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{{rename|Lance of Longinus}} | {{rename|Lance of Longinus}} | ||
{{Infobox Object | {{Infobox Object | ||
|name = Lance of Longinus | |||
|image = Lance of Longinus.jpg | |image = Lance of Longinus.jpg | ||
|aka =Gungnir, Spear of Destiny | |aka = Gungnir, Spear of Destiny | ||
|type = [[Lance]] | |type = [[Lance]] | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|made by = | |made by = | ||
|used by =[[Longinus]] | |used by = [[Longinus]], [[Odin]], [[Adolf Hitler]] | ||
|first =Project Longinus (comic story) | |first = Project Longinus (comic story) | ||
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Deus Le Volt (novel)|Deus | |appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Deus Le Volt (novel)|Deus Le Volt]]''|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Bullies (comic story)|Bullies]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]''}} | ||
}}{{wikipediainfo|Holy Lance}} | }}{{wikipediainfo|Holy Lance}} | ||
The '''Lance of Longinus''', also known as the '''Spear of Destiny''' and '''Gungnir''', was the weapon which pierced the side of [[Jesus Christ]] during his crucifixion on [[Golgotha]]. | The '''Lance of Longinus''', also known as the '''Spear of Destiny''' and '''Gungnir''', ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') was the weapon which pierced the side of [[Jesus Christ]] during his crucifixion on [[Golgotha]]. It became highly sought after throughout [[history]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'') | ||
According to the [[Time Lord]]s, it was one of only six [[Physical Temporal Nexus]]es in existence. The Spear always hit its target, no matter how far away it was. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | According to the [[Time Lord]]s, it was one of only six [[Physical Temporal Nexus]]es in existence. The Spear always hit its target, no matter how far away it was. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') [[Lucia Cailloux]] heard that the Longinus was capable of inducing divine visions in anyone that it scratched. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Grass (short story)|Grass]]'') | ||
[[Lucia Cailloux]] heard that the Longinus was capable of inducing divine visions in anyone that it scratched. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Grass (short story)|Grass]]'') | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Alexander the Great]] found what he believed to be the Lance. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'') | [[Alexander the Great]] found what he believed to be the Lance. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'') | ||
In [[33]], when [[Jesus Christ]] hung on the cross, a [[Roman]] soldier named [[Longinus]] drove his lance into Jesus' side to see if he was dead. Shortly afterwards, the lance went missing. | In [[33]], when [[Jesus Christ]] hung on the cross, a [[Roman]] soldier named [[Longinus]] drove his lance into Jesus' side to see if he was dead. Shortly afterwards, the lance went missing. | ||
In [[141]], {{Delgado}} tried to obtain it in [[Uppsala]], but was stopped by the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant]], who left him with a recreation of the lance. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | In [[141]], {{Delgado}} tried to obtain it in [[Uppsala]], but was stopped by the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant]], who left him with a recreation of the lance. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | ||
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[[Lucia Cailloux]] believed that [[Napoléon Bonaparte]] had obtained a piece of metal which came from the lance. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Grass (short story)|Grass]]'') | [[Lucia Cailloux]] believed that [[Napoléon Bonaparte]] had obtained a piece of metal which came from the lance. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Grass (short story)|Grass]]'') | ||
In [[1938]], a lance which may have been the Longinus was kept in a [[Vienna]] museum. When [[Adolf Hitler]] invaded [[Austria]], he took the lance back to [[Berlin]]. Although he possessed the spear throughout [[World War II]], the [[Nazi]]s still lost. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | In [[1938]], a lance which may have been the Longinus was kept in a [[Vienna]] museum. When [[Adolf Hitler]] invaded [[Austria]], he took the lance back to [[Berlin]]. Although he possessed the spear throughout [[World War II]], the [[Nazi]]s still lost. The Doctor believed that this may have been because Hitler rarely physically held it; ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') others, including [[William Abberton|Nimrod]], believed that this lance was a [[13th century]] fake. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | ||
In [[1973]], the lance was kept in the [[Moxon Collection]]. Under orders from the [[High Council]], the Third Doctor and Jo Grant tried to replace the lance with a decoy and destroy the real one, but they unable to due to the advanced security. They decided to go back in time and replace the lance in the past. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | In [[1973]], the lance was kept in the [[Moxon Collection]]. Under orders from the [[High Council]], the Third Doctor and Jo Grant tried to replace the lance with a decoy and destroy the real one, but they unable to due to the advanced security. They decided to go back in time and replace the lance in the past. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Spear of Destiny (short story)|The Spear of Destiny]]'') | ||
In the early [[2000s]], the real Longinus was kept in the [[Hecht Museum of Unexplained and Occult Material]]. [[William Abberton|Nimrod]] broke into the museum and stole it. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'') | In the early [[2000s]], the real Longinus was kept in the [[Hecht Museum of Unexplained and Occult Material]]. [[William Abberton|Nimrod]] broke into the museum and stole it. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Project Longinus (comic story)|Project: Longinus]]'') | ||
[[Category:Sacred or religious artefacts]] | [[Category:Sacred or religious artefacts]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons from the real world]] | [[Category:Weapons from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Christianity]] | [[Category:Christianity]] | ||
[[Category:Alien technology salvaged by the Forge]] | [[Category:Alien technology salvaged by the Forge]] | ||
Revision as of 18:37, 6 May 2021
The Lance of Longinus, also known as the Spear of Destiny and Gungnir, (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny) was the weapon which pierced the side of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion on Golgotha. It became highly sought after throughout history. (COMIC: Project: Longinus)
According to the Time Lords, it was one of only six Physical Temporal Nexuses in existence. The Spear always hit its target, no matter how far away it was. (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny) Lucia Cailloux heard that the Longinus was capable of inducing divine visions in anyone that it scratched. (PROSE: Grass)
History
Alexander the Great found what he believed to be the Lance. (COMIC: Project: Longinus)
In 33, when Jesus Christ hung on the cross, a Roman soldier named Longinus drove his lance into Jesus' side to see if he was dead. Shortly afterwards, the lance went missing.
In 141, the Master tried to obtain it in Uppsala, but was stopped by the Third Doctor and Jo Grant, who left him with a recreation of the lance. (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny)
In the 4th century, Constantine I found a lance that he thought was the Longinus. (COMIC: Project: Longinus)
Lucia Cailloux believed that Napoléon Bonaparte had obtained a piece of metal which came from the lance. (PROSE: Grass)
In 1938, a lance which may have been the Longinus was kept in a Vienna museum. When Adolf Hitler invaded Austria, he took the lance back to Berlin. Although he possessed the spear throughout World War II, the Nazis still lost. The Doctor believed that this may have been because Hitler rarely physically held it; (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny) others, including Nimrod, believed that this lance was a 13th century fake. (COMIC: Project: Longinus, PROSE: The Spear of Destiny)
In 1973, the lance was kept in the Moxon Collection. Under orders from the High Council, the Third Doctor and Jo Grant tried to replace the lance with a decoy and destroy the real one, but they unable to due to the advanced security. They decided to go back in time and replace the lance in the past. (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny)
In the early 2000s, the real Longinus was kept in the Hecht Museum of Unexplained and Occult Material. Nimrod broke into the museum and stole it. (COMIC: Project: Longinus)
