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The [[Second Doctor]]s | The [[Second Doctor]]'s '''[[sonic screwdriver]]''' was the first such device used by [[the Doctor]] and was somewhat primitive in its capabilities relative to later designs. Prior to the creation of this sonic screwdriver, both the [[First Doctor|First]] and [[Second Doctor]]s were seen to utilise sonic devices, with the latter of these inspiring the screwdriver's genesis. | ||
== Design == | |||
The [[Second Doctor]] used sonic screwdrivers of a different design, including one looking like a life jacket safety [[whistle]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'') or like a metal penlight ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') which could get a trigger attachment. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') | |||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
This iteration of the sonic screwdriver functioned as a conventional [[screwdriver]], without physical contact with [[screw]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') opening up hatches, panels, control panels ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'', ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') and [[prison cell]] [[door]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fear of the Daleks (audio story)|Fear of the Daleks]]'') On occasion, the Doctor also used it to cut through a section of a [[wall]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') and to override a security lock. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Helicon Prime (audio story)|Helicon Prime]]'') | This iteration of the sonic screwdriver functioned as a conventional [[screwdriver]], without physical contact with [[screw]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') opening up hatches, panels, control panels ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'', ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') and [[prison cell]] [[door]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fear of the Daleks (audio story)|Fear of the Daleks]]'') On occasion, the Doctor also used it to cut through a section of a [[wall]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') and to override a security lock. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Helicon Prime (audio story)|Helicon Prime]]'') | ||
He also used it to destroy the [[Dalek crystal]] at the heart of a [[mind projector]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fear of the Daleks (audio story)|Fear of the Daleks]]'') | He also used it to destroy the [[Dalek crystal]] at the heart of a [[mind projector]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fear of the Daleks (audio story)|Fear of the Daleks]]'') It was also used to dismantle a [[Hawker (The Apocalypse Mirror)|Hawker]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Apocalypse Mirror (audio story)|The Apocalypse Mirror]]'') and [[Smythe (The War Games)|Smythe]]'s controls for the [[1917 War Zone]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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As described by a [[Gowenn]] shuttle [[computer]] aboard the [[Sou(ou)shi]] ship, the First Doctor once used an "unknown [[sonic device]]" to crack the code for the launch sequence of said shuttle. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Venusian Lullaby (novel)|Venusian Lullaby]]'') Later, the [[Robot Doctor]], with the knowledge and personality of the Doctor as he was on his visit to the planet [[Mechanus]], suggested that some sort of "unlocking device" would be useful, suggesting it be "based on the principle of [[sonic]]s". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fugitive of the Daleks (audio story)|Fugitive of the Daleks]]'') Later, the First Doctor definitively did not possess a sonic screwdriver, leaving him confused and somewhat irritated when the [[Twelfth Doctor]] utilised a future model. ([[TV]]: ''[[Twice Upon a Time (TV story)|Twice Upon a Time]]'') | As described by a [[Gowenn]] shuttle [[computer]] aboard the [[Sou(ou)shi]] ship, the First Doctor once used an "unknown [[sonic device]]" to crack the code for the launch sequence of said shuttle. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Venusian Lullaby (novel)|Venusian Lullaby]]'') Later, the [[Robot Doctor]], with the knowledge and personality of the Doctor as he was on his visit to the planet [[Mechanus]], suggested that some sort of "unlocking device" would be useful, suggesting it be "based on the principle of [[sonic]]s". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Fugitive of the Daleks (audio story)|Fugitive of the Daleks]]'') Later, the First Doctor definitively did not possess a sonic screwdriver, leaving him confused and somewhat irritated when the [[Twelfth Doctor]] utilised a future model. ([[TV]]: ''[[Twice Upon a Time (TV story)|Twice Upon a Time]]'') | ||
During his travels with [[Polly Wright]] and [[Ben Jackson]], the Second Doctor built a sonic device on the [[Hotel Galaxian]] while imprisoned by the [[Selachian]]s. He used it to trip the lock in the room they were trapped in, but the device was destroyed the process. He pledged to make a more permanent version one day. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Murder Game (novel)|The Murder Game]]'') | During his travels with [[Polly Wright]] and [[Ben Jackson]], the Second Doctor built a sonic device on the [[Hotel Galaxian]] while imprisoned by the [[Selachian]]s. He used it to trip the lock in the room they were trapped in, but the device was destroyed in the process. He pledged to make a more permanent version one day. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Murder Game (novel)|The Murder Game]]'') | ||
