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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
=== Origin ===
=== Origin ===
According to one account, Kamelion was one of [[Kamelion (species)|a number of androids]] created by the [[Kamille]] on [[Mekalion]] as servants through which they could experience the physical world. He was sent to [[Xeriphas]] as part of an invasion force to wipe out the [[Xeraphin]], but entered a dormant state after the command signal from Mekalion stopped transmitting. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'')
According to one account, the Kamelions were created by the [[Gelsandoran]]s ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'') as [[weapon]]s of [[war]] during their invasion of Xeriphas. After the Gelsandorans left the planet, Kamelion, not knowing why his masters had left him, shut down his [[consciousness]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]''). This version was corroborated by UNIT's pin-board in the [[Black Archive]], on which his biography stated "Companion of the fifth Doctor. Metamorphic shape-shifting android. Creation of the Galsandorans".  ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'' )


According to another account, the Kamelions were created by the [[Gelsandoran]]s ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'') as [[weapon]]s of [[war]] during their invasion of Xeriphas. After the Gelsandorans left the planet, Kamelion, not knowing why his masters had left him, shut down his [[consciousness]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'')
According to another account, Kamelion was one of [[Kamelion (species)|a number of androids]] created by the [[Kamille]] on [[Mekalion]] as servants through which they could experience the physical world. He was sent to [[Xeriphas]] as part of an invasion force to wipe out the [[Xeraphin]], but entered a dormant state after the command signal from Mekalion stopped transmitting. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'')


=== Early Alliance with the Master ===
===Early Alliance with the Master ===
{{Ainley|c}} found Kamelion in his dormant state and took him aboard [[the Master's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] where he proved instrumental in the [[Time Lord]]'s escape. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'')
{{Ainley|c}} found Kamelion in his dormant state and took him aboard [[the Master's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] where he proved instrumental in the [[Time Lord]]'s escape. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'')


On Kiamet, in a version of the timeline triggered by the actions of {{Simm}}, Kamelion disguised himself as the Tremas Master in order to infiltrate a meeting with the Master's seven other incarnations. After the Masters used the [[Time Scoop]] at the same time to escape an entity, causing them to scatter across the planet, Kamelion teamed up with [[Jo Grant]], where he briefly takes on the form of the [[Third Doctor]]. After they went their separate ways, Kamelion teamed up with [[Unbound Master|a version of the Master]] from [[Unbound Universe|another universe]]. After the timeline was reset, Kamelion was returned to the Tremas Master. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masterful (audio story)|Masterful]]'')
On Kiamet, in a version of the timeline triggered by the actions of {{Simm}}, Kamelion disguised himself as the Tremas Master in order to infiltrate a meeting with the Master's seven other incarnations. After the Masters used the [[Time Scoop]] at the same time to escape an entity, causing them to scatter across the planet, Kamelion teamed up with [[Jo Grant]], where he briefly takes on the form of the [[Third Doctor]]. After they went their separate ways, Kamelion teamed up with [[Unbound Master|a version of the Master]] from [[Unbound Universe|another universe]]. After the timeline was reset, Kamelion was returned to the Tremas Master. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masterful (audio story)|Masterful]]'')


=== Travels in the TARDIS ===
===Travels in the TARDIS===
==== Meeting the Doctor ====
====Meeting the Doctor====
The Master took him to [[1215]] [[England]] where he had him impersonate [[John of England]], planning to pervert history by preventing the signing of [[Magna Carta]]. The [[Fifth Doctor]] arrived and freed Kamelion from the Master's control, inviting him to travel with him in [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] alongside [[Tegan Jovanka]] and [[Vislor Turlough]]. Tegan expressed that she was uncomfortable with him travelling alongside them but was outvoted by the Doctor and Turlough, who were both fine with Kamelion being on board the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'')
The Master took him to [[1215]] [[England]] where he had him impersonate [[John of England]], planning to pervert history by preventing the signing of [[Magna Carta]]. The [[Fifth Doctor]] arrived and freed Kamelion from the Master's control, inviting him to travel with him in [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] alongside [[Tegan Jovanka]] and [[Vislor Turlough]]. Tegan expressed that she was uncomfortable with him travelling alongside them but was outvoted by the Doctor and Turlough, who were both fine with Kamelion being on board the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'')


