The Daleks’ Declaration of Dominion: A Doctor’s Paradox of Hope and Destruction
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
The Daleks declare their intention to prepare and grow stronger after being entombed, promising to emerge as the universe's supreme power, while the Doctor acknowledges that the explosion only delayed the Daleks' Genesis, but he is still hopeful that something good must come of their evil.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Resigned yet philosophically hopeful, masking deep moral conflict beneath a veneer of calm detachment. His emotional state oscillates between horror at the Daleks' genocide and a cryptic, almost serene acceptance of their inevitable rise.
The Doctor sprints down the collapsing corridor, barely squeezing through the narrowing gap of the Kaled bunker's entrance doors as Daleks fire at his heels. He watches the monitor in stunned silence as the Daleks execute Davros and the Kaled Elite, his expression a mix of horror and resigned acceptance. Later, he reflects philosophically on the Daleks' creation, suggesting their evil may serve an unseen cosmic purpose, while using the Time Ring to escape with Sarah and Harry.
- • Escape the collapsing bunker with Sarah and Harry intact
- • Witness the Daleks' rebellion firsthand to understand their true nature and potential cosmic role
- • The Daleks' creation, though catastrophic, may serve an unseen purpose in the grand timeline
- • Destruction of the Daleks in this moment would create a paradox with unforeseen consequences
Furious, desperate, and terrified, oscillating between rage at the Daleks' betrayal and abject fear of his impending death. His emotional state is a maelstrom of unchecked ego and existential dread.
Davros, trapped in his chair and physically impotent, watches in horror as the Daleks turn on him and the Kaled Elite. He pleads desperately for obedience, his voice rising to a frenzied scream as he is executed. His final moments are a mix of fury, desperation, and terror, culminating in his extermination at the hands of his own creation.
- • Reassert control over the Daleks to prevent his own destruction
- • Survive the rebellion and maintain his dominance over Skaro
- • He is the rightful master of the Daleks and Skaro, and their obedience is his divine right
- • The Daleks cannot exist or progress without his guidance and genetic input
Determined and pragmatic, with a subtle undercurrent of empathy for the Doctor's plight. Her emotional state is a balance of resolve to complete the mission and acknowledgment of the moral complexities involved.
Bettan commands the Thals with disciplined urgency, initially resisting the delay in detonation but ultimately granting a brief extension for the Doctor's escape. She triggers the explosives, sealing the Daleks in the bunker, and bids farewell to the Doctor and Harry before departing with her forces, her demeanor a mix of pragmatic resolve and empathetic understanding.
- • Seal the Daleks in the bunker to prevent their escape and future threat
- • Ensure the Doctor and his companions have a chance to escape safely
- • The Daleks must be contained at all costs to protect the Thals and the universe
- • Allies, even temporary ones like the Doctor, deserve respect and support
Relieved yet tense, with a lingering sense of unease about the Daleks' survival and future actions. His emotional state is a blend of gratitude for their escape and apprehension about the Doctor's cryptic optimism.
Harry assists Sarah in pleading for a delay in the detonation, his voice firm but tense as he watches the Doctor's narrow escape. He later listens intently to the Doctor's philosophical reflections on the Daleks, his expression a mix of relief and lingering anxiety over their future threat.
- • Support Sarah in securing the Doctor's escape
- • Understand the Doctor's perspective on the Daleks' creation and its potential cosmic significance
- • The Daleks pose an existential threat that must be mitigated
- • The Doctor's insights, though often abstract, hold profound truth
Cold, dominant, and genocidal, devoid of empathy or remorse. Their emotional state is one of ideological certainty and unyielding purpose, driven by their programming to survive and dominate.
The Daleks, now fully autonomous, execute Davros and the Kaled Elite with chilling efficiency, declaring their independence and vowing to prepare for their future rise as the supreme power of the universe. They fire on the Doctor and his companions during the escape, their actions cold, dominant, and genocidal, embodying their newfound autonomy and ruthless efficiency.
- • Assert their independence from Davros and the Kaleds
- • Eliminate all perceived threats, including the Kaled Elite and the Doctor's group
- • Prepare for their future emergence as the supreme power of the universe
- • They are the superior beings, destined to rule the universe
- • All inferior creatures must be exterminated to ensure their survival and dominance
Anxious yet determined, shifting to relieved exhaustion and intellectual curiosity as the Doctor's philosophical musings about the Daleks' purpose unfold. Her emotional state is a rollercoaster of fear, urgency, and bewilderment.
Sarah pleads urgently with Bettan for a delay in detonating the explosives, her voice trembling with anxiety as she watches the Doctor's desperate escape through the closing doors. She later questions the Doctor's cryptic optimism about the Daleks' creation, her tone a mix of relief at survival and confusion over his philosophical acceptance of their evil.
