The Revolution’s Bloodless Ideal Collapses: Gharman’s Moral Compromise
Plot Beats
The narrative micro-steps within this event
Kavell informs Gharman that a significant portion of their people are joining the cause, and the Davros loyalists have been rounded up, signalling their impending victory.
Gharman, buoyed by the reports of success, declares it's time to finish the revolution.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Conflict-ridden and resigned, masking deep frustration beneath a veneer of control. His idealism is shattered, but he channels the disappointment into action, accepting the inevitability of violence while grappling with its moral weight.
Gharman leads the confrontation with the sentries, initially advocating for a bloodless revolution but is forced to relinquish his ideals when Kavell shoots a guard. He opens the weapons cache and orders its distribution to rebels, his voice heavy with conflicted resignation. Physically, he is knocked down during the scuffle but regains control, directing the aftermath with reluctant authority.
- • To maintain the revolution’s non-violent principles as long as possible, even as circumstances force his hand.
- • To secure the weapons cache to arm the rebellion, ensuring their survival against Davros’ loyalists.
- • Violence is a last resort, but necessary for survival in a war-torn society.
- • The revolution’s legitimacy depends on minimizing bloodshed, even if it means tactical compromises.
Triumphant and aggressive, driven by the adrenaline of confrontation. He is unapologetic about the violence, viewing it as a necessary step toward securing the revolution’s success. His determination borders on recklessness, but he is convinced of the righteousness of their cause.
Kavell engages in a physical altercation with the second guard, shooting the first guard dead despite Gharman’s orders. He takes the second guard prisoner and later reports the rebellion’s overwhelming popular support (80%) and the neutralization of Davros’ loyalists. His actions embody the revolution’s aggressive impatience, pushing Gharman toward armed confrontation.
- • To eliminate resistance to the revolution by any means necessary, including lethal force.
- • To accelerate the rebellion’s momentum by arming the rebels and consolidating support, ensuring Davros’ loyalists are neutralized.
- • The ends justify the means in a revolution, especially when facing a tyrant like Davros.
- • Non-violence is a luxury they can no longer afford; decisive action is required to win.
Determined and focused, driven by the urgency of the moment. His actions reflect a commitment to the revolution, even if it means abandoning non-violent principles.
Another scientist fights alongside Gharman and Kavell, engaging the first guard in physical combat. He is not further described but is part of the rebel force that seizes the weapons cache, contributing to the revolution’s violent turn.
- • To support Gharman and Kavell in securing the weapons cache for the rebellion.
- • To neutralize the sentries as quickly as possible to minimize risk to the rebels.
- • The revolution’s success depends on their ability to arm themselves and overcome Davros’ forces.
- • Violence is regrettable but unavoidable in the face of oppression.
Defiant and resolute until his death. His actions reflect a soldier’s adherence to orders, even in the face of overwhelming odds. His demise is abrupt, underscoring the brutality of the revolution’s turn.
The first guard engages in a fight with the scientist but is shot dead by Kavell. His death marks the first casualty of the rebellion’s violent escalation, symbolizing the irreversible shift from negotiation to armed conflict.
- • To prevent the rebels from seizing the weapons cache at all costs.
- • To uphold the regime’s authority and suppress the rebellion.
- • The rebellion is a threat to the Kaled people’s survival and must be crushed.
- • Loyalty to Davros and the regime is non-negotiable, even in the face of death.
Determined but ultimately powerless. He fights fiercely but is outmaneuvered, his capture reflecting the rebellion’s momentum. His resignation is palpable, hinting at the regime’s impending collapse.
The second guard grabs Kavell and fights with him, but is subdued by Gharman and taken prisoner. His capture signifies the rebellion’s growing control over the bunker and the erosion of Davros’ remaining influence.
- • To defend the weapons cache and suppress the rebellion.
- • To uphold his duty to Davros, even as the tide turns against him.
- • The rebellion is a temporary setback; Davros’ vision will ultimately prevail.
- • Loyalty to the regime is worth dying for, but survival is also a duty.
Objects Involved
Significant items in this scene
The Kaled sentries’ weapons—rifles and sidearms—are confiscated by the rebels after the confrontation. Kavell grabs one and uses it to shoot the first guard, while the remaining weapons are distributed to the rebellion’s ranks. These firearms transform from tools of oppression under Davros’ regime to instruments of revolution in the rebels’ hands. Their seizure is a turning point, as the rebels gain the firepower needed to challenge Davros’ loyalists directly. The weapons embody the rebellion’s violent escalation, as well as the moral ambiguity of their cause.
Location Details
Places and their significance in this event
The Kaled bunker corridor serves as the battleground for the rebellion’s violent turn, its flickering lights and scarred walls amplifying the tension of the confrontation. The narrow, dimly lit space forces the rebels and sentries into close quarters, where every movement is fraught with danger. The corridor’s oppressive atmosphere—marked by the echoes of distant conflict and the weight of war—mirrors the moral dilemma facing Gharman and the rebels. It is here that the revolution’s ideals collide with reality, as the rebels seize the weapons cache and abandon their non-violent principles. The corridor becomes a symbol of the broader struggle, its confines reflecting the claustrophobic nature of the revolution’s moral and tactical constraints.
Organizations Involved
Institutional presence and influence
The Kaled Rebellion is actively represented in this event through Gharman, Kavell, and the other scientist, who lead the ambush on the sentries and seize the weapons cache. Their actions mark a decisive shift from non-violent protest to armed resistance, as they abandon their idealistic principles in favor of tactical necessity. The rebellion’s momentum is reinforced by Kavell’s report of 80% popular support and the neutralization of Davros’ loyalists, signaling their growing influence. However, the violence also introduces a moral cost, as Gharman’s reluctance to use force is overridden by the rebellion’s aggressive faction. This event underscores the rebellion’s internal tensions and the fragility of their unified front.
Davros’ loyalists are represented in this event by the two sentries guarding the weapons cache, who resist the rebellion’s ambush with lethal force. Their defeat—one killed, the other captured—symbolizes the regime’s eroding authority and the rebellion’s growing control over the bunker. The sentries’ actions reflect the loyalists’ fading influence, as they are outmaneuvered and overwhelmed by the rebels’ aggression. Their capture marks a turning point in the power struggle, as Davros’ remaining forces are rounded up and neutralized.
Narrative Connections
How this event relates to others in the story
"Kavell reports that the rebels are well organized and are ready to 'finish the revolution'."
"Kavell reports that the rebels are well organized and are ready to 'finish the revolution'."
Key Dialogue
"GHARMAN: *Stay perfectly still. Take their weapons.* KAVELL: *Gharman. Gharman, they're coming over to our side in droves. We've the backing of a good eighty percent now.* GHARMAN: *Good. Good. What about the hard core Davros people?* KAVELL: *They've all been rounded up. We're winning, Gharman. We're winning.* GHARMAN: *Then let's finish it off.*"
"GHARMAN: *No! That was stupid. A stupid waste of life. Our intention has always been to make a bloodless revolution. There's been enough of killing and violence.*"
"GHARMAN: *Start passing these out to our people.*"