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Davros' Surgical Unit Control Panel

Nestled into Davros' laboratory workspace among surgical equipment and coiled wires, this narrow control panel features small recessed switches and a single spinning dial. Its surface bears marks of heavy use, with frayed wiring visible where Davros' cybernetic hand once operated it. The Doctor witnesses its activation during Davros' final presentation—lights flicker as the panel hums to life, revealing its role in the genocidal transformation process. Blood spatters the controls after Bostock's attack, when the panel itself becomes collateral damage in the rebellion's climax.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S22E13 · Revelation of the Daleks Part 2
Davros reveals his genocidal rebirth plan

Davros reaches for the surgical unit control panel and activates lighting that reveals the hidden Dalek forces. The panel’s bloody switch surface reflects Bostock’s failed assassination, forever marking it with his defiance.

Before: Inactive under control platform amid stains and debris
After: Activated and smeared with Davros’ cybernetic blood
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S22E13 · Revelation of the Daleks Part 2
Allies forced into deadly conflict with Davros

The surgical unit control panel lies near Davros' command station. While not directly operated in this scene, its presence is central as Davros orders its preparation, signifying the final stage of his resurrection project. The panel's activation would complete the transformation, making it the ultimate tool of Davros' genocidal vision.

Before: Idle and awaiting final activation for the resurrection ceremony
After: Still idle but asserted as critical to the final transformation process
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