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K9's Exposed Wiring

A tangled web of blackened, scorched wires spills from a jagged tear in K9's flank as the Doctor probes the damaged circuits. The copper filaments glisten dully under the corridor lights, singed at the ends where energy surges have cauterized connections. Romana and Emilia recoil from the acrid scent of overheated circuitry, their combined efforts aimed at isolating intact strands against the encroaching shutdown.
3 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S16E10 · The Stones of Blood Part 2
Doctor and Romana battle to revive K9

A snarl of blackened, singed wires spills from a jagged tear in K9’s flank, copper filaments glistening dully under the study’s lamplight. The Doctor and Romana recoil from the acrid scent of overheated circuitry as they inspect the extent of the damage, searching for viable strands.

Before: Integrated within K9’s chassis as part of a functioning unit
After: Exposed and cauterized by energy surges, rendering large portions irreparable
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S16E10 · The Stones of Blood Part 2
K9 tracks the silicon killer through Romana’s plan

K9’s exposed wiring hangs in tangled, scorched filaments from a gaping tear in his flank, glistening under study lights. The Doctor manually isolates intact copper strands amid acrid ozone scents while Romana stabilizes the damaged circuitry with external connections—both risking electric shock to save their companion.

Before: Severed and cauterized by the silicon predator’s energy surges during the initial attack
After: Attempted repair underway, though fragility persists and insulation remains compromised
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S16E12 · The Stones of Blood Part 4
Discovery brings swift peril to stone circle

K9's exposed wiring remains unrepaired during the Ogri ambush, with energy surges continuing to cauterize connections amidst the chaos. Though him mentioning he was 'superintending' the wiring suggests previous intervention, no further repair is attempted during the immediate threat.

Before: Partially damaged with blackened, scorched wiring exposed from K9's flank, temporary stabilization attempted
After: Unrepaired damage persists as focus shifts to physical escape rather than technical recovery
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