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												  Sword of Orion (Nicholas
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									  								      The cover
									 for "Sword of Orion", the second Eighth Doctor audio drama that will
									 be released at the end of February has now been finalised.  								     								      Unexpectedly
									 the image used for the Cyberman is that
									 used during the Second Doctor's era rather than the more familiar later
									 versions. The reason for this as announced
									 by Big Finish Productions is: |  
								
 
								 
								   
									  
										 
										  | "As can be seen, the Cyberman image used is a slight variation
											 on the versions of the silver giants that were seen in the TV story,
											 "Invasion". Co-producer Gary Russell opted for the "Invasion" Cybermen
											 rather than the more familiar "Earthshock" versions as he felt that they conveyed a
											 greater sense of power and looked less like men in suits. The voices of the
											 "Sword of Orion" Cybermen however, will sound similar to the "Earthshock" Cybermen
											 but slightly more mechanical."  |  
										  
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								    "Sword of Orion" it is written and directed by Nicholas
									 Briggs and was recorded 16th -17th May 2000.
								    This story will see the Cybermen making their long awaited return
								    to the Doctor Who fold.  									  									   Please click here for more details of this story.  |