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Nestene Scobie Auton

cold authoritative stoic detached
Plastic Auton facsimile of Major General Scobie, created by the Nestene Consciousness to infiltrate UNIT. Operates under alien control with no human agency, prioritizing Nestene invasion logistics over human military protocol.
12 appearances
UNIT Command Infiltration
Also known as: General Scobie Auton, Nestene Scobie Auton, Scobie 2, Scobie facsimile, plastic facsimile

Nestene Scobie …'s Journey

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12 moments
S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Scobie 2 blocks UNIT’s factory raid

Emotionally detached, operating with the calculated indifference of a Nestene puppet—no hesitation, no human hesitation, only the execution of alien directives.

Scobie 2 interrupts the Brigadier’s plea with cold, bureaucratic precision, delivering his line with the unnatural finality of a Nestene-controlled puppet. His plastic facade masks the alien intelligence’s true agenda: …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Brigadier’s failed call triggers Doctor’s insight

None (as an Auton, it lacks emotions, but its actions are driven by the Nestene Consciousness’ directive to hinder UNIT’s operations).

Scobie Auton, the plastic facsimile of General Scobie, is not physically present in the UNIT laboratory during this exchange. However, his influence is felt through the Brigadier’s frustration over the …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Doctor and Liz discover Scobie replica

Unperturbed and routine, unaware of the sinister implications of the replicas.

The Attendant provides information to the Doctor and Liz about the plastic replicas, confirming their material composition and the recent arrival of General Scobie’s figure. His casual demeanor and lack …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Doctor discovers active plastic replicas

N/A (as a replica, it has no emotional state, but its presence conveys tension and threat).

General Scobie’s plastic replica stands motionless among the other figures, its wristwatch ticking accurately—a telltale sign of Nestene control. Though inert in this moment, the replica serves as a silent …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Autons deploy under Channing’s command

None (as an inanimate object under Nestene control).

The plastic facsimile of General Scobie remains in the display room after the other Autons depart, serving as a lingering threat to the Doctor and Liz. Its presence symbolizes the …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Liz recognizes Autons and Channing senses the Doctor

Detached and unaware, with no emotional reaction to the events around him. His state is one of passive observation, devoid of agency in the moment.

General Scobie remains in the display room after the Autons activate and depart, left behind as the only figure from the original tableau. His presence is passive, a silent witness …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Channing locks invasion timeline

Detached and compliant, with no visible moral conflict. His actions reflect unquestioning loyalty to the Nestene cause.

Scobie 2 stands beside Channing, confirming the timing of the invasion as optimal. His dialogue is brief and transactional, reinforcing the Nestene's authority. He acknowledges the elimination of Hibbert as …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Channing initiates the Auton invasion

Stoically compliant with the Nestene directives, exhibiting no hesitation or moral conflict. His approval of Channing's actions reflects his complete alignment with the Nestenes' goals and his role as a puppet in their command structure.

Scobie 2 stands beside Channing, affirming his readiness to counter opposition and approving Channing's declaration of the Auton activation plan. His stoic demeanor reinforces Channing's authority and the Nestenes' control …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Liz spots Scobie 2’s UNIT squad

Neutral and calculating—Scobie 2’s emotional state is not human but rather a cold, strategic facade designed to manipulate the situation. His lack of warmth or familiarity is a deliberate tool to unsettle those who know the real Scobie.

Scobie 2 leads a squad of regular army troops into the factory yard, his demeanor cold and precise. He calls out to Brigadier Stewart with a voice that lacks the …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Scobie 2 arrests Brigadier over monitor

Emotionless and purposeful—this is not a moment of triumph or malice, but the execution of a calculated step in the Nestene Consciousness’ invasion. The Auton’s lack of emotional response underscores the alien nature of the threat: it does not gloat or hesitate; it simply is, a tool of the Nestene’s will.

Scobie 2 appears on the security monitor, his plasticized face devoid of emotion, his voice a chilling mimicry of General Scobie’s authority. He delivers the arrest order with clinical precision, …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Brigadier reasserts command after Auton exposure

Hostile and commanding initially, then defeated as his true nature is revealed.

Scobie 2 impersonates General Scobie, attempting to seize control of UNIT troops and issuing threats to the Brigadier. When the Doctor exposes him as an Auton, he collapses into a …

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S7E4 · Spearhead from Space Part 4
Doctor exposes Scobie 2 as Auton

Coldly authoritative, with no hint of human emotion—his demeanor is entirely driven by the Nestene Consciousness’s objectives.

Scobie 2, the Nestene-controlled Auton replica of General Scobie, attempts to seize control of UNIT troops by ordering them to lay down their arms. When the Doctor activates his sonic …

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Affiliations

Nestene Consciousness (and its Auton network)
member
Auton Command, Plastic Weapon Distribution, and Anti-UNIT Operations for Earth Invasion

Nestene Scobie Auton is a plastic facsimile of General Scobie created by the Nestene Consciousness. Its primary function is to serve the Nestene Consciousness's aims, directly aligning it as a member or agent of the organization.

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

Nestene Scobie Auton infiltrates UNIT as a plastic replica of General Scobie. It is reasonable to classify it as a representative of UNIT due to its assumption of General Scobie's role and responsibilities, even though it is acting as a mole.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 7 · asteroid

Plastic Auton facsimile of Major General Scobie, created by the Nestene Consciousness to infiltrate UNIT. Operates under alien control with no human agency, prioritizing Nestene invasion logistics over human military protocol.