Wyatt’s violent regression and death
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
'Concerned and urgent,' driven by the need to maintain control and ensure the safety of his team and the facility. His emotional state is one of 'Controlled concern with a sense of impending crisis.'
The Brigadier engages in a tense discussion with the Doctor about Slocum’s transformation, expressing concern about suppressing the incident. He reacts urgently to Benton’s report of Wyatt’s disappearance and leaves with Benton to investigate further, demonstrating his leadership and sense of duty.
- • To understand the nature of Slocum’s transformation and its implications for the facility.
- • To investigate Wyatt’s disappearance and contain the spread of the infection.
- • The retrogressive transformation poses a significant threat to the facility and its personnel.
- • Immediate action is required to suppress the incident and prevent further harm.
'Feral and uncontrollable,' driven by the retrogressive infection that has stripped away his humanity. His emotional state is one of 'Animalistic rage and confusion.'
Wyatt is spotted by the Doctor on a distant catwalk, now green-faced and feral, clutching his rifle. He runs from the Doctor, swinging his rifle wildly before losing his balance and plummeting to his death. His actions are erratic and aggressive, driven by the retrogressive infection.
- • To escape the Doctor, driven by the infection’s aggressive impulses.
- • To lash out violently, reflecting the loss of rational thought.
- • The infection has completely overtaken his mind, leaving no room for rational thought or self-preservation.
- • His actions are driven purely by the primal instincts induced by the retrogressive transformation.
A mix of analytical focus and deep concern, masking a growing sense of urgency and desperation as the retrogressive infection spreads. His emotional state is one of 'Determined resolve tinged with frustration at the escalating danger.'
The Doctor engages in a tense discussion with the Brigadier about Slocum’s retrogressive transformation, his analytical mind piecing together clues about its possible link to Krakatoa. When Benton reports Wyatt’s disappearance, the Doctor spots the infected Wyatt on a distant catwalk and immediately gives chase, gripping the rail for support as he pursues the feral soldier. After Wyatt’s fatal fall, the Doctor rushes to the ground, shouting warnings to Bromley to avoid touching the body, his voice urgent and commanding.
- • To understand the nature of Slocum’s retrogressive transformation and its link to Krakatoa.
- • To prevent Wyatt from harming himself or others, and to contain the spread of the infection.
- • The retrogressive transformation is connected to a larger, catastrophic event, possibly volcanic in nature.
- • The infection is highly contagious and must be contained at all costs to prevent further spread and loss of life.
'Distressed and confused,' likely experiencing the early stages of the retrogressive infection. His emotional state is one of 'Uncertainty and growing instability.'
Bromley is observed by the Doctor after Wyatt’s fall, his face now green, indicating he is also infected. The Doctor warns him not to touch Wyatt’s body, emphasizing the contagious nature of the infection. Bromley’s presence underscores the rapid spread of the retrogressive affliction.
- • To avoid further infection or harm, though his actions are not explicitly shown.
- • To comply with the Doctor’s warning, though his internal state is unclear.
- • The infection is spreading rapidly, and he may be next to succumb to its effects.
- • The Doctor’s warnings are critical to his survival, though he may not fully comprehend the danger.
'Alarmed and focused,' driven by the need to act quickly in response to the escalating crisis. His emotional state is one of 'Controlled urgency.'
Benton climbs up to the catwalk to deliver urgent news: Wyatt and a technician have vanished, likely infected. His report interrupts the Doctor and Brigadier’s discussion, escalating the tension. He then leaves with the Brigadier to investigate further, his demeanor reflecting the urgency of the situation.
- • To inform the Doctor and Brigadier about the disappearance of Wyatt and the technician, highlighting the potential spread of the infection.
- • To assist in the investigation and containment of the retrogressive affliction.
- • The disappearance of Wyatt and the technician is directly related to the retrogressive infection.
- • Immediate action is required to prevent further spread and ensure the safety of the facility.
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The metal safety rail on the catwalk plays a crucial role in the Doctor’s pursuit of Wyatt. The Doctor grips it tightly for support as he chases Wyatt, ensuring he does not lose his own balance. The rail symbolizes the thin line between safety and danger in this high-stakes environment. When Wyatt swings his rifle wildly, his momentum carries him over the rail, leading to his fatal fall. The rail thus becomes a silent witness to the escalating horror of the retrogressive affliction.
The storage tank’s metal catwalks are the primary setting for this event, serving as a precarious and elevated battleground. The Doctor and Brigadier stand on one catwalk, discussing Slocum’s transformation, while Wyatt runs across another, clutching his rifle. The catwalks amplify the tension and danger of the scene, as the height and narrow walkways create a sense of vulnerability and urgency. They also facilitate the chase sequence, where Wyatt’s loss of balance leads to his fatal fall.
Wyatt’s rifle is a critical object in this event, serving as both a weapon and a symbol of his feral state. He clutches it tightly as he runs from the Doctor, swinging it wildly before losing his balance and falling to his death. The rifle represents the danger posed by the infected individuals and the escalating violence of the retrogressive affliction. Its presence underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for containment.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The storage tank is the central location for this event, serving as a vast, industrial battleground where the retrogressive affliction unfolds. The Doctor and Brigadier stand on elevated metal catwalks, discussing Slocum’s transformation, while Wyatt—now infected—runs across another catwalk, clutching his rifle. The tank’s towering cylindrical structure and echoing metal amplify the tension and danger of the scene. Wyatt’s fatal fall from the catwalk underscores the high stakes and the irreversible consequences of the infection. The storage tank symbolizes the industrial hub where the disaster is unfolding, and its oppressive atmosphere reflects the growing horror of the retrogressive transformation.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"The deaths and strange behavior observed by the Doctor lead directly to the Brigadier seeking answers and the Doctor linking to Krakatoa."
Doctor examines Slocum’s unnatural death"The Doctor links retrogressive changes to Krakatoa, so the Brigadier attempts to urgently discuss recent violent deaths with Stahlman, but is dismissed."
Stahlman dismisses warnings over green liquid"The Doctor links retrogressive changes to Krakatoa, so the Brigadier attempts to urgently discuss recent violent deaths with Stahlman, but is dismissed."
Doctor links green liquid to Krakatoa"The Doctor suggests a link between the transformations and the Krakatoa eruption, foreshadowing that the green liquid might be similarly catastrophic which is directly referred to again in Act 2 when the Doctor draws a connection between the green liquid and Krakatoa."
Stahlman dismisses warnings over green liquid"The Doctor suggests a link between the transformations and the Krakatoa eruption, foreshadowing that the green liquid might be similarly catastrophic which is directly referred to again in Act 2 when the Doctor draws a connection between the green liquid and Krakatoa."
Doctor links green liquid to KrakatoaKey Dialogue
"BRIGADIER: Doctor, I need some answers. DOCTOR: Mmm? BRIGADIER: What did happen to Slocum? DOCTOR: Some sort of retrogression of the body cells, I think. BRIGADIER: I don't understand. DOCTOR: Neither do I. Not fully, not yet. BRIGADIER: It looked as if he was turning into some sort of animal. DOCTOR: Yes. The process was relatively slow and it wasn't completed."
"DOCTOR: Now Wyatt, listen to me. You need help."
"DOCTOR: Don't touch him! Whatever you do, don't touch him!"