What exactly is Dimension X?

*CyberCubed* · 10-12-2011, 11:54 AM

Some episodes make it seem like Dimension X is another dimension, others just make it seem like Dimension X is just a huge galaxy in space consisting of millions of worlds.

I actually think Dimension X is really just an entire galaxy as we've seen the turtles travel there and to planets that are comprised of it.

*gobo* · 10-12-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

we've seen the turtles travel there and to planets that are comprised of it.

via a dimensional portal every time. It was a galaxy only in the Archie books.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-12-2011, 12:16 PM

Now that's a familiar sounding question!

See here:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=18135

Reposted from my earlier take:

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Sophism Take 1
In "Plan 6 from Outer Space", Bebop and Rocksteady want to use the Channel 6 building as a rocket to dimension X, right? So I think Dimension X is broadly spacial, yet can be accessed most conveniently through dimensionally "warping".

Or in the case of "the Ninja Sword of Nowhere", perhaps Dimension X is a dimension with easy access to other spatial points of the universe if you know where to look.

Did that make any sense?
Frankly, I'm not convinced of my own logic.

Sophism Take 2
Krang uses a portal to warp from Earth to Dimension X and vice versa. Thus, perhaps it's wholly separate from Earth's universe. Maybe the rocket ship bit was only to get the building to a convenient height from which to access a dimensional portal. Dim. X certainly shouldn't be confused with the "Nowhere" dimension since Dim. X has population, technology, and waring factions. Yet, even in Ninja Sword of Nowhere, the alien ship ascends before it opens the dimensional portal, from which we assume it opens a second portal in order to warp to the alien homeworld.

I think I'm gonna be sick.

Toby Barrett · 10-12-2011, 12:16 PM

... There can be galaxies and planets in other dimensions.

*gobo* · 10-12-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

In "Plan 6 from Outer Space", Bebop and Rocksteady want to use the Channel 6 building as a rocket to dimension X, right?

using transwarp thrusters.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-12-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

using transwarp thrusters.

Ah, I didn't catch that point...

Spoiler:

*gobo* · 10-12-2011, 01:37 PM

I know that "trans-" means "across". I have to assume that they're using the SMB definition of "warp" though (a portal to a later part of the game).

So, my point was that the show never definitively suggested anything other than it being an alternate universe as it couldn't be traveled to w/o a transdimensional somethingorother. With the handful of times "dimensional barriers" were referenced, I'm entirely confident that this was how it was intended to be perceived.

Cryomancer · 10-12-2011, 02:45 PM

It's always possible that the warps are just to save travel distance too. But yes since they call it Dimension X, and there are definitely other dimensions in the show, it most likely is not part of the Earth's universe.

Filespit · 10-12-2011, 02:58 PM

When I hear "Dimension X" I always think of another universe, sort of. So I'd say that's what I believe DX is.

*Redeemer* · 10-12-2011, 03:14 PM

I think Dimension X is a deminsion, not some distant galaxy, but thats jst my opinion.

*sdp* · 10-12-2011, 03:53 PM

Well someone already linked my thread, but this was also discussed later in this thread in the comic section:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=33986
I actually have a wild theory that Krang from Archie is the same Krang from the OT. Krang is from Dimension X the galaxy IN Dimension Dimension X. Not meant to be taken too seriously but yeah.

Anyways as for the actual question, I've already questioned this a few times and in the OT it's actually never contradicted that it is in another dimension, so I guess Dimension X really is a dimension with different worlds as shown in the OT, not that it's a galaxy like in Archie.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-12-2011, 04:11 PM

From the TMNT Universe Sourcebook:

*Icebot* · 10-12-2011, 04:21 PM

I always thought Dimension X was a completely different dimension. I noticed outer space in Dimension X is red instead of black.

cryan · 10-12-2011, 05:05 PM

Also in the cartoon Dimension X has a breathable atmosphere as well.

