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| name = Sword of Orion |
| name = Sword of Orion |
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+ | | image = Sword of Orion cover.jpg |
| series = [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|Big Finish ''Doctor Who'' audio stories]] |
| series = [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|Big Finish ''Doctor Who'' audio stories]] |
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| number = 17 |
| number = 17 |
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− | | doctor = |
+ | | doctor = Eighth Doctor |
− | | companions = [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley |
+ | | companions = [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley]] |
| enemy = The [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] |
| enemy = The [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] |
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+ | | setting = The [[Garazone|Garazone System]], [[2503]] |
| writer = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
| writer = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
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| director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
| director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
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+ | | post production = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
− | | publisher = |
+ | | publisher = Big Finish Productions |
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+ | | cover = [[Clayton Hickman]] |
+ | | release date = [[February (releases)|February]] [[2001 (releases)|2001]] |
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| format = 4 Episodes on 2 CDs |
| format = 4 Episodes on 2 CDs |
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| production code = [[List of production codes|8C]] |
| production code = [[List of production codes|8C]] |
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| isbn = ISBN 1-903654-15-7 |
| isbn = ISBN 1-903654-15-7 |
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+ | | trailer = {{StoryTitle}}.ogg |
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− | | previous story = Storm Warning (audio story) |
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+ | | prev = Storm Warning (audio story) |
+ | | next = The Stones of Venice (audio story) |
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+ | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the seventeenth [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|monthly ''Doctor Who'' audio story]] produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. This was a double first, being the first Big Finish story to feature the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], and the first Eighth Doctor story to feature the Cybermen. This is also another of Big Finish's stories which was originally created as part of the [[Audio Visuals]], a fan produced series which featured many people who went onto create and work for Big Finish and [[BBV Productions]]. [[Nicholas Briggs]] filled many roles in the production of this story — he provided the voice of the Cybermen, sound design, music, direction, and writing. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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− | The [[human]] race is locked in deadly combat with the "[[Android |
+ | The [[human]] race is locked in deadly combat with the "[[Android|Android Hordes]]" in the [[Orion]] System. Light years from the front line, the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley]] arrive to sample the dubious delights of a galactic backwater, little suspecting that the consequences of the [[Orion War]] might reach them there. But High Command's lust for victory knows no bounds. |
Trapped aboard a mysterious, derelict star destroyer, the Doctor and Charley find themselves facing summary execution. But this is only the beginning of their troubles. The real danger has yet to awaken. |
Trapped aboard a mysterious, derelict star destroyer, the Doctor and Charley find themselves facing summary execution. But this is only the beginning of their troubles. The real danger has yet to awaken. |
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Until, somewhere in the dark recesses of the [[Garazone|Garazone System]], the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] receive the signal for reactivation... |
Until, somewhere in the dark recesses of the [[Garazone|Garazone System]], the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] receive the signal for reactivation... |
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+ | == Plot == |
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+ | Charley is worried about Ramsey looking ill. She and the Doctor can't carry him to the control room and Ramsey is dying from being away too long from the [[time vortex]]. The two set off to find some medicine for Ramsey. |
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+ | ''to be added'' |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* [[Chev]] - [[Helen Goldwyn]] |
* [[Chev]] - [[Helen Goldwyn]] |
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* [[Kelsey]] - [[Toby Longworth]] |
* [[Kelsey]] - [[Toby Longworth]] |
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+ | * The [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]], [[Alistair Lock]] |
== References == |
== References == |
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+ | ===Real World=== |
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+ | * Charley mentions Aladdin's cave. |
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+ | === The Doctor === |
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+ | * The Doctor finds a [[recorder]] in the smugglers shop and plays it to Charley; he has lost practice. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'' et al.) |
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+ | * The Doctor tells Charley to grab a book and take it with them from the smugglers' shop without paying for it. Charley makes note of this but the Doctor claims that "it's probably stolen anyway". |
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+ | * While on board the star destroyer the Doctor mentions feeling something waking up, unknowingly referencing his encounter with the Cybermen on Telos in his [[second incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'') |
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+ | === Conflicts === |
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* A [[Cybermat]] is present on the Cybermen's ship. |
* A [[Cybermat]] is present on the Cybermen's ship. |
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+ | === Weapons === |
