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Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in [[Galaxy 4|Galaxy Four]].<br> | Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in [[Galaxy 4|Galaxy Four]].<br> | ||
The [[Drahvin]]s are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious [[Maaga]]. The [[Rill]]s are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the [[Chumblie]]s.<br> | The [[Drahvin]]s are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious [[Maaga]]. The [[Rill]]s are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the [[Chumblie]]s.<br> | ||
When [[First Doctor| | When the [[First Doctor|First Doctor]] arrives, he discovers that the planet will explode in two days’ time. The Drahvins desperately ask for his help in escaping the planet and the belligerent Rills.<br> | ||
But things are not always as they seem… | But things are not always as they seem… | ||
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== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
*The [[First Doctor]] hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced. | *The [[First Doctor]] hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced. | ||
*He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until [[DW]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space]]'', and also in the story [[DW]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction]]'', [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] checks [[First Doctor| | *He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until [[DW]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space]]'', and also in the story [[DW]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction]]'', [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] checks the [[First Doctor|First Doctor's]] pulse and doesn't notice a second heart, implying he only has one, other stories would suggest that the Doctor grew his second heart after regenerating for the first time. [[MA]]: ''[[The Man in the Velvet Mask]]''. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | ==Writing and publishing notes== | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 24 February 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: Galaxy 4 which included individual episode titles and was shown from 11th September 1965 and written by William Emms.
- The cover and information shown on the rightx is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's summary
Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in Galaxy Four.
The Drahvins are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious Maaga. The Rills are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the Chumblies.
When the First Doctor arrives, he discovers that the planet will explode in two days’ time. The Drahvins desperately ask for his help in escaping the planet and the belligerent Rills.
But things are not always as they seem…
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
- The First Doctor hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced.
- He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until DW: Spearhead from Space, and also in the story DW: The Edge of Destruction, Ian checks the First Doctor's pulse and doesn't notice a second heart, implying he only has one, other stories would suggest that the Doctor grew his second heart after regenerating for the first time. MA: The Man in the Velvet Mask.
Writing and publishing notes
- The inside back cover includes colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
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Additional cover images
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British publication history
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- None
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
