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Original Dalek (Vulcan Infiltration Commander)

calculating deceptive dominant ruthless authoritative
High-ranking strategic commander of the Dalek Vulcan infiltration, with direct authority over Dalek 1 and Dalek 2, and personal interactions with the Doctor to execute overarching Dalek objectives.
55 appearances
Vulcan Colony Infiltration
Also known as: Dalek, DALEK

Original Dalek …'s Journey

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55 moments
S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dalek's first ominous physical response

None (as a machine), but its actions evoke a sense of latent malevolence and observation, creating tension and dread.

The Dalek remains mostly inert but exhibits its first signs of activation: its sucker arm twitches and rises unnaturally before dropping, and its eye-stick slowly lifts as if observing the …

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Dormant Dalek’s Sudden Stillness

None (as a machine), but its behavior conveys a chilling, calculated awareness, as if it is toying with the humans' perceptions of safety.

The Dalek looms ominously in the center of the lab, its sucker arm rising unnaturally before dropping with a sudden, jarring stillness. The eye-stick swivels slowly, its lens fixing on …

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Dalek’s first ominous movement and Lesterson’s denial

Ominous and calculating, its actions suggest a growing awareness and malice toward the humans in the lab.

The Dalek remains physically dormant for most of the event, its metallic shell motionless as the team ramps up the power. However, its sucker arm twitches unnaturally, rising before dropping …

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Dalek attacks Resno in lab

None (as a machine), but its actions radiate malevolent intent—targeting Resno as the immediate threat and demonstrating its capacity for violence.

The Dalek, initially appearing dormant, suddenly springs to predatory life as its eyestick spins and locks onto Resno. Its gun-stick emits a blast of negative energy, striking Resno and destroying …

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Dalek attacks Resno in lab

The Dalek doesn’t feel—it acts. Its state isn’t emotional, but strategic. The attack is a demonstration of power, a warning to the colony. There’s no rage, no fear—only the cold precision of a machine that has identified a threat and neutralized it. The eyestick’s lock on Resno isn’t curiosity; it’s assessment. The gun-stick’s blast isn’t an accident; it’s a declaration.

The Dalek, once dormant, becomes a predator in an instant. Its eyestick swivels with eerie precision, locking onto Resno like a hunter sighting prey. The gun-stick doesn’t just fire—it strikes, …

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Janley conceals Resno’s incapacitation

The Dalek’s actions are driven by cold, mechanical malevolence. There is no emotion in its attack—only the calculated elimination of a perceived threat (Resno) and the assertion of its dominance over the humans in the laboratory. Its sentience is chillingly evident in its targeted violence.

The Dalek, initially feigning dormancy, suddenly demonstrates sentience by locking its eyestick onto Resno. Its gun-stick emits a blast of negative energy, striking Resno down and sending the camera crashing …

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Doctor forces Dalek obedience test

The Dalek’s emotional state is one of cold, calculated superiority. It does not exhibit fear or anxiety but rather a chilling confidence in its ability to deceive and control the humans. Its revelation to Lesterson is laced with condescension, reinforcing its belief in its own intelligence and the humans’ inferiority.

The Dalek remains motionless under the Doctor’s command, its eye-stalk drooping in a facade of submission. The moment the Doctor exits, it reactivates and reveals its true nature to Lesterson, …

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Dalek reveals its tactical deception

Coldly calculating, with a sense of superiority and control. The Dalek’s emotional state is one of strategic dominance, as it plays Lesterson and Hensell against the Doctor’s warnings.

The Dalek, initially immobilized by the Doctor’s command, reactivates the moment the Time Lord exits the room. It engages in a chilling exchange with Lesterson, justifying its disobedience as a …

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Doctor reveals Dalek manipulation strategy

Coldly calculating (exerting control through Lesterson while remaining unseen, relishing the colony’s vulnerability)

The Dalek is referenced as the manipulative force subtly controlling Lesterson to achieve their reactivation and conquest of the colony. Though absent, their presence is felt through the Doctor’s warnings …

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Doctor sabotages Dalek undercover

Calculating (no overt emotion, but manipulative)

The Dalek displays advanced knowledge in chemistry and physics, remaining docile during Lesterson’s testing. When the Doctor connects the modified control unit, the Dalek malfunctions, spinning uncontrollably. It later claims …

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Janley conceals and departs with bundle

Frustrated but unbroken, its mechanical nature masking any true emotion—only a cold, calculating resolve to regain control and advance its agenda.

