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Core Locator Socket

Embedded in the TARDIS console as the receptacle for the Key to Time's locator device, enabling precise spatial tracking.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S16E1 · The Ribos Operation Part 1
Doctor recruited to find Key to Time

A new socket in the TARDIS console appears to receive the core locator, enabling direct integration with the ship’s systems. This interface allows the locator to transmit coordinate data instantly, transforming the console into an active sensor for tracking the scattered Key segments.

Before: Socket did not exist; likely newly calibrated or exposed for this mission.
After: Activated, with the core locator securely plugged in, glowing and providing real-time spatial data.
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S16E1 · The Ribos Operation Part 1
Romana debuts with Key to Time locator

The core locator socket, a newly integrated component in the TARDIS console, receives the locator rod with seamless compatibility. It serves as the interface enabling coordinate tracking and mission navigation, symbolizing the ship’s adaptive integration with Romana’s tools and the Doctor’s partnership.

Before: Not present; newly fitted during the scene.
After: Active and operational, glowing as it processes locator signals.
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