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== History ==
== History ==
=== Early history ===
=== Early history ===
{{Section stub|Information from ''[[Last Words (audio anthology)|Last Words]]'' and ''[[Return of the Cybermen (audio story)|Return of the Cybermen]]''}}
{{Section stub|Information from ''[[Return of the Cybermen (audio story)|Return of the Cybermen]]''}}
The [[Fourth Doctor]] thought the station, or parts of it, was built in the late [[29th century|29th]] or early [[30th century]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'')
The [[Fourth Doctor]] thought the station, or parts of it, was built in the late [[29th century|29th]] or early [[30th century]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'')
With [[Lazar (The Ark in Space)|Noah]], [[Vira]] and [[Dune]] safely onboard, and all other crew members already in cryogenic suspension, the ''Nerva Beacon'' successfully departed from above [[High Brazil]] in the [[61st century]], at almost the very last moment, with the invaluable help of [[River Song]] and [[Samael Avner]], who had infiltrated the station in order to warn them about [[Garrison Clay]]'s plans for sabotage. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Black Hours (audio story)}}, {{cs|Book of the Dead (audio story)}})


The Fourth Doctor and [[Leela]] visited ''Nerva'' at the very beginning, when it was a space dock [[orbit]]ing [[Jupiter]]. They became involved in events surrounding an infection by the [[Drelleran]] in revenge for the actions of Lord [[Jack Corrigan (Destination: Nerva)|Jack Corrigan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Destination: Nerva (audio story)|Destination: Nerva]]'')
The Fourth Doctor and [[Leela]] visited ''Nerva'' at the very beginning, when it was a space dock [[orbit]]ing [[Jupiter]]. They became involved in events surrounding an infection by the [[Drelleran]] in revenge for the actions of Lord [[Jack Corrigan (Destination: Nerva)|Jack Corrigan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Destination: Nerva (audio story)|Destination: Nerva]]'')
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=== Later history ===
=== Later history ===
In [[6087]], ''Nerva Beacon'' was moved to Earth orbit, where it served as a [[cryogenic]] storage facility, nicknamed "the Ark". Scientists had foreseen the Earth would become uninhabitable for five thousand years due to [[solar flare]]s. Under the leadership of the [[Earth High Minister]], they chose ''Nerva'' as a "lifeboat" — to quote [[Harry Sullivan]]'s description. The rest of humanity was evacuated in [[Thermic shelter]]s, but they were apparently not expected to survive long enough to repopulate.
In [[6087]], ''Nerva Beacon'' was moved to Earth orbit, where it served as a [[cryogenic]] storage facility, nicknamed "the Ark". Scientists had foreseen the Earth would become uninhabitable for five thousand years due to [[solar flare]]s. Under the leadership of the [[Earth High Minister]], they chose ''Nerva'' as a "lifeboat" — to quote [[Harry Sullivan]]'s description. The rest of humanity was evacuated in [[thermic shelter]]s, but they were apparently not expected to survive long enough to repopulate.
 
[[DNA]] samples of Earth's flora and fauna were stored on board and the bodies of selected [[human]] volunteers were placed in [[suspended animation]]. These people were genetically screened so the [[Gene pool|genetic pool]] of the survivors would be cross-matched, balanced and compact-evaluated. For this reason [[regressive]] humans, typified by [[20th century]] humans, were not allowed. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ark in Space (TV story)}}


[[DNA]] samples of Earth's flora and fauna were stored on board and the bodies of selected [[human]] volunteers were placed in [[suspended animation]]. These people were genetically screened so the [[Gene pool|genetic pool]] of the survivors would be cross-matched, balanced and compact-evaluated. For this reason [[regressive]] humans, typified by [[20th century]] humans, were not allowed.
With [[Lazar (The Ark in Space)|Noah]], [[Vira]] and [[Dune]] safely onboard, and all other crew members already in cryogenic suspension, the ''Nerva Beacon'' successfully departed from above [[High Brazil]] in the [[61st century]], at almost the very last moment, with the invaluable help of [[River Song]] and [[Samael Avner]], who had infiltrated the station in order to warn them about [[Garrison Clay]]'s plans for sabotage. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Black Hours (audio story)}}, {{cs|Book of the Dead (audio story)}})


The power for the station was by this time provided by [[solar stack]]s and the transmat link now connected the station with Earth rather than Voga.
After gaining enough clearance, power for the station was switched to ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Book of the Dead (audio story)}}) [[solar stack]]s. Having been repurposed, the transmat link now connected the station with Earth, rather than Voga. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ark in Space (TV story)}}) Billions of humans were successfully uploaded to [[the Library]] by River Song. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Book of the Dead (audio story)}})


