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Haydon

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Technical specialist focused on Cyberman technology (phosphor systems, control devices). Advises Parry and the team on hazards, acting as a cautious counterbalance to the expedition's ambition.
7 appearances
Cyberman Technology and Expedition Safety
Also known as: Mister Haydon

Haydon's Journey

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7 moments
S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
The Doctor exposes the tomb’s secrets

Cautious and inquisitive; his curiosity is tempered by a deep wariness of the tomb’s dangers, particularly after witnessing the electrocution.

Haydon warns the Doctor not to touch the tomb doors after Jamie fails to open them, later questioning why Toberman and the Doctor weren’t electrocuted. His cautious and analytical approach …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Doctor demonstrates Cyberman expertise

Analytical and slightly uneasy, but eager to explore the tomb’s mysteries.

Haydon points out the large hatch cover to the left of the main doorway and later leads Jamie through the right-hand door for exploration. He explains Cyberman technology to Jamie, …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Doctor undermines Klieg while Parry divides the team

Excited and focused, driven by curiosity and a desire to uncover the tomb’s secrets.

Haydon points out the large hatch cover to the left of the main doorway and later teams up with Jamie to explore the right-hand door. His dialogue is engaged and …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Jamie discovers a metallic creature

Anxious and vigilant, with a sense of urgency driven by his fear of what the Cybermen’s technology might unleash.

Haydon, the expedition’s expert on Cybermen technology, explains the alpha-meson phosphor lighting system with a mix of scientific precision and caution. His warning to Jamie about the metallic creature is …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Jamie detects Cybermen awakening

Eager curiosity giving way to stunned disbelief as the control panel’s activation triggers an uncontrollable reaction.

Haydon, driven by curiosity and expertise in Cyberman technology, dismisses Jamie’s concerns with a patronizing 'You're seeing things, old chap!' He approaches the control panel with eager fascination, pressing buttons …

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S5E1 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 1
Jamie’s Hypnotic Device Trance

Urgent and protective during the trance-breaking moment, shifting to intellectually energized and slightly reckless as he theorizes and plans the next test. His emotional state is dominated by scientific curiosity, but there’s an undercurrent of dread—he knows the danger, yet his fascination overrides caution.

Haydon acts with urgent precision, shielding his eyes from the hypnotic device’s glow while physically intervening to reset the mechanism by yanking the control lever. His movements are deliberate and …

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S5E2 · The Tomb of the Cybermen Part 2
Klieg Cracks the Tomb’s Code

Resolutely determined, his focus is solely on survival and protecting the rocket. He shows no sympathy for the group’s ideological conflicts, viewing them as distractions from the immediate threat of sabotage and the need to escape Telos.

Hopper reveals the rocket’s sabotage, refuses to allow the crew to return to the ship, and guards the rocket to prevent further tampering. His resolute stance traps the group on …

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Affiliation

Professor Parry's Archaeological Expedition to Telos
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Archaeological Excavation of Cybermen Sites on Telos

Haydon is a technical specialist focused on Cyberman technology advising Parry's expedition. He acts as a cautious counterbalance to the expedition's ambition.

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Season 5 · planet

Technical specialist focused on Cyberman technology (phosphor systems, control devices). Advises Parry and the team on hazards, acting as a cautious counterbalance to the expedition's ambition.