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{{Infobox Object | {{Infobox Object | ||
|image = [[Image:Probic Vent.jpg|250px]] | |image = [[Image:Probic Vent.jpg|250px]] | ||
|object name = Probic | |object name = Probic vent | ||
|type = Anatomical addition | |type = Anatomical addition | ||
|origin = [[Sontaran]]s | |origin = [[Sontaran]]s | ||
|appearances = [[Sontarans - Lists of Appearances|List of Appearances]] | |appearances = [[Sontarans - Lists of Appearances|List of Appearances]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''probic vent''' was an essential part of all [[clone]]d [[Sontaran]]s. | ||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
At least partially artificial, the | At least partially artificial, the probic vent took the form of a small metallic tube attached to the back of the Sontaran's necks. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans as a way of directly feeding off energy to "recharge" rather than eating (as the latter was slower). Raw plasma was fed directly into the vent to nourish them. ([[DWM]]: ''[[The Betrothal of Sontar]]'') | ||
The | The vent was also a major weakness, since a blow to the probic vent could knock a Sontaran unconscious or even kill them. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') A lesser blow could cause them pain and/or stun them. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') An arrow ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') or a thrown knife ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') would almost certainly prove deadly. | ||
[[Image:St--3u50linxshot.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Linx]] lies dead in his ship after being punctured in the probic vent by an arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'')]] | [[Image:St--3u50linxshot.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Linx]] lies dead in his ship after being punctured in the probic vent by an arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'')]] | ||
The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'' | The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'', ''[[The Sontaran Experiment]]'') | ||
However, some people occasionally found ways to disable Sontarans from in front of them | However, some people occasionally found ways to disable Sontarans from in front of them. For example, [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] momentarily disabled General [[Staal]] using a squash racquet and a ball by rebounding the ball from Staal's [[teleport]] pod and onto Staal's probic vent. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') [[Donna Noble]] used a hammer to hit a Sontaran on the probic vent when it had its back turned. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Poison Sky]]'') | ||
The placement of the vent may have been deliberate, as it would force the Sontarans to face their enemies. | The placement of the vent may have been deliberate, as it would force the Sontarans to face their enemies. | ||
==List of weapons used to strike a probic vent== | ==List of weapons used to strike a probic vent== | ||
*A | *A metal pole ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') | ||
*A | *A bow and arrow ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') | ||
*A | *A knife ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
*A | *A squash ball ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') | ||
*A | *A hammer ([[DW]]: ''[[The Poison Sky]]'') | ||
*A | *A high-heeled shoe ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Last Sontaran]]'') | ||
[[Category:Sontaran technology]] | [[Category:Sontaran technology]] | ||
[[Category:Sontarans]] | [[Category:Sontarans]] | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 30 September 2009
The probic vent was an essential part of all cloned Sontarans.
Information
At least partially artificial, the probic vent took the form of a small metallic tube attached to the back of the Sontaran's necks. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans as a way of directly feeding off energy to "recharge" rather than eating (as the latter was slower). Raw plasma was fed directly into the vent to nourish them. (DWM: The Betrothal of Sontar)
The vent was also a major weakness, since a blow to the probic vent could knock a Sontaran unconscious or even kill them. (DW: The Time Warrior) A lesser blow could cause them pain and/or stun them. (DW: The Sontaran Stratagem) An arrow (DW: The Time Warrior) or a thrown knife (DW: The Invasion of Time) would almost certainly prove deadly.
The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. (DW: The Time Warrior, The Sontaran Experiment)
However, some people occasionally found ways to disable Sontarans from in front of them. For example, the Doctor momentarily disabled General Staal using a squash racquet and a ball by rebounding the ball from Staal's teleport pod and onto Staal's probic vent. (DW: The Sontaran Stratagem) Donna Noble used a hammer to hit a Sontaran on the probic vent when it had its back turned. (DW: The Poison Sky)
The placement of the vent may have been deliberate, as it would force the Sontarans to face their enemies.
List of weapons used to strike a probic vent
- A metal pole (DW: The Time Warrior)
- A bow and arrow (DW: The Time Warrior)
- A knife (DW: The Invasion of Time)
- A squash ball (DW: The Sontaran Stratagem)
- A hammer (DW: The Poison Sky)
- A high-heeled shoe (SJA: The Last Sontaran)
