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Concrete Fragment from Prince Charlie Oil Rig

A jagged chunk of reinforced concrete littered with the wreckage of the Prince Charlie oil rig, its irregular surface marred by two perfectly round, unnaturally large holes that defy mechanical explanation. The fragment’s rough edges bear faint scorching from the explosion, while its weight suggests embedded steel reinforcement. The Doctor immediately treats it as forensic evidence, demanding Benton retrieve Plaster of Paris to preserve its crystalline fracture patterns before atmospheric contamination degrades the details. The object’s anomalous damage shifts the investigation from natural disaster to evidence of a calculated, otherworldly attack.
1 appearances

Purpose

Forensic evidence preservation

Significance

Represents the first tangible proof of an unnatural invasion, disrupting the team’s belief in conventional explanations for the rig’s destruction. Its forensic value catalyzes the Doctor’s urgent turn from passive observer to active investigator, while Benton’s instant compliance underscores institutional trust in his judgment. The fragment’s alien perforation marks the transition from mundane crisis to cosmic horror.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments