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Commander Hobson

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Commander Hobson commands Moonbase, International Space Command's weather control station on the Moon. He oversees Gravitron operations to regulate Earth's weather and directs a team of scientists (e.g., Roger Benoit, Nils) and technicians (e.g., Jules, Sam, Bob). Hobson reports to Controller Rinberg on Earth and enforces base security during crises. His leadership blends firm authority with mounting paranoia, driving him to conceal operational threats while prioritizing autonomy over alliances. Suspicious of outsiders like the Doctor, Ben Jackson, and Polly Wright, he defies protocols to safeguard Moonbase's integrity.
69 appearances
Moonbase Command and Gravitron Operations
Also known as: Commander Hobson, Hobson (Moonbase Commander)

Commander Hobson's Journey

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69 moments
S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Infection spreads beyond containment

Tense and increasingly paranoid, his surface calm masking a deep anxiety about the escalating crisis.

Hobson, the base commander, takes charge of the crisis with a mix of authority and barely contained panic. He orders the removal of the collapsing technician, revealing the medical team's …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Crisis erupts in control room

Stressed and paranoid, masking his fear with a facade of control. His voice is sharp, his movements hurried, and his delegation of tasks reveals his growing inability to manage the crisis alone.

Hobson, the base commander, stands at the center of the crisis, his authority tested as a Gravitron technician collapses with black veins—a symptom of the spreading virus. He orders the …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson detains the Doctor and Ben

Paranoid and defensive (surface authority masking deep anxiety about losing control)

Hobson dominates the event as the embodiment of escalating paranoia and authoritarian control. He interrogates the Doctor and Ben about their arrival, seizes on the TARDIS as a pretext for …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson Conceals Crisis from Earth Control

Paranoid and defensive, masking his anxiety with a facade of authority while grappling with the escalating crisis.

Hobson, the commander of the Moonbase, stands at the center of the control room, his authority under siege as the crisis unfolds. He deflects Earth Control’s inquiries about the virus …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Doctor learns of Moonbase’s collapsing systems

Tense, suspicious, and increasingly paranoid. His emotional state is a mix of defensiveness and desperation as he struggles to maintain authority amid the crisis.

Hobson introduces the Doctor and Ben to the Moonbase’s function and the escalating crisis, revealing the dual threats of the virus and the Gravitron malfunction. He attempts to downplay the …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Gravitron failure reveals global threat

Tense and dismissive, masking deep anxiety and paranoia as the crisis escalates beyond his control.

Hobson stands at the center of the Moonbase control room, revealing the facility's true purpose—the Gravitron—and engaging in a tense exchange with the Doctor about the year and the virus. …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson rejects Earth Control’s quarantine demand

Tense and defiant, masking deep anxiety about the base’s vulnerability and his own loss of control.

Hobson, speaking off-screen, responds to Earth Control’s quarantine order with a mix of defiance and desperation. His question about the shuttle’s departure reveals his awareness of the base’s isolation and …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson demands Rinberg’s intervention

A volatile mix of righteous indignation and creeping panic, masking a deeper fear of failure and abandonment by Earth Control.

Hobson stands in the Moonbase Control Room, his posture rigid with barely contained frustration as he addresses Earth Control. His voice is sharp, cutting through the static of the radio, …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson enforces containment under pressure

Desperately trying to maintain control amid escalating chaos, with underlying frustration and paranoia

Hobson dismisses Nils’ warning about surveillance, focusing instead on the immediate crisis of the mystery illness and the Gravitron’s instability. His frustration with the Doctor’s uncooperativeness is palpable, and he …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Doctor gains access to sick bay

Stressed and increasingly paranoid, masking his fear with a facade of control.

Hobson, his voice strained and his demeanor increasingly unraveling, grants the Doctor permission to assist in the sick bay with a mix of desperation and resignation. He dismisses Nils’ warning …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson’s Paranoia and Ben’s Demotion

Paranoid, hostile, and exhausted, teetering on the edge of a breakdown

Hobson, visibly exhausted and paranoid, lashes out at Ben for 'skulking,' his hostility revealing his deepening distrust of outsiders. His dialogue is erratic, oscillating between rants about the Gravitron’s instability …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson’s erratic breakdown and Ben’s assignment

Paranoid and exhausted; his surface irritation masks deeper anxiety about the mission’s failure and his own inability to control it.

