Saucer and Ball Component

A metallic saucer encircles a central ball, suspended within the hyperspace device's framework. The hollow saucer rotates slowly as the ball remains fixed at its core, emitting a faint purple glow when operational. Emilia first points it out as the Doctor aligns it with the sacred crystals, while K9's sensors register precise measurements of its harmonic resonance during the final assembly phase.

2 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S16E11 · The Stones of Blood Part 3

Final assembly of the hyperspace window

The saucer-and-ball component, its hollow saucer rotating slowly around a central purple-glowing ball, becomes the visual focal point of the device once the Doctor removes the tea towel. Its harmonic resonance is critical, directing the transportation beam and marking the point of hyperspace entry.

Before: Obscured under a mundane tea towel, partially disassembled.

After: Fully integrated and rotating, pulsing with purple energy as it becomes the machine’s primary interface with hyperspace.

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S16E11 · The Stones of Blood Part 3

Doctor explains hyperspace to Emilia

The saucer-and-ball component rotates slowly within the purple perspex tube at the device’s front, emitting faint purple light during operation. Emilia points it out as the Doctor integrates it with the crystals, and K9’s sensors confirm its harmonic resonance, critical to directing the unstable hyperspace beam.

Before: A metallic saucer encircling a central ball, located under the tea towel.

After: Active and glowing, now emitting a purple pulse as part of the completed but unstable device.

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