First sprint done

I managed to draw (albeit not post) thirty daleks in thirty days.

I'll have a break, do some other stuff and then come back to it.

Feel free to leave any suggestions for more elaborate drawings and I might take you up on them...

Scheduler

Many of us follow our timetables blindly. Daleks take advantage of this, getting themselves into office positions in which they are in charge of our many timetables. Soon the revised calender will have us all dancing to a different tune.



in·ter·ca·late
[in-tur-kuh-leyt]
–verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
1.
to interpolate; interpose.
2.
to insert (an extra day, month, etc.) in the calendar.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intercalate

Daleks just wanna have fun

Dalek Alt and Dalek Per are now so consumed by their game that not even tanks can distract them from it. I hear rumours that the other daleks have formed a betting pool on the outcome of the game...



Disanimate
Dis*an"i*mate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disanimated; p. pr. & vb. n. Disanimating.]

1. To deprive of life. [R.] --Cudworth.

2. To deprive of spirit; to dishearten. --Shak.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/disanimate

Mountaineer

Certainly being able to levitate takes much of the danger and hardship out of exploring the mountain wilderness. Does that really mean we should not afford the adventuring Dalek any less respect than his intrepid human counterparts?

See how he selflessly triggers avalanches so that they do not harm the unwary.




re·ver·ber·ate
[v. ri-vur-buh-reyt; adj. ri-vur-ber-it]
verb, -at·ed, -at·ing, adjective
–verb (used without object)
1.
to reecho or resound: Her singing reverberated through the house.
2.
Physics . to be reflected many times, as sound waves from the walls of a confined space.
3.
to rebound or recoil.
4.
to be deflected, as flame in a reverberatory furnace.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reverberate

Party coordinator

This dalek's stint as a party coordinator was short lived. He was let go after a misunderstanding regarding the rules of the game 'murder in the dark'



il·lu·mi·nate
[v. ih-loo-muh-neyt; adj., n. ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt]
verb, -nat·ed, -nat·ing, adjective, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.
to supply or brighten with light; light up.
2.
to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject).
3.
to decorate with lights, as in celebration.
4.
to enlighten, as with knowledge.
5.
to make resplendent or illustrious: A smile illuminated her face.
6.
to decorate (a manuscript, book, etc.) with colors and gold or silver, as was often done in the Middle Ages.
–verb (used without object)
7.
to display lights, as in celebration.
8.
to become illuminated.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/illuminate

Linguistic Scholar

Daleks love the study of dead languages. This passion allows them to slide into the world of linguistic academia. They especially love the study of languages that are dead because of their own actions...



trans·lit·er·ate
[trans-lit-uh-reyt, tranz-]
–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
to change (letters, words, etc.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language: to transliterate the Greek Χ as ch.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Transliterate

In the spirit of sportsmanship

Dalek Alt and Dalek Per are most obliging to one another in their synonym game. There is a lesson to be learned here. Games are about fun and participation. Now if only the daleks could learn compassion for humanity as well as sportsmanship.



dec·i·mate
[des-uh-meyt]
–verb (used with object), -mat·ed, -mat·ing.
1.
to destroy a great number or proportion of: The population was decimated by a plague.
2.
to select by lot and kill every tenth person of.
3.
Obsolete . to take a tenth of or from.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/decimate

Forum moderator

Any debate requires a moderator with a cool and level head to bring fractious individuals together in harmonious consensus. A dalek is not that individual.



mod·er·ate
[adj., n. mod-er-it, mod-rit; v. mod-uh-reyt]
adjective, noun, verb, -at·ed, -at·ing.

–verb (used without object)
10.
to become less violent, severe, intense, or rigorous.
11.
to act as moderator; preside.

More definition at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/moderate

Player etiquette

When someone else has called the shot, it's just rude to take it from under their nose or eyestalk. Alt and Per are far too caught up in their own game to show the kind of courtesy that their fellow daleks expect during a planetary conquest.



ob·lit·er·ate
[uh-blit-uh-reyt]
–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
1.
to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely.
2.
to blot out or render undecipherable (writing, marks, etc.); efface.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/obliterate

Stair master

Every now and then we need an inspirational leader to remind us of what we're capable of deep down.



lev·i·tate
[lev-i-teyt]
verb, -tat·ed, -tat·ing.
–verb (used without object)
1.
to rise or float in the air, especially as a result of a supernatural power that overcomes gravity.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/levitate

The virtue of a good internet connection

Dalek Alt isn't sure that Dalek Per is using his words correctly. Fortunately for Per, all the wireless networks in the area are down because the Daleks have been busy destroying everything. If Alt had an internet connection he could go to dictionary dot com and call Per on his mistake.