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* Deeva has in her possession a powerful gun which is able to destroy Cybermen. |
* Deeva has in her possession a powerful gun which is able to destroy Cybermen. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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+ | [[File:Sword of Orion comic preview.jpg|thumb|Illustrated preview from [[DWM 301]].]] |
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* ''Sword of Orion'' is a remake of the [[Audio Visuals]] audio drama of the same name. |
* ''Sword of Orion'' is a remake of the [[Audio Visuals]] audio drama of the same name. |
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+ | *An illustrated preview for this story by [[Lee Sullivan]] appeared in [[DWM 301]]. |
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* This story marks the first appearance of the Cybermen in an audio drama. |
* This story marks the first appearance of the Cybermen in an audio drama. |
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− | * This audio drama was recorded on [[16 May|16]] and [[17 May]] |
+ | * This audio drama was recorded on [[16 May (production)|16]] and [[17 May (production)|17 May]] 2000 at studios in Bristol. |
== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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+ | * [[Ramsay (Storm Warning)|Ramsay]] is feeling sick for being outside the [[Time Vortex]] for too long. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Storm Warning]]'') |
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− | * The events of this story lead into [[BFC]]: ''[[Scorpius (audio story)|Scorpius]]''. |
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+ | * The Cybermen refer to their encounter with the Doctor on [[Planet 14]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'') |
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+ | * A secret government organisation called Scorpius was formed in the aftermath of the Sword of Orion incident. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Scorpius (audio story)|Scorpius]]'') |
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− | == |
+ | == External links == |
+ | * {{bigfinish|releases/v/sword-of-orion-642|Sword of Orion}} |
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− | === For the [[Eighth Doctor - Timeline|Doctor]] === |
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− | * ''Sword of Orion'' occurs after [[BFA]]: ''[[Storm Warning]]'' |
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+ | * {{tetrap|8/sword.html|Sword of Orion}} |
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− | * ''Sword of Orion'' occurs before [[ST]]: ''[[Repercussions...]]'' |
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− | * ''Sword of Orion'' occurs before [[BFC]]: ''[[Scorpius (audio story)|Scorpius]]'' |
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− | == External links == |
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− | * {{Bigfinish|17-Doctor-Who-Sword-of-Orion|Sword of Orion}} |
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− | * [http://www.tetrap.com/drwho/disccon/8/sword.html The Discontinuity Guide '''Sword of Orion''' page] |
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Revision as of 08:30, 13 October 2014
Sword of Orion was the seventeenth monthly Doctor Who audio story produced by Big Finish Productions. This was a double first, being the first Big Finish story to feature the Cybermen, and the first Eighth Doctor story to feature the Cybermen. This is also another of Big Finish's stories which was originally created as part of the Audio Visuals, a fan produced series which featured many people who went onto create and work for Big Finish and BBV Productions. Nicholas Briggs filled many roles in the production of this story — he provided the voice of the Cybermen, sound design, music, direction, and writing.
Publisher's summary
The human race is locked in deadly combat with the "Android Hordes" in the Orion System. Light years from the front line, the Eighth Doctor and Charley arrive to sample the dubious delights of a galactic backwater, little suspecting that the consequences of the Orion War might reach them there. But High Command's lust for victory knows no bounds.
Trapped aboard a mysterious, derelict star destroyer, the Doctor and Charley find themselves facing summary execution. But this is only the beginning of their troubles. The real danger has yet to awaken.
Until, somewhere in the dark recesses of the Garazone System, the Cybermen receive the signal for reactivation...
Plot
Charley is worried about Ramsey looking ill. She and the Doctor can't carry him to the control room and Ramsey is dying from being away too long from the time vortex. The two set off to find some medicine for Ramsey.
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Paul McGann
- Charley Pollard - India Fisher
- Thinnes - Mark Gatiss
- Digly - Barnaby Edwards
- Ike - Ian Marr
- Grash - Bruce Montague
- Vol - Hylton Collins
- Deeva Jansen - Michelle Livingstone
- Chev - Helen Goldwyn
- Kelsey - Toby Longworth
- The Cybermen - Nicholas Briggs, Alistair Lock
References
Real World
- Charley mentions Aladdin's cave.
The Doctor
- The Doctor finds a recorder in the smugglers shop and plays it to Charley; he has lost practice. (TV: The Power of the Daleks et al.)
- The Doctor tells Charley to grab a book and take it with them from the smugglers' shop without paying for it. Charley makes note of this but the Doctor claims that "it's probably stolen anyway".
- While on board the star destroyer the Doctor mentions feeling something waking up, unknowingly referencing his encounter with the Cybermen on Telos in his second incarnation. (TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen)
Conflicts
Cybermen
- A Cybermat is present on the Cybermen's ship.
Weapons
- Deeva has in her possession a powerful gun which is able to destroy Cybermen.
Notes
- Sword of Orion is a remake of the Audio Visuals audio drama of the same name.
- An illustrated preview for this story by Lee Sullivan appeared in DWM 301.
- This story marks the first appearance of the Cybermen in an audio drama.
- This audio drama was recorded on 16 and 17 May 2000 at studios in Bristol.
Continuity
- Ramsay is feeling sick for being outside the Time Vortex for too long. (AUDIO: Storm Warning)
- The Cybermen refer to their encounter with the Doctor on Planet 14. (TV: The Invasion)
- A secret government organisation called Scorpius was formed in the aftermath of the Sword of Orion incident. (AUDIO: Scorpius)
External links
- Official Sword of Orion page at bigfinish.com
- Sword of Orion at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for Sword of Orion at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide