Sabotaged Dalek Timing Mechanism (Bomb Component)

Originally a synchronized timing component from a Dalek bomb. Now degraded with grinding gears, dangling wires, and intermittent energy chuffs after sabotage by Thal Resistance forces.

2 appearances

Purpose

To regulate the detonation sequence of Dalek explosives by synchronizing timing intervals. When damaged, it compromises coordinated detonations but may still activate under forced manipulation.

Significance

Serves as the fragile fulcrum of the Doctor’s last-ditch plan to use Dalek bombs against their makers. Its fragility and erratic behavior drive tension—will it function or fail at the critical moment?

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S10E20 · Planet of the Daleks Part 6

Taron and the Doctor find the power ramp

The bomb’s timing mechanism is identified by Codal as critically damaged, complicating the Doctor’s flood plan. This broken component—scorched, erratic, and barely responsive—becomes the focal point of their debate about whether the mission can still succeed despite its flaws.

Before: Nonfunctional, with twisted circuitry and fractured lenses after previous damage and sabotage.

After: Under active repair, with Codal expressing cautious optimism about restoring minimal functionality.

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S10E20 · Planet of the Daleks Part 6

Codal repairs bomb under Dalek threat

The Damaged Timing Mechanism of the bomb is isolated by Codal as the point of failure requiring immediate recalibration. Plucking exposed circuitry from between broken solder points and adjusting microscopic gears under flickering arsenal lights, Codal attempts to restore synchronization before the Daleks regroup and overrun the chamber.

Before: Fractured display and twisting gears whining erratically, casing scorched and loose

After: Stabilized temporarily with improved but still unreliable function, holding enough charge for delayed detonation

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