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The '''Spiridon campaign''' ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (novelisation)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') was a preliminary stage of the [[Second Dalek War]]. Beginning as an operation by the [[Dalek]]s to awaken an [[army]] in [[hibernation]] ahead of an attempted conquest of [[Mutter's Spiral]], it grew into something of a [[military]] campaign when the Dalek [[base]] on [[Spiridon]] was infiltrated by opposing forces. Among them were the [[Thal]]s, continuing their [[Thal-Dalek War|own struggle against the Daleks]], and the [[Third Doctor]], who had followed the Daleks to the [[planet]] with the assistance of the [[Time Lord]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | The '''Spiridon campaign''' ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (novelisation)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') was a preliminary stage of the [[Second Dalek War]]. Beginning as an operation by the [[Dalek]]s to awaken an [[army]] in [[hibernation]] ahead of an attempted conquest of [[Mutter's Spiral]], it grew into something of a [[military]] campaign when the Dalek [[base]] on [[Spiridon]] was infiltrated by opposing forces. Among them were the [[Thal]]s, continuing their [[Thal-Dalek War|own struggle against the Daleks]], and the [[Third Doctor]], who had followed the Daleks to the [[planet]] with the assistance of the [[Time Lord]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Preparations for galactic invasion === | === Preparations for galactic invasion === | ||
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As part of the preparations, the Daleks quietly occupied the planet [[Spiridon]], the seat of the [[Spiridon (species)|native Spiridons]]' civilisation that had since fallen into ruin. Though the Spiridons had [[Evolution|evolved]] to master a natural [[invisibility]] to protect themselves from their [[world]]'s hostile wildlife, it did not save them from the Daleks, who saturated the [[jungle]]s with killer rays. Unable to hide or resist, the Spiridons [[surrender]]ed and submitting to co-operating with the Daleks, though a few tried to rebel against the occupation. The [[slave]]s were kept visible with [[purple]] [[fur]] [[robe]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks]]'') | As part of the preparations, the Daleks quietly occupied the planet [[Spiridon]], the seat of the [[Spiridon (species)|native Spiridons]]' civilisation that had since fallen into ruin. Though the Spiridons had [[Evolution|evolved]] to master a natural [[invisibility]] to protect themselves from their [[world]]'s hostile wildlife, it did not save them from the Daleks, who saturated the [[jungle]]s with killer rays. Unable to hide or resist, the Spiridons [[surrender]]ed and submitting to co-operating with the Daleks, though a few tried to rebel against the occupation. The [[slave]]s were kept visible with [[purple]] [[fur]] [[robe]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
The Daleks repurposed an old Spiridon [[temple]] for use the entrance to a subterranean command centre and sent an [[army]] of [[10000 (number)|10,000]] Daleks into underground [[hibernation]] until the time came to begin the invasion. | The Daleks repurposed an old Spiridon [[temple]] for use as the entrance to a subterranean command centre and sent an [[army]] of [[10000 (number)|10,000]] Daleks into underground [[hibernation]] until the time came to begin the invasion. | ||
[[File:Invisible Dalek.jpg|thumb|left|An [[Invisibility|invisible]] [[Dalek]] revealed by [[paint]]. Early results were unstable. This Dalek fell victim to [[light wave sickness]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'')]] | [[File:Invisible Dalek.jpg|thumb|left|An [[Invisibility|invisible]] [[Dalek]] revealed by [[paint]]. Early results were unstable. This Dalek fell victim to [[light wave sickness]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
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By intercepting coded Dalek transmissions, the [[Thal]]s discovered that the Daleks were operating on Spiridon and a small expedition led by [[Miro]] travelled to the planet to deal with them. Due to incomplete intelligence and Dalek secrecy, the Thals believed the Daleks numbered no more than twelve, having occupied Spiridon as a scientific group primarily to study invisibility techniques. Miro's expedition was formed of him and six other Thals who volunteered for the mission, armed with various [[weapon]]s and [[explosive]]s, but upon arrival on Spiridon, the ship crashed, [[communication]]s failed and Miro was killed, though the site was still useful to the Thals as a [[base]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | By intercepting coded Dalek transmissions, the [[Thal]]s discovered that the Daleks were operating on Spiridon and a small expedition led by [[Miro]] travelled to the planet to deal with them. Due to incomplete intelligence and Dalek secrecy, the Thals believed the Daleks numbered no more than twelve, having occupied Spiridon as a scientific group primarily to study invisibility techniques. Miro's expedition was formed of him and six other Thals who volunteered for the mission, armed with various [[weapon]]s and [[explosive]]s, but upon arrival on Spiridon, the ship crashed, [[communication]]s failed and Miro was killed, though the site was still useful to the Thals as a [[base]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
