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Publisher's Summary
When the planet Archetryx is threatened by a Dalek assault squad, the Doctor and Evelyn become embroiled in an ever-deepening mystery. What has become of President Romana, missing for twenty years? What lurks in the vast gravity wells of Archetryx? What is the secret of the ancient element the Daleks are synthesising -- and how does Gallifrey feature in their plans?
The Doctor finds that if his oldest enemies cannot conquer the universe they will watch it go up in flames...
Cast
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Dr. Evelyn Smythe - Maggie Stables
- Monitor Trinkett - Karen Henson
- Assistant Monitor Ensac - James Campbell
- Commander Vorna - Andrea Newland
- Coordinator Vansell - Anthony Keetch
- Monan Host - Toby Longworth
- The President - Michael Wade
- The Daleks - Alistair Lock, Nicholas Briggs
- Romana - Lalla Ward
- Vrint - Andrew Fettes
- Captain Reldath - Andrew Fettes
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Notes
Continuity
- It was established in Happy Endings that Romana was president of the High Council.
- This story goes some way to explain why the Eye of Harmony in the TARDIS in Doctor Who: The TV Movie required a human eye.
- At one point, Evelyn worries that Romana has Stockholm Syndrome, however she initially believes it to be known as Stockbridge Syndrome.
Timeline
- The Apocalypse Element occurs after: The Spectre of Lanyon Moor
- The Apocalypse Element occurs before: Bloodtide