Name - Malus
The Malus was a psychic probe from Hakol in the star system Rifter sent ahead of an abandoned invasion plan. It manifested itself in Little Hodcombe in 1643 AD. It used psychic projections to feed on the villagers' fears during the English Civil War, then became dormant. It was rediscovered in the local church by Tegan's grandfather, Andrew Verney. The Malus was awakened by Sir Gorge Hutchinson's unbalanced mind. Under their combined influences, a series of deadly war games reenacting the Civil War was launched. The Doctor was able to cut it off from the villagers' emotions.
Death: After Sir George's death, the Malus destroyed itself and the church.
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