Object
Kroton Gas Canister
A portable metal canister containing deployment gas, used by both the Krotons and Jamie McCrimmon. The Krotons deploy these canisters to capture high-intelligence targets (e.g., the Doctor and Zoe) or destroy objects like the TARDIS. Jamie steals one from the Krotons' storage rack in the Dynatrope control room and uses it in a failed attack against a Kroton, spraying its contents to briefly disorient the creature before it empties. The canisters are a key tool in the Krotons' operational arsenal and a temporary weapon for Jamie during his captivity.
8 appearances
Purpose
Spray gas to exploit enemy vulnerability as improvised weapon
Significance
Jamie's failed assault highlights the Kroton's resilience and his own physical limits, pushing the companions toward scientific strategies like the Doctor's tellurium weapon over brute force
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used