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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
:''It seems that the evolution of the Mondasian Cybermen has no proceeded in a linear fashion or in the same way in the same places.''


In their first appearance, the only portions of their bodies that still seemed [[Human]] were their hands, but by their next appearance, their bodies were entirely covered up in their metallic suits. It is presumed that underneath their suits there still exist organic components and they are not true [[robot]]s, but this has not been confirmed. Unlike such races as the [[Dalek]]s and [[Sontaran]]s, the Cybermen have dramtically changed their appearence from encounter to encounter. Nearly all are silver in colour, with exposed circuitry and  tubing which may contain hydraulic fluids for motion covering a rubber or mylar like outer skin. Cybermen frequently attempt to increase their number by converting their [[humanoid]] victims into Cybermen (a process known as cyber-conversion).
The Cybermen [[First Doctor|the Doctor]] met on [[Snowcap Base]] in [[1986]] had undergone a less radical conversion and still retained biological hands. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'')


Early Cybermen had a somewhat sing-song voice constructed by putTING the INflecTION in the wrong PLAces (sic).  Later Cybermen spoke in more of a monotone, emphasizing their lack of emotion.
Cybermen encounteredered on the the [[Moon]]'s surface were entirely covered up in their metallic suits. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Moonbase]]'')


Cybermen have a number of major weaknesses, of which the most notable is the element [[gold]].  Due to its non-corrodable nature, gold essentially chokes their respiratory systems. For example, the [[glittergun]], a weapon used during the Cyber-Wars in the future, fired gold dust at its targets. Other weaknesses include solvents and excessive levels of [[radiation]].
:''It is presumed that inside the more advanced Cybermen there are still exist organic components and they are not completely cybernetic, but this has not been confirmed.''


:''However, in some serials, [[gold]] appeared to affect them rather like [[silver]] affects [[werewolf|werewolves]], with gold coins or gold-tipped bullets fired at them having the same effect.''
Some consistency appear between different kind of Cyberman. Nearly all are silver in colour, with exposed circuitry and  tubing which may contain hydraulic fluids for motion covering a rubber or mylar like outer skin. Cybermen frequently attempt to increase their numbers by [[cyber-conversion]].


Over the years Cybermen have been shown with various forms of [[weaponry]]. During their attack on Earth in [[1986]] they had large handheld energy weapons. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet (TV story)|The Tenth Planet]]'' Centuries later, [[Telos]]ian Cybermen used a hand-held '''Cyber-weapon''' which was a form of  X-ray [[laser]]. In the [[21st century]], the Cybermen who attacked [[Space Station W3]] had death rays built into their chest units. The Cybermen encountered by [[UNIT]] in the [[1970s]] displayed these same built-in weapons as well as also carrying large rifles for medium distance combat. The Cybermen who attacked the [[Nerva beacon]] in the [[third millenium]] had their weapons built into their helmets. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'') Subsequent appearances have shown them armed almost exclusively with '''cyberguns'''. The Cybermen also have access to weapons of mass destruction known as '''cyberbombs''', which were banned by the galactic [[Armageddon Convention]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'')
===Appearance===
The Snowcap Cybermen had a quavery voice which pu''t'' certain ''in''flec''tion'' on certain syllables in a seemingly random, sing-song manner.  ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'') Later Cybermen spoke in more of a monotone, emphasizing their lack of emotion. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Moonbase]]'' onwards)


The Cybermen also use small cybernetic creatures called '''[[cybermat]]s''' as weapons of attack and as carriers of plagues. Cybermats resemble oversized metallic silverfish and have segmented bodies with hair-like tactile sensor probes along the base of their heads. Two models of cybermat are known to exist, the first with crystalline eyes and antennae through which they receive commands. The second have photoreceptors for eyes instead of crystals.
===Vulnerabilities===
Cybermen have a number of major weaknesses, of which the most notable is the element [[gold]].  
Gold, having a non-corrossive nature, chokes their respiratory systems, a propety exploited by the [[glittergun]], a weapon used during the [[Cyber-Wars]].([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]''. ''[[Earthshock]]'', ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')


As they are few in number, the Cybermen tend towards covert activity, scheming from hiding and using human pawns or [[robot]]s to act in their place until they need to appear. In general, most of the Cybermen are identical in both appearence and skills. However, one Cyberman exists with a title, the '''[[Cyber Controller]]'''. The Cyber Controller has appeared in multiple forms, both humanoid and as an immobile computer, though many of them have been able to identify [[the Doctor]]. Early in their history, some Cybermen had individual names such as "Karg," a vestigial custom from their humanoid origins (see ''History'' below).
On occasions, the mere touch of gold seemed toxic to them, with gold coins or gold-tipped bullets able to destroy them. ([[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'')


Other weakenesses of the Cybemrmen include the combination of solvents known as [[Cocktail Polly]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Moonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]'') and excessive levels of [[radiation]]. (source?)


Cybermen affected by the [[cerebration mentor]], an emotion enhancing device went "mad". ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'').
==Weaponry=
Over the years Cybermen have been shown with various forms of [[weaponry]]. During their attack on Earth in [[1986]] they had large handheld energy weapons. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet (TV story)|The Tenth Planet]]''
In [[2070]], the Cybermen possessed an [[X-ray laser]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Mooonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]'').
In the [[21st century]], the Cybermen who attacked  [[Space Station W3]] had death rays built into their chest units. The Cybermen encountered by [[UNIT]] in the late 20th century had displayed these same built-in weapons as well as also carrying large rifles for medium distance combat. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion]]'')
The Cybermen who attacked the [[Nerva Beacon]]  had their weapons built into their helmets. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
Other appearaances have shown them armed almost exclusively with '''cyberguns'''. The Cybermen also have access to weapons of mass destruction known as  [[cyberbombs]].
==Strategy==
As they are few in number, the Cybermen tend towards covert activity, scheming from hiding and using human pawns , [[cybermat]]s or [[robot]]s to act in their place until they need to appear.
==Leadership==
Early in their history, some Cybermen had individual names such as "Karg," a vestigial custom from their humanoid origins. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'')
Cybermen in positions of authority have included the ground level [[Cyber-Leader]], sometimes assisted by a [[Cyber-Lieutenant]]. Others have the mobile, [[computer]]-like [[Cyber-Planner]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Wheel in Space]]'', ''[[The Invasion]]''). The [[Cyber-Controller]]s, with an enlarged cranium, had, possibly, the position of highest possible authority. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'', ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')


==History==
==History==
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