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|companions= [[Ben Jackson|Ben]], [[Polly Wright|Polly]] | |companions= [[Ben Jackson|Ben]], [[Polly Wright|Polly]] | ||
|featuring = [[Second Doctor]] | |featuring = [[Second Doctor]] | ||
|enemy= [[Cyberman | |enemy= [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[Cutler (The Tenth Planet)|Cutler]] | ||
|setting = [[Antarctica]], [[2000]] | |setting = [[Antarctica]], [[2000]] | ||
|writer = [[Gerry Davis]] | |writer = [[Gerry Davis]] | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
=== 1976 Target Books edition === | === 1976 Target Books edition === | ||
The [[American sergeant|Sergeant]] blinked again. Three lights were moving towards him through the murk of the blizzard. Even as he looked, the lights changed into three tall, straight figures, clad in silver-armoured suits, advancing across the ice with a slow deliberate step. Horror-struck, the Sergeant reached for his gun, and a stream of bullets sprayed across the marching figures. BUT THEY CONTINUED MARCHING... | The [[American sergeant (The Tenth Planet)|Sergeant]] blinked again. Three lights were moving towards him through the murk of the blizzard. Even as he looked, the lights changed into three tall, straight figures, clad in silver-armoured suits, advancing across the ice with a slow deliberate step. Horror-struck, the Sergeant reached for his gun, and a stream of bullets sprayed across the marching figures. BUT THEY CONTINUED MARCHING... | ||
The [[Cyberman|CYBERMEN]] have arrived. The first invasion of [[Earth]] by this invincible, fearless race-and the last thrilling adventure of the [[First Doctor|first DOCTOR WHO]]. | The [[Cyberman|CYBERMEN]] have arrived. The first invasion of [[Earth]] by this invincible, fearless race-and the last thrilling adventure of the [[First Doctor|first DOCTOR WHO]]. | ||
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== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
* Instead of the Cybermen putting their hands to the side of General Cutler's and Polly’s head, they press a button on their chest unit that fires a beam to the forehead, knocking them out. | * Instead of the Cybermen putting their hands to the side of General Cutler's and Polly’s head, they press a button on their chest unit that fires a beam to the forehead, knocking them out. | ||
* The Doctor shows some more signs of being ill, deliriously mistaking Ben for [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] and Polly for [[Barbara | * The Doctor shows some more signs of being ill, deliriously mistaking Ben for [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] and Polly for [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]], respectively. Ben and Polly are implied to come from the [[1970s]] rather than the [[1960s]]. | ||
* The events of the televised version were set in [[1986]], but in the novelisation the year is given as [[2000]]. | * The events of the televised version were set in [[1986]], but in the novelisation the year is given as [[2000]]. | ||
* The language in general is much stronger than was permitted in the televised version. | * The language in general is much stronger than was permitted in the televised version. | ||
* Another soldier is present with the [[American sergeant|Sergeant]] at the TARDIS when he is attacked by the Cybermen. The Sergeant's neck is described rather vividly as being completely shattered by his opponent, now "[lolling] at a grotesque angle." The unnamed offsider is killed with his own crowbar, the assaulting Cyberman smashing his helmet and skull "like an eggshell." | * Another soldier is present with the [[American sergeant (The Tenth Planet)|Sergeant]] at the TARDIS when he is attacked by the Cybermen. The Sergeant's neck is described rather vividly as being completely shattered by his opponent, now "[lolling] at a grotesque angle." The unnamed offsider is killed with his own crowbar, the assaulting Cyberman smashing his helmet and skull "like an eggshell." | ||
* [[Krail]], [[Regos Krang|Krang]], [[Jarl]] and [[Gern]] are sometimes called [[Cyber-Leader|Cyberleaders]]. Cyberleaders were not introduced until ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', which was broadcast the year before the book was published. Similarly, Krang is described as having a [[black]] [[helmet]] and the Cybership is "missile-shaped" as it would be in the upcoming story. | * [[Krail]], [[Regos Krang|Krang]], [[Jarl]] and [[Gern]] are sometimes called [[Cyber-Leader|Cyberleaders]]. Cyberleaders were not introduced until ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', which was broadcast the year before the book was published. Similarly, Krang is described as having a [[black]] [[Cyber-helmet|helmet]] and the Cybership is "missile-shaped" as it would be in the upcoming story. | ||
* The Cyberleaders report to a [[ | * The Cyberleaders report to a [[Gern|Cyber-Controller]] on [[Mondas]]. | ||
* [[Barclay (The Tenth Planet)|Barclay]] is given the first name of Tom and [[Wigner]] is given the first name of Robert. | * [[Barclay (The Tenth Planet)|Barclay]] is given the first name of Tom and [[Wigner]] is given the first name of Robert. | ||
* [[Haines (The Tenth Planet)|Haines]] (renamed Haynes in the novelisation) is given some lines. In the televised episode, Haines is no more than a non-speaking extra. | * [[Haines (The Tenth Planet)|Haines]] (renamed Haynes in the novelisation) is given some lines. In the televised episode, Haines is no more than a non-speaking extra. | ||
