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A '''Paradox machine''' was a device made out of a [[TARDIS]] to allow [[time paradox]]es so [[Toclafane]] could kill their ancestors without any temporal consequences. | |||
A '''Paradox machine''' was a device made out of a [[TARDIS]] to allow [[time paradox]]es so [[Toclafane ]]could kill | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS]] was cannibalized and turned into | [[The Doctor's TARDIS]] was cannibalized and turned into a Paradox Machine by [[Harold Saxon|the Master]] after he stole it from [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]]. He then used it to allow the [[Toclafane invasion]] of [[2008]] [[Earth]]. | ||
The paradox machine was destroyed by Captain [[Jack Harkness]] with a [[machine gun]]. The destruction of the machine reversed time to the point it was activated, undoing everything that had occurred since then. While those within range of the machine on the ''[[Valiant]]'' remembered the timeline, for the rest of the [[universe]] it had never happened. ([[DW]]: ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'') | The paradox machine was destroyed by Captain [[Jack Harkness]] with a [[machine gun]]. The destruction of the machine reversed time to the point that it was activated, undoing everything that had occurred since then. While those within range of the machine on the ''[[Valiant]]'' remembered the timeline, for the rest of the [[universe]] it had never happened. ([[DW]]: ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'') | ||
:''See [[Year That Never Was]]''. | :''See also--The [[Year That Never Was]]''. | ||
==Physical features== | ==Physical features== | ||
The interior of the paradox machine was lit by an ominous red glow. This may be an indication of the TARDIS's ill health; the dying TARDIS had similar red lighting. ([[DW]]: ''[[Turn Left]]'') | The interior of the paradox machine was lit by an ominous red glow. This may be an indication of the TARDIS's ill health; the dying TARDIS had similar red lighting. ([[DW]]: ''[[Turn Left]]'') | ||
While it was active, the [[cloister bell]] | While it was active, the [[cloister bell]] sounded continually. | ||
The main console in particular had | The main console in particular had undergone many modifications by the Master: The console itself was enclosed inside a metal cage, with various tubes and appendages attached to it. At its base was a pipe connecting to another area of the TARDIS, with a dial showing a readout of the pressure build-up inside. It shot out puffs of steam when it was activated. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'', ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'') | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
The Doctor's description of the device as ''a'' paradox machine indicate that more than one has existed. Jack Harkness also appeared to have some knowledge of a paradox machine, asking the Doctor "Is that what I think it is?" ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums]]'') | |||
[[Category:Time technology]] | [[Category:Time technology]] | ||
[[Category:The Master's items]] | [[Category:The Master's items]] | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 9 January 2011
A Paradox machine was a device made out of a TARDIS to allow time paradoxes so Toclafane could kill their ancestors without any temporal consequences.
History
The Doctor's TARDIS was cannibalized and turned into a Paradox Machine by the Master after he stole it from the Doctor. He then used it to allow the Toclafane invasion of 2008 Earth.
The paradox machine was destroyed by Captain Jack Harkness with a machine gun. The destruction of the machine reversed time to the point that it was activated, undoing everything that had occurred since then. While those within range of the machine on the Valiant remembered the timeline, for the rest of the universe it had never happened. (DW: Last of the Time Lords)
- See also--The Year That Never Was.
Physical features
The interior of the paradox machine was lit by an ominous red glow. This may be an indication of the TARDIS's ill health; the dying TARDIS had similar red lighting. (DW: Turn Left)
While it was active, the cloister bell sounded continually.
The main console in particular had undergone many modifications by the Master: The console itself was enclosed inside a metal cage, with various tubes and appendages attached to it. At its base was a pipe connecting to another area of the TARDIS, with a dial showing a readout of the pressure build-up inside. It shot out puffs of steam when it was activated. (DW: The Sound of Drums, Last of the Time Lords)
Other information
The Doctor's description of the device as a paradox machine indicate that more than one has existed. Jack Harkness also appeared to have some knowledge of a paradox machine, asking the Doctor "Is that what I think it is?" (DW: The Sound of Drums)
