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Phipps

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Phipps serves as a technician at Earth's Moonbase T-Mat facility. He maintains teleportation systems with Fewsham, Locke, Osgood, and Kelly, specializing in maintenance tunnels, heating, and solar energy devices. Amid Ice Warrior threats, fear and claustrophobia challenge him, but duty and survival instinct drive cooperation with the Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe in resistance efforts. Resourceful under pressure, he contributes technical ingenuity to counter invasions.
42 appearances
T-Mat Moonbase Operations
Also known as: Phipps

Phipps's Journey

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42 moments
S6E23 · The Seeds of Death Part 1
Slaar forces Fewsham to repair T-Mat link

Desperate defiance tinged with helpless rage ('Don’t be such a fool, Fewsham!')

Phipps emerges as the lone voice of defiance, urgently warning Fewsham about the consequences of repairing the emergency T-Mat link. He refuses to cooperate with Slaar, invoking Osgood’s fate as …

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S6E23 · The Seeds of Death Part 1
Locke risks alien retaliation to send Earth a warning

Resolute with underlying urgency—he knows the stakes, but his focus on the video link reveals a man who has already made peace with the cost of his actions.

Locke moves with deliberate precision, his eyes scanning the sabotaged T-Mat panel before pivoting to the video link console. His dialogue is sparse but loaded with intent—each word a calculated …

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S6E23 · The Seeds of Death Part 1
Locke defies aliens with Earth distress call

Steely resolve with underlying tension—his calm exterior masks the weight of the risk they’re taking, but his actions betray no hesitation.

Phipps stands beside the control panel, his hands steady as he confirms the video link repair with a terse but decisive 'Right, that should do it.' His posture is rigid, …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Phipps escapes, Slaar tightens control

Panicked but resolute, driven by a mix of fear for his life and determination to alert Earth of the Ice Warrior threat.

Phipps makes a desperate, adrenaline-fueled break for the door, his body language conveying urgency and fear as he sprints down the corridor. His escape attempt is cut short by the …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Slaar’s ultimatum to Fewsham over T-Mat repair

Absent but implied to be desperate and determined (his escape attempt is the immediate cause of the tension in this event).

Phipps is off-screen but central to the event as his recent escape attempt triggers Slaar’s shift in focus. His defiance and the failed transmission to Earth are the catalyst for …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Phipps evades capture in Solar Energy Store Room

Tense but resolute; a mix of adrenaline-fueled focus and the quiet determination of someone who has accepted the stakes. There’s a flicker of triumph as he secures the Amplifier, but it’s tempered by the knowledge that his defiance will not go unnoticed.

Phipps is concealed behind the bulky machinery in the Solar Energy Store Room, his body pressed against the cold metal as the Ice Warrior’s search beam sweeps the area. His …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Eldred reveals moonbase fuel gambit

Not applicable (mentioned but not present).

Phipps is mentioned in passing by Kelly as a potential technician on Moonbase, but his role in this event is limited to being invoked as a possible resource. His absence …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Jamie asserts his place on the mission

Not directly observable, but implied to be desperate or overwhelmed given the context of Moonbase’s occupation and the T-Mat malfunction.

Phipps is mentioned indirectly by Kelly as a potential technician on Moonbase, but his name is invoked in the context of assessing who might repair the T-Mat system. His absence …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Kelly insists on joining the mission

Frustrated and determined (implied by Kelly’s reference to his attempts)

Phipps is mentioned by Kelly as another Moonbase crew member, alongside Fewsham, but is dismissed as incapable of repairing the T-Mat. His name is invoked during Kelly’s argument with Radnor, …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Slaar manipulates Fewsham into activating Earth link

Focused and resolute, with an undercurrent of quiet fury at the Ice Warriors' occupation.

Phipps moves with quiet urgency in the Solar Energy Store Room, his back pressed against the humming machinery as he searches for tools to resist the Ice Warriors. He finds …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Fewsham sabotages emergency link under false pretenses

Driven by urgency and defiance—Phipps’s actions reflect his refusal to accept the Ice Warriors’ control, even as he operates in the shadows.