All conquering aliens make the same mistake. They destroy the infrastructure too soon, then when they need it, its all gone.



ex·an·i·mate
[eg-zan-uh-mit, -meyt, ek-san-]
–adjective
1.
inanimate or lifeless.
2.
spiritless; disheartened.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exanimate

Interior decorator

Daleks are excellent at home renovation, provided that your dream home is a charred ruin. Should your concept of the ideal residence not align with this prospect, you will join your scorched living room decor as a morbid floor ornament.



redecorate
re- + decorate
Verb

redecorate (third-person singular simple present redecorates, present participle redecorating, simple past and past participle redecorated)

1. To change the appearance of a place by renewing the decorative scheme
2. To refurbish

Definition courtesy of http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/redecorate

Back and forth

Dalek Per, being new to the synonym game doesn't realise that Dalek Alt is either playing fast and loose with the rules or is betraying his ignorance of the English language. To be speaking truthfully, Dalek Alt would have to employ a modified atomising ray rather than the regular death ray. We all know it's far too much work to modify a death ray like that...



dis·in·te·grate
[dis-in-tuh-greyt]
verb, -grat·ed, -grat·ing.
–verb (used without object)
1.
to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate: The old book is gradually disintegrating with age.
2.
Physics .
a.
to decay.
b.
(of a nucleus) to change into one or more different nuclei after being bombarded by high-energy particles, as alpha particles or gamma rays.
–verb (used with object)
3.
to reduce to particles, fragments, or parts; break up or destroy the cohesion of: Rocks are disintegrated by frost and rain.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/disintegrate

Out of town

I'll be out of town for the weekend.

Daleks will still be drawn but won't be posted until I get back. Until then my adoring fans (if there are any) will simply have to AN-TIC-I-PATE!

Dolphin trainer

Since daleks consider themselves so superior to humans, they don't make a particularly strong distinction between human and animal intelligence. If a dalek is content to interact with humans then it is typically also quite happy interacting with animals. Animals that can be trained to perform one's bidding are particularly appealing to a dalek.




echolocate
Verb
1. To locate by means of echolocation.

echolocation (plural echolocations)
Noun
1. The use of echoes to detect objects as observed in bats and other natural creatures. Also known as biosonar.

Definition courtesy of http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/echolocation

The games continue

Dalek Per is starting to get the hang of Dalek Alt's synonym game. Unfortunately for the humans in the path of these two frolicking daleks, the English language has a lot of words.



an·ni·hi·late
[uh-nahy-uh-leyt]
–verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
1.
to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly: The heavy bombing almost annihilated the city.
2.
to destroy the collective existence or main body of; wipe out: to annihilate an army.
3.
to annul; make void: to annihilate a law.
4.
to cancel the effect of; nullify.
5.
to defeat completely; vanquish: Our basketball team annihilated the visiting team.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/annihilate

Mad scientist

Daleks are routinely mad. Both angry and crazy. They also possess superior intellects and vast repositories of lore. Dark, sinister knowledge of things one is best kept ignorant of. They are mad scientists. Every last one of them. They just don't often get to play the part.



re·an·i·mate
[ree-an-uh-meyt]
–verb (used with object), -mat·ed, -mat·ing.
1.
to restore to life; resuscitate.
2.
to give fresh vigor, spirit, or courage to.
3.
to stimulate to renewed activity.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reanimate

Daleks at play

Daleks find it all to easy to kill humans. Somehow they need to find a way to make it challenging and fun.

Black dalek Per and white dalek Alt have come up with a synonym game to make killing humans more challenging.



e·rad·i·cate
[ih-rad-i-keyt]
–verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing.
1.
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate: to eradicate smallpox throughout the world.
2.
to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent: to eradicate a spot.
3.
to pull up by the roots: to eradicate weeds.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/eradicate

Biologist

Daleks love to talk about the shortcomings of the various forms of life that inhabit the Earth. From a Dalek point of view, biology is about the study of inferior life forms and identification of their many weaknesses. The role of biologist therefore gives the Dalek an excellent opportunity to berate all life on Earth while getting paid to do so.


in·ver·te·brate
[in-vur-tuh-brit, -breyt]
–adjective
1.
Zoology .
a.
not vertebrate; without a backbone.
b.
of or pertaining to creatures without a backbone.
2.
without strength of character.
–noun
3.
an invertebrate animal.
4.
a person who lacks strength of character.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/invertebrate

Protester

As Daleks make their way into new roles within society they will invariably encounter prejudice and discrimination. Like all minorities before them they will have to fight and protest for their various rights. Being immune to tear gas, having energy shields, a death ray and a built in megaphone makes the Dalek a formidable protester.



re·mu·ner·ate
[ri-myoo-nuh-reyt]
–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
1.
to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.
2.
to yield a recompense for (work, services, etc.).
Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/remunerate

Farmer

Daleks love to farm. That may sound strange but a Dalek loves nothing better than seeing ordered rows of plants growing up out of the soil. Rank upon rank of pliable, obedient organisms, patiently waiting to be harvested.



