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Katarina

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Katarina appears as a memory fragment extracted from the Doctor’s mind during the duplication machine’s violent extraction process. She materializes among the Doctor’s other companions—both past and present—on the machine’s monitor, a fleeting image of a figure caught in the rupture of time and memory. Her presence doesn’t register as a living voice or conscious actor, but as a spectral imprint, a life recalled under threat. There is no dialogue, no agency in her manifestation—only the brief, jarring clarity of a name among many, a shadow cast by the machine’s brutal mechanization of the mind.
43 appearances
Memory extraction technology

Katarina's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

43 moments
S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Cassandra orders Cressida’s surveillance

Fearful and hesitant, torn between her loyalty to Cassandra and the ominous auguries she has witnessed.

Katarina hesitates to follow Cassandra’s order to surveil Cressida, citing ominous auguries. She is visibly fearful, her hands trembling slightly as she speaks. Cassandra’s sharp rebuke silences her, and she …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Cassandra’s Warnings Ignored in Priam’s Court

Hesitant and conflicted, torn between her devotion to Cassandra and her own misgivings about the task.

Katarina stands hesitantly near Cassandra, her posture submissive as she listens to the priestess’s commands. She begins to question the auguries but is quickly silenced by Cassandra’s sharp rebuke. Reluctantly, …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Vicki’s loyalty tested in the square

Neutral but attentive, fulfilling her duty to Cassandra with quiet efficiency, devoid of personal judgment or emotion.

Katarina is spotted by Vicki in the crowd and later ordered by Cassandra to stay with her. She remains silent and obedient, her presence a subtle but constant reminder of …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Cassandra Accuses Vicki of Witchcraft

Neutral and observant, fulfilling her duty without emotional investment in the outcome.

Katarina, Cassandra's handmaiden, is assigned to watch over Vicki at Cassandra's command. She interacts briefly with Vicki in the city square, her presence a silent but ominous reminder of the …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Vicki redirects Doctor into TARDIS

Mildly curious but otherwise emotionally detached, operating within her role as a servant to Vicki and Cassandra. Her question about the Doctor suggests a flicker of wonder, but her primary state is one of dutiful obedience.

Katarina is introduced by Vicki to the Doctor as a Trojan handmaiden, standing passively but attentively between them. She is given a direct order to find Diomede and bring him …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Katarina rescues Steven under false pretenses

Calm yet urgent, masking a deep sense of purpose and a touch of fatalistic resolve. Her actions suggest a blend of divine devotion and practical urgency, driven by her belief in omens and her loyalty to Cassandra.

Katarina approaches Steven with a composed yet urgent demeanor, her voice steady as she delivers a calculated lie to gain his trust. She physically supports the wounded Steven, guiding him …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Odysseus seizes the TARDIS as war spoils

Determined yet resigned, her actions driven by a mix of urgency and the quiet acceptance of divine will.

Katarina assists the Doctor in carrying the gravely injured Steven into the TARDIS, following his precise instructions with careful, deliberate movements. She handles Steven with a mix of compassion and …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Odysseus confronts the TARDIS’s vanishing

Anxious but resolute, her emotions a mix of concern for Steven and awe at the unfolding events, which she interprets through her fatalistic worldview.

Katarina assists the Doctor and Vicki in carefully carrying the gravely injured Steven toward the TARDIS, following the Doctor's urgent instructions with anxious precision. She moves with a mix of …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Doctor’s Desperate TARDIS Descent

Serene and resigned, with underlying curiosity about the TARDIS and the Doctor’s true nature, though her fatalism remains unshaken.

Katarina stands by helplessly, watching Steven’s decline with a serene fatalism that contrasts with the Doctor’s panic. She initially mistakes the TARDIS for the 'beyond,' a divine journey to the …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Doctor entrusts Steven to Katarina

Serene and resigned, her fatalistic worldview allowing her to accept Steven’s condition and her own impending death without fear, providing a stark contrast to the Doctor’s frantic energy.

