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== References == | == References == | ||
=== | === Archaeology === | ||
* Bernice excavated [[Mare Sirenum]] on [[Mars]] when she was twenty-four. This established her reputation as an archaeologist. | * Bernice excavated [[Mare Sirenum]] on [[Mars]] when she was twenty-four. This established her reputation as an archaeologist. | ||
=== | === Books === | ||
* Bernice nicked parts of her diary describing events around the UNIT/Rebel assault on Martian held London from a "tattered old paperback with a creepy eye on the cover". <ref>This describes the cover of [[Lance Parkin]]'s original ''[[A History of the Universe]]''. Which ironically doesn't cover this period.</ref> | * Bernice nicked parts of her diary describing events around the UNIT/Rebel assault on Martian held London from a "tattered old paperback with a creepy eye on the cover". <ref>This describes the cover of [[Lance Parkin]]'s original ''[[A History of the Universe]]''. Which ironically doesn't cover this period.</ref> | ||
=== | === The Doctor === | ||
* [[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] refers to himself as the [[Eighth Man Bound]], the champion of Life and Time, The Bringer of Darkness to the Daleks and the Oncoming Storm to the Draconians. And the guy with two hearts. | * [[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] refers to himself as the [[Eighth Man Bound]], the champion of Life and Time, The Bringer of Darkness to the Daleks and the Oncoming Storm to the Draconians. And the guy with two hearts. | ||
* Is calm about dying after blowing up the Martian War Rocket. | * Is calm about dying after blowing up the Martian War Rocket. | ||
* After being blown out of the Ice Warrior's War Rocket, the Doctor creates several balloons to slow his descent out of bin bags, curtain rings and a cannister of [[helium]]. | * After being blown out of the Ice Warrior's War Rocket, the Doctor creates several balloons to slow his descent out of bin bags, curtain rings and a cannister of [[helium]]. | ||
=== | === Cultural references from the real world === | ||
* The whole [[Alien invasion|Martian invasion]] is viewed as a hoax by the public, serving as a distraction to enable the Provisional Government to keep control of the country. | * The whole [[Alien invasion|Martian invasion]] is viewed as a hoax by the public, serving as a distraction to enable the Provisional Government to keep control of the country. | ||
* Benny looks at a [[John Smith and the Common Men]] album when she and the Doctor are searching Todd's flat. | * Benny looks at a [[John Smith and the Common Men]] album when she and the Doctor are searching Todd's flat. | ||
* Bruce Springsteen is the American President. | * Bruce Springsteen is the American President. | ||
=== | === Gallifrey === | ||
* Benny notices the [[Seal of Rassilon]] inside [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]. | * Benny notices the [[Seal of Rassilon]] inside [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]. | ||
* The Doctor left [[Chris Cwej]] on [[Gallifrey]]. | * The Doctor left [[Chris Cwej]] on [[Gallifrey]]. | ||
=== | === Governments === | ||
* [[David Staines]] is Home Secretary of the United Kingdom government. | * [[David Staines]] is Home Secretary of the United Kingdom government. | ||
=== | === History === | ||
* Bernice's [[20th century]] knowledge speciality actually ranges from [[1963]] to [[1989]] | * Bernice's [[20th century]] knowledge speciality actually ranges from [[1963]] to [[1989]] | ||
=== | === Individuals === | ||
* Lord Greyhaven makes a deal with the [[Ice Warrior]]s which leads them to invade the United Kingdom. | * Lord Greyhaven makes a deal with the [[Ice Warrior]]s which leads them to invade the United Kingdom. | ||
* Bernice is staying at the [[The Doctor's House|Doctor's house]] in Kent after getting a lift there with [[Kadiatu Lethbridge-Stewart]] and [[aM!xitsa]]. | * Bernice is staying at the [[The Doctor's House|Doctor's house]] in Kent after getting a lift there with [[Kadiatu Lethbridge-Stewart]] and [[aM!xitsa]]. | ||
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* Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart is promoted to General by the end of this story. | * Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart is promoted to General by the end of this story. | ||
=== | === Languages === | ||
* Bernice can speak [[Martian]]. | * Bernice can speak [[Martian]]. | ||
=== | === Media === | ||
* [[Eve Waugh]] an American news reporter. | * [[Eve Waugh]] an American news reporter. | ||
=== | === Organisations === | ||
* [[UNIT]] is much better funded than it was in the 1970s. | * [[UNIT]] is much better funded than it was in the 1970s. | ||
* UNIT has a branch in [[Paris]] (called NUIT). | * UNIT has a branch in [[Paris]] (called NUIT). | ||
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* The Ice Warriors have an organisation called the [[Martian Communicators Guild]]. | * The Ice Warriors have an organisation called the [[Martian Communicators Guild]]. | ||
=== | === Planets === | ||
* [[Mars]] has a perfectly breathable (though a bit chilly) atmosphere, but the soil is almost completely infertile. | * [[Mars]] has a perfectly breathable (though a bit chilly) atmosphere, but the soil is almost completely infertile. | ||
* [[Water]] is a source of great wealth on Mars. | * [[Water]] is a source of great wealth on Mars. | ||
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* The [[Sword of Tuburr]] is mentioned. | * The [[Sword of Tuburr]] is mentioned. | ||
=== | === Species === | ||
* [[Xznaal]], despite being an Ice Lord, doesn't wear the traditional armour. He wears the shell of a Warrior. This makes him eccentric and is an insight into his mindset according to Benny (he's militaristic and close-minded). | * [[Xznaal]], despite being an Ice Lord, doesn't wear the traditional armour. He wears the shell of a Warrior. This makes him eccentric and is an insight into his mindset according to Benny (he's militaristic and close-minded). | ||
=== | === Technology === | ||
* The Doctor uses his [[sonic screwdriver]] to reflect a Ice Warrior sonic blast. | * The Doctor uses his [[sonic screwdriver]] to reflect a Ice Warrior sonic blast. | ||
* Bernice knows how to isolate electrics from the fuel supply of a 20th century [[helicopter]]. | * Bernice knows how to isolate electrics from the fuel supply of a 20th century [[helicopter]]. | ||
=== | === Timeline === | ||
* Benny receives a letter (from [[2593]]) offering her the Edward Watkins chair of archaeology at [[St. Oscar's University]], [[Dellah]]. | * Benny receives a letter (from [[2593]]) offering her the Edward Watkins chair of archaeology at [[St. Oscar's University]], [[Dellah]]. | ||
* The Brigadier met the Eighth Doctor in [[Hong Kong]] in [[1988]] when they discovered the secret of the [[Embodiment of Gris]]. | * The Brigadier met the Eighth Doctor in [[Hong Kong]] in [[1988]] when they discovered the secret of the [[Embodiment of Gris]]. | ||
=== | === Vehicles === | ||
* The Brigadier kept Bessie in mothballs for the Doctor and waits for the Doctor in the UNIT parking bays for him with the car. | * The Brigadier kept Bessie in mothballs for the Doctor and waits for the Doctor in the UNIT parking bays for him with the car. | ||
