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TARDIS Control Keys

A pair of brass-colored metal keys with ridged shafts, carried by the Doctor for direct system access. Their use incurs a crisp metallic snap as the Doctor inserts them into the console’s restricted interface panel, inputting machine-code commands to manipulate the chameleon circuit. The keys show signs of frequent handling, their edges slightly dulled from repeated engagement with the TARDIS's specialized locks.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S18E25 · Logopolis Part 1
Doctor attempts to repair chameleon circuit

The TARDIS control keys are used by the Doctor to input machine-code commands directly into the control board. These keys, showing signs of frequent use, enable the Doctor to manipulate the chameleon circuit and demonstrate its potential functionality with precise keystrokes.

Before: At the Doctor's side, brass-colored and slightly dulled from frequent handling
After: Held in the Doctor's hand, freshly used and returned to their usual state
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S18E25 · Logopolis Part 1
Chameleon circuit glitches into police box form

The Doctor uses control keys to input machine-code commands into the console’s restricted interface panel, enabling direct manipulation of the chameleon circuit scanner and triggering the brief transformation.

Before: Carried by the Doctor, available for system access, edges slightly dulled from frequent use.
After: Still in use after the interaction, held by the Doctor as he continues testing commands.
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