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Benton's Sub-Machine Gun

Specifically noted as Benton's personal SMG, drawn by Andrews in the chaos of the Main Deck during an antimatter containment crisis
2 appearances

Purpose

Rapid close-quarters defense and neutralization of immediate threats in chaotic, confined environments.

Significance

Andrews’ choice to brandish this weapon signals the escalation from orderly protocol to indiscriminate destruction, testing the Captain’s resolve under extreme duress. The sub-machine gun becomes a symbol of Andrews’ ruthless pragmatism, contrasting with the Captain’s demand for measured firepower.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S10E2 · The Three Doctors Part 2
Doctor encounters volatile antimatter anomaly

Benton retains his sub-machine gun at the ready, its matte black surface contrasting with his tense grip. Though not fired, it serves as a visible assertion of military authority and intent to neutralize any breach by the entity, reinforcing the immediate power dynamic between military caution and scientific curiosity.

Before: Held at port arms, safety off, aimed generally toward the disturbance but not directly engaged
After: Remains at the ready, leveled subtly but withdrawn from firing stance due to the Doctor’s proximity to the entity
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S10E2 · The Three Doctors Part 2
Brigadier warns Doctor about antimatter danger

Benton’s sub-machine gun is held at the ready, its muzzle tracking the antimatter entity’s irregular movements with practiced precision. The weapon’s compact profile underscores Benton’s readiness to neutralize the threat if it crosses into overt hostility, serving as both a tactical tool and a visual barrier between the Doctor and the danger.

Before: The sub-machine gun was slung low across Benton’s chest, moments from being raised as the antimatter fluctuations intensified, gripped firmly with sweat on the metal grip.
After: The sub-machine gun remains at the ready, its barrel now pointed subtly toward the antimatter entity as Benton’s stance tightens, signaling heightened readiness to fire if necessary.
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