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Dako

loyal empathetic pessimistic cautious resilient
Dako fights as a loyal member of the Xeron resistance against Morok occupation of their homeworld. He serves under leader Tor alongside Sita, carrying out rescues and missions despite injuries and trauma from captivity. Empathy leads him to aid TARDIS travelers like Barbara and Vicki, even as pessimism and fear from enslavement erode his resolve. Deference to command guides his actions amid physical strain and slim odds, capturing the rebels' desperate push for freedom.
20 appearances
Xeron Resistance

Dako's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

20 moments
S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Tor reveals the spaceship discovery

Frustrated and pessimistic—his faith in the rebels’ chances is eroding, and he sees Tor’s plan as another risky gamble in a series of losing battles. His emotional state is a mix of anger at their helplessness and fear of the Moroks’ inevitable victory.

Dako voices frustration with Tor’s absence and the rebels’ precarious position, advocating for immediate action against the Moroks. His skepticism about Tor’s plan to pursue the spaceship crew is sharp—he …

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S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Rebels observe and strategize to intercept

Uneasy and skeptical, his paranoia driving his reluctance to trust the armed strangers.

Dako notices the Doctor’s group is armed and expresses skepticism about their intentions. He questions the plan to approach them, revealing his unease and paranoia about potential threats.

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S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Doctor vanishes through hidden museum door

Surface: Anxious and reluctant, his voice tinged with doubt. Internal: A deep-seated fear of the unknown, tempered by his trust in Tor’s leadership but undermined by his pessimism.

Dako expresses concern about the Doctor’s group being armed, his unease palpable as he questions their potential hostility. He defers to Tor’s plan but remains skeptical, his paranoia driving him …

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S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Dako accuses Sita over the Doctor’s fate

Paranoid and confrontational, his distrust of Sita and the Doctor fuels his outburst; he is resentful of being left behind but too wary to challenge Tor directly.

Dako is visibly agitated, his voice sharp with accusation as he confronts Sita about the Doctor’s condition. His paranoia is palpable, and he reacts with suspicion when Tor assigns him …

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S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Dako’s Interrogation Exposes the Doctor’s Escape

Confused, humiliated, and defensive, with a simmering frustration at his own helplessness

Dako is discovered bound and gagged on the floor of the rebel holding room, his fragmented account of an unseen 'whirlwind' revealing the Doctor’s escape. His confusion and frustration are …

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S2E27 · The Dimensions of Time
Doctor deceives rebels in Dalek disguise

Humiliated and disoriented, grappling with the realization that he was easily overpowered by the Doctor.

Dako is discovered bound and gagged on the floor, his confusion and embarrassment evident as he struggles to explain how the Doctor overpowered him. His fragmented account of a 'whirlwind' …

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S2E28 · The Search
Vicki demands answers from Tor

Responsive and determined, though his internal state is one of quiet desperation. Dako’s urgency stems from the Xerons’ dire situation and the need to secure allies like Barbara to survive.

Dako is dispatched by Tor to locate Barbara in the storerooms, his obedience and urgency reflecting the Xerons’ desperation. His role as a messenger and rescuer highlights the rebels’ limited …

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S2E28 · The Search
Barbara’s Storeroom Confrontation

Calm and composed, with an underlying urgency. He is focused on his objective—rescuing Barbara—but remains aware of the potential danger in the situation.

Dako enters the storeroom with purpose, calling Barbara by name to identify himself. His tone is calm and deliberate, suggesting he is there to assist her. He does not immediately …

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S2E28 · The Search
Vicki’s Forced Choice and Barbara’s Trust Test

Urgent and empathetic, with a deep sense of responsibility for Barbara's safety and the rebellion's future.

Dako enters the gas-filled storeroom, weapon drawn initially but quickly lowering as he explains the Xerons' plight to Barbara. He urges her to flee with him, revealing the Moroks' invasion …

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S2E28 · The Search
Dako reveals Xeron enslavement and escape plan

Off-screen but commanding—his urgency to move Vicki suggests a calculated risk, betting that Barbara’s survival (and potential alliance) is worth Dako’s time. There’s an unspoken tension: is he a leader who inspires, or one who orders others into danger?

