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Before this, the Doctor obtained or constructed at least one backup model of K9. Immediately after leaving Mark I behind with Leela, he unpacked [[K9 Mark II]]. This version of K9 accompanied the Doctor and his new companion on their quest to locate the segments of the Key to Time, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'') but the swampy terrain of Delta III made it impossible for him to join them on the planet. At the conclusion of the quest, the Shadow turned K9 to his evil will, giving K9 a sinister personality. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor]]'') | Before this, the Doctor obtained or constructed at least one backup model of K9. Immediately after leaving Mark I behind with Leela, he unpacked [[K9 Mark II]]. This version of K9 accompanied the Doctor and his new companion on their quest to locate the segments of the Key to Time, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'') but the swampy terrain of Delta III made it impossible for him to join them on the planet. At the conclusion of the quest, the Shadow turned K9 to his evil will, giving K9 a sinister personality. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor]]'') | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] found that K9 had contracted laryngitis and had lost his voice as a result of this. K9 was left in | The [[Fourth Doctor]] found that K9 had contracted laryngitis and had lost his voice as a result of this. K9 was left in [[the TARDIS]] while the Doctor and [[Romana II]] battled the [[Dalek]]s and [[Davros]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks]]'') During a later adventure, he remained patiently in [[the TARDIS]], which would imply that his voice had not yet returned. ([[TV]]: ''[[City of Death]]'') After his voice returned, it sounded quite different and remained so for a while ([[TV]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit]]'') before the familiar voice returned. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Leisure Hive]]'') | ||
This K9 exhibited the ability to sense and warn others of danger. He was also more mobile than his predecessor, despite his problems with the swamps of Delta III. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor]]'') The Doctor often used a glib remark to disarm those who were surprised by K9's appearance, such as "They're all the rage in [[Trenton]], [[New Jersey]]." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'') | This K9 exhibited the ability to sense and warn others of danger. He was also more mobile than his predecessor, despite his problems with the swamps of Delta III. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor]]'') The Doctor often used a glib remark to disarm those who were surprised by K9's appearance, such as "They're all the rage in [[Trenton]], [[New Jersey]]." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'') | ||
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[[K9 Mark I]]'s mechanisms included rotating [[ear]]-probes, telescopic "[[eye]]" probe, an extendable [[nose]] concealing a powerful [[laser]] weapon, flashing lights on the top and the "eye" panel, waggling [[tail]] antennae, and ticker-tape [[tongue]]. His head could move up and down. His shell was painted in metallic [[gold]]/[[grey]]. There was a monitor screen on his left flank, though K9 rarely used this during his travels with the Doctor. Around K9's neck was a tartan collar, (being the Family Tartan of the Clan Buchanonn) from which hung a [[silver]] disk. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') He was later modified to fly through the [[vacuum]] of space. ([[TV]]: ''[[Curse of Anubis]]'') | [[K9 Mark I]]'s mechanisms included rotating [[ear]]-probes, telescopic "[[eye]]" probe, an extendable [[nose]] concealing a powerful [[laser]] weapon, flashing lights on the top and the "eye" panel, waggling [[tail]] antennae, and ticker-tape [[tongue]]. His head could move up and down. His shell was painted in metallic [[gold]]/[[grey]]. There was a monitor screen on his left flank, though K9 rarely used this during his travels with the Doctor. Around K9's neck was a tartan collar, (being the Family Tartan of the Clan Buchanonn) from which hung a [[silver]] disk. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') He was later modified to fly through the [[vacuum]] of space. ([[TV]]: ''[[Curse of Anubis]]'') | ||
After [[K9 Mark I]] was left behind with [[Leela]] on [[Gallifrey]], [[the Doctor]] built an improved [[K9 Mark II]]. In addition to minor cosmetic alterations on the previous model (including the new metallic charcoal paint-work), K9 Mark II also had a slightly different character from his predecessor. Gone was the product of Marius' version's 5000 AD technology. This new K9 was a product of the Doctor's own technology and values. The gun was now used for stunning, not killing and he responded to a [[dog]]-whistle. K9 also featured a vast memory-bank, seemingly a mixture of the [Mark One model, the Doctor's own memory and knowledge and | After [[K9 Mark I]] was left behind with [[Leela]] on [[Gallifrey]], [[the Doctor]] built an improved [[K9 Mark II]]. In addition to minor cosmetic alterations on the previous model (including the new metallic charcoal paint-work), K9 Mark II also had a slightly different character from his predecessor. Gone was the product of Marius' version's 5000 AD technology. This new K9 was a product of the Doctor's own technology and values. The gun was now used for stunning, not killing and he responded to a [[dog]]-whistle. K9 also featured a vast memory-bank, seemingly a mixture of the [Mark One model, the Doctor's own memory and knowledge and [[the TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
When the Doctor left [[Sarah Jane Smith]] on [[Earth]], he created [[K9 Mark III]] as Sarah's [[companion]]. The new mechanics of K9 Mark III included larger wheels and a front and back-wheel drive. K9 was also given a brand new coat of paint (this time a metallic blue) and a handle on top of his shell to make carrying him easier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') | When the Doctor left [[Sarah Jane Smith]] on [[Earth]], he created [[K9 Mark III]] as Sarah's [[companion]]. The new mechanics of K9 Mark III included larger wheels and a front and back-wheel drive. K9 was also given a brand new coat of paint (this time a metallic blue) and a handle on top of his shell to make carrying him easier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'') | ||