Katarina stands quietly by Steven’s side, watching his condition with a fatalistic calm. She accepts the Doctor’s delegation of care without question, her belief in the afterlife shaping her serene …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Steven’s delirious plea for Vicki

A state of quiet, spiritual acceptance, detached from the immediate chaos around her, as she interprets the TARDIS as a divine vessel carrying her soul beyond the world.

Katarina stands by, watching the Doctor and Steven with quiet fatalism. She is convinced she is in the afterlife, referencing Cressida’s prophecies and her belief that she is destined to …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Doctor confirms Steven’s poisoning

Anxious and overwhelmed, her emotional state is a mix of fear for Steven’s life and trust in the Doctor’s guidance, though her helplessness is evident.

Katarina hovers anxiously by Steven’s side, her hands wringing in distress as she watches his feverish state. She questions the Doctor with a mix of desperation and naivety, her voice …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Kurt’s Sacrifice and Dalek Hunt Begins

Uncertain and concerned, but resigned to following the Doctor’s instructions. There is a sense of unease about the strange location, but she does not question the Doctor’s judgment or her own role in the group.

Katarina emerges from the TARDIS with the Doctor, expressing concern about the strange location. She is instructed to stay with Steven while the Doctor searches for medicine. Her role in …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Bret’s Desperation and the TARDIS Arrival

Concerned and slightly overwhelmed by the jungle’s alien nature, but her trust in the Doctor steadies her. She is not yet aware of the immediate dangers (Bret’s presence or the Daleks), which adds a layer of vulnerability to her role as caretaker.

Katarina emerges from the TARDIS alongside the Doctor, her wide-eyed gaze taking in the alien jungle with a mix of awe and trepidation. She expresses concern about the strange environment …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Vyon’s Desperation and the Doctor’s Arrival

Concerned and slightly anxious, but resigned to following the Doctor’s lead. Her emotional state is a mix of obedience and quiet trepidation, as she senses the jungle’s threats but lacks the agency to challenge the Doctor’s decisions.

Katarina follows the Doctor out of the TARDIS, expressing concern about their strange surroundings. She obediently agrees to stay behind and guard the ship, pulling the lever to close the …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Vyon exploits Doctor’s careless departure

Concerned but powerless, trusting the Doctor’s judgment despite internal unease about the unguarded TARDIS.

Katarina remains inside the TARDIS as instructed, though her compliance is passive rather than active. The Doctor’s departure leaves her in a state of anxious uncertainty, but she does not …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Steven’s Collapse and Bret’s Deception

Concerned for Steven’s well-being but overly trusting of Bret’s story; her emotional state is one of anxious compliance, driven by her desire to follow instructions and maintain order.

Katarina, the ancient handmaid, attempts to calm Steven with vague assurances about the Doctor’s return and the TARDIS as a 'temple,' revealing her limited understanding of their situation. She naively …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Bret Activates the TARDIS Scanner

Calm and reassuring on the surface, but her trust in Bret’s deception leaves her vulnerable to manipulation, unaware of the tension she is helping to create.

Katarina, the trusting handmaid from Troy, tends to Steven with calm reassurance, insisting that the Doctor will return soon. When Bret enters the TARDIS under the pretense of being sent …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Steven’s Illness-Fueled Attack on Vyon

Deeply unsettled, bordering on panic. Her shock is not just at the physical violence, but at the betrayal of the trust she has placed in Steven. There’s a childlike fear in her voice, a plea for the world to return to the stability she once knew, even if only for a moment.

Katarina stands frozen in shock as Steven’s spanner arcs toward Bret Vyon. Her voice cracks with disbelief as she calls out Steven’s name, a plea for him to stop. Her …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Doctor restrains Vyon and reassures Katarina

Concerned for Steven’s health but trusting of the Doctor’s judgment, unaware of the deeper tensions or the true stakes of Vyon’s warnings.

Katarina tends to Steven, who is asleep and recovering from blood poisoning, her focus entirely on his health. She reassures the Doctor about Steven’s condition but denies that Bret Vyon …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Bret’s panic disrupts Steven’s treatment

Anxious and conflicted (her devotion to Steven wars with her distrust of Bret and fear of the Doctor’s disapproval, making her emotionally pliable).

