Ambril's arrogant resistance to the Doctor's warnings, rooted in institutional skepticism and pride, causing dangerous delays in recognizing the supernatural threat.

The Doctor bursts into Director Ambril’s quarters demanding attention to avert the Mara’s resurgence through Tegan’s mind, only to face derision and dismissal. His urgent warnings about the ancient entity’s …

Ambril dons the helmet and verifies the sixth face, realizing the legend’s uncanny truth that the wearer’s own delusion comprises the missing face. Instead of embracing this revelation, his pride …