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=== The Sontarans (1) === | === The Sontarans (1) === | ||
The TARDIS lands on an [[asteroid]] whose soil is completely covered in flowers for miles. The Doctor, Steven, and Sara come out from the TARDIS and wonder at the view. Sara recognises the asteroid as part of the [[Sulgrave Asteroid Belt]], an asteroid loop of eight circles going around two giant [[gas planet | The TARDIS lands on an [[asteroid]] whose soil is completely covered in flowers for miles. The Doctor, Steven, and Sara come out from the TARDIS and wonder at the view. Sara recognises the asteroid as part of the [[Sulgrave Asteroid Belt]], an asteroid loop of eight circles going around two giant [[gas planet]]s. Excited at the discovery, she runs away to climb a nearby ridge, to see if she can have a better look at the two planets. | ||
As the Doctor and Steven comment on how much Sara has changed from when they first met her, seven men dressed in black uniform (which the Doctor and Steven recognise as [[Space Security Service]], Sara's colleagues) surround them, and their leader, [[Daphne Papas|Captain Daphne Papas]], orders them to be shot. The Doctor though points out to Papas that, if they do so, they won't be able to interrogate them, and the secret mission they are involved with (which the Doctor deduced by observing the way their behaviour) could be compromised. Papas agrees to spare their life for the moment, but as she is about to tell them about their mission, the group is attacked by a hostile alien force, which Steven recognises as [[Sontaran | As the Doctor and Steven comment on how much Sara has changed from when they first met her, seven men dressed in black uniform (which the Doctor and Steven recognise as [[Space Security Service]], Sara's colleagues) surround them, and their leader, [[Daphne Papas|Captain Daphne Papas]], orders them to be shot. The Doctor though points out to Papas that, if they do so, they won't be able to interrogate them, and the secret mission they are involved with (which the Doctor deduced by observing the way their behaviour) could be compromised. Papas agrees to spare their life for the moment, but as she is about to tell them about their mission, the group is attacked by a hostile alien force, which Steven recognises as [[Sontaran]]s. | ||
As a fight ensues between the agents and the Sontarans, Steven and the Doctor try to crawl away undetected. The pilot tells the Doctor about the Sontarans and their reputation of remorselessness and cruelty; upon knowing that, the Doctor comes back and offers help to Papas and their men, by taking them to the TARDIS. Papas orders two of her men, [[Gage|Corporal Gage]] and [[Ellis (The Sontarans)|Ellis]], to hide in a special tent while she and the others retreat to the TARDIS. When they reach the ship, though, they see the Sontarans preceded them and took it; the group tries to win it back but is eventually subdued. The Sontaran commander of the squad, [[Stack|Captain Stack]], asks them if they are spies or military force; Papas answers negatively, and pretend they are survivors of a shipwreck. Stack does not believe her, but still considers them of no military value and therefore orders their immediate execution. But before he can manage that, Ellis, Gage and Sara attack and kill him and his men, releasing the prisoners. | As a fight ensues between the agents and the Sontarans, Steven and the Doctor try to crawl away undetected. The pilot tells the Doctor about the Sontarans and their reputation of remorselessness and cruelty; upon knowing that, the Doctor comes back and offers help to Papas and their men, by taking them to the TARDIS. Papas orders two of her men, [[Gage|Corporal Gage]] and [[Ellis (The Sontarans)|Ellis]], to hide in a special tent while she and the others retreat to the TARDIS. When they reach the ship, though, they see the Sontarans preceded them and took it; the group tries to win it back but is eventually subdued. The Sontaran commander of the squad, [[Stack|Captain Stack]], asks them if they are spies or military force; Papas answers negatively, and pretend they are survivors of a shipwreck. Stack does not believe her, but still considers them of no military value and therefore orders their immediate execution. But before he can manage that, Ellis, Gage and Sara attack and kill him and his men, releasing the prisoners. | ||
Sara reveals that she knew that shooting the Sontarans in the probic vent would kill them, and Gage notes that he thinks this is unsporting. Papas then reveals that their mission is to destroy a space canon on the asteroid, allowing incoming human people carriers to get through the star system unharmed. Sara convinces the Doctor that the SSS would not be able to complete the mission by themselves and they need the Doctor's help; he agrees as the Sontarans also have the TARDIS. They find a crater that leads into the asteroid and start to climb down it, every member of the group connected to each other. | Sara reveals that she knew that shooting the Sontarans in the probic vent would kill them, and Gage notes that he thinks this is unsporting. Papas then reveals that their mission is to destroy a space canon on the asteroid, allowing incoming human people carriers to get through the star system unharmed. Sara convinces the Doctor that the SSS would not be able to complete the mission by themselves and they need the Doctor's help; he agrees as the Sontarans also have the TARDIS. They find a crater that leads into the asteroid and start to climb down it, every member of the group connected to each other. | ||
