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A '''virus''' was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological [[computer]] program. | A '''virus''' was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological [[computer]] program. | ||
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In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids ([[blood]], etc.) or through basic contact. | In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids ([[blood]], etc.) or through basic contact. | ||
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Another virus originated from a [[mutation]] in a [[mood drug]] in the upper levels of [[New New York]] on [[New Earth]]; this one, however, was airbourne. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'') | Another virus originated from a [[mutation]] in a [[mood drug]] in the upper levels of [[New New York]] on [[New Earth]]; this one, however, was airbourne. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'') | ||
The race known as the [[Viyran]]s were known for cataloging and creating various biological weapons such as viruses, some of which were stored in the [[Amethyst Viral Containment Station]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Patient Zero]]) | The race known as the [[Viyran]]s were known for cataloging and creating various biological weapons such as viruses, some of which were stored in the [[Amethyst Viral Containment Station]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Patient Zero]]). | ||
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The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lords]], known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lords]], known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 18 May 2010
A virus was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological computer program.
Biological
In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids (blood, etc.) or through basic contact.
The Faction Paradox, for example, introduced a virus into the Third Doctor as he regenerated, altering his biodata. (EDA: Interference - Book One)
Another virus originated from a mutation in a mood drug in the upper levels of New New York on New Earth; this one, however, was airbourne. (DW: Gridlock)
The race known as the Viyrans were known for cataloging and creating various biological weapons such as viruses, some of which were stored in the Amethyst Viral Containment Station. (BFA: Patient Zero).
The Free Time organisation created a virus deadly to Time Lords, known as the Dogma Virus. (BFA: Gallifrey)
Technological
- See computer virus
