Master's Laser Screwdriver

A sleek instrument of chaos, blending utility with the precision of a laser.

The Master's Laser Screwdriver is a device wielded by the renegade Time Lord during his modern resurgence. Unlike the Doctor's iconic sonic screwdriver, which relies on sound waves to negotiate with technology, the Master's creation integrates hard laser tech. It reflects his militaristic philosophy—bypassing security systems or delivering precise energy blasts against foes without hesitation. The device underscores the ideological split between the two Time Lords: where the Doctor seeks to fix with sound, the Master controls and destroys with light.

Quick Facts

Owner: The Master (Missy)
Counterpart device: Sonic Screwdriver

Lore & Background

The Laser Screwdriver marks a deliberate divergence from the Doctor's non-lethal code. While the sonic screwdriver is famously constrained by locks made of wood or its refusal to act as a weapon, the Laser Screwdriver embraces violence as a solution. John Simm's incarnation notably deployed it while serving as Prime Minister of the UK under the alias of Harold Saxon and during plots involving planetary subjugation. Its rotating head emits a concentrated beam capable of cutting through materials or disabling electronics instantly.

Reader's Guide

Functioning as a high-tech multi-tool designed for rapid problem-solving through forceful means, the Laser Screwdriver serves three primary roles in the Master's arsenal: technical manipulation, defensive capability, and offensive warfare. Technically, it interfaces with complex computer systems, overrides security protocols, and disables electronic locks instantly, often bypassing the need for physical force or manual entry. In combat, the beam delivers precise energy damage to machinery and organic targets alike, serving as an extension of his will against Daleks, Sontarans, and human military forces.