Dehumanization of the Other

The Sontarans embody dehumanization both as invaders and as foes stripped of individuality. Their nameless, faceless ranks—governed by rigid programming—serve as extensions of Stor’s will, devoid of fear or remorse. The Demat Gun’s annihilation of a Sontaran soldier is treated with clinical detachment, reflecting the narrative’s normalization of violence against entities deemed non-sentient or hostile. This theme extends to Gallifreyan politics, where institutions dehumanize the Doctor as an unreliable element, and to the Doctor’s own moments of ruthlessness, where tactical necessity overrides empathy—a cycle that perpetuates the dehumanization of all parties.