==== As a companion ====
====As a companion====
En route from [[Gallifrey]] to the [[Eye of Orion]], Kamelion detected an oncoming collision and raised the TARDIS alarm. A [[Phoenix (The Bird of Fire)|phoenix]] arrived in the [[TARDIS control room|console room]] and overpowered Kamelion before it was tricked into leaving. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Bird of Fire (short story)|The Bird of Fire]]'') He later fell under the control of the [[Mara]] from Tegan's subconsciousness. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mark of the Medusa (short story)|Mark of the Medusa]]'')
En route from [[Gallifrey]] to the [[Eye of Orion]], Kamelion detected an oncoming collision and raised the TARDIS alarm. A [[Phoenix (The Bird of Fire)|phoenix]] arrived in the [[TARDIS control room|console room]] and overpowered Kamelion before it was tricked into leaving. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Bird of Fire (short story)|The Bird of Fire]]'') He later fell under the control of the [[Mara]] from Tegan's subconsciousness. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mark of the Medusa (short story)|Mark of the Medusa]]'')


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After receiving a signal, the Doctor took Kamelion home where he became a weapon of war as he was taken over by Chaos, one of the four aspects of the Kameil, stealing the TARDIS and threatening to kill his companions. He eventually came to his senses and planned to deactivate himself, but the Doctor instead offered to convert [[Kamelion's room|a storeroom]] into a [[Zero Room]] where he would be safe and isolated, to which Kamelion agreed. He asked that his companions forget about him so that he could focus on preparing his own mental defences. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'')
After receiving a signal, the Doctor took Kamelion home where he became a weapon of war as he was taken over by Chaos, one of the four aspects of the Kameil, stealing the TARDIS and threatening to kill his companions. He eventually came to his senses and planned to deactivate himself, but the Doctor instead offered to convert [[Kamelion's room|a storeroom]] into a [[Zero Room]] where he would be safe and isolated, to which Kamelion agreed. He asked that his companions forget about him so that he could focus on preparing his own mental defences. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'')


==== Remaining in the TARDIS ====
====Remaining in the TARDIS====
Kamelion was visited in his room by Tegan, who wanted to show Turlough what the [[Fourth Doctor]] had looked like. His attempt to transform resulted in him overloading due to the stress of accessing his companions' subjective experiences and impressions. The Fifth Doctor provided him with a [[casket]] to shield him from [[data]] that he could not properly process. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Qualia (short story)|Qualia]]'')
Kamelion was visited in his room by Tegan, who wanted to show Turlough what the [[Fourth Doctor]] had looked like. His attempt to transform resulted in him overloading due to the stress of accessing his companions' subjective experiences and impressions. The Fifth Doctor provided him with a [[casket]] to shield him from [[data]] that he could not properly process. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Qualia (short story)|Qualia]]'')


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Turlough attempted to talk with Kamelion about his current feelings of dissatisfaction with his life, but Kamelion was unable to help as he lacked proper psychological insight. When the TARDIS materialised on [[the Moon]] in 1878, although Turlough suggested that Kamelion accompany them for additional protection, he was initially confined to the TARDIS by a [[force field]] preserving an [[atmosphere]] at the lunar park which disrupted his operating systems. He later left the TARDIS and saved the Doctor from dying of [[asphyxiation]] as the force field began to collapse after the death of the [[Warden]]. He also helped the Doctor and Turlough salvage [[weapon]]s to use against the [[Vrall]], and subsequently appeared to Queen [[Victoria]] as the apparent spirit of Prince Albert to advise her to abandon the British space program. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Imperial Moon (novel)|Imperial Moon]]'')
Turlough attempted to talk with Kamelion about his current feelings of dissatisfaction with his life, but Kamelion was unable to help as he lacked proper psychological insight. When the TARDIS materialised on [[the Moon]] in 1878, although Turlough suggested that Kamelion accompany them for additional protection, he was initially confined to the TARDIS by a [[force field]] preserving an [[atmosphere]] at the lunar park which disrupted his operating systems. He later left the TARDIS and saved the Doctor from dying of [[asphyxiation]] as the force field began to collapse after the death of the [[Warden]]. He also helped the Doctor and Turlough salvage [[weapon]]s to use against the [[Vrall]], and subsequently appeared to Queen [[Victoria]] as the apparent spirit of Prince Albert to advise her to abandon the British space program. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Imperial Moon (novel)|Imperial Moon]]'')