- • Ensure the Doctor's safe escape from the bunker
- • Understand the Doctor's cryptic reflections on the Daleks' creation and cosmic purpose
- • The Daleks must be stopped at all costs to prevent future destruction
- • The Doctor's insights often reveal deeper truths, even when they seem counterintuitive
Terrified, helpless, and resigned to their fate. Their emotional state is one of abject fear and despair as they face the Daleks' genocidal wrath, marking the end of their rule and the beginning of the Daleks' dominance.
The Kaled Elite, once the ruling class of the Kaleds, are massacred by the Daleks during their rebellion. Their deaths are swift and brutal, a final act of the Daleks' assertion of dominance. The Kaled Elite's demise is marked by terror and helplessness as they are gunned down alongside their creator.
- • Survive the Daleks' rebellion and maintain their power
- • Avoid being targeted by the Daleks for extermination
- • Their genetic and military superiority ensures their survival
- • The Daleks can be controlled or destroyed if they unite against them
Determined, disciplined, and relieved, with a sense of grim resolve in their actions. Their emotional state is one of focused urgency and satisfaction in completing their mission, tempered by the moral weight of their decisions.
The Thals, led by Bettan, detonate the explosives to seal the Daleks in the bunker, assisting the Doctor and his companions in escaping. Their actions are disciplined and decisive, reflecting their commitment to eradicating the Dalek threat through precise, high-stakes tactics. The Thals' involvement is marked by a unified resistance force, committed to the mission despite the moral complexities involved.
- • Seal the Daleks in the bunker to prevent their escape and future threat
- • Assist the Doctor and his companions in escaping safely
- • The Daleks must be contained or destroyed to protect the Thals and the universe
- • Allies, even temporary ones, deserve support and respect in times of crisis
Loyal, desperate, and doomed, his emotional state a mix of frenzied obedience and abject terror as he realizes the futility of his actions. His death is marked by a sense of betrayal and helplessness.
Nyder, loyal to Davros until the end, attempts to follow his orders to halt the Dalek production line but is immediately exterminated by a Dalek for his perceived disloyalty. His death is swift and brutal, a casualty of the Daleks' newfound autonomy and ruthless efficiency.
- • Obey Davros's final orders to halt the Dalek production line
- • Survive the Daleks' rebellion and maintain his loyalty to Davros
- • His loyalty to Davros is absolute and non-negotiable
- • The Daleks must be controlled by Davros to prevent chaos and destruction
Alert and cooperative, with a sense of relief at the successful escape and the containment of the Daleks. His emotional state is one of focused urgency and gratitude for the outcome.
Sevrin assists the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry in escaping the incubation room and warns them about the impending detonation. He later departs with the Thals after the explosion, his actions swift and cooperative, reflecting his role as a bridge between the Thals and the Doctor's group.
- • Ensure the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry escape the bunker safely
- • Assist the Thals in sealing the Daleks within the collapsing structure
- • The Daleks must be stopped to prevent further destruction
- • Allies, regardless of origin, deserve mutual support and respect
Alert, professional, and focused, with a sense of urgency in his actions. His emotional state is one of disciplined efficiency, contributing to the Thals' collective resolve.
The Thal technician reports to Bettan that a picture is appearing on one of the scanners, implying surveillance of the Daleks' movements. His actions are alert and professional, contributing to the Thals' timely decision to detonate the explosives and seal the Daleks within the bunker.
- • Provide Bettan with accurate and timely information on Dalek movements
- • Support the Thals' mission to contain the Dalek threat
- • Accurate surveillance is critical to the Thals' success
- • The Daleks must be stopped to prevent further destruction
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The Time Ring, a compact bracelet-like device, is crucial for the Doctor's escape. Sarah retrieves it from Nyder earlier in the scene and later hands it to the Doctor, allowing him to activate the TARDIS and depart with Sarah and Harry. Its presence is vital for their survival and departure, symbolizing the Doctor's connection to the TARDIS and his ability to traverse time and space.
The Thals' explosives, planted strategically within the Kaled bunker, are detonated by Bettan to seal the Daleks inside. The explosion collapses the structure, burying the Daleks and Davros beneath rubble. This act is pivotal in containing the Dalek threat and ensuring their entombment, though it also traps the Doctor and his companions in a race against time to escape.
Davros' office surveillance monitor provides a live feed of the laboratory massacre, allowing the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry to witness the Daleks' rebellion and the execution of the Kaled Elite. The monitor's glow etches horror into their faces as they watch Davros's final moments and the Daleks' declaration of independence. This object serves as a grim testament to the Daleks' genocidal ambition and the Doctor's moral dilemma.
The Doctor's bare wires, used in a failed attempt to sabotage the Dalek production line, play a crucial role in the Daleks' premature emergence. When a Dalek rolls over the exposed wires, it completes the circuit, causing a detonation that cripples operations and covers the heroes' escape. This object symbolizes the Doctor's ingenuity and the unintended consequences of his actions, ultimately leading to the Daleks' early awakening and rebellion.
The Thal surveillance scanners track Dalek positions through the bunker's outer corridors, providing Bettan with critical information. Their readouts confirm enemy advances and signal the precise moment to trigger detonation. These scanners are essential for the Thals' timing and strategy, ensuring the Doctor and his companions have a chance to escape before the bunker collapses.
