Analyzed Nestene Meteorite (UNIT Laboratory)

The same artifact as the 'Field-Recovered Nestene Globe,' but after being brought to UNIT’s lab for EEG testing. Confirms Nestene Consciousness presence, pivoting UNIT’s strategy.

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Purpose

Houses alien consciousness; tested via EEG for mental activity

Significance

Proves meteorites carry Nestene control, pivots UNIT from factory raid to countering infiltration; heightens clash between military procedure and scientific insight

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S7E3 · Spearhead from Space Part 3

Doctor reveals the globe’s sentience

The meteorite globe is the focal point of the Doctor’s demonstration, connected to an EEG-like device that reveals its embedded intelligence. Initially treated as an inert artifact, the globe’s true nature is exposed as a vessel for the Nestene Consciousness. Its pulsating activity on the EEG machine confirms it is not just a rock but a sentient entity, shifting the narrative from a military operation to a battle against an alien hive mind. The globe’s role evolves from a clue to a direct threat, escalating the stakes of the invasion.

Before: An inert, spherical meteorite globe, treated as a potential clue in the investigation of the Auton threat. It is physically connected to the Doctor’s EEG-like device but shows no signs of activity.

After: Actively displaying signs of intelligence on the EEG machine, confirmed as a vessel for the Nestene Consciousness. Its status shifts from a passive artifact to an active threat, requiring immediate attention from UNIT.

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