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'''Sonic devices''' were devices which used sonic technology.
'''Sonic devices''' were devices which used sonic technology.


[[The Doctor]] and several of his companions possessed [[sonic screwdriver]]s. Throughout their lives, [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver]] had different shapes and colors. ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'', ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'', ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') [[Romana]] also had [[Romana's sonic screwdriver|a screwdriver]], which she built herself. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]]'')
== Sonic devices owned by the Doctor ==
[[The Doctor]] and several of his companions possessed [[sonic screwdriver]]s. Throughout their lives, [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver]] had different shapes and colors. ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'', ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'', ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'')


On [[Darillium]], the [[Twelfth Doctor]] gave [[River Song]] a [[River Song's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]'') which was used by the [[Tenth Doctor]] to upload her into [[Charlotte Lux|the main computer]] of [[the Library]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Forest of the Dead (TV story)|Forest of the Dead]]'') Before this, she used a [[sonic trowel]], which the Twelfth Doctor found "embarrassing". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]'')
According to one accound, the [[First Doctor]] didn't understand the purpose of using sonic devices, and criticized his [[Twelfth Doctor|futre self]] for using them. ([[TV]]: ''[[Twice Upon a Time (TV story)|Twice Upon a Time]]'') According to another, however, he himself possed a sonic screwdriver. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Venusian Lullaby (novel)|Venusian Lullaby]]'')


[[File:Sonic Blaster.jpg|thumb|[[Jack Harkness]] using a [[sonic blaster]]. ([[TV]]: '[[The Doctor Dances (TV story)|The Doctor Dances]]'')]]
The [[Fifth Doctor]] had a device called a [[sonic prodder]], although he didn't consider it a tool like "his beloved sonic screwdriver" ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Falling from Xi'an]]'') He also kept a [[Molenski Univarius]] in [[the TARDIS]] for repairs. He described it as a [[Gallifreyan]] "[[Swiss Army knife]]". While exploring the [[Axis]], he carried it with him and used it in the same fashion as later models of the sonic screwdriver, once even using the sonic properties to fend off creatures with [[sound wave]]s before it ran out of power and was discarded. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Axis of Insanity (audio story)|The Axis of Insanity]]'')
 
The [[Sixth Doctor]] once used a [[sonic lance]] to defeat [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]]. It was similar in function to the sonic screwdriver, but as a weapon instead. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen (TV story)|Attack of the Cybermen]]'')
 
In his [[Eighth Doctor|eighth incarnation]], despite having [[Amnesia|lost his memories]], the Doctor built a device he called a [[sonic suitcase]] using technology from [[Earth]] in the [[1980s]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Father Time (novel)|Father Time]]'')
 
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] used a [[sonic cane]] to scan the ''[[Teselecta]] ''and to contact [[Amy Pond]] and [[Rory Williams]], who were miniaturised inside it. ([[TV]]: ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'')
 
While in [[the Prison]], the [[Twelfth Doctor]] created a [[sonic spoon]] when his sonic screwdriver was destroyed by the [[Governor (The Blood Cell)|Governor]]. He created it from items in the Prison [[workshop]] and a [[spoon]] he took from [[mealtime]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Blood Cell (novel)|The Blood Cell]]'')
 
The Twelfth Doctor eventually grew tired of using sonic screwdrivers and instead created a pair of [[sonic sunglasses]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Witch's Familiar (TV story)|The Witch's Familiar]]'') He eventually started using sonic screwdrivers, albeit a new model. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]'')
 
== Other sonic devices ==
On [[Darillium]], the [[Twelfth Doctor]] gave [[River Song]] a [[River Song's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]'') which was used by the [[Tenth Doctor]] to upload her into [[Charlotte Lux|the main computer]] of [[the Library]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Forest of the Dead (TV story)|Forest of the Dead]]'') Before this, she used a [[sonic trowel]], which the Twelfth Doctor found "embarrassing". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]'') [[Romana]] also had [[Romana's sonic screwdriver|a screwdriver]], which she built herself. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]]'')
 
