Otto von Donitz was employed by Edward Van Statten, the CEO of the Van Statten Corporation. He was trusted to care for the man's son, Henry van Statten, during his childhood.
When Henry turned seven years old, Otto used money Edward gave him to buy Henry a telescope. He constructed it for the boy and implored Henry to seek out a great life for himself. However, when Edward learned Otto had chosen to gift Henry a telescope, he was infuriated. He fired Otto and had the telescope destroyed. (PROSE: Dalek [+]Loading...["Dalek (novelisation)"])