Churchyard Retaining Wall (Benton's Cover)

The churchyard wall becomes an unintended obstacle as Jo is blown against it by the force of Azal’s departing energy surge. Its solid stone surface absorbs the impact, channeling the Daemon’s subterranean power into the surface world. The wall is not just a physical barrier but a symbol of the villagers’ vulnerability—Jo’s collision with it underscores the human cost of the Master’s and Azal’s conflict, framing the wall as both a protector and a witness to the chaos unleashed.

The churchyard wall becomes the impact surface for Jo Grant as she is hurled against it by Azal’s departing energy surge. The solid stone barrier absorbs the violent force, channeling the Daemon’s power into the surface world where humans scramble for footing. The wall’s unyielding presence contrasts with the chaos unfolding around it, symbolizing the resilience of the village’s physical structures amid supernatural disruption.

The retaining wall serves as Benton’s tactical position, providing cover as he aims and fires the bazooka at Bok. Its low structure allows Benton to crouch while maintaining a clear line of sight to the target, symbolizing the fragile barrier between UNIT’s human strategies and the supernatural threat they face. The wall’s role is functional—offering protection and a stable firing platform—but it also becomes a metaphor for the limitations of human defenses against the Master’s forces. As Benton watches Bok reform, the wall no longer feels like a shield but a mere obstacle in a battle that cannot be won with conventional means.