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== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
The Urbankans were green skinned [[humanoid]]s with lumpy features and clawed hands. They were bald with lumpy features and two bumps above their eyes. They could secrete a deadly poison out of glands on their necks that would compress organic matter. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'') One trillionth of a gramme could reduce a | The Urbankans were green skinned [[humanoid]]s with lumpy features and clawed hands. They were bald with lumpy features and two bumps above their eyes. They could secrete a deadly poison out of glands on their necks that would compress organic matter. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'') One trillionth of a gramme could reduce a humanoid to the size of a grain of [[salt]]. ([[DWN]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday (novelisation)|Four to Doomsday]]'') | ||
== Technology == | == Technology == | ||
The Urbankans had very advanced technology, which the [[Fifth Doctor]] believed rivalled even the [[Time Lord]]' | The Urbankans had very advanced technology, which the [[Fifth Doctor]] believed rivalled even the [[Time Lord]]s'. ([[DWN]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday (novelisation)|Four to Doomsday]]'') | ||
One their most important development was their [[android]] creations. These androids could be made in a variety of appearances, most commonly a [[human]]-like form. They also had a varying amount of computer chips, with the more intelligent androids having more chips then less intelligent ones. These androids were much tougher and stronger than organic life, though they were lighter and could be stopped when the computer chips are removed. The Urbankans also made use of [[Monopticon]]s, floating [[robot]]s that can be used for surveillance. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'') | One their most important development was their [[android]] creations. These androids could be made in a variety of appearances, most commonly a [[human]]-like form. They also had a varying amount of computer chips, with the more intelligent androids having more chips then less intelligent ones. These androids were much tougher and stronger than organic life, though they were lighter and could be stopped when the computer chips are removed. The Urbankans also made use of [[Monopticon]]s, floating [[robot]]s that can be used for surveillance. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'') | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Three frogs.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Minister of Enlightenment]] and the [[Minister of Persuasion]] in human-like form. The [[Monarch]] is seated in the background. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'')]] | [[File:Three frogs.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Minister of Enlightenment]] and the [[Minister of Persuasion]] in human-like form. The [[Monarch]] is seated in the background. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'')]] | ||
The Urbankans were slowly being converted into [[android]]s over 40,000 years and during this time, | The Urbankans were slowly being converted into [[android]]s over 40,000 years and during this time, [[Monarch]] made four trips to [[Earth]]. Though the response was always hostile, the Urbankans were able to capture a few [[human]]s. These humans were also converted into [[android]]s and were allowed to stay. As well, the speed of the trip was increased each time as more and more improvements were made. Monarch planned to finally discover the secret to [[faster-than-light travel]], whereby he would go back in time to meet [[God]], which he believed would be himself. | ||
Back on [[Urbanka]], the [[planet]] was continuously mined for more raw materials for the | Back on [[Urbanka]], the [[planet]] was continuously mined for more raw materials for the androids. Eventually, by the [[8th century|700s]], the planet was uninhabitable, meaning all three billion Urbankans had to move. They decided to go back to Earth and strip mine it as well. Despite this, Monarch was stopped and the human androids decided to go their own way. ([[DW]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday]]'') | ||
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[[Category:Humanoid species]] | [[Category:Humanoid species]] | ||