Hobson, the Moonbase commander, is at his breaking point—exhausted, paranoid, and fixated on the Gravitron’s instability. He snaps at Ben for offering help, dismissing him outright, and vents his frustration …

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S4E23 · The Moonbase Part 1
Hobson’s Cover-Up Under Pressure

Paranoid and increasingly desperate, masking vulnerability with a facade of control.

Hobson begins the scene with dismissive authority, questioning Ben’s report of Ralph’s disappearance as impossible given the base’s small size. His demeanor shifts dramatically when the Doctor delivers the news …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Cyberman abduction exposes Moonbase denial

Angry, desperate, and increasingly paranoid. Hobson’s emotional state is a mix of frustration (at the unexplained crises) and fear (of losing control of the base). His skepticism borders on denial, and his ultimatum reveals his desperation to regain authority. He is not evil, but his refusal to acknowledge the Cybermen’s presence makes him a liability.

Hobson rushes into Sickbay after Polly’s screams, dismissing her Cyberman claim as hysteria. He accuses the Doctor and his companions of causing the base’s crises, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum for …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Cyberman abduction sparks 24-hour investigation

Frustrated and urgent, masking deep concern for the safety of his crew and the stability of the Moonbase. His skepticism is a defense mechanism against the unthinkable, but the abduction forces him to confront the reality of the threat.

Hobson rushes into the sickbay after Polly's scream, initially dismissing the Cyberman theory as nonsense. He challenges the Doctor and Polly to provide concrete details, but his skepticism wavers as …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson’s ultimatum escalates the investigation

Frustrated and defensive, his skepticism giving way to a simmering anger as he grapples with the unexplained threats to his base.

Hobson rushes into the sickbay after Polly's scream, his initial skepticism about the Cyberman quickly giving way to frustration. He interrogates Polly and the Doctor, dismissing the idea of Cybermen …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Gravitron failure reveals Earth’s crisis

Tense and increasingly stressed, but maintaining a facade of control to rally the team. His frustration with the situation is palpable, particularly when confronted with Rinberg's orders and the looming global crisis.

Hobson takes charge of the crisis, directing the team through a series of diagnostic tests on the gravitron probe and potentiometers. His authoritative demeanor masks growing tension as the fault's …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Gravitron crisis escalates to shutdown debate

Stressed and resolute, masking deep anxiety beneath a veneer of command. His frustration with Rinberg’s orders simmers beneath the surface, but he channels it into action.

Hobson leads the diagnostic efforts on the gravitron malfunction, coordinating team actions and communicating with Earth Control. He proposes increasing reactor power despite risks, rejects Benoit’s shutdown proposal, and rallies …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Doctor secretly collects evidence under fire

Authoritative but subtly tense, balancing the need for operational control with the growing unease of the crew’s fracturing trust.

Commander Hobson stands near the computer bank, overseeing the technical team as they verify binary conversion values for the Gravitron diagnostics. He directs Benoit and Nils to check the control …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Doctor manipulates Nils under Hobson’s scrutiny

Frustrated and increasingly distrustful, masking his anxiety about the base’s deteriorating situation with blunt authority.

Hobson interrupts the Doctor’s covert action with a sharp, accusatory tone, his suspicion flaring as he demands an explanation for the Doctor’s unusual behavior. His posture is rigid, arms crossed, …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson investigates probe malfunction and air pressure drop

A volatile mix of controlled rage and creeping dread—his surface authority masks a gnawing fear that his base, his systems, and his authority are being undermined by an unseen force. The air pressure drop is not just an anomaly; it’s a personal affront.

Hobson dominates the control room with a mix of technical precision and simmering authority, his posture rigid as he interrogates the systems and his crew. His voice is clipped, his …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson Imprisons Doctor and Deploys Repair Team

Paranoid and agitated, with a growing sense of urgency and authoritarian control. His emotional state is a mix of frustration at the technical failures and righteous indignation at what he perceives as sabotage.

Hobson is the driving force of this event, his paranoia and authoritarianism reaching a crescendo. He investigates the gravitron malfunction with obsessive focus, seizing on Sam's discovery of the damaged …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson Accuses Doctor of Sabotage

Focused but tense (he is aware of the gravity of the situation but remains professional in his duties).

