Object
Spiridon Micrel Bomb
Distinct from the Limpet Bomb Niche, this is a compact, hand-held explosive device with faulty adhesive strips and flickering countdown timer
8 appearances
Purpose
To serve as an improvised demolition device capable of triggering a localized cave-in that would entomb Dalek forces in Spiridon’s ice tunnels, thereby buying the rebels time to escape.
Significance
The bomb embodies the Doctor’s pivot from careful planning to grim necessity, a symbol of sacrifice when options are exhausted. Its repeated failures and eventual role in exposing the cavern’s hidden geothermal instability reveal that the true path to victory lies not in direct confrontation, but in exploiting the planet’s dormant forces.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used