Artron Energy is a form of
psionic/temporal energy that is
the energy of thought and perception -
thus it is the very stuff of History itself. Because of
this
Artron energy can be
used to translate thoughts and emotions into History
itself.
Artron energy is
both technological and barely distinguishable from Time
Lord Biology. Artron energy per unit time is measured in
units called Omegas. A common rat can generate one
atto-Omega (1 x 10-18 omegas) of Artron
Energy. Artron Energy can be maser-modulated into thermal
energy. When converted, the thermal energy of one
atto-Omega is enough to instantly kill a cat.
From this is can be determined
that one Omega equals (within an order of magnitude)
about 3x1021 watts. Artron Energy's
crystallizing abilities could make it a kind of
anti-entropy. The White Guardian is the Guardian of order
and structure - the opposite of Artron Energy. It is
possible that Artron Energy is connected to him in some
way.
Since it is resistant to the
effects of the Space-Time Vortex,
it is the primary energy used in TARDISes.
Because of this a TARDIS generates a low intensity
telepathic field.
The power
necessary for a TARDIS to make a trip through time is
many orders of magnitude more then that of a star.
Due to their genetic structure,
all Time Lords possess at least a quantum of Artron
Energy.
During Vortex travel the
DNA of crewmembers will be lightly irradiated with Artron
Energy from the
universe's
background
radiation.
For this
reason
traveling in a TARDIS has
significant effects on the brain of any lesser
species.
The radiation
incrementally increases the amount of artron energy they
possess. Aside from providing greater reserves for
certain telepathic situations there are no side effects
from this irradiation. Although it will continue to
accumulate and never fade, it will never reach dangerous
levels.
These effects will show
up very plainly in certain types of very advanced brain
scans and the effect can be used to date the
exposure.
Since
Artron Energy is used by both TARDISes and Gallifreyans,
a TARDIS can use its power to help a Time Lord
regenerate. However, if a Time Lord's exposure is too
great, he must die or regenerate
within a day.
A
Gallifreyan can save an irradiated victim by absorbing
the energy from their body into his own. After doing this
a regeneration will be necessary to get rid of the excess
energy. Artron energy flows
in a TARDIS
can be disrupted by some types of magnetic field
and lead shielding.
The Doctor's TARDIS might be
attracted to the Artron Energy produced by the conscious
minds of sentient beings collapsing quantum waves into
History. That would explain why there is sentient life
everywhere she materializes.