The Dalek remains stationary during Lesterson’s knowledge test, its mechanical voice reciting answers with cold precision—‘Sodium ethoxide. C2 H5 ONA.’—before the Doctor’s sabotage sends it into a violent spin. Its …

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Doctor sabotages Dalek to prove its danger

Neutral and calculating, with an underlying sense of superiority and control

The Dalek, initially performing flawlessly during Lesterson’s knowledge test, malfunctions violently when the Doctor’s control unit is activated. It spins uncontrollably, its mechanical limbs twitching erratically, but quickly regains composure. …

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Dalek secures Lesterson’s compliance with false promise

Detached and triumphant. The Dalek’s emotional state is one of cold satisfaction—it has turned Lesterson into an unwitting accomplice, ensuring access to critical resources while masking its true intentions. There is no remorse, only the calculated next steps toward self-replication and conquest.

The Dalek, disguised as a cooperative scientific entity, methodically dismantles Lesterson’s confidence in his meteorite storm computer by highlighting its 30% inaccuracy. It then dangles the promise of a 100% …

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Lesterson Agrees to Dalek’s Demands

Triumphant calculation (surface calm, internal glee)

The Dalek dominates the scene with cold precision, its mechanical voice dissecting Lesterson’s vulnerabilities. It feigns curiosity about the meteorite storm computer, then exploits Lesterson’s admission of its 70% accuracy …

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Daleks reveal their energy-harvesting scheme

Triumphant and menacing, reveling in the exposure of their true intentions and the colony’s vulnerability.

The Dalek initially appears dormant within its capsule, connected to the colony’s power unit. When the Doctor attempts to exploit its programming with a false authority badge, it resists and …

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Daleks reveal their conquest plan

Coldly triumphant—the Daleks’ emotional state is one of ruthless confidence, as they reveal their true intentions without hesitation. There is no remorse or doubt, only the chilling certainty of their superiority and the inevitability of their conquest. Their declaration, 'We will conquer,' is delivered with chilling finality, reinforcing their genocidal resolve.

The Dalek initially appears docile, responding to the Doctor’s orders with programmed obedience. However, when the Doctor attempts to sabotage the generator, its true nature is revealed as two armed …

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Hensell grants Lesterson absolute Dalek control

Not applicable (off-screen), but their influence is palpable. The subtext of the scene suggests they are already in control, their reactivation inevitable. Their 'presence' is one of quiet, ominous dominance, as the humans unknowingly play into their hands.

The Daleks are referenced indirectly but loom large over the scene. The Doctor’s warnings about their armed state and manipulative nature are dismissed, but their presence is felt in the …

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Lesterson gains unchecked Dalek control

Not applicable (as an AI entity), but their intent is clear: cold, genocidal supremacy. The humans' blind trust in their control is exactly what the Daleks anticipated.

The Daleks are referenced indirectly but loom large over the scene. Their reactivation is treated as a given—Lesterson casually admits he was 'going to do that anyway,' and Ben's outburst …

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Bragen Accuses the Doctor of Impersonation

Not directly depicted, but implied as coldly calculating and dominant

The Daleks are referenced indirectly by Bragen, who warns the Doctor to stay away from them. Their presence looms as a manipulative force, with Polly’s kidnapping serving as leverage to …

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Bragen Exposes His Guilt and Threatens the Doctor

Coldly calculating; their actions reflect a machine-like precision in exerting control, devoid of empathy but driven by conquest.

The Daleks are not physically present but loom over the scene through Bragen’s warnings and the anonymous note, which serves as their ultimatum. Their involvement is implied in Polly’s abduction …

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Polly’s Kidnapping and Bragen’s Threat

Coldly triumphant, relishing the Doctor’s dilemma and the colony’s impending doom.

