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Space Security Service Agent
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Marc Cory

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Marc Cory commands Space Security Service agents against interstellar threats such as Dalek incursions. He leads field teams including Gordon Lowery and Jeff Garvey, enforcing discipline in hostile environments. Cory pursues intelligence vital to Earth's defense, operating with tactical independence that sometimes bypasses official sanction. His command asserts control over subordinates, prioritizes mission objectives over personal risks, and drives cooperation through classified revelations amid overwhelming dangers.
75 appearances
Space Security Operations
Also known as: Cory

Marc Cory's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

25 moments
S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Garvey’s infected rampage forces Cory’s lethal choice

Vigilant and conflicted (burdened by command but resolute in his choices).

Marc Cory, distracted by Garvey’s absence but hyper-vigilant, works alongside Lowery to repair the ship while dismissing his complaints. When Garvey emerges, Cory acts decisively, firing his ray gun to …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory kills Garvey to save Lowery

Tense, defensive, and urgent—balancing the need to survive with the moral weight of killing Garvey, while also grappling with Lowery’s accusations.

Marc Cory, distracted by Garvey’s absence, grows increasingly tense as he and Lowery argue over repairs. When Garvey emerges infected, Cory acts swiftly, shooting him in self-defense just as Garvey …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory asserts SSS authority and reveals Dalek threat

Urgent and authoritative, with a hint of frustration at Lowery's skepticism and the ship's communication failures. Cory is driven by a sense of duty and the weight of the impending Dalek invasion.

Cory asserts control over the mission by revealing his Space Security Service (SSS) credentials to Lowery, overriding his objections and establishing command authority. He discloses the Daleks' expansion across galaxies, …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory reveals Dalek threat and comms failure

Frustrated and urgent, masking deep concern for Earth’s safety beneath a veneer of professionalism.

Cory takes command of the situation by revealing his Space Security Service identity and asserting authority over Lowery. He methodically explains the Dalek threat, the significance of the Varga plants, …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory admits unauthorized mission to Lowery

A mix of determination and desperation, masking deeper anxiety about the mission’s failure and the crew’s distrust. He is frustrated by Lowery’s resistance but doubles down on his authority, using logic and evidence to regain control. There’s a hint of guilt—perhaps over Garvey’s death—but it’s buried under the weight of the larger threat.

Cory moves with controlled urgency, his demeanor shifting from defensive to assertive as he reveals the mission’s true purpose. He physically dominates the space—handing Lowery his ID and enlistment documents, …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory reveals Dalek invasion evidence

Determined but defensive; his urgency masks a calculated vulnerability—he needs Lowery's cooperation but cannot afford to show weakness. The weight of the Dalek threat and Garvey's death press on him, but his focus on the mission keeps his emotions tightly reined.

Cory dominates the scene physically and narratively, his posture rigid with authority as he flashes his SSS ID and enlistment documents to Lowery. He methodically reveals the Daleks' expansion, the …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Dalek Supreme Orders Alien Ship Annihilation

Urgent and increasingly desperate (implied by the narrowing window to act before the Daleks' destruction order is carried out)

Marc Cory is not physically present in this scene, but his existence and actions are implicitly referenced through the Daleks' discussion of the 'alien spacecraft'—his crashed ship. The Daleks' order …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory’s Urgency Collides with Lowery’s Skepticism

Frustrated urgency bordering on desperation, masking a deeper fear of failure—both in warning Earth and in protecting his crew from the Daleks' ruthlessness.

Marc Cory is in a state of high alert, patrolling the perimeter of the crashed ship while keeping a watchful eye on the three Vargas lurking at the clearing’s edge. …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory reveals Vargas as Dalek weapons

Agitated urgency masking deep anxiety about the Daleks' proximity and the crew's survival.

Cory patrols the perimeter of the crashed ship, returning to Lowery with urgency as he spots the Vargas encroaching. His demeanor shifts from cautious vigilance to agitated frustration as Lowery …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory forces Lowery to prioritize SOS beacon

Controlled urgency with a growing sense of existential dread—his calm exterior masks a deepening awareness of the galactic stakes.

Cory stands firm amid the encroaching Varga plants, his focus shifting from the immediate threat to the broader strategic imperative. He engages in a tense debate with Lowery, dismissing the …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory recognizes Dalek alliance threat

Grimly alarmed, shifting from urgent pragmatism to existential concern as the scale of the Dalek threat becomes undeniable.

Cory stands beside Lowery as they prepare the SOS beacon launcher, his attention initially divided between the encroaching Varga plants and the technical details of the beacon. When the outer-galaxy …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Daleks destroy the ship and hunt survivors

Controlled urgency with a steely resolve—aware of the dire situation but refusing to succumb to panic, channeling his focus into survival.

Cory is the first to sense danger, his instincts sharp as he silences Lowery and orders a retreat. He crouches in the bushes, watching the Daleks with a focused intensity, …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Lowery’s Varga Thorn Infection

Tense, alert, and urgent, with a underlying current of frustration at the loss of their ship and the need to adapt quickly. His emotional state is dominated by the need to survive and complete the mission, but there is no time for empathy or concern for Lowery’s immediate physical state.

