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Doctor's Metal Cup

Doctor grips his metal cup and thrusts it toward Terrall's sword. The cup jumps to cling fast, pulled by Terrall's body magnetism—proof of Dalek-altered physiology. Terrall snarls in defiance as the test lays bare his secret, sharpening the Doctor's suspicions amid the trophy-lined room's shadows.
2 appearances

Purpose

Test Terrall's magnetic properties

Significance

Confirms Doctor's suspicions of Dalek manipulation over Terrall, heightens Trophy Room confrontation, and advances the investigation into his controlled state.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S4E41 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor probes Terrall’s magnetic secrets

The Doctor grips this metal cup and thrusts it toward Terrall’s sword to demonstrate the sword’s magnetic attraction to Terrall’s body. The cup jumps to cling fast, pulled by Terrall’s unnatural electrical charge—a clear sign of Dalek manipulation. This object serves as a tool in the Doctor’s investigation, providing tangible proof of Terrall’s altered state and the Daleks’ influence. Its interaction with the sword creates a dramatic moment that confirms the Doctor’s suspicions.

Before: Held by the Doctor, part of the Trophy Room’s amenities or brought by him for the test.
After: Clinging to the sword after the Doctor demonstrates its magnetic pull, then likely returned to its original position.
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S4E41 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor Probes Terrall’s Magnetic Anomaly

The Doctor grips this metal cup and thrusts it toward Terrall’s sword, demonstrating how it jumps to cling fast to the blade due to Terrall’s magnetic pull. The cup serves as a tool for the Doctor’s investigation, confirming Terrall’s unnatural electrical charge and hinting at Dalek manipulation. The cup’s movement underscores the scientific nature of the Doctor’s probing and the eerie, otherworldly forces at play.

Before: Held by the Doctor, untouched.
After: Clinging to the sword after the Doctor’s demonstration, then released.
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