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[[Image:Teleportation.jpg|thumb|250px|The act of teleportation.]]
[[Image:Teleportation.jpg|thumb|250px|The act of teleportation. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'')]]
'''Teleportation''' is a form of matter transmission and can be one of either a process of physical/psychological will or a technological interaction.
'''Teleportation''' was a form of matter transmission and could be one of either a process of physical/psychological will or a technological interaction.


==Physiological teleportation==
==Physiological teleportation==
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The [[Eight Legs]] of [[Metebelis III]] could also teleport, both themselves and the [[Human]]s that they hung onto, most likely through the psychic link that was developed between the Eight Legs and the Human. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Spiders]]'')
The [[Eight Legs]] of [[Metebelis III]] could also teleport, both themselves and the [[Human]]s that they hung onto, most likely through the psychic link that was developed between the Eight Legs and the Human. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Spiders]]'')
[[Unicorn]]s were capable of teleportation. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Unnatural History]]'')


==Technological teleportation==
==Technological teleportation==
In the case of a technological process, [[Clockwork Droid]]s possessed a short-range teleporter ([[DW]]: ''[[The Girl in the Fireplace]]'') and Lady [[Cassandra O'Brien]] possessed a long-range teleporter, although her use of teleportation was forbidden under Peace Treaty 5.4/Cub/16. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of the World]]'')
A great variety of species and civilizations had access to teleportation technology. In general, a signal was needed for the teleport to work. The signal needs to be broadcasted close to the person or item being teleported. The signal could also be reworked to teleport a person back after they had teleported away. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of the World]]'', ''[[Boom Town]]'') Teleportation when power is low can result in an incomplete transfer causing part of units to not materialise. ([[NSA]]: ''[[The Pirate Loop]]'') Teleportation tended to leave behind an energy residue and a distinctive tang in the air. ([[TWN]]: ''[[Something in the Water]]'')
 
Also, in the case of teleportation through technology, a signal is needed for the teleport to work. The signal needs to be broadcast close to the person or item being teleported. The signal can also be reworked to teleport a person back after they had teleported away. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of the World]]'', ''[[Boom Town]]'').


The [[planet]] [[Sto]] (or at least [[Max Capricorn Cruiseliners]]) also has a form of teleportation, the full range of which is unknown, however it’s range is at least enough to teleport from a ship in orbit to the [[Earth]]’s surface. It uses bracelets, which can detect whether any mishap has befallen the wearer, and can signal the system to hold the molecules of the wearer in stasis as a safety feature. The wearer can then be brought back to the ship, provided that their pattern has been stored in the buffers. ([[DW]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'')
===Human teleportation===
Humans developed teleportation technology around the [[20th century]] with the [[TOMTIT]] device. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'')


Teleportation when power is low can result in an incomplete transfer causing part of units to not materialise. ([[NSA]]: ''[[The Pirate Loop]]'')
In the early [[21st century]], the [[Project Indigo]] was created. It was reverse-engineered from [[Sontaran]] [[Teleport pod|technology]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'')


[[Sontaran]]s had to use [[Teleport pod|pods]] at areas for dematerialisation and rematerialisation. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Strategem]]'' / ''[[The Poison Sky]]'')
In the mid-[[21st century]], the [[T-Mat]] system was developed. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Seeds of Death]]'') In the aftermath of the invasion and the [[Thousand Day War]], the T-Mat network was replaced by the [[Interstitial Mass Transit System]]. ([[NA]]: ''[[Transit]]'')


Captain [[Jack Harkness]]'s Time Agent Wrist Strap contained a teleport as well. The Doctor, Martha and Jack used it to teleport to the Valiant and Martha later used it to escape the Master. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'')
The [[Disinfectodroid]]s created by [[Acme Industries]] teleported trash to another [[planet]]. ([[DWAM]]: ''[[The Germ War]]'')


It was taken from her by him later and he teleported to Earth with it to try to force the Doctor to stop, but the Doctor called his bluff and later teleported them back to the ship. The Doctor deactivated the wrist strap's ability to teleport and travel through time. ([[DW]]: ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'')
In the [[51st century]], [[Octavian|Father Octavian]] and his clerics had teleportation devices that created an effect similar to that of a small tornado when the teleport was in use. [[DW]]: (''[[The Time of Angels]] / [[Flesh and Stone]]'') The [[Clockwork Droid]]s of the same era also possessed a short-range teleporter ([[DW]]: ''[[The Girl in the Fireplace]]'') The [[Time Agency]] [[vortex manipulator]] also had teleportation capabilities. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'')


