Description:

A secret organization that protects Great Britain against alien threats

Progenitor:

Queen Victoria

Leader:

- Yvonne Hartman
- Jack Harkness

Location:

British Empire

Headquarters:

- Torchwood Tower
- The Hub

Key Members:

- Yvonne Hartman
- Adeola Oshodi
- Captain Jack Harkness
- Suzie Costello
- Ianto Jones
- Gwen Cooper
- Dr Owen Harper
- Toshiko Sato

Miscellaneous:

- 1879: Created by Queen Victoria , after she became aware of the supernatural & aliens
- 7880s: Torchwood One became their leading branch, it was located in London
- 2000s: Due to a series of crises, they lost several bases, Torchwood 3 became the lead
- 2010: The Institute became defunct, it briefly resumed in 2011
- 2017: Torchwood eventually returned in Cardiff, continued to be active until at least 2069