Sam plays a crucial role in this event as the technician who discovers the sabotaged probe control antenna. His findings provide Hobson with the "evidence" needed to accuse the Doctor, …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson Accuses Doctor Amid Vanishing Patients

Frantically defensive, bordering on panic; his frustration with the gravitron’s failure and the vanishings has curdled into a need to assign blame, regardless of evidence. His emotional state is a mix of righteous indignation and creeping desperation, as he clings to the illusion of control.

Hobson dominates this event as the Moonbase’s commander, his authority unraveling under the weight of the gravitron malfunction, patient disappearances, and Earth’s looming weather crisis. He fixates on the control …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Doctor fakes a breakthrough to buy time

Angry and suspicious, with a sense of being out of control. His emotional state is one of frustration and distrust, as he feels the Doctor and his companions are hiding something and undermining his authority.

Hobson enters the sickbay with Ben, confronting the Doctor about the disappearances and demanding answers. His body language is aggressive—leaning into the Doctor’s space, his voice sharp and accusatory—as he …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Doctor’s Desperate Deception and Hobson’s Ultimatum

Angry and suspicious, with a sense of urgency driven by the looming 24-hour deadline and the disappearance of his crew members.

Hobson storms into the sickbay with Ben, his anger palpable as he accuses the Doctor and his companions of being responsible for the disappearances and the disease. He demands answers, …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Hobson confronts the Doctor’s stalled progress

Frustrated and dismissive, masking deeper anxiety about the base’s deteriorating situation. His surface confidence belies a growing sense of helplessness in the face of the unknown threat.

Hobson confronts the Doctor outside sickbay with barely contained frustration, his posture and tone radiating impatience. He presses the Doctor for results, his skepticism turning to dismissive triumph when the …

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S4E24 · The Moonbase Part 2
Sugar transmission confirmed through collapse

Frustrated yet momentarily humbled (his criticism of the Doctor is cut short by the collapse, leaving him caught between his distrust of outsiders and the undeniable evidence before him).

Hobson blocks the Doctor’s exit from Sickbay, his posture rigid with frustration as he criticizes the Doctor’s lack of progress. He accepts Polly’s offer of sugared coffee with a curt …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cyberman enforces order and reports invasion progress

Anguished, furious, and helpless—his grief over Bob’s death is raw and immediate, but his defiance is tempered by the realization of the Cybermen’s overwhelming power.

Hobson reacts with a mix of urgency and horror as Bob is executed. He first warns the others to flee, acknowledging the Cybermen’s presence with a grim 'You're right. It …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen divide and manipulate the group

Frustrated and resigned, torn between defiance and the grim reality of his powerlessness—aware that resistance may only endanger his crew further.

Hobson asserts his authority as commander but is swiftly overpowered by Cyberman 1’s demands. His defiance—'I'll be damned if'—is cut short as he is forced to comply, guiding the Cybermen …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen reveal conversion of moonbase crew

A mix of defiance and creeping despair, as he realizes the scale of the Cybermen's infiltration and the loss of his crew to conversion.

Hobson, the moonbase commander, asserts his authority but is quickly overpowered by the Cybermen. He questions the fate of his missing crew, only to learn they have been converted—transformed into …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Ben challenges Cybermen’s euphemism for conversion

A volatile mix of rage at the Cybermen’s actions, protective fury toward his crew, and reluctant pragmatism—knowing resistance is futile but unable to suppress his humanity.

Hobson, the moonbase commander, attempts to assert his authority despite the Cybermen’s invasion, demanding to know the fate of his crew. His defiance is met with Cyberman 1’s weapon and …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen reveal Earth's extinction plan

A volatile mix of righteous indignation and desperate defiance—he is furious at the Cybermen's arrogance but also acutely aware of his crew's vulnerability. His emotions are raw, but his resolve never wavers.

Hobson enters the control room mid-crisis, immediately barking orders to retreat from the Cybermen, who he identifies as 'lethal.' He challenges Cyberman 1's logic, calling their actions 'vengeful' and 'irrational,' …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen seize control room and declare Earth's extinction

Angry, horrified, and defiant—masking deep frustration at the Cybermen's inhumanity and the helplessness of his position.

