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Mine Stretcher

A utilitarian stretcher constructed from reinforced metal framing and taut straps, used to transport injured or incapacitated personnel. The surface bears traces of wear and minor rust along the edges, evidence of frequent use in harsh conditions. Characters position K9 prone on its surface, securing him with straps as Romana and Adrasta's confrontation escalates. The stretcher's simplicity underscores the scene's tension—the fragile line between rescue and destruction.
3 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S17E2 · Destiny of the Daleks Part 2
Daleks end Romana’s forced labor session

The stretcher serves as a utilitarian tool for the prisoners to transport Romana's limp and unconscious body. Its plain canvas fabric sags under her weight, stark against the gray mine floor, highlighting her fragility and the stark utilitarianism of the labor camp's environment. The stretcher is lifted by four prisoners, moving with practiced efficiency despite Romana's dead weight.

Before: Stationary on the mine floor, unused and empty.
After: Lifting Romana's unconscious body as four prisoners carry it toward the internment area.
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S17E10 · The Creature from the Pit Part 2
Romana forces Adrasta to reveal truth

The stretcher, a utilitarian medical transport, serves as the vehicle for K9’s introduction into the confrontation. Its rusted and worn frame underscores the improvised nature of Romana’s transport and the harsh conditions of Chloris, emphasizing the fragility of their position.

Before: Stable but worn, holding a damaged robotic ally
After: Unchanged, but its presence enables the high-stakes dispute over K9’s fate
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S17E10 · The Creature from the Pit Part 2
Adrasta sentences K9 to destruction

The stretcher carries K9 prone and vulnerable into the throne room, its simplicity underscoring the fragility of his existence against Adrasta’s materialist priorities, serving as a literal and symbolic stage for the conflict.

Before: Standard medical transport platform, unremarkable and serviceable
After: Remains under guard as K9’s fate is contested
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