Doctor Who
Object

UNIT Hand Grenades (Deployed by Brigadier)

Small, portable explosives thrown by UNIT soldiers during the factory assault, contributing to chaotic close-quarters combat against Cybermen. Distinct from heavier weapons like the bazooka.
2 appearances

Purpose

Blast Cybermen clusters and clear assault paths in close-quarters combat

Significance

Brigadier's order shifts battle momentum, enabling Doctor's sabotage of the mind-control signal and preventing doomsday activation—crystallizes UNIT-Doctor synergy against superior foes

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S6E18 · The Invasion Part 8
Brigadier’s assault and Doctor’s critical directive

UNIT grenades are deployed by the Brigadier and his soldiers to neutralize the Cybermen threat during the assault on the factory compound. The explosions create chaos and cover, allowing the Doctor and UNIT forces to advance toward the radio transmitter control building. Their use is a critical component of the tactical plan, blending raw firepower with precision timing to turn the tide of the battle.

Before: Armed and ready for deployment, carried by UNIT soldiers as they move through the factory compound.
After: Discharged and expended, their explosive force spent in the assault on the Cybermen.
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S6E18 · The Invasion Part 8
Vaughn’s Sacrifice and the Doctor’s Escape

UNIT grenades are deployed by the Brigadier to eliminate Cybermen positions, creating chaos and buying time for the Doctor to reach the radio transmitter. Their detonations shatter the Cybermen’s advance, highlighting the raw tactical grit of UNIT’s forces amid the invasion. The grenades symbolize the desperation and urgency of the human resistance against the Cybermen’s relentless advance.

Before: Loaded and ready for deployment by UNIT soldiers.
After: Exploded and expended, having fulfilled their role in clearing a path for the Doctor and UNIT forces.
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