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Although Skrant is dismissive of astrology Demimon's predictions continue to come true. An army of archers, calvary and footsoldiers from Garnethe attack Skrant and the 20 new Sontaran clones. In accordance with Demimon's predictions, the archers are able to kill the newly born Sontarans one-by-one. | Although Skrant is dismissive of astrology Demimon's predictions continue to come true. An army of archers, calvary and footsoldiers from Garnethe attack Skrant and the 20 new Sontaran clones. In accordance with Demimon's predictions, the archers are able to kill the newly born Sontarans one-by-one. | ||
Demimon warns Skrant of an attack from behind but Skrant informs him that the ship has only one entrance. When Skrant goes to the controls to close the door, Demimon sees his daughter on the viewscreen. Fearing for her | Demimon warns Skrant of an attack from behind but Skrant informs him that the ship has only one entrance. When Skrant goes to the controls to close the door, Demimon sees his daughter on the viewscreen. Fearing for her life, Demimon strikes the Sontaran's [[probic vent]] and kills him. | ||
As he leaves the Sontaran ship Demimon is surprised to note that although he has defeated the | As he leaves the Sontaran ship Demimon is surprised to note that although he has defeated the Sontarans, the astrological charts indicate that he is "coming under the influence of a fire-star." Placing aside his doubt, Demimon takes the Sontaran's "magic box" and leaves the ship. As he does this, a stray arrow explodes the Sontaran box which in turn fatally wounds him. As he lies dying in his daughters arms Demimon finally he understands that the fate he had predicted was not the Sontaran's but his own all along. | ||
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Revision as of 03:21, 6 May 2008
Summary
Skrant, a Sontaran warrior is on a seven year mission to penetrate, undermine and conquer the planet Braktalis which seems to be analogous to Earth's Middle Ages in developement. The Astrologer and Watcher of the Stars, Demimon, witnesses the alien arrival and seeing it as a sign, allies himself with Skrant. But Alareen, Demimon’s daughter, finds out and alerts her soldier lover Kinyor.
Although Skrant is dismissive of astrology Demimon's predictions continue to come true. An army of archers, calvary and footsoldiers from Garnethe attack Skrant and the 20 new Sontaran clones. In accordance with Demimon's predictions, the archers are able to kill the newly born Sontarans one-by-one.
Demimon warns Skrant of an attack from behind but Skrant informs him that the ship has only one entrance. When Skrant goes to the controls to close the door, Demimon sees his daughter on the viewscreen. Fearing for her life, Demimon strikes the Sontaran's probic vent and kills him.
As he leaves the Sontaran ship Demimon is surprised to note that although he has defeated the Sontarans, the astrological charts indicate that he is "coming under the influence of a fire-star." Placing aside his doubt, Demimon takes the Sontaran's "magic box" and leaves the ship. As he does this, a stray arrow explodes the Sontaran box which in turn fatally wounds him. As he lies dying in his daughters arms Demimon finally he understands that the fate he had predicted was not the Sontaran's but his own all along.
Characters
- Skrant
- Demimon
- Alareen
- Kinyor
Original Print Details
(Publication with page count and closing captions)
- DWM Issue 25 (4) To Be Continued
- DWM Issue 26 (4) End
Reprints
- Coloured and reprinted by Marvel in DWUS Issue 19
Notes
- This was the first of the back up strip stories not to be introduced and tailed by the Fourth Doctor as if recounting a story.
References
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Continuity
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External Links
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