Ravon's Keys on a Ring

A cluster of metal keys attached to a sturdy ring, standard-issue for securing Kaled bunker doors and restraints in General Ravon's war-torn strategy room. The keys are taken from General Ravon's pocket during the Doctor's swift disarmament of him in the strategy room. The Doctor tosses the jangling ring to Harry Sullivan, who uses them to lock handcuffs around a Kaled guard's wrists, securing him to a chair. This exchange flips the power dynamic, enabling the Doctor, Harry, and their ally to subdue Ravon and the guard, transforming captives into captors and allowing them to take Ravon hostage. The keys play a critical role in the shift to active interference in Skaro's war.

2 appearances

Purpose

Handcuffing guards to restrain them during confrontations

Significance

These keys turn the tide in the Doctor's psychological gambit against Ravon, enabling Harry to secure the guard and force the Kaled general into submission, exposing the fragility of Kaled authority and advancing the prisoners' escape.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S12E11 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 1

The Doctor’s Gambit: Mockery as a Weapon in Ravon’s Strategy Room

The bunch of keys on a ring, initially in Ravon’s possession, becomes a critical tool in the Doctor’s escape plan. After disarming Ravon, the Doctor tosses the keys to Harry, who uses them to handcuff the guard to a chair. The keys symbolize the Doctor’s ability to turn Kaled resources against them, ensuring their temporary control over the strategy room.

Before: Attached to Ravon’s belt, representing his control over the Kaled bunker and its prisoners.

After: In Harry’s possession, used to restrain the guard and facilitate the Doctor’s escape.

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S12E11 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 1

The Doctor’s Verbal Sabotage: Turning Ravon’s Rhetoric Against Himself

The keys on a ring are a practical tool for securing and controlling access within the Kaled bunker. The Doctor tosses them to Harry, who uses them to handcuff the guard to a chair, neutralizing the immediate threat. This action is a critical step in the Doctor and Harry’s takeover of the strategy room, as it ensures the guard cannot interfere with their escape. The keys symbolize the transfer of control from the Kaleds to the Doctor and Harry, as they repurpose the Kaleds’ own tools against them.

Before: Attached to Ravon’s belt, used for securing doors and restraints within the Kaled bunker.

After: In Harry’s possession, used to handcuff the guard to a chair, securing the Doctor and Harry’s control of the room.

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