=== Waking up again ===
Due to a [[Wirrn]] infestation, a massive system failure occurred and the humans overslept. By the time they woke, ten thousand years had passed. The awakening humans had to fight off the Wirrn, but retook the station and recolonised the Earth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') By another account, at this time the station was called Terra Nova. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Ark in Space (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Ark in Space]]'', ''[[Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment]]'')
Due to a [[Wirrn]] infestation, a massive system failure occurred and the humans overslept. By the time they woke, ten thousand years had passed. The awakening humans had to fight off the Wirrn, but retook the station and recolonised the Earth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') By another account, at this time the station was called Terra Nova. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Ark in Space (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Ark in Space]]'', ''[[Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment]]'')


Revision as of 07:19, 25 August 2024

The Nerva Beacon, later known as the Ark or Terra Nova, was a space station located in the Sol System.

History

Early history

This section's awfully stubby.

Information from Return of the Cybermen

The Fourth Doctor thought the station, or parts of it, was built in the late 29th or early 30th century. (TV: The Ark in Space)

The Fourth Doctor and Leela visited Nerva at the very beginning, when it was a space dock orbiting Jupiter. They became involved in events surrounding an infection by the Drelleran in revenge for the actions of Lord Jack Corrigan. (AUDIO: Destination: Nerva)

The original purpose of the space station was as a beacon (hence the name) to warn spacecraft about the planetoid Voga, which in turn orbited the planet Jupiter. Nerva was at that time operated by the Interplanetary Space Command, which had its headquarters on Earth. Nerva served this function for thirty years.

After the Cyber-Wars, Nerva had a transmat link to the breathable interior of Voga. Nerva was apparently struck by a plague that wiped out nearly all of the fifty-strong ISC crew. Only three of the crew — Commander Stevenson, Lester and Warner — and one observer, named Kellman, survived. It was soon discovered that the plague was in reality an infection spread by invading Cybermen, a group of CyberNomads under a Cyber-Leader who planned to destroy Voga, only for their attempt to fail thanks to the intervention of the Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith, and Harry Sullivan. (TV: Revenge of the Cybermen) ArcHivist Hegelia believed that this event took place at the end of the 25th century. (AUDIO: The Cyber Nomads)

Later history

In 6087, Nerva Beacon was moved to Earth orbit, where it served as a cryogenic storage facility, nicknamed "the Ark". Scientists had foreseen the Earth would become uninhabitable for five thousand years due to solar flares. Under the leadership of the Earth High Minister, they chose Nerva as a "lifeboat" — to quote Harry Sullivan's description. The rest of humanity was evacuated in thermic shelters, but they were apparently not expected to survive long enough to repopulate.

DNA samples of Earth's flora and fauna were stored on board and the bodies of selected human volunteers were placed in suspended animation. These people were genetically screened so the genetic pool of the survivors would be cross-matched, balanced and compact-evaluated. For this reason regressive humans, typified by 20th century humans, were not allowed. (TV: The Ark in Space [+]Loading...["The Ark in Space (TV story)"]

With Noah, Vira and Dune safely onboard, and all other crew members already in cryogenic suspension, the Nerva Beacon successfully departed from above High Brazil in the 61st century, at almost the very last moment, with the invaluable help of River Song and Samael Avner, who had infiltrated the station in order to warn them about Garrison Clay's plans for sabotage. (AUDIO: The Black Hours [+]Loading...["The Black Hours (audio story)"], Book of the Dead [+]Loading...["Book of the Dead (audio story)"])

After gaining enough clearance, power for the station was switched to (AUDIO: Book of the Dead [+]Loading...["Book of the Dead (audio story)"]) solar stacks. Having been repurposed, the transmat link now connected the station with Earth, rather than Voga. (TV: The Ark in Space [+]Loading...["The Ark in Space (TV story)"]) Billions of humans were successfully uploaded to the Library by River Song. (AUDIO: Book of the Dead [+]Loading...["Book of the Dead (audio story)"])

Waking up again

Due to a Wirrn infestation, a massive system failure occurred and the humans overslept. By the time they woke, ten thousand years had passed. The awakening humans had to fight off the Wirrn, but retook the station and recolonised the Earth. (TV: The Ark in Space) By another account, at this time the station was called Terra Nova. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Ark in Space, Doctor Who and the Sontaran Experiment)

The recolonisation process began in 16087. The main settlement was called Nerva City. It was built on the former site of New York City. (AUDIO: Wirrn Isle)

During those thousands of years, Nerva Beacon had become a legend: the lost refuge of mankind, sleeping while the rest of humanity was expanding their empire into the rest of the galaxy. (TV: The Sontaran Experiment)

Behind the scenes

The updated Nerva.
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