Annihilation (audio story)

Annihilation
Main character(s):	Romana II, Leela, K9 Mark II
Featuring:	Narvin, Borusa
Main enemy:	Prydon
Main setting:	The Axis, Gallifrey
Key crew
Publisher:	Big Finish Productions
Writers:	Scott Handcock, Gary Russell
Director:	Gary Russell
Producer:	Gary Russell
Music:	David Darlington
Sound:	David Darlington
Cover by:	Alex Mallinson / Simon Holub
Release details
Release number:	Chapter 17
Release date:	March 2011
Format:	1 CD - 78 minutes
Production code:	BFPGALLCD15
ISBN:	ISBN 978-1-84435-556-3
Gallifrey
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Annihilation was the third story of the fourth series of Big Finish's Gallifrey audio series. It was written by Gary Russell and Scott Handcock.

Publisher's summary

Gallifrey dies...

Romana and her comrades find themselves in the dank and grubby wastelands of northern Gallifrey, trapped between two forces in a long and ancient war.

One side bides their time within their nests, whilst the other draws up troops across the trenches. Both sides have their secrets, their means to win the war — and both want Romana fighting alongside them...

After millennia of warfare, the final assault approaches. The Ancient Enemy and the True Lords want this world. And before this night is out, there will be bloodshed.

Plot

to be added

Cast

Gallifrey

• Romana II - Lalla Ward
• Leela - Louise Jameson
• K9 Mark II - John Leeson
• Narvin - Sean Carlsen

Alternative Gallifrey

• Magistrix Borusa - Katy Manning
• Captain Cloris - Alan Ruscoe
• Torvald - Andy Coleman
• Kraylon - Chris Johnson
• Hollis - Gary Russell
• Vekken - Scott Handcock
• Thetac - Charlotte Parkyn
• Lord Prydon - Geoffrey Beevers
• Prime Enforcer Arcalia - Alexander Vlahos
• Cassandra - Charlie Hayes

References

Alternative Gallifrey

• The True Lords are those under Magistrix Borusa's command and are not vampires.
• Transduction barriers controlled by the vampires prevent sunlight from touching Gallifrey.
• Lord Prydon mentions the Houses of Heartshaven and Lungbarrow.
• The founders of the True Lord Society are Omega, Theta and Zagreus.

Notes

• This is the only audio drama in the fourth series of Gallifrey not to feature alternative versions of either Romana or Vansell.

Continuity

• Leela regains her eyesight, which she lost in AUDIO: Fractures.
• Romana is unimpressed by the vampires, having previously encountered the Great Vampire. (TV: State of Decay)
• Braxiatel was lost to the group in AUDIO: Disassembled.
• Leela thought on hearing Borusa's title, Magistrix, that the devastation on this Gallifrey was due to Pandora. (AUDIO: Lies et al.)
• The Eternal War is still present (PROSE: The Pit, Damaged Goods, et. al)

External links

• Official Annihilation page at bigfinish.com