Temporal Drift
While in Hover Mode a TARDIS can be set for Temporal Drift by disabling the Relative Drift Compensators and engaging the Stasis Switch. This will cause a TARDIS to move forwards in time at a rate of 50 years a second. Though a TARDIS is not fully rematerialized in N-Space, the Scanner can still be used to observe the effects of the passage of time outside the vessel.
If a malfunction caused a TARDIS's gravitation bearing to de-rectify or the Lateral Drift Compensators to activate the ship could drift away from the current time zone without its operator on board. A TARDIS can use its temporal drift function without a Time Lord being on board. However it will only be able to travel 1,382 years back in time before beginning to lose structural integrity.
Color Key
The following color code is used:
- Black: For information from the TV Series, including Dimensions in Time, and 1996 TV Movie.
- Blue: For information from the Novels and Audios including Target, Virgin, BCC, and Big Finish.
- Green: For information from 'licensed' reference sources such as the Technical Manual, Doctor Who Magazine, and the Role Playing Games.
- Red: For information from unofficial sources -The Faction Paradox series, behind the scenes interviews, author's speculation, and popular fan belief.
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Colour Coding
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Green: Licensed Reference Material
Red: Unofficial Sources & Speculation
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