Leela was sentenced to be placed in to the steamer for rebelling against the Company. The proceedings could be seen in person for five talmars and the Collector himself turned out to watch Leela's execution. Alternatively, it could be seen on the public video system, though this was considered an unsatisfactory substitute by the Collector, who liked to hear every scream. K9 managed to stop the flow of water while the Fourth Doctor entered the system to rescue Leela. At Main Control, Mandrel struggled to hold back the water.