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Acomat

direct impatient aggressive strategic loyal
Acomat directs operations for Noghai's Mongol rebel forces as a trusted lieutenant and strategist. He coordinates ambushes on caravans with spies like Tegana and subordinates such as Malik to undermine Kublai Khan. Direct in his assessments, he pushes aggressive tactics over stealth, favoring spectacle in battle despite risks. Impatient with delays, he overrides cautious plans for immediate assaults. Loyalty to Noghai drives him through deceptions in Mongolia's civil wars, tempered by occasional doubts over slaughter's costs.
11 appearances
Mongol rebel military operations

Acomat's Journey

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11 moments
S1E16 · Five Hundred Eyes
Tegana orders TARDIS ambush for Noghai

Determined and focused; his tone reflects the high stakes of Noghai’s campaign and the need for Tegana’s success.

Acomat serves as Noghai’s representative, reporting on the army’s movements and pressing Tegana for results. His dialogue is direct and goal-oriented, emphasizing the urgency of Noghai’s advance toward Karakorum. He …

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S1E16 · Five Hundred Eyes
Barbara’s eavesdropping exposes the plot

Determined and focused, with a hint of skepticism toward Tegana’s past performance

Acomat is Tegana’s equal in the conspiracy, acting as Noghai’s representative to finalize the ambush plan. He questions Tegana’s past failure at Lop but ultimately defers to his authority, confirming …

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S1E17 · The Wall of Lies
Tegana outlines his murderous deception

Initially conflicted and resistant, Acomat’s emotional state evolves into resigned compliance. His surface demeanor is one of reluctant acceptance, masking deeper discomfort with the moral implications of the plan. He is torn between his loyalty to Noghai and his unease with the violence being planned, but ultimately defers to Tegana’s authority.

Acomat enters the scene with a confrontational tone, initially blaming Tegana for past failures. However, as Tegana outlines the plan, Acomat’s resistance wavers, and he becomes increasingly compliant. His body …

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S1E17 · The Wall of Lies
Tegana’s Murderous Plan Unfolds

Deeply conflicted, oscillating between moral outrage and a sense of duty to Noghai’s cause. His emotional state is one of internal turmoil, where his reluctance to commit to Tegana’s brutal plan is palpable, yet his inability to openly defy him reveals his submission to the hierarchy and the weight of his obligations.

Acomat sits across from Tegana, his posture tense and his expression a mix of reluctance and resignation. He interrupts Tegana’s initial accusation with a defensive remark, but as Tegana unfolds …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Acomat confirms bandit attack readiness

Focused and resolute, with an undercurrent of anticipation for the violence to come. His calm demeanor masks a readiness to unleash the ambush at the first sign of Tegana’s signal.

Acomat stands in the dense bamboo forest, his posture rigid with command authority as he interrogates his Mongol ally about the ambush preparations. His voice is low and measured, betraying …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Acomat orders reckless moonlit attack

Frustrated and dismissive, with a underlying thrill at the prospect of chaotic action. His impatience borders on recklessness, and his tone suggests he relishes the idea of defying Tegana’s orders.

Acomat stands in the bamboo forest, his impatience palpable as he tracks the rising moon, which threatens to strip away the cover of darkness. He dismisses Tegana’s plan with a …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Tegana’s betrayal triggers Mongol ambush

Determined yet fatalistic, masking underlying tension with Tegana’s faction

Acomat leads the Mongol ambush but is abruptly killed by Tegana during the chaos, his death triggering the Mongols' retreat. His presence is felt through the coordinated attack, but his …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Polo and Ian clash over survival tactics

Aggressive and confident before his death, but his sudden assassination leaves the Mongols disorganized and fearful.

Acomat leads the Mongol attack but is killed by Tegana during the battle. His death triggers the Mongols’ retreat, as they interpret his assassination as a sign of supernatural intervention. …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Polo tests loyalty while Tegana’s threat looms

Calculating and detached (his actions are driven by factional loyalty rather than personal stakes in this moment).

Acomat is not physically present in this event but is indirectly referenced through Barbara’s recognition of the bandit from the Cave of Five Hundred Eyes. His role as the bandit …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Tegana’s veiled threat and the Doctor’s suspicions

Indirectly menacing (through Tegana’s proxy); calculated and ruthless in pursuit of Noghai’s objectives.

Acomat is not physically present in this event, but his influence looms as part of Tegana’s broader conspiracy. His role as Noghai’s lieutenant and strategist is implied through Tegana’s actions, …

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S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu
Ling-Tau Delivers Kublai Khan’s Urgent Orders

Absent but ominously present—his shadow looms over the group’s suspicions, though his direct involvement is deferred.

Acomat is not physically present in this event, but his influence lingers as a subtextual threat. The Doctor’s group discusses Tegana’s suspicious behavior (e.g., watching the fire, implicating him in …

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Affiliations

Mongol Bandits (Tegana's Military Faction)
leader
Rival Mongol Warfare, Caravan Ambushes, and Subversion

Acomat leads the Mongol Bandits under Tegana's command, directing coordinated night raid and infiltration operations. Event data confirms his command role within this military unit.

Noghai's Warlord Faction (Noghai's Invasion Force)
member
Mongol Military Invasion of the Yuan Empire

Acomat serves Noghai in his warlord faction plotting world conquest, including acting as Noghai's representative on military matters.

Across the Seasons

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Season 1 · planet

Acomat directs operations for Noghai's Mongol rebel forces as a trusted lieutenant and strategist. He coordinates ambushes on caravans with spies like Tegana and subordinates such as Malik to undermine Kublai Khan. Direct in his assessments, he pushes aggressive tactics over stealth, favoring spectacle in battle despite risks. Impatient with delays, he overrides cautious plans for immediate assaults. Loyalty to Noghai drives him through deceptions in Mongolia's civil wars, tempered by occasional doubts over slaughter's costs.