Rassilon facts for kids
Rassilon is a very important and powerful character from the British television show Doctor Who. He is known as one of the original founders of the Time Lords, a super-advanced group of beings who can travel through time and space. Rassilon helped create many of the amazing technologies and rules that the Time Lords use.
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Who Was Rassilon?
Rassilon lived a very, very long time ago on the planet Gallifrey, the home world of the Time Lords. He was a brilliant scientist and leader. Along with another important figure named Omega, Rassilon helped shape the Time Lord society into what it became. He is often seen as a legendary figure, almost like a god to some Time Lords, because of his huge impact on their civilization.
The Birth of Time Lords
Before Rassilon, the people of Gallifrey were not the powerful Time Lords we know. Rassilon and Omega discovered how to control time travel. This was a massive breakthrough! They developed the technology that allowed Time Lords to explore the universe and observe history without changing it. This discovery made them incredibly powerful and wise.
Key Inventions by Rassilon
Rassilon is credited with creating some of the most important Time Lord technologies:
- The Eye of Harmony: This is a massive, controlled black hole that provides the energy for all Time Lord technology, including their time machines.
- The TARDIS: While not fully designed by him, the basic principles and power source for the Time Lord's iconic time machines, the TARDISes (Time And Relative Dimension In Space), came from his work.
- Immortality: Rassilon also found ways to extend the lives of Time Lords, making them almost immortal, though they could still regenerate when badly injured.
Rassilon's Legacy and Return
After his time, Rassilon was thought to be gone, perhaps even dead. However, his influence remained strong throughout Time Lord history. His laws and inventions guided their society for thousands of years.
Rassilon's Later Appearances
Sometimes, Rassilon has returned in Doctor Who stories. He usually appears when the Time Lords face a huge crisis. When he comes back, he is often very serious and determined, ready to do whatever it takes to protect his people and their timeline. He believes in the Time Lords' power and their right to control time.
- In "The Five Doctors": Rassilon's tomb was a central part of this story. He was found in a state of suspended animation, waiting for a worthy Time Lord to take his place.
- In the Time War: During the terrible Last Great Time War, Rassilon was brought back to lead the Time Lords against the Daleks. He made very tough decisions to try and win the war, even if they were controversial.
Why is Rassilon Important?
Rassilon is important because he represents the very foundation of the Time Lords. He is the reason they exist as a powerful, time-traveling race. His inventions and his vision shaped their entire civilization. Even when he is not physically present, his legacy and his laws continue to influence the Doctor and the Time Lords. He is a reminder of their ancient power and their sometimes complicated history.
