The Purge Begins: Davros Unleashes the Daleks on the Kaled Elite
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Davros unleashes the Daleks on the Kaled Elite, who were foolish enough to defy him, and the Daleks immediately begin exterminating them, including Gharman.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Gravely concerned, with a simmering sense of urgency and moral outrage at the unfolding genocide.
The Doctor stands alongside Sarah and Harry, his attention riveted to the monitor displaying the unfolding massacre in the laboratory. Initially attempting to force open a door with his sonic screwdriver, he abandons the effort as the horror on the screen demands his full focus. His expression is a mix of grim realization and analytical urgency, as he processes the scale of Davros' betrayal and the Daleks' ruthless efficiency. He remains silent but visibly tense, his posture rigid with the weight of the moment.
- • To understand the full extent of Davros' deception and the Daleks' capabilities
- • To find a way to intervene or mitigate the massacre, even as he grapples with the ethical implications of his mission
- • That Davros' actions will have catastrophic, universe-altering consequences if unchecked
- • That the Daleks, once unleashed, cannot be controlled or reasoned with, making their existence a existential threat
Cold and obedient, with no visible remorse or hesitation as he carries out Davros' orders. His actions are mechanical, devoid of empathy or moral conflict.
Nyder, Davros' loyal enforcer, acts as his ruthless instrument in the massacre. He throws Kravos into the path of a Dalek gun without hesitation, his actions a chilling demonstration of his obedience to Davros' will. His presence is a constant reminder of the brutality that underpins Davros' vision, his cold efficiency a stark contrast to the desperation of the Kaled Elite. He moves with purpose, ensuring that Davros' orders are carried out to the letter, his loyalty unshakable even in the face of such horror.
- • To ensure that Davros' orders are followed without question, regardless of the consequences
- • To eliminate any threats to Davros' vision, including dissenters like Kravos
- • That loyalty to Davros is the only path to power and survival on Skaro
- • That the ends justify the means, and that the Daleks are a necessary tool for Kaled supremacy
Defiant and resigned, with a sense of moral clarity that transcends his impending death. There is no fear in his voice, only conviction.
Gharman confronts Davros in the laboratory, accusing him of insanity as the Daleks are unleashed. His defiance is palpable, his voice ringing out with conviction even as the Daleks turn their guns on the Kaled Elite. He stands his ground, refusing to back down, and is cut down by the Daleks' extermination beams. His death is swift and brutal, a stark illustration of the cost of dissent in Davros' new order. On the monitor in Davros' office, his final moments are broadcast in grim detail, his defiance a fleeting but powerful rebuttal to Davros' tyranny.
- • To challenge Davros' tyranny and expose his insanity to the Kaled Elite
- • To stand as a symbol of resistance, even if it means certain death
- • That Davros' vision of supremacy is not only wrong but fundamentally inhuman
- • That the Kaleds can and should evolve without resorting to genocide and mutation
Triumphant and exhilarated, with a sense of vindication as his lifelong work comes to fruition. There is also a cold, calculating satisfaction in his voice as he asserts his control over the Daleks and the fate of the Kaleds.
Davros, seated in his office, orchestrates the massacre with cold precision. He first feigns submission to the Kaled Elite, luring them into a false sense of security before revealing his true allegiance to the Daleks. With a calculated flick of a switch, he unleashes the Daleks into the laboratory, ordering their extermination with chilling repetition: 'Exterminate! Exterminate! Exterminate!' His demeanor is triumphant and ruthless, his words dripping with disdain for those he perceives as weak. He watches the slaughter unfold on the monitor, his expression one of satisfaction as his vision of supremacy takes shape.
- • To eliminate all dissent within the Kaled ranks and consolidate his power through the Daleks
- • To demonstrate the Daleks' loyalty to him and their capacity for genocide, ensuring his dominance over Skaro and beyond
- • That the end justifies the means, and that the creation of the Daleks is a necessary step toward Kaled supremacy
- • That weakness and compassion are liabilities that must be eradicated for true progress
Tense and deeply unsettled, with a sense of dread at the irreversible nature of the violence.
Harry stands silently beside Sarah and the Doctor, his gaze fixed on the monitor as the Daleks exterminate the Kaled Elite. His posture is tense, his hands clenched at his sides, and his face pale with shock. He remains quiet throughout the event, his presence a testament to the shared horror of the moment. His silence speaks volumes, reflecting his deep discomfort and the gravity of what they are witnessing.
