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In the eighth episode of the ten-part story "The War Games," the Resistance's rescue efforts fail, and the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions remain in the clutches of the diabolical War Lord (Philip Madoc). At long last, the War Lord reveals the reason for the endless war games: He hopes to use the tactical lessons learned in past battles in order to create his own invincible, indestructible army. The Doctor could prevent the villain from carrying out his scheme -- but to do so would mean violating the ethics of his own species, the Time Lords. Written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, "The War Games, Episode 8" first aired on June 7, 1969.