ger·mi·nate
[jur-muh-neyt]
verb, -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
–verb (used without object)
1.
to begin to grow or develop.
2.
Botany .
a.
to develop into a plant or individual, as a seed, spore, or bulb.
b.
to put forth shoots; sprout; pullulate.
3.
to come into existence; begin.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/germinate

Right-to-die provider

As many Daleks find out, it's hard work fighting the urge to kill. Fortunately for some, that urge can be turned to useful ends. I mean if you order a "last drink" from the menu, it's just coincidence that a Dalek enters the room and opens fire. No sir officer, no assisted suicide going on here.



al·le·vi·ate
[uh-lee-vee-eyt]
–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate: to alleviate sorrow; to alleviate pain.
Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/alleviate

Flight Attendant

We all get stuck with jobs that aren't ideal for us and Daleks are no exception. While lacking the warm demeanor desirable in service staff, the piercing voice of a Dalek is good at getting peoples attention.



e·vac·u·ate
[ih-vak-yoo-eyt]
verb, -at·ed, -at·ing.
–verb (used without object)
.
to leave a place because of military or other threats.
.
to void; defecate.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evacuate

Fortune teller

It is the strangest thing that Daleks make fantastically accurate fortune tellers. Stranger still that the predicted fortunes and ultimate fates of the customers are remarkably similar. A swift and terrible death.



prog·nos·ti·cate
[prog-nos-ti-keyt]
verb, -cat·ed, -cat·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.
to forecast or predict (something future) from present indications or signs; prophesy.
2.
to foretoken; presage: birds prognosticating spring.
Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prognosticate

Match maker

The Daleks, like every conquering alien race should know that the best way to defeat humanity is to distract us by getting us to have lots of sex. The role of Cupid is invaluable for dominating primitive worlds like our own.



in·fat·u·ate
[v. in-fach-oo-eyt; adj., n. in-fach-oo-it, -eyt]
verb, -at·ed, -at·ing, adjective, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.
to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love.
2.
to affect with folly; make foolish or fatuous.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/infatuate

Police Detective

Daleks don't really have a lot going for them when it comes to police work. There is one manner in which they can make an excellent contribution. They make it really easy for their partner to play good cop in a good cop, bad cop pairing.



cor·rob·o·rate
[v. kuh-rob-uh-reyt; adj. kuh-rob-er-it]
verb, -rat·ed, -rat·ing, adjective
–verb (used with object)
1.
to make more certain; confirm: He corroborated my account of the accident.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/corroborate

Political Commentator

In spite of being ruthless, inhuman beings, even the Daleks recognised the need for Mubarak to depart.



ab·di·cate
[ab-di-keyt] verb, -cat·ed, -cat·ing.
–verb (used without object)
1.
to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner: The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/abdicate

French Judicial Executioner

If Daleks enjoy anything then they most certainly enjoy eradicating lesser life forms. They also have no compunctions about being feared, hated or generally reviled. Thus they can blithely carry out the role of executioner.



de·cap·i·tate
[dih-kap-i-teyt]
–verb (used with object), -tat·ed, -tat·ing.
to cut off the head of; behead: Many people were decapitated during the french Revolution.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/decapitate

Cloud Seeder

With the threat of climatic instability seemingly on the rise, cloud seeding and other acts of geo-engineering may become increasingly important. Being able to fly and possessed of vastly superior technological ability, the Daleks are able to rise to this unique engineering challenge.



pre·cip·i·tate
[v. pri-sip-i-teyt; adj., n. pri-sip-i-tit, -teyt]
verb, -tat·ed, -tat·ing, adjective, noun
–verb (used without object)
.
Meteorology . to fall to the earth's surface as a condensed form of water; to rain, snow, hail, drizzle, etc.
.
to separate from a solution as a precipitate.
.
to be cast or thrown down headlong.

more of the many variations of meaning at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/precipitate

Math Teacher

Daleks are brilliant, analytical and lacking in compassion and social skills. This means they can easily slide into the role of math teacher. I bet the kids will even make sure their homework is done.



re·cal·cu·late
[ree-kal-kyuh-leyt]
–verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
to calculate again, especially for the purpose of finding an error or confirming a previous computation.
definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/recalculate

Paramedic

Daleks already have detailed knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. This makes training for the role of paramedic a snap. As an added bonus, Daleks are unlikely to be phased by distraught people who are bleeding profusely.



de·fi·bril·late
[dee-fahy-bruh-leyt, -fib-ruh-]
–verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing. Medicine/Medical .
to arrest the fibrillation of (heart muscle) by applying electric shock across the chest, thus depolarizing the heart cells and allowing normal rhythm to return.

Definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/de+fibrillate

Humanist funeral officiant

While Daleks are not particularly religious, they can get involved in weddings and funerals in a more secular capacity as a Humanist officiant.




com·mis·er·ate

[kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
verb, -at·ed, -at·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
–verb (used without object)
2. to sympathize (usually followed by with ): They commiserated with him over the loss of his job.

definition courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/commiserate