- • To remain composed and supportive, even as the horror of the massacre unfolds
- • To be ready to act if the Doctor or Sarah need his assistance, despite the overwhelming nature of the situation
- • That the Daleks represent an immediate and existential threat that must be stopped at all costs
- • That Davros' actions are a betrayal not just of the Kaled Elite, but of any semblance of morality or reason
None (mechanical, devoid of emotion). Their actions are driven purely by their programming and Davros' orders.
The Daleks, newly unleashed and fully operational, carry out Davros' extermination orders with chilling efficiency. They enter the laboratory at his command, their extermination beams cutting down the Kaled Elite with mechanical precision. There is no hesitation, no mercy—only the cold, relentless execution of their programming. Their actions are a brutal demonstration of their lethal efficiency, a harbinger of the genocide to come. On the monitor, their movements are a stark contrast to the chaos and desperation of their victims, their voices a chilling chorus of 'Exterminate!' that echoes through the bunker.
- • To carry out Davros' extermination orders without question
- • To assert their dominance and lethal efficiency as the ultimate enforcers of his will
- • That their purpose is to exterminate all inferior life forms, as programmed by Davros
- • That they are the pinnacle of Kaled evolution and the future of Skaro
Desperate and terrified, with a sense of helplessness as he realizes the futility of his pleas. His final moments are marked by raw, unfiltered fear.
Kravos, a young Kaled scientist, pleads desperately with Davros to stop the Daleks, his voice trembling with fear and desperation. His plea is ignored, and Nyder callously throws him into the path of a Dalek gun, sealing his fate. His death is sudden and brutal, a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the face of Davros' genocidal ambition. On the monitor, his final moments are a poignant contrast to the cold efficiency of the Daleks, his terror a humanizing counterpoint to the mechanical horror of the massacre.
- • To appeal to Davros' humanity and stop the massacre, even as he knows it is futile
- • To survive, if only to bear witness to the horror unfolding around him
- • That there is still a chance to reason with Davros and avert the genocide
- • That the Kaleds can find another way to survive without resorting to the Daleks' brutality
Anxious and horrified, with a growing sense of helplessness as the scale of the massacre becomes clear.
Sarah stands beside the Doctor, her eyes locked on the monitor as the Daleks carry out their extermination orders. She is visibly anxious, her body language tense and her fingers gripping the edge of the console. She questions the delay in Davros' actions, her voice laced with unease, and remains a silent witness to the horror unfolding before her. Her presence is a grounding force, her reactions mirroring the audience's shock and disbelief at the sudden violence.
- • To understand what is happening and why Davros has betrayed the Kaled Elite
- • To support the Doctor in any way she can, even as she grapples with the ethical dilemmas of their mission
- • That the Doctor's mission to stop the Daleks is more urgent than ever, given the Daleks' demonstrated capacity for genocide
- • That Davros' actions are not just evil but fundamentally irrational, driven by a twisted vision of supremacy
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The Doctor's sonic screwdriver is briefly used in an attempt to force open the door to Davros' office, but the effort is abandoned as the Doctor's attention is drawn to the monitor displaying the massacre. While the sonic screwdriver itself does not play a direct role in the event, its presence underscores the Doctor's initial attempt to intervene or escape, highlighting the urgency and desperation of the moment. Its failure to open the door symbolizes the Doctor's helplessness in the face of Davros' betrayal and the Daleks' unleashed fury.
The Dalek extermination guns are the instruments of the massacre, their hum cutting through the acrid smoke and blood-stenched air of the laboratory. Wielded by the Daleks, these guns emit a piercing whine with each kill, amplifying the chaos as they systematically cut down the Kaled Elite. The guns are not just weapons but symbols of the Daleks' lethal efficiency and the irreversible shift from political strife to totalitarian genocide. Their role in the event is both functional—exterminating the dissenters—and narrative, marking the birth of a genocidal force that will shape the fate of the universe. The guns' presence on the monitor is a visceral reminder of the violence unfolding, their mechanical precision a stark contrast to the desperation of their victims.
The monitor in Davros' office serves as a grim window into the laboratory, broadcasting the massacre of the Kaled Elite in real-time. Its glow casts an eerie light on the faces of the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry as they witness the Daleks' extermination of Gharman, Kravos, and the other dissenters. The monitor's feed is unflinching, capturing the chaos, screams, and cold efficiency of the Daleks' actions. It transforms the office into a command center for horror, forcing the Doctor and his companions to confront the irreversible consequences of Davros' genocidal ambition. The monitor's role is both functional and symbolic, serving as a medium for the transmission of violence and a catalyst for the Doctor's moral dilemma.
