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Alfava Metraxis was the seventh planet in the [[Dundra system]], in the [[Gan belt]]. The planet was home to the [[Aplan]] civilisation, until their extinction by an unknown event in the mid [[47th century]], but by the [[49th century]] it had been terraformed and colonised by human settlers. As a result, the atmosphere boasted a high level of [[oxygen]] and a low amounts of toxins. It had an oxygen-rich atmosphere, and an eleven-hour day. | Alfava Metraxis was the seventh planet in the [[Dundra system]], in the [[Gan belt]]. The planet was home to the [[Aplan]] civilisation, until their extinction by an unknown event in the mid [[47th century]], but by the [[49th century]] it had been terraformed and colonised by human settlers. As a result, the atmosphere boasted a high level of [[oxygen]] and a low amounts of toxins. It had an oxygen-rich atmosphere, and an eleven-hour day. | ||
The Aplans left notable landmarks on the planet, including temples, and the [[Aplan Mortarium|Aplan | The Aplans left notable landmarks on the planet, including temples, and the [[Aplan Mortarium|Aplan Mortaria]], sometimes known as 'Mazes of the Dead'. These were large subterranean labyrinths with tombs in the walls, adorned with statues of the dead. The Mazes had six levels, to represent the ascent of the soul. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]''/''[[Flesh and Stone]]'') | ||
[[File:Maze-of-the-dead 02.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:Maze-of-the-dead 02.jpg|thumb|left|An [[Aplan Mortarium]] on Alfava Metraxis. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]'')]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[2009]], an alien device from Alfava Metraxis somehow came to [[Earth]] and passed into the possession of [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]'') | In [[2009]], an alien device from Alfava Metraxis somehow came to [[Earth]] and passed into the possession of [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Nightmare Man]]'') | ||
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The civilisation of the Aplans was noted to have mysteriously come to an abrupt end in the mid [[47th century]]. This was revealed to have been caused by the [[Weeping Angel]]s, which infested the dark underground Mazes, well hidden amid the numerous statues. Having hunted the Aplans to extinction, the Angel colony lacked any further energy source and over the next four centuries, the energy-deprived Angels began to degrade and lose their form. | The civilisation of the Aplans was noted to have mysteriously come to an abrupt end in the mid [[47th century]]. This was revealed to have been caused by the [[Weeping Angel]]s, which infested the dark underground Mazes, well hidden amid the numerous statues. Having hunted the Aplans to extinction, the Angel colony lacked any further energy source and over the next four centuries, the energy-deprived Angels began to degrade and lose their form. | ||
During the [[49th century]], [[ | During the [[49th century]], [[humans]] [[terraforming|terraformed]] the planet and by the [[51st century]], six billion settlers had come to live there. However, by this time, the Angels hidden within the Mortarium were too weak to venture out to attack the colonists. | ||
During the 51st century, a lone, healthy [[Angel Bob|Angel]] feigned dormancy and allowed itself to be captured. This ensured its access to the [[Byzantium (ship)|Byzantium]], a large [[space liner]] with a temporal core. When the ship passed near to Alfava Metraxis, the Angel presumably hunted down the crew, and crashed it into one of the Mortaria. The Angels in hibernation within the maze were then able begin rejuvenation using the power from the ship. | During the 51st century, a lone, healthy [[Angel Bob|Angel]] feigned dormancy and allowed itself to be captured. This ensured its access to the [[Byzantium (ship)|Byzantium]], a large [[space liner]] with a temporal core. When the ship passed near to Alfava Metraxis, the Angel presumably hunted down the crew, and crashed it into one of the Mortaria. The Angels in hibernation within the maze were then able begin rejuvenation using the power from the ship. | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 2 April 2011
Alfava Metraxis was the home-planet of the Aplans.
Astronomical Data
Alfava Metraxis was the seventh planet in the Dundra system, in the Gan belt. The planet was home to the Aplan civilisation, until their extinction by an unknown event in the mid 47th century, but by the 49th century it had been terraformed and colonised by human settlers. As a result, the atmosphere boasted a high level of oxygen and a low amounts of toxins. It had an oxygen-rich atmosphere, and an eleven-hour day.
The Aplans left notable landmarks on the planet, including temples, and the Aplan Mortaria, sometimes known as 'Mazes of the Dead'. These were large subterranean labyrinths with tombs in the walls, adorned with statues of the dead. The Mazes had six levels, to represent the ascent of the soul. (DW: The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone)
History
In 2009, an alien device from Alfava Metraxis somehow came to Earth and passed into the possession of Sarah Jane Smith. (SJA: The Nightmare Man)
The civilisation of the Aplans was noted to have mysteriously come to an abrupt end in the mid 47th century. This was revealed to have been caused by the Weeping Angels, which infested the dark underground Mazes, well hidden amid the numerous statues. Having hunted the Aplans to extinction, the Angel colony lacked any further energy source and over the next four centuries, the energy-deprived Angels began to degrade and lose their form.
During the 49th century, humans terraformed the planet and by the 51st century, six billion settlers had come to live there. However, by this time, the Angels hidden within the Mortarium were too weak to venture out to attack the colonists.
During the 51st century, a lone, healthy Angel feigned dormancy and allowed itself to be captured. This ensured its access to the Byzantium, a large space liner with a temporal core. When the ship passed near to Alfava Metraxis, the Angel presumably hunted down the crew, and crashed it into one of the Mortaria. The Angels in hibernation within the maze were then able begin rejuvenation using the power from the ship.
After the crash of the Byzantium, the Doctor, Amy Pond and River Song, with a group of 20 clerics, landed on Alfava Metraxis with the intention of tracking down and capturing the Weeping Angel that had been contained in its vault. (DW: The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone)
