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|name= Fear of the Dark
 
 
|image= Fear of the Dark.jpg
 
|image= Fear of the Dark.jpg
 
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]]
 
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]]
 
|number= 58
 
|number= 58
 
|doctor= Fifth Doctor
 
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|companions= [[Tegan Jovanka]], [[Nyssa]]
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|companions= [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]], [[Nyssa]]
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|enemy= The [[Bloodhunter]], [[The Dark (Fear of the Dark)|The Dark]]
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|enemy= [[Bloodhunter]], [[The Dark (Fear of the Dark)|the Dark]]
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|setting= [[Akoshemon's moon]], [[2382]]
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|setting= [[Akoshemon's moon]], [[2382]]
 
|writer= [[Trevor Baxendale]]
 
|writer= [[Trevor Baxendale]]
 
|publisher= BBC Books
 
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|isbn= ISBN 0-563-53865-1
 
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifty-eighth [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] novel. It featured the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Tegan Jovanka]] and [[Nyssa]]. This is only the second occurrence of this lineup (the first in the PDA range was ''[[Zeta Major (novel)|Zeta Major]]'', published in 1998). This is author [[Trevor Baxendale]]'s only contribution to the PDA range, but he has written several novels for other Doctors in novel and audio ranges.
  
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifty-eighth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Trevor Baxendale]], released [[6 January (releases)|6 January]] [[2003 (releases)|2003]] and featured the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan Jovanka]].
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This was only the second occurrence of this lineup (the first in the PDA range was ''[[Zeta Major (novel)|Zeta Major]]'', published in 1998). This was Baxendale's only contribution to the PDA range, but he has written several novels for other Doctors in novel and audio ranges.
   
 
== Publisher's summary ==
  
== Publisher's summary ==
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''On the very edge of the galaxy lies [[Akoshemon]]: a putrefied world of legendary evil.''
  
''On the very edge of the galaxy lies [[Akoshemon]]: a putrefied world of legendary evil.''
   
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In the year [[2382]] archaeologists land on Akoshemon's only [[moon]], searching for evidence of the planet’s infamous past. But when [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[Nyssa]] are drawn into the lunar caverns they find more than a team of academics — and help uncover much more than ancient history.
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In the year [[2382]] archaeologists land on [[Akoshemon's moon|Akoshemon's only moon]], searching for evidence of the planet's infamous past. But when [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[Nyssa]] are drawn into the lunar caverns they find more than a team of academics — and help uncover much more than ancient history.
   
 
Something is lying in wait, deep inside the [[labyrinth]] of caves: something that remembers the spiral of war, pestilence and deprivation that ruined Akoshemon. Something that rejoiced in every kind of horror and destruction.
  
Something is lying in wait, deep inside the [[labyrinth]] of caves: something that remembers the spiral of war, pestilence and deprivation that ruined Akoshemon. Something that rejoiced in every kind of horror and destruction.
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* [[Vega Jaal]]
  
* [[Vega Jaal]]
 
* [[Bunny Cheung]]
  
* [[Bunny Cheung]]
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* [[Crook]]
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* [[Del Crook]]
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* [[Garondel]]
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* [[Jen Garondel]]
 
* [[Jim Boyd]]
  
* [[Jim Boyd]]
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* [[Lawrence (Fear of the Dark)]]
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* Captain [[Lawrence (Fear of the Dark)|Lawrence]]
 
* [[Nik (Fear of the Dark)|Nik]]
  
* [[Nik (Fear of the Dark)|Nik]]
 
* [[Ravus Oldeman]]
  
* [[Ravus Oldeman]]
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== References ==
  
== References ==
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* Nyssa doesn't know what either [[elephant]]s or [[peashooter]]s are.
   
 
=== Alcohol ===
  
=== Alcohol ===
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=== Corporations ===
  
=== Corporations ===
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* [[Jyl Stoker]] mentions that her independent mining crew are rivals to the bigger mining corporations such as the [[Interplanetary Mining Corporation]] and [[The Consortium]].
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* Jyl Stoker mentions that her independent mining crew are rivals to the bigger mining corporations such as the [[Interplanetary Mining Corporation]] and [[the Consortium]].
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=== Cultural references from the real world ===
  
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* The Doctor says that the underground room they find is "hardly the {{wi|Hammer House of Horror}}".
  
   
 
=== The Doctor ===
  
=== The Doctor ===
 
* The Doctor mentions his encounters with the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] and is sure that the [[Black Guardian]] will catch up with him one day.
  
