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Puzzle of the Daleks : Why did Davros seek the ‘Final Mutational Form’ of the Kaleds?
With undeniable expertise in genetic engineering why did Davros seek the final form rather than steering Kaled evolution toward a more ambulatory one?
It’s impossible to deny that the Daleks are one of the most menacing and ruthless adversaries in the history of science fiction, but one key stage in their development, by their creator Davros, has always puzzled me.
The Bunker on Skaro
During the classic 4th Doctor episode ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ the Time Lords foresee a time whereby the Daleks have ‘destroyed all other lifeforms and become the dominant creature in the universe.’
The Doctor is then sent back in time to the planet Skaro with a mission to either ‘avert their creation’ or ‘affect their genetic development’ in some way such they they evolve into ‘less aggressive creatures’. Failing that perhaps he may discover ‘some inherent weakness’ presumably that may be used against them at a later date.
On Skaro two warring races, the Kaleds and the Thals, are fighting a thousand year long war of attrition. Davros is the chief Kaled scientist, in charge of all research at a Kaled facility called ‘the bunker’.