[[File:Sonic Blaster.jpg|thumb|[[Jack Harkness]] using a [[sonic blaster]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Doctor Dances (TV story)|The Doctor Dances]]'')]]
{{Gomez}} possessed a [[sonic umbrella]], which she used against the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] aboard the [[Colony ship (World Enough and Time)|Mondasian colony ship]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Doctor Falls (TV story)|The Doctor Falls]]'')
{{Gomez}} possessed a [[sonic umbrella]], which she used against the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] aboard the [[Colony ship (World Enough and Time)|Mondasian colony ship]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Doctor Falls (TV story)|The Doctor Falls]]'')
[[Toshiko Sato]] created a [[sonic modulator]] using stolen and incomplete [[UNIT]] design plans. ([[TV]]: ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]'')
[[File:Sonicpen.jpg|thumb|left|The [[sonic pen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Partners in Crime (TV story)|Partners in Crime]]'')]]
[[Matron Cofelia|Miss Foster]] had a [[sonic pen]] with a design similar to the [[Tenth Doctor]]'s sonic screwdriver. The Doctor pointed out that its design was sleeker than his sonic screwdriver's. ([[TV]]: ''[[Partners in Crime (TV story)|Partners in Crime]]'')
At some point, the Doctor gave [[Sarah Jane Smith]] the [[sonic lipstick]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shining Man (novel)|The Shining Man]]'') which she used during her investigations and adventures with the [[Bannerman Road gang]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane (TV story)|Invasion of the Bane]]'', ''[[Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)|Revenge of the Slitheen]]'', et al.)


* [[Sonic blaster]]
* [[Sonic blaster]]
* [[Sonic booster]]
* [[Sonic booster]]
* [[Sonic cane]]
* [[Sonic cannon]]
* [[Sonic cannon]]
* [[Sonic cone]]
* [[Sonic cone]]
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* [[Sonic hat-pin]]
* [[Sonic hat-pin]]
* [[Sonic knife]]
* [[Sonic knife]]
* [[Sonic lance]]
* [[Sonic lantern]]
* [[Sonic lantern]]
* [[Sonic lipstick]]
* [[Sonic lorgnette]]
* [[Sonic lorgnette]]
* [[Sonic modulator]]
* [[Sonic modulator]]
* [[Sonic pen]]
* [[Sonic probe]]
* [[Sonic probe]]
* [[Sonic scalpel]]
* [[Sonic scalpel]]

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Sonic devices were devices which used sonic technology.

Sonic devices owned by the Doctor

The Doctor and several of his companions possessed sonic screwdrivers. Throughout their lives, the Doctor's sonic screwdriver had different shapes and colors. (TV: Fury from the Deep, The Day of the Doctor, The Pilot)

According to one accound, the First Doctor didn't understand the purpose of using sonic devices, and criticized his futre self for using them. (TV: Twice Upon a Time) According to another, however, he himself possed a sonic screwdriver. (PROSE: Venusian Lullaby)

The Fifth Doctor had a device called a sonic prodder, although he didn't consider it a tool like "his beloved sonic screwdriver" (PROSE: Falling from Xi'an) He also kept a Molenski Univarius in the TARDIS for repairs. He described it as a Gallifreyan "Swiss Army knife". While exploring the Axis, he carried it with him and used it in the same fashion as later models of the sonic screwdriver, once even using the sonic properties to fend off creatures with sound waves before it ran out of power and was discarded. (AUDIO: The Axis of Insanity)

The Sixth Doctor once used a sonic lance to defeat Cybermen. It was similar in function to the sonic screwdriver, but as a weapon instead. (TV: Attack of the Cybermen)

In his eighth incarnation, despite having lost his memories, the Doctor built a device he called a sonic suitcase using technology from Earth in the 1980s. (PROSE: Father Time)

The Eleventh Doctor used a sonic cane to scan the Teselecta and to contact Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were miniaturised inside it. (TV: Let's Kill Hitler)

While in the Prison, the Twelfth Doctor created a sonic spoon when his sonic screwdriver was destroyed by the Governor. He created it from items in the Prison workshop and a spoon he took from mealtime. (PROSE: The Blood Cell)

The Twelfth Doctor eventually grew tired of using sonic screwdrivers and instead created a pair of sonic sunglasses. (TV: The Witch's Familiar) He eventually started using sonic screwdrivers, albeit a new model. (TV: The Husbands of River Song)

Other sonic devices

On Darillium, the Twelfth Doctor gave River Song a sonic screwdriver, (TV: The Husbands of River Song) which was used by the Tenth Doctor to upload her into the main computer of the Library. (TV: Forest of the Dead) Before this, she used a sonic trowel, which the Twelfth Doctor found "embarrassing". (TV: The Husbands of River Song) Romana also had a screwdriver, which she built herself. (TV: The Horns of Nimon)

Missy possessed a sonic umbrella, which she used against the Cybermen aboard the Mondasian colony ship. (TV: The Doctor Falls)

Toshiko Sato created a sonic modulator using stolen and incomplete UNIT design plans. (TV: Fragments)

Miss Foster had a sonic pen with a design similar to the Tenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver. The Doctor pointed out that its design was sleeker than his sonic screwdriver's. (TV: Partners in Crime)

At some point, the Doctor gave Sarah Jane Smith the sonic lipstick, (PROSE: The Shining Man) which she used during her investigations and adventures with the Bannerman Road gang. (TV: Invasion of the Bane, Revenge of the Slitheen, et al.)