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| − | |name = EarPod |
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| + | |made by = [[Cybus Industries]] |
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| − | |origin |
+ | |origin = [[Pete's World]] |
| + | |first = Rise of the Cybermen (TV story) |
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| − | |appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[ |
+ | |appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'', ''[[Army of Ghosts (TV story)|Army of Ghosts]]'', ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'' |
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| − | '''EarPods''' were devices from [[Pete's World|a parallel universe]] |
+ | '''EarPods''' were devices from [[Pete's World|a parallel universe]] created by [[John Lumic]] in an effort to make every [[human]] a [[Cyberman]]. |
== History == |
== History == |
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They could be used to read minds, control them, and add information into them (news or a daily joke, for example). They were also the alternate universe's alternative to [[iPod]]s, [[mobile phone]]s and music players. |
They could be used to read minds, control them, and add information into them (news or a daily joke, for example). They were also the alternate universe's alternative to [[iPod]]s, [[mobile phone]]s and music players. |
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| − | Secretly, however, EarPods could remove information from a subject's brain by producing two metal prongs that met at the top of the head. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') EarPods |
+ | Secretly, however, EarPods could remove information from a subject's brain by producing two metal prongs that met at the top of the head. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'') The EarPods were also able to control people by inducing a trance. After the trance was induced they could be controlled by a handheld device, and given orders, such as turning left. Prior to the "[[cyber-conversion|upgrading]]" of [[human]]s into [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]], the EarPods would place people into a trance, and then force them to willingly walk into a conversion booth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') On the Doctor's Earth, the Cybermen used earpieces, specifically to control people. Instead of wearing them, they were drilled straight into the victim's brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts (TV story)|Army of Ghosts]]'') |
| − | [[File:Adeola EarPod.jpg|thumb|left|[[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] wearing an earpiece. ([[TV]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts |
+ | [[File:Adeola EarPod.jpg|thumb|left|[[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] wearing an earpiece. ([[TV]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts (TV story)|Army of Ghosts]]'')]] |
| + | When the Cybermen entered the Doctor's universe, the earpieces of the [[Torchwood Institute]], specifically worn by at least three known members of [[Torchwood 1]] ([[Adeola Oshodi]], [[Gareth Evans]], and [[Matt Crane]]) allowed control in a fashion similar to EarPods, paving the way for the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]]. The Doctor realized what was happening, and, with his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]], disrupted the signal, but at a great cost: all three of them screamed in agony and died. ([[TV]]: ''[[Army of Ghosts (TV story)|Army of Ghosts]]'') |
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| − | During their attempted conquest of the Doctor's version of Earth in [[1851]], the Cybermen made cruder versions of the EarPods to control four workhouse owners. When the workhouse owners were no longer of use to the Cybermen, [[Miss Hartigan]] activated a switch which caused their EarPods to electrocute and kill them. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor]]'') |
+ | During their attempted conquest of the Doctor's version of Earth in [[1851]], the Cybermen made cruder versions of the EarPods to control four [[workhouse]] owners. When the workhouse owners were no longer of use to the Cybermen, [[Miss Hartigan]] activated a switch which caused their EarPods to electrocute and kill them. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'') |
== Other information == |
== Other information == |
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| − | EarPods also |
+ | EarPods also existed as a source of private entertainment on the [[N-Space]] [[Earth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Cuddlesome (audio story)|Cuddlesome]]'') |
== Behind the scenes == |
== Behind the scenes == |
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| − | + | The name EarPod fairly obviously takes its inspirations from [[iPod]], an electronic device developed by Apple. In 2012 Apple introduced a new model of earphones named EarPod, and a wireless model – AirPods – in 2016. |
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| − | * In the year [[2012]] Apple had introduced a new model of earphones named EarPod. |
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[[Category:Communications technology]] |
[[Category:Communications technology]] |
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[[Category:Earth technology]] |
[[Category:Earth technology]] |
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[[Category:Mind control devices]] |
[[Category:Mind control devices]] |
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Revision as of 17:10, 25 November 2019
EarPods were devices from a parallel universe created by John Lumic in an effort to make every human a Cyberman.
History
They could be used to read minds, control them, and add information into them (news or a daily joke, for example). They were also the alternate universe's alternative to iPods, mobile phones and music players.
Secretly, however, EarPods could remove information from a subject's brain by producing two metal prongs that met at the top of the head. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen) The EarPods were also able to control people by inducing a trance. After the trance was induced they could be controlled by a handheld device, and given orders, such as turning left. Prior to the "upgrading" of humans into Cybermen, the EarPods would place people into a trance, and then force them to willingly walk into a conversion booth. (TV: The Age of Steel) On the Doctor's Earth, the Cybermen used earpieces, specifically to control people. Instead of wearing them, they were drilled straight into the victim's brain. (TV: Army of Ghosts)
Adeola wearing an earpiece. (TV: Army of Ghosts)
When the Cybermen entered the Doctor's universe, the earpieces of the Torchwood Institute, specifically worn by at least three known members of Torchwood 1 (Adeola Oshodi, Gareth Evans, and Matt Crane) allowed control in a fashion similar to EarPods, paving the way for the Battle of Canary Wharf. The Doctor realized what was happening, and, with his sonic screwdriver, disrupted the signal, but at a great cost: all three of them screamed in agony and died. (TV: Army of Ghosts)
During their attempted conquest of the Doctor's version of Earth in 1851, the Cybermen made cruder versions of the EarPods to control four workhouse owners. When the workhouse owners were no longer of use to the Cybermen, Miss Hartigan activated a switch which caused their EarPods to electrocute and kill them. (TV: The Next Doctor)
Other information
EarPods also existed as a source of private entertainment on the N-Space Earth. (AUDIO: Cuddlesome)
Behind the scenes
The name EarPod fairly obviously takes its inspirations from iPod, an electronic device developed by Apple. In 2012 Apple introduced a new model of earphones named EarPod, and a wireless model – AirPods – in 2016.
