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'''Hoverbouts''' — alternatively spelt as '''hovabouts''' and also known as '''transolar discs''', '''anti-gravitational discs''', '''anti-grav discs''' or '''space maneouvre cradles''' — were small circular flying platforms with a railing around the edge, used by [[Dalek]]s for operation within a planetary [[atmosphere]], in close planetary orbit and within close to medium range of a Dalek [[spacecraft]]. | '''Hoverbouts''' — alternatively spelt as '''hovabouts''' and also known as '''transolar discs''', '''anti-gravitational discs''', '''anti-grav discs''' or '''space maneouvre cradles''' — were small circular flying platforms with a railing around the edge, used by [[Dalek]]s for operation within a planetary [[atmosphere]], in close planetary orbit and within close to medium range of a Dalek [[spacecraft]]. | ||
== Characteristics == | |||
As acknowledged by the ''[[Dalek Survival Guide]]', there were a number of disc types. Some had been spotted with [[weapon]]ry attachments to the main body of the disc. These weapons were operated by the Dalek manipulating controls on the disc railings. Indeed, the special connection between the Dalek's [[sucker attachment]] and the disc afforded an almost symbiotic relationship between Dalek and disc. This high level of sensitivity in the Dlaek's control of the disc's movements made it formidable in [[space]] battle situations and unshakeable in its pursuit of [[victim]]s running for cover on the ground. The [[directional thruster]]s of the disc made it more manoevuerable than a Dalek in [[independent hover mode]]. | |||
The guide remained unclear as to how a Dalek preferred to disembark from a disc, since there had been so few survivors left to give detailed accounts, but [[expert]]s leant towards the theory that Daleks hovered in and out of their discs. | |||
It was noted that the transolar disc was often referred to as a "hoverbout" when it was engaged in routine operations within a [[planet]]'s [[atmosphere]]. However, since the discs were usually fitted with high-energy interplanetary drive systems, they would be more accurately identified as "transolar discs" for the purposes of sighting reports. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek Survival Guide (novel)|Dalek Survival Guide]]'') | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