Hobson enters the control room mid-crisis, immediately warning his crew about the Cybermen's lethality. He defiantly challenges Cyberman 1's emotionless logic and genocidal plan, exposing the Cybermen's vulnerabilities in reasoning. …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen reveal infiltration and extinction plan

Frustrated and defiant, masking deep concern for the safety of his crew and the fate of Earth.

Hobson enters the control room as the Cybermen take over, immediately commanding the crew to retreat. He challenges the Cybermen's logic and motives, accusing them of vengeful irrationality and attempting …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Doctor sabotages Cyberman communications

Shocked and frustrated, with a simmering anger that masks his deep concern for the crew’s fate. His defiance is tinged with desperation, as he realizes the Cybermen’s plan cannot be stopped through conventional means.

Hobson stands in the Control Room, visibly shocked and frustrated as he witnesses the Cybermen’s treatment of the converted crew. He orders the power control crew to abandon the Gravitron …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen seize moonbase control room

Shocked and resigned, oscillating between defiance and helplessness as the Cybermen strip him of control.

Hobson is initially shocked to see Ralph, Evans, and Jules alive but converted, his hope shattered by the Cybermen’s brutality. He reluctantly orders the power control crew to evacuate the …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Benoit challenges Cybermen’s human cost

A complex mix of shock, grief, and resigned defiance; his emotional state is one of a leader forced to make impossible choices, where every action feels like a betrayal of his crew or his own principles.

Hobson reacts with shock and grief upon seeing Ralph, Evans, and Jules alive but converted into Cyberman pawns, his voice cracking with disbelief ('I thought they were all dead'). Though …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Doctor exposes Cybermen’s human puppets

Anxious and strategically focused, balancing his fear for his crew with a determined hope for rescue or counterattack.

Hobson stands firm in the control room, his eyes darting between the Cybermen, the Doctor, and the mind-controlled humans. He voices the critical observation about the Cybermen’s avoidance of direct …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cybermen reveal human puppetry weakness

Tense but strategically optimistic, balancing the need to protect his crew with the urgency of the situation. His deception about the sodium rocket is calculated, masking his fear with professionalism.

Hobson watches the Doctor disrupt the Cybermen's control with a mix of hope and tension. He seizes the moment to question why the Cybermen avoid operating the Gravitron directly, his …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Hobson fabricates a distress signal

Calmly determined, with an undercurrent of desperation—he knows this deception is a fragile but critical opportunity.

Hobson stands at the center of the deception, his posture tense but controlled as he engages with Cyberman 1. He explains the distress signal protocol with calculated precision, ensuring the …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Cyberman demonstrates lethal control over host

Anger and desperation, masked by a forced silence—his protest is cut short, but his internal fury at the Cybermen’s cruelty simmers.

Hobson, the moonbase commander, watches in horror as the Cyberman revives the crewman with brutal efficiency. His protest—'You'll kill them'—is a desperate plea, revealing his protective instincts and moral outrage. …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Hobson prioritizes Gravitron over fallen crew

Coldly pragmatic, with a hint of impatience. His dismissive tone toward Polly suggests he views her compassion as a distraction from the critical task at hand.

Hobson takes command of the Control Room in the aftermath of the Cybermen's defeat, immediately shifting focus from the fallen crewmen to the Gravitron. He barks orders to reset the …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Companions disrupt Cybermen with solvent attack

Stressed but resolute, masking deep concern for his crew beneath a veneer of professional urgency.

Hobson, the moonbase commander, prioritizes the stabilization of the Gravitron over immediate medical aid for the freed men. He barks urgent orders to his crew, directing them to move the …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Hobson orders Benoit to retreat indoors

Authoritative but strained, with an underlying desperation to protect his team and the moonbase's critical systems.

Hobson stands in the control room, his posture rigid with authority but his voice betraying a strained urgency. He issues a direct order to Benoit to retreat indoors, his tone …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Doctor pivots to Gravitron strategy

Urgent and focused—his mind is on the radar screen, but his body is coiled, ready to spring into action if needed.

Nils is the first to spot the Cybermen’s approach, his voice sharp with urgency as he interrupts the Doctor’s exchange with Hobson. His role as the radar operator makes him …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Ben’s victory sparks urgent countermeasures

Controlled urgency with underlying tension—Hobson masks his anxiety with disciplined leadership, but his rapid-fire orders and constant vigilance betray a deep sense of the stakes.

