Vardan Leader's power struggle against Kelner and political rivals within Gallifrey's command structure

Kelner reveals escalating suspicions about the Doctor to the Vardan Leader, who confirms their own awareness of his untrustworthy nature. The Leader dismisses Kelner’s caution as unnecessary, revealing the Vardans’ …

The Vardan Leader, seething with rage upon discovering the Doctor’s defection, turns on Kelner and strips him of authority. Orders fly to kill the President immediately while Kelner is abruptly …