Ian accompanied Dr. Who, Barbara and Susan on their first trip to the planet Skaro in Tardis, a time and space machine created by Dr. Who. There, they met the Daleks and the Thals. (NOTVALID: Dr. Who and the Daleks) He subsequently met an ancient Roman legion in 64 and ended up as a gladiator. (NOTVALID: Dr. Who and the Daleks, The House on Oldark Moor) They later travelled to Oldark Moor and met Count Tarkin. (NOTVALID: The House on Oldark Moor)