This collection of texts, excerpts from the novel "Doctor Who: Tragedy Day" by Gareth Roberts, follows the adventures of the Doctor, Ace, and Bernice on the planet Olleril, also known as Empirica, which is secretly controlled by the tyrannical organization Luminus. The central plot revolves around Luminus's plan to institute complete control over the population using a psychotronic generator set to activate on the charitable holiday Tragedy Day, effectively brainwashing everyone into adopting the subservient personalities of characters from an old television show. The narrative also includes a subplot concerning a mysterious red glass or pyramid sought by the ancient, powerful Friars of Pangloss, which is linked both to a local legend and the crash-landing of a ship on the remote island of Avax. Ultimately, the Doctor and his companions manage to foil the scheme, causing the destruction of Luminus's base and triggering a massive, jubilant societal uprising among the newly freed citizens.

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