Grand Marshal Skaldak | Ice Warriors

So this week we also have a species from the classic Doctor Who, the Ice Warriors. According to my research they first appeared with the third doctor, Jon Pertwee. Matt Smith was the first Doctor of "NuWho" to encounter them. And the only Doctor to encounter Grand Marshall Skaldak.

The Ice Warriors are natives of planet Mars. They have a strong instinct for war, much like the Sontarans.  They are reptilian creatures that are seven feet tall, with a very strong sense of honor. They also really do not like lying, but will do so when they must.

The Ice Warriors live for about 300 years and are used to extreme cold. Their armor was made to help protect them from the bitter cold on mars as well as protect during war. Their armor has a sonic weapon built into its arm  and it is capable of moving independently by remote control.

Skaldak in his armor

Grand Marshal Skaldak isn't just an Ice Warrior, he is the greatest Ice Warrior hero of all time. When the Doctor and Clara Oswald come across him he had just been woken up from a 5,000 year sleep, and being held captive on a Russian sub marine. 

Their run-in with Skaldak isn't the most pleasant, seeing as he declares war on all of humanity, but in the end they come to a very honorable conclusion.

Skaldak with his helmet off

Check out the trailer below to see more Skaldak!