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There was a box marked "K9 MII". That's all we see in The Invasion of Time. Removing speculation.
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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]], | After [[K9 Mark I]] was left behind with [[Leela]] on [[Gallifrey]], the Doctor had [[K9 Mark II]] in a box in storage. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') In addition to minor cosmetic alterations on the previous model (including the new metallic charcoal paint-work), {{fact}} K9 Mark II also had a slightly different character from his predecessor. Gone was the product of Marius' version's 5000 AD technology. {{what?}} {{fact}} This new K9 was a product of the Doctor's own technology and values. {{what?}} {{fact}} The gun was now used for stunning, not killing {{disputed}} {{fact}} <!--We see Mark I stunning Andred in The Invasion of Time--> and he responded to a [[dog]]-whistle. {{fact}} | ||
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 (TV story)|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 (TV story)|A Girl's Best Friend]]'') | ||
