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|name = Pharos Institute
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|affiliation = [[Slitheen]]
 
|affiliation = [[Slitheen]]
 
|bases = [[England]]
 
|bases = [[England]]
|appearances = [[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]''<br>[[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]''<br>[[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]''
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|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[Sky (TV story)|Sky]]''}}
|members = [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]<br>[[Toby Silverman]]
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The '''Pharos Institute''' was a scientific organisation that experimented with the latest advances in technology.
 
The '''Pharos Institute''' was a scientific organization that experimented with the latest advances in technology.
 
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
===[[21st century]]===
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=== 20th century ===
In the [[1980s]], there existed The [[Pharos Project]], a space program designed to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations but it is not known whether that organization was or is related to The Pharos Institute. ([[DW]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'')
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In the [[1980s]], the [[Pharos Project]] was a space programme designed to communicate with extraterrestrial civilisations. ([[TV]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'')
   
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=== 21st century ===
In [[2007]], The Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the [[MITRE headset|MITRE telekinetic headset]]. However the organization had been infiltrated by [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]], who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.
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In [[2008]], the Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the [[MITRE headset|MITRE telekinetic headset]]. However, the organisation had been infiltrated by [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]], who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.
:''The technology behind the MITRE headset is of unknown origin.''
 
   
[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke into The Institute and stole the prototype for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took [[Luke Smith]] hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr. Smith used it to nearly bring [[The Moon]] crashing into the [[Earth]], but the disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')
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[[Sarah Jane Smith]] broke into the Institute and stole the prototype for [[Mr Smith]] to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took [[Luke Smith]] hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr Smith used it to nearly bring [[the Moon]] crashing into the [[Earth]]. The disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
   
Another ongoing project of The Institute was the research of space debris with the rocks being probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They had found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and in [[2008]] had the [[Weserbergland Meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorize [[Ealing]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'')
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Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and in [[2008]] had the [[Weserbergland meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorise [[Ealing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'')
   
One of the scientists working at The Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in it's research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]] in disguise.
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One of the scientists working at the Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in its research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]] in disguise. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
:''"The real Nathan Goss had been murdered by the Slitheen for his skin"''
 
   
The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
   
They were also plagued by The British Government during the [[The 456]] crisis. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]'')
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They were plagued by the [[British government]] during [[the 456]] crisis. ([[TV]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]'')
   
Sometime after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen Family stole a Matter Compressor from The Institute; he and his comrade planning to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
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Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a [[matter compressor]] from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
   
A fossilized [[Silurian]] egg was discovered by The Pharos Institute with Sarah Jane paying a visit to take a look. ([[SJAF]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
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A [[fossil]]ised [[Silurian]] [[egg]] was discovered by the Pharos Institute. Sarah Jane paid a visit to take a look. ([[TV]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
   
 
== Staff ==
 
== Staff ==
*[[Celeste Rivers]] ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'', ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'', ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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* [[Celeste Rivers]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'', ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
*[[Toby Silverman]] ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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* [[Toby Silverman]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
*[[Nathan Goss]] ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'') (deceased)
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* [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[George Bailey]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[Peter Fairley]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[Patricia Conway]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[Ann Reynolds]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[Bryan Cawston]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (novelisation)|The Lost Boy]]'')
   
== Technology and acquisitions==
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== Technology and acquisitions ==
*[[MITRE headset]]s ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')
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* [[MITRE headset]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')
*[[Pied Piper|Jeggorbax asteroid]] ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'')
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* [[Pied Piper|Jeggorabax asteroid]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'')
*Paranormal energy readers ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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* Paranormal energy readers ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
*Portable computer systems ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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* Portable computer systems ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
*Portable CCTV cameras ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap]]'')
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* Portable CCTV cameras ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'')
*Matter compressor ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
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* [[Matter compressor]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'')
*Fossilised [[Silurian]] egg ([[SJAF]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
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* [[Fossil]]ised [[Silurian]] [[egg]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6]]'')
 
[[Category:British organisations]]
 
[[Category:British organisations]]
 
[[Category:Human research facilities]]
 
[[Category:Human research facilities]]
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[[Category:Alien artefact collections]]
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[[Category:British castles]]

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The Pharos Institute was a scientific organisation that experimented with the latest advances in technology.

History

20th century

In the 1980s, the Pharos Project was a space programme designed to communicate with extraterrestrial civilisations. (TV: Logopolis)

21st century

In 2008, the Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the MITRE telekinetic headset. However, the organisation had been infiltrated by Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen, who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.

Sarah Jane Smith broke into the Institute and stole the prototype for Mr Smith to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took Luke Smith hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr Smith used it to nearly bring the Moon crashing into the Earth. The disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. (TV: The Lost Boy)

Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and in 2008 had the Weserbergland meteorite on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the Pied Piper to terrorise Ealing. (TV: The Day of the Clown)

One of the scientists working at the Institute was Professor Rivers. The Institute was also assisted in its research by Nathan Goss, an arrogant boy genius who was in fact Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen of the family Slitheen in disguise. (TV: The Lost Boy)

The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of Ashen Hill Manor. (TV: The Eternity Trap)

They were plagued by the British government during the 456 crisis. (TV: Children of Earth)

Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a matter compressor from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. (TV: The Gift)

A fossilised Silurian egg was discovered by the Pharos Institute. Sarah Jane paid a visit to take a look. (TV: Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6)

Staff

Technology and acquisitions