Davros' Final Betrayal: The Daleks Are Born
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Davros orders the immediate installation of genetically conditioned creatures into the Dalek machines, overriding Nyder's concerns by stating he will control their actions via computer program, setting the stage for their deployment.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Anxious and conflicted, torn between loyalty to Davros and moral unease about the genocide plan.
Nyder, Davros’ loyal enforcer, initially expresses concern about the Kaled Council’s investigation, fearing it will expose the dangers of the Dalek project. However, his objections are swiftly overridden by Davros, who reveals his genocidal plan to eliminate the Kaled people. Nyder’s conflicted emotions are palpable—he questions Davros’ extreme measures but ultimately submits to his authority. He aids in the forced integration of the unstable creatures into the Dalek casings, albeit with hesitation.
- • To ensure the Dalek project proceeds without interference from the Kaled Council.
- • To reconcile his moral doubts with his loyalty to Davros, ultimately choosing obedience.
- • The Dalek project is necessary for survival, but the cost is morally reprehensible.
- • Davros’ authority must be obeyed, even if it means betraying the Kaled people.
Feigned compliance masking deep fanaticism; triumphant and coldly resolute once the mask slips.
Davros delivers a masterclass in deception, first feigning compliance with the Kaled Council’s inquiry into the Dalek project. His tone is obsequious and patriotic as he assures Mogran of his cooperation, even as he privately accelerates the Daleks’ activation. Once Mogran departs, Davros’ true nature emerges: he reveals his genocidal intent to Nyder, declaring the Kaled people’s death warrant already signed. He then orders the forced integration of genetically unstable creatures into the Dalek casings, overriding Nyder’s objections with cold pragmatism. His physical presence is commanding, his voice shifting from syrupy deference to chilling authority.
- • To deceive the Kaled Council into believing the Dalek project is under control, ensuring no interference.
- • To accelerate the activation of the Daleks, regardless of ethical or moral consequences, to secure his vision of survival.
- • The Kaled people are expendable in the pursuit of his ultimate goal: Dalek supremacy.
- • Only the Elite and the Daleks deserve to survive, as they represent the future of Skaro.
Suspicious but cautiously optimistic, believing he has secured a temporary halt to the Dalek project.
Mogran, leader of the Kaled Council’s inquiry, enters the laboratory with cautious optimism, believing Davros’ feigned compliance. He demands a 12-hour suspension of the Dalek project, which Davros accepts with false deference. Mogran departs satisfied, unaware of Davros’ true intentions. His presence is brief but pivotal, as his departure signals the moment Davros’ deception fully unfolds.
- • To ensure the Kaled Council’s inquiry into the Dalek project proceeds without obstruction.
- • To temporarily suspend the Dalek project to allow for a thorough investigation.
- • Davros can be trusted to comply with the Council’s orders, at least temporarily.
- • The Kaled people’s safety and the integrity of the project are his primary concerns.
Neutral, deferring to Mogran’s leadership and believing the suspension order will be honored.
The Kaled Councillors accompany Mogran into the laboratory, witnessing Davros’ feigned compliance with the suspension order. They depart with Mogran, unaware of Davros’ true intentions. Their presence is symbolic of the Council’s fragile authority, which Davros manipulates with ease. Their departure marks the moment Davros’ deception is fully realized, and the Daleks’ activation begins in earnest.
- • To support Mogran’s inquiry and ensure the Dalek project is temporarily halted.
- • To maintain the fragile truce between the Kaled Council and Davros’ faction.
- • The Kaled Council’s authority is sufficient to control Davros’ actions.
- • The suspension order will be respected, allowing time for a thorough investigation.
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The genetically conditioned creatures, twenty in total, are the raw material for Davros’ Dalek army. Despite their instability and erratic behavior, Davros orders their immediate integration into the Dalek casings, dismissing Nyder’s warnings. These creatures, once mere experiments, now become the core troops in Davros’ battle for survival, their transformation marking the birth of the Daleks and the beginning of their genocidal mission.
The Dalek casings, sleek and imposing, line the laboratory walls, symbolizing the final stage of the Daleks’ creation. Davros orders their immediate filling with genetically conditioned creatures, overriding Nyder’s objections. These casings, once empty, now become the vessels for the Daleks’ birth, transforming the laboratory into a site of genocide. Their activation marks the point of no return, as the Daleks emerge as an unstoppable force.
Davros’ pre-programmed Dalek control override is the invisible leash that ensures the Daleks’ absolute obedience. He reveals its existence to Nyder after the Kaled Councillors depart, emphasizing that the creatures will not be allowed self-control. This programme is the final piece of the puzzle, guaranteeing that the Daleks will serve Davros’ will without question, even as they embark on their journey of destruction.
