Doctor's Printout of TARDIS Course Coordinates

The Doctor hands this computer printout to the Master at the TARDIS door inside the Light Acceleration Laboratory. It lists precise course coordinates for their departure to confront Axos. Jo Grant protests the decision, but the Doctor brushes off her worries, calling them 'just some course coordinates.' Filer draws a weapon to stop them, prompting the Doctor's laser disarmament. The Brigadier watches silently as trust fractures among allies.

2 appearances

Purpose

Provides TARDIS navigation coordinates for the Doctor and Master's joint mission against Axos

Significance

Serves as a clue masking the Doctor's secret plan with the Master, heightening tension as he manipulates allies and departs amid protests, underscoring his pragmatic ruthlessness.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S8E14 · The Claws of Axos Part 4

Doctor silences allies to leave with Master

The Doctor’s printout of TARDIS course coordinates is a tangible symbol of the prearranged plan between the Doctor and the Master. Handed to the Master at the TARDIS door, it represents the culmination of their strategic discussions and the necessity of their alliance. The printout’s casual dismissal by the Doctor—‘just some course coordinates’—contrasts sharply with its actual significance, revealing the Doctor’s deception and the high stakes of their mission. It is a clue that underscores the urgency and secrecy of their departure.

Before: In the Doctor’s possession, freshly printed and containing precise coordinates for their departure. The printout is a physical manifestation of their plan to confront Axos.

After: The printout is handed to the Master, who uses it to prepare for their immediate departure. Its role in the event is fulfilled, as the coordinates guide their next steps in the mission.

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S8E14 · The Claws of Axos Part 4

Doctor silences allies to depart with Master

The Doctor’s printout of TARDIS course coordinates is a deceptively simple object that serves as the catalyst for the scene’s conflict. Handed to the Master at the TARDIS door, it represents the Doctor’s plan to confront Axos—but its true significance is downplayed to Jo as 'just some course coordinates.' This deception highlights the Doctor’s manipulation of his allies, as the coordinates are actually critical to their mission. The printout’s exchange sets the stage for the Doctor’s farewell and the subsequent confrontation with Filer, as it symbolizes the fracture in trust between the Doctor and UNIT.

Before: In the Doctor’s hand, freshly printed and containing precise coordinates for their departure.

After: Handed to the Master, who uses it to prepare for their departure in the TARDIS.

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