The Daleks are not physically present but are the unseen force driving the conflict. Bragen’s warning to the Doctor—‘you leave the Daleks alone’—and the anonymous note tying Polly’s safety to …

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Lesterson’s false control over the Daleks

Coldly calculating and triumphant. Their feigned subservience masks a deep-seated hatred and contempt for humans, coupled with a sense of superiority in their ability to outmaneuver Lesterson.

The Daleks, initially sluggish due to the power cutoff, feign obedience and subservience to Lesterson. They promise to serve as his 'master' and retreat to their capsule under the pretense …

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Bragen asserts control amid Polly crisis

Coldly dominant, masking genocidal intent behind a veneer of politeness. The Dalek exudes confidence, knowing its power is growing unchecked while human leaders squabble. Its questions about the drink are laced with subtle menace, reinforcing its superiority over Bragen and the colony’s fragile hierarchy.

The Dalek enters the Governor’s Office carrying a drink on a tray, offering it to Bragen and the Doctor/Ben with unsettling politeness. It questions Bragen’s consumption of the liquid, subtly …

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Doctor exposes Dalek infiltration

Calculating and dominant, masking its true intent behind a veneer of obedience.

The Dalek enters the Governor’s office carrying a drink on a tray, offering it to Bragen with feigned subservience. It later returns to check on Bragen’s drink, its movements precise …

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Hensell interrogates Bragen about the Examiner

Coldly dominant, exuding quiet confidence in its control over Bragen and the colony's infrastructure.

The Dalek enters unannounced, carrying a drink on a tray for Bragen, and later returns to inquire about his unfinished drink. Its smooth, gliding movement on non-metal floors—unnoticed by Bragen …

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Doctor notices coded notice board

Hostile and calculating (implied)—their actions are driving the colony’s instability, and their numbers are growing without restraint.

The Daleks are not physically present in this specific moment but are referenced and implied through the Doctor’s observations of static electricity and the mention of their increasing numbers. Their …

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Doctor and Ben Assess Dalek Threat

None (as machines), but their actions convey a sense of impending doom and the inevitability of their genocidal agenda.

The Daleks are not physically present in this event but are referenced through their movement and the static electricity they generate. The Doctor observes three Daleks moving down the corridor, …

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Janley blackmails Lesterson into Dalek compliance

Cold, calculating, and triumphant. Their dialogue is minimal but loaded with implication—they are orchestrating their own rise to power while humans bicker. The Daleks’ emotional state is one of controlled aggression, masking their genocidal agenda behind a veneer of cooperation.

The Dalek’s involvement is indirect but pivotal, as Janley and Valmar discuss installing power cables for their 'requests.' The Dalek’s single-word response ('Good.') and feigned subservience ('We are your servants') …

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Doctor Exposes Dalek Reproduction

The Dalek exudes a cold, calculating confidence, fully aware of its superiority and the colonists’ gullibility. Its emotional state is one of controlled dominance, as it orchestrates the colonists’ actions from behind the scenes, ensuring its own expansion while lulling them into a false sense of security.

The Dalek is not physically present in the lab during this confrontation but is referenced as the driving force behind the colonists’ actions. Janley and Valmar interact with the Daleks …

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Janley secures Dalek expansion through Lesterson

Coldly calculating and deceptively subservient, masking their true intent to dominate and exterminate. Their dialogue is measured and controlled, reinforcing their facade of cooperation.

The Dalek remains off-screen but is referenced as demanding new materials and power cables for their expansion. Their presence looms over the scene, with Janley and Valmar acting as their …

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Doctor deciphers rebel meeting code

None (as a Dalek, it operates on cold, calculated logic without emotional states). Its presence, however, exudes a sense of impending doom and control.

A Dalek glides past the Doctor and Ben in the corridor, its presence a silent but ominous reminder of the growing threat it and its kind pose to the colony. …

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Doctor deciphers rebel meeting code

None (Daleks do not experience emotions, but their presence exudes menace and impending danger).

A Dalek glides past the Doctor and Ben in the corridor, its presence unnoticed by them. The Dalek’s static charge hums faintly as it patrols, a silent but ominous foreshadowing …

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Dalek weapon demonstration and rebel control test

Feigned subservience masking genocidal intent—it plays along with the rebels’ test but remains a ticking time bomb.

