Three U.S. Destroyers

Bartlet lists three destroyers among the naval assets in his overwhelming show of force after U.S. troops seize Bitanga airport. He deploys them alongside other forces to pressure President Nzele into disarming Induye militias within 36 hours or face assault. Leo backs the announcement as Ambassador Tiki objects, the destroyers poised offshore as symbols of U.S. resolve amid sovereignty accusations.

3 appearances

Purpose

Naval support and weapon platforms backing U.S. military intervention in Bitanga

Significance

Escalates Bartlet's moral ultimatum from diplomacy to armed threat, pitting intervention principles against political costs at home while straining ties with Kuhndu

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Balancing Kuhndu and Campaign: Sam McGarry's Slide

Three U.S. destroyers are cited as naval assets offshore, broadening the declared force posture and signaling geopolitical reach beyond land and air.

Before: Deployed to the region (implied by Bartlet's list).

After: Remain in place to support coercive pressure and potential operations.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Scoring Hell to Ultimatum: OMB Delay Meets Kuhndu Deadline

Three U.S. destroyers are named to show naval support and to signal international reach; their mention broadens the assault image to include sea power.

Before: Deployed offshore as part of the U.S. presence supporting the operation.

After: Remain deployed and part of the coercive posture articulated by Bartlet.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Seized — Bartlet's 36‑Hour Ultimatum

The 'three destroyers' are invoked to signal naval backing and offshore firepower — their mention expands the scope of military pressure beyond the immediate land and air components.

Before: Positioned offshore in support of the operation.

After: Maintained as part of the blockade/pressure posture pending outcome.

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