When they are a small way down the crater, some more sontarans appear at the surface. Commander Slite instructs his squad to remove their helmets, revealing that the Sontarans are a clone race. He tells the group that they may take the first shot, Papas instructs Ellis to take this shot and he missed. Slite fires back, shooting the Doctor. | When they are a small way down the crater, some more sontarans appear at the surface. Commander Slite instructs his squad to remove their helmets, revealing that the Sontarans are a clone race. He tells the group that they may take the first shot, Papas instructs Ellis to take this shot and he missed. Slite fires back, shooting the Doctor. | ||
=== The Descent (2) === | === The Descent (2) === | ||
The Doctor feigns being unconscious and Steven secures him on the rockface, the Sontarans assuming him to be dead. The Doctor tells the SSS squad to pass him all their packs. Ellis shoots at the Sontarans again, killing one. Slite considers who to shoot next, however the Doctor put his plan into action: he has opened all the tents from the packs up and instructs all the squad to let go of the rockface, the tents acting as a parachute. The Sontarans shoot at them, but to no avail. | The Doctor feigns being unconscious and Steven secures him on the rockface, the Sontarans assuming him to be dead. The Doctor tells the SSS squad to pass him all their packs. Ellis shoots at the Sontarans again, killing one. Slite considers who to shoot next, however the Doctor put his plan into action: he has opened all the tents from the packs up and instructs all the squad to let go of the rockface, the tents acting as a parachute. The Sontarans shoot at them, but to no avail. | ||
After floating down for a while, the Doctor notices that they are heading straight for a pool of lava, and they manage to maneuver themselves onto a piece of land. Steven is knocked out when they land. When he wakes up, Papas and Ellis are arguing about him losing the map they need. The group see a Sontaran jump down the crater they came down and plunge straight into the lava. They run, as they know the Sontaran will survive this. More Sontarans jump down. | After floating down for a while, the Doctor notices that they are heading straight for a pool of lava, and they manage to maneuver themselves onto a piece of land. Steven is knocked out when they land. When he wakes up, Papas and Ellis are arguing about him losing the map they need. The group see a Sontaran jump down the crater they came down and plunge straight into the lava. They run, as they know the Sontaran will survive this. More Sontarans jump down. | ||
A firefight ensues between the SSS and the Sontarans. The Doctor, Papas, Gage, and Sara escape down a tunnel, however Steven and Ellis are left behind. Ellis sacrifices himself using a grenade to allow Steven to escape, but Steven is captured by the Sontarans. Gage is revealed to have been injured by a shot from the Sontarans. | A firefight ensues between the SSS and the Sontarans. The Doctor, Papas, Gage, and Sara escape down a tunnel, however Steven and Ellis are left behind. Ellis sacrifices himself using a grenade to allow Steven to escape, but Steven is captured by the Sontarans. Gage is revealed to have been injured by a shot from the Sontarans. | ||
Steven is taken to the Sontaran command and assessed by the Sontarans. They reveal to him that Gage is actually a Sontaran in disguise as a human. They inform Steven that they believe all of the others to be dead. The Sontarans start to torture Steven, with him screaming in pain. | Steven is taken to the Sontaran command and assessed by the Sontarans. They reveal to him that Gage is actually a Sontaran in disguise as a human. They inform Steven that they believe all of the others to be dead. The Sontarans start to torture Steven, with him screaming in pain. | ||
=== The Blind City (3) === | === The Blind City (3) === | ||
The group follow the tunnel further, Gage being hindered by his injuries. They find a city in the caverns. | The group follow the tunnel further, Gage being hindered by his injuries. They find a city in the caverns. | ||
The Sontarans torture Steven further in the command base. | The Sontarans torture Steven further in the command base. | ||
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The group investigate the city and encounter an indigenous population, however they ignore the group and appear to act as if they are not there. They decide to go through the city. | The group investigate the city and encounter an indigenous population, however they ignore the group and appear to act as if they are not there. They decide to go through the city. | ||
