The Master's Faction

Lore & Background

Unlike the rigid hierarchy of the Daleks, the Master's followers are often opportunists, criminals, or victims who see in the Master a path to power or revenge. This fluidity means the faction can disband instantly if the leader is defeated or regenerates into an incarnation with different goals. The relationship between the Master and their minions is frequently toxic; many are used as expendable pawns, discarded once their utility ends. Despite this, some members, like Missy, share a deep, twisted bond with the Time Lord, driven by a shared history of exile and madness.

In Their Own Story

The dim lights of the abandoned warehouse flickered as the figure in the velvet coat leaned against the control console, a manic grin stretching across their face. 'They think they are free,' the Master whispered to the room full of trembling followers, their eyes glowing with TARDIS energy. 'But freedom is just another word for boredom.' With a snap of fingers, the neural inhibitors activated. The crowd didn't scream; they simply straightened up, their eyes blank and obedient, ready to march into whatever chaos their leader had next planned. It was not an army built on glory, but on the terrifying ease with which one mind could break another.

Reader's Guide

The origins of this faction are as scattered as the Master's own timeline, emerging whenever a renegade Time Lord decides they need assistance to topple civilizations or challenge the Doctor. Their primary goal is rarely uniform; it shifts from galactic conquest and the destruction of Gallifrey to simple amusement or the subjugation of Earth. The hierarchy is strictly vertical, with the Master at the apex and absolute authority over all operations. Conflicts with the Doctor are inevitable, as every incarnation of the Master seeks to outwit their oldest friend. Unlike other factions that fight for survival or expansion, this group fights for the thrill of the game, often turning allies into enemies in a heartbeat.

Did You Know?

• The female incarnation known as Missy once led a small cell of followers while masquerading as a companion to the Doctor.
• Some members of the faction are not human but other species manipulated by the Master's technology or psychic powers.
• The group has occasionally allied with the Daleks, though these partnerships usually end in betrayal due to conflicting goals.
• Unlike the Cybermen, the Master's followers retain their free will until explicitly suppressed by the leader.