Tor is mentioned but physically absent, his authority looming over the scene through Dako’s deference (‘Tor and Sita have taken Vicki to our headquarters’). His leadership is felt in the …

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S2E28 · The Search
Vicki challenges Xeron passivity with weapon plan

Fearful and determined (his capture fuels the group’s resolve, even if he isn’t there to voice it).

Dako is mentioned as a potential captive, his absence hanging over the hideout like a specter. The dialogue about his fate—alongside Barbara’s—serves as a stark reminder of the Moroks’ brutality, …

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S2E28 · The Search
Vicki probes the Xerons about the armory

Concerned (via implication; his fate drives Vicki’s urgency)

Dako is mentioned in passing as someone who, along with Barbara, may have been captured by the Moroks. His absence is noted but he does not participate directly in this …

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S2E28 · The Search
Barbara and Dako’s Collapse Under Pressure

Physically and emotionally broken, his collapse is a silent surrender to the overwhelming odds they face. His unresponsiveness suggests a deep-seated despair, as if the weight of their situation has finally crushed his will to continue.

Dako collapses immediately after Barbara’s encouragement, his body hitting the floor with a thud that echoes through the empty corridor. His collapse is sudden and absolute, signaling the limits of …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Barbara aids wounded Dako in toxic corridor

Weak and disoriented, with a flicker of relief as Barbara intervenes. His emotional state is subdued, likely overwhelmed by pain and the immediate threat of suffocation. There’s an unspoken gratitude in his compliance, but his inability to contribute actively underscores his precarious position.

Dako is physically weakened, his body sagging as Barbara pulls him up. His breathing is ragged, and his movements are sluggish, suggesting disorientation or injury. He passively receives Barbara’s aid—the …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Barbara counters Dako’s fear with resolve

Crushing anxiety verging on hopelessness—his fear is not just of the guards outside, but of the possibility that his suffering has been for nothing, that the Moroks have already won by breaking his spirit.

Dako’s body betrays him—his coughs are ragged, his steps unsteady, and his free hand clutches at his side as if bracing against invisible blows. His dialogue is fragmented, laced with …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Morok guard intercepts escape attempt

Overwhelmed by fear and trauma; his body is rigid with tension, and his mind races between the desire to escape and the terror of the guard’s weapon.

Dako is frozen in place, his body partially obscured by the museum doors as he and Barbara attempt to flee. The Morok guard’s drawn weapon locks his gaze, and his …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Revolution Interrupts Recapture

Apologetic (to Barbara) → Surprised (at Sita’s arrival) → Hopeful (about the revolution) → Fatalistic (before death).

Dako escapes the museum with Barbara but is recaptured by the Morok guard. His initial apology to Barbara reflects his guilt and sense of failure, but his hope is briefly …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Vicki’s Desperate Plea for Escape

The Commander's emotional state is one of calculated ruthlessness, his actions driven by a desire to maintain order and punish defiance. He shows no remorse for executing Sita and Dako, viewing their deaths as necessary to uphold Morok authority. His interrogation of Vicki is clinical, reflecting his belief in the regime's absolute power.

The Morok Commander ambushed the group, executing Sita and Dako with cold efficiency. He seizes Vicki's stolen ray gun, interrogates her about rebel arms, and orders their recapture. His actions …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Ambush at the Museum Entrance

Absent but haunting; his death embodies the revolution’s emotional weight and the personal stakes of the conflict.

Dako’s body lies alongside Sita’s outside the museum, his death a silent but potent presence in the scene. Though physically absent, his corpse serves as a catalyst for the ambush, …

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S2E29 · The Final Phase
Tor learns of Vicki’s capture

Resigned (he accepts his fate) but determined (he ensures his information is passed on).

Dako lies dying outside the museum, his voice weak but his words urgent as he relays the fate of Vicki and her companions. His physical state—wounded, barely conscious—contrasts with the …

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Affiliation

Xeron Rebellion
Rebellion Against Morok Occupation on Xeros