Davros's Genocidal Gambit: The Doctor and Harry Race Against Time to Warn the Kaleds
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Davros and Nyder discuss their manipulation of the Thals, confirming their plan to instigate the destruction of both the Kaleds and Thals, furthering their ultimate goal of Dalek supremacy. The Thal Councillor then orders the launch of the chemical barrage based on Davros's deceptive formula.
The Doctor and Harry, having overheard Davros's scheme, realize they must warn the Kaled leaders and locate Sarah, emphasizing the urgency of their mission. They then encounter Thal guards.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Desperate and determined, with a sense of urgent resolve. The Doctor is fully aware of the stakes and is willing to take extreme measures to prevent the impending destruction and rescue Sarah Jane.
The Doctor emerges from hiding after overhearing Davros and the Thal Councillor’s conversation, his expression a mix of urgency and desperation. He realizes the dire stakes: the Kaleds must be warned, and Sarah Jane must be rescued before the chemical barrage is launched. Moments later, he and Harry encounter Thal guards in protective gear. With a swift, violent move, the Doctor knocks the guards unconscious and impersonates a spy to steal their suits, a desperate act that underscores his willingness to bend the rules when lives are at stake.
- • Warn the Kaleds about the impending chemical barrage to prevent their annihilation.
- • Rescue Sarah Jane from the Thal war camp before the attack begins.
- • The Thals’ use of the sabotaged chemical formula will lead to the annihilation of both the Kaleds and the Thals, paving the way for the Daleks’ creation.
- • Time is running out, and drastic action is necessary to avert catastrophe and save his companions.
Loyal but subtly questioning, with a sense of cautious optimism. He is fully committed to Davros’s vision but remains aware of the risks and uncertainties involved in their deception.
Nyder follows Davros out of the chamber, his expression a mix of loyalty and lingering doubt. He questions whether the Thals truly believed Davros’s motives, but Davros dismisses his concern, reaffirming that the Thals will proceed regardless. Nyder’s demeanor is one of quiet calculation, his loyalty to Davros unwavering but his mind clearly processing the implications of their plan.
- • Reaffirm his loyalty to Davros and ensure that the plan proceeds without interference.
- • Assess the Thals’ reactions to Davros’s deception and determine whether their compliance is assured.
- • The Thals’ desire for victory will drive them to use the sabotaged formula, despite any doubts about Davros’s motives.
- • Davros’s plan is the only path to the creation of the Daleks and the fulfillment of their shared vision.
Coldly triumphant, with a sense of inevitable victory. His demeanor is one of calculated confidence, masking any lingering doubt about the Thals’ compliance with his plan.
Davros exits the Thal Councillor’s chamber with Nyder, his mechanical chair humming ominously as he revels in the success of his deception. He dismisses Nyder’s concern about the Thals’ skepticism, confident that their hunger for victory will drive them to use the sabotaged chemical formula. His cold, calculating tone underscores his belief that the impending destruction of the Kaleds is a necessary step toward his ultimate goal: the creation of the Daleks.
- • Ensure the Thals proceed with the chemical barrage to annihilate the Kaleds, clearing the way for the Daleks’ creation.
- • Reinforce Nyder’s loyalty and confidence in his leadership, despite any lingering doubts about the Thals’ motives.
- • The Thals’ desire for victory will override any skepticism about his motives, ensuring they use the sabotaged formula.
- • The destruction of the Kaleds is a necessary sacrifice for the birth of the Daleks and the fulfillment of his vision.
Eager for victory, with a sense of triumphant anticipation. He is fully invested in the impending attack, unaware of the trap that Davros has set for both his people and the Kaleds.
The Thal Councillor emerges from the chamber with Davros and Nyder, his voice echoing with the authority of command. He orders the immediate launch of the chemical barrage against the Kaleds, confident that the formula will ensure their destruction. His demeanor is one of eager anticipation, blind to the true nature of Davros’s deception and the impending doom it will bring to both the Kaleds and the Thals.
- • Ensure the immediate launch of the chemical barrage to annihilate the Kaleds and secure Thal victory.
- • Arrange for Davros and Nyder’s safe escort out of the city, reinforcing his trust in their alliance.
- • The chemical formula provided by Davros is a genuine peace offering that will weaken the Kaleds’ defenses and ensure Thal victory.
- • The impending attack will bring an end to the war and secure the Thals’ dominance on Skaro.
Urgent and cooperative, with a sense of loyalty to the Doctor and the mission. Harry is fully invested in the plan to warn the Kaleds and rescue Sarah Jane, despite the risks involved.