While Fewsham fabricates his account to Kelly in the main control room, Phipps is implied to be in the storeroom, setting up the three infrared lamps and the solar amplifier …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Slaar orders human elimination

Driven by urgency and desperation to alert Earth of the Ice Warriors’ presence before it’s too late.

Phipps is referenced indirectly as the 'last free human' whom Slaar orders the Warrior to locate and neutralize. Though not physically present in this scene, his actions in setting up …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Phipps repels Ice Warrior with infrared array

Desperate yet determined, with a flicker of triumph quickly overshadowed by frustration and urgency. His fear is palpable, but his actions betray a steely resolve to warn Earth at all costs.

Phipps crouches behind the humming machinery in the Solar Energy Store Room, his fingers trembling as he clutches the emergency transmitter. His voice grows increasingly desperate, repeating the distress call …

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S6E24 · The Seeds of Death Part 2
Homing beam fails mid-transmission

A mix of adrenaline-fueled triumph and creeping dread—his initial victory over the Ice Warrior is overshadowed by the realization that his efforts may be in vain as the homing beam fails.

Phipps is cornered in the Solar Energy Store Room, his voice cracking with urgency as he repeats his distress call to Earth Control. He hears the Ice Warrior approaching, swiftly …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Phipps' Desperate Transmission to Earth

Desperate yet resolute, with a flicker of hope that his warning might reach Earth in time. His voice cracks with urgency, revealing the weight of his isolation and the fear of failure, but his actions are precise and determined, reflecting his commitment to his duty.

Phipps, the last surviving human technician on Moonbase, crouches in the cramped solar power store room, his body tense and his hands gripping the communication equipment. His voice is strained …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Phipps intercepts alien transmission

Stunned disbelief transitioning into creeping dread—his initial hope collapses into a gnawing realization that the threat is far larger than he imagined. The emotional whiplash leaves him momentarily frozen, his mind racing to process the implications.

Phipps crouches tensely in the Solar Energy Store Room, his fingers gripping the communications equipment as he listens intently to the crackling transmission. His initial relief at making contact—believing he’s …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Zoe executes tail-first landing under Ice Warrior threat

Anxious but resolute—his voice betrays tension, yet his actions reflect a steely commitment to aiding the Doctor's mission despite the looming threat of the Ice Warriors.

Phipps transmits a distress signal from the Solar Energy Store on Moonbase, his voice crackling with urgency as he warns the Doctor of the Ice Warriors' occupation. Despite the danger, …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Doctor risks landing despite Ice Warrior warning

Anxious but resolute, torn between fear for his own survival and the moral imperative to aid the Doctor's mission.

Phipps transmits a crackling, urgent distress signal from the Solar Energy Store on Moonbase, his voice breaking as he warns the Doctor of the Ice Warrior occupation and their genocidal …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Phipps maintains critical transmission link

A mix of tense focus and underlying dread—his surface calm masks the weight of knowing that one misstep could doom the mission. The diode failure triggers a flicker of frustration, but his resolve hardens almost instantly, channeling the urgency into action.

Phipps crouches in the cluttered Solar Energy Store Room, his fingers flying over the transmitter controls as he establishes a critical link with the Doctor’s incoming rocket. His voice is …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Doctor Splits the Team Under Pressure

Implied desperation (via the Doctor's reaction to his distress signal); likely fearful or resolute in the face of the Ice Warriors.

Phipps is not physically present in this event but is the immediate catalyst for the Doctor's actions. His distress signal's abrupt cessation triggers the Doctor's urgency to rescue him, framing …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Doctor prioritizes Phipps over T-Mat threat

Desperate (implied by his garbled distress signal) but resolute (his technical skill suggests he’s fighting to survive).

Phipps is referenced as the sole reason for the Doctor’s urgent mission, his distress signal having guided the rocket to Moonbase. Though physically absent from this event, his plight looms …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Phipps reveals Ice Warrior massacre and Fewsham’s betrayal

Terrified yet cautiously hopeful, his fear giving way to shock at the Doctor’s radical plan.

Phipps emerges from behind a box in the Solar Energy Store Room, gripping a wrench like a weapon, his body tense and eyes wide with fear. He initially reacts with …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Doctor Isolates Team to Sabotage T-Mat

Relieved (implied by the Doctor’s report that he is 'quite all right') but likely anxious given the Moonbase’s hostile environment.