* The Doctor mentions his encounters with the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] and is sure that the [[Black Guardian]] will catch up with him one day.
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* The Doctor says that he has a gift for [[language]]s and given time should be able to decipher the [[hieroglyph]]s around the crypt housing the remains of [[The Dark (Fear of the Dark)|the Dark]].
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* The Doctor says that he has a gift for [[language]]s and given time should be able to decipher the [[hieroglyph]]s around the crypt housing the remains of [[The Dark (Fear of the Dark)|the Dark]].
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* The Doctor has a [[cricket ball]] signed by {{w|Mike Gatting}}
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* The Doctor has a [[cricket ball]] signed by [[Mike Gatting]].
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* When the Doctor is under the influence of the Dark, he sees a nightmare image of himself regenerating time and time again on a blood soaked alter, and sees himself regenerate into his [[Sixth Doctor|Sixth]] and [[Seventh Doctor|Seventh]] incarnations.
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* When the Doctor is under the influence of the Dark, he sees a nightmare image of himself regenerating time and time again on a blood soaked altar, and sees himself regenerate into his [[Sixth Doctor|Sixth]] and [[Seventh Doctor|Seventh]] incarnations.
   
 
=== Galactic law ===
  
=== Galactic law ===
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* [[Galactic Law]] states that consecrated [[planet]]s, [[moon]]s and [[asteroid]]s cannot be subject to mining operations.
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* [[Galactic Law]] states that consecrated [[planet]]s, [[moon]]s and [[asteroid]]s cannot be subject to mining operations.
   
 
=== History ===
  
=== History ===
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* [[Silus Cadwell]] says that "some people believe that, before our own [[universe]], there were strange forces: [[god]]s if you like, from before our time".
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* Silus Cadwell says that "some people believe that, before our own [[universe]], there were strange forces: [[god]]s if you like, from before our time".
   
 
=== Minerals ===
  
=== Minerals ===
 
* [[Prozium]] is a valuable mineral, although not as highly prized as [[lexium]].
  
* [[Prozium]] is a valuable mineral, although not as highly prized as [[lexium]].
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=== Nyssa ===
  
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* Doesn't know what either [[elephant]]s or peashooters are.
  
   
 
=== Planets ===
  
=== Planets ===
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=== Species ===
  
=== Species ===
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* [[Vega Jaal]] is a [[Vegan (The Monster of Peladon)|Vegan]].
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* Vega Jaal is a [[Vegan (The Monster of Peladon)|Vegan]].
   
 
=== Universities ===
  
=== Universities ===
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=== Weapons ===
  
=== Weapons ===
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* [[Silas Cadwell]]'s gun fires bits of [[dwarf star alloy]].
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* Silas Cadwell's gun fires bits of [[dwarf star alloy]].
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
[[File:Doctor_Who_Fear_of_the_Dark_50th.jpg|thumb|The 2013 cover.]]
  
[[File:Doctor_Who_Fear_of_the_Dark_50th.jpg|thumb|The 2013 cover.]]
 
* A comic preview of this novel was printed in [[DWM 325]].
  
* A comic preview of this novel was printed in [[DWM 325]].
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* The year this novel is set in is inconsistent:
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** [[Jim Boyd]] gives the year as [[2382]]. This is supported by the back cover and Tegan referring to the time period as 400 years after [[1982]].
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** A computer display is dated "[[2319]].01.12.", only 63 years before 2382. However, Tegan refers to this as being "over one hundred and fifty years ago." The Doctor later says that [[Ravus Oldeman]] has been in stasis "for over one hundred and sixty years." [[Jyl Stoker]], Nyssa, and Oldeman use "one hundred and sixty years" at points in the novel.
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** Tegan thinks that Oldeman "may have been pushing two hundred and thirty" after being in stasis, putting his age as a minimum of 70 when he entered stasis. Oldeman he claimed to be "young and fit" before he entered stasis.
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** The Doctor says Oldeman is "extremely fit for two hundred and sixty-five." This would make Ravus Oldeman a minimum of ~105 years old when he went into stasis. The Doctor later says Oldeman is "pushing three hundred years old."
 
* This novel was reprinted with a brand new cover on [[7 March (releases)|7 March]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
  
* This novel was reprinted with a brand new cover on [[7 March (releases)|7 March]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
   
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* Tegan refers to her cousin [[Colin Frazer]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'')
  
* Tegan refers to her cousin [[Colin Frazer]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'')
 
* The Doctor recalls visiting caves on [[Solos]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') and [[Voga]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
  
* The Doctor recalls visiting caves on [[Solos]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') and [[Voga]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'')
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* Nyssa is familiar with the [[Fault locator]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks]])'', ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction]])''
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* Nyssa is familiar with the [[Fault locator]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]])'', ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]])''
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* The Doctor is concerned that the [[Time Lord]]s, especially [[Maxil]], interfered with his TARDIS when he was last on [[Gallifrey]]; ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity]])'' it was later revealed that his suspicions were right. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[No Place Like Home]]'')
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* The Doctor is concerned that the [[Time Lord]]s, especially [[Maxil]], interfered with his TARDIS when he was last on [[Gallifrey]]; ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') it was later revealed that his suspicions were right. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[No Place Like Home (audio story)|No Place Like Home]]'')
   
 
== External links ==
  
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* {{dwrefguide|whobbk58.htm|Fear of the Dark}}
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* {{Penguin|1093760/doctor-who--fear-of-the-dark/}}
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* {{whoniverse|pd58|Fear of the Dark}}
  
* {{whoniverse|pd58|Fear of the Dark}}
 
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/feard.htm The Cloister Library: '''Fear of the Dark''']
  
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/feard.htm The Cloister Library: '''Fear of the Dark''']
   
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050406224044/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/news/drwho/2004/01/01/13684.shtml Interview: Trevor Baxendale]
 
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prose stub

Fear of the Dark was the fifty-eighth novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Trevor Baxendale, released 6 January 2003 and featured the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan Jovanka.

