Laleham's Crowbar (Power Room Weapon)

Improvised weapon used by Laleham in a violent altercation with Flannigan in the Space Wheel W3 Power Room, later dropped during his fatal confrontation with Vallance and the Cyberman.

2 appearances

Purpose

Improvised weapon to strike Flannigan

Significance

Escalates the brawl between crew members, exposes Laleham's compromised state under Cyberman influence, and marks the chaotic prelude to the Cyberman's seizure of the Power Room.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S5E39 · The Wheel In Space Part 5

Flannigan’s confrontation exposes Cyberman infiltration

Laleham’s crowbar is wielded as an improvised weapon during the violent altercation with Flannigan. She brandishes it aggressively, swinging it at Flannigan in an attempt to subdue him and protect the Cybermen’s sabotage efforts. Though she misses, the crowbar’s presence escalates the physical confrontation, contributing to the chaos that culminates in Vallance firing his gun. The crowbar symbolizes the crew’s desperation and the lengths to which they will go to defend the Cybermen’s infiltration, even against one another. Its cold metal grip and blunt force reflect the brutality of the station’s internal conflict.

Before: Lying within reach in the Power Room, likely used for maintenance tasks but repurposed as a weapon.

After: Discarded or left behind after Laleham’s death, no longer a threat but a grim relic of the violence that unfolded.

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S5E39 · The Wheel In Space Part 5

Cyberman seizes Power Room control

Laleham’s crowbar is wielded as an improvised weapon during the altercation with Flannigan. He swings it forcefully but misses, demonstrating the desperation and chaos of the moment. The crowbar’s failure to subdue Flannigan contributes to the escalating violence, culminating in Vallance’s accidental shooting of Laleham. Its presence underscores the brutal, makeshift nature of the conflict and the lengths to which the hypnotized crew will go to enforce the Cybermen’s will.

Before: Possessed by Laleham, used as a tool for maintenance but repurposed as a weapon during the fight.

After: Likely discarded or left behind in the Power Room after Laleham’s death, symbolizing the futility of resistance.

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