Nestene Consciousness

The Nestene Consciousness is the central intelligence directing the Auton invasion of Earth. Manifesting as a gelatinous, tentacled lifeform housed in a protoplasmic tank, it exerts psychic control over plastic-based Auton androids and hypnotized human proxies (e.g., Channing). Driven by ruthless expansionist imperatives, it infiltrates Earth through plastics factories, activating mannequin armies at dawn. Methodical and resilient, it prioritizes total societal replacement, deeming allies expendable once energy resources are secured. The entity adapts plastic technology to exploit human vulnerabilities and faces opposition from UNIT, the Doctor, and Liz Shaw.

Nestene Consciousness leads Auton invasions of Earth as a collective alien intelligence. This gelatinous, tentacled entity resides in a protoplasmic tank and psychically commands plastic androids along with hypnotized humans. Ruthless expansionists, Nestenes infiltrate plastics factories to animate mannequins and everyday objects, aiming to replace human society. They pursue opportunistic alliances, such as with the Master, but abandon partners once their energy needs are satisfied. Methodical and resilient, Nestenes adapt captured technology to counter UNIT forces and the Doctor.