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Tara was a planet colonised by [[human]]s who chose to pattern their culture on late [[medieval]] customs, with a rigid monarchical hierarchy. | Tara was a planet colonised by [[human]]s who chose to pattern their culture on late [[medieval]] customs, with a rigid monarchical hierarchy, complete with King's, Princesses, and Princes. | ||
The Taran nobility took pride in their scientific and mechanical ignorance, leaving such matters to the 'peasants'. Their primary ranged weapon was a [[crossbow]] that fired electric bolts; this was considered a peasant's weapon. | The Taran nobility took pride in their scientific and mechanical ignorance, leaving such matters to the 'peasants'. Their primary ranged weapon was a [[crossbow]] that fired electric bolts; this was considered a peasant's weapon. | ||
Swordsmen were apprenticed under Sword Masters using electro-swords, thin swords that carried an electrical charge. | |||
The Tarans were known as master [[android]]-makers, although the work was only carried out by the lesser orders. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') | The Tarans were known as master [[android]]-makers, although the work was only carried out by the lesser orders. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') | ||
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The [[Museum of the Last Ones]] had specimens of [[extinction|extinct]] species from Tara. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo]]'') | The [[Museum of the Last Ones]] had specimens of [[extinction|extinct]] species from Tara. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo]]'') | ||
Centuries before the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana I]], a [[plague]] wiped out 90% of Tara's population. During this time of strife, the peasants were largely abandoned by the ruling class and manufactured large numbers of androids to cope with the labour shortage. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') | Centuries before the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana I]], a [[plague]] wiped out 90% of Tara's population. During this time of strife, the peasants were largely abandoned by the ruling class and manufactured large numbers of androids to cope with the labour shortage. The city of Tara built plague tunnels to move the population and the nobility out of the city to prevent contamination. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') | ||
By the [[30th century]], the ideas of nobility were under threat from the [[Liberal Reconstructionist]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[So Vile a Sin]]'') | By the [[30th century]], the ideas of nobility were under threat from the [[Liberal Reconstructionist]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[So Vile a Sin]]'') | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 14 August 2018
Tara was a planet that resembled medieval Earth. It had lush green fields, attractive landscapes and medieval-type forests.
Culture and technology
Tara was a planet colonised by humans who chose to pattern their culture on late medieval customs, with a rigid monarchical hierarchy, complete with King's, Princesses, and Princes.
The Taran nobility took pride in their scientific and mechanical ignorance, leaving such matters to the 'peasants'. Their primary ranged weapon was a crossbow that fired electric bolts; this was considered a peasant's weapon.
Swordsmen were apprenticed under Sword Masters using electro-swords, thin swords that carried an electrical charge.
The Tarans were known as master android-makers, although the work was only carried out by the lesser orders. (TV: The Androids of Tara)
History
The Museum of the Last Ones had specimens of extinct species from Tara. (PROSE: The Last Dodo)
Centuries before the arrival of the Fourth Doctor and Romana I, a plague wiped out 90% of Tara's population. During this time of strife, the peasants were largely abandoned by the ruling class and manufactured large numbers of androids to cope with the labour shortage. The city of Tara built plague tunnels to move the population and the nobility out of the city to prevent contamination. (TV: The Androids of Tara)
By the 30th century, the ideas of nobility were under threat from the Liberal Reconstructionists. (PROSE: So Vile a Sin)
