K List of Doctor Who universe creatures and aliens (H–P)

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1.1 kaled
1.2 kahler
1.3 karfelon
1.4 kastrian
1.5 keller machine
1.6 kinda
1.7 kitling
1.8 korven
1.9 kraal
1.10 krafayis
1.11 krarg
1.12 krillitane
1.13 kroll
1.14 krontep humanoid
1.15 kroton
1.16 krynoid

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kaled

a species of humanoids planet skaro evolved fearsome , warlike daleks.

kahler

the kahler technologically advanced humanoid race planet of same name. appear same humans, other green mark on left side of face. green mark unique each individual , can used identification.

their names preceded kahler- . @ least kahler believe in gods, , believe when die forced climb mountain carrying souls of have wronged. in kahler-jex s case, believed killed cyborgs helped create, cyborgs , own friend issac in arms.

karfelon

kastrian

kastrians rock-based humanoids once lived on planet kastria millienia ago. eldrad, 1 of brilliant minds, went mad power; however, exiled him earth. eldrad s actions left irriversable consequences planet, leaving unable maintain life on surface; species choose extinction on being ruled eldrad should return. when fourth doctor , sarah jane smith tripped eldrad pit, kastrian race wiped out.

keller machine

the keller machine contained unnamed psychic parasite fed on negative impulses. brought earth master.

kinda

kinda (pronounced kin-duh ) species of human-like people. @ first glance, 1 assume similar caveman age humans. however, necklaces seem similar double helix, implying smarter appear. have legends of mara, , warned not dream alone keep away. men of kinda not allowed speak, if 1 does, phophecy says kinda will. have women similar shamans, speak fluently; when elder dies, spirit , knowledge enter apprentice. child in kinda tribe have 7 fathers, though hasn t been elaborated on; although 1 biological father , 6 stepfathers.

kitling

appearing normal cats, kitlings used cheetah people scout ahead prey.

korven

the korven green-skinned humanoids large, wing-like ears, 2 horns on heads , 4 horns on chin. adapted cold temperatures. colour of eyes seemed change continually. dark grey, change light grey or red. each eye different colour. first appearance in korven.

kraal

the kraals reappear in big finish story called oseidon adventure , released in june 2012 part of fourth doctor adventures.

krafayis

the krafayis invisible griffin-like space-travelling predators fly in packs, leave behind weak , injured on nearby planets, wreak havoc residents of planet. 1 such castaway appeared in vincent , doctor. seen directly vincent van gogh, or in reflections others .

the doctor remembers krafayis gallifreyan book when vincent draws picture of beast.

krarg

creatures composed of crystallized coal.

krillitane

the krillitanes alien race first appeared in episode school reunion . had infiltrated deffry vale comprehensive school on present day earth, increasing intelligence of pupils krillitane oil. using children part of giant computer program, hoped crack secrets of skasis paradigm, universal theory give them control on basic forces of universe , turn them gods. scheme foiled tenth doctor , companions, though not before attempted ask doctor join them in remaking universe.

the krillitanes composite race pick , choose physical traits find useful species conquer, incorporating them own bodies. when doctor last encountered them looked humans long necks, time of school reunion , possessed bat-like form obtained conquest of bessan ten generations prior. however, able maintain morphic illusion of human form, discarded if needed.

a side effect of rapid evolution made oil using enhance intelligence of deffry vale s children toxic own systems, reacting them acid. bat creatures, sleep in way similar earth bats, hanging ceiling wings covering bodies. earth bats, sensitive loud or high frequency noises, demonstrated when temporarily disabled school s fire alarm. carnivorous , have no qualms in devouring other sentient life-forms food.

kroll

a giant squid has been mutated , enlarged due ingesting 1 of pieces of key time. green-skinned citizens of planet worship kroll god. doctor poked fun @ blind worship, pointing out kroll couldn t tell difference between them , lunch.

krontep humanoid

kroton


krynoid

the krynoids appeared in fourth doctor story seeds of doom robert banks stewart. highly dangerous, sentient form of plant life renowned amongst galactic botanists. spread via seed pods travel in pairs , violently hurled through space frequent volcanic eruptions on unnamed home planet. pods when opened attracted flesh , able infect , mingle dna of host, taking on body , transforming them krynoid. species can exert form of telepathic control on other plant life in surrounding area, making dangerous , deadly animal-kind. in later stages of development krynoid can control vocal cords of victims , can make telepathically sympathetic humans. grown krynoids many meters high , can release hordes of seed pairs further colonisation.

two pods arrived on earth @ south pole during prehistoric pleistocene era , remained dormant in antarctica until discovered @ end of twentieth century. 1 of them hatched after being exposed ultra-violet light, , took control of nearby human scientist. fourth doctor intervened in nick of time , ensured krynoid destroyed bomb, second pod stolen , taken home of millionaire botanist harrison chase in england. chase ensured germination of second pod, overtook scientific adviser arnold keeler, , transformed subject on time virtually full-sized krynoid. unable destroy creature other means, , danger of seed release imminent massive plant, doctor orchestrated raf bombing raid destroy creature before germinate.

the krynoid featured in eighth doctor audio story big finish entitled hothouse. featured in bbv audios root of evil , , green man .