Object
Rocket ZA685 Radio Communication Subsystem
A dedicated radio subsystem aboard the Rocket ZA685 spacecraft, distinct from broader vehicle systems. Its catastrophic failure during transit to Moonbase cuts off all contact with Earth and Moonbase, prompting the Doctor to activate the homing beacon. Declared irreparable by Zoe Heriot.
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Purpose
Transmit radio signals for real-time contact with Earth or Moonbase
Significance
Total failure cuts off all communication, isolates the crew mid-mission, sparks Jamie's doubts, and forces pivot to the unproven homing beacon—failure here means docking disaster and mission collapse.
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