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The [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of our [[universe]], the '''Mondasian Cybermen''' had their origins on the planet [[Mondas]] in contrast to the [[Cybus Cybermen|Cybermen]] of an [[Pete's World|alternative timeline]]. | The [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of our [[universe]], the '''Mondasian Cybermen''' had their origins on the planet [[Mondas]] in contrast to the [[Cybus Cybermen|Cybermen]] of an [[Pete's World|alternative timeline]]. | ||
== | =Characteristics= | ||
==Physical characteristics== | |||
[[Image:649px-Newcyberman.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Two Cybermen ([[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')]] | [[Image:649px-Newcyberman.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Two Cybermen ([[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')]] | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==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 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) | ||
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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]]'') | 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 | Other weaknesses 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]]''). | Cybermen affected by the [[cerebration mentor]], an emotion enhancing device went "mad". ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]''). | ||
=Cyber-Technology= | ==Cyber-Technology== | ||
==Weaponry== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
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]]'' | 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]]'' | ||
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Other appearaances have shown them armed almost exclusively with '''cyberguns'''. The Cybermen also have access to weapons of mass destruction known as [[cyberbombs]]. | Other appearaances have shown them armed almost exclusively with '''cyberguns'''. The Cybermen also have access to weapons of mass destruction known as [[cyberbombs]]. | ||
=Strategy= | ==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. | 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. | ||
== | ==Hierarchy and identity== | ||
Early in their history, some Cybermen had individual names such as "Karg," a vestigial custom from their humanoid origins. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'') | 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]]'') | 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= | |||
===Origin of the Cybermen=== | ===Origin of the Cybermen=== | ||
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====Later history==== | ====Later history==== | ||
By the [[101st Century]], the Cybermen had nearly died out. Several centuries before that, they choose a new name for their species and became pacifists. ([[DW]]: ''[[Synthespians™]]'') | By the [[101st Century]], the Cybermen had nearly died out. Several centuries before that, they choose a new name for their species and became pacifists. ([[DW]]: ''[[Synthespians™]]'') | ||
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====Minor appearances and references==== | ====Minor appearances and references==== | ||
*[[Second Doctor|The Doctor]] projected an image of a Cybermen to the Time Lord tribunal as an example of the enemies he had fought to protect the innocent. ([[DW]]: ''[[The War Games]]'') | *[[Second Doctor|The Doctor]] projected an image of a Cybermen to the Time Lord tribunal as an example of the enemies he had fought to protect the innocent. ([[DW]]: ''[[The War Games]]'') | ||
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*In [[2012]], the inert head of a Cyberman was part of [[the Vault]], [[Henry van Statten]]'s artefact collection. ([[DW]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'') | *In [[2012]], the inert head of a Cyberman was part of [[the Vault]], [[Henry van Statten]]'s artefact collection. ([[DW]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'') | ||
''According to its label, it was recovered from the [[London]] sewers in [[1975]], though its design seems | ''According to its label, it was recovered from the [[London]] sewers in [[1975]], though its design seems subtly anachronistic for its era and more typical of the designs seen in the post-Cyber Wars era.'' | ||
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==Major appearances== | ==Major appearances== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
*''[[ | *''[[The Tenth Planet]]'' | ||
*''[[The Moonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]'' | *''[[The Moonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]'' | ||
*''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'' | *''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Cybermen]] | [[Category:Cybermen]] | ||
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | |||
[[Category:First Doctor enemies]] | [[Category:First Doctor enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Second Doctor enemies]] | [[Category:Second Doctor enemies]] | ||
