Hepesh's unyielding campaign to purge perceived corruption threatening Peladon’s sacred traditions

The Doctor confronts Hepesh outside his holding cell, appealing to reason and self-interest as the high priest prepares to condemn him. He warns the ancient traditionalist that international outrage would …

Hepesh seizes full control by invoking Peladon's ancient authority, ordering a systematic hunt for the Doctor in the catacombs and dungeons. His decree strips away any pretense of justice, replacing …