Prison-Block Dalyk Gas Canisters

Permanently mounted metal canisters containing Dalyk invective gas in Starbase Four's prison block, serving as chemical weapons for Dalek-controlled termination protocols.

7 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

7 moments

S21E11 · Resurrection of the Daleks Part 1

Osborn executes Mercer in the prison

The Dalyk gas canisters corrode along the prison wall, their valves compromised by sabotage. When Mercer encounters the vapor, his body rapidly dissolves, revealing the Daleks’ biochemical atrocity and forcing Osborn to act to end his agony.

Before: Sealed but leaking toxic vapor due to prior damage

After: Leaking gas fully implicated Mercer’s death, exposing their lethal design

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S21E11 · Resurrection of the Daleks Part 1

Lytton orders Davros released at gunpoint

Dalyk Gas Canisters are active and leaking near Mercer’s position, their valves compromised. Mercer’s exposed flesh illustrates the rapidly corrosive effects, leaving no doubt about the lethal payload. The fumes symbolize poisoned hope in the prison’s corrupted atmosphere.

Before: Semi-exposed along a prison wall, valves intact initially but functional time bomb

After: Responsible for visible tissue dissolution and subsequent merciful execution

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S22E11 · Timelash Part 2

Herbert plunges into vortex to save the Doctor

The Morlox gas canister is affixed to Peri’s chest as a ticking doomsday device, its red-lit timer counting down the moments until lethal neurotoxin release. The threat of paralysis and death hangs over the scene like a specter, reflecting the Borad’s willingness to sacrifice even a hostage to achieve his ends.

Before: Secured to Peri’s chest with a visible timer, prepared to convert her into an immobile bargaining chip or corpse

After: Unchanged—remains active on her chest, a constant reminder of peril

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S22E11 · Timelash Part 2

Peri trapped with gas bomb near Doctor

The Morlox gas canister is firmly strapped to Peri's chest, its red-lit timer counting down Borad's doomsday deadline. Its sinister presence dominates the cell, a lethal bargaining chip forcing the allies to rescue Peri before time runs out while also preventing them from challenging Borad's authority openly.

Before: Secured to Peri's chest in a cell within Borad's Inner Sanctum, timer counting down seconds rapidly.

After: Still ticking as Herbert moves toward Peri, its lethal threat unresolved until rescue completion.

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S22E11 · Timelash Part 2

Doctor faces Borad's true form

The Doctor examines the Morlox gas canister in the corner of the vault, sniffing its contents to confirm its nature, thereby linking Peri’s immediate peril to Borad’s experiments. Its presence catalyzes the Doctor’s suspicions and prompts the tense dialogue about chemical manipulation and Mustakozene Eighty, turning the object into both a clue and a psychological lever.

Before: Located in the vault, separated from Peri but known to be the same type affixed to her chest.

After: Examined and identified by the Doctor; remains in the vault, its threat now contextualized within Borad’s broader tyranny.

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S22E11 · Timelash Part 2

Doctor races to stop Bandril missile strike

The freed Morlox gas canister is discarded or stabilized by Herbert after removal from Peri’s chest, becoming an incidental obstacle unshackled from its immediate threat. It now serves as a physical marker of Peri’s past danger while the team pivots to the missile crisis.

Before: Attached to Peri’s chest via harness and adhesive, actively threatening paralysis and death

After: Removed and possibly discarded, no longer an immediate threat but a reminder of recent peril

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S22E11 · Timelash Part 2

Doctor pressed to prove Borad’s death

The gas canister is removed from Peri’s chest by Herbert, eliminating its immediate lethal threat and freeing her to move and act. Though not detonated, its presence symbolizes Borad’s totalitarian control and the risk of total subjugation through chemical terror.

Before: Attached to Peri’s chest via metal harness, secured with adhesive weld and active red timer counting down

After: Removed and discarded or set aside—no longer attached to Peri or active

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