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Ragtag Militia

Irregular Trench Combat on Skaro

Description

Disorganized irregular combatants operating in Skaro's trenches during the Kaled-Thal war. They ambush the Doctor, Sarah Jane, and Harry Sullivan amid a gas attack, exploiting the chaos to launch a chaotic assault. Their disorganized tactics and desperation are quickly overwhelmed by disciplined Kaled military forces, who capture the Doctor and Harry while leaving Sarah behind. The militia's failed ambush reveals the broader desperation of the war and serves as a minor antagonist force that temporarily disrupts the group's progress toward Davros's bunker.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

2 events
S12E11 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 1
The Door to Davros: War’s Hidden Vein

The ragtag militiamen are represented through their desperate ambush of the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry during the gas attack. Their disorganized tactics highlight their futility against the Kaleds’ superior firepower, as they are quickly machine-gunned down. Their presence underscores the trenches’ volatility and the constant threat of violence, as well as the desperation of irregular forces in the war. Their failed ambush reflects their marginalized role in the conflict, struggling to disrupt Kaled control even temporarily.

Active Representation

Via a disorganized ambush during the gas attack, exploiting chaos to launch a desperate assault.

Power Dynamics

Operating as a marginalized and desperate force, challenging Kaled control but lacking the firepower or discipline to succeed.

Institutional Impact

Their failed ambush highlights the desperation of irregular forces in the war and the Kaleds’ overwhelming dominance in the trenches.

Internal Dynamics

Desperation and disorganization, driven by survival instincts rather than strategy or coordination.

Organizational Goals
To ambush and overpower the intruders (Doctor, Sarah, Harry) for resources or information. To disrupt Kaled control over the trenches, even temporarily.
Influence Mechanisms
Exploiting moments of chaos, such as the gas attack, to launch surprise assaults. Scavenging resources from the dead or abandoned equipment to sustain their operations.
S12E11 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 1
The Gas Shell Gambit: Separation and Capture in the Trenches

The ragtag militiamen are irregular combatants operating in the trenches of Skaro, desperate to survive and gain an advantage in the war against the Kaleds. In this event, they ambush the Doctor, Sarah, and Harry amid the gas attack, exploiting the chaos to strike. However, their disorganized assault is swiftly cut down by Kaled soldiers, who emerge from the service tunnel with machine guns. The militiamen’s involvement underscores the desperation of the war and the fragility of their position, as well as the high cost of challenging the Kaleds’ dominance.

Active Representation

Via collective action, with militiamen launching a disorganized but aggressive ambush on the intruders. Their representation is chaotic and desperate, reflecting their status as an underdog force in the war.

Power Dynamics

Operating from a position of weakness and desperation, with no real authority or tactical advantage. Their power is limited to surprise attacks and guerrilla tactics, which are quickly neutralized by the Kaleds’ superior firepower.

Institutional Impact

The militiamen’s failure in this event highlights the futility of their struggle against the Kaleds and the high cost of resistance. Their defeat reinforces the Kaleds’ dominance and the desperation of those who oppose them.

Internal Dynamics

The militiamen operate as a loosely organized and desperate group, with no visible internal hierarchy or coordination. Their actions are driven by survival instincts and a shared hatred of the Kaleds, but they lack the discipline or resources to succeed.

Organizational Goals
Ambush and eliminate the intruders (Doctor, Sarah, and Harry) to secure their position in the trenches and potentially gain resources or intelligence. Survive the encounter and disrupt Kaled operations, even if only temporarily.
Influence Mechanisms
Guerrilla tactics, leveraging the chaos of the gas attack to launch a surprise ambush. Desperation, driving the militiamen to act despite the odds and their lack of resources or training. Numerical advantage (briefly), as they outnumber the intruders in the initial ambush.

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