Stahlman's Waistcoat

Formal garment with pockets used as a deception prop to conceal a micro-circuit, later dropped and crushed to destroy evidence.

1 appearances

Purpose

Pocket storage for concealing small components like the micro-circuit

Significance

Acts as deception prop that buys Stahlman time to destroy evidence, heightening the Doctor's suspicions and advancing the sabotage plot threatening the project and planetary safety

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S7E20 · Inferno Part 2

Stahlman destroys evidence under scrutiny

Stahlman’s waistcoat serves as a prop in his deception, allowing him to pat his pockets and claim innocence when accused of hiding the micro-circuit. The waistcoat reinforces his authoritative demeanor, distracting from the micro-circuit’s true location and aiding his feigned ignorance. Its formal appearance contrasts with the tension of the moment, highlighting Stahlman’s calculated performance.

Before: Worn by Stahlman, concealing the micro-circuit in his left-hand pocket.

After: Unchanged in appearance, but the micro-circuit is no longer hidden within it.

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