggernaut]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Juggernauts]]'') | On [[Lethe (The Juggernauts)|Lethe]], [[Davros]] combined organic tissue with Mechonoid shells to create [[Juggernaut]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Juggernauts]]'') | ||
At some point, the | At some point, the Mechanoids fought a series of [[Mechonoid Wars|wars]] with the [[Thal]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Brotherhood of the Daleks (audio story)|Brotherhood of the Daleks]]'') | ||
The | The Mechanoids' last stronghold was on [[Magella]]. The Daleks attacked and destroyed all the Mechanoids, making them [[extinction|extinct]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Birth of a Legend]]'') | ||
During the [[41st century]], | During the [[41st century]], Mechanoid shells were recovered from worlds ravaged by the Daleks and brought to [[Station 7]]. At some point, a Dalek force attacked the station while searching for [[The Abomination (The Only Good Dalek)|"the Abomination"]], and the Mechanoid shells were destroyed along with the station. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Only Good Dalek]]'') | ||
== Morality == | == Morality == | ||
Mechanoids did not seem to be inherently bad or good, as they only turned violent when their home planet was threatened. Otherwise, they seemed to be peaceful and open to visitors; when the [[First Doctor]], along with his companions, encountered a Mechanoid, it had them follow it back to the city, and detained them to inquire about them. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
[[File:DWM_198_Mechanoid_Toy.jpg|thumb|The official Mechanoid toy, considered a rare item among Who collectors. (''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 198|198]])]] | [[File:DWM_198_Mechanoid_Toy.jpg|thumb|The official Mechanoid toy, considered a rare item among Who collectors. (''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 198|198]])]] | ||
* No explanation has been given reconciling the conflicting accounts of the | * No explanation has been given reconciling the conflicting accounts of the Mechanoids being human servants on television and being an alien race in the comics. | ||
* [[Designer (crew)|Designer]] [[Raymond Cusick]] contended that the | * [[Designer (crew)|Designer]] [[Raymond Cusick]] contended that the Mechanoids were originally meant to be called the "Mechons". However, the name had to be altered due to the similarity with {{w|Dan Dare}}'s main enemy, {{w|the Mekon}}. ([[DCOM]]: ''[[Day of Armageddon]]'') Nonetheless, the [[Dalek]]s do call the Mechanoids "Mechons" at one point in ''The Chase''. The Mekon later influenced the visual design of [[Davros]]. ([[BBC DVD]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks]]'') | ||
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Mechanoids were large spherical robots originally built by humans to help colonise worlds until they were abandoned and forgotten on Mechanus. The Mechanoids became a force in their own right and Mechanus became their home planet. They were one of the few beings who could prove a match for the Daleks.
History
The Mechanoids first encountered the Daleks when they built a space station for refuelling on the route to the planet Oric. The Mechanoids used their suspicion ray on one of the Daleks there, causing it to perceive other Daleks as its enemies and kill them. The Mechanoid Interceptor which held the ray was destroyed by the Daleks, but the Dalek ship was then attacked and melted by two other Mechanoid ships. The Mechanoids then broadcast a message to the Daleks on Skaro, warning them to avoid their territory. The Daleks instead began preparing for war with the Mechanoids. (COMIC: Eve of War)
The Zerovians, seeking to prevent war from breaking out between the Daleks and the Mechonoids, sent their robot agent, 2K, to accomplish this. The robot manipulated the Daleks into destroying the rogue planet Skardal, which they had set on a collision course with Mechanus, then told the Mechanoids that the Daleks had saved them purposely. The Mechanoids then called off the war, although they still considered the Daleks their enemies. (COMIC: Impasse)
Henry Van Statten owned a dead Mechanoid shell in his museum in 2012, stored near his Cyberman head and Slitheen arm. (TV: Dalek)
Some Mechanoids were sent by humans to prepare Mechanus for colonisation, but Earth got caught up in interplanetary wars such as the Human-Draconian War, the Second Dalek War and the Third Dalek War which put an end to the Earth Empire's expansionist phase (PROSE: The Chase) and the colonists never arrived. Steven Taylor crashlanded on Mechanus and was taken prisoner by the Mechanoids. The Daleks followed the Doctor's TARDIS to Mechanus and battled the Mechanoids. (TV: The Chase) The Mechanoids came close to winning by drawing the Daleks into an ambush at Mechonoid City, only for the Daleks to destroy the city with an atom divider. The survivors swore revenge. (COMIC: The World That Waits)
The Daleks later fought Mechanoids on Hesperus. (PROSE: War of the Daleks)
On Lethe, Davros combined organic tissue with Mechonoid shells to create Juggernauts. (AUDIO: The Juggernauts)
At some point, the Mechanoids fought a series of wars with the Thals. (AUDIO: Brotherhood of the Daleks)
The Mechanoids' last stronghold was on Magella. The Daleks attacked and destroyed all the Mechanoids, making them extinct. (PROSE: Birth of a Legend)
During the 41st century, Mechanoid shells were recovered from worlds ravaged by the Daleks and brought to Station 7. At some point, a Dalek force attacked the station while searching for "the Abomination", and the Mechanoid shells were destroyed along with the station. (COMIC: The Only Good Dalek)
Morality
Mechanoids did not seem to be inherently bad or good, as they only turned violent when their home planet was threatened. Otherwise, they seemed to be peaceful and open to visitors; when the First Doctor, along with his companions, encountered a Mechanoid, it had them follow it back to the city, and detained them to inquire about them. (TV: The Chase)
Behind the scenes
- No explanation has been given reconciling the conflicting accounts of the Mechanoids being human servants on television and being an alien race in the comics.
- Designer Raymond Cusick contended that the Mechanoids were originally meant to be called the "Mechons". However, the name had to be altered due to the similarity with Dan Dare's main enemy, the Mekon. (DCOM: Day of Armageddon) Nonetheless, the Daleks do call the Mechanoids "Mechons" at one point in The Chase. The Mekon later influenced the visual design of Davros. (BBC DVD: Genesis of the Daleks)
