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[[File:Dalekinvasion title.jpg|thumb|right|Early Dalek neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'')]] | [[File:Dalekinvasion title.jpg|thumb|right|Early Dalek neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'')]] | ||
The '''[[neck]] grille''', '''[[sensor]] grille''', or '''sensor mesh''', was the part of the [[neck section]] of the [[Dalek]] [[casing]] which served to cover the [[Dalek mutant]] within. It was supported by [[neck ring]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'', ''[[Engines of War (novel)|Engines of War]]'') | The '''[[neck]] grille''', '''audio receptor grill''', '''[[sensor]] grille''', or '''sensor mesh''', was the part of the [[neck section]] of the [[Dalek]] [[casing]] which served to cover the [[Dalek mutant]] within. It was supported by [[neck ring]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'', ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'', ''[[Engines of War (novel)|Engines of War]]'') | ||
==Function== | == Function == | ||
Assuming the role of [[controller]] of the [[Dalek-Human]]s, [[Dalek Caan]] was connected to the [[military computer]] of the [[Cult of Skaro]]'s [[Transgenic Laboratory]] via numerous tubes and wires which were connected to the neck grille of his grating section. When the Dalek-Humans rebelled against the Daleks, Caan used his connection to kill them all remotely. Confronted by the [[Tenth Doctor]], Caan abandoned his post at the laboratory via an [[emergency temporal shift]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Evolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Evolution of the Daleks]]'') | Assuming the role of [[controller]] of the [[Dalek-Human]]s, [[Dalek Caan]] was connected to the [[military computer]] of the [[Cult of Skaro]]'s [[Transgenic Laboratory]] via numerous tubes and wires which were connected to the neck grille of his grating section. When the Dalek-Humans rebelled against the Daleks, Caan used his connection to kill them all remotely. Confronted by the [[Tenth Doctor]], Caan abandoned his post at the laboratory via an [[emergency temporal shift]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Evolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Evolution of the Daleks]]'') | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
[[File:Daleks Necros.jpg|thumb|left|[[Imperial Dalek]] neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'')]] | [[File:Daleks Necros.jpg|thumb|left|[[Imperial Dalek]] neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
Typically, the neck grilles of most Daleks were [[colour]]ed [[black]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'' et al.) However, the [[white]] [[Imperial Dalek]]s created by [[Davros]] were distinct in that they had [[gold]]en neck grilles with white neck rings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation of the Daleks]]'', ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') | Typically, the neck grilles of most Daleks were [[colour]]ed [[black]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'', ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)|The Dalek Invasion of Earth]], [[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]], [[Dalek]];'' [[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'' et al.) However, the [[white]] [[Imperial Dalek]]s created by [[Davros]] were distinct in that they had [[gold]]en neck grilles with white neck rings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation of the Daleks]]'', ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') | ||
[[File:Supreme Dalek - Victory of the Daleks.jpg|thumb|right|Original [[New Dalek Paradigm|New Paradigm]] Dalek neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks (TV story)|Victory of the Daleks]]'')]] | [[File:Supreme Dalek - Victory of the Daleks.jpg|thumb|right|Original [[New Dalek Paradigm|New Paradigm]] Dalek neck grille. ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks (TV story)|Victory of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
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The dark [[green]], [[robot]]ic [[Proto-Dalek]]s, which were constructed by the [[British]] and [[German]]s as part of the [[Dalek Project]] during the [[First World War]], had distinct grating sections; the [[British Proto-Dalek]]s had two thin [[metal]] bands wrapped around the grating section, while the [[German Proto-Dalek]]s uniquely had no mesh, instead just solid metal with several lateral grooves. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Dalek Project (comic story)|The Dalek Project]]'') | The dark [[green]], [[robot]]ic [[Proto-Dalek]]s, which were constructed by the [[British]] and [[German]]s as part of the [[Dalek Project]] during the [[First World War]], had distinct grating sections; the [[British Proto-Dalek]]s had two thin [[metal]] bands wrapped around the grating section, while the [[German Proto-Dalek]]s uniquely had no mesh, instead just solid metal with several lateral grooves. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Dalek Project (comic story)|The Dalek Project]]'') | ||
==As a target== | == As a target == | ||
During the [[Second Dalek War]], [[Space Major]] [[Jon Bowman]] placed the barrel of an [[ion bolter]] against the neck grille of [[Dalek X]] before proceeding to inflict multiple hits upon the neck section before the [[weapon]] was depleted. However, Dalek X survived this assault. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'') | During the [[Second Dalek War]], [[Space Major]] [[Jon Bowman]] placed the barrel of an [[ion bolter]] against the neck grille of [[Dalek X]] before proceeding to inflict multiple hits upon the neck section before the [[weapon]] was depleted. However, Dalek X survived this assault. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'') | ||
