James Bond is most likely a Time Lord

Before we begin it must be noted that there is a problem in need of addressing in regards to the James Bond canon. That is, there's a need for some sort of explanation as to how so many actors have portrayed the same character (or codename) for the last fifty+ years. Dating back to as early as 1954, several actors have taken up playing the character. But within the "James Bond universe" this doesn't sit well. How can one person not only change their appearance so radically so many times but continue to perform the physically/mentally demanding challenges of an MI6 agents for fifty-nine years? A number of theories have been forwarded, three of which shall be considered here. They are as follows: T1: James Bond is a code name for an elite group of MI6 agents. When one dies (or retires), another one takes their place and assumes the name "James Bond". T3: The "person" James Bond is in reality a Time Lord and his regenerative abilities are what allow him to (a) change appearance and (b) live for so long. Over the course of this debate I'll undertake to show why T1 is false (or highly unlikely) while simultaneously defending T2 as most plausible. My opponent is free to endorse/defend his own view (T1 or otherwise) while refuting my own.===Refutation of T1 or "The Codename Thesis"===In the most recent Bond film ("Skyfall"), we learn a bit about Bond's childhood and past when he and M seek refuge in his childhood home (and family estate). While there we see the tombstones accompanying James' parents. One can see clearly the names on the tombstones. [2]The tombstones read "In Memory of Andrew Bond and Monique Delaoroix Bond". Furthermore, upon M and Bond's arrival at Skyfall, the gamekeeper Kincade refers to Bond by the name "James Bond"[1]. This part of the movie clearly shows that this James Bond IS THE James Bond. At the very least it can be inferred that Bond wasn't taking up an elite code name when he entered MI6.Furthermore, the "codename thesis" comes under even more pressure when we look at scenes which either implicitly or explicitly reference things which a previous Bond actor has done. For instance, James Bond's marriage to Tracy Bond was referenced in three movies after her initial performance (and death) in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". In the films "The Spy Who Loved Me", "For Your Eyes Only", and "License to Kill", references to Bond's previous marriage to her are made. These references are also found in the novels "Diamonds are Forever" and "You Only Live Twice". Further credence is lend to the "anti-codename thesis" when we see the new Bond actor in "For Your Eyes Only" placing flowers as Tracy Bond's grave. The grave clearly reads "Teresa Bond" which makes sense if Bond is his real name but appears awkward and unexplained in the event that the "codename thesis" rings true. The James Bond canon quite clearly supports the theory that "James Bond" refers to a specific man, not a code name.===Affirmation of T2 or "The Timelord Thesis"===Affirmation of any specific explanation will necessarily involve more effort than simply pointing out logical errors in a rival view. However, the argument purported here will (hopefully) show why Galifreyan (or some other Time Lord origins- see River Pond[3]) best explain the seeming discontinuities in the James Bond canon. Timelord status (and the accompanying ability to regenerate) would explain the numerous changes in Bond's age, personality, and physical appearance. Just as the Doctor has gone from this: to this: so James Bond's seemingly immortal status can be made sense of in light of him simply regenerating when he gets close to death. Moreover, the multiplicity of gadgets which would be highly unlikely to exist in the time they were set in. The jetpack[4] in Thunderball (1965),X-ray glasses[5] in The World is Not Enough, or the invisible car[6] in Die Another Day would all be better explained by the fact that MI6 has an agent of extra-terrestrial origins (thus opening up the possibility of Bond either outright handing over such technology or using his intelligence as a Timelord to help facilitate its creation*). Bond being a Timelord at least brings some explanatory apparatus to the problem of how these seemingly insane pieces of technology were actually harnessed.*We know that Timelords are more intelligent and better equipped to understand physics, technology, etc. by both Donna Noble's experience after absorbing part of the Tenth Doctor's reincarnation energy[7] and River Song's experience through being conceived aboard the TARDIS in the time vortex[3]. ===Conclusion===The "Codename Thesis" of James Bond's fifty-nine year on-screen lifespan has thus been shown to be wanting both in that Bond's real name was shown to be "James Bond" in Skyfall and when taking into account the numerous references to Bond's marriage to Tracy Bond (as well as her grave marker carrying the surname Bond). Moreover, Timelord status brings to light a coherent explanation for Bond's changes in age, physical appearance, and personality over the years while also bringing in a possible explanation for some of the "Bond gadgets" which would appear otherwise laughably absurd.===Sources===[1] http://jamesbond.wikia.com...[2] Photo found at: http://www.filmnav.co.uk...[3] http://tardis.wikia.com...[4] http://www.007james.com...[5] http://www.jamesbondmm.co.uk...[6] http://www.dailykos.com...[7] http://tardis.wikia.com...