=== The first sonic screwdriver === | === The first sonic screwdriver === | ||
Indeed, the Second Doctor was later observed by a young [[hippie]] called [[Jessica Willamy|Summer]] to pull "some little gadget" out of his pocket and use it to unlock a door. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wonderland (novel)|Wonderland]]'') He was also carrying a device he actually ''described'' as a "sonic screwdriver" not long after he had welcomed [[Jamie McCrimmon]] aboard the TARDIS. On the island of [[Kenga]], the Doctor brought the device out of his pockets along with a bag of [[sherbet lemon]]s and his [[Five Hundred Year Diary]], displaying the items to Polly. Despite possessing the device, the Doctor still picked a lock on the island instead of using the sonic. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Forsaken (audio story)|The Forsaken]]'') Later, on [[Santespri]], the Doctor used his new sonic screwdriver only after determining that his ordinary method of lockpicking would be intractable. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dreams of Empire (novel)|Dreams of Empire]]'') | [[File:Fury from the Deep BBC telesnap 11.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Second Doctor]] using his [[whistle]]-like sonic screwdriver ([[TV]]: {{cs|Fury from the Deep (TV story)}})]] | ||
Indeed, the Second Doctor was later observed by a young [[hippie]] called [[Jessica Willamy|Summer]] to pull "some little gadget" out of his pocket and use it to unlock a door. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Wonderland (novel)|Wonderland]]'') He was also carrying a device he actually ''described'' as a "sonic screwdriver" not long after he had welcomed [[Jamie McCrimmon]] aboard the TARDIS. On the island of [[Kenga]], the Doctor brought the device out of his pockets along with a bag of [[sherbet lemon]]s and his [[Five Hundred Year Diary]], displaying the items to Polly. Despite possessing the device, the Doctor still picked a lock on the island instead of using the sonic. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Forsaken (audio story)|The Forsaken]]'') Later, on [[Santespri]], the Doctor used his new sonic screwdriver only after determining that his ordinary method of lockpicking would be intractable. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dreams of Empire (novel)|Dreams of Empire]]'') On [[Vortis]], the Doctor rued having left his "sonic emitter" in the TARDIS, noting that it would have been useful for unlocking a prison door, and pledging to bring it with him in future. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Twilight of the Gods (MA novel)}}) Indeed, shortly after leaving Vortis, {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}) the Doctor was carrying the screwdriver with him when visiting a [[Euro Sea Gas]] refinery, seemingly exhibiting the device for the first time to Jamie. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Fury from the Deep (TV story)}}) | |||
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The screwdriver was destroyed by [[Skaar]], leading the Doctor to decide to build a new and more advanced version. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wrath of the Ice Warriors (audio story)|Wrath of the Ice Warriors]]'') Nonetheless, it was also used by the [[Eighth Doctor]] after being destroyed "centuries ago", with the Doctor claiming to his [[companion]] [[Sam Jones]] that this was possible because "It's a [[Time Lord]] [[tool]]. [[Time]] doesn't work the same way for Time Lord tools." ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Alien Bodies (novel)|Alien Bodies]]'') | The screwdriver was destroyed by [[Skaar]], leading the Doctor to decide to build a new and more advanced version. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wrath of the Ice Warriors (audio story)|Wrath of the Ice Warriors]]'') Nonetheless, it was also used by the [[Eighth Doctor]] after being destroyed "centuries ago", with the Doctor claiming to his [[companion]] [[Sam Jones]] that this was possible because "It's a [[Time Lord]] [[tool]]. [[Time]] doesn't work the same way for Time Lord tools." ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Alien Bodies (novel)|Alien Bodies]]'') | ||
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A rod version of this screwdriver was kept in the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s [[The Doctor's office (The Pilot)|office]] at [[St Luke's University]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | A rod version of this screwdriver was kept in the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s [[The Doctor's office (The Pilot)|office]] at [[St Luke's University]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | ||
The sonic was found in the [[Remembered TARDIS]] by [[Jo Jones]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Three Doctors (TotT TV story)}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
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