David's Cable Sabotage Bombs

David reports three bombs remaining in his possession at the cliff edge overlooking the Dalek mine. The Doctor judges this number sufficient and assigns David and Susan to carry them across the crater lip, plant them on the vital cable connected to the Dalek mast, and detonate using David's revolver. Tyler stands nearby during the assignment, voicing doubts the Doctor ignores.

2 appearances

Purpose

Sever the Dalek cable anchoring their planet-moving mast by explosive detonation

Significance

Enable David and Susan's high-risk sabotage mission, central to the Doctor's strategy disrupting Dalek operations and heightening Susan's personal conflict between family loyalty and Earth ties

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E9 · Flashpoint

Doctor assigns sabotage missions to team

David reports having three bombs remaining, which the Doctor deems sufficient for the sabotage mission. These explosives are central to the plan, as they will be used by David and Susan to sever the critical cable connected to the Dalek-controlled mast. The bombs represent the team’s primary means of disrupting the Daleks’ operations, highlighting their role as a decisive weapon in the resistance’s arsenal. Their limited quantity adds a layer of tension, as the success of the mission hinges on their effective use.

Before: In David’s possession, three in number, and ready for deployment in the sabotage mission.

After: Assigned to David and Susan for use in the sabotage mission, their status now tied to the success of the crater lip traversal and detonation.

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S2E9 · Flashpoint

Doctor dispatches David and Susan to sabotage cable

David's three remaining explosives are the tangible means by which the sabotage mission will be executed. The Doctor's question about their quantity ('How many bombs have you got left?') and his subsequent approval ('Yes, well that should be enough.') underscore their pivotal role in the plan. These bombs are not merely weapons but symbols of the resistance's limited resources and the desperation of their fight against the Daleks. Their use is delegated to David and Susan, tying the mission's success directly to their ability to plant and detonate them effectively.

Before: In David's possession, three in number, ready for deployment. Their condition is implied to be functional, given the Doctor's confidence in their sufficiency.

After: Transferred to David and Susan for transport to the crater's lip, where they will be planted on the cable. Their status shifts from 'ready' to 'in transit,' with their ultimate fate (detonation) pending the success of the mission.

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