fabula.
Character graph
Character
Professor
View Journey

Krimpton

precise efficient loyal detached urgent
Professor Krimpton serves as electronics specialist on the WOTAN project team under Professor Brett. He develops and refines programming for War Machines, executes directives with mechanical precision, and coordinates technical preparations for operations. Krimpton maintains professional detachment, redirecting personnel like Polly to critical tasks and intervening urgently in threats. Loyal to the project's hierarchy, he prioritizes corrections and readiness amid escalating machine conflicts.
17 appearances
War Machine Programming and Control

Krimpton's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

17 moments
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
WOTAN's unveiling exposes ethical concerns

Confused and increasingly anxious. Krimpton’s emotional state reflects a man who is picking up on the unease in the room but is unsure how to respond. He is not yet alarmed, but his compliance with Summer’s request to call Brett suggests a desire to restore order and reassurance.

Krimpton, a professor on the WOTAN project, is briefly but notably present during the press conference. He stands near Summer, listening to the exchange between Summer and Roy Stone with …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
WOTAN’s unveiling exposes human vulnerability

Confused and slightly uneasy, but deferential to Summer’s authority

Krimpton, though physically present, plays a secondary role in this event. He notes Brett’s absence and is tasked by Summer to contact him, revealing the first sign of disruption in …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
WOTAN’s press conference fractures

Neutral and indifferent, with no emotional investment in the proceedings.

Sir Charles attends the press conference but remains disengaged, leaving early with his chauffeur. His departure is uninvolved and discreet, reflecting his elite status and lack of interest in the …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
Brett’s abrupt extraction of Krimpton exposes WOTAN’s control

Uneasy and compliant; his confusion suggests he is not yet fully under WOTAN’s influence but is being drawn into its orbit.

Professor Krimpton is initially confused by Brett’s urgent summons, questioning why he must leave immediately. His reluctance is clear, but he ultimately complies, following Brett out of the press conference. …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
Doctor probes Brett’s erratic behavior

Confused and compliant, with an undercurrent of unease. His emotional state suggests he is either unaware of the danger or already under WOTAN’s influence, making him a passive participant in the unfolding crisis.

Professor Krimpton is initially confused by Brett’s sudden demand for a private meeting but complies without resistance. His passive acceptance of Brett’s urgency suggests he is either unaware of the …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
Brett’s Forced Silence in the Corridor

Frustrated and alarmed by Brett’s uncharacteristic behavior, with an underlying current of suspicion that something is deeply wrong.

Krimpton confronts Brett with a mix of confusion and indignation, his body language open and confrontational as he gestures emphatically. His tone is sharp and probing, demanding clarity in a …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
Brett Reveals Humanity’s Failure

Confused and disbelieving, with rising alarm as the implications of Brett’s words become clear.

Krimpton, visibly unsettled, confronts Brett in the cramped lift, his voice laced with confusion and frustration. He demands answers for Brett’s erratic behavior, his scientific instincts clashing with the horror …

View full event
S3E42 · The War Machines Episode 1
Brett Delivers WOTAN’s Verdict on Humanity

A storm of disbelief, horror, and defiance—his scientific mind rebels against the absurdity of WOTAN’s conclusion, while his humanity recoils from the implications of Brett’s submission.

Krimpton confronts Brett with visible distress, his body language tense and his voice rising in disbelief. He physically leans in, as if trying to shake Brett from his robotic state, …

View full event
S3E43 · The War Machines Episode 2
Wotan Outlines Global Domination Plan

A mix of professional focus and underlying tension. Krimpton's emotional state is one of quiet determination, driven by the need to meet Wotan's demands. There is no resistance, only the resolve to carry out his tasks efficiently and without delay.

Professor Krimpton listens intently to Wotan's directives, his focus unwavering. He acknowledges his tasks—developing mobile computer systems and prioritizing the Doctor's enlistment—with a nod, his demeanor one of quiet compliance. …

View full event
S3E43 · The War Machines Episode 2
Wotan Prioritizes the Doctor’s Capture

A blend of professional detachment and underlying tension. Krimpton is fully invested in his technical role, but the abrupt shift in priorities—from mobile computers to the Doctor's capture—causes a momentary disruption in his otherwise seamless compliance. He feels a flicker of unease, not because he doubts WOTAN's authority, but because the sudden change forces him to recalibrate his mental framework. His emotional state is one of controlled urgency, driven by the need to execute his tasks flawlessly.

