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In [[2017]], [[Agrofuel Research Operations]] [[genetic engineering|genetically modified]] a sample of the bacteria using the [[enzyme]] [[EC 31]]. It was meant to break down the root system of a plant. However, due to a misplaced decimal point, the bacteria became world-ending by killing life forms completely and turning it mostly into "gunk." | In [[2017]], [[Agrofuel Research Operations]] [[genetic engineering|genetically modified]] a sample of the bacteria using the [[enzyme]] [[EC 31]]. It was meant to break down the root system of a plant. However, due to a misplaced decimal point, the bacteria became world-ending by killing life forms completely and turning it mostly into "gunk." | ||
Attempting to gain "consent" to take over the Earth by saving it, [[ | Attempting to gain "consent" to take over the Earth by saving it, the [[Monk (species)|Monks]] detected a future where the bacteria would end the world within [[2018|a year]]. The Monks attempted to leverage this to get the needed consent, but the [[Twelfth Doctor]] refused and instead attempted to save the world without involving the Monks. With the help of his [[companion]] [[Nardole]], the Doctor tracked down Agrofuel Research Operations where [[Erica (The Pyramid at the End of the World)|Erica]] was desperately trying to stop the spread of the bacteria. Erica informed the Doctor that when the lab's vents cycled, the bacteria would be released into the Earth's atmosphere and begin the future foreseen by the Monks. | ||
Working together, the Doctor and Erica realised that the bacteria produced [[ethanol]], which filled the [[greenhouse]] as well as the lab. Using this information, the Doctor decided to use the ethanol and a makeshift ignitor to sterilize the bacteria by blowing up half of the lab. Though [[Bill Potts]] had to consent to the Monks to save the Doctor due to his blindness, the bacteria was destroyed before it could be released into the atmosphere. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | Working together, the Doctor and Erica realised that the bacteria produced [[ethanol]], which filled the [[greenhouse]] as well as the lab. Using this information, the Doctor decided to use the ethanol and a makeshift ignitor to sterilize the bacteria by blowing up half of the lab. Though [[Bill Potts]] had to consent to the Monks to save the Doctor due to his blindness, the bacteria was destroyed before it could be released into the atmosphere. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | ||
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=== Alternate timeline === | === Alternate timeline === | ||
In an [[alternate timeline]] predicted by [[ | In an [[alternate timeline]] predicted by the [[Monk (species)|Monks]], the bacteria was released onto the Earth and wiped out all life on the planet within [[2018|a year]]. After seeing a vision of this timeline, the [[Twelfth Doctor]] stated that the Earth was "as dead as the Moon." The only living things that hadn't been turned to gunk appeared to be a few dead trees amongst the devastation. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pyramid at the End of the World (TV story)|The Pyramid at the End of the World]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Although the complete name of the bacteria is not given on-screen, the name "R. planticola" can be seen on the screen of Agrofuel's computer. | Although the complete name of the bacteria is not given on-screen, the name "R. planticola" can be seen on the screen of Agrofuel's computer. | ||
[[Category:Bacteria]] | [[Category:Bacteria]] | ||
