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Benton (RSF East Coast Research Centre)

disciplined authoritative loyal obedient stoic
Republican Security Forces platoon commander during the Inferno crisis; enforces Brigade Leader Stewart's orders at the East Coast Research Centre; transformed by Stahlman in 'Inferno Part 4'. Distinct from UNIT's Sergeant Benton.
28 appearances
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Also known as: Benton 2, BENTON 2

Benton (RSF …'s Journey

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28 moments
S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor ambushed in hostile parallel world

Righteous indignation—he’s not just following orders; he’s enforcing what he believes is justice, rooted in the regime’s ideology.

Benton 2’s role in this ambush is that of the commanding officer, his voice booming with authority as he orders the pursuit ('Well, get after him!'). He doesn’t question Latimer …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor branded as saboteur

Authoritatively aggressive, driven by the regime’s militarized mindset. His emotional state is one of controlled hostility, treating the Doctor’s escape as a direct challenge to his authority that must be met with force.

Benton 2 responds to Latimer 2’s accusation with an immediate order to pursue the Doctor, reinforcing the military’s authority in this parallel world. His command is authoritative and aggressive, reflecting …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor evades soldiers, confronts Wyatt

Focused and professional, with no emotional conflict. His role is purely functional, aligned with the RSF’s objectives.

Latimer 2 assists Benton 2 in searching for the Doctor, suggesting alternative routes for pursuit. Later, he participates in the Doctor’s capture after Liz Shaw’s whistle summons them. His actions …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor outmaneuvers Bromley in storage tank

Coldly dutiful, with no hesitation in carrying out orders. His emotional state is one of rigid adherence to the regime’s protocols, devoid of personal conflict or empathy.

Benton 2, a soldier in the parallel world, pursues the Doctor on foot after he abandons Bessie. He searches the storage tank area, follows Liz Shaw’s orders to capture the …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor Reveals Parallel World Knowledge

Hostile and alert, with a sense of duty-driven aggression. His emotional state is one of quiet menace, ready to enforce Stewart’s orders without question.

Benton 2, a soldier in the regime’s security forces, stands silently but authoritatively beside Stewart. His brief command for the Doctor to ‘keep quiet’ reinforces Stewart’s control and the hostile …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Stahlman dismisses the Doctor’s warnings

Stoic and unyielding, with no visible emotional response. Benton 2’s emotional state is one of detached efficiency; he carries out his orders with mechanical precision, treating the Doctor as a threat to be neutralized. His silence amplifies the regime’s brutality, reducing the Doctor’s pleas to irrelevance.

Benton 2 serves as the regime’s enforcer, using his rifle to physically steer the Doctor back to the office at Stahlman 2’s command. His actions are silent but menacing, reinforcing …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Stewart orders Doctor’s execution

Cold and detached, with an undercurrent of ruthless efficiency. His emotional state is largely suppressed, reflecting his role as an instrument of the regime. There’s no hint of empathy or doubt—only loyalty to the system and the duty to enforce its will. His presence amplifies the oppressive atmosphere of the office.

Benton 2 stands rigidly at attention, his rifle at the ready, enforcing Stewart’s orders with military precision. He interrupts the Doctor’s attempts to reason with Stewart, reinforcing the regime’s authority …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor faces execution order in dystopian camp

Cold, authoritative indifference—he views the Doctor as a threat to be eliminated, his actions driven by blind loyalty to the regime.

Benton 2 stands rigidly beside the Doctor, his rifle at the ready, enforcing Stewart's authority with cold efficiency. He barks orders at the Doctor—'On your feet!'—and delivers a chilling remark …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor’s warnings dismissed as espionage

Cold, disciplined detachment—his emotions are subsumed by his role as an enforcer. There is no hint of doubt or hesitation; he is a tool of the Republic, executing orders without question. His hostility is procedural, not personal.

Benton 2 looms as a menacing presence in Stewart’s office, enforcing the Brigade Leader’s orders with cold efficiency. His physical dominance is underscored by his abrupt commands (‘On your feet!’) …

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S7E21 · Inferno Part 3
Doctor incapacitates guard for escape

Resigned and conflicted; her departure reflects her alignment with the regime’s priorities, even if it means abandoning the Doctor to his fate.

Liz Shaw, departing the office with Stewart, unwittingly enables the Doctor’s attack by removing her presence as a potential witness or obstacle. Though she plays no direct role in the …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor Repairs Computer to Prove His Worth

Tense and wary, balancing his loyalty to Shaw with his instinctive distrust of the Doctor. His emotional state is one of controlled readiness, prepared to act if the situation escalates.

Benton stands at attention, rifle in hand, ready to escort the Doctor to his execution. He follows Shaw’s orders without question initially but expresses reluctance when she allows the Doctor …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor Proposes Reverse Vortex Plan

Resentfully obedient, his frustration simmering beneath a stoic exterior as he watches the Doctor’s influence grow.

Benton stands at attention near the Doctor, his rifle slung over his shoulder, visibly frustrated by Shaw’s override of his orders. He initially resists the Doctor’s repair attempt but complies …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor Appeals to Shaw’s Intellect

Neutral and detached, but with an underlying tension. He is alert to the Doctor’s desperation but remains focused on his duty to maintain order.

