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Hopper

cautious pragmatic safety-focused reluctant
Security chief and rocket pilot for Professor Parry's expedition, reporting directly to Parry and enforcing safety protocols. Prioritizes escape and survival, often clashing with bolder team members over exploration risks.
19 appearances
Expedition Security and Rocket Operations
Also known as: Mister Hopper

Hopper's Journey

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19 moments
S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Explosive breach into Telos tomb

Skeptical and frustrated, with a brief moment of excitement at the discovery, but quickly reverting to caution.

Hopper, the armed security specialist, expresses skepticism and urgency to leave the site, criticizing the expedition's goals and the use of explosives. His tone is sharp and dismissive, reflecting his …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Expedition breaches Telos tomb entrance

Skeptical and frustrated, his desire to leave the dangerous site clashing with his professional obligation to see the expedition through—at least for now.

Hopper, the armed security specialist, urges Rogers to hurry with the detonation, his blond hair and American drawl marking him as an outsider to the team’s scientific ambitions. His skepticism …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Death sparks expedition distrust and standoff

Suspicious and protective, with a simmering frustration at the expedition’s disregard for safety—his urgency to retreat is tempered by the Doctor’s intervention, but his distrust remains.

Hopper is the first to draw his gun on the Doctor’s group, his safety-conscious instincts overriding diplomacy. He urges Parry to abandon the mission after the volunteer’s death, his skepticism …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
The Doctor exposes the tomb’s secrets

Cautious and wary; his skepticism is rooted in a desire to protect the team from further harm, particularly after witnessing the electrocution.

Hopper draws his gun on the Doctor upon arrival, expressing skepticism about continuing the expedition after the electrocution. He urges Parry to abandon the mission for safety reasons, his caution …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Doctor defies expedition to open tomb

Suspicious and wary, with a growing sense of urgency to retreat from the tomb’s dangers.

Hopper draws his weapon on the Doctor, Victoria, and Jamie upon their arrival, demanding answers and urging Parry to abandon the mission after the electrocution. His suspicion of the Doctor’s …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Toberman breaches the tomb doors

Cautious and wary, torn between his desire to abandon the mission and his loyalty to Parry's leadership.

Hopper initially draws a gun on the Doctor, suspicious of his arrival. He advocates for abandoning the mission after the electrocution but ultimately defers to Parry's decision. His cautious nature …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Doctor neutralizes tomb defenses

Determined yet cautious, torn between scientific ambition and the need for safety.

Parry leads the expedition and initially questions the Doctor’s arrival but reluctantly accepts his help after the electrocution. He asserts his authority over Klieg and Kaftan, though his leadership is …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Victoria’s ultimatum forces reluctant alliance

Cautiously pragmatic, shifting from skepticism to decisive action as he weighs the risks and the urgency of the situation.

Hopper initially resists Victoria’s ultimatum, demanding clarity on the situation, but quickly recognizes the urgency of the threat. He takes charge, urging Callum to comply and pressing Victoria for details …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Victoria’s desperate ultimatum forces cooperation

Cautiously pragmatic, with a growing sense of urgency as Victoria’s desperation becomes apparent. He masks his own anxiety with a calm, measured demeanor, but his decision to cooperate signals his recognition of the life-or-death situation.

Hopper initially resists Victoria’s urgency, crossing his arms and frowning as he questions the situation. His posture is defensive, but his tone shifts from skepticism to reluctant cooperation when he …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Hopper disarms Kaftan in high-stakes standoff

Focused and authoritative, with an undercurrent of tension as he prepares to face the unknown dangers below.

Hopper takes charge of the situation, exploiting Victoria’s scream to lunge forward and disarm Kaftan. He hands the gun to Callum, orders him to watch Kaftan, and prepares to descend …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Hopper risks descent into Cybermen tomb

Nervous and cooperative, but clearly uneasy about the risks involved. His hesitation suggests he is aware of the dangers but trusts Hopper’s judgment.

Callum assists Hopper by examining the wiring to open the hatch and provides smoke grenades for Hopper’s descent. He stands by to cut the power if needed, showing cooperation and …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Controller orders Cybermat activation

Determined and focused, with an underlying tension born of the high stakes and the need to act quickly.

Hopper takes charge of the Central Chamber, confronting Kaftan and disarming her with a swift, decisive move. He directs Callum to stand by the power cutoff and prepares to descend …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Doctor leads desperate escape through smoke

Cautiously pragmatic, with a focus on executing the Doctor’s plan to ensure the group’s survival.

Captain Hopper proposes blocking the tunnel to halt the Cybermen’s advance, but the Doctor redirects his focus to the hatch. Hopper’s cautious yet decisive nature is evident as he prepares …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Toberman’s Ambush and Capture

Decisive and focused, with a sense of urgency matching the Doctor’s. His emotional state is one of controlled tension—he is ready to act but acknowledges the Doctor’s superior strategic mind.

Captain Hopper stands with the Doctor in the cavern, discussing tactical options to block the Cybermen’s advance. His proposal to ‘block off this tunnel’ is quickly rejected by the Doctor, …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Jamie and Parry’s Desperate Ascent

Frantic and urgent, with a underlying current of fear for the team’s safety.

Hopper stands at the top of the ladder, barking orders with a mix of urgency and frustration. His voice is sharp and commanding, reflecting his role as the security chief …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Victoria sacrifices herself to save the Doctor

Tense and alert, with a sense of grim satisfaction at outmaneuvering the Cybermen, but aware of the group’s vulnerabilities and losses.

Hopper is the tactical leader during the escape, barking orders to Callum ('As soon as the Doctor's up, slam down the hatch!') and warning the group about the Cybermen’s proximity. …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Hatch closure traps Cybermen and allies

Tense and focused during the escape → commanding and relieved once the hatch is secured → matter-of-fact about the abandonment of Klieg and Toberman, betraying a calculated acceptance of loss.

Hopper is the tactical backbone of the escape, barking orders with military precision. He helps Jamie and Parry out of the hatch, then turns his focus to the Doctor’s plight, …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Klieg’s Failed Rescue and Imprisonment

Resolute and slightly impatient, prioritizing the rocket’s launch over internal conflicts but aware of the group’s fragility.

Hopper initially resists opening the hatch but relents, ordering Callum to do so. After Klieg emerges, Hopper takes charge, orders Klieg and Kaftan imprisoned in the testing room, and departs …

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S5E3 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 3
Hopper imprisons Klieg and Kaftan

Neutral and focused, treating the imprisonment as a routine task.

Callum follows Hopper’s orders without question, escorting Klieg and Kaftan to the testing room for imprisonment. His role is that of an intermediary, executing Hopper’s decisions with quiet efficiency. His …

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Affiliation

Professor Parry's Archaeological Expedition to Telos
Archaeological Excavation of Cybermen Sites on Telos