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The '''Judoon''' were a race of [[rhinoform]] [[humanoid]]s from the planet [[Judoonia]], frequently employed as a mercenary [[police force]]. They were known to be brutish and single-minded in carrying out their tasks, without regard for unintended consequences of their actions. | The '''Judoon''' were a race of [[rhinoform]] [[humanoid]]s from the planet [[Judoonia]], frequently employed as a [[mercenary]] [[police force]]. They were known to be brutish and single-minded in carrying out their tasks, without regard for unintended consequences of their actions. | ||
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The Judoon were known for their strict obedience to the [[law]] and their brutal efforts in maintaining it. Crimes like physical assault towards a Judoon incurred the [[death penalty]], without chance for trial. ([[TV]]: [[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|''Fugitive of the Judoon'']]) The [[Tenth Doctor]] described them as logical, but stupid, and they seemed to favour methodical patterns of behaviour to a fault. While they would always attempt to arrest any criminals, they were quick to execute them if they did not comply. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'') [[Judoon captain (Gangland)|A Judoon captain]] once stated that Judoon preferred to eradicate law-breakers, rather than incarcerate them, as this was the cheaper option. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Gangland (comic story)|Gangland]]'') They also did not have the patience to be polite and request assistance from civilians; having held Tegan at gunpoint to make the [[Fifth Doctor]] comply with their inquiry if he had an object in question, completely ignorant to the fact he would have complied if they asked nicely. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Forgotten (comic story)|The Forgotten]]'') | The Judoon were known for their strict obedience to the [[law]] and their brutal efforts in maintaining it. Crimes like physical assault towards a Judoon incurred the [[death penalty]], without chance for trial. ([[TV]]: [[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|''Fugitive of the Judoon'']]) The [[Tenth Doctor]] described them as logical, but stupid, and they seemed to favour methodical patterns of behaviour to a fault. While they would always attempt to arrest any criminals, they were quick to execute them if they did not comply. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'') [[Judoon captain (Gangland)|A Judoon captain]] once stated that Judoon preferred to eradicate law-breakers, rather than incarcerate them, as this was the cheaper option. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Gangland (comic story)|Gangland]]'') They also did not have the patience to be polite and request assistance from civilians; having held Tegan at gunpoint to make the [[Fifth Doctor]] comply with their inquiry if he had an object in question, completely ignorant to the fact he would have complied if they asked nicely. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Forgotten (comic story)|The Forgotten]]'') | ||
Even on crucial missions, Judoon would obey local laws and signs, including [[road traffic|traffic]] laws and "Authorised personnel only" and "Pay and Display" signs. Similarly, they would follow mission procedure rigidly and always get a form signed when commandeering transport. The Judoon were trained to use all known forms of transit, albeit not very well in the case of [[car]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Judoon (TV story)|Prisoner of the Judoon]]'') Their strict compliance with an established order even made them | Even on crucial missions, Judoon would obey local laws and signs, including [[road traffic|traffic]] laws and "Authorised personnel only" and "Pay and Display" signs. Similarly, they would follow mission procedure rigidly and always get a form signed when commandeering transport. The Judoon were trained to use all known forms of transit, albeit not very well in the case of [[car]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Judoon (TV story)|Prisoner of the Judoon]]'') Their strict compliance with an established order even made them reject development even with their culture, and those who went out of their norms were often ostracised. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Judoon in Chains (audio story)|Judoon in Chains]]'') They also had a complex statute of limitations, as they arrested a version of the Doctor who was several centuries older than the one who committed a crime. ([[TV]]: ''[[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]'') They also lack honour; willingly betraying clients if the opposing side promises a higher price. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Fugitive (comic story)|Fugitive]]'') | ||
Their [[Judoon language|language]] was composed of many one-syllable words ending in a vowel, generally an "o" sound (such as "blo mo co jo") but occasionally an "a". Each sentence was composed of several of these words strung together. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'', ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Judgement of the Judoon (novel)|Judgement of the Judoon]]'') | Their [[Judoon language|language]] was composed of many one-syllable words ending in a vowel, generally an "o" sound (such as "blo mo co jo") but occasionally an "a". Each sentence was composed of several of these words strung together. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'', ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Judgement of the Judoon (novel)|Judgement of the Judoon]]'') | ||