Hobson’s leadership is the linchpin of this event. He transitions seamlessly from celebrating Ben’s victory to issuing critical orders to secure the base. His directives—lowering armored doors, preparing acetone solvent, …

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S4E25 · The Moonbase Part 3
Nils spots Cybermen approaching moonbase

Tense and alert, with a sense of urgency masking underlying concern for the base’s survival

Hobson, the commanding officer of the moonbase, is in the midst of directing defensive preparations when Nils interrupts with the urgent report of an unidentified object on the horizon. Hobson’s …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor deduces Cybermen’s tunneling entry

Focused but increasingly tense, masking his concern with professional detachment

Hobson stands beside the telescope in the Observation Dome, his posture rigid with command authority. He confirms the Doctor’s deduction about the Cybermen’s tunneling entry into the storeroom with a …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Jamie interrupts Cybermen analysis

Focused and analytical, with a underlying tension that sharpens when interrupted—balancing urgency with tactical precision.

Hobson is actively engaged in a tactical discussion with the Doctor, peering through the telescope near the gravitron probe to analyze the Cybermen’s infiltration. His posture and dialogue suggest a …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Cybermen sabotage moonbase communications

Frustrated and increasingly desperate as the Cybermen's jamming prevents him from establishing contact with Earth.

Nils attempts to establish communication with Earth via the radio but is drowned out by the Cybermen's jamming. His frustration is evident as he struggles to make contact, highlighting the …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Cybermen demand entry, communications collapse

Alarmed and increasingly desperate as the static drowns out his attempts to contact Earth.

Nils transmits the Cybermen's ultimatum over the moonbase radio, his voice tense as he relays their demands. When ordered by Hobson to establish contact with Earth, Nils attempts to do …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor rejects Cybermen’s inevitability

Despairing with a tinge of bitter acceptance, as if the destruction of the antennae has shattered his last illusions of control or salvation.

Hobson stands beside the telescope in the observation dome, his posture slumped as he watches the Cybermen systematically destroy the antenna array. His voice is heavy with resignation, his words—'They …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor undermines fragile hope with Cyberman threat

Determined but increasingly tense, caught between the need to maintain crew morale and the growing awareness of the Cybermen’s threat. His emotional state is a mix of resolve and quiet dread—he knows the Doctor is likely right, but he cannot afford to let the crew see his fear.

Hobson stands at the center of the control room, his voice steady and commanding as he confirms the likelihood of the relief rocket’s arrival. He acknowledges Polly’s excitement but quickly …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor warns of Cyberman counterattack

Determined but weary, masking deep anxiety beneath a veneer of control—his hope for rescue is tempered by the knowledge that the Cybermen are always one step ahead.

Hobson stands at the center of the control room, issuing directives with the weary authority of a commander pushed to his limits. He acknowledges Polly’s excitement about the relief rocket …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Crew’s Fraying Morale Under Pressure

Steely resolve masking deep exhaustion and the burden of command; his pragmatism is a shield against the moral weight of his decisions.

Hobson stands at the center of the control room, overseeing operations with a commanding presence. He engages in a tense exchange with Benoit about Benson’s endurance, dismissing concerns about the …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Polly’s kindness contrasts with Cyberman infiltration

Stressed but authoritative, masking deep concern for his crew and the mission’s stakes beneath a veneer of professionalism.

Hobson stands at the center of the control room, overseeing the crew’s efforts with a mix of authority and exhaustion. He engages in a tense exchange with Benoit about Benson’s …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Relief ship diverted to the sun

Tense and increasingly desperate, masking his fear with authoritative decisiveness as the weight of the Cybermen's infiltration sinks in.

Hobson stands tense at the center of the control room, his eyes locked on the scanner as the relief ship's blip veers violently off course. He issues rapid-fire orders to …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor uncovers Cyberman sabotage and orders quarantine

Grim determination masking deepening dread—his professional facade cracks slightly as the scale of the infiltration becomes clear, but he channels the fear into action.

Hobson stands rigidly at the center of the control room, his eyes locked on the scanner as the relief ship's blip veers toward the sun. His voice carries the weight …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Hobson’s final refusal to Cybermen

Determined and defiant, masking deep frustration at the failure of diplomacy and the immediate threat to his crew. His urgency shifts to survival mode as the dome breaches.