This was only the second occurrence of this lineup (the first in the PDA range was Zeta Major, published in 1998). This was Baxendale's only contribution to the PDA range, but he has written several novels for other Doctors in novel and audio ranges.

Publisher's summary

2003 BBC Books edition

On the very edge of the galaxy lies Akoshemon: a putrefied world of legendary evil.

In the year 2382 archaeologists land on Akoshemon's only moon, searching for evidence of the planet's infamous past. But when the Doctor, Tegan and Nyssa are drawn into the lunar caverns they find more than a team of academics — and help uncover much more than ancient history.

Something is lying in wait, deep inside the labyrinth of caves: something that remembers the spiral of war, pestilence and deprivation that ruined Akoshemon. Something that rejoiced in every kind of horror and destruction.

An age-old terror is about to be reborn. But what is the hideous secret of the Bloodhunter? And why does Nyssa feel that her thoughts are no longer her own? Forced to confront his own worst fears, even the Doctor will be pushed to breaking point — and beyond.

2013 BBC Books edition

On a moon of the ruined planet Akoshemon, an age-old terror is about to be reborn. Something that remembers the spiral of war, pestilence and deprivation — and rejoices in it. The Fifth Doctor joins a team of archaeologists searching for evidence of the planet's infamous past, and uncovers more than just ancient history. Forced to confront his own worst fears, even the Doctor will be pushed to breaking point — and beyond.

Plot

to be added

Fear of the Dark Preview

Comic preview from DWM 325. Illustration by Mike Collins.

Characters

References

  • Nyssa doesn't know what either elephants or peashooters are.

Alcohol

  • Kalazak brandy is exceptionally strong, giving you a burning sensation upon drinking it. Ogrons drink it in abundance.

Astronomical objects

Corporations

The Doctor

  • The Doctor mentions his encounters with the Daleks, the Cybermen and is sure that the Black Guardian will catch up with him one day.
  • The Doctor says that he has a gift for languages and given time should be able to decipher the hieroglyphs around the crypt housing the remains of the Dark.
  • The Doctor has a cricket ball signed by Mike Gatting.
  • When the Doctor is under the influence of the Dark, he sees a nightmare image of himself regenerating time and time again on a blood soaked altar, and sees himself regenerate into his Sixth and Seventh incarnations.

Galactic law

History

  • Silus Cadwell says that "some people believe that, before our own universe, there were strange forces: gods if you like, from before our time".

Minerals

  • Prozium is a valuable mineral, although not as highly prized as lexium.

Planets

  • There is a reference to Betelgeuse, Kaltros Prime, Earth Colony E5150, and Denox.

Robots

  • Mechanoids are no longer used by 2382, and have been put out of use for a while.

Ships

Toys

Solar systems

  • The Karula Koza system transmits hyper waves round it.
  • The Consortium had interests in the Antares system.

Species

Universities

Weapons

Notes

Doctor Who Fear of the Dark 50th

The 2013 cover.

  • A comic preview of this novel was printed in DWM 325.
  • The year this novel is set in is inconsistent:
    • Jim Boyd gives the year as 2382. This is supported by the back cover and Tegan referring to the time period as 400 years after 1982.
    • A computer display is dated "2319.01.12.", only 63 years before 2382. However, Tegan refers to this as being "over one hundred and fifty years ago." The Doctor later says that Ravus Oldeman has been in stasis "for over one hundred and sixty years." Jyl Stoker, Nyssa, and Oldeman use "one hundred and sixty years" at points in the novel.
    • Tegan thinks that Oldeman "may have been pushing two hundred and thirty" after being in stasis, putting his age as a minimum of 70 when he entered stasis. Oldeman he claimed to be "young and fit" before he entered stasis.
    • The Doctor says Oldeman is "extremely fit for two hundred and sixty-five." This would make Ravus Oldeman a minimum of ~105 years old when he went into stasis. The Doctor later says Oldeman is "pushing three hundred years old."
  • This novel was reprinted with a brand new cover on 7 March 2013 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.

Continuity

External links

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First Doctor
Susan, Ian, Barbara
Ian, Barbara, Vicki
Steven, Dodo
Ben, Polly
 
Second Doctor
Ben, Polly
Ben, Polly, Jamie
Jamie, Victoria
Jamie, Zoe
Serena
 
Third Doctor
Liz, UNIT
Jo, UNIT
Jo, Liz
Jo
Sarah
 
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Sarah, Harry
Harry
Leela
Romana I
Romana II, K9
Nyssa
 
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Adric, Nyssa, Tegan
Nyssa
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Zeta Major • Fear of the Dark
Tegan, Turlough
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Peri
 
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