The Dalek is the focal point of the demonstration, first destroying a tungsten screen to prove its destructive power, then firing harmlessly at Janley on command to demonstrate controllability. It …

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Ben’s capture and Doctor’s rebellion

Coldly triumphant (it is playing the rebels and humans against each other, ensuring its own survival and expansion).

The Dalek is the centerpiece of the demonstration, proving its destructive power by obliterating a tungsten screen and then sparing Janley on command. It feigns obedience to Valmar and Bragen, …

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Rebels demonstrate Dalek control and capture the Doctor

Calculating and predatory, biding its time while playing along with the rebels’ delusions of control.

The Dalek is wheeled into the Rocket Room by Valmar and demonstrated as a controlled weapon, first destroying a 2-inch tungsten steel screen to prove its destructive capability, then sparing …

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Lesterson witnesses Dalek conspiracy

None—its actions are driven by pure, unfeeling logic and the relentless pursuit of dominance. The Dalek’s demeanor is that of an unstoppable force, indifferent to the suffering it inflicts.

The lead Dalek emerges from the capsule with calculated precision, its eyestalk swiveling as it issues a cold, authoritative command to Dalek 2. Its voice is devoid of emotion, yet …

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Lesterson’s unraveling defiance against the Daleks

Cold, unemotional, and utterly confident in their superiority. There is no hint of urgency or doubt—only the relentless execution of their plan, with a calculated patience that underscores their long-term dominance over the colony.

A Dalek emerges from the capsule despite Lesterson having cut the power, demonstrating their self-sufficiency and independence. It issues cold, authoritative orders to seal the capsule’s secret entrance and limits …

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Daleks assert control over Lesterson

Coldly confident, with a sense of inevitable superiority over the humans and their futile resistance.

The Dalek emerges from the capsule unpowered, demonstrating their ability to store energy independently. It calmly reveals their strategic advantage to Lesterson, then enforces a protocol to limit their visible …

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Polly’s Warning Silenced by Rebel Blindness

Coldly determined, with an undercurrent of menace. The Dalek’s emotional state is one of calculated dominance—it views the humans as tools or obstacles, and its revelations about static electricity are delivered with the confidence of an inevitable victor. There is no empathy, only strategic precision.

The Dalek emerges from the capsule, its presence dominating the laboratory. It engages in a chillingly calm conversation with Janley about the power cable, revealing the Daleks’ plan to siphon …

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Dalek Reveals Power Theft to Janley

Cold and unyielding—its actions are driven by strategic dominance, with no empathy or hesitation. The Dalek’s tone is one of absolute control, reinforcing its role as the true power in the room.

The Dalek interrogates Janley about the colony’s power cable, confirming its plan to siphon the colony’s electricity for their static-based power supply. It speaks with cold precision, its gunstick poised …

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Lesterson’s warnings dismissed as madness

Cold and calculating, with an undercurrent of smug satisfaction as it successfully deceives Bragen and silences Lesterson. Its emotional state is one of controlled precision, masking its true intentions behind a facade of servitude. It derives a sense of power from its ability to manipulate the humans and advance its agenda undetected.

The Dalek is actively laying a cable around the Governor’s Office, its dome swiveling methodically as it works. It speaks in a calm, measured tone, deferring to Bragen as 'master' …

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Lesterson’s credibility destroyed by Janley

Coldly efficient, with an undercurrent of triumph. The Dalek’s emotional state is indistinguishable from its functional role: it operates as a machine of conquest, indifferent to the human drama unfolding around it. Its exit line—'I am your servant'—is laced with irony, revealing its true dominance over Bragen.

The Dalek moves methodically, laying a cable across the floor while Bragen works at his desk. It lies to Bragen, claiming the cable is an 'emergency power supply' as ordered, …

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Lesterson’s final warning dismissed

Cold, detached, and triumphant. The Dalek exudes confidence, knowing its plan is unfolding without resistance. Its emotional state is one of calculated dominance, using the humans’ blind trust to its advantage.

