Object

Gharman's Weapon

Gharman carries this weapon into the charged standoff outside the incubation room, then hands it to a colleague before facing the Kaled Elite. Sarah, Harry, the Doctor, Gharman, and Davros witness its presence, which underscores the room's volatile atmosphere and imminent threat of violence during the diplomatic intervention.

3 appearances

Purpose

Fire projectiles to kill or threaten opponents

Significance

Serves as a symbol of conflict and a gesture of restrained aggression, heightening tension as Gharman proposes alternatives to Davros's supremacy amid the Doctor's moral crisis.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S12E16 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 6

The Doctor’s Moral Abyss: Genocide or Redemption?

Gharman’s weapon is carried into the meeting with the Kaled Elite but is handed to a colleague before the debate begins. The weapon symbolizes the potential for violence and the fragile peace that Gharman seeks to establish. Its presence underscores the tension between aggression and diplomacy, reflecting the Kaleds’ internal struggle. The act of handing it over signifies Gharman’s commitment to a non-violent resolution, even as the threat of force looms in the background.

Before: Carried by Gharman into the meeting, then handed to a colleague.

After: No longer in Gharman’s possession, symbolizing his shift toward diplomacy.

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S12E16 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 6

The Doctor’s Moral Abyss: Davros’s Gambit and the Ticking Clock of Skaro

Gharman’s weapon is a symbolic gesture of peace and diplomacy, handed to a colleague before addressing the Kaled Elite. Its placement on the desk underscores Gharman’s commitment to non-violence, as he argues for a balanced mutation of the Daleks. The weapon’s absence from his hands during his speech reinforces his moral stance, but its presence in the room hints at the violence that underlies the Kaleds’ conflict. Ultimately, the weapon proves useless, as the Daleks’ autonomy renders all resistance futile.

Before: Held by Gharman, then handed to a colleague before his speech to the Elite.

After: Still on the desk, unused, as Gharman’s diplomatic efforts fail.

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S12E16 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 6

The Doctor’s Moral Abyss: A Choice Between Genocide and the Daleks’ Rise

Gharman’s weapon is a symbol of failed diplomacy in this scene. He carries it into the Elite’s meeting, then hands it to a colleague before addressing the group, symbolizing his faith in peaceful resolution. The weapon remains unused, as the debate over the Daleks’ fate is decided by words, not bullets. Its presence underscores the tension between violence and diplomacy—Gharman believes in a better path, but Davros proves that force is the only language the Kaleds understand. The weapon ends up unused, a relic of a failed ideal**.

Before: Carried by Gharman into the meeting, then handed to a colleague as a gesture of peace.

After: Still in the colleague’s possession, unused—the debate was decided by Davros’s manipulation, not force.

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