Harry follows the Doctor out of hiding, his expression a mix of urgency and concern. He realizes the dire stakes of the situation and agrees that the Kaleds must be warned. Moments later, he assists the Doctor in impersonating a spy to steal the Thal guards’ protective suits, his actions driven by a sense of loyalty and cooperation in the face of impending danger.
- • Assist the Doctor in warning the Kaleds about the impending chemical barrage.
- • Help the Doctor rescue Sarah Jane from the Thal war camp.
- • The Doctor’s plan is the only way to avert the impending destruction and save their companions.
- • Time is of the essence, and they must act quickly to prevent catastrophe.
Unaware and vulnerable, with no time to react before being subdued. Their sudden incapacitation highlights the Doctor’s desperation and resourcefulness in the face of danger.
Two Thal guards are encountered by the Doctor and Harry in a corridor, wearing protective gear. They are unaware of the Doctor’s presence until he suddenly knocks their heads together, rendering them unconscious. Their suits are then stolen by the Doctor and Harry, who use them to impersonate Thal spies.
- • None (they are unaware of the Doctor’s presence and are suddenly incapacitated).
- • None (they are unaware of the Doctor’s plan and are suddenly incapacitated).
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The Thal guards’ protective suits are encountered by the Doctor and Harry in a corridor. These bulky, chemical-resistant suits are designed to shield the wearer from toxic environments, such as the impending chemical barrage. The Doctor, recognizing the opportunity, swiftly knocks the guards unconscious and steals their suits, using them to impersonate Thal spies. This act is a desperate gambit, driven by the need to infiltrate the Thal stronghold and rescue Sarah Jane while warning the Kaleds of the impending attack.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Thal corridor serves as a tense, shadowed liminal space where the Doctor and Harry overhear Davros and Nyder exiting their negotiation with the Thal Councillor. This corridor is a critical junction in the Thal stronghold, where secrets are whispered and plans are set into motion. Moments later, the Doctor and Harry encounter Thal guards in protective gear, leading to a violent but necessary confrontation. The corridor’s narrow, oppressive atmosphere amplifies the urgency and desperation of the Doctor’s actions, as he realizes the stakes of the impending chemical barrage and the need to act quickly.
Organizations Involved
Institutional presence and influence
The Kaleds are indirectly involved in this event through the Doctor and Harry’s urgent need to warn them about the impending chemical barrage. The Kaleds’ fate hangs in the balance as the Thal Councillor orders the launch of the barrage, unaware of Davros’s true intentions. The Doctor and Harry’s overhearing of this conversation drives their desperate actions to steal the Thal guards’ protective suits and infiltrate the Thal stronghold. The Kaleds’ role in this event is that of unwitting victims, their annihilation a necessary step in Davros’s plan for the creation of the Daleks.
The Thals are represented in this event through the actions of the Thal Councillor, who orders the immediate launch of the chemical barrage against the Kaleds. This decision is driven by the Thals’ desire for victory and their unwitting compliance with Davros’s deception. The Thal guards, encountered by the Doctor and Harry, further embody the Thals’ militarized discipline and willingness to use lethal force to protect their strategic assets. Their involvement in this event underscores the Thals’ role as unwitting pawns in Davros’s genocidal plan, blind to the true nature of the chemical formula and the impending doom it will bring.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Davros provides the formula to the Thals, directly resulting in the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"Davros provides the formula to the Thals, directly resulting in the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"Davros provides the formula to the Thals, directly resulting in the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"Davros provides the formula to the Thals, directly resulting in the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"The Thal Councillor wonders why Davros would doom his own people, so Davros responds that it's a sacrifice for peace which leads to them discussing and confirming their destructive agenda furthering ultimately lead to the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"The Thal Councillor wonders why Davros would doom his own people, so Davros responds that it's a sacrifice for peace which leads to them discussing and confirming their destructive agenda furthering ultimately lead to the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
"The Thal Councillor wonders why Davros would doom his own people, so Davros responds that it's a sacrifice for peace which leads to them discussing and confirming their destructive agenda furthering ultimately lead to the Thal Councillor ordering the launch of the chemical barrage."
Key Dialogue
"NYDER: *You think they believed you?* DAVROS: *It is unimportant. They are hungry for victory. They will use the formula and fire their rocket no matter what they believe my motives to be.*"
"DOCTOR: *Yes, and we haven't found Sarah yet. Come on.* *(The Doctor knocks out two Thal guards and seizes their protective suits.) DOCTOR: *Excuse me, can you help me? I'm a spy.* DOCTOR: *Their suits, Harry.*"