The Nine

[close] The Nine was the main alias used by the ninth incarnation of a Renegade Time Lord who suffered from regenerative dissonance. This incarnation was notably known for his kleptomania. After regenerating, the Nine initially claimed to be a new incarnation of the Doctor to Helen Sinclair and Liv Chenka, but he abandoned Liv when she became suspicious of his erratic and condescending behaviour. He took Helen hostage, but the Doctor managed to rescue her.

While piloting the Clocksmith's TARDIS, the Nine ran into River Song, whom he kidnapped. He then decided to get a complete collection of the Doctor's companions, torturing River in order to find out their names and locations. After collecting them, they were placed in a prison. However, River was able to trick the Nine into gathering the 8th Doctor's companions Liv, Helen, Charley and Bliss in one cell, enabling them to pool their skills and escape. Together with River they managed to free the other companions.

By the time he regenerated into the Ten, the Nine had als encountered and been defeated by the 4th Doctor and the Fifth Doctor with Jenny.