The ethical dilemma faced by the Doctor in choosing between sacrificing his own future regenerations to save the mutated scientists or refusing and allowing their eternal suffering to continue.
The ethical dilemma faced by the Doctor in choosing between sacrificing his own future regenerations to save the mutated scientists or refusing and allowing their eternal suffering to continue.
Events in This Arc
Mawdryn and his disciples present their centuries of futile suffering to the Doctor, explaining that their mutation is irreversible and that only he can end their torment by sacrificing his …
The Doctor links himself into a human circle with Nyssa, Tegan, and the mutated scientists to transfer his regenerative energy through a makeshift regenerator. As Nyssa voices the gravity of …
The Doctor tends to his companions following the chaotic energy transfer, unhooking Nyssa from the regeneration device and checking on Tegan despite her protests of being fine. He ensures the …