Repple was created in London, in the early 20th century. He claimed to be the exiled ruler of a land called Dastaria, which did not exist. Repple believed that a man named Major Aske was his jailer, yet they became friends. Aske claimed to be a psychiatrist and said Repple suffered from delusions and was his patient. Though he was Clockwork, Repple felt human. The Doctor showed him that he didn't have to have blood to be human and encouraged him to enjoy life on Earth. Rose Tyler asked him to visit her in eighty years time. (PROSE: The Clockwise Man)