From D. Corley (short story)

From D. Corley was a 21 short story printed in TV Century 21 that contained elements from the Doctor Who universe.

Summary
Aiming to ease tensions between Earth and Astra to prevent the outbreak of the Space War, David Corley attempts to send an invitation to the Kaplan Minus to visit Essex, complete with a guarantee of safety. It is the duty of Agent Twenty One of the Universal Secret Service to tell Corley that he is too late and the Kaplan is dead.

Characters

 * David Corley
 * Twenty One

Worldbuilding

 * Corley is attempting to keep the peace between Earth and Astra. His guarantee authorithes the Kaplan Minus to not be assassinated if he comes to Harwich, Parkston or Dovercourt. It also states that Corley will personally escort the Minus wherever he wishes to go.
 * Twenty One explains that Steve Zodiac had already left for Astra before Corley's message arrived. He assures Corley that his guarantee will be given to the new Kaplan.

Story notes

 * This story could be considered the last in the main branch of the multi-series Space War arc, also a crossover with the Doctor Who universe. It is set after the ascension of the 612th Kaplan to power in Astra's Final Battle.

Continuity

 * Astra and Earth were on the brink of war. (COMIC: Space Border Battle et al.)
 * David Corley's guarantee of safety comes after the 610th Kaplan was assassinated in Unity City. (COMIC: Assassination!)
 * Twenty One states that Steve Zodiac had already left for Astra. (COMIC: Zodiac Flies Out...)
 * The 611th Kaplan is dead and a replacement has been chosen. (COMIC: Astra's Final Battle)