Katarina sits at Steven’s side, pressing a cool cloth to his brow with anxious devotion. Her hands tremble slightly as she follows Bret’s instructions to administer the tablets, her hesitation …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Bret manipulates Katarina into treating Steven

Deeply conflicted—her protective instincts for Steven war with her fear of the Doctor’s disapproval and her distrust of Bret. She is emotionally raw, her actions driven by desperation and a sense of duty.

Katarina sits at Steven’s side, pressing a cool cloth to his brow as his fever rages. She is visibly anxious, torn between her loyalty to the Doctor and her desire …

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S3E11 · Day of Armageddon
Doctor gambles on Dalek city infiltration

Concerned but resolute; her loyalty to the Doctor and companions fuels her insistence on action.

Watches over Steven as he recovers, providing emotional and physical support. Explains the group’s situation to the Doctor, defending Bret’s actions in helping them escape. Urges the Doctor to act …

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S3E11 · Day of Armageddon
Doctor entrusts Bret with critical warning

Anxious and protective, though her faith in the Doctor tempers her fear.

Katarina stands nearby, her concern for the Doctor’s safety evident but unspoken. She does not directly participate in the exchange between the Doctor and Bret but remains a silent witness …

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S3E11 · Day of Armageddon
Doctor demands Dalek infiltration

Anxious and fearful for the Doctor’s well-being, but trusting in his judgment and leadership.

Katarina stands by as the group ties up Zephon and debates the Doctor’s plan. She expresses worry about the Doctor’s safety, questioning whether he will be safe during the infiltration. …

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S3E11 · Day of Armageddon
Team exploits distraction to rescue Zephon

Anxious for the Doctor’s safety but resolute in her commitment to the team’s mission.

Katarina emerges from hiding with Steven and Bret, her concern for the Doctor’s safety immediately surfacing in her dialogue. She questions whether the Daleks will harm him, her voice tinged …

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S3E11 · Day of Armageddon
Alarms Shatter Fragile Hope

Desperate and unraveling, her faith in the Doctor’s return bordering on prayer.

Katarina assists in binding and dumping the Spar ship’s crew, but her emotional state is far more fragile than Steven’s or Bret’s. Her gasping plea (‘He must come. He must …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Doctor reveals Dalek conspiracy and Chen’s betrayal

Bewildered and slightly anxious, with a quiet determination to understand. Her emotional state is one of passive confusion, but her loyalty to the Doctor and the group keeps her grounded.

Katarina stands slightly apart from the group, her confusion evident as she struggles to comprehend the Doctor’s revelations. She listens intently but her questions about their location and the situation …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Doctor reveals taranium’s lethal threat

Uncertainty mixed with loyalty, as she tries to reconcile the Doctor’s warnings with her limited understanding of the situation.

Katarina, the ancient handmaiden from Troy, expresses confusion about returning to Earth and the current situation. Her dialogue reveals her lack of understanding of the broader context, but she remains …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Doctor deflects Steven’s urgency with cryptic inaction

Curious and slightly overwhelmed, with a growing sense of unease as the tape’s contents unfold. She is not yet fully aware of the stakes but trusts the Doctor’s guidance, even as the group’s tension mounts.

Katarina watches the interaction between Steven and the Doctor with quiet curiosity, her confusion over the unfamiliar technology (the tape player) evident in her hesitant questions. She is addressed by …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Cory’s Tape Exposes Dalek Galactic War

Curious and overwhelmed, her faith in the Doctor steadying her as she grapples with the Daleks’ threat and the Spar ship’s alienness.

Katarina observes the taranium core and the tape playback in silence, her curiosity piqued by the Spar ship’s unfamiliar technology. She remarks on its strangeness compared to the TARDIS, her …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Doctor reveals Dalek desperation via Cory’s tape

Curious and slightly awed, with a sense of quiet determination.

