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*Before the asteroids collide with the ship, a red alert is given on the radar display. This appears to contradict with [[The Empty Child]] where it was established that the universal colour for danger is mauve, red being considered too camp ''Since this ship is based on the Earth ''Titanic'', the phrase "red alert" would also have been noted and put into effect.'' | *Before the asteroids collide with the ship, a red alert is given on the radar display. This appears to contradict with [[The Empty Child]] where it was established that the universal colour for danger is mauve, red being considered too camp ''Since this ship is based on the Earth ''Titanic'', the phrase "red alert" would also have been noted and put into effect.'' | ||
*As the Doctor was flying with the Hosts towards the bridge of the ''Titanic'', his hair was going upwards instead of downwards. ''Likely the effect of gel or hairspray. Strong amounts of ether can support light objects and could likely sustain the flight.'' | *As the Doctor was flying with the Hosts towards the bridge of the ''Titanic'', his hair was going upwards instead of downwards. ''Likely the effect of gel or hairspray. Strong amounts of ether can support light objects and could likely sustain the flight.'' | ||
*The Doctor later explains that they flew him up to the flight deck because with Max dead the Hosts were programmed to obey the next highest figure of authority, The Doctor, who had just been acknowledged as a stowaway and a criminal, there were still members of the ''Titanic'' crew around so why take orders from the Doctor ''He was the only non-Host in the vicinity. Also, Time Lords | *The Doctor later explains that they flew him up to the flight deck because with Max dead the Hosts were programmed to obey the next highest figure of authority, The Doctor, who had just been acknowledged as a stowaway and a criminal, there were still members of the ''Titanic'' crew around so why take orders from the Doctor ''He was the only non-Host in the vicinity. Also, the Time Lords were regarded as "the oldest and mightiest race in the universe", hence this may have played a part if the Hosts were able to recognise his species.'' | ||
*After the Doctor says, "Take me to your leader", he remarks on how he's always wanted to say that sentence, even though his [[Ninth Doctor|ninth incarnation]] said it in [[Aliens of London]] ''Perhaps this means that the Tenth Doctor has always wanted to say it and doesn't count his previous regenerations. It could also fall into the category of "old joke".'' | *After the Doctor says, "Take me to your leader", he remarks on how he's always wanted to say that sentence, even though his [[Ninth Doctor|ninth incarnation]] said it in [[Aliens of London]] ''Perhaps this means that the Tenth Doctor has always wanted to say it and doesn't count his previous regenerations. It could also fall into the category of "old joke".'' | ||
*Despite jumping over the side in a suicide attempt Foon still tries to resist death.''This is her survival instinct'' | *Despite jumping over the side in a suicide attempt Foon still tries to resist death.''This is her survival instinct'' | ||
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* When Bannakaffalatta emits his EMP, why doesn't it also knock out the ships power supplies? (''they are not inside its range'') | * When Bannakaffalatta emits his EMP, why doesn't it also knock out the ships power supplies? (''they are not inside its range'') | ||
* Why was there an England flag in the room where the TARDIS landed? ''This is once again most likely because the ship is based on the real Earth Titanic. Many things in the ship are designed to follow this pattern. Note also that the "landing party" visits London.'' | * Why was there an England flag in the room where the TARDIS landed? ''This is once again most likely because the ship is based on the real Earth Titanic. Many things in the ship are designed to follow this pattern. Note also that the "landing party" visits London.'' | ||
*The Doctor claims that he is 903 years old. This contradicts ''[[Time and the Rani]]'', in which the Doctor's age is given as 953. It also contradicts the 2005 series. In ''[[Aliens of London]]'', the Doctor claims to be 900. From a real-life viewpoint, Series 1 to Series 3 is 2 years and adding [[The Year That Never Was]], the Doctor ages 3 years between Series 1 and ''Voyage of the Damned'', making him 903. However, if one is to include the three years the Doctor spends separated from Martha in ''[[The Infinite Quest]]'', the Doctor is 906 years old. ''It is not certain that the time between Aliens of London and Voyage of the Damned was 6 years for the Doctor. Between Aliens of London and The Infinite Quest could have been a period of months or weeks, and so the Doctor could still be 903 following the events of The Infinite Quest.'' | *The Doctor claims that he is 903 years old. This contradicts ''[[Time and the Rani]]'', in which the Doctor's age is given as 953. It also contradicts the 2005 series. In ''[[Aliens of London]]'', the Doctor claims to be 900. From a real-life viewpoint, Series 1 to Series 3 is 2 years and adding [[The Year That Never Was]], the Doctor ages 3 years between Series 1 and ''Voyage of the Damned'', making him 903. However, if one is to include the three years the Doctor spends separated from Martha in ''[[The Infinite Quest]]'', the Doctor is 906 years old. ''It is not certain that the time between Aliens of London and Voyage of the Damned was 6 years for the Doctor. Between Aliens of London and The Infinite Quest could have been a period of months or weeks, and so the Doctor could still be 903 following the events of The Infinite Quest.'' This is based on if the Doctor counts in human years of Gallfreyan and, given earlier contradicting statements it is currently unclear what the Doctor's true age is, and even he may not be aware of it anymore and so counts from a different point. | ||
*When Mr Copper is talking about Great Britain in the final scene, why doesn't the Doctor correct him that the country is actually called the United Kingdom, especially considering that Mr Copper actually referred to the country as the UK earlier in the episode? ''The Doctor has previously referred to the United Kingdom as Great Britain and it is probably just a habit.'' | *When Mr Copper is talking about Great Britain in the final scene, why doesn't the Doctor correct him that the country is actually called the United Kingdom, especially considering that Mr Copper actually referred to the country as the UK earlier in the episode? ''The Doctor has previously referred to the United Kingdom as Great Britain and it is probably just a habit.'' | ||
*The Doctor explained that the exchange rate from credits to pounds is 50 million to 1 million, respectively. This means that Foon Van Hoff's 5000 credit debt is only 100 pounds, or $147. How is it that they'll never be able to pay off 100 pounds? ''We don't know the wages for workers in robot mills of Stow. The Van Hoff's could earn only a credit a year, but that would be enough for them to live comfortably enough on.'' | *The Doctor explained that the exchange rate from credits to pounds is 50 million to 1 million, respectively. This means that Foon Van Hoff's 5000 credit debt is only 100 pounds, or $147. How is it that they'll never be able to pay off 100 pounds? ''We don't know the wages for workers in robot mills of Stow. The Van Hoff's could earn only a credit a year, but that would be enough for them to live comfortably enough on.'' | ||
