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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|Species name= Atraxi
|Species name= Atraxi
|image= [[file:Theatraxi.png|250px]]
|image= [[File:Theatraxi.png|250px]]
|type= Large eyeballs<Br>Crystalline
|type= Large eyeballs<br />Crystalline
|aka=  
|aka=  
|affiliation= [[The Alliance]]
|affiliation= [[The Alliance]]
|origin=  
|origin=  
|appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]''<br>[[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'' (cameo)
|appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]''<br />[[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'' (cameo)
|mentions= [[DW]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]''
|mentions= [[DW]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]''
|individuals=
|individuals=
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The '''Atraxi''' were a species that formed a [[Galaxy|galactic]] [[police]] force.
The '''Atraxi''' were a species that formed a [[Galaxy|galactic]] [[police]] force.


==Appearance==
== Appearance ==
The Atraxi resembled giant eyeballs set within a large crystalline structure much like a snowflake. They were able to travel in both [[space]] and in atmosphere. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')
The Atraxi resembled giant eyeballs set within a large crystalline structure much like a snowflake. They were able to travel in both [[space]] and in atmosphere. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')


==Abilities==
== Abilities ==
[[File:DW Eleventh Hour Atraxi in orbit.jpg|thumb|left|The Atraxi fleet. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')]]
[[File:DW Eleventh Hour Atraxi in orbit.jpg|thumb|left|The Atraxi fleet. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')]]
:''How many of these traits are technological and how many are natural is unknown.''
:''How many of these traits are technological and how many are natural is unknown.''
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The Atraxi were able to remotely activate and control electronic media on [[Earth]], allowing them to send a message in every human language, through every available device. They were also able to track the media, pinpointing a world-wide [[computer virus]] to its origin and learn the planet's history. Though capable of scanning the planet on a worldwide scale, they were unable to find [[multi-form]]s when shapeshifted. The Atraxi also had a weapon capable of destroying the Earth (requiring only 20 minutes to charge) and a [[force field]] to seal the Earth for its destruction. The Atraxi who came directly to Earth was also capable of projecting [[hologram]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')
The Atraxi were able to remotely activate and control electronic media on [[Earth]], allowing them to send a message in every human language, through every available device. They were also able to track the media, pinpointing a world-wide [[computer virus]] to its origin and learn the planet's history. Though capable of scanning the planet on a worldwide scale, they were unable to find [[multi-form]]s when shapeshifted. The Atraxi also had a weapon capable of destroying the Earth (requiring only 20 minutes to charge) and a [[force field]] to seal the Earth for its destruction. The Atraxi who came directly to Earth was also capable of projecting [[hologram]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'')


==History==
== History ==
In [[102]], the Atraxi were among the races who joined [[the Alliance]]. They came to [[Stonehenge]] and helped imprison the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[Pandorica]] in order to save the [[Universe]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')
In [[102]], the Atraxi were among the races who joined [[the Alliance]]. They came to [[Stonehenge]] and helped imprison the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[Pandorica]] in order to save the [[Universe]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')


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:''Due to the Cracks in time being negated by the Doctor, it is likely that Prisoner Zero never escaped from his prison, so the Atraxi didn't have to come to Earth.'' ([[DW]]: ''[[The Big Bang]]'')
:''Due to the Cracks in time being negated by the Doctor, it is likely that Prisoner Zero never escaped from his prison, so the Atraxi didn't have to come to Earth.'' ([[DW]]: ''[[The Big Bang]]'')
[[file:THE_DOCTOR_AND_ATRAXI.jpg|thumb|The Doctor and an Atraxi at [[Stonehenge]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')]]
[[File:THE_DOCTOR_AND_ATRAXI.jpg|thumb|The Doctor and an Atraxi at [[Stonehenge]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'')]]


