Doctor Who
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Master's Military Disguise (Full Uniform)

The Master's complete military disguise, including a cap (the 'Master's Military Disguise Cap') and a greatcoat (the 'Master's General Disguise Greatcoat'), used to impersonate a high-ranking military general. He manipulates UNIT Sergeant Benton into granting him solitary access to the Light Acceleration Laboratory by ordering a 'surprise inspection.' Benton salutes and complies without suspicion. Once isolated, the Master removes the entire uniform, exposing his true identity before wielding his sonic screwdriver on the TARDIS lock. The disguise facilitates his betrayal of UNIT trust, enabling TARDIS theft and escalating the Axonite crisis.
1 appearances

Purpose

Complete military general disguise to deceive UNIT personnel

Significance

Enables the Master to exploit UNIT's chain of command, isolate himself, and steal the TARDIS—pushing the Doctor toward an alliance with his nemesis amid the Axonite crisis

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments
S8E13 · The Claws of Axos Part 3
Master commandeers the TARDIS

The greatcoat serves as part of the Master’s disguise, completing the illusion of a high-ranking military officer. Its collar is pulled up to further obscure his face, adding to the aura of authority. The coat is shed alongside the mask and cap once Benton and the soldiers depart, marking the end of the ruse. Its removal is a deliberate, almost theatrical gesture, emphasizing the Master’s control over the situation and his disdain for the uniform he briefly wore.

Before: Worn by the Master, its collar pulled up to hide his face, reinforcing the disguise as a general.
After: Folded or discarded on the lab floor, no longer needed as the Master’s true identity is revealed.
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