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Taron-Marked Tactical Chart

A tactical chart marked by Taron for the Doctor, detailing infiltration routes into Dalek-occupied territory and encoding vulnerabilities in Dalek defenses.
5 appearances

Purpose

To provide precise tactical navigation data for covert infiltration routes into enemy-controlled territory, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses in the target's defenses.

Significance

The chart’s careful markings by Taron become the critical dividing point between mission success and failure—its data dictates how the Doctor must split his forces to maximize their chances of neutralizing the Dalek threat without triggering biological catastrophe. To the team, it is not just a tool but a lifeline of accurate intelligence in an increasingly desperate plan.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments
S10E19 · Planet of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor studies Rebecs vulnerability

Taron’s tactical chart is referenced by Latep to confirm the ventilator shaft’s location, guiding the sabotage team toward their infiltration route. The chart serves as a navigational lifeline, its markings translating terrain knowledge into actionable intelligence for the mission.

Before: Hand-drawn and annotated by Taron, freshly prepared for the mission.
After: Likely retained by Latep or the Doctor for tactical reference during the split mission.
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S10E19 · Planet of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor splits team for risky mission

The chart marked by Taron serves as a tactical map guiding the teams' routes. Latep references it to confirm the ventilator shaft's location, ensuring the ambush team navigates correctly under pressing conditions.

Before: Annotated by Taron with key routes and infiltrations points prior to the event.
After: Used by Latep to confirm directions, remaining in his possession as they depart.
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S10E19 · Planet of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor and Rebec adopt Dalek disguises

Taron-marked tactical charts guide the route to the ventilator shaft and central cooling unit. While not physically manipulated in this event, their strategic weight informs every decision, directing the infiltrators’ path through hostile territory.

Before: Annotated by Taron with wet ink, outlining key infiltration routes and vulnerabilities in Dalek defenses.
After: Clutched in Taron and Latep’s hands mentally referenced as they prepare to move.
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S10E19 · Planet of the Daleks Part 5
Dalek exposes the disguised Doctor

Taron’s annotated tactical chart on Spiridon guides Latep’s knowledge of the ventilator shaft’s location, serving as the navigational backbone for the sabotage mission. Latep references its markings to confirm the route, underscoring its importance in their coordinated assault.

Before: Spread and studied by Taron and Latep before the event
After: Memorized by Latep, guiding Jo and Latep to the shaft
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S10E19 · Planet of the Daleks Part 5
Latep and Jo split for the bomb run

Taron’s tactical chart marks critical routes such as the ventilator shaft, guiding Latep and the Doctor in their separate missions. The chart’s markings become the navigational foundation for infiltrating key points near the cooling unit and central control.

Before: Held by Taron, annotated with key mission data including the ventilator shaft path.
After: Used by Latep to confirm the route while Taron directs the disguised group, still accurate but now under immediate operational use.
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