Deranger Dose

Gomer administers a small glass vial containing a glowing violet liquid to the Doctor’s temple. The dose’s faint luminescence pulses once before dispersing beneath the skin, designed to counter severe sub-mental shock with rapid biochemical intervention. Its administration leaves the Doctor in a cataleptic state, his body rigid and unresponsive despite the outwardly erratic behavior masking his covert plan.

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S15E22 · The Invasion of Time Part 2

Gomer diagnoses The Doctors disruption

The deranger dose, a glowing violet vial administered by Gomer to the Doctor’s temple, triggers a cataleptic collapse meant to simulate severe trauma. Though intended as medical treatment, the Doctor weaponizes the induced state to feign incapacity and control events around him.

Before: Contained in Gomer’s medical kit, unused and inert.

After: Administered to the Doctor’s temple, causing a medically induced cataleptic state used for deception.

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S15E22 · The Invasion of Time Part 2

Doctor orders Leela expelled

The Deranger Dose administered earlier has taken effect by this moment, rendering the Doctor momentarily incapacitated yet driving his volatile commands. The vial’s lingering biochemical influence subtly shapes his performative cruelty while masking the covert plan beneath.

Before: Administered and metabolizing, leaving the Doctor physically stiff but outward symptoms suppressed

After: Fully dissolved beneath skin, its pharmacological role complete as the Doctor’s theatrical performance dominates the scene

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S15E22 · The Invasion of Time Part 2

Leela flees violent Citadel expulsion

The Deranger Dose is administered by Gomer to the Doctor moments before he begins orchestrating Leela’s expulsion. It induces a feigned state of shock lasting only long enough for the Doctor to execute his political maneuver without raising immediate suspicion.

Before: Sealed glass vial in Gomer’s possession, untouched and functional.

After: Administered to the Doctor’s temple; contents fully dissipated beneath the skin as the Doctor feigns instability.

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