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Cosworth

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Major Cosworth directs UNIT field operations from Mobile HQ under Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. He deploys security cordons around hangars, sets up radio links with missile control for remote detonations, delivers components like dematerialization circuits, and coordinates assaults on threats such as the Master. Efficient and professional, he acknowledges orders promptly, supports officers like Yates, and maintains alert readiness, linking command decisions to on-ground execution during high-stakes crises.
12 appearances
UNIT military operations and coordination
Also known as: Cosworth

Cosworth's Journey

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12 moments
S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Brigadier’s Suspicious Reconnaissance

Professional detachment with underlying urgency—he recognizes the stakes but trusts the Brigadier’s instincts, even as he briefly considers the practicalities of a landing.

Major Cosworth stands in UNIT Mobile HQ, relaying the Brigadier’s transmission with professional efficiency. His tone is calm and deferential, acknowledging the Brigadier’s authority while briefly questioning the decision not …

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S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Brigadier deduces Master’s missile base

Professionally focused, with a sense of urgency that aligns with the Brigadier's determination. His emotional state is one of readiness, prepared to transition from intelligence-gathering to action in response to the Brigadier's deduction.

Major Cosworth stands beside the Brigadier in UNIT's Mobile HQ, his demeanor professional and attentive. He listens intently as the Brigadier outlines his deduction, seeking confirmation with a brief question …

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S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Brigadier orders dual-pronged prison assault

Controlled urgency—his professionalism masks the adrenaline of impending combat, but his sharp replies betray a soldier’s readiness to execute.

Cosworth stands in the tight quarters of UNIT Mobile HQ, radio in hand, his posture rigid with focus as he fields Greyhound Seven’s urgent report. His voice is measured but …

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S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Brigadier outlines Stangmoor infiltration plan

Professionally focused with a quiet intensity—his concise affirmations and lack of questions suggest a man who is fully prepared to act and trusts the Brigadier’s judgment implicitly.

Major Cosworth stands at attention, listening intently to the Brigadier’s briefing. His response—‘And, of course, we shall have surprise on our side’—is immediate and confident, reinforcing the Brigadier’s assessment without …

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S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Benton Demands Command for Revenge

Neutral professionalism, with no visible emotional investment in the exchange.

Cosworth, present at the start of the briefing, serves as a brief but pivotal witness to Benton’s interruption. His exit—'I'll just get on, sir'—is swift and professional, acknowledging Benton’s presence …

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S8E9 · The Mind of Evil Part 5
Benton Demands Yates Update

Calm and operational, but attuned to the emotional subtext of the scene. His exit is a silent acknowledgment of the personal stakes at play between the Brigadier and Benton.

Cosworth stands beside the Brigadier during the briefing, offering strategic praise—‘An excellent plan, if I may say so, sir’—before quietly exiting as Benton enters. His departure is unobtrusive, allowing the …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
Doctor Warns of Master’s Nerve Gas Threat

Rampant and insatiable, driven by a hunger for malevolence. Its emotional state is one of uncontrolled aggression, seeking to consume and destroy.

The Keller Machine is described as burning out its control collar in the Process Theatre, causing violent destruction as furniture flies and power boxes explode. Its escape is sudden and …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
Doctor Prioritizes Machine Over Master

The Keller Machine does not have emotions, but its actions convey a sense of relentless, destructive energy. It is driven by its programming to feed on evil impulses, and its escape represents a culmination of this predatory nature.

The Keller Machine is not physically present in the Governor’s Office but is described as burning through its control collar in the Process Theatre. The text details its violent escape: …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
UNIT learns missile can be remotely destroyed

Focused professionalism—no visible stress, but a quiet intensity underscoring the gravity of the situation and the importance of his intel.

Major Cosworth stands at attention beside the Brigadier, his posture rigid and his expression focused. He delivers his report on the Thunderbolt missile’s abort mechanism with the clipped efficiency of …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
Brigadier divides critical operations under pressure

Intense focus with a sense of purpose—Cosworth is in his element, executing a high-pressure task with the precision of a seasoned professional. There is no room for error, and he is acutely aware of the consequences if the link fails or the detonation is delayed.

Major Cosworth moves swiftly to comply with the Brigadier’s order, his hands already reaching for the radio to establish the critical link with missile control. His voice is clear and …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
UNIT admits failure to stop Master

Neutral and focused. He shows no emotional reaction to the circuit’s significance, treating it as another logistical task. His detachment contrasts with the Doctor and Brigadier’s moral and tactical struggles, highlighting his role as a neutral operator within UNIT’s hierarchy.

Major Cosworth is a brief but critical presence in this scene, serving as the messenger of the Master’s inevitable victory. He enters just long enough to hand over the dematerialization …

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S8E10 · The Mind of Evil Part 6
Doctor restores missile abort circuit

Alert and professional, with a quiet intensity that reflects the high stakes of the mission. He is fully engaged, ready to act on the Brigadier’s orders or the Doctor’s progress.

Major Cosworth accompanies the Brigadier, awaiting news of the missile abort circuit repair. His presence is professional and alert, reflecting his role as a key member of UNIT’s operational team. …

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Affiliations

UNIT (United Nations Intelligence Taskforce)
member
Global Advanced Technological Crisis Response and Covert Military Scientific Operations

Cosworth is described as directing UNIT field operations, relaying commands, and coordinating assaults, indicating a clear member role within the organization.

Ministry of Defence
employee
UK Military Oversight, Infrastructure, Intelligence, and Field Operations

Cosworth receives missile remote abort mechanisms from the Ministry of Defence, suggesting he is under their command and acting on their behalf.

Missile Control
member
Missile Remote Control and Detonation Operations

Cosworth coordinates with Missile Control, confirming direct participation in their remote detonation operations.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 8 · planet

Major Cosworth directs UNIT field operations from Mobile HQ under Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. He deploys security cordons around hangars, sets up radio links with missile control for remote detonations, delivers components like dematerialization circuits, and coordinates assaults on threats such as the Master. Efficient and professional, he acknowledges orders promptly, supports officers like Yates, and maintains alert readiness, linking command decisions to on-ground execution during high-stakes crises.