The [[Hond]] proved capable of tearing through the [[Dalek Prime Strategist]]'s neck grille and [[neck ring]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Defender of the Daleks (comic story)|Defender of the Daleks]]'') | |||
Towards the end of the [[Last Great Time War]], [[Cinder]] destroyed a [[Skaro Degradation]] by [[Cinder's gun|striking]] just beneath the [[eyestalk]], rupturing the sensor grilles. She later shot a [[Dalek]] through its sensor mesh. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Engines of War (novel)|Engines of War]]'') | Towards the end of the [[Last Great Time War]], [[Cinder]] destroyed a [[Skaro Degradation]] by [[Cinder's gun|striking]] just beneath the [[eyestalk]], rupturing the sensor grilles. She later shot a [[Dalek]] through its sensor mesh. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Engines of War (novel)|Engines of War]]'') | ||
==Individual cases== | == Individual cases == | ||
During the [[Second Dalek War]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] placed a [[stethoscope]] against the grille of a captive [[bronze Dalek]] aboard the ''[[Wayfarer]]'' to determine that it was still alive. While speaking with a [[Command Dalek]], he lowered his [[head]] slightly so that his [[mouth]] was at level with the Dalek's neck grille. On the [[planet]] [[Arkheon]], [[smoke]] was seen to emanate from the neck grille of a Dalek that was [[execute]]d by [[Dalek X]]'s [[Elite Guard Dalek]]s, leaving its casing [[black]]ened but otherwise intact. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'') | During the [[Second Dalek War]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] placed a [[stethoscope]] against the grille of a captive [[bronze Dalek]] aboard the ''[[Wayfarer]]'' to determine that it was still alive. While speaking with a [[Command Dalek (Prisoner of the Daleks)|Command Dalek]], he lowered his [[head]] slightly so that his [[mouth]] was at level with the Dalek's neck grille. On the [[planet]] [[Arkheon]], [[smoke]] was seen to emanate from the neck grille of a Dalek that was [[execute]]d by [[Dalek X]]'s [[Elite Guard Dalek]]s, leaving its casing [[black]]ened but otherwise intact. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'') | ||
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* The 2010 edition of ''[[The Visual Dictionary]]'', which is considered [[T:VS|invalid]] by this wiki for being non-narrative, identifies the Daleks' "[[sensor grid]] louvres" which "allow waste heat exhaust". | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 17 January 2023
The neck grille, audio receptor grill, sensor grille, or sensor mesh, was the part of the neck section of the Dalek casing which served to cover the Dalek mutant within. It was supported by neck rings. (PROSE: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe, Prisoner of the Daleks, Engines of War)
Function[[edit] | [edit source]]
Assuming the role of controller of the Dalek-Humans, Dalek Caan was connected to the military computer of the Cult of Skaro's Transgenic Laboratory via numerous tubes and wires which were connected to the neck grille of his grating section. When the Dalek-Humans rebelled against the Daleks, Caan used his connection to kill them all remotely. Confronted by the Tenth Doctor, Caan abandoned his post at the laboratory via an emergency temporal shift. (TV: Evolution of the Daleks)
Variants[[edit] | [edit source]]
Typically, the neck grilles of most Daleks were coloured black. (TV: The Daleks, The Dalek Invasion of Earth, Day of the Daleks, Dalek; PROSE: Prisoner of the Daleks et al.) However, the white Imperial Daleks created by Davros were distinct in that they had golden neck grilles with white neck rings. (TV: Revelation of the Daleks, Remembrance of the Daleks)
The larger Daleks of the New Dalek Paradigm, Supreme, Eternal, Strategist, Scientist and Drone, were distinct in that their taller grating sections had no rings, consisting of four black collars. (TV: Victory of the Daleks)
The bronze "Quasimodo Dalek", which was reconstructed by unfamiliar humans, had a grating section which was ordered with the neck grille atop three horizontal neck rings. (COMIC: The Dalek Project)
The dark green, robotic Proto-Daleks, which were constructed by the British and Germans as part of the Dalek Project during the First World War, had distinct grating sections; the British Proto-Daleks had two thin metal bands wrapped around the grating section, while the German Proto-Daleks uniquely had no mesh, instead just solid metal with several lateral grooves. (COMIC: The Dalek Project)
As a target[[edit] | [edit source]]
During the Second Dalek War, Space Major Jon Bowman placed the barrel of an ion bolter against the neck grille of Dalek X before proceeding to inflict multiple hits upon the neck section before the weapon was depleted. However, Dalek X survived this assault. (PROSE: Prisoner of the Daleks)
The Hond proved capable of tearing through the Dalek Prime Strategist's neck grille and neck rings. (COMIC: Defender of the Daleks)
Towards the end of the Last Great Time War, Cinder destroyed a Skaro Degradation by striking just beneath the eyestalk, rupturing the sensor grilles. She later shot a Dalek through its sensor mesh. (PROSE: Engines of War)
Individual cases[[edit] | [edit source]]
During the Second Dalek War, the Tenth Doctor placed a stethoscope against the grille of a captive bronze Dalek aboard the Wayfarer to determine that it was still alive. While speaking with a Command Dalek, he lowered his head slightly so that his mouth was at level with the Dalek's neck grille. On the planet Arkheon, smoke was seen to emanate from the neck grille of a Dalek that was executed by Dalek X's Elite Guard Daleks, leaving its casing blackened but otherwise intact. (PROSE: Prisoner of the Daleks)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The 2010 edition of The Visual Dictionary, which is considered invalid by this wiki for being non-narrative, identifies the Daleks' "sensor grid louvres" which "allow waste heat exhaust".
