K9 Mark I was created by Professor Marius in the year 5000. Professor Marius was working for the Bi-Al Foundation, based on K4067, an asteroid near Titan. K9 Mark II however appears after the first K9 is left on Gallifrey with Leela. The third version of K9 is given to Sarah Jane and plays a role in the Sarah Jane Adventures. The fourth and latest K9 is left again for Sarah Jane during the episode School Union. The K9 Mark III sacrifices himself to save their mission and after the doctor has gone Sarah Jane finds the replacement K9 waiting for her.
What are the Dr Who K9s first television appearance?
K9 first appears with the fourth Doctor in the episode The Invisible Enemy in 1977.
K9 Mark II appears again with the fourth Doctor in Warriors Gate.
K9 Mark III appears in the pilot episode of K9 and Company.
K9 Mark IV is given to Sarah Jane in the School Reunion.
What are Dr Who K9s abilities?
One of the most important abilities of K9 is independent thought. Without this he would be no better than a sonic screwdriver. K9 is also a mobile database which he can analyse and draw on whenever necessary. The most impressive physical abilities of K9 are the sensors, the laser in his nose and his ability not to fall down stairs.
What is K9s distinguishing phrase?
The most distinctive word K9 uses, and is used by all the K9s is the word ‘affirmative’. This is closely followed by the phrase ‘insufficient data’. K9 is a very polite dog and will always refer to his owner as ‘master’ or ‘mistress’. Hence K9s most distinctive phrase is ‘affirmative master’.
Does the Dr Who K9 have a future?
K9 first appears in the main Dr Who series back in 1977. He has appeared twice with the ninth Doctor, firstly at the school reunion where Mark III is sacrificed and Mark IV appears. He also has a short roll while the earth is being towed back to its proper place. K9 has to have intermittent appearances due to his commitments elsewhere. These commitments were originally based around the idea of ‘K9 and Company’ which piloted in December 1981. Despite the high viewing figures of the pilot this was never followed up with a series. There is however, a new live action with CGI K9 and is rumored to be coming to our screens in 2009.