Slitheen-Blathereen conflict

The Xylok known as Mr Smith was aware of the conflict between the families Slitheen and Blathereen of Raxacoricofallapatorius, which he likened to the "feud" between the Daleks and the Time Lords and the long-lasting war between the Sontarans and the Rutan Host. (TV: SJAF 4 ^[+]Loading...["SJAF 4"])

History

Origins

Main article: Great Purge of Yon:556

Descended from the original Huspick Degenerate, (WC: Monster File: Slitheen ^[+]Loading...["Monster File: Slitheen (webcast)"]) the families Slitheen and Blathereen initially co-existed as cousins along with the Rackateen, (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"]) even engaging in an inter-clan marriage which produced the Slitheen-Blathereen family. (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)","The Gift"]) However, over many centuries, the Slitheen established themselves as a criminal clan (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"]) on Raxacoricofallapatorius, which was the most admired planet in the Raxas Alliance, (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"]) with their twin planet Clom, (TV: Love & Monsters ^[+]Loading...["Love & Monsters (TV story)"]) as well as Clix and Raxacoricovarlonpatorius all taking their lead from it. Meanwhile, the Blathereen were one of the planet's most respected families. (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"]) However, this changed as the Slitheen infiltrated all levels of government on Raxacoricofallapatorius, subtly controlling the planet's off-world distribution of the valuable spice, Offich. They became so deeply embedded in government that they threatened to tarnish their entire species with their crimes. (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"]) Ultimately, the Slitheen bribed their way into power, ruining their planet's good name. (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"])

Eventually, the economy on Raxacoricofallapatorius crashed, leading to the rest of the Raxacoricofallapatorian population rising up against and deposing the Slitheen (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"]) as they were exposed, shamed, and arrested en masse in the Great Purge of Yon:556, with many fleeing their homeworld (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"]) to the farthest corners of the galaxy whilst some faced justice. (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"]) The Slitheen found themselves forced out by the Judoon, whilst holding the Blathereen and Hostrozeen families in contempt. (TV: Revenge of the Slitheen ^[+]Loading...["Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)"]) The entire clan, including every cousin, step-sister, half-mother and fiancée, thought to number more than 550 (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"]) were tried and found guilty, in perpetuity. The surviving Slitheen were given the death sentence in their absence, with no chance of appeal according to the statutes of government. (PROSE: Raxacoricofallapatorius ^[+]Loading...["Raxacoricofallapatorius (short story)"], TV: Boom Town ^[+]Loading...["Boom Town (TV story)"])

Family feud

In the 2000s, the Slitheen found themselves on "hard times", being closed in on from all sides, including the Judoon and the other families of Raxacoricofallapatorious. Seeking a "new beginning" with wealth and security, a group led by Glune Fex Fize Sharlaveer-Slam Slitheen came to Earth, motivated by the loss of their family there, and established Coldfire Construction as a front to use transducers to drain the energy of the Sun which would then be sold. Glune intended to use the money to buy a fleet of battle cruisers and return to the homeworld, where the Slitheen were to "smite" the Grand Council, "crush" the Senate, leaving the Blathereen and the Hostrozeen to beg for mercy.

However, this plot was foiled by Sarah Jane Smith, a former companion of the Doctor (TV: Revenge of the Slitheen ^[+]Loading...["Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)"]) who would go on to thwart the Slitheen on numerous occassions from her home in the Ealing area over the following years, (TV: The Lost Boy ^[+]Loading...["The Lost Boy (TV story)"], From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love ^[+]Loading...["From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love (TV story)"], The Nightmare Man ^[+]Loading...["The Nightmare Man (TV story)"]) including a pair of Slitheen-Blathereen whom initially appeared as Blathereen intercepting a pair of Slitheen. Claiming the Slitheen to be the only criminal family of Raxacoricofallapatorius, the "Blathereen" claimed to have dedicated themselves to tracking down and bringing the Slitheen to justice by ensuring they stood trial on their home planet, where Sarah Jane's work was spoken of "with great regard". When their criminal activity was revealed, Tree Lorn Acre Slitheen-Blathereen dismissed the Blathereen as "useless, soft-hearted do-gooders. Nothing but middle management." (TV: The Gift ^[+]Loading...["The Gift (TV story)"])