Benton stands silently at the door of Stewart’s office, rifle in hand, enforcing the regime’s authority with his presence. He does not speak or intervene, but his posture—rigid and alert—signals …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor exposes Stahlman’s infection

Neutral, devoid of personal investment—his actions are mechanical, driven by duty rather than conviction.

Benton stands at attention near the door, rifle in hand, ready to execute Stewart’s orders. His role is purely functional: he hauls the Doctor away to the security cells without …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor exposes Stahlman’s infection

Stoic and unyielding, with a quiet undercurrent of skepticism toward the Doctor's claims.

Platoon Under Leader Benton stands guard during the interrogation, his rifle at the ready. He remains silent but alert, executing Stewart's orders without hesitation. When commanded, he hauls the Doctor …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Shaw’s Interrogation Tactics Fail

Hostile and authoritarian, with a simmering frustration at the Doctor’s refusal to comply.

Benton 2 forcibly pushes the Doctor into the cell, threatens him with violence by pointing his rifle through the bars, and enforces Shaw’s authority by ordering the Doctor to stand …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Shaw’s Threat Escalates to Stewart

Not directly observable in this moment, but his earlier aggression suggests a mix of impatience and loyalty to the regime’s methods. His absence underscores Shaw’s escalation—she no longer needs his direct enforcement, as the threat of Stewart is enough.

Benton 2 is not physically present during the final exchange between Shaw and the Doctor, having been ordered to wait in the corridor. However, his earlier aggression (pushing the Doctor …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor Mocks Shaw Before Infection Reveals Itself

Impatient and eager to assert control, but restrained by Shaw’s orders.

Benton 2, having been dismissed by Shaw, waits in the corridor outside the cells, his rifle at the ready. Though physically absent from the immediate confrontation, his presence looms as …

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S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor escapes while control room tensions peak

Alert but increasingly uneasy, as the facility’s instability challenges his usual sense of order and control.

Benton is implied to be investigating the aftermath of the Doctor’s escape from the security cells, likely discovering the sentry’s incapacitation or the empty cell. His presence here is reactive, …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Control Room Lockdown and Apocalyptic Revelation

A mix of fear, anger, and resignation, with a growing sense of urgency to escape the inevitable.

Greg Sutton, having been attacked by Stahlman in the drill head, returns to Central Control disoriented but determined. He argues passionately for evacuation, his frustration boiling over as he clashes …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Doctor confirms Earth’s dissolution

Frustrated and resolute (knowing escape is the only rational choice left)

Greg, having been attacked by Stahlman and realizing the futility of their efforts, insists on evacuating the facility. He argues passionately with Stewart, challenging the Brigade Leader’s rigid adherence to …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Greg Challenges Stewart Over Evacuation

Stoic, unquestioning, but increasingly tense

Benton, stoic and obedient, follows Stewart's orders to block all exits and prevent evacuations. He rounds up the remaining security guards, enforcing the Brigade Leader's rigid protocol even as the …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Benton restores order amid chaos

Righteously indignant with a simmering undercurrent of anxiety—his authority is a shield against the chaos, but the cracks are showing.

Benton stands rigid near the tank, his posture exuding military precision as he locks eyes on the disorganized soldiers. His voice is a whipcrack—'You lot! Fall in on the double!'—delivered …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Benton 2’s fractured authority unravels

Panicked and humiliated, masking his fear with increasingly frantic attempts to reassert control. His emotional state oscillates between frustration at the squad’s disobedience and dread at the realization that his authority—and perhaps his life—is slipping away.

Benton 2 stands rigidly in front of his squad, his voice rising in pitch as he issues a flurry of contradictory commands—'Shun! As you were! Shun! Stand at ease!'—his rifle …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Stahlman’s corrupted directive triggers disaster

Terrified and agonized as he is captured, then overwhelmed by pain and horror as the transformation takes hold. His emotional state shifts from fear to primal suffering, mirroring the Greens’ predatory nature.

Benton enters Central Control just as the Greens emerge, only to be captured and dragged toward Stahlman. He pleads desperately as Stahlman strokes his hand over Benton’s face, triggering his …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Stahlman’s monstrous transformation revealed

Terrified, then agonized as his humanity is stripped away

Benton enters Central Control, initially unaware of the Greens’ presence, only to be grabbed and dragged toward Stahlman. His terror is palpable as he pleads for mercy, his voice cracking …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
The Doctor seals Benton’s fate

Shocked and horrified, her initial relief at hearing Stahlman’s voice giving way to abject terror as she witnesses his transformation and the Greens’ emergence. She feels a deep sense of betrayal by the core’s influence.

Williams hears Stahlman’s distorted voice over the intercom and insists on opening the blast door, believing he is still human and in need of rescue. Her initial relief at hearing …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Greg’s Outburst and Stewart’s Sabotage

Cynically opportunistic, masking deeper anxiety about the collapsing situation with sarcasm and institutional posturing.

Brigade Leader Stewart stands as the embodiment of institutional authority, using the moment to undermine the Doctor’s credibility. He mocks the TARDIS as a selfish escape route, highlighting its exclusivity …

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Affiliation

Research Security Force (RSF)
Parallel World Research Complex Security and Saboteur Pursuit Operations