Dalek Control Centre Power Core

The central energy system powering Dalek operations within the Control Centre. Its sabotage by David and Susan disrupts Dalek systems, enabling the resistance to turn Robomen against their masters. A strategic target, not a combatant.

3 appearances

Purpose

Supplies power to Dalek control systems and infrastructure

Significance

Sabotage delivers resistance a vital edge, stalling Dalek response during the bomb crisis and showcasing human sabotage against alien technology

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S2E9 · Flashpoint

Barbara’s Robomen gambit and the bomb’s countdown

The Dalek power source is a critical infrastructure component that David and Susan successfully sabotage, causing a heat increase and power loss that disrupts the Daleks’ systems. This sabotage creates the vulnerability that Barbara exploits to reprogram the Robomen, making the power source a linchpin in the group’s counterattack. Its failure is a direct result of the companions’ resourcefulness and sets the stage for the next phase of the battle.

Before: Fully operational, powering the Dalek Control Centre and supporting their operations.

After: Sabotaged and non-functional, leading to heat buildup, power loss, and system failures.

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S2E9 · Flashpoint

Barbara reprograms Robomen to attack Daleks

The Dalek Power Source is indirectly referenced through the Dalek's reports of power loss, which are a direct result of David and Susan's sabotage. This power loss is a critical factor in the vulnerability of the Dalek systems, creating the window of opportunity for Barbara's plan to reprogram the Robomen. The compromised power source is essential in making the Robomen reprogramming gambit feasible.

Before: Stable but under increasing strain due to sabotage efforts.

After: Severely compromised, with critical power loss that weakens the Daleks' control over their systems.

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S2E9 · Flashpoint

Barbara reprograms Robomen to attack Daleks

The Dalek Power Source is indirectly referenced through the Daleks’ reports of complete power loss, signaling its critical failure. This collapse is a direct result of David and Susan’s sabotage, which weakens the Daleks’ control over the Robomen and the bomb. The power source’s failure creates the window of opportunity for Barbara to reprogram the Robomen, turning the Daleks’ own technology against them.

Before: Functioning but overheating, with the Daleks’ systems on the verge of collapse.

After: Completely failed, with power loss crippling the Daleks’ operations.

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