Although [[Vaber]] was Miro's second-in-command, the expedition [[doctor]], [[Taron]], technically [[Rank|outranked]] him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks]]'') As next in seniority, Taron took command and adopted a highly-cautious approach. Early on, Taron, | Although [[Vaber]] was Miro's second-in-command, the expedition [[doctor]], [[Taron]], technically [[Rank|outranked]] him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks]]'') As next in seniority, Taron took command and adopted a highly-cautious approach. Early on, Taron, Vaber and [[Codal]] were separated from their other three [[team]]mates, who were presumed [[Death|dead]] and never found. Vaber opined that Taron had made "a fine mess" of the expedition. Taron had formed a plan for attacking the Daleks but the losses his party suffered forced him to abandon it and he completely forbid taking unjustified risks. | ||
After the expedition's arrival, the other Thals broke more of the Dalek code and realised their intelligence failures. The code revealed that a force of 10,000 Daleks was hidden somewhere on the planet. Because of the communications failure, [[Latep]], [[Rebec]] and [[Marat]] flew to Spiridon to warn and reinforce the remnants of the original party. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | After the expedition's arrival, the other Thals broke more of the Dalek code and realised their intelligence failures. The code revealed that a force of 10,000 Daleks was hidden somewhere on the planet. Because of the communications failure, [[Latep]], [[Rebec]] and [[Marat]] flew to Spiridon to warn and reinforce the remnants of the original party. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
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[[File:Carted in.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Dalek]]s' heavily-[[guard]]ed [[base]] was still vulnerable to infiltration by various means. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'')]] | [[File:Carted in.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Dalek]]s' heavily-[[guard]]ed [[base]] was still vulnerable to infiltration by various means. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
Taron and Vaber hid their explosives away in a cache. Vaber nearly [[Mutiny|mutinied]] but Taron talked him down. Thereafter, they were joined by their reinforcements, who crashed on the planet but survived, and warned the others of the true strength of the Daleks. They infiltrated the Dalek base through the ventilation systems, hoping to cause a cave-in with some of the explosives, but the charges failed. Simultaneously, Jo entered the city with Wester's help by hiding herself in one of the baskets being moved by the slaves, and managed to eavesdrop on the Dalek control centre. The Doctor and Codal also escaped their cell when the Doctor modified the TARDIS log to | Taron and Vaber hid their explosives away in a cache. Vaber nearly [[Mutiny|mutinied]] but Taron talked him down. Thereafter, they were joined by their reinforcements, who crashed on the planet but survived, and warned the others of the true strength of the Daleks. They infiltrated the Dalek base through the ventilation systems, hoping to cause a cave-in with some of the explosives, but the charges failed. Simultaneously, Jo entered the city with Wester's help by hiding herself in one of the baskets being moved by the slaves, and managed to eavesdrop on the Dalek control centre. The Doctor and Codal also escaped their cell when the Doctor modified the TARDIS log to interfere with the control systems of a Dalek on [[guard]]. | ||
Detecting the prison break, the Daleks made sure to lure the escapees to level zero. There, the Doctor and Codal linked up with the rest of the Thals, though Marat was killed helping the others to escape. The Doctor caught a glimpse of the army before he and his [[Alliance|allies]] ascended a [[ventilation shaft]] to the surface ahead of a Dalek patrol and reunited with Jo. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | Detecting the [[prison]] break, the Daleks made sure to lure the escapees to level zero. There, the Doctor and Codal linked up with the rest of the Thals, though Marat was killed helping the others to escape. The Doctor caught a glimpse of the army before he and his [[Alliance|allies]] ascended a [[ventilation shaft]] to the surface ahead of a Dalek patrol and reunited with Jo. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'') | ||
==== Second Thal attack ==== | ==== Second Thal attack ==== | ||
