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== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
The most common variety of Varga plants | The most common variety of Varga plants resemble large [[cactus|cacti]], but have roots that allowed them to drag themselves along. They have the ability to [[poison]] other creatures with their thorns, converting them into more Varga plants. An infected victim would first become homicidal. As the infection progressed, white hair will grow over their bodies. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mission to the Unknown]]''). As the toxin infected a person's system, they would hear a voice calling them to join the Varga and kill. Proximity to the plants meant their influence was greater; they could even feel Varga plants if they were in pain. Conversion into a Varga plant depended on the severity of the wounds inflicted. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masters of Earth]]'') | ||
Another variety of Varga plants, which infested [[Kaalann]], | Another variety of Varga plants, which infested [[Kaalann]], is different in appearance, being more akin to a [[Venus flytrap]] and immobile. Their venom killed with a touch. ([[GAME]]: ''[[City of the Daleks (video game)|City of the Daleks]]'') | ||
Their spines will not penetrate the thick hide of a [[Slyther]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Only Good Dalek]]'') | |||
By the [[Last Great Time War]], Varga plants possessed [[regeneration inhibitor]]s which could kill a [[Time Lord]] instantly. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Legion of the Lost (audio story)|Legion of the Lost]]'') | By the [[Last Great Time War]], Varga plants possessed [[regeneration inhibitor]]s which could kill a [[Time Lord]] instantly. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Legion of the Lost (audio story)|Legion of the Lost]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Varga plants existed | Varga plants existed very early in Skaro's history. The name "Varga" meant "devourer" in the [[Dal (species)|Dal]] [[Dal language|language]]. Originally they could not move; instead they would wait until their prey approached them. Later, due to the chemical and radiological pollutants in Skaro's atmosphere and environment, they began to mutate so they could move. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Purity (audio story)|Purity]]'') | ||
The [[Dalek]]s also imported them to other worlds. They were used during the [[22nd century Dalek invasion]] of [[Earth]] when they planned to turn the entire world into a battle platform from which to shower other worlds with Varga seeds. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masters of Earth (audio story)|Masters of Earth]]'') | The [[Dalek]]s also imported them to other worlds. They were used during the [[22nd century Dalek invasion]] of [[Earth]] when they planned to turn the entire world into a battle platform from which to shower other worlds with Varga seeds. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masters of Earth (audio story)|Masters of Earth]]'') | ||