=== Destruction ===
===Destruction===
Wired up to the [[data core]], Kamelion received a [[Trion (species)|Trion]] [[distress call]] and redirected the TARDIS to its source in [[Lanzarote]]. A later attempt to establish contact with its source, actually {{Ainley}}, led Turlough to overload the console to try to disable him. He was unsuccessful, however, with the Master's consciousness taking almost complete control of the android.  
Wired up to the [[data core]], Kamelion received a [[Trion (species)|Trion]] [[distress call]] and redirected the TARDIS to its source in [[Lanzarote]]. A later attempt to establish contact with its source, actually {{Ainley}}, led Turlough to overload the console to try to disable him. He was unsuccessful, however, with the Master's consciousness taking almost complete control of the android.  


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The Doctor used gas control circuitry to give Kamelion a near-fatal "heart attack", which severed the Master's control over him after which Kamelion asked him to destroy him. The Doctor obliged, using the [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. His final earthly words were: "''Destroy me... please..." ''([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'')
The Doctor used gas control circuitry to give Kamelion a near-fatal "heart attack", which severed the Master's control over him after which Kamelion asked him to destroy him. The Doctor obliged, using the [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. His final earthly words were: "''Destroy me... please..." ''([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'')


=== Post-destruction ===
===Post-destruction===
As a result of his interfacing with the TARDIS, a little of Kamelion's personality survived within and was given a new body by the [[Gelsandoran]]s, only for him to sacrifice himself to save the Doctor and Peri. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'')
As a result of his interfacing with the TARDIS, a little of Kamelion's personality survived within and was given a new body by the [[Gelsandoran]]s, only for him to sacrifice himself to save the Doctor and Peri. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'')


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The [[Sixth Doctor]] and Peri found that Kamelion and the TARDIS had had a child together, which they raised. It developed into a double of Peri and was left by them on [[Earth]] in the real Peri's place whilst she continued with her adventures. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Reproductive Cycle (short story)|The Reproductive Cycle]]'')
The [[Sixth Doctor]] and Peri found that Kamelion and the TARDIS had had a child together, which they raised. It developed into a double of Peri and was left by them on [[Earth]] in the real Peri's place whilst she continued with her adventures. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Reproductive Cycle (short story)|The Reproductive Cycle]]'')


=== Undated events ===
===Undated events===
At some point, a picture of Kamelion was obtained by [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]] and was present in the [[Black Archive]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'')
At some point, a picture of Kamelion was obtained by [[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]] and was present in the [[Black Archive]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'')


== Appearance ==
==Appearance ==
Kamelion was a gleaming metallic [[android]], made of a silvery [[alloy]]. Whilst he was man-shaped, he was plain and without character. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The King's Demons (novelisation)|The King's Demons]]'')
Kamelion was a gleaming metallic [[android]], made of a silvery [[alloy]]. Whilst he was man-shaped, he was plain and without character. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The King's Demons (novelisation)|The King's Demons]]'')


== Abilities ==
==Abilities==
Kamelion was created from structure [[mathematics]] via [[Block Transfer Computation]]s, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') a complex mass of artificial [[neuron]]s, controlled by simple concentration and [[psychokinetics]]. As such, he was able to change his appearance and form at will. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') He could even apply the same transformative energies to other individuals, as when he appeared to turn people to [[stone]] in the guise of [[Medusa]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mark of the Medusa (short story)|Mark of the Medusa]]'')
Kamelion was created from structure [[mathematics]] via [[Block Transfer Computation]]s, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') a complex mass of artificial [[neuron]]s, controlled by simple concentration and [[psychokinetics]]. As such, he was able to change his appearance and form at will. ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') He could even apply the same transformative energies to other individuals, as when he appeared to turn people to [[stone]] in the guise of [[Medusa]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mark of the Medusa (short story)|Mark of the Medusa]]'')


