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Thal Rocket Silo Control Panel (Electrification Button)

Located inside the Thal rocket silo, distinct from the roof panel; functions as a defensive mechanism to trap intruders via electrification.
3 appearances

Purpose

Triggers electric trap to electrocute targets and clamp them to scaffolding

Significance

Thwarts the Doctor's plan to sabotage the rocket, isolates him for interrogation, and propels Sarah, Harry, and Sevrin into warning the Kaleds—escalating the race against Davros's launch and Dalek origins

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S12E13 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 3
The Doctor’s Gambit: A Countdown to Annihilation and the Spark of Rebellion

The control panel with its prominent button is a critical mechanism in the silo, tied directly to the scaffolding’s electrical systems. A Thal guard slams the button during the chaos, unleashing a high-voltage surge that electrocutes the Doctor and clamps him to the scaffolding. This object serves as a brutal reminder of the Thals’ control over the environment and their willingness to use lethal force to maintain it. Its activation is a turning point, trapping the Doctor and derailing his plan.

Before: Dormant but operational, ready to be activated by Thal guards.
After: Activated, with the Doctor clamped to the scaffolding and the electrical surge still humming.
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S12E13 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 3
The Doctor’s High-Stakes Delegation: Trust, Sacrifice, and the Clock Ticking on Davros’ Apocalypse

The control panel with a prominent button is mounted inside the Thal rocket silo, its mechanisms tied to the scaffolding and the electric trap. A Thal guard slams the button during the chaotic rescue, unleashing a high-voltage surge that electrocutes the Doctor and locks him in place. The panel's role is purely functional, serving as the trigger for the trap that captures the Doctor. Its activation is a careless but critical action that derails the Doctor's plan and escalates the danger in the silo.

Before: Inactive, with the button ready to be pressed.
After: Activated, triggering the electric trap that clamps the Doctor to the scaffolding.
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S12E13 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 3
Sabotage Interrupted: The Doctor’s Gamble and the Thal Counterstrike

The control panel in the rocket silo is a pivotal object, as it houses the button that activates the electrified clamp. A Thal guard’s careless movement triggers it, trapping the Doctor on the scaffolding. This object embodies the Thals’ brutal efficiency and the unpredictable dangers lurking within their war machinery. Its activation marks the turning point where the Doctor’s sabotage attempt fails, shifting the dynamic from rescue to capture.

Before: Inactive, button unpressed, clamp disengaged.
After: Activated, clamp engaged, trapping the Doctor on the scaffolding.
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