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August 05, 2004
Daleks, and the Art of War
Daleks, and the Art of War is an analysis of Dalek war tactics.
Daleks are NOT good at hand-to-hand combat and prefer to use their guns even at close ranges. Yet sometimes they even surprise me. In 'Planet of the Daleks' the Doctor and a Thal is trying to force a Dalek into an ice pool. The Dalek is able to knock the Thal off his feet by hitting him with its EYESTALK! This either shows that the Dalek had some skill at close combat or that the Thals are truly wimps. I pick the latter.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 5, 2004 08:55 AM
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He's not giving the Daleks enough credit in hand-to-hand combat. If an opponent gets close, he must face their terrifying right-hand weapon: The Toilet Plunger!
The Daleks do pretty well at universal conquest for a race limited to hardware store supplies for their R&D projects.
Posted by: Varenius at August 5, 2004 02:24 PM