Cory is in a state of heightened alert, crouched in the bushes as he watches the Daleks destroy the ship. He moves decisively, urging Lowery to follow him deeper into …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Daleks confirm wreckage and initiate hunt

Alert and urgent, with a controlled intensity that masks deeper frustration. Cory’s emotional state is one of disciplined urgency—he’s acutely aware of the stakes but channels his fear into action, ensuring Lowery follows despite the latter’s hesitation. There’s a flicker of hesitation when Lowery is injured, but he quickly refocuses on escape, revealing his prioritization of the mission over personal safety.

Cory senses Dalek movement and immediately cuts off Lowery’s work on the beacon, ordering a retreat. He crouches in the bushes, observing the Daleks as they arrive and destroy the …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Dalek Supreme dismisses human threat

Unseen but implied desperation (fighting for survival and a chance to warn Earth)

Marc Cory is indirectly referenced as one of the 'hostile beings' from Earth who crash-landed on Kembel. His presence is framed as a potential threat to the Daleks' plans, though …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory leads Lowery through deadly jungle

Controlled urgency with underlying desperation—his calm exterior masks the weight of their precarious situation.

Cory leads the way through the jungle with a tense, focused demeanor, his body language radiating urgency. He speaks only once—'This way.'—his voice sharp and authoritative, cutting through the oppressive …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory kills infected Lowery and records warning

Emotionally hollow yet resolute, Cory operates on pure instinct and duty. The weight of killing Lowery is buried beneath the urgency of his mission, but his voice cracks with desperation as he records the warning. There’s a flicker of defiance in his final moments, a refusal to let the Daleks win, even as he accepts his death.

Cory returns to the jungle clearing to find Lowery writhing in agony, his forearm already sprouting the white spines of Varga infection. Recognizing the immediate threat—Lowery’s descent into violent madness—Cory …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Cory’s Final Transmission and Death

A steely resolve masking the weight of impending doom—Cory operates with cold efficiency, but beneath the surface, there’s a quiet acceptance of his fate, tempered by the desperate hope that his warning will reach Earth.

Cory stands alone in the jungle, his back against the encroaching Dalek threat, as he frantically records his final message into the rescue beacon. His movements are precise but hurried, …

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S3E5 · Mission to the Unknown
Malpha Formalizes the Dalek Alliance

Desperate and frustrated, with a growing sense of helplessness as his warnings go unheeded and the Daleks' power becomes undeniable. His emotional state is inferred through the contrast with the alliance's triumph.

Marc Cory is indirectly referenced in this event as the protagonist whose efforts to warn Earth have already failed. His absence in the scene underscores the futility of his mission, …

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S3E10 · The Nightmare Begins
Distracted officers miss critical warning

Unseen but implied to be desperate or resigned (his disappearance suggests he may have faced overwhelming odds alone).

Marc Cory is referenced indirectly as the missing agent whose patrol near Kembel is discussed by Roald and Lizan. His disappearance is treated as a routine procedural note—‘probably crashed’—rather than …

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

Urgent and grave (his voice conveys the weight of his discovery), with an undercurrent of fatalism (knowing the Daleks would stop at nothing to silence him). His abrupt cutoff suggests panic or interruption, reinforcing the danger.

Marc Cory’s voice, heard only through the recovered tape, delivers a fragmented but chilling report of the Daleks’ alliance with outer galaxies to destroy the Milky Way. His recording cuts …

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

Urgent and resolute in life, his recorded voice carries a mix of professionalism and underlying dread. In death, he is a silent witness, his fate a grim omen.

Marc Cory’s voice emerges from the tape, fragmented and urgent, delivering his final report. His words reveal the Daleks’ alliance with outer galaxies to destroy the Milky Way before cutting …

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

Urgent and desperate, with an undercurrent of tragedy (implied by his death).

Marc Cory’s voice is heard via the tape recording, delivering a fragmented warning about the Daleks’ alliance with outer galaxies to destroy the Milky Way. His message cuts off abruptly, …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Chen orders lethal pursuit of Vyon and Gantry

Absent but framed as a dangerous wildcard—Chen’s fear of Cory’s actions reveals his own vulnerability, as Cory’s independence undermines his carefully constructed facade of control.

Marc Cory is referenced as a rogue agent whose unsanctioned mission threatens Chen’s Dalek alliance. Chen warns Karlton that agents like Cory—who act without official clearance—risk exposing his treachery. Cory’s …

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S3E13 · The Traitors
Chen warns Karlton about overzealous agents

Absent but implied to be defiant—Cory’s emotional state is inferred through Chen’s frustration and Karlton’s defensive posture. He is likely resolute in his mission, even if it conflicts with Chen’s orders.

Marc Cory is referenced indirectly as the agent whose ‘unsanctioned mission’ has complicated Chen’s plans. His actions are used by Karlton as a scapegoat to deflect blame, but Cory’s absence …

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Affiliation

Space Security Service
Interstellar Threat Investigation and Neutralization