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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cthulhudrew" data-source="post: 2175180" data-attributes="member: 4090">From what I recall, it's a paramilitary operation that is part of the United Nations (hence, the U.N. in unit). It's purpose is to gather intelligence on, and deal with, paranormal and extraterrestrial activity that takes place on Earth. It was primarily part of the series during the Third Doctor's run (Jon Pertwee), when he was confined to Earth due to the Time Lords punishment. It may have appeared as early as the second Doctor, though, in an episode or two (not exactly sure). The operation also made several appearances during Tom Baker's run, and periodic appearances in other incarnations.U.N.I.T. was led by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stuart- or at least that's who primarily worked with the Doctor. Several of the Doctor's companions were part of or associated with U.N.I.T., such as Penny, Sarah Jane Smith, Harry (can't think of his last name), and there is one other, IIRC- another woman during Pertwee's run. The last I heard, Lethbridge-Stuart was retired (though doubtless still has contacts with them), Harry was working for MI-5 or something. The operation itself still continues- it's sort of like the X-Files, I guess, though with a much larger personnel staff and a much larger budget. They try to keep public awareness of all the extraterrestrial activity low, to keep people from panicking. That's all I recall offhand- really, this episode pretty much gave you all the info you need, which was cool (and I was so happy they mentioned and used it). Do a Google on U.N.I.T., and you should get some really good info.Just found this link, <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/united-nations-intelligence-taskforce" target="_blank">here</a>, which talks about it a bit.</blockquote>

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