Category Archives: Impossible Astronaut

“Do you really think he’s back there, trying to wave to us, out of history books?”

Posted on February 25, 2015 by etheruk1

With the 11th Doctor routinely dropping off his companions there is a wealth of material for additional adventures, set between the episodes. ‘The Impossible Astronaut’ begins with Amy reading a history book which details a few of these. Charles II … Continue reading →

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“I don’t want to go.”

Posted on June 5, 2013 by etheruk1

Death can come to any character in a campaign, including the time lord. Traditionally regeneration allows them to return to the world of the living, albeit in a new body. However, like the 10th Doctor, some players might be quite … Continue reading →

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“We have ruled your lives since your lives began.”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by etheruk1

Learning that the Silence weren’t an invading alien force but an occupying one opened the possibilities for some very strange historical adventures. Now, whenever they are on Earth prior to the 1960s the Silence will be watching. They’ve probably already … Continue reading →

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“Super-parasites. Standing in the shadows of human history since the very beginning.”

Posted on October 16, 2011 by etheruk1

First the completed Silence write-up: ATTRIBUTES Awareness: 2,  Co-ordination: 2, Ingenuity: 5, Presence: 4, Resolve: 6, Strength: 7 TRAITS Alien, Hypnosis (major/special: works even in a recording), Obligation (To the Silence), Fear Factor: 1, Psychic, Vortex, Natural Weapon: Electrical blast: … Continue reading →

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“The Silence, Doctor. We are the Silence. And Silence will fall!”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by etheruk1

Having established their attributes and skills let us now turn our attention to the traits. Traits are what make a race unique, the correct combination setting them apart from the player characters or other alien species. Alien appearance is the … Continue reading →

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“You should kill us all on sight.”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by etheruk1

The Silence are the enigmatic species introduced in ‘The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon’, making an immediate impression. They have since returned in ‘The Wedding of River Song’ and doubtlessly will be seen again. They make good returning monsters for … Continue reading →

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“I’ve been running faster than I’ve ever run. And I’ve been running all my life.”

Posted on April 24, 2011 by etheruk1

Doctor Who is back and what a season opener. ‘The Impossible Astronaut’ certainly sets the tone that we are in new territory. Amy and Rory have left the Doctor’s company, the episode is filmed in America, we’re shown that the … Continue reading →

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