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Although they did not laugh, Judoon would shake and make laughter-like noise when amused. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Judoon in Chains (audio story)|Judoon in Chains]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Judgement of the Judoon (novel)|Judgement of the Judoon]]'') | Although they did not laugh, Judoon would shake and make laughter-like noise when amused. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Judoon in Chains (audio story)|Judoon in Chains]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Judgement of the Judoon (novel)|Judgement of the Judoon]]'') | ||
A favourite sport among the Judoon was [[nukeball]], but it was illegal on their planet to avoid the destruction of the population. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)|The Coming of the Terraphiles]]'') | A favourite sport among the Judoon was [[nukeball]], but it was illegal on their planet to avoid the destruction of the population. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)|The Coming of the Terraphiles]]'') They also object to [[opera]], ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Great Mordillo (comic story)|The Great Mordillo]]'') as well as rock music. ([[TV]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Judoon (TV story)|Prisoner of the Judoon]]'') | ||
The Judoon had nothing to compare with [[Poem|poetry]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Judoon in Chains (audio story)|Judoon in Chains]]'') | The Judoon had nothing to compare with [[Poem|poetry]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Judoon in Chains (audio story)|Judoon in Chains]]'') | ||
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Judoon were summoned to the planet [[Agratis]] after the theft of the precious [[Jewel of Fawton]]. They became placid and friendly once the original legal owners, a species of [[crystalline creature]]s, were awakened and Jewel was returned to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rare Gem (comic story)|A Rare Gem]]'') | Judoon were summoned to the planet [[Agratis]] after the theft of the precious [[Jewel of Fawton]]. They became placid and friendly once the original legal owners, a species of [[crystalline creature]]s, were awakened and Jewel was returned to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rare Gem (comic story)|A Rare Gem]]'') | ||
Judoon were among the species susceptible to the [[nanocloud]] which created [[Dalek puppet]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'') Judoon ships were seen among the fleets above [[Trenzalore]] who travelled there in response to [[the First Question]]. They were either destroyed or retreated when the [[Dalek]] | Judoon were among the species susceptible to the [[nanocloud]] which created [[Dalek puppet]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'') Judoon ships were seen among the fleets above [[Trenzalore]] who travelled there in response to [[the First Question]]. They were either destroyed or retreated when the [[New Dalek Paradigm|Daleks]] broke through the planet's force field and the [[Siege of Trenzalore]] grew into a [[war]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | ||
Judoon in orange armour arrested the [[Garage 10 Owner|owner]] of [[Garage 10]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Ministry of Time (comic story)|The Ministry of Time]]'') | Judoon in orange armour arrested the [[Garage 10 Owner|owner]] of [[Garage 10]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Ministry of Time (comic story)|The Ministry of Time]]'') | ||
At some point, the Judoon faced an attack by the [[Cybermen]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Ghost in the Machine (short story)|Ghost in the Machine]]'') | At some point, the Judoon faced an attack by the [[Cyber Legion|Cybermen]] of the [[Ninth Cyber Legion|Ninth]] and [[Eleventh Cyber Legion|Eleventh Cyber Legions]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Ghost in the Machine (short story)|Ghost in the Machine]]'') | ||
The Judoon "Cold Case Unit", led by [[Pol-Kon-Don]], teleported into the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s TARDIS on the [[refugee planet]]. The Judoon placed the Doctor under arrest and imprisoned her in one of their facilities. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Timeless Children (TV story)|The Timeless Children]]'') They subsequently charged her with evading them, twice over, and for 7000 other offences. After 19 years in their prison, the Doctor was rescued by [[Jack Harkness]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]'') | The Judoon "Cold Case Unit", led by [[Pol-Kon-Don]], teleported into the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s TARDIS on the [[refugee planet]]. The Judoon placed the Doctor under arrest and imprisoned her in one of their facilities. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Timeless Children (TV story)|The Timeless Children]]'') They subsequently charged her with evading them, twice over, and for 7000 other offences. After 19 years in their prison, the Doctor was rescued by [[Jack Harkness]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]'') | ||
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===Alternate timeline=== | ===Alternate timeline=== | ||
[[File:Judoon Cybermen.jpg|thumb|right|Cyber-converted Judoon. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'')|alt=|left]] | [[File:Judoon Cybermen.jpg|thumb|right|Cyber-converted Judoon. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'')|alt=|left]] | ||
In an alternate timeline, the | In an alternate timeline, the Cybermen made use of [[Borg (species)|Borg]] technology to [[Cyber-conversion|convert]] the entire Judoon race into [[Cyber-Judoon|Cybermen]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'') | ||
==Other references == | ==Other references == | ||
