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Nunton Complex Main Gates

The heavy steel gates of the Nunton Complex provide the primary barrier to the outside world. Watson finds them locked during the evacuation, barring immediate escape despite the reactor's breach. Their failure to yield under the guard's command underscores the facility's isolation. Watson's eventual forcing open marks a turning point—security cedes to survival.
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S14E7 · The Hand of Fear Part 3
Watson forces gates open to flee complex

The main gates, previously a symbol of controlled access and facility security, become an obstacle Watson cannot overcome through protocol. Their metallic resistance to the guard’s attempt at locking ensures Watson must resort to brute force via the Land Rover, transforming the gates into a weak point in the facility’s defenses.

Before: Locked and secured by Jim with apparent success
After: Forced open by the Land Rover’s collision, hanging precariously and allowing exit
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S14E7 · The Hand of Fear Part 3
Escape through Nunton gates in Land Rover

The main gates of the Nunton Complex are in the process of being locked by the guard when Watson demands they remain open. Watson then uses the physical force of the accelerating Land Rover to override their closure, creating a vital but temporary pathway for escape.

Before: Being manually locked by the guard in compliance with security procedure
After: Forced open by the Land Rover, leaving a narrow gap allowing escape
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