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Lan

disciplined procedurally bound unemotional under pressure militarily methodical unoriginal in solutions
Movellan tactical commander overseeing containment operations and Nova device protocols
13 appearances
Movellan Tactical Operations
Also known as: Movellan

Lan's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

13 moments
S17E2 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 2
Finalizing the infiltration plan

Accepting of assigned duty regardless of personal risk

Lan remains off-stage yet symbolically pivotal as Sharrel designates him to guard the exit, embodying the silent obedience of a soldier who accepts risk without protest.

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S17E3 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 3
Lan activates the Nova device countdown

Professionally focused, concealing any unease behind procedural perfection

Lan systematically secures the Nova device on its base, monitors the countdown, and explains its catastrophic functionality with detached authority. His mechanical precision masks a deep understanding of the weapon’s …

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S17E3 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 3
Device activated in containment tube

Functionally detached, focused solely on procedural execution

Lan meticulously places the Nova device onto its base before sealing it within the perspex tube. His demeanor remains clinically precise as he oversees the countdown initiation, calmly explaining the …

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S17E3 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 3
Sharrel seizes Romana as bait for the Doctor

Indifferent to the human consequence, focused solely on protocol

Lan, a Movellan operative, immediately obeys Sharrel’s order by physically seizing Romana with two fellow soldiers. His actions are characterized by rigid procedural adherence, devoid of hesitation or remorse. He …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Nova device ruse exposed during capture

Calculating neutrality despite the chaos unfolding

Lan oversees the extraction of Romana from the Nova device tube under Sharrel’s orders, operating with cold precision to detach her from the terminal without hesitation. His detachment underscores the …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Movellans abduct Doctor and Romana

Neutral compliance masking internal conflict over Agella’s failed ruse

Acting under Sharrel’s orders, Lan complies with the abduction procedure. He assists Agella in opening the Nova Device tube to remove Romana, fulfilling his containment breach protocols without deviation, demonstrating …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor turns Movellan logic against them

Detached resolve tinged with fatalistic resignation

Lan, the expendable operator, follows orders without deviation—preparing the Nova device for manual detonation and accepting his assigned fate with mechanical compliance. His presence underscores Movellan operational rationale: individual sacrifice …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Tyssan takes control of Movellan Lan

Sudden disorientation evolving into physical collapse

Lan is engaged in mindless labor crushing rocks when Tyssan subdues him without warning. The removal of his control unit triggers immediate disorientation and collapse, mirroring instability suffered by previous …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Logic fails against the Daleks

N/A (not physically present)

Lan is referenced as unresponsive to Agella’s signals, a technical failure that disrupts chain of command. His absence forces Sharrel to order Agella to investigate, indirectly triggering the sequence that …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor uses Jelly Baby distraction

Neutral by design; driven purely by programmed directives rather than reactive emotion.

A Movellan enforcer intervenes with weapon drawn, immediately halting the Doctor's attempt to stand and forcing him to sit down. The unit's presence underscores the Movellans' disciplined rigidity and their …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Lan restrains Agella seizes control

Controlled authority masking latent aggression beneath procedural calm

Lan intercepts Agella outside the Nova Device, forcibly removes her control unit with mechanical precision, and holds her briefly as she sways into his arms. His actions are swift and …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor turns the tables on Movellans

Sudden incapacitation and loss of function

Lan attempts to restrain prisoners but is shot by a fellow Movellan under Agella's command. His control unit is seized by Tyssan and allies, disabling his function and signaling the …

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S17E4 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor leaves allies to confront Davros alone

Purely functional disorientation caused by unexpected violence, stripped of command authority in an instant.

Initially a Movellan commander overseeing the prisoners, Lan is shot by Agella for unknown reasons and tumbles over the Doctor. This moment of internal betrayal disrupts Movellan cohesion, enabling the …

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Affiliation

Movellans
Tactical Military Operations, Cybernetic Warfare, and Strategic Weapons Deployment during the Skaro Conflict