Doctor Who

Elite Guards

Laboratory Security and Loyalist Enforcement

Description

Davros relies on the Elite Guards for laboratory security. Nyder conveys his orders, such as disarming before Kaled rebels to stage a feint. Guards follow without hesitation, supporting Davros's control during sieges. With Davros presumed defeated, the faction disintegrates—Nyder's capture exposes their fragility as interrogators press him on key assets like the tape.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

2 events
S12E15 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 5
Davros’ Calculated Surrender: The Gambit of Submission

The Elite Guards, as Davros’s loyalist faction, play a crucial role in this event as the enforcers of his will. Though not physically present in the laboratory during this exchange, their obedience to Davros’s order to disarm and surrender is essential to the execution of his strategy. Their disciplined compliance underscores the absolute authority that Davros wields over his forces, even in the face of an apparent defeat. The Elite Guards’ hidden presence in Section Nine also serves as a tactical reserve, ready to strike when Davros gives the signal.

Active Representation

Through Nyder’s relay of Davros’s orders, which command their immediate disarmament and surrender to the Kaled rebels. Their obedience is implied but critical to the scene’s outcome.

Power Dynamics

Operating under Davros’s absolute authority, with their actions dictated by his strategic commands. Their power is derived from their loyalty and disciplined execution of his orders, even when those orders seem counterintuitive.

Institutional Impact

Their actions reinforce Davros’s institutional control over the Kaled military and scientific complex, ensuring that his vision for the Daleks remains unchallenged despite the rebellion.

Internal Dynamics

United in their loyalty to Davros but potentially questioning the wisdom of his orders in private. Their internal cohesion is maintained through strict discipline and the shared belief in Davros’s strategic genius.

Organizational Goals
To maintain absolute loyalty to Davros, ensuring the smooth execution of his deception and counterstrike. To remain hidden and ready for the counterstrike, exploiting the rebels’ momentary advantage to regain control of the laboratory.
Influence Mechanisms
Military discipline and unquestioning obedience to Davros’s commands, ensuring his orders are carried out without hesitation. Tactical positioning in Section Nine, allowing for a rapid and coordinated counterattack when the time is right.
S12E16 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 6
"The Doctor Outmaneuvers Nyder: A Tape’s Fate Hangs in the Balance

The Elite Guards, though not physically present in this event, are implicitly represented through Nyder’s defiance and the broader context of Davros’ crumbling regime. Nyder’s revelation that 'Davros has lost' suggests that the Elite Guards’ loyalty is faltering, and their institutional power is weakening. The group’s ability to corner and interrogate Nyder without immediate intervention from the guards underscores the collapse of Davros’ authority. The organization’s influence is waning, and its members are either defecting or being overwhelmed by the chaos of the bunker.

Active Representation

Through the absence of intervention and Nyder’s admission of Davros’ defeat, the Elite Guards are represented as a failing institution, no longer capable of enforcing Davros’ will.

Power Dynamics

Being challenged by external forces (the Doctor’s group) and internal dissent (Nyder’s defection), the Elite Guards’ power is in rapid decline.

Institutional Impact

The Elite Guards’ declining influence reflects the fragility of Davros’ regime and the inevitability of its collapse, as the Doctor’s mission progresses.

Internal Dynamics

Internal tensions are implied by Nyder’s defection and the broader chaos of the bunker, where loyalty is being tested and found wanting.

Organizational Goals
Maintain control over the bunker and suppress dissent to preserve Davros’ regime. Prevent the Doctor’s group from accessing critical assets like the tape, which could alter the course of the war.
Influence Mechanisms
Through Nyder’s loyalty (or lack thereof), as his defection symbolizes the broader erosion of the organization’s authority. Via the implied absence of guards in the corridor, suggesting that the group’s actions are no longer being actively opposed by the institution.