Cybermen Charges

In-universe explosive devices deployed by Cybermen to breach reinforced barriers and structures.

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S19E21 · Earthshock Part 3

Cybermen force bulkhead breach attempt

The charges are activated by command and detonated directly against the reinforced bulkhead in a desperate attempt to breach the bridge. Their synchronized hissing signals precede the thunderous explosions, each blast sending shockwaves through the metal and weakening the seals. The Cyber Leader demands confirmation of readiness before ordering their use.

Before: Primed and held in reserve by Cyber Control, awaiting final orders.

After: Detonated in rapid sequence, their explosive force compromising the bulkhead's integrity and preparing the way for direct assault.

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S20E23 · The Five Doctors Part 1

Cybermen ready to force the TARDIS open

The Cybermen charges are handled by the Cybermen outside the TARDIS, positioned against the ship’s exterior door as part of their breach attempt. The bulky device’s assembly suggests an immediate, direct approach to overcoming the TARDIS’s temporal shielding and physical barriers.

Before: Presumably stored in a Cybermen staging area off-screen, awaiting deployment

After: Assembled and positioned adjacent to the TARDIS entrance, ready for activation

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