Red Six Field Telephone (Mike's)

Specialized military field telephone used by UNIT operatives during tactical operations, distinguished by its callsign 'Red Six' and durable construction.

4 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S25E1 · Remembrance of the Daleks Part 1

Van targeted in Dalek ambush

The field telephone becomes a lifeline for Mike Yates, who grips it tightly while shouting into the receiver, his voice strained with urgency. The Dalek's weapon strikes directly behind him, sending the device—and its frayed cord—into sharp focus as the van's interior fills with smoke and debris.

Before: Functional communication device securely mounted in the mobile command van, connected by a coiled cord

After: Slightly jostled, its blackened metal body showing signs of rough handling, dangling from its cord amid the destruction

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S25E1 · Remembrance of the Daleks Part 1

Doctor's explosives fail against Dalek

Mike uses the red field telephone to receive and transmit Gilmore’s orders during the ambush. The device’s static-laced connection becomes the fragile lifeline for coordination amid the chaos of gunfire and the Dalek’s retaliatory assault.

Before: The Red Six Field Telephone is operational, connected via coiled cord in the van during the attack.

After: The telephone is abandoned or damaged as the van becomes a target, ending reliable communications.

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S25E1 · Remembrance of the Daleks Part 1

Doctor taunts and the Dalek strikes back

The Red Six Field Telephone serves as Mike’s lifeline to Gilmore during the ambush. He holds it tightly, relaying ceasefire and fire orders in urgent bursts despite the van’s shattered glass and rising chaos. Its corded tether becomes a symbol of brittle command amid escalating destruction.

Before: Secured in Mike’s grip, connected and functional before Dalek assault.

After: Dented and distorted from earlier impacts; now silent, its handset loosened by the assault.

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S25E1 · Remembrance of the Daleks Part 1

Doctor and Ace flee the junkyard assault

Mike’s Red Six Field Telephone links him to command during the ambush, allowing him to relay Gilmore’s ceasefire and ATR orders with urgency. Its analog interface crackles through static as Dalek attacks shatter the van’s rear, becoming the last lifeline until the weapon breaches the vehicle.

Before: Functional handheld device with coiled cord, slightly dented from prior rough handling, carried by Mike into the fray.

After: Severed or damaged during the Dalek’s assault on the van; likely nonfunctional following the breach and explosion.

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