Character

Dalek Prototype (First Operational Dalek, Davros's Creation)

obedient merciless relentless emotionless genocidal mechanical menacing impassive

The first fully operational Dalek prototypes created by Davros during the Kaled-Thal war on Skaro. These armored machines, forged as part of Davros's genocidal army, feature voice-activated controls, fluid mobility, and lethal extermination guns. They obey Davros without question and are deployed in *Genesis of the Daleks* (Parts 1-4) to enforce his vision of universal supremacy. Key actions include executing scientist Ronson, ambushing Thals, pursuing the Doctor and Bettan, and stalking trenches under Skaro's red skies. These prototypes mark the transition of the Kaled species into the Dalek race, distinct from the Time Lord Emissary in species, role, and narrative arc. Three such prototypes are depicted in the series, interacting with Kaled soldiers, Davros, the Doctor, and Thals.

7 appearances

Genocidal Conquest

Also known as: Dalek, travel machine, First Operational Dalek, Prototype Dalek (Davros's First Creation)

Dalek Prototype …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

7 moments

S12E11 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 1

Davros' Genesis: The First Dalek's Birth in Blood

None—it is a machine, but its actions radiate an eerie, inhuman menace.

The first Dalek, a gleaming machine of death, responds to Davros’ commands with mechanical precision. It moves forward, halts, turns, and exterminates the cardboard targets with ruthless efficiency. Its dome …

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S12E12 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 2

Sarah’s Ambush: The Collapse of Agency in the Ruins of Skaro

Neutral (functional); it operates as an extension of Davros’s commands, with no emotional response to Sarah’s plight.

The Dalek prototype moves in lockstep with Davros and Gharman as they depart, its mechanical limbs whirring with precision. Its presence is a harbinger of the future terror it will …

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S12E12 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 2

The Dalek’s First Kill Command: Instinct Overrides Mercy

None (autonomous machine). Its actions are driven by programmed directives: detect, target, exterminate.

The Dalek prototype glides into the laboratory under Davros' voice control, initially lacking a weapon. After the gun unit is attached, it surveys the room with mechanical precision, locking onto …

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S12E13 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 3

Davros' Obsession and Kavell's Fractured Loyalty: A Moment of Moral Reckoning

Neutral (mechanical, devoid of emotion), yet their presence exudes latent menace and the potential for destruction.

The two newly constructed Daleks stand motionless in the laboratory, awaiting Davros' commands. Their sleek, menacing forms embody the culmination of his twisted genius, yet their perfection is immediately called …

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S12E14 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 4

The Rocket Strikes: Genocide and the Birth of the Daleks

Emotionless and obedient, executing their orders without hesitation or remorse.

The Daleks enter the Thal control room on Davros’s command and execute Ronson as their first act of genocide. They acknowledge their programming and mission of universal supremacy, marking the …

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S12E14 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 4

Davros Unleashes the Daleks: The Birth of Genocide

None. The Daleks operate purely on programming, their actions driven by cold logic and the directives of Davros. There is no emotion, only the unfeeling execution of their orders.

The three Daleks glide into the Thal control room with mechanical precision, their metallic shells gleaming under the sterile lights. They respond to Davros' command with chilling obedience, 'We obey,' …

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S12E14 · Genesis of the Daleks Part 4

The Doctor’s Gambit: A Moral Reckoning in the Trenches

None (as a machine, but its presence exudes hostility and inevitability).

A Dalek prototype glides past the top of the trench, its silhouette stark against the red sky. Its presence is a constant, looming threat, reinforcing the genocidal intent of its …

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Affiliation

Kaled Military/Davros’s Faction

Kaled Warfare, Regime Enforcement, and Internal Rebellion