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Davros's Torso-Mounted Life Support System

Cylindrical apparatus strapped to Davros' torso, sustaining artificial physiology.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S17E3 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor uses Davros as shield against Daleks

Davros' life support system becomes the focal point of the Doctor's threat, rigged with the remote detonator and threatened with destruction. Davros refuses to be cowed by the device, demonstrating its limited leverage over him.

Before: Operational, strapped to Davros’ torso as his sole lifeline.
After: Unscathed after the explosion, continuing to function as Davros asserts control.
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S17E3 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 3
Davros asserts control over Daleks

Davros' life support system becomes a pawn in the Doctor’s gamble, the Doctor’s bomb attached to it and its destruction threatened to force the Daleks to comply.

Before: Functioning life support for Davros, rigidly attached to his reinforced chair in the bunker.
After: Severely damaged by detonation, rendering it nonfunctional and destroying the Doctor's leverage.
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