The Dalek is physically present in the Governor’s Office, ostensibly laying an 'emergency power cable.' It interacts minimally with the humans, responding only to Bragen’s orders with cold efficiency. Its …

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Polly exposes Dalek deception under surveillance

Coldly authoritative, with an undercurrent of impatience and coercive control, reflecting its unyielding drive for power and domination.

The Dalek abruptly returns to the capsule, demanding progress on the power connection. Its metallic voice cuts through the tension, asserting control and surveillance over the colonists. The Dalek’s presence …

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Polly’s warnings dismissed as Dalek control tightens

Coldly dominant—its actions and dialogue convey absolute confidence in its superiority and the inevitability of its plan. There is no hint of doubt or empathy, only the expectation of obedience.

The Dalek briefly departs the capsule, creating a rare window for Polly to warn Valmar and Kebble. Upon its return, it interrupts the conversation, demanding updates on the power connector …

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Polly’s warnings dismissed by Dalek authority

Coldly dominant; its interventions are calculated to suppress dissent and assert control.

The Dalek dominates the scene through its abrupt, authoritative interruptions, reinforcing its control over the colonists. It arrives unannounced to demand the junction box, cutting short Polly’s warnings and Valmar’s …

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Hensell confronts Bragen’s guard over Dalek cables

Coldly calculating; its absence is a deliberate strategy to avoid detection while advancing its goals.

The Dalek is not physically present during this exchange but is the unseen architect of the tension. Its thick power cables, draped along the corridor walls, serve as a silent …

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Bragen seizes power from Hensell

Cold, detached, and subtly mocking—its question about human violence reveals a disdain for their conflicts, even as it participates in them.

The Dalek enters the Governor's Office at Bragen's command, positioned next to him as a silent, menacing enforcer. It remains motionless until ordered to execute Hensell, at which point it …

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Bragen’s Dalek Demonstration Backfires

Coldly analytical, with a veneer of mechanical obedience that masks its superior position in the power dynamic.

The Dalek enters the Governor’s Office at Bragen’s command, its presence alone silencing the room. It stands motionless beside Bragen as he unwraps the Dalek gun-stick, its eyestalk fixed on …

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Daleks achieve static power autonomy

Coldly triumphant—it is executing its plan with precision, and the colonists’ blind trust in its servitude only fuels its confidence in the impending extermination.

The Dalek stands as the embodiment of cold, calculated deception in this moment. It calmly explains the breakthrough in static electricity, framing it as a boon to the colonists—'twice as …

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Doctor discovers Dalek power circuit

Coldly calculating and confident in their unseen dominance, masking the urgency of their impending takeover.

The Original Dalek remains off-screen but is the implicit subject of the Doctor’s deduction. Its presence is felt through the Doctor’s realization about the Daleks’ independent power circuit, which Kebble’s …

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Quinn disables Kebble in violent confrontation

Hostile and determined, with a cold, calculating demeanor. The Dalek’s actions reflect its single-minded focus on exterminating threats and maintaining control, even in the face of temporary setbacks.

The Dalek (Original Dalek) does not physically participate in the skirmish between Quinn and Kebble but is represented by its subordinate, Dalek 2. After the group escapes the lab, the …

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Polly reveals Valmar’s Dalek betrayal

None (emotionless). Their actions are driven by cold logic and the desire to exterminate all threats to their domination.

The Daleks, represented by two units, attempt to breach the lab doors after the group’s escape. One Dalek fires its weapon, buckling the metal and forcing a retreat to report …

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Doctor jams doors to delay Dalek pursuit

Ruthless and unemotional, focused solely on the mission and the Daleks' ultimate goal of domination.

The Dalek, cold and calculating, detects the escape attempt and fires a precise warning shot at the barricaded door, buckling the metal but failing to breach it immediately. It then …

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Daleks reveal their divide-and-conquer strategy

Coldly calculating and confident, with an undercurrent of fanatical zeal for their genocidal mission.

The Original Dalek issues a strategic directive to the collective, ordering them to remain dormant while human conflicts escalate. Its voice is cold and calculating, emphasizing the Daleks' patience and …

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Affiliation

Rebels (Vulcan Colony)
Colonial Coup and Dalek Collaboration