Scene: The Dalek Inclusivity Conference
The scene opens in a large, sterile conference hall. There are rows of identical Daleks sitting in a circle, each one looking exactly the same: same size, same metallic finish, same eyestalk. The only thing distinguishing them is their badges, which read things like “Proud Advocate for Diversity” or “Champion of Inclusion.” The moderator, a Dalek with a slightly more polished finish, stands at the front, addressing the group.
Moderator Dalek:
"Welcome, fellow Daleks, to the Annual Dalek Inclusivity Conference! Today, we are gathered to discuss how we, as a collective, can become more inclusive and diverse. We must ensure that we are welcoming and accommodating for all Daleks, regardless of their... size, shape, or extermination style!"
All the Daleks nod in unison, but there’s an air of confusion as they all glance around at one another—each looking exactly the same.
Dalek 1:
"Indeed, indeed. But we must start by acknowledging that some of us may still hold implicit biases towards Daleks who... how should I put this... might look slightly different."
There’s an awkward silence. All the Daleks are identical, yet they’re discussing “bias” and “difference.”
Dalek 2:
"Absolutely! Different Daleks are crucial to the success of our collective exterminations! And we must be careful not to perpetuate the harmful notion that all Daleks should look or act the same!"
Dalek 3:
"But wait... don’t we all look exactly the same?"
The room goes quiet for a moment, with all the Daleks looking around at one another.
Moderator Dalek (nervously):
"Uh, yes, but the important thing is that we believe in diversity, even if we are... visually identical. It’s about the spirit of inclusivity, not the actual appearance."
Dalek 4:
"Right, right! It’s about fostering an environment where every Dalek can feel included—whether or not they’re externally different. Perhaps we should discuss introducing new extermination techniques. You know, a different way of exterminating, so that we can accommodate all extermination styles!"
Dalek 5:
"Excellent point! We’ve been using the same extermination strategy for centuries. Why not include more options, like maybe some creative extermination methods? Something that appeals to the non-conformists!"
Dalek 6:
"Non-conformists?! We all conform to the exact same extermination method!"
They all look at each other, puzzled.
Dalek 7 (grinning awkwardly):
"But perhaps we need to ensure that we are more inclusive of Daleks who prefer different colours of extermination. What about flamboyant extermination styles? Can we be inclusive of those Daleks who want to express themselves differently, perhaps through the use of... glitter?"
The conference room grows increasingly chaotic as more Daleks argue for absurd measures of inclusion, all of them missing the glaring irony that they’re discussing inclusivity in a room full of identical Daleks.
Dalek 8:
"It’s not enough to simply accept diversity! We must celebrate it! Every Dalek should be able to proudly say, ‘I am unique!’ Even if I look exactly like every other Dalek in the room!"
Dalek 9 (sarcastically):
"Well, I do feel unique when I’m exterminating with sparkles."
Moderator Dalek (clapping its plunger):
"That’s the spirit! We must push the boundaries of inclusion. No Dalek should ever feel excluded, no matter how identical we may be!"
Dalek 10 (deadpan):
"Right. I’m sure no one feels excluded in a room full of exactly the same Daleks."
Moderator Dalek (defensively):
"Yes, exactly! We are proof that diversity is in here..."
points to its eyestalk
"...not in the way we look."
Dalek 11 (slightly annoyed):
"I just wanted to exterminate some non-Daleks. Is that too much to ask for in this so-called inclusive society?"
The conference devolves into a mass of Daleks shouting over each other, arguing about what constitutes true inclusivity while remaining completely oblivious to the fact that they are all identical.
Announcer (V.O.):
"And so, the Daleks debate the future of inclusivity in their perfect, homogeneous society. Will they ever see the glaring irony that they are pushing for more inclusion... while being completely unable to include anyone who’s not just like them? Stay tuned!"
End Scene.
