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Cosmic Storm Meteorites

Physical meteorites streaking through space in a cosmic storm that bombarded Earth, igniting the Dalek Cosmic Plague. Described by Craddock as the true beginning of the invasion, predating Dalek ships, and marking the catastrophic event that weakened global defenses. Recounted in a Dalek prison cell, emphasizing the historical scale of the disaster.
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Significance

These meteorites triggered the plague ravaging Earth, weakening global defenses and enabling Dalek exploitation. Craddock's recounting forces Doctor and Ian to confront the occupation's vast scale, shifting their escape strategy amid overwhelming historical despair.

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When this object appears and how it's used

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S2E5 · The Daleks
Craddock recounts Earth’s Dalek invasion

The cosmic storm meteorites are described by Craddock as the catalyst for the Dalek invasion, carrying the germ bombs that triggered the plague. He recounts how the meteorites bombarded Earth ten years prior, setting the stage for the Daleks’ conquest. The meteorites are not physically present in the scene, but their mention is pivotal in explaining the sequence of events that led to Earth’s fall. They symbolize the Daleks’ long-game strategy—waiting for the perfect moment to strike when humanity was at its weakest. The discussion of the meteorites frames the invasion as a meticulously planned operation, rather than a spontaneous act of aggression, and underscores the Daleks’ patience and cunning.

Before: Already deployed as part of the initial attack, having delivered the germ bombs and weakened Earth’s defenses.
After: Unchanged; the meteorites’ role in the invasion is now part of the established backstory, but their mention serves as a stark reminder of the Daleks’ premeditation.
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