Phipps is mentioned by the Doctor as being found and 'quite all right,' but he is not physically present in this scene. His status as a survivor and the Doctor’s …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Zoe and Jamie Realize They’re Trapped

Not directly observable, but likely relieved to be found by the Doctor and concerned about the broader crisis on Moonbase.

Phipps is mentioned briefly as being 'quite all right' and found by the Doctor, but he does not physically participate in this event. His presence is invoked as a reason …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Doctor outmaneuvers Ice Warriors with logic

Anxious but determined, driven by the need to protect Kelly and escape the Ice Warriors' control.

Phipps initially guides the Doctor toward Control Headquarters but is separated from him when they encounter an Ice Warrior holding Kelly. He later escapes with Kelly after she breaks free …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Rusted cover delays rescue plan

Determined but weary, balancing the weight of responsibility with the adrenaline of impending action. His focus is laser-sharp, but there’s an unspoken acknowledgment of the risks they’re about to take.

Phipps stands at the center of the group’s strategic deliberations, his posture tense but focused as he points to the rusted maintenance tunnel cover. He reveals his improvised booby trap …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Heat and T-Mat as Rescue Tools

Resolute with a undercurrent of urgency—his focus on the plan masks the weight of the Doctor’s capture and the group’s dwindling time.

Phipps stands near a rusted grill in the Solar Energy Store Room, his posture tense but resolute as he reveals his improvised booby trap against an Ice Warrior. He proposes …

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S6E25 · The Seeds of Death Part 3
Trap Electrocutes Ice Warrior

Tense but focused, with a underlying current of determination. His actions are methodical, but the urgency of the situation keeps his adrenaline high, sharpening his focus.

Phipps is the technical linchpin of the ambush, his hands moving with urgent precision as he and Kelly reconnect the infrared lamps to the solar-power line. He takes the power …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Jamie and Phipps witness Paris pod dispatch

Confused and uneasy, grappling with the realization of the Ice Warriors' global reach and the allies' precarious position.

Phipps is also concealed in the maintenance tunnel, his broad shoulders pressed against the narrow space as he peers through the grill alongside Jamie. His dialogue reveals his confusion about …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Jamie’s Urgency and Phipps’ Fear in Tunnels

Terrified and on edge; his fear of the Ice Warriors’ detection is so intense that it borders on paralysis, yet he is still functioning out of duty.

Phipps is pressed against the tunnel wall, his breath shallow and his body rigid with tension. His sharp ‘Shush!’ is a reflexive, almost panicked response, his fear of detection overriding …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Jamie and Phipps Plan the Rescue

Fearful but determined, with a steely resolve that masks his anxiety. His emotional state is a complex mix of terror at the Ice Warriors’ threat and a newfound sense of purpose, driven by the need to protect his home and the people he has come to rely on—Jamie, Zoe, and the Doctor.

Phipps is crouched or partially hidden in the maintenance tunnel, his voice low and urgent as he redirects Jamie’s attention. His body language suggests tension—perhaps his hands are gripping the …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Jamie questions Phipps in maintenance tunnel

Defensive and anxious, with a facade of confidence that barely conceals his underlying fear. His emotional state is a fragile balance between the pressure to perform and the weight of past losses, making him both a critical asset and a potential liability in this high-stakes moment.

Phipps stands rigid in the narrow tunnel, his back pressed against the cold metal wall as if seeking support from the unyielding structure. His voice is sharp and defensive, a …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Phipps Overcomes Tunnel Obstacle

Calm and focused, masking any underlying stress with professional detachment.

Phipps remains composed in the face of the obstacle, his technical acumen immediately identifying the removable interior casing. His calm explanation—'Oh, it's only the interior casing. It comes away easily.'—demonstrates …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Phipps blocked by maintenance tunnel access

Frustrated and physically strained, but his emotional state is a complex mix of determination and quiet despair—he knows the stakes, and his failure could doom the mission. There’s a flicker of self-doubt, but it’s overshadowed by his refusal to accept defeat.