Steven is tortured into revealing his experience in the military, introducing the Sontarans to concepts such as 'promotion'. He tells them about his time being locked up by the [[Mechanoid]]s on Mechanus, however the Sontarans do not understand the idea of being locked up so torture him further. | Steven is tortured into revealing his experience in the military, introducing the Sontarans to concepts such as 'promotion'. He tells them about his time being locked up by the [[Mechanoid]]s on Mechanus, however the Sontarans do not understand the idea of being locked up so torture him further. | ||
The group venture through the city for a couple of hours, with Gage hindering their progress due to his injury. | The group venture through the city for a couple of hours, with Gage hindering their progress due to his injury. | ||
Steven is fatigued by his torture, nearly passed out. They ask him if he has encountered Daleks, and the fact that he survived his encounter intrigues the Sontarans. | Steven is fatigued by his torture, nearly passed out. They ask him if he has encountered Daleks, and the fact that he survived his encounter intrigues the Sontarans. | ||
The group go into a shop, the owner ignoring them and leaving the shop. The Doctor treats Gage's injuries, telling Sara and Papas to search for alcohol solution. Papas asks Sara about what she knows about the future, having overheard her and the Doctor talking, Sara refuses to tell her but reminds Papas there is always hope. | The group go into a shop, the owner ignoring them and leaving the shop. The Doctor treats Gage's injuries, telling Sara and Papas to search for alcohol solution. Papas asks Sara about what she knows about the future, having overheard her and the Doctor talking, Sara refuses to tell her but reminds Papas there is always hope. | ||
The Sontarans further question Steven about his encounter with the Daleks. Steven tries his best to not tell the Sontarans about the Terranium core. The Sontarans then inform him that the others are actually alive, but are planned to be killed soon. | The Sontarans further question Steven about his encounter with the Daleks. Steven tries his best to not tell the Sontarans about the Terranium core. The Sontarans then inform him that the others are actually alive, but are planned to be killed soon. | ||
The group debates over whether to leave Gage behind due to his injuries potentially jeapordising the mission. They eventually agree that he will come to the edge of the city with them and then stay behind. They then encounter a girl of the indigenous population, who leads them to a secret unused tunnel. It is revealed that the species can actually see them, but ignore them as to not provoke the Sontarans by helping them. The girl, Tinder, tells them she wants to help the group as the Sontarans oppress the people: often randomly killing them. | The group debates over whether to leave Gage behind due to his injuries potentially jeapordising the mission. They eventually agree that he will come to the edge of the city with them and then stay behind. They then encounter a girl of the indigenous population, who leads them to a secret unused tunnel. It is revealed that the species can actually see them, but ignore them as to not provoke the Sontarans by helping them. The girl, Tinder, tells them she wants to help the group as the Sontarans oppress the people: often randomly killing them. | ||
The group follows Tinder to the secret path. The Doctor arises his suspicions about Gage to Sara, Gage overhears this conversation and reveals himself to be a Sontaran. They are then ambushed by a squad of Sontarans. The group is taken to the command base for interrogation. | The group follows Tinder to the secret path. The Doctor arises his suspicions about Gage to Sara, Gage overhears this conversation and reveals himself to be a Sontaran. They are then ambushed by a squad of Sontarans. The group is taken to the command base for interrogation. | ||
The Sontarans mock the Doctor for running away from the Daleks, branding the group as deserters who are to be killed. | The Sontarans mock the Doctor for running away from the Daleks, branding the group as deserters who are to be killed. | ||
=== The Rule of War (4) === | === The Rule of War (4) === | ||
Gage stops the commander from shooting the group, telling him that the 'cabinet', the TARDIS, is important. They prepare to torture them for information about it, locking them in room. They talk, and the Doctor notes how Gage may teach the Sontarans some human qualities. He also informs them he has an escape plan. | Gage stops the commander from shooting the group, telling him that the 'cabinet', the TARDIS, is important. They prepare to torture them for information about it, locking them in room. They talk, and the Doctor notes how Gage may teach the Sontarans some human qualities. He also informs them he has an escape plan. | ||
