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The '''manipulator arm''' is the long, thin, mechanical arm usually found on most [[Dalek]] [[Dalek variants|models]], the exceptions being some [[Dalek Emperor]]s' models and the [[Special Weapons Dalek]]-type model. | The '''manipulator arm''' is the long, thin, mechanical arm usually found on most [[Dalek]] [[Dalek variants|models]], the exceptions being some [[Dalek Emperor]]s' models and the [[Special Weapons Dalek]]-type model. | ||
It is | It is found in the right-hand socket in the Dalek mid-section, with the [[gunstick]] on the left. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'') | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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At least in the case of the [[Cult of Skaro]], the arm could also scan brainwaves for information or act as a quick intelligence scan. ([[DW]]: ''[[Doomsday]]'', ''[[Daleks in Manhattan]]'') | At least in the case of the [[Cult of Skaro]], the arm could also scan brainwaves for information or act as a quick intelligence scan. ([[DW]]: ''[[Doomsday]]'', ''[[Daleks in Manhattan]]'') | ||
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[[Imperial Dalek]]s had a more conical variant with a slotted rim specifically designed to operate imperial controls. ([[DW]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') | |||
===Claw=== | ===Claw=== | ||
Alternatively, the arm can terminate in a | Alternatively, the arm can terminate in a mechanical claw with two or three pincers. A variation of that claw had eight pincers and was used to operate Dalek machinery.([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'') | ||
===Flame-Thrower=== | |||
Referred to by daleks as pyro-flames, these were small cylindrical pieces at the end of the arm which shot a stream of fire to clear swaths of forest. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | |||
===Seismic Detector (or Perceptor)=== | |||
A small device which looks like a compass suspended by gimbals, the seismic detector is employed to locate enemy time machines outside of the vortex. It can also detect approaching life-forms or the paths of fleeing ones, even through sealed doors. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Chase]]'') | |||
===Electrode Unit=== | |||
The electrode unit, a device which looks like a radar dish, seems to be capable of remotely operating electronic controls. It was used in this manner to enter the [[Mechanoid City]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Chase]]'') | |||
===Sieve=== | |||
[[Kaled mutant]]s are inserted into the dalek shell during assembly by a dalek fitted with a sieve instead of a plunger. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks]]'') | |||
[[Image:DalekSyringe.jpg|thumb|200px|left|A syringe attachment.]] | |||
===Syringe=== | ===Syringe=== | ||
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===Blowtorch=== | ===Blowtorch=== | ||
To cut through doors, early daleks used a long thin instrument with two spheres and a clear disc set midway up. It isn't clear if this is held or directly attached to the arm. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks]]'') A later attachment was a small tip on the end which cut through metal as effortlessly as a soldering iron through plastic. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Planet of the Daleks]]'') Some Daleks had a claw and blowtorch combination. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]''); [[Image:Assault Dalek Arm.jpg|thumb|Claw and blowtorch arm.]] | |||
===Alternative weapons=== | |||
One alternative weapon was seen on two of the [[Emperor's Personal Guard]]. It looked like an upgraded Dalek ray gun, but slightly larger. The other side still possessed a gun. Another of the [[Dalek Emperor]]'s guards had an arm with forward jutting silver protrusions on a small ball. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'') | |||
[[Category:Dalek technology]] | [[Category:Dalek technology]] | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 27 April 2009
The manipulator arm is the long, thin, mechanical arm usually found on most Dalek models, the exceptions being some Dalek Emperors' models and the Special Weapons Dalek-type model.
It is found in the right-hand socket in the Dalek mid-section, with the gunstick on the left. (DW: The Parting of the Ways)
Types
Plunger
The ends of the manipulator arms typically are shaped like a plunger. For this reason, Dalek technology often has circular controls with which some can arm an interface by rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise. However, the black tip at the end, which gives the arm its "plunger" shape, can morph slightly to better interact with specific objects (such as finding the combination of electronically-locked doors). (DW: Dalek)
Even if the Dalek dies, its arm can still operate machinery if used by a live person (DW: Remembrance of the Daleks). The arm can optionally have a telescopic feature to enable the arm to extend outward. (DW: The Dalek Invasion of Earth, Dalek)
It could also serve as a weapon. Placed over the nose and mouth, the arm can generate enough hydraulic suction to suffocate and kill a Human and enough traction to more than crush a human skull or rip through sheet metal. (DW: Dalek, TDA: I am a Dalek)
At least in the case of the Cult of Skaro, the arm could also scan brainwaves for information or act as a quick intelligence scan. (DW: Doomsday, Daleks in Manhattan)
Imperial Daleks had a more conical variant with a slotted rim specifically designed to operate imperial controls. (DW: Remembrance of the Daleks)
Claw
Alternatively, the arm can terminate in a mechanical claw with two or three pincers. A variation of that claw had eight pincers and was used to operate Dalek machinery.(DW: The Stolen Earth)
Flame-Thrower
Referred to by daleks as pyro-flames, these were small cylindrical pieces at the end of the arm which shot a stream of fire to clear swaths of forest. (DW: The Daleks' Master Plan)
Seismic Detector (or Perceptor)
A small device which looks like a compass suspended by gimbals, the seismic detector is employed to locate enemy time machines outside of the vortex. It can also detect approaching life-forms or the paths of fleeing ones, even through sealed doors. (DW: The Chase)
Electrode Unit
The electrode unit, a device which looks like a radar dish, seems to be capable of remotely operating electronic controls. It was used in this manner to enter the Mechanoid City. (DW: The Chase)
Sieve
Kaled mutants are inserted into the dalek shell during assembly by a dalek fitted with a sieve instead of a plunger. (DW: The Power of the Daleks)
Syringe
One of the members of the Cult of Skaro exhibited an alternative attachment; a syringe. The syringe was merely fastened directly to the end of the manipulator arm in place of the plunger. (DW: Daleks in Manhattan)
Blowtorch
To cut through doors, early daleks used a long thin instrument with two spheres and a clear disc set midway up. It isn't clear if this is held or directly attached to the arm. (DW: The Daleks) A later attachment was a small tip on the end which cut through metal as effortlessly as a soldering iron through plastic. (DW: The Planet of the Daleks) Some Daleks had a claw and blowtorch combination. (DW: The Parting of the Ways);
Alternative weapons
One alternative weapon was seen on two of the Emperor's Personal Guard. It looked like an upgraded Dalek ray gun, but slightly larger. The other side still possessed a gun. Another of the Dalek Emperor's guards had an arm with forward jutting silver protrusions on a small ball. (DW: The Parting of the Ways)