==Behind the scenes==
== Behind the scenes ==
*In cut dialogue from [[DW]]: [[The Girl Who Waited]], Amy was to have been offered 'Atraxi cuisine'.
* In cut dialogue from [[DW]]: [[The Girl Who Waited]], Amy was to have been offered 'Atraxi cuisine'.
*It is thought that an Atraxi eye watches [[River Song]] on a computer screen in [[DW]]: ''[[Flesh and Stone]]''.
* It is thought that an Atraxi eye watches [[River Song]] on a computer screen in [[DW]]: ''[[Flesh and Stone]]''.
*In [[EDA]]: ''[[Vampire Science]]'' the [[Eighth Doctor]] mentions the planet [[Atraxi 3]]. It is possible this is the homeworld of the Atraxi.
* In [[EDA]]: ''[[Vampire Science]]'' the [[Eighth Doctor]] mentions the planet [[Atraxi 3]]. It is possible this is the homeworld of the Atraxi.
*In the original script for ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'', the Doctor refers to the Atraxi as a "[[Planetary development levels|level 20]] civilisation".
* In the original script for ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'', the Doctor refers to the Atraxi as a "[[Planetary development levels|level 20]] civilisation".
*In ''[[Scream of the Shalka (webcast)|Scream of the Shalka]]'', [[Ninth Doctor (Scream of the Shalka)|the Doctor]] has "Atraxian semble seeds" in his pocket, presumably from the Atraxi homeworld.
* In ''[[Scream of the Shalka (webcast)|Scream of the Shalka]]'', [[Ninth Doctor (Scream of the Shalka)|the Doctor]] has "Atraxian semble seeds" in his pocket, presumably from the Atraxi homeworld.
*They are mentioned in ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'' when two soldiers cite the Doctor's decision to call the Atraxi back to scold them serving as an example of how dangerous he is.
* They are mentioned in ''[[A Good Man Goes to War]]'' when two soldiers cite the Doctor's decision to call the Atraxi back to scold them serving as an example of how dangerous he is.


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Revision as of 10:12, 3 November 2011

The Atraxi were a species that formed a galactic police force.

Appearance

The Atraxi resembled giant eyeballs set within a large crystalline structure much like a snowflake. They were able to travel in both space and in atmosphere. (DW: The Eleventh Hour)

Abilities

The Atraxi fleet. (DW: The Eleventh Hour)
How many of these traits are technological and how many are natural is unknown.

The Atraxi were able to remotely activate and control electronic media on Earth, allowing them to send a message in every human language, through every available device. They were also able to track the media, pinpointing a world-wide computer virus to its origin and learn the planet's history. Though capable of scanning the planet on a worldwide scale, they were unable to find multi-forms when shapeshifted. The Atraxi also had a weapon capable of destroying the Earth (requiring only 20 minutes to charge) and a force field to seal the Earth for its destruction. The Atraxi who came directly to Earth was also capable of projecting holograms. (DW: The Eleventh Hour)

History

In 102, the Atraxi were among the races who joined the Alliance. They came to Stonehenge and helped imprison the Eleventh Doctor in the Pandorica in order to save the Universe. (DW: The Pandorica Opens)

The Atraxi ran an extradimensional prison which contained Prisoner Zero. When Prisoner Zero escaped through a crack in space, they tried to find it. Twelve years later, they were able to trace it to Earth. They threatened that “Prisoner Zero will vacate the human residence or the human residence will be incinerated.”.

Though the Eleventh Doctor tried to attract their attention by activating alien technology, his sonic screwdriver burnt out before they noticed. Eventually, he created a computer virus/message and got Jeff Angelo and a team of geniuses to send the message worldwide. The message was "0". The Atraxi tracked the virus to a mobile phone held by the Doctor. When the Doctor and Amy Pond trapped Prisoner in its own form, the Atraxi were able to find and contain it. Though the Atraxi attempted to leave at this point, the Doctor called them back for breaking Article 57 of the Shadow Proclamation, showing them his past incarnations' victories and threatening them unless they left earth. (DW: The Eleventh Hour)

Due to the Cracks in time being negated by the Doctor, it is likely that Prisoner Zero never escaped from his prison, so the Atraxi didn't have to come to Earth. (DW: The Big Bang)
The Doctor and an Atraxi at Stonehenge. (DW: The Pandorica Opens)

Behind the scenes