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|image = Empire of the Racnoss.jpg |
|image = Empire of the Racnoss.jpg |
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| − | |anthology = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume Two]]'' |
+ | |anthology = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two]]'' |
|series = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]'' |
|series = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]'' |
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+ | |range = Classic Doctors, New Monsters |
| + | |series in range = Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two |
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|doctor = Fifth Doctor |
|doctor = Fifth Doctor |
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|companions = [[Alayna]] |
|companions = [[Alayna]] |
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|featuring = [[Racnoss]] |
|featuring = [[Racnoss]] |
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| − | |enemy = [[Racnoss Empress]] |
+ | |enemy = [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|Racnoss Empress]] |
|setting = {{il|[[Racnoss homeworld]]|[[Iota 7]]}} |
|setting = {{il|[[Racnoss homeworld]]|[[Iota 7]]}} |
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|writer = [[Scott Handcock]] |
|writer = [[Scott Handcock]] |
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|cover = [[Tom Webster]] |
|cover = [[Tom Webster]] |
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|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] |
|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] |
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| − | |sound = [[ |
+ | |sound = [[Russell McGee]] |
|publisher = Big Finish Productions |
|publisher = Big Finish Productions |
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|release date = [[27 July (releases)|27 July]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]] |
|release date = [[27 July (releases)|27 July]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]] |
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| − | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume Two]]''. It |
+ | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two]], ''produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Scott Handcock]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]]. |
== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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When a [[distress call]] rips [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] from [[Time Vortex|the Vortex]], dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of [[Racnoss Wars|a conflict]] between [[Gallifrey]] and [[Racnoss|an ancient foe]]. |
When a [[distress call]] rips [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] from [[Time Vortex|the Vortex]], dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of [[Racnoss Wars|a conflict]] between [[Gallifrey]] and [[Racnoss|an ancient foe]]. |
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| − | [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], as ever, wants to help, but in returning [[Racnoss Consort|a wounded combatant]] [[Racnoss homeworld|home]], he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by [[Racnoss |
+ | [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], as ever, wants to help, but in returning [[Racnoss Consort|a wounded combatant]] [[Racnoss homeworld|home]], he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|an eight-legged Empress]] and her minions... |
| − | The [[Empire of the Racnoss]] is at war, and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side. |
+ | The [[Empire of the Racnoss]] is at [[Racnoss Wars|war]], and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side. |
== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] |
* [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] |
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| − | * [[Racnoss Empress]] - [[Adjoa Andoh]] |
+ | * [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|Racnoss Empress]] - [[Adjoa Andoh]] |
* [[Old Racnoss Emperor]] / [[Herrax]] - [[Nigel Planer]] |
* [[Old Racnoss Emperor]] / [[Herrax]] - [[Nigel Planer]] |
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* [[Racnoss Consort]] - [[Andrew French]] |
* [[Racnoss Consort]] - [[Andrew French]] |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | * The plot of the story is partially inspired by the play {{wi|Medea (play)|Medea}}. ([[BFX]]: ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two]]'') |
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== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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* The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the [[Fledgling Empires]], including [[Gallifrey]], during the [[Dark Times]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') |
* The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the [[Fledgling Empires]], including [[Gallifrey]], during the [[Dark Times]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') |
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* The Doctor makes use of the [[fast return switch]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'', et. al) |
* The Doctor makes use of the [[fast return switch]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'', et. al) |
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| − | * The Doctor would encounter |
+ | * The Doctor would encounter an Empress of the Racnoss again in [[London]] on [[24 December]] [[2007]] during his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') |
== External links == |
== External links == |
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[[Category:Time Lord audio stories]] |
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[[Category:Stories set in the distant past]] |
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Revision as of 08:17, 21 August 2019
Empire of the Racnoss was the second story in Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Scott Handcock and featured Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor.
Publisher's summary
When a distress call rips the TARDIS from the Vortex, dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of a conflict between Gallifrey and an ancient foe.
The Doctor, as ever, wants to help, but in returning a wounded combatant home, he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by an eight-legged Empress and her minions...
The Empire of the Racnoss is at war, and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side.
Plot
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Peter Davison
- Racnoss Empress - Adjoa Andoh
- Old Racnoss Emperor / Herrax - Nigel Planer
- Racnoss Consort - Andrew French
- Alayna - Lisa Kay
References
- The Doctor quips that the Racnoss Consort must have eaten a lot of flies to reach his size.
- The Doctor boasts that his TARDIS beats an escape pod any day of the week, "except perhaps Pancake Tuesdays."
- The Doctor compares the bickering of the Racnoss Empress and Alayna to having two Tegans in the TARDIS at the same time.
- The Doctor describes the Racnoss Wars as "a long and bloody affair".
Notes
- The plot of the story is partially inspired by the play Medea. (BFX: Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two)
Continuity
- The Empress of the Racnoss refers to the Webstar. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Old Racnoss Emperor refers to Huon energy. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the Fledgling Empires, including Gallifrey, during the Dark Times. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Doctor makes use of the fast return switch. (TV: The Edge of Destruction, et. al)
- The Doctor would encounter an Empress of the Racnoss again in London on 24 December 2007 during his tenth incarnation. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
External links
- Official Classic Doctors, New Monsters page at bigfinish.com
