Due to their highly militaristic culture, the Daleks operated under what was nominally a rigid hierarchy. Its structure evolved extensively over time, incorporating numerous systems of government, honour systems and rank branches. The Dalek hierarchy was covered in the Dalek Combat Training...

Listed below are all of the Dalek colour scheme changes shown in the Doctor Who TV series and 60s movies. Select a Dalek from the list to view more information and pictures. Slightly different/newer Daleks that have only appeared in Doctor Who after the Time War.

Dalek casings varied in colour and exact appearance, (TV: The Magician's Apprentice [+] Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 9 (BBC One, 2015). et al.) with different colours often signifying different ranks within Dalek hierarchy. (PROSE: War of the Daleks [+] John Peel, adapted from War of the Daleks, BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures (BBC Books, 1997).

The Daleks (/ ˈdɑːlɛks / ⓘ DAH-leks) are a fictional extraterrestrial race of extremely xenophobic [1][2] mutants principally portrayed in the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. They were conceived by writer Terry Nation and first appeared in the 1963 Doctor Who serial The Daleks, in casings designed by Raymond Cusick.

This page serves to provide an insight into the general hierarchy of the Daleks of the Second Empire. Each row of images represents a "level" of rank within the empire. NOTE: This summary shows the main ranks only. Slaves / allies are excluded from the list.

The Daleks are one of the most feared races in the universe. Their creator, Davros only has one intention, destroying all life apart from Dalek life. The Doctor has stopped them on several occasions but somehow they just keep coming back!

2015年6月12日 · The Gold Dalek – Special Operations Commanders: The Gold Dalek made its first appearance in the second Doctor Who movie, “Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.” It was depicted as supreme commander of all Earth forces. It would later turn up in several of the comics and annuals of the 1960s.

2025年3月22日 · The Dalek hierarchy was covered in the Dalek Combat Training Manual, composed by the Time Lords during the Last Great Time War. The Daleks operated within a colour-coded command structure, with all units ultimately subservient to a supreme leader.

The narrative fails to establish a precise hierarchy for the Dalek commanders seen in the film. The leader of the expeditionary force appears to be a gold Dalek with natural aluminium collars and slats, black hemispheres and a black fender.

Generation 02 - The "Dal" Daleks: Hierarchy Summary. This page serves to provide an insight into the general hierarchy of the Dal Daleks. Each row of images represents a "level" of rank within the empire. NOTE: This summary shows the main ranks only. Slaves / …