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While searching through a manor that was near the vicinity of the [[Terileptil]] escape pod, the Doctor and his companions discovered gunpowder, [[power pack]]s and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Visitation]]'') | While searching through a manor that was near the vicinity of the [[Terileptil]] escape pod, the Doctor and his companions discovered gunpowder, [[power pack]]s and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Visitation]]'') | ||
In order to fight [[Windigo]]s, the [[Eighth Doctor]] created [[flash-charge]]s. These were made by adding [[iron]] fillings to gunpowder. The light created upon the gunpowders detonation deterred the Windigos. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Bad Blood]]'') | |||
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Revision as of 20:40, 19 July 2011
Gunpowder was an explosive substance that was used mostly in warfare, in weapons such as cannons, to explosively propel objects. It was used on Earth, and on some primitive planets such as Ribos. (DW: The Ribos Operation) One of the most notable uses of gunpowder was in 1605, where Guy Fawkes and his anti-parliament plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament by placing several barrels of gunpowder beneath it. (MA: The Plotters)
While searching through a manor that was near the vicinity of the Terileptil escape pod, the Doctor and his companions discovered gunpowder, power packs and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. (DW: The Visitation)
In order to fight Windigos, the Eighth Doctor created flash-charges. These were made by adding iron fillings to gunpowder. The light created upon the gunpowders detonation deterred the Windigos. (DWM: Bad Blood)
