System Shock (novel)
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Publisher's Summary
‘We’re dicing with death on the information superhighway to hell.’
A rebellion on another planet. A kidnapping in central London. The head of MI5 assassinated. A hostage siege suddenly and violently ended by the SAS. A computer CD slipped into the Doctor’s pocket by a dead man...
It’s 1998, and the global information superhighway is about to come on line. OffNet controls everything digital from cars to sliding doors, from interactive television to military command and control systems.
The Doctor and Sarah must join forces with an old friend in a race against time: to prevent the breakdown of technological society and foil an unconventional alien takeover bid.
Characters
References
- The Doctor blames the Helmic regulators for the TARDIS missing the year he was aiming for.
- 1997 was a bad year for Ginger beer.
- Winifred Bambera is still a brigadier in charge of UNIT by 1998.
- The Doctor's CV mentions degrees from the Prydonian Academy.
Notes
- This story is set to be a prequel of PDA: Millennium Shock.
Continuity
- I2 and OffNet are mentioned again in MA: Millennial Rites.
Timeline
- System Shock occurs after: DW: The Seeds of Doom
- System Shock occurs before DW: The Masque of Mandragora
External Links
- The Doctor Who Online Merchandise Guide - Virgin Books entry for System Shock
- The Doctor Who Reference Guide detailed synopsis of System Shock
- Whoniverse Discontinuity Guide entry for System Shock
