Object

Kaled Bunker Body Scanner

High-tech security device in the Kaled bunker’s security checkpoint; actively scans individuals for hidden objects/power sources. Detects the Doctor’s Time Ring, triggering its confiscation and a major plot turn.

2 appearances

Purpose

Scans individuals for hidden objects and power sources

Significance

Exposes the Doctor's Time Ring, their only escape from Skaro. Confiscation strands them without return to the TARDIS, forces desperate recovery as top priority, and heightens fracturing trust between Doctor and Harry under Kaled captivity.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S12E12 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 2

The Doctor’s Defiance: A Time Ring Stolen, a War of Wits Begun

The Kaled Bunker Body Scanner emits a steady hum as it probes the Doctor and Harry for contraband. Its disorienting resonance forces Harry to wince, while its detection of the Time Ring triggers its confiscation. The scanner symbolizes the Kaleds’ invasive control, stripping the prisoners of their secrets and autonomy.

Before: Active, scanning prisoners for hidden items.

After: Deactivated after detecting the Time Ring, now idle.

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S12E12 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 2

The Time Ring’s Theft: A Gamble of Trust and Survival

The Kaled Bunker Body Scanner is a high-tech device that subjects the Doctor and Harry to a disorienting and invasive process, designed to detect any hidden contraband or threats. Its humming resonance and mechanical precision create an atmosphere of oppression and vulnerability, reinforcing the Kaleds’ control. The scanner’s detection of the Time Ring is the catalyst for its confiscation, marking a turning point in the prisoners’ fortunes and forcing them to adapt their strategies for survival.

Before: Active and operational in the security checkpoint, ready to scan incoming prisoners.

After: Used to scan the Doctor and Harry, now standing by for the next round of security checks.

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