Katarina observes the taranium core and the tape recording quietly, serving as a contrast to Steven’s impatience. She is called over by the Doctor to witness the tape’s contents, her …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Daleks deploy Randomiser to intercept Spar

Cold and efficient, devoid of emotion but fully committed to the Dalek cause and the Black Dalek’s orders.

A Dalek minion tracks the progress of the Spar ship and reports its proximity to Desperus. This Dalek is a subordinate in the Dalek hierarchy, acting under the direct command …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Forced Desperus Crash Landing

Terrified and disoriented, but her faith in the Doctor keeps her from panicking outright. She’s acutely aware of her powerlessness in this moment, relying on the others to guide her through the crisis.

Katarina clings to a nearby surface as the Spar lurches, her eyes wide with confusion and fear. She asks, ‘What’s happening?’—her voice trembling—as the ship’s violent movements disorient her. Unlike …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Dalek Randomiser diverts ship to Desperus

Confused and alarmed, with a growing sense of dread as she realizes the ship is out of control. Her emotional state is a mix of fear and trust—fear of the unknown, but trust in the Doctor to navigate the crisis.

Katarina is visibly alarmed by the sudden lurch of the ship, her confusion evident in her wide-eyed reaction and simple question, ‘What’s happening?’ She stands slightly apart from the others, …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Bors reasserts dominance before the ship arrives

Resigned and fearful, their emotional state is one of quiet endurance—they are acutely aware of the violence and instability around them but lack the power or will to intervene or escape.

The unnamed women in the cave serve as silent witnesses to the power struggle between Bors and Kirksen, their presence underscoring the brutal hierarchy of Desperus. They remain passive, obeying …

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S3E12 · Devil's Planet
Black Dalek orders Doctor’s elimination

Unseen but likely resolute; her past experiences would steel her against the Daleks’ terror.

Katarina is indirectly referenced as a companion of the Doctor, now a fugitive marked for Dalek extermination. Her ancient origins and devotion to the Doctor make her an unlikely but …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Kirksen’s Desperate Hostage Gambit

Overwhelming fear and helplessness, with a quiet determination to endure the ordeal without further provoking Kirksen. Her emotional state is a mirror to the crew’s desperation—she is the innocent caught in the crossfire of Kirksen’s trauma and the larger conflict with the Daleks.

Katarina is held tightly in Kirksen’s grip, her body tense and her face pale with fear. She does not speak, but her wide eyes and shallow breathing convey her terror. …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Katarina’s Sacrificial End in the Airlock

A mix of terror and resolute determination, driven by her faith and unwavering loyalty to her companions.

Katarina, held hostage by Kirksen, screams in distress as she is dragged into the airlock. Realizing the only way to save her companions is to act, she breaks free from …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Katarina’s Sacrifice and Crew Fractures

Terrified yet resolute, her fear giving way to a sudden, selfless determination to protect the crew at any cost.

Katarina is held hostage by Kirksen in the airlock, screaming for help as the crew debates whether to comply with his demands. She breaks free during the standoff, clawing at …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Katarina’s Sacrifice in the Airlock

Terrified yet resolute, her fear giving way to a sudden, decisive act of heroism driven by her loyalty to the crew and her ancient faith.

Katarina is held hostage by Kirksen in the airlock, screaming continuously as the standoff escalates. She seizes a moment of distraction to break free, claw at Kirksen's face, and trigger …

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S3E21 · Destruction of Time
Daleks reduced to dust

N/A (posthumous mention, but her loss is a source of sorrow and reflection).

Katarina is mentioned posthumously by Steven alongside Bret and Sara as a companion who perished in the fight against the Daleks. Her name is part of the Doctor’s reflection on …

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S3E21 · Destruction of Time
Doctor and Steven confront Sara’s legacy

Absent but deeply mourned. Her memory is tied to the grief and weariness felt by Steven and the Doctor, emphasizing the personal cost of their survival.

Katarina is named by Steven alongside Bret and Sara as a fallen companion, reinforcing the theme of irreversible loss. Though not physically present, her memory is invoked as part of …

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Affiliation

Greek Forces (Siege of Troy)
Trojan War Siege, Deception, and Naval Assault Operations

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 3 · anchor