Matter Transmission (or teleportation) technology had been developed, used and maintained or abandoned by many technologically advanced race in the universe. The Daleks were no exception to this and they made use of Trans-Mat systems to travel in certain circumstances. Trans-Mat units were platforms onto which a subject could be turned into a form of energy and then "beamed" almost instantly across space to another location, usually another such platform. The Daleks of the First, Third and Fourth generation all utilised such platforms in their own bases and as a method of infiltrating enemy territory.
Dalek Trans-Mat platforms were usually small affairs, capable of transporting one or more Travel Machines at a time to the intended destination. Trans-Mats of the First Generation appeared to be featureless booths into which Daleks moved and were then transported to their destination. Davros' Imperial Faction made use of platforms with raised control units, such as that seen during the Hand of Omega incident in London in Earth year 1963. While this technology had obvious tactical advantages, it is unsure whether the Daleks maintained such systems during the course of the Time War.
Resurrection of the Daleks, Remembrance of the Daleks