Hobson stands at the center of the control room, his voice a mix of urgency and desperation as he pleads with Evans to break free from Cyberman control. When Evans …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Cybermen breach the dome

Righteously indignant with a steely resolve, masking the urgency of the moment with calculated authority.

Hobson stands defiant as the Cyberleader’s ultimatum is issued, his voice steady despite the escalating threat. When the dome is breached, he immediately shouts orders to the crew, prioritizing survival …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Dome breach forces desperate patchwork repair

Urgent but composed; his focus is entirely on solving the problem at hand, with no time for panic or hesitation.

Hobson takes immediate command of the crisis, stripping off his lab coat to use as a makeshift patch for the dome breach. His actions are swift and decisive, reflecting his …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Hobson and Benoit patch the dome breach

Determined yet cautiously optimistic, with an undercurrent of urgency. His relief at the temporary fix is tempered by the knowledge that this is only a stopgap, and the Cybermen’s threat remains imminent.

Hobson takes immediate command of the crisis, stripping off his lab coat in a desperate attempt to seal the breach. When the coat fails, he swiftly adapts, spotting the coffee …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Cybermen reinforcements escalate the crisis

Alarmed and defiant, masking deep concern with a veneer of command authority.

Hobson stands in the Observation Dome, his frustration palpable as he processes Benoit’s revelation of Cybermen reinforcements. His initial shock at the news—'Another one!'—reveals his growing desperation. He clutches at …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Polly Warns of Cybermen’s New Threat

Tense and defensive, masking creeping despair with brusque efficiency

Hobson stands in the Observation Dome, his posture rigid with tension as he processes the Doctor’s assessment of the laser damage and the grim reality of the Cybermen’s reinforcements. His …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Gravitron repurposed as Cyberman countermeasure

Initially skeptical and hesitant, shifting to cautious determination as the plan unfolds, then relieved but urgently focused on the next crisis.

Hobson begins the event skeptical of the Doctor's plan, citing safety concerns about the gravitron's angular cut-out and potential damage to the moonbase. After the Doctor's insistence and Benoit's enthusiasm, …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Doctor overrides gravitron safety protocols

Initially skeptical and cautious, transitioning to determined resolve as the plan succeeds, but quickly shifting to urgent pragmatism about the gravitron's restoration.

Hobson begins the event skeptical of the Doctor's plan to override the gravitron's safety protocols, questioning its feasibility and potential risks to the moonbase. He physically assists the Doctor in …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Gravitron repurposed to expel Cybermen

Cautiously pragmatic, masking underlying urgency with a veneer of controlled leadership.

Hobson begins the event with cautious pragmatism, questioning the Doctor's proposal to aim the gravitron downward due to safety concerns about the base. He reluctantly agrees to override the safety …

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S4E26 · The Moonbase Part 4
Hobson seizes control after Doctor’s exit

Determined yet subtly irritated, masking his frustration with the Doctor’s departure behind a veneer of professional urgency.

Hobson stands at the center of the Control Room, his posture rigid with authority as he takes charge after the Doctor’s departure. His voice is sharp and commanding, directing Nils …

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Affiliations

Moonbase Human Crew
leader
Lunar Weather Control Operations and Cybermen Defense

Hobson is the Commander of the Moonbase Human Crew, directly leading and overseeing their operations, making him their leader.

International Space Control (Earth Control for Moonbase Oversight)
employee
Moonbase Oversight, Communication Protocols, and Global Weather Crisis Response

Hobson's moonbase command falls under the purview of International Space Control, making him an employee in their organizational hierarchy that oversees Moonbase activities.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 4 · planet

Commander Hobson commands Moonbase, International Space Command's weather control station on the Moon. He oversees Gravitron operations to regulate Earth's weather and directs a team of scientists (e.g., Roger Benoit, Nils) and technicians (e.g., Jules, Sam, Bob). Hobson reports to Controller Rinberg on Earth and enforces base security during crises. His leadership blends firm authority with mounting paranoia, driving him to conceal operational threats while prioritizing autonomy over alliances. Suspicious of outsiders like the Doctor, Ben Jackson, and Polly Wright, he defies protocols to safeguard Moonbase's integrity.