Doctor and Romana unlock Nimon's gateway plan

Romana expresses astonishment at the alien technology as the Doctor decodes its purpose. They realize the direction beam is feeding into an artificially created black hole that could serve as a hyperspace gateway. This discovery exposes Soldeed's ignorance about the device's true function, deepening the mystery of Skonnos' complicity. The revelation sharpens the threat to the galaxy by linking the lab's secrets directly to Nimon's invasion plans, raising the stakes for all parties involved. Romana notes the beam extends vast distances while the Doctor identifies its bearing toward the black hole. They confirm the hole was created artificially and could open a pathway through hyperspace. Concerned by Soldeed's bewilderment when confronted with questions about the black hole, they speculate whether he truly understands the scale of the Nimon's deceptions, making him either a victim or a willing participant in the coming invasion. The scene deepens the collaboration between the Doctor and Romana, showing their rapid mastery of unfamiliar technology while interrogating the moral calculus of their adversaries. Each step forward uncovers fresh layers of deception that compound the danger Skonnos faces and reveal the Doctor's allies as potentially unreliable in their grasp of the threat before them.