Phipps climbs the access ladder with determined urgency, his broad shoulders brushing against the narrow walls of the maintenance tunnel. He reaches the access plate, only to find his body …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Zoe volunteers to navigate the ventilator

Initially resigned but gradually cooperative, recognizing the urgency of the mission and the necessity of Zoe’s plan

Phipps initially expresses pessimism about the team’s ability to reach the heating controls, emphasizing the impracticality of navigating the ventilator shaft. He demonstrates the shaft’s size by positioning Zoe between …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Phipps' claustrophobic breakdown tests Zoe's leadership

Panicked, disoriented, and emotionally overwhelmed, teetering between self-awareness of his trauma and complete collapse.

Phipps, already traumatized by the loss of his friends and the Ice Warriors’ occupation, spirals into a claustrophobic breakdown in the narrow tunnels. His disorientation ('All the tunnels look the …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Jamie and Kelly clash over rearguard duty

Unseen but inferred as anxious or overwhelmed, given the high stakes of his task and the Ice Warriors’ presence. His delay suggests he may be grappling with both technical and psychological pressures.

Phipps, like Zoe, is absent from the Solar Energy Store Room but is referenced as part of the delayed duo in the heating controls. His absence amplifies Jamie’s urgency, as …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Zoe’s Memory vs. Phipps’ Doubt in Tunnels

Anxious and fearful, with a surface layer of skepticism masking deeper self-doubt and trauma from past failures.

Phipps struggles with fear and self-doubt, admitting he cannot remember the way and challenging Zoe’s confidence in her memory. His hesitation stems from a past failure to recall the route, …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Fewsham's Desperate Distraction Under Warrior Scrutiny

Nervous and fearful, but with a steely resolve. Phipps’ internal conflict between his survival instinct and his duty to resist the invaders is evident, though he channels his fear into quiet determination.

Phipps is hidden alongside Zoe behind the grille, his fear and claustrophobia suppressed as he remains silent and still to avoid detection. His technical knowledge of the Moonbase’s systems makes …

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S6E26 · The Seeds of Death Part 4
Phipps directs Zoe to sabotage heating controls

Anxious but resolute—Phipps is clearly uncomfortable in the confined space, his fear of the tunnels and the Ice Warriors palpable. Yet, his urgency stems from a deeper place: the knowledge that their actions could mean the difference between survival and annihilation. There is a fragile courage here, a man pushing through his own limits for the greater good.

Phipps, his voice tight with urgency, points Zoe toward the heating controls, his body language betraying the stress of the claustrophobic environment. Despite his fear—evident in the tension in his …

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S6E27 · The Seeds of Death Part 5
Ice Warrior Defeated, Phipps’ Death Revealed

N/A (Phipps is deceased and not physically present in the event).

Phipps is mentioned by Zoe as having been killed by an Ice Warrior during the escape. His death is a brutal reminder of the Ice Warriors’ lethality and the escalating …

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S6E27 · The Seeds of Death Part 5
T-Mat reactivated after Ice Warrior defeat

Absent but mourned. His death is recounted with grief and reverence, his sacrifice serving as a moral anchor for the group’s actions. The emotional weight of his loss is palpable, driving the group’s urgency to escape and continue the fight.

Phipps is not physically present in this event but is a central figure through Zoe’s report of his death. His absence looms large over the group, his sacrifice framing the …

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Affiliations

Moonbase Resistance
member
Moonbase Anti-Occupation Resistance

Phipps is a proactive member of Moonbase Resistance. He contributes to the organization by using his technical ingenuity to actively resist the Ice Warriors.

Moonbase Personnel (Moon Control Operations)
member
Lunar Teleportation Control and T-MAT Operations

Phipps is part of the Moonbase Personnel (Moon Control Operations) and is a technician involved in maintaining the T-MAT teleportation network.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · anchor

Phipps serves as a technician at Earth's Moonbase T-Mat facility. He maintains teleportation systems with Fewsham, Locke, Osgood, and Kelly, specializing in maintenance tunnels, heating, and solar energy devices. Amid Ice Warrior threats, fear and claustrophobia challenge him, but duty and survival instinct drive cooperation with the Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe in resistance efforts. Resourceful under pressure, he contributes technical ingenuity to counter invasions.