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The '''Pharos institute''' was a scientific organisation experimenting with advanced technology.
The '''Pharos Institute''' was a scientific organization that experimented with the latest advances in technology.  


== History ==
== History ==
===[[21st century]]===
===[[21st century]]===
In the [[1980s]], there was a [[Pharos Project]], which was tasked with communicating with alien civilisations; it is not known whether that organisation was related to the Pharos institute. ([[DW]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'')
In the [[1980s]], there existed The [[Pharos Project]], a space program designed to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations but it is not known whether that organization was or is related to The Pharos Institute. ([[DW]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'')


In [[2008|2009]] they were investigating the potential of the [[MITRE headset]] to amplify [[telekinesis|telekinetic]] energy. However the institute had been infiltrated by a [[Slitheen]], [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]], who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for destruction.
In [[2007]], The Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the [[MITRE headset|MITRE telekinetic headset]]. However the organization had been infiltrated by [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]], who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.  
:''The technology behind the MITRE headset is unknown, but it may well have originated off-world.''
:''The technology behind the MITRE headset is of unknown origin.''


[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke into the institute and stole a headset for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took [[Luke Smith]] hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power nearly brought [[The Moon]] into a collision course with the [[Earth]], but disaster was finally averted by Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had disabled with a virus and reprogrammed. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')
[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke into The Institute and stole the prototype for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took [[Luke Smith]] hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr. Smith used it to nearly bring [[The Moon]] crashing into the [[Earth]], but the disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')


Another ongoing project from the institute was the research of [[meteorite]]s for signs of alien life. They had found some clues in martian meteorites and in [[2009]] had the [[Weserbergland Meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to come to [[London]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'')
Another ongoing project of The Institute was the research of space debris with the rocks being probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They had found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and in [[2008]] had the [[Weserbergland Meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorize [[Ealing]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'')


One of the scientists working at the institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The institute was also assisted in it's research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]] in disguise.
One of the scientists working at The Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in it's research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]] in disguise.
:''"The real nathan goss was murdered by the slitheen or used his skin"''
:''"The real Nathan Goss had been murdered by the Slitheen for his skin"''


The institute also sent out workers to investigate [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')


They were investigated during the [[The 456|456]] invasion. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]'')
They were also plagued by The British Government during the [[The 456]] crisis. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]'')


Sometime after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen Family stole a Matter Compressor from the institute so it could crush Earth's Carbon into a gigantic diamond. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
Sometime after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen Family stole a Matter Compressor from The Institute; he and his comrade planning to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')


A fossilised [[Silurian]] egg was discovered by the Pharos institute, Sarah Jane went to the institute to take a look at it. ([[SJAF]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
A fossilized [[Silurian]] egg was discovered by The Pharos Institute with Sarah Jane paying a visit to take a look. ([[SJAF]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')


== Staff ==
== Staff ==

Revision as of 15:02, 21 December 2010

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The Pharos Institute was a scientific organization that experimented with the latest advances in technology.

History

21st century

In the 1980s, there existed The Pharos Project, a space program designed to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations but it is not known whether that organization was or is related to The Pharos Institute. (DW: Logopolis)

In 2007, The Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the MITRE telekinetic headset. However the organization had been infiltrated by Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen, who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.

The technology behind the MITRE headset is of unknown origin.

Sarah Jane Smith broke into The Institute and stole the prototype for Mr Smith to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took Luke Smith hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr. Smith used it to nearly bring The Moon crashing into the Earth, but the disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. (SJA: The Lost Boy)

Another ongoing project of The Institute was the research of space debris with the rocks being probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They had found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and in 2008 had the Weserbergland Meteorite on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the Pied Piper to terrorize Ealing. (SJA: The Day of the Clown)

One of the scientists working at The Institute was Professor Rivers. The Institute was also assisted in it's research by Nathan Goss, an arrogant boy genius who was in fact Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen of the family Slitheen in disguise.

"The real Nathan Goss had been murdered by the Slitheen for his skin"

The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of Ashen Hill Manor. (SJA: The Eternity Trap)

They were also plagued by The British Government during the The 456 crisis. (TW: Children of Earth)

Sometime after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen Family stole a Matter Compressor from The Institute; he and his comrade planning to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. (SJA: The Gift)

A fossilized Silurian egg was discovered by The Pharos Institute with Sarah Jane paying a visit to take a look. (SJAF: Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6)

Staff

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