The Brain Tappers (comic story)
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The Brain Tappers was a comic story original to The Dalek Outer Space Book, a Dalek annual of the 1960s. It dealt with an attempted Dalek invasion of Earth foiled single-handedly by Sara Kingdom.
Summary
Sara Kingdom is charged to investigate the leaking of confidential information that the Daleks are using to attack Earth strategic bases. She discovers the new Dalek emperor is able to read the thoughts of Earth's defence scientists through radio waves. She makes up a plan that employs those scientists as a bait for the Emperor, while human forces attack and wipe out the Dalek fleet of the Emperor.
Characters
- Sara Kingdom
- Daleks
- Martin
- Jeremy
- Professor Dodds
- Earth's defence scientists
Worldbuilding
- Sara tests the loyalty of Earth's defence scientists through E.C. graphs and hypnosis.
- The Daleks use transolar fighters.
- The new Dalek Emperor is able to read thoughts through radio waves.
Notes
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Continuity
- The Dalek Emperor has recently transferred himself to a new casing which grants him increased mental capabilities. The Space Security Service is aware of this. (COMIC: The Secret of the Emperor)