Davros’ laboratory equipment, humming with cold precision, serves as both a prop for his deception and the machinery of his genocidal vision. He claims the need to close down certain pieces of equipment to comply with the Kaled Council’s suspension order, a delay tactic that fools Mogran and the councillors. Meanwhile, the equipment remains operational, powering the final stages of the Daleks’ creation. Its sterile, high-tech environment contrasts sharply with the moral horror unfolding within.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Kaled Main Research Laboratory is the sterile, high-tech heart of Davros’ genocidal ambitions. Its cold precision contrasts with the moral horror unfolding within its walls. Mogran and the Kaled Councillors enter cautiously, believing they are ensuring the suspension of the Dalek project, only to be deceived by Davros. Once they depart, the laboratory transforms into the birthplace of the Daleks, as Davros orders the forced integration of the genetically conditioned creatures into their casings. The hum of machinery and the harsh lighting create an oppressive atmosphere, underscoring the irreversible nature of Davros’ actions.
Organizations Involved
Institutional presence and influence
The Kaled Council, led by Mogran, convenes in the laboratory to demand a suspension of the Dalek project. Their inquiry is a last-ditch effort to regain control over Davros’ genocidal ambitions, but their authority is undermined by Davros’ deception. The Council’s presence is brief but pivotal, as their departure signals the moment Davros’ true plan is set into motion. Their unwitting complicity in Davros’ scheme becomes clear as the Daleks’ activation proceeds without interference.
The Kaleds, represented by Mogran and the Councillors, enter the laboratory under the belief that they are ensuring the suspension of the Dalek project. Their presence is a symbol of the Council’s fragile authority, which Davros manipulates with ease. Once they depart, their unwitting complicity in Davros’ deception becomes clear, as the Daleks’ activation proceeds unchecked. The Kaleds’ fate is sealed by their trust in the Council’s ability to control Davros, a trust that is brutally betrayed.
The Kaled Elite, Davros’ loyal inner circle, are the only Kaleds spared from his genocidal extermination. Their presence is implied in the laboratory, as they stand by Davros’ side in his deception of the Kaled Council. Once the Councillors depart, the Elite aids Davros in the forced integration of the genetically conditioned creatures into the Dalek casings, fully complicit in his vision of survival through Dalek supremacy. Their loyalty is unwavering, even as they enable the destruction of their own people.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"The Kaled Council decides that they will begin an inquiry into Davros' work and he pretends to be accepting of the inquiry."
"The Kaled Council decides that they will begin an inquiry into Davros' work and he pretends to be accepting of the inquiry."
"The Kaled Council decides that they will begin an inquiry into Davros' work and he pretends to be accepting of the inquiry."
"The Kaled Council decides that they will begin an inquiry into Davros' work and he pretends to be accepting of the inquiry."
"Davros pretends to accept the inquiry from the Kaled Council, but afterwards reveals his true plan to sacrifice the Kaled people highlighting his deceptive nature."
"Davros pretends to accept the inquiry from the Kaled Council, but afterwards reveals his true plan to sacrifice the Kaled people highlighting his deceptive nature."
Part of Larger Arcs
Key Dialogue
"**DAVROS** *(to Mogran, false deference)*: *'It is simply my duty. The inquiry will reveal nothing, except our loyalty and total dedication to the cause of the Kaled people.'* **→** *Subtext*: A performance of obedience masking total contempt. Davros’ use of patriotic language is a weapon—he weaponizes Kaled ideals to justify their destruction. The irony is razor-sharp: his "duty" is to betray them. **—** **NYDER**: *'The whole of the Kaled people? You would go that far?'* **DAVROS**: *'Did you ever doubt it?'* **→** *Character Reveal*: Nyder’s horror isn’t moral outrage but **disbelief that Davros would admit it so baldly**. Davros’ response is a **narrative gut-punch**—it strips away any lingering ambiguity about his villainy. This exchange also **elevates Nyder** from henchman to complicit accomplice, deepening the moral stakes. **—** **DAVROS** *(cold command)*: *'I want the genetically conditioned creatures installed in the machines immediately. Twenty of them. They are our troops in this battle for survival.'* **NYDER**: *'But they’re still very erratic, unstable.'* **DAVROS**: *'They will not be allowed self-control. I will prepare a computer programme that will limit their actions.'* **→** *Plot Catalyst*: The **Daleks’ activation** is now inevitable. Davros’ solution—**programmed obedience**—foreshadows their later hive-mind tyranny. The dialogue also highlights his **god complex**: he doesn’t just create life; he **dictates its purpose**. The word *'troops'* is chilling—he’s not building soldiers, but **weapons of mass destruction**. ], "is_flashback": false, "derived_from_beat_uuids": [ "beat_08441a2197dd06a0"