Stien's Dalek Conditioning Battle
Stien's internal battle between Dalek conditioning and free will, culminating in his sacrificial act to destroy the Dalek virus by activating the station's self-destruct mechanism.
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Arc Timeline
Season 21
3 eventsThe Doctor’s fractured mind bleeds memories under Davros’s virus assault while Stien’s latent Dalek conditioning torments him. Seizing the moment, Stien turns the duplication machine’s dial—and the Doctor seizes control …
Stien activates the space station's self-destruct to destroy the Dalek battle cruiser, costing himself everything. As the chamber shakes with the countdown, his body betrays him—years of conditioned strength crumbling …
Stien's dormant Dalek conditioning resurfaces in his final moments, compelling him to act as the Daleks' own weapon against their fleet. Though shot down by Dalek troopers, Stien drags himself …