Hinks' Concealed Handgun

A compact semiautomatic pistol drawn by Hinks during the confrontation with the Doctor at Global Chemicals yard. The weapon's blued steel barrel glints dully in the artificial light as Hinks brandishes it threateningly, its rubberized grip fitting snugly into his palm. Far heavier than the everyday tools the Doctor usually disarms with Venusian Aikido, this firearm represents raw institutional power rather than surgical restraint. The weapon's compact design suggests it's suited for quick deployment rather than precise shooting.

2 appearances

Purpose

Close-quarters firearm for threat display and potential immediate elimination of opponents

Significance

Represents the institutional violence of Global Chemicals security forces, contrasting with the Doctor's non-lethal methods of restraint. Its deployment against a UNIT scientific advisor escalates the conflict beyond mere obstruction to direct confrontation.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S10E22 · The Green Death Part 2

Doctor overpowers guards confronts Stevens

Hinks' small hand weapon is the first instrument of institutional threat deployed against the Doctor, who immediately deflects it aside with precise hand pressure while using Hinks' momentum against him. The weapon becomes a physical symbol of failed authority as the Doctor disables it without firing a shot.

Before: In Hinks' possession, held ready for institutional enforcement, fully loaded and operational

After: Disarmed and out of Hinks' control, lying on the ground showing Smith & Wesson markings, no longer a threat

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S10E22 · The Green Death Part 2

Doctor confronts Stevens over missing equipment

The hand weapon is drawn by Hinks early in the confrontation as a symbolic assertion of authority. It becomes a central point of tension, with the Doctor deflecting it aside effortlessly as part of his subduing sequence. The weapon’s attempted use underscores Global Chemicals’ reliance on armed threats rather than reasoned cooperation.

Before: Secured in Hinks’ holster, treated as a routine tool for enforcing compliance.

After: Disarmed during the fracas and rendered inert, lying discarded on the ground.

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