*Deathknight* · 10-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Oh man, how awesome is Wikipedia?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensi...nja_Turtles%29

~~ABrown~~ · 10-13-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

So, my point was that the show never definitively suggested anything other than it being an alternate universe as it couldn't be traveled to w/o a transdimensional somethingorother. With the handful of times "dimensional barriers" were referenced, I'm entirely confident that this was how it was intended to be perceived.

This is exactly what I think. I don't recall there ever being a single time that anyone ever traveled to or from Dimension X without the use of some sort of dimensional portal.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 10-14-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cryan

Also in the cartoon Dimension X has a breathable atmosphere as well.

On the asteroid, yes. But that asteroid seams to have an atmosphere (with a lake). And the neutrinos would use some roof in space, like underwater at the Atlantic Ocean on Earth in one episode.

*Jephael* · 10-15-2011, 09:21 AM

They should do a Robot Chicken episode where it turns out Dimension X actually exists in Meg Griffin's rear end.

**Jester** · 10-15-2011, 09:24 AM

A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind?

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 10-15-2011, 12:49 PM

And the name is probably borrowed from a 1950-1951 radio science fiction show

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_X

There is also this 1994 book

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Left_...in_Dimension_X

(which could at least be a TMNT reference)

10-12-2011, 11:54 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	What exactly is Dimension X? Some episodes make it seem like Dimension X is another dimension, others just make it seem like Dimension X is just a huge galaxy in space consisting of millions of worlds. I actually think Dimension X is really just an entire galaxy as we've seen the turtles travel there and to planets that are comprised of it.

10-12-2011, 01:37 PM	#7
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I know that "trans-" means "across". I have to assume that they're using the SMB definition of "warp" though (a portal to a later part of the game). So, my point was that the show never definitively suggested anything other than it being an alternate universe as it couldn't be traveled to w/o a transdimensional somethingorother. With the handful of times "dimensional barriers" were referenced, I'm entirely confident that this was how it was intended to be perceived. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-12-2011, 02:45 PM	#8
Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	It's always possible that the warps are just to save travel distance too. But yes since they call it Dimension X, and there are definitely other dimensions in the show, it most likely is not part of the Earth's universe. __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/

10-12-2011, 03:14 PM	#10
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	I think Dimension X is a deminsion, not some distant galaxy, but thats jst my opinion. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

10-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,221	Well someone already linked my thread, but this was also discussed later in this thread in the comic section: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=33986 I actually have a wild theory that Krang from Archie is the same Krang from the OT. Krang is from Dimension X the galaxy IN Dimension Dimension X. Not meant to be taken too seriously but yeah. Anyways as for the actual question, I've already questioned this a few times and in the OT it's actually never contradicted that it is in another dimension, so I guess Dimension X really is a dimension with different worlds as shown in the OT, not that it's a galaxy like in Archie. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

10-12-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	... There can be galaxies and planets in other dimensions.

10-12-2011, 02:58 PM	#9
Filespit Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 424	When I hear "Dimension X" I always think of another universe, sort of. So I'd say that's what I believe DX is.

10-12-2011, 04:11 PM	#12
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	From the TMNT Universe Sourcebook: __________________

10-12-2011, 04:21 PM	#13
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	I always thought Dimension X was a completely different dimension. I noticed outer space in Dimension X is red instead of black.

10-12-2011, 05:05 PM	#14
cryan Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 743	Also in the cartoon Dimension X has a breathable atmosphere as well.

10-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#15
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	Oh man, how awesome is Wikipedia? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensi...nja_Turtles%29 __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

10-15-2011, 09:21 AM	#18
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	They should do a Robot Chicken episode where it turns out Dimension X actually exists in Meg Griffin's rear end. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

10-15-2011, 09:24 AM	#19
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-15-2011, 12:49 PM	#20
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Radio And the name is probably borrowed from a 1950-1951 radio science fiction show http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_X There is also this 1994 book http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Left_...in_Dimension_X (which could at least be a TMNT reference)