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The Cybermen Conflict

A sustained struggle against the Cybermen as they invade and attempt to convert humans, involving the Doctor and companions across multiple episodes. Features coalition efforts to resist Cyber-control and exposure to Mondasian logic, with the fate of humanity at stake.

6 events across 1 season

Arc Timeline

Season 4

6 events
S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cyberman enforces order and reports invasion progress

In the moonbase sickbay, a Cyberman executes Bob—a crewman who attempted to attack with a metal bar—with cold efficiency, his body collapsing in a smoldering heap. The Doctor’s anguished cry …

Start
Jamie’s remark sparks solvent solution

In the moonbase sickbay, Jamie’s insistence on leaving his recovery bed—despite lingering pain—ignites a tense exchange with Polly and Ben, who prioritize his rest over tactical planning. The conversation reveals …

Start
Jamie’s Exclusion and Ben’s Mission

In the moonbase’s sickbay, Ben and Polly prepare a fire extinguisher to deliver their acetone-based solvent weapon against the Cybermen. Jamie, still recovering from his head injury, insists on helping …

Climax
Cyberman demonstrates lethal control over host

In the moonbase control room, tension escalates as Hobson protests the Cybermen’s treatment of their human puppets. When a controlled crewman collapses from the strain of forced compliance, Hobson pleads …

Climax
Companions disrupt Cybermen with solvent attack

In the Control Room, Ben, Jamie, and Polly execute a high-risk ambush on the Cybermen, spraying their chest units with a solvent mixture (the 'Polly cocktail') that instantly dissolves the …

Resolution
Doctor pivots to Gravitron strategy

The Control Room erupts with a mix of relief and urgency as Ben returns victorious from his confrontation with a Cyberman, his success momentarily lifting morale. Hobson, ever the commander, …

Resolution