Jack was able to re-initialise the teleport function with a missing bit of information gleaned through Project Indigo thanks to Martha. Jack then teleported with it to [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and the TARDIS. UNIT created [[Project Indigo]] using Sontaran technology to create a teleporter of their own. Martha Jones managed to use this experimental teleporter to escape UNIT's headquarters when the Daleks attacked and was able to use part of the code in it to help Jack bring his own teleport back online. The Doctor disabled it again after the crisis was over. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'' / ''[[Journey's End]]'')
Before the year [[5000000000|5 billion]], long-range teleportation was forbidden under [[Peace treaty 5.4/cup/16]]. Despite this, Lady [[Cassandra O'Brien]] possessed one. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of the World]]'')


When Jack got his Wrist Strap back after the battle against the [[456]], he sent out a signal to a cold fusion cruiser that was at the edge of the solar system which teleported him to it. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day Five]]'')
===Other species===
*The [[planet]] [[Sto]] (or at least [[Max Capricorn Cruiseliners]]) had a form of teleportation, the full range of which is unknown, however it’s range is at least enough to teleport from a ship in orbit to the [[Earth]]’s surface. It uses bracelets, which can detect whether any mishap has befallen the wearer, and can signal the system to hold the molecules of the wearer in stasis as a safety feature. The wearer can then be brought back to the ship, provided that their pattern has been stored in the buffers. ([[DW]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'')
*[[Sontaran]]s had to use [[Teleport pod|pods]] at areas for dematerialisation and rematerialisation. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Strategem]]''/''[[The Poison Sky]]'')
*The [[Marinusian]]s used [[travel dial]]s to travel around [[Marinus]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Keys of Marinus]]'')
*[[The 456]] appeared on [[Earth]] in "pillar of fire", allowing them to teleport into a specially made tank, despite it being within a building. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day Three]]'')
*The [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]]s had teleportation technology. The [[Slitheen-Blathereen family]] linked their to their spaceship and their bracelets. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (The Sarah Jane Adventures)|The Gift]]'')
*The [[Vinvocci]] also had teleporters hooked up to their wristwatches. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
*[[Rammzi]] used a teleport to travel the [[universe]], searching for the best restaurants. ([[DWAM]]: ''[[Fried Death]]'')
*The [[Sycorax]] had teleport technology. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')


[[Octavian|Father Octavian]] and his clerics had teleportation devices that created an effect similar to that of a small tornado when the teleport was in use. [[DW]]: (''[[The Time of Angels]] / [[Flesh and Stone]]'')
==See also==
*[[Teleportaphobia]]
*[[Transmat]]
[[Category:Transport technology]]
[[Category:Transport technology]]

Revision as of 22:51, 1 August 2010

The act of teleportation. (DW: The Sound of Drums)

Teleportation was a form of matter transmission and could be one of either a process of physical/psychological will or a technological interaction.

Physiological teleportation

The Kitlings and those affected by the Cheetah World could teleport away from their home to hunt for prey, and then return through what was a physical (or possibly psychological/instinctual) process. The ability could also be transferred as Ace, Midge, the Master and the Doctor all acquired the ability, although it was not permanent in the majority of those who were affected. (DW: Survival)

The Eight Legs of Metebelis III could also teleport, both themselves and the Humans that they hung onto, most likely through the psychic link that was developed between the Eight Legs and the Human. (DW: Planet of the Spiders)

Unicorns were capable of teleportation. (EDA: Unnatural History)

Technological teleportation

A great variety of species and civilizations had access to teleportation technology. In general, a signal was needed for the teleport to work. The signal needs to be broadcasted close to the person or item being teleported. The signal could also be reworked to teleport a person back after they had teleported away. (DW: The End of the World, Boom Town) Teleportation when power is low can result in an incomplete transfer causing part of units to not materialise. (NSA: The Pirate Loop) Teleportation tended to leave behind an energy residue and a distinctive tang in the air. (TWN: Something in the Water)

Human teleportation

Humans developed teleportation technology around the 20th century with the TOMTIT device. (DW: The Time Monster)

In the early 21st century, the Project Indigo was created. It was reverse-engineered from Sontaran technology. (DW: Journey's End)

In the mid-21st century, the T-Mat system was developed. (DW: The Seeds of Death) In the aftermath of the invasion and the Thousand Day War, the T-Mat network was replaced by the Interstitial Mass Transit System. (NA: Transit)

The Disinfectodroids created by Acme Industries teleported trash to another planet. (DWAM: The Germ War)

In the 51st century, Father Octavian and his clerics had teleportation devices that created an effect similar to that of a small tornado when the teleport was in use. DW: (The Time of Angels / Flesh and Stone) The Clockwork Droids of the same era also possessed a short-range teleporter (DW: The Girl in the Fireplace) The Time Agency vortex manipulator also had teleportation capabilities. (DW: The Sound of Drums)

Before the year 5 billion, long-range teleportation was forbidden under Peace treaty 5.4/cup/16. Despite this, Lady Cassandra O'Brien possessed one. (DW: The End of the World)

Other species

See also