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Hyperspace Tunnel Energy Beam

A concentrated purple-white energy beam that lances through the chamber, generating the motive force for the hyperspace tunnel. The beam pulses with variable intensity, its edges shimmering like disturbed air as it warps local spacetime into the trans-dimensional conduit required for the Nimons’ migration. Romana instinctively reaches toward it before the alarm interrupts, confirming its tactile but unstable nature.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S17E19 · The Horns of Nimon Part 3
Mastering the Nimon hyperspace tunnel

The hyperspace tunnel energy beam pulses through the chamber as the motive force of the spatial gateway, enabling the Nimons’ migration from Crinoth to Skonnos. Romana instinctively reaches toward it while discussing its role, and the Doctor identifies its origin in the two black holes anchoring the tunnel’s start and end points.

Before: Actively powering the migration of Nimons through the transmat capsule, strong and stable
After: Strained by Romana’s sabotage effort, its stability compromised and the wider system nearing collapse
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S17E19 · The Horns of Nimon Part 3
Doctor uncovers Nimon invasion via hyperspace

The energy beam pulses from the capsule’s core, warping local spacetime into the hyperspatial tunnel that will allow millions of Nimons to stream from Crinoth to Skonnos within moments of activation. Its visible shimmer and audible hum dominate the lab’s sensory field as Romana reaches toward it before the klaxon cuts short any further contact.

Before: Likely dormant until the lever triggered the capsule’s activation sequence
After: Pulsing erratically as the capsule enters unstable operation, increasing the urgency for Romana to sabotage the power controls
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