"Life from death - do you hear that Dalek? Life wins!"
Writer: Stephen Cole
Format: Audio
Released: August 2000
Series: Main Range 11
Featuring: Sixth Doctor, Evelyn, Romana II
Synopsis
When the planet Archetryx is threatened by a Dalek assault squad, the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn become embroiled in an ever-deepening mystery. What has become of President Romana, missing for twenty years? What lurks in the vast gravity wells of Archetryx? What is the secret of the ancient element the Daleks are synthesising - and how does Gallifrey feature in their plans?
The Doctor finds that if his oldest enemies cannot conquer the universe they will watch it go up in flames...
Verdict
The Apocalypse Element is an outstanding audio adventure and my favourite Main Range story yet! The plot was just tremendous with the Daleks going all out to achieve their aim. The Etra Prime particles were tremendous and if they fell into the Daleks' hands then havoc would wreak across the universe as they get be altered to act contrary to the laws of physics. Romana II's return was wonderful and after my TV run, she was probably my favourite companion so any return for Lalla Ward I welcome with open arms. I liked the reunion between the Doctor and Romana, although it wasn't the incarnation we associate Romana II with, it was still great nonetheless. I really think Evelyn brought a new dynamic to the companion's role in a Dalek story due to her age, lack of fear and it being her first time meeting the Daleks. The reference to Warriors' Gate was great and I would have liked an explanation to how she escaped E-Space but that didn't take anything away from what was an amazing audio! The Daleks invading Gallifrey was terrific and something I like to think was the start of the Time War, although many argue that award goes to Genesis of the Daleks. The Black Dalek being the lead Dalek was outstanding and the destructive nature of the story really showed how aggressive the Daleks were and the means they would go to, to achieve their desire. Vansell being in the story was brilliant and I also thought the Monan were a wonderful addition! The climax was brilliant and overall, the story was magnificent!
Rating: 10/10
Synopsis
When the planet Archetryx is threatened by a Dalek assault squad, the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn become embroiled in an ever-deepening mystery. What has become of President Romana, missing for twenty years? What lurks in the vast gravity wells of Archetryx? What is the secret of the ancient element the Daleks are synthesising - and how does Gallifrey feature in their plans?
The Doctor finds that if his oldest enemies cannot conquer the universe they will watch it go up in flames...
Verdict
The Apocalypse Element is an outstanding audio adventure and my favourite Main Range story yet! The plot was just tremendous with the Daleks going all out to achieve their aim. The Etra Prime particles were tremendous and if they fell into the Daleks' hands then havoc would wreak across the universe as they get be altered to act contrary to the laws of physics. Romana II's return was wonderful and after my TV run, she was probably my favourite companion so any return for Lalla Ward I welcome with open arms. I liked the reunion between the Doctor and Romana, although it wasn't the incarnation we associate Romana II with, it was still great nonetheless. I really think Evelyn brought a new dynamic to the companion's role in a Dalek story due to her age, lack of fear and it being her first time meeting the Daleks. The reference to Warriors' Gate was great and I would have liked an explanation to how she escaped E-Space but that didn't take anything away from what was an amazing audio! The Daleks invading Gallifrey was terrific and something I like to think was the start of the Time War, although many argue that award goes to Genesis of the Daleks. The Black Dalek being the lead Dalek was outstanding and the destructive nature of the story really showed how aggressive the Daleks were and the means they would go to, to achieve their desire. Vansell being in the story was brilliant and I also thought the Monan were a wonderful addition! The climax was brilliant and overall, the story was magnificent!
Rating: 10/10
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