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Kaled Sentries' Weapons (Gharman's Arsenal)

A concealed weapons cache located in the Kaled corridors/bunker, initially guarded by two sentries. The cache contains rifles and ammunition, which become pivotal in the rebellion against Davros. Gharman and Kavell subdue the guards and confiscate the weapons, with Kavell shooting the first guard dead in defiance of Gharman's non-violent orders. The weapons are then distributed to rebels (including another scientist) to arm the uprising, marking the collapse of Gharman's bloodless coup plan and escalating the conflict against Davros. The cache's seizure fuels the armed resistance and forces a moral compromise from the rebels.
2 appearances

Purpose

Arm rebels during the coup against Davros

Significance

Trigger the collapse of Gharman's bloodless revolution into violence, forcing him to face the uprising's moral cost and foreshadowing Davros's potential exploitation

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S12E15 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 5
The Blood That Breaks the Revolution

The Kaled sentries’ weapons—rifles and sidearms—are seized during the altercation, becoming the rebellion’s first major arsenal. Kavell shoots one guard with his own weapon, while the second guard’s rifle is taken after he is subdued. Gharman orders the weapons distributed to the rebels, turning the tools of oppression into instruments of revolution. Their confiscation is a turning point, as the rebellion transitions from a moral protest to an armed uprising capable of challenging Davros’s regime.

Before: Possessed by the two sentries, loaded and ready for use in defending the bunker. They represent the regime’s enforcement power and the last line of defense against the rebellion.
After: Confiscated by the rebels and distributed among the uprising’s ranks. The weapons are now in the hands of the rebellion, symbolizing their growing military capability and the erosion of Davros’s control.
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S12E15 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 5
The Revolution’s Bloodless Ideal Collapses: Gharman’s Moral Compromise

The Kaled sentries’ weapons—rifles and sidearms—are confiscated by the rebels after the confrontation. Kavell grabs one and uses it to shoot the first guard, while the remaining weapons are distributed to the rebellion’s ranks. These firearms transform from tools of oppression under Davros’ regime to instruments of revolution in the rebels’ hands. Their seizure is a turning point, as the rebels gain the firepower needed to challenge Davros’ loyalists directly. The weapons embody the rebellion’s violent escalation, as well as the moral ambiguity of their cause.

Before: Possessed by the two sentries, who use them to enforce the regime’s authority. The weapons are loaded and ready for use, symbolizing the regime’s militarized control over the bunker.
After: Confiscated by the rebels and distributed among their ranks. The weapons are now wielded by Gharman’s followers, turning the tide of the revolution and enabling further armed confrontations.
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