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The '''claw manipulator''' was a [[manipulator arm]] which was used by the [[Dalek]]s as an alternative to the [[suction cup]]. | |||
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In one account of the [[genesis of the Daleks]], Davros installed a [[multi-dextrous claw]] "capable of [[Annihilation|annihilating]] a [[million]] [[Thal]]s" on his [[Dalek Prime|first Dalek]]. However, the claw was broken off when [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] collided with the Dalek. As compensation, the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] gave a [[plunger]] from the TARDIS to [[Castavillian]] to replace the claw. Discovering the modification to the [[casing]] he created, Davros decided that he liked it, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Destination: Skaro (TV story)}}) leading to what would become known as the [[suction cup]] becoming the norm. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek Combat Training Manual (reference book)|Dalek Combat Training Manual]]'') | |||
During the [[Second Dalek War]], a pair of Daleks fitted with [[claw]] manipulators used them to seize and restrain [[Koral]], gripping her [[arm]]s and practically lifting her off her [[feet]] as she struggled in vain. [[Dalek X]] had a squad of four [[Assault Dalek]]s with laser-cutting claws. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Prisoner of the Daleks (novel)|Prisoner of the Daleks]]'') | |||
[[File:Dalek Exeuctioner Manipulator.jpg|left|thumb|The Dalek Executioner's unique manipulator arm. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Guide to the Dark Times (short story)|The Guide to the Dark Times]]'')]] | |||
The [[Dalek Executioner]]s of the [[Restoration Empire]] wielded manipulator arms which ended in a three-[[finger]]ed "claw", each "finger" resembling the [[blade]] of a [[scythe]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Guide to the Dark Times (short story)|The Guide to the Dark Times]]'') | |||
== | On the [[Fall of Gallifrey|last day]] of the [[Time War]], a [[silver Dalek]] with a claw was among those who confronted [[Leela]] on [[Gallifrey]] before she made her escape using a [[Wayfinder]]. ([[WC]]: {{cs|The Final Battle (webcast)}}) | ||
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The [[Vault Dalek|Daleks]] who operated within [[The Vault (The Stolen Earth)|the vault]] of the [[Crucible]] following the [[Last Great Time War]] possessed claw manipulators with eight pincers, used to operate special hardware within the vault. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]''/''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'') | |||
A reconstructed [[reconnaissance scout]] [[Dalek (Resolution)|Dalek]] possessed a claw manipulator. ([[TV]]: ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'') [[Defence Drone]]s derived from the Reconnaissance Dalek used claws, as did the bronze [[Death Squad Dalek]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]'') and the [[Dalek Executioner]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Eve of the Daleks (TV story)|Eve of the Daleks]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
* In the two Dalek films, ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (theatrical film)|Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'', the Daleks alternately appear with [[suction cup]]s or a two-fingered claw manipulator, which was not derived from the original serials; the films' [[basic Dalek]]s, [[Blue Dalek]]s and [[Silver Dalek]]s respectively, appear alternately with suckers or claws, higher-ranking individuals such as the [[Red Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Red Dalek]] of ''Dr. Who and the Daleks'', the [[Red Dalek (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)|Red Dalek]] and the [[Black Dalek (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)|Black Dalek]] of ''Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.'', sport claws, while the [[Black Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Black Dalek]] of ''Dr. Who and the Daleks'' and the [[Gold Dalek (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)|Gold Dalek]] of ''Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.'', whom functioned as the [[Supreme Dalek]] leader in their respective films, sported sucker arms. | |||
* A CGI model of a Dalek with a "claw probe" arm was made for ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''.<ref>[https://herocollector.com/en-gb/Article/the-weekly-dalek-94 essay] by [[Gavin Rymill]]</ref> | |||
* The successive appearances of the [[Reconnaissance Dalek]], [[Defence Drone]], [[Death Squad Dalek]]s and [[Dalek Executioner]]s, all of which wielded a form of claw manipulator, led to ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' being the first and only appearance of Daleks with standard [[suction cup]]s in the televised [[Thirteenth Doctor]] era. | |||
== Footnotes == | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 30 March 2024
The claw manipulator was a manipulator arm which was used by the Daleks as an alternative to the suction cup.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
In one account of the genesis of the Daleks, Davros installed a multi-dextrous claw "capable of annihilating a million Thals" on his first Dalek. However, the claw was broken off when the Doctor's TARDIS collided with the Dalek. As compensation, the Fourteenth Doctor gave a plunger from the TARDIS to Castavillian to replace the claw. Discovering the modification to the casing he created, Davros decided that he liked it, (TV: Destination: Skaro [+]Loading...["Destination: Skaro (TV story)"]) leading to what would become known as the suction cup becoming the norm. (PROSE: Dalek Combat Training Manual)
During the Second Dalek War, a pair of Daleks fitted with claw manipulators used them to seize and restrain Koral, gripping her arms and practically lifting her off her feet as she struggled in vain. Dalek X had a squad of four Assault Daleks with laser-cutting claws. (PROSE: Prisoner of the Daleks)
The Dalek Executioners of the Restoration Empire wielded manipulator arms which ended in a three-fingered "claw", each "finger" resembling the blade of a scythe. (PROSE: The Guide to the Dark Times)
On the last day of the Time War, a silver Dalek with a claw was among those who confronted Leela on Gallifrey before she made her escape using a Wayfinder. (WC: The Final Battle [+]Loading...["The Final Battle (webcast)"])
The Daleks who operated within the vault of the Crucible following the Last Great Time War possessed claw manipulators with eight pincers, used to operate special hardware within the vault. (TV: The Stolen Earth/Journey's End)
A reconstructed reconnaissance scout Dalek possessed a claw manipulator. (TV: Resolution) Defence Drones derived from the Reconnaissance Dalek used claws, as did the bronze Death Squad Daleks (TV: Revolution of the Daleks) and the Dalek Executioners. (TV: Eve of the Daleks)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- In the two Dalek films, Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., the Daleks alternately appear with suction cups or a two-fingered claw manipulator, which was not derived from the original serials; the films' basic Daleks, Blue Daleks and Silver Daleks respectively, appear alternately with suckers or claws, higher-ranking individuals such as the Red Dalek of Dr. Who and the Daleks, the Red Dalek and the Black Dalek of Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., sport claws, while the Black Dalek of Dr. Who and the Daleks and the Gold Dalek of Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., whom functioned as the Supreme Dalek leader in their respective films, sported sucker arms.
- A CGI model of a Dalek with a "claw probe" arm was made for The Parting of the Ways.[1]
- The successive appearances of the Reconnaissance Dalek, Defence Drone, Death Squad Daleks and Dalek Executioners, all of which wielded a form of claw manipulator, led to The Power of the Doctor being the first and only appearance of Daleks with standard suction cups in the televised Thirteenth Doctor era.
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ essay by Gavin Rymill