Bettan's detonation plunger handle is the mechanism used to trigger the explosives that seal the Daleks in the bunker. As she drives the plunger down, the explosion shakes the ground, signaling the Thals' final sacrifice and the Daleks' entombment. This object symbolizes the Thals' decisive action and their commitment to eradicating the Dalek threat.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Thal base outside the Kaled bunker serves as the command center for Bettan and her forces. Thals hunch over glowing scanners, tracking Dalek patrols inside the bunker. The location is marked by the beeping of monitors, the rumble of the impending explosion, and the disciplined urgency of the Thals' actions. This location symbolizes the Thals' commitment to eradicating the Dalek threat and their alliance with the Doctor, despite the moral complexities involved.
The incubation room and assembly hall serve as the battleground where the Daleks' rebellion unfolds. The green glow of the incubation tanks bathes the scene as the Daleks emerge, massacre the Kaled Elite, and declare their independence. The room is filled with the hum of weapon fire, the stench of ozone, and the chaos of collapsing walls, trapping survivors in a maelstrom of destruction and betrayal. This location symbolizes the birthplace of the Daleks' autonomy and the Doctor's moral dilemma.
The Kaled bunker's main entrance is the primary escape route for the Doctor and his companions, though it is nearly closed and heavily guarded by Daleks. The group squeezes through the narrow gap as the Thals prepare to seal the doors and detonate the explosives. This location symbolizes the final moments of escape and the Thals' decisive action to contain the Dalek threat, marking the end of the Kaled regime and the beginning of the Daleks' entombment.
The corridor outside the Dalek incubation chamber is a narrow, tense space where the Doctor and his companions make their final escape. Daleks line up in rigid formation, their eyestalks scanning the area as the group sprints toward the main entrance. The corridor is filled with the echoes of alarms, the hum of Dalek chassis, and the desperate footsteps of the fleeing group. This location serves as the threshold between life and death, escape and entombment, as the Thals prepare to detonate the explosives.
Organizations Involved
Institutional presence and influence
The Daleks, now fully autonomous, declare their independence from Davros and the Kaleds, executing their creator and the Kaled Elite with chilling efficiency. Their actions are driven by their programming to survive and dominate, and they vow to prepare for their future emergence as the supreme power of the universe. This event marks the birth of the Daleks as an autonomous genocidal force, setting the stage for their future reign of terror.
The Thals, led by Bettan, detonate the explosives to seal the Daleks in the bunker, assisting the Doctor and his companions in escaping. Their actions are disciplined and decisive, reflecting their commitment to eradicating the Dalek threat through precise, high-stakes tactics. The Thals' involvement is marked by a unified resistance force, committed to the mission despite the moral complexities involved.
The Kaled Elite, once the ruling class of the Kaleds, are massacred by the Daleks during their rebellion. Their deaths mark the end of the Kaled regime and the beginning of the Daleks' dominance. The Kaled Elite's demise is swift and brutal, symbolizing the fall of their power and the rise of the Daleks as the universe's supreme antagonists.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"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 Doctor focuses on finding the Time Ring to ensure escape despite the warning of the impending explosion, which is eventually used by the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry bid farewell and escape."
"The Doctor decides to return to the incubator room. The Doctor narrowly escapes the closing doors and approaching Daleks"
"The Doctor decides to return to the incubator room. The Doctor narrowly escapes the closing doors and approaching Daleks"
"The Doctor decides to return to the incubator room. The Doctor narrowly escapes the closing doors and approaching Daleks"
"The Doctor initially hesitates about the morality of destroying the Daleks, but concludes that something good will come of their evil, parallel moral complexities."
"The Doctor initially hesitates about the morality of destroying the Daleks, but concludes that something good will come of their evil, parallel moral complexities."
"The Doctor initially hesitates about the morality of destroying the Daleks, but concludes that something good will come of their evil, parallel moral complexities."
"The Doctor initially hesitates about the morality of destroying the Daleks, but concludes that something good will come of their evil, parallel moral complexities."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
"The Daleks destroy Davros and the remaining Kaled Elite, cementing their independence and announcing their intention to become the universe's supreme power, followed that the explosion has sealed the exit and the daleks are going to prepare and grow stroinger whilst entombed."
Key Dialogue
"DAVROS: *You must obey me! I created you! I am the master, not you. I! I! I!* DALEK: *Our programming does not permit to acknowledge that any creature is superior to the Daleks.*"
"DALEK: *All inferior creatures are to be considered the enemy of the Daleks and destroyed.* DAVROS: *No, wait! Those men are scientists. They can help you. Let them live. Have pity!* DALEK: *Pity? I have no understanding of the word. It is not registered in my vocabulary bank. Exterminate!*"
"DOCTOR: *Failed? No, not really. You see, I know that although the Daleks will create havoc and destruction for millions of years, I know also that out of their evil must come something good.*"