Object

Styles' Science Laboratory Maintenance Door

Large concealed passage providing the Daleks' emergency maintenance access route

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S21E14 · Resurrection of the Daleks Part 4

Davros unleashes engineered plague on Daleks

The concealed maintenance door is activated by Davros just before the viral release to prepare his escape route. Later, during the crisis, Daleks frantically attempt to access emergency systems through this inadequately sized passage in the sterile lab walls. Its hidden design, originally for routine maintenance, becomes an obstacle in the escalating system failures and adds to the chaos as Doctor's delayed intervention looms.

Before: Closed and camouflaged within sterile wall paneling, serving routine maintenance access only

After: Forced open by frantic Dalek attempts to reach emergency controls, groaning under mechanical impacts as systems fail and foam spreads across the floor

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S21E14 · Resurrection of the Daleks Part 4

Dalek mutiny by Davros virus flaw

The concealed door, nearly invisible in the lab wall, is forced open by the Daleks to breach the facility and reach Davros. After forcing entry, they repeatedly strike nearby panels and access points while scrambling to access emergency systems. The narrow door’s weak hinges groan under impact, exposing its inadequate design during crisis.

Before: Sealed, hidden in the laboratory wall, indistinguishable from paneling.

After: Partially dislodged and battered by Dalek impacts; serves as a failed barrier rather than a functional exit.

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