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'''Raoultella planticola''' was a [[bacteria|bacterium]]. | '''Raoultella planticola''' was a [[bacteria|bacterium]]. | ||
==History== | |||
In [[2017]], [[Agrofuel Research Operations]] [[genetic engineering|genetically modified]] an sample of the bacteria using the [[enzyme]] [[EC 31]]. It was meant to break down the root system of a plant. Due to a misplaced decimal point, the bacteria became world-ending by killing life forms completely and turning it into "gunk". | In [[2017]], [[Agrofuel Research Operations]] [[genetic engineering|genetically modified]] an sample of the bacteria using the [[enzyme]] [[EC 31]]. It was meant to break down the root system of a plant. Due to a misplaced decimal point, the bacteria became world-ending by killing life forms completely and turning it into "gunk" though in both the vision of the future and the greenhouse some dead plants were not turned into gunk. | ||
The bacteria produced [[ethanol]], which filled the [[greenhouse]], as well as the lab. When the lab's vent systems cycled, it would be released into the Earth's atmosphere and destroy all life on Earth within a [[2018|year]] as predicted by [[the Monks]]. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] destroyed the bacteria and saved the Earth by blowing up half of the lab the bacteria was created in, the fire burning the bacteria away. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | The bacteria produced [[ethanol]], which filled the [[greenhouse]], as well as the lab. When the lab's vent systems cycled, it would be released into the Earth's atmosphere and destroy all life on Earth within a [[2018|year]] as predicted by [[the Monks]]. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] destroyed the bacteria and saved the Earth by blowing up half of the lab the bacteria was created in, the fire burning the bacteria away. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | ||
While aiding the Doctor, his companion [[Nardole]] was contaminated by the bacteria. Due to his alien physiology, he survived, but it left him too sick to do anything for six weeks. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'', ''[[The Lie of the Land (TV story)|The Lie of the Land]]'') | While aiding the Doctor, his companion [[Nardole]] was contaminated by the bacteria. Due to his alien physiology, he survived, but it left him too sick to do anything for six weeks. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'', ''[[The Lie of the Land (TV story)|The Lie of the Land]]'') | ||
===Alternate Timeline=== | |||
In an [[alternate timeline]] predicted by [[the Monks]], the bacteria was released onto the Earth and wiped out all life on the planet. After seeing a vision of this timeline, the [[Twelfth Doctor]] stated that the Earth was "as dead as the Moon." The only living things that hadn't been turned to gunk appeared to be a few dead trees amongst the devastation. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Although the complete name of the bacteria is not given on-screen, the name "R. planticola" can be seen on the screen of Agrofuel's computer. | Although the complete name of the bacteria is not given on-screen, the name "R. planticola" can be seen on the screen of Agrofuel's computer. | ||
[[Category:Bacteria]] | [[Category:Bacteria]] | ||