Steven and the Doctor are taken back to the interrogation room. Steven is subjected to great pain in order to force the Doctor to tell them about the TARDIS. | Steven and the Doctor are taken back to the interrogation room. Steven is subjected to great pain in order to force the Doctor to tell them about the TARDIS. | ||
The group still locked in the room take Steven's screaming to put their plan into motion, Tinder crawling through the ducting to get out. Sara and Papas talk about their time in the SSS, and Papas deduces Sara deserted. Tinder opens the door to the cell, letting Sara and Papas out. The Doctor convinces Gage that Steven needs to be alive to open the TARDIS. The Doctor talks with Gage about him understanding the motivations of humanity, with Gage expressing shame for being disguised as a human. Gage agrees to do as the Doctor says, however Slite comes into the room and orders Gage to step away from the Doctor. Gage protests and Slite shoots him for questioning orders. Slite continues torturing Steven. | The group still locked in the room take Steven's screaming to put their plan into motion, Tinder crawling through the ducting to get out. Sara and Papas talk about their time in the SSS, and Papas deduces Sara deserted. Tinder opens the door to the cell, letting Sara and Papas out. The Doctor convinces Gage that Steven needs to be alive to open the TARDIS. The Doctor talks with Gage about him understanding the motivations of humanity, with Gage expressing shame for being disguised as a human. Gage agrees to do as the Doctor says, however Slite comes into the room and orders Gage to step away from the Doctor. Gage protests and Slite shoots him for questioning orders. Slite continues torturing Steven. | ||
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Escaping, Sara, Papas, and Tinder encounter a hoard of sleeping Sontarans. Tinder leads the Sontarans out of the room, lying and saying she saw a [[Rutan Host|Rutan]]. They find a computer showing the people carrier ships approaching range and discover that the canon is programmed to automatically fire on them. They vow to destroy it before it fires. | Escaping, Sara, Papas, and Tinder encounter a hoard of sleeping Sontarans. Tinder leads the Sontarans out of the room, lying and saying she saw a [[Rutan Host|Rutan]]. They find a computer showing the people carrier ships approaching range and discover that the canon is programmed to automatically fire on them. They vow to destroy it before it fires. | ||
Steven is tortured more, however this stops when the 'attack' by the Rutans distracts the Sontarans. The Doctor is informed of the Sontaran-Rutan war. The Sontarans assume the approaching people carriers to be a Rutan fleet and start firing upon it with the canon. The Doctor convinces Slite to stop firing, making him realize that it is not a Rutan invasion fleet and instead a defenseless fleet of people carriers that it would be dishonorable to fire on. | Steven is tortured more, however this stops when the 'attack' by the Rutans distracts the Sontarans. The Doctor is informed of the Sontaran-Rutan war. The Sontarans assume the approaching people carriers to be a Rutan fleet and start firing upon it with the canon. The Doctor convinces Slite to stop firing, making him realize that it is not a Rutan invasion fleet and instead a defenseless fleet of people carriers that it would be dishonorable to fire on. | ||
A Sontaran discovers Sara and Papas and takes them back to the interrogation room. They torture Sara until the Doctor allows them access to the TARDIS. However this is revealed to be a trick by the Doctor to get the Sontarans in the room to turn their backs, allowing a hiding Tinder to shoot them. | A Sontaran discovers Sara and Papas and takes them back to the interrogation room. They torture Sara until the Doctor allows them access to the TARDIS. However this is revealed to be a trick by the Doctor to get the Sontarans in the room to turn their backs, allowing a hiding Tinder to shoot them. | ||
The Nil, the indiginous people of the asteroid, stage a revolution against their Sontaran oppressors and eventually overthrow them, using the probic vent trick. Sara and Papas blow up the space canon. | The Nil, the indiginous people of the asteroid, stage a revolution against their Sontaran oppressors and eventually overthrow them, using the probic vent trick. Sara and Papas blow up the space canon. | ||
Sara tells Tinder that the Sontarans will be back so her people must leave the asteroid. Papas decides to stay behind and help the Nil with this, deciding on this after Sara tells her all of the SSS squad sent were assumed dead. The Doctor, Sara, and Steven leave in the TARDIS. The TARDIS detects a time vessel following them. | Sara tells Tinder that the Sontarans will be back so her people must leave the asteroid. Papas decides to stay behind and help the Nil with this, deciding on this after Sara tells her all of the SSS squad sent were assumed dead. The Doctor, Sara, and Steven leave in the TARDIS. The TARDIS detects a time vessel following them. | ||
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