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Rassilon's Tomb Control Panel and Intercom

The control panel and intercom system is embedded in the stone wall of Rassilon's Tomb, blending with the ancient architecture. This multifunctional device features: 1) A series of recessed stone buttons (symbols faded) that respond to temporal manipulation, and 2) A control panel against the chamber wall with dials/switches for neutron flow regulation (glowing in response to adjustments). The combined system flickers with ghostly blue light when activated by the Doctors' combined will, responding primarily to the intercom functions but incorporating temporal engineering capabilities for neutron flow reversal. The intercom’s voice distorts through time itself, amplifying Rassilon’s archaic tones.
3 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S20E23 · The Five Doctors Part 1
Borusa's treachery unmasked in Rassilon's Tomb

The control panel and intercom respond to the Doctors’ combined will, linking their consciousnesses and activating Rassilon’s voice. This moment unites the Doctors in their resistance to Borusa and allows Rassilon’s judgment to be delivered.

Before: Stone-embedded, inactive until the Doctors’ combined effort awakens it
After: Flickers with ghostly blue light as Rassilon’s voice vanishes with his departure
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S20E23 · The Five Doctors Part 1
Doctors break the TARDIS forcefield together

The neutron control panel on Rassilon’s Tomb wall is operated by the Third Doctor with deliberate precision. The radial indicators on the panel pulse faintly in response to his adjustments, reversing the polarity of the neutron flow to destabilize the forcefield ensnaring the TARDIS.

Before: Dark and inactive, locking the TARDIS in a forcefield
After: Activated by the Doctor, controls flashing as polarity reverses
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S20E23 · The Five Doctors Part 1
Doctors break Borusa's mental hold

The control panel and intercom respond to the Doctors’ combined will, flickering with ghostly blue light as their consciousnesses link. It serves as the interface through which Rassilon’s judgment is transmitted and the Doctors’ unity is enacted.

Before: Embedded inactive stone interface in the Tomb wall
After: Activated briefly by the Doctors’ unified will, then silent as temporal order is restored
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