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Kamelion assumed the shapes of [[John of England]], [[Tegan Jovanka]], the Fifth Doctor, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') the [[Third Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: [[Masterful (audio story)|''Masterful'']]) {{Ainley}}, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'' and ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masterful (audio story)|Masterful]]'') [[Maximillian Arrestis|Arrestis]], [[Alexhendri Lassiter|Lassiter]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') [[Albert]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Imperial Moon (novel)|Imperial Moon]]'') Phoenix, ([[AUDIO]]: [[I, Kamelion (audio story)|''I, Kamelion'']]) [[Howard Foster]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'') and [[Red]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'')
Kamelion assumed the shapes of [[John of England]], [[Tegan Jovanka]], the Fifth Doctor, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') the [[Third Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: [[Masterful (audio story)|''Masterful'']]) {{Ainley}}, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'' and ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Masterful (audio story)|Masterful]]'') [[Maximillian Arrestis|Arrestis]], [[Alexhendri Lassiter|Lassiter]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') [[Albert]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Imperial Moon (novel)|Imperial Moon]]'') Phoenix, ([[AUDIO]]: [[I, Kamelion (audio story)|''I, Kamelion'']]) [[Howard Foster]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'') and [[Red]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ultimate Treasure (novel)|The Ultimate Treasure]]'')


== Other information ==
==Other information==
When the [[Tenth Doctor]] was trapped in the remnants of the Matrix by [[Es'Cartrss]], he requested that the TARDIS avatar that was assisting him transform into Kamelion to penetrate a force field within the Matrix, as he realised that Es'Cartrss's 'allies' were all his artificial enemies, deducing that robots could pass through the force fields and recalling Kamelion as an example of a non-organic companion. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Forgotten (comic story)|The Forgotten]]'')
When the [[Tenth Doctor]] was trapped in the remnants of the Matrix by [[Es'Cartrss]], he requested that the TARDIS avatar that was assisting him transform into Kamelion to penetrate a force field within the Matrix, as he realised that Es'Cartrss's 'allies' were all his artificial enemies, deducing that robots could pass through the force fields and recalling Kamelion as an example of a non-organic companion. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Forgotten (comic story)|The Forgotten]]'')


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Kamelion was among the creatures that [[Gabby Gonzalez]] sketched exiting the [[Pentaquoteque Gallery]] of [[Ouloumos]] in her notebook. However, her notes were notable for being somewhat inaccurate. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Arts in Space (comic story)|The Arts in Space]]'')
Kamelion was among the creatures that [[Gabby Gonzalez]] sketched exiting the [[Pentaquoteque Gallery]] of [[Ouloumos]] in her notebook. However, her notes were notable for being somewhat inaccurate. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Arts in Space (comic story)|The Arts in Space]]'')