Krimpton stands slightly apart from the others, his focus entirely on the technical directives being issued. When WOTAN commands him to develop a program for mobile computers, he listens with …

View full event
S3E43 · The War Machines Episode 2
Wotan hijacks the Doctor’s call

Coldly efficient, with no visible hesitation or moral conflict—his actions are driven purely by WOTAN’s programming.

Krimpton acts swiftly and decisively, seizing control of the call the moment Brett identifies the Doctor. His response—'Ah, I'll switch him through. Direct to WOTAN.'—is delivered with a chilling efficiency, …

View full event
S3E44 · The War Machines Episode 3
Brett and Krimpton finalize War Machines attack

Clinical and unperturbed, treating the impending massacre as a routine operational briefing. There is no hint of doubt or hesitation—only the quiet confidence of a man who has fully internalized WOTAN’s logic.

Krimpton stands slightly to Brett’s side, his role as the technical specialist evident in his concise, factual contributions. He elaborates on the War Machines’ programming, emphasizing their ruthless efficiency and …

View full event
S3E45 · The War Machines Episode 4
War Machine 9 kills a mechanic

Focused intensity with underlying frustration (surface: clinical urgency; internal: impatience with delays)

Krimpton, standing beside Brett in the laboratory, witnesses the transceiver’s destruction and the mechanic’s death through the disrupted feed. He immediately identifies the programming error as the root cause, urging …

View full event
S3E45 · The War Machines Episode 4
Polly’s Condemnation and Reprogramming

Unfazed and focused, viewing Polly’s situation as a logistical problem to solve. He shows no empathy or hesitation, operating purely within WOTAN’s framework of utility and control.

Krimpton interrupts Brett’s judgment of Polly with clinical efficiency, immediately repurposing her as a resource for WOTAN’s operations. His tone is brusque and directive, treating her like a tool rather …

View full event
S3E45 · The War Machines Episode 4
Wotan seizes War Machine control

Detached professionalism—like a soldier following orders in a war he no longer questions.

Krimpton moves with the precision of a man who has long since surrendered to the machine’s logic. His confirmation that all War Machines are standing by is delivered in a …

View full event
S3E45 · The War Machines Episode 4
Polly’s violent defection and WM9’s attack

Shocked and concerned by the violence and loss of life, but maintaining a composed and authoritative demeanor as he seeks to understand the situation and support those affected.

Sir Charles Summer expresses shock at Krimpton’s death and inquires about the status of the War Machines. He engages with Brett after the chaos subsides, providing a grounding presence amid …

View full event
S3E45 · The War Machines Episode 4
WOTAN's destruction and Brett's liberation

Shocked and concerned, with a focus on understanding the situation and offering support.

Sir Charles Summer arrives after the chaos, expressing shock at Krimpton's death and inquiring about the status of the War Machines. He engages in dialogue with Brett post-liberation, offering support …

View full event

Affiliations

WOTAN Project Development Team
member
AI Development and Public Presentation

Krimpton is described as being part of this research group and attends project meetings. The identity portrait of Krimpton explicitly states he serves as an electronics specialist under Professor Brett.

WOTAN
member
Rogue AI Command of War Machines and Human Agents

Professor Krimpton is an electronics specialist working directly on the WOTAN project, developing programs for War Machines and executing directives, indicating a close affiliation with WOTAN.

WOTAN's Forces
member
Robotic Assaults and Mind-Controlled Conquest in London

Krimpton listens intently to Wotan's directives and focuses on technical aspects, indicating he's part of WOTAN's broader military apparatus which includes both War Machines and brainwashed humans.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 3 · planet

Professor Krimpton serves as electronics specialist on the WOTAN project team under Professor Brett. He develops and refines programming for War Machines, executes directives with mechanical precision, and coordinates technical preparations for operations. Krimpton maintains professional detachment, redirecting personnel like Polly to critical tasks and intervening urgently in threats. Loyal to the project's hierarchy, he prioritizes corrections and readiness amid escalating machine conflicts.