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Reprogrammed Yeti (Jamie's Controlled Yeti)

obedient durable loyal imposing
A reprogrammed robotic Yeti originally built by the Great Intelligence to mimic Himalayan legends. Captured and redirected from its original programming, this towering, shaggy-furred machine with glowing eyes operates as a loyal ally to the Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon, and Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart. It responds to modified audio signals from its control sphere, delivering brute strength and unwavering obedience in combat. Originally under the Doctor's control, it later shifts to Jamie's direct command, executing attacks with mechanical precision against hostile Yeti and the Great Intelligence's forces. Silent, imposing, and durable against conventional weapons, it proves that reprogramming can turn enemies into assets, shifting the tide in defensive struggles during the London Underground invasion.
5 appearances
Anti-Invasion Combat
Also known as: Yeti (reprogrammed ally), Yeti (tame), Jamie's Yeti, Reprogrammed Yeti (Jamie-controlled)

Reprogrammed Yeti …'s Journey

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5 moments
S5E28 · The Web of Fear Part 6
Doctor Deflects Jamie's Colonel Concerns

None (hostile Yeti) / Uncertain (reprogrammed Yeti, absent).

The Yeti guards remain stationary and controlled by the Doctor’s recorder music, their imposing presence a constant threat. Their role is purely functional—blocking exits and maintaining the tension of the …

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S5E28 · The Web of Fear Part 6
Jamie’s Counterattack Disrupts the Doctor’s Plan

Loyal and aggressive, fulfilling its role as a reprogrammed ally.

The tame Yeti, under Jamie's command, attacks the hostile Yeti and Arnold, disrupting the Intelligence's control. Its aggressive action is decisive in the sabotage of the pyramid machine.

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S5E28 · The Web of Fear Part 6
Arnold Revealed as Intelligence Host

Neutral; it operates as a tool under Jamie's direction, devoid of independent emotion.

The Reprogrammed Yeti, under Jamie's control, turns on the other Yeti and attacks Arnold, disrupting the Intelligence's plan. Its actions are swift and decisive, playing a crucial role in the …

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S5E28 · The Web of Fear Part 6
Doctor sabotages pyramid machine while trapped

Neutral and functional, operating as a tool under Jamie's direction.

The tame Yeti, under Jamie's command, attacks Arnold and the hostile Yeti, disrupting the Doctor's sabotage. Its mechanical precision and unwavering obedience to Jamie's orders create chaos, leading to the …

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S5E28 · The Web of Fear Part 6
Doctor’s Sabotage Plan Undermined

None (mechanical entity), but its actions are driven by Jamie's reprogramming

The Reprogrammed Yeti, used by Jamie to attack the hostile Yeti, disrupts the Intelligence's plan by turning on its own kind. Its attack leads to the collapse of all Yeti …

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Affiliation

Doctor's Temporary Crisis Alliance
ally
Crisis Response Alliance Against the Great Intelligence

The Reprogrammed Yeti operates as a loyal ally to the Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon, and Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart, shifting the tide in defensive struggles during events shared with this group.

Across the Seasons

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Season 5 · asteroid

A reprogrammed robotic Yeti originally built by the Great Intelligence to mimic Himalayan legends. Captured and redirected from its original programming, this towering, shaggy-furred machine with glowing eyes operates as a loyal ally to the Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon, and Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart. It responds to modified audio signals from its control sphere, delivering brute strength and unwavering obedience in combat. Originally under the Doctor's control, it later shifts to Jamie's direct command, executing attacks with mechanical precision against hostile Yeti and the Great Intelligence's forces. Silent, imposing, and durable against conventional weapons, it proves that reprogramming can turn enemies into assets, shifting the tide in defensive struggles during the London Underground invasion.