Tythonian ship

Tythonian ships were a form of transport used by Tythonians. They were made from living metal and built in an egg-like shape.

History
The Tythonian ambassador, Erato was piloting a Tythonian ship when he travelled to Chloris. There he was imprisoned, separating him from the ship. His captor, Lady Adrasta, took an interest in finding out the ships origin and purpose. She went so far as to execute one of her men who failed to deduce what it was. The Fourth Doctor suggested that it was an egg, but then fled from Adrasta who turned to Romana for answers.

When Erato was freed, he returned to his ship and used it to help the Doctor prevent a neutron star from destroying Chloris' sun. As the Doctor used his TARDIS to slow it, Erato weaved a shell around it using the ship. This halted the star. (TV: The Creature from the Pit)