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[[File:Dalek writing Emperor of the Daleks.jpg|thumb|250px|Dalek writing on a screen on [[Skaro]] at Davros' trial. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Emperor of the Daleks!]]'')]]
[[File:Dalek writing Emperor of the Daleks.jpg|thumb|250px|Dalek writing on a screen on [[Skaro]] at Davros' trial. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Emperor of the Daleks!]]'')]]
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
During the [[22nd century Dalek invasion|22nd century invasion of Earth]], the [[Dalek]]s made notices around [[London]] locations with uncertain meaning. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'')
During the [[22nd century Dalek invasion|22nd century invasion of Earth]], the [[Dalek]]s placed notices around [[London]] locations with uncertain meaning. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Dalek Invasion of Earth]]'')


=== Post-[[Last Great Time War]] Dalek markings ===
=== Post-[[Last Great Time War]] Dalek markings ===
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file:Incinerator markings.jpg|Incinerator in the Crucible ([[DW]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'')
file:Incinerator markings.jpg|Incinerator in the Crucible ([[DW]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'')
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Revision as of 23:58, 21 February 2012

The Daleks had a form of writing.

Dalek writing on a screen on Skaro at Davros' trial. (DWM: Emperor of the Daleks!)

Overview

During the 22nd century invasion of Earth, the Daleks placed notices around London locations with uncertain meaning. (DW: The Dalek Invasion of Earth)

Post-Last Great Time War Dalek markings

All Daleks from a post-Last Great Time War era had markings below the eyepiece.

While the exact purpose of these marking is unknown, they may be either a form of identification or rank insignia.