Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt was a British nuclear powered nerve gas missile. It was an illegal weapon and officially was not supposed to exist.

History
Before the start of the World Peace Conference, UNIT was put in charge of the Thunderbolt's disposal at the bottom of the ocean.

This was interrupted by the reappearance of and a riot at Stangmoor Prison, of which the Master took full charge. He planned to use escaped convicts to hijack the Thunderbolt and fire it at the Peace Conference, therefore starting World War III.

The Third Doctor was able to activate its abortion mechanism, and UNIT destroyed the missile. (TV: The Mind of Evil)