Dalek writing

The Daleks had a form of writing.

Overview

During the 22nd century invasion of Earth, the Daleks made 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.

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  Dalek encountered at GeoComTex (DW: Dalek)

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  Dalek Emperor (DW: The Parting of the Ways)

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  Dalek Sec, leader of the Cult of Skaro
  

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  Dalek Caan of the Cult of Skaro

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  Dalek Thay of the Cult of Skaro

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  Dalek Jast of the Cult of Skaro

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  Supreme Dalek in charge of forces at the Crucible (DW: The Stolen Earth)

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  Skaro/Dalek numbers

There were also markings of this type on the incinerator into which Jack Harkness was thrown on the Crucible. (DW: Journey's End)