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| − | Landing in present-day England, all appears serene as the Doctor and Sam emerge from the TARDIS into the idyllic grounds of the Silver |
+ | Landing in [[20th century|present-day]] [[England]], all appears serene as [[Eighth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Sam Jones|Sam]] emerge from [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] into the idyllic grounds of the Silver family's ancestral home. Only when they enter the house do they suspect things are not what they seem. |
| − | How far-reaching is the strange power of a secret society almost 700 years old, and how is it linked to the mysterious Station Nine? And what is the significance of a series of paintings that drove a man to suicide? |
+ | How far-reaching is the strange power of a secret society almost 700 years old, and how is it linked to the mysterious [[Station Nine]]? And what is the significance of a series of paintings that drove a man to suicide? |
| − | From [[13th century|thirteenth-century]] England to the former Soviet Union, from the United States to the cold wastes of space, the various strands of a complex plan come together and threaten to engulf the world in a nightmare of nuclear destruction... |
+ | From [[13th century|thirteenth-century]] England to the former [[Soviet Union]], from the [[United States]] to the cold wastes of [[Outer space|space]], the various strands of a complex plan come together and threaten to engulf the world in a nightmare of nuclear destruction... |
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+ | * Captain [[William Pickering]] |
* [[Norton Silver]] |
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* [[Penelope Silver]] |
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* [[Matthew Siolfor]] |
* [[Matthew Siolfor]] |
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+ | * Vice-President [[Jack Michaels]] |
* [[Pete Kellerman]] |
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* Colonel [[Anatoli Roskov]] |
* Colonel [[Anatoli Roskov]] |
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+ | === Individuals === |
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+ | * Sam gets [[hypnotised]] and memories hidden. |
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+ | * Norton Silver is a freelance [[hypnotist]] for the [[Ministry of Defence]]. |
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+ | * Pete Kellerman is the replacement of America's previous national security advisor who was [[assassin]]ated. He is also a member of the [[alchemist]]s and also a descendant of the original alchemists. |
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| − | * [[Tanner (Option Lock)|Tanner]] and [[Allworthy]] are Silver's servants and are also descendants of the original alchemists and members of their society. |
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+ | * Khameirians see their bodies as just vessels for their [[consciousness]]. |
* The Khameirians were at war with the [[Yogloth]]. |
* The Khameirians were at war with the [[Yogloth]]. |
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+ | * [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] suffers a "critical [[artron energy]] drain". |
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* [[Station Nine]] is a military missile platform. |
* [[Station Nine]] is a military missile platform. |
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+ | == Notes == |
| + | * The title of each chapter is taken from the final paragraphs of the preceding one. |
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+ | * Sam sees a full [[the Moon|moon]] and shudders, remembering the recent events in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Kursaal (novel)|Kursaal]]''. |
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| − | * This story takes place before [[ST]]: ''[[The People's Temple]]'' |
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+ | * {{whoniverse|ed08|Option Lock}} |
| + | * [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/opti.htm The Cloister Library: '''Option Lock'''] |
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Revision as of 11:06, 16 February 2020
Option Lock was the eighth novel in the BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Justin Richards, released 2 February 1998 and featured the Eighth Doctor and Sam Jones.
Publisher's summary
Landing in present-day England, all appears serene as the Doctor and Sam emerge from the TARDIS into the idyllic grounds of the Silver family's ancestral home. Only when they enter the house do they suspect things are not what they seem.
How far-reaching is the strange power of a secret society almost 700 years old, and how is it linked to the mysterious Station Nine? And what is the significance of a series of paintings that drove a man to suicide?
From thirteenth-century England to the former Soviet Union, from the United States to the cold wastes of space, the various strands of a complex plan come together and threaten to engulf the world in a nightmare of nuclear destruction...
Plot
to be added
Characters
- Eighth Doctor
- Sam Jones
- Captain William Pickering
- Norton Silver
- Penelope Silver
- Matthew Siolfor
- President Tom Dering
- Vice-President Jack Michaels
- Pete Kellerman
- Henry Tanner
- Miss Allworthy
- General Howard Kane
- Colonel Anatoli Roskov
- Sergeant Gregor Roskov
- Private Ivan Roskov
- Lieutenant Ivigan
- Colonel Jean-Pierre Tannerie
- Paul Sargent
References
Individuals
- Sam gets hypnotised and memories hidden.
- Norton Silver is a freelance hypnotist for the Ministry of Defence.
- Pete Kellerman is the replacement of America's previous national security advisor who was assassinated. He is also a member of the alchemists and also a descendant of the original alchemists.
- Colonel Anatoli Roskov is the commander of the Nevchenka nuclear base in Krejikistan.
Politicians
- Tom Dering is the current President of the United States.
Species
- Khameirians see their bodies as just vessels for their consciousness.
- The Khameirians were at war with the Yogloth.
TARDIS
- The TARDIS suffers a "critical artron energy drain".
Weapons
- Station Nine is a military missile platform.
Notes
- The title of each chapter is taken from the final paragraphs of the preceding one.
Continuity
- Sam sees a full moon and shudders, remembering the recent events in PROSE: Kursaal.
- The epilogue features an older Sam Jones who does not travel with the Doctor; this must take place after PROSE: Interference - Book Two.
External links
- Option Lock at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Option Lock at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Option Lock