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes==
* According to the featurette ''[[Kamelion: Metal Man (documentary)|Kamelion: Metal Man]]'', included on the DVD release of ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'', the robot used for Kamelion was not custom-made for the series, but was a device discovered by producer [[John Nathan-Turner]] when he was searching for a possible successor to [[K9]]. According to the featurette, script editor [[Eric Saward]] and [[Peter Davison]] were extremely sceptical that the robot would work as an ongoing companion due to its frequent malfunctions.
*According to the featurette ''[[Kamelion: Metal Man (documentary)|Kamelion: Metal Man]]'', included on the DVD release of ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'', the robot used for Kamelion was not custom-made for the series, but was a device discovered by producer [[John Nathan-Turner]] when he was searching for a possible successor to [[K9]]. According to the featurette, script editor [[Eric Saward]] and [[Peter Davison]] were extremely sceptical that the robot would work as an ongoing companion due to its frequent malfunctions.
* Kamelion's mouth was designed to move in sync with the pre-recorded dialogue by [[Gerald Flood]].
*Kamelion's mouth was designed to move in sync with the pre-recorded dialogue by [[Gerald Flood]].
* Kamelion only appeared twice in the series; further appearances were impractical due to the special effects required. A scene involving Kamelion was filmed for ''[[The Awakening (TV story)|The Awakening]]'' part one, but was edited out before transmission due to the episode overrunning. As a result, there are no references to Kamelion in any episodes between ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'' and ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', not even in ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', which occurs immediately after the events of Kamelion's debut.  
*Kamelion only appeared twice in the series; further appearances were impractical due to the special effects required. A scene involving Kamelion was filmed for ''[[The Awakening (TV story)|The Awakening]]'' part one, but was edited out before transmission due to the episode overrunning. As a result, there are no references to Kamelion in any episodes between ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'' and ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', not even in ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', which occurs immediately after the events of Kamelion's debut.
*Kamelion's software designer, [[Mike Power]], was killed in a boating accident not long after the robot was accepted to appear in the series and, as he had never written fully detailed operating instructions, this made operation of the prop considerably difficult. An in-universe explanation for this was provided in ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'', set immediately after ''The King's Demons'', where Kamelion's automatic 'loyalty' to strong minds causes him to be used against the Doctor, prompting him to decide to remain in the TARDIS so that he cannot be used against his fellow travellers in future. A similar decision was made by him in ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'', set after three stories in which he proved a liability.
*Kamelion's software designer, [[Mike Power]], was killed in a boating accident not long after the robot was accepted to appear in the series and, as he had never written fully detailed operating instructions, this made operation of the prop considerably difficult. An in-universe explanation for this was provided in ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'', set immediately after ''The King's Demons'', where Kamelion's automatic 'loyalty' to strong minds causes him to be used against the Doctor, prompting him to decide to remain in the TARDIS so that he cannot be used against his fellow travellers in future. A similar decision was made by him in ''[[The Kamelion Empire (audio story)|The Kamelion Empire]]'', set after three stories in which he proved a liability.
* According to Peter Davison in the ''Metal Man'' featurette, any sign of regret shown by him/the Doctor during Kamelion's "death" scene was pure acting. He was in reality gleeful to be done with the troublesome prop.
* According to Peter Davison in the ''Metal Man'' featurette, any sign of regret shown by him/the Doctor during Kamelion's "death" scene was pure acting. He was in reality gleeful to be done with the troublesome prop.
* A DVD box set containing ''The King's Demons'' and ''Planet of Fire'' was released under the title ''[[Kamelion Tales]]''.
*A DVD box set containing ''The King's Demons'' and ''Planet of Fire'' was released under the title ''[[Kamelion Tales]]''.
* In their tongue-in-cheek reference book ''Doctor Who: The Completely Useless Encyclopedia'' (1996), Chris Howarth and Steve Lyons write that "An examination of Kamelion's history reveals the possible existence of a curse of ''Poltergeist'' proportions. Both [[Terence Dudley]] and [[Peter Grimwade]], who scripted the robot companion's appearances, have died. So too have Kamelion's human alter-egos, Gerald Flood and [[Dallas Adams]], who played his 'Howard Foster' form for most of ''Planet of Fir''e. Kamelion's software designer, Mike Power, who was killed shortly after the decision was taken to include the robot in the series. [[Craig Hinton]] – who penned the Missing Adventure ''The Crystal Bucephalus'', which featured Kamelion prominently – later died of a heart attack, at the age of 42, in 2006.
*In their tongue-in-cheek reference book ''Doctor Who: The Completely Useless Encyclopedia'' (1996), Chris Howarth and Steve Lyons write that "An examination of Kamelion's history reveals the possible existence of a curse of ''Poltergeist'' proportions. Both [[Terence Dudley]] and [[Peter Grimwade]], who scripted the robot companion's appearances, have died. So too have Kamelion's human alter-egos, Gerald Flood and [[Dallas Adams]], who played his 'Howard Foster' form for most of ''Planet of Fir''e. Kamelion's software designer, Mike Power, who was killed shortly after the decision was taken to include the robot in the series. [[Craig Hinton]] – who penned the Missing Adventure ''The Crystal Bucephalus'', which featured Kamelion prominently – later died of a heart attack, at the age of 42, in 2006.
** Even [[Robert Holmes]], the writer of ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'', which features an illusory Kamelion, died in 1986.
**Even [[Robert Holmes]], the writer of ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'', which features an illusory Kamelion, died in 1986.


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