The Silurian Crisis
An escalating conflict between humanity and the Silurians over Earth's dominance is driven by a Silurian virus, biological warfare, and territorial disputes. UNIT, the Doctor, and brave individuals work to contain the infection, broker peace, and prevent genocidal escalation while facing institutional obstruction and militaristic factions.
Involved Characters
- The Third Doctor
- Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart
- Elizabeth Shaw (UNIT Scientific Adviser)
- Professor Stahlman
- Quinn
- Baker
- Junior Silurian
- Forrester
- Lawrence
- Captain Hawkins
- Elder Silurian
- Edward Masters (Permanent Under-Secretary, UK Government)
- Silurian Scientist (Wenley Moor Colony)
- Smithers
- Silurian Scout
- Silurian Security Enforcer
- Sam Seeley
- Ambulance Man
Arc Timeline
Season 2
6 eventsOn a quiet patio, Forrester confronts Farrow in a desperate bid to secure approval for DN6, the Ministry-backed insecticide. Farrow, a principled scientist, rejects the proposal outright, revealing DN6’s catastrophic …
On the patio, Forrester—desperate to salvage his financial ruin—confronts Farrow, who has just finalized his report condemning the insecticide DN6. Forrester pleads, then threatens, as Farrow refuses to delay sending …
Ian, having witnessed Farrow’s murder at Forrester’s hands, climbs out of the matchbox prison where he was trapped. The moment marks a brutal shift in the group’s understanding of their …
In the study, Forrester meticulously edits Farrow’s report to finalize the insecticide authorization, while Smithers fidgets nervously, smoking a cigarette. Forrester reveals his next move: impersonating Farrow over the phone …
Hilda, the switchboard operator, calls the laboratory under the pretense of a message for Farrow—only to catch Forrester impersonating him. Forrester’s hesitation and evasive response ('Farrow? No.') betray his guilt, …
In the laboratory, Smithers—visibly shaken—pleads with Forrester to reconsider the deployment of DN6, the lethal insecticide, warning that its dangers surpass even radiation. His moral outrage escalates as Forrester dismisses …
Season 7
29 eventsIn a UNIT tracking station, a radar technician detects an anomalous aerial formation—objects flying in precise, unnatural patterns—despite the duty officer’s initial skepticism. The technician insists the objects are descending …
In the restricted Oxley Wood, poacher Seeley is intercepted by UNIT soldier Forbes, who catches him trespassing. Seeley deflects with a casual offer of poached rabbits, but his sharp observation—'You …
The Doctor, initially dismissive of the Brigadier’s summons to investigate Wenley Moor, is distracted by his work on Bessie—a vintage car he’s modifying. Liz interrupts his whimsical singing to deliver …
In a tense conference room briefing, Lawrence—director of the Wenley Moor research center—publicly reasserts the facility’s scientific independence despite UNIT’s presence. His speech, delivered to a room of white-coated scientists, …
In the conference room, the Doctor delivers a cryptic but ominous revelation to the Brigadier about his findings at Wenley Moor. The exchange unfolds against the backdrop of Major Baker’s …
In the Cyclotron Room, Dawson attempts to stabilize the surging power levels by ordering Roberts to shut down Sector Three, but Roberts—paralyzed by fear—violently lashes out, grabbing her by the …
In the conference room, the Brigadier interrogates Liz about the Doctor’s unauthorized investigation of the caves, revealing his growing frustration with the Doctor’s refusal to share critical information. The Brigadier …
In the aftermath of the Doctor’s return from the caves, the Brigadier announces an armed expedition to investigate the subterranean threat, excluding Liz from the mission. Liz immediately objects, invoking …
A lone Silurian, already wounded and desperate, reacts to the sudden arrival of a policeman in the Squire’s yard. The moment the officer exits his car, the Silurian’s survival instincts …
In the conference room, the Doctor clashes with Major Baker, who demands an immediate military assault on the caves where the Silurians are hiding. The Brigadier, though initially dismissive of …
The Elder Silurian physically intervenes as Junior Silurian prepares to execute Major Baker, halting the killing with a warning about escalating human retaliation. Junior defiantly justifies the murders as necessary …
The UNIT team, including the Brigadier and Hawkins, finds themselves abruptly cut off from their base after a sudden rockfall seals the cave entrance. Robins’ repeated attempts to contact UNIT …
Trapped in the suffocating Silurian caves, Hawkins—frustrated by inaction—pushes the Brigadier to attempt another escape, arguing that doing something is better than passive waiting. The Brigadier, ever the disciplined strategist, …
In the Silurian laboratory, Junior Silurian escalates the conflict by demanding the weaponization of an ancient virus—originally used to eradicate mammalian species—against Major Baker. The Scientist, initially resistant, capitulates under …
In the conference room, Major Baker—recently released from Silurian captivity—stormed in, accusing the Doctor of colluding with the Silurians to orchestrate an ambush. His paranoid claims escalate as he demands …
The Doctor’s urgent demand for a facility-wide quarantine collides with Lawrence’s bureaucratic resistance, exposing the human cost of inaction. Liz’s revelation that Major Baker—now a carrier of the Silurian plague—has …
The event opens with a hospital doctor and nurse emerging from Wenley Hospital, where a patient has just died from an 'alien disease.' The Brigadier immediately enforces a quarantine, drawing …
The Doctor and Liz Shaw work urgently in the research station lab, administering prophylactic injections to UNIT personnel while the Doctor awaits critical equipment to identify the alien bacterium. The …
The Doctor, mid-experiment with a scanning microscope, is interrupted by the Brigadier’s arrival, who immediately voices his fear of being a disease carrier—a vulnerability that humanizes his otherwise stoic military …
Marylebone Station descends into chaos as the virus spreads rapidly, with victims collapsing in the terminal, their faces marked by lesions. The Brigadier coordinates emergency protocols over the phone while …
The chaos at Marylebone Station escalates as infected civilians collapse around the platform, their faces marred by violent lesions. Amid the panic, Masters—now visibly ravaged by the virus—stumbles from an …
The Brigadier delivers devastating news: the virus has escaped containment in Paris, confirming humanity’s inability to stop its global spread. His admission—'If only we'd prevented Masters from leaving here!'—exposes his …
The Silurian Scientist identifies the weakest point in the human base’s defenses, prompting Silurian Jr. to order a full-scale assault using their third eyes to burn through the rock. Meanwhile, …
The event splits into two critical, simultaneous developments: a medical breakthrough and a military escalation. In the sickbay, Liz Shaw confirms the Doctor’s antidote has successfully stabilized the infected patient’s …
The Brigadier receives confirmation that UNIT has lost all contact with Cave Mouth Two, a critical Silurian stronghold, signaling an escalating threat to Earth. His immediate demand for sector-wide reports …
In the Cyclotron Room, the Doctor attempts to negotiate with the Silurians while they seize control of the nuclear generator, revealing their true intent: to use a molecular disperser to …
The Doctor and Liz are distracted by Bessie’s mechanical failure when a series of underground explosions erupt across Wenley Moor. The Doctor immediately recognizes the source: the Brigadier has executed …
In the confined, tense space of Gold’s moving car, the Doctor’s suspicions about Stahlman’s interference are confirmed when Patterson—Gold’s chauffeur—admits to being ordered to detour off the main route. The …
In the tense confines of Gold’s car, Patterson’s reluctant compliance with Stahlman’s orders to detain Gold is exposed when Gold demands answers about their detour. Patterson admits to following Stahlman’s …