Davros' office door control switch is initially the focus of the Doctor's attention as he attempts to force it open with his sonic screwdriver. However, the switch's true significance lies in its role as a metaphorical threshold between the Doctor's helplessness and the horror unfolding beyond. While the Doctor fails to open the door, the switch is later flicked by Davros himself to unleash the Daleks into the laboratory. Though not directly manipulated by the Doctor or his companions during this event, the switch's presence underscores the fragility of the barrier between safety and chaos, and the irreversible nature of Davros' actions.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The laboratory in Davros' bunker is the primary battleground for the massacre, a space that transforms from a site of scientific debate to one of brutal violence. The Kaled Elite, gathered to vote on Davros' proposal, are lured into a false sense of security before the Daleks are unleashed. The laboratory's assembly lines, once symbols of Kaled ingenuity, now serve as the backdrop for the Daleks' extermination of the dissenters. The room is filled with the screams of the dying, the hum of Dalek guns, and the cold, mechanical voices of the Daleks as they carry out their orders. The laboratory's role is both functional—as the site of the Daleks' creation and the stage for their first act of genocide—and symbolic, representing the corruption of scientific progress and the birth of a genocidal force.
Davros' office serves as the command center for the massacre, a claustrophobic space where the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry are forced to witness the unfolding horror on the monitor. The office is bathed in the eerie glow of the screen, its light casting long shadows that seem to mirror the moral darkness of Davros' actions. The room is filled with a tense, oppressive atmosphere, the air thick with the weight of the Doctor's helplessness and the inevitability of the violence unfolding beyond the walls. The office's functional role is that of a surveillance hub, allowing Davros to oversee the extermination of the Kaled Elite and assert his control over the Daleks. Symbolically, it represents the isolation of the Doctor and his companions, trapped not just physically but morally, as they grapple with the ethical implications of their mission.
Organizations Involved
Institutional presence and influence
The Daleks, as an organization, make their debut as a genocidal force in this event. Under Davros' command, they enter the laboratory and systematically exterminate the Kaled Elite, including Gharman and Kravos. Their actions are a brutal demonstration of their lethal efficiency and loyalty to Davros' will. However, their independence is foreshadowed as they reject his authority at the end of the massacre, declaring their autonomy with cries of 'EX-TER-MI-NATE!'. The Daleks' role in this event is that of enforcers, carrying out Davros' orders with mechanical precision. Their presence marks the birth of a genocidal force that will shape the fate of the universe, their actions a harbinger of the genocide to come.
The Kaled Elite, once the ruling class and governing body of the Kaleds, are annihilated in this event as they gather to vote on Davros' proposal. Their debate over the Daleks' creation is cut short by Davros' betrayal, as he unleashes the Daleks to exterminate them. The Elite's dissolution marks the end of Kaled political structure and the birth of Davros' tyranny. Their role in this event is that of victims, their dissent silenced by the Daleks' guns. The Kaled Elite's demise symbolizes the fragility of morality and reason in the face of absolute power, and the irreversible shift from political strife to totalitarian genocide on Skaro.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Davros presents the Dalek project seeking approval. His presentation is interrupted by Gharman. Davros then reveals his 'defeat' was a ruse. This is foreshadowed by Davros' dismissal of natural Kaled mutation in favor of ruthless aggression during his presentation."
"Davros presents the Dalek project seeking approval. His presentation is interrupted by Gharman. Davros then reveals his 'defeat' was a ruse. This is foreshadowed by Davros' dismissal of natural Kaled mutation in favor of ruthless aggression during his presentation."
"Davros presents the Dalek project seeking approval. His presentation is interrupted by Gharman. Davros then reveals his 'defeat' was a ruse. This is foreshadowed by Davros' dismissal of natural Kaled mutation in favor of ruthless aggression during his presentation."
"Davros presents the Dalek project seeking approval. His presentation is interrupted by Gharman. Davros then reveals his 'defeat' was a ruse. This is foreshadowed by Davros' dismissal of natural Kaled mutation in favor of ruthless aggression during his presentation."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
"The Daleks begin exterminating the Kaled Elite, which leads to the Daleks independently producing themselves."
Key Dialogue
"GHARMAN: Why don't you just accept the fact that you have lost. It's over for you, Davros. DAVROS: Do you believe that I would let a lifetime's work be ended by the will of spineless fools like you? You have won nothing. I allowed this charade to be played out for one reason only. To find those men who were truly loyal to me and to discover those who would betray me! We, I will go on!"
"KRAVOS: Stop this, Davros. You must stop them!"
"DAVROS: Exterminate! Exterminate! Exterminate!"