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Sat-Hi Com

Sat-Hi Com surges alive in Oval Office urgency, static shattering into crisp satellite linkage as U.S.S. Portland's crew voice floods speakers—position locked, systems green after deep-quiet evasion of Luna-class destroyer. Albie's cautions dissolve; Bartlet nods vindication, Leo mobilizes, officers relay crew's defiant report, tension uncoiling into calculated extraction push.

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S3E6 · Gone Quiet

Bartlet Overrides Albie's Dire Warnings, Orders Rescue as Portland Breaks Silence

Activates in Situation Room as Officer 3rd announces Whiskey-Three-Charlie contact on Sat-Hi Com, channeling Portland's voice to report evasion and full ops, shattering dread into vindication and propelling narrative from brinkmanship to extraction.

Before: Silent amid sub blackout tension

After: Live with bidirectional Pacific Fleet-Portland linkage

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S3E6 · Gone Quiet

Portland Breaks Radio Silence, Evading Destroyer

Sat-Hi Com surges active in Situation Room, channeling Officer 3rd's announcement, Leo's confirmation, and Pac Fleet/Portland radio exchange—pivotal conduit restoring contact, catalyzing relief and operational pivot.

Before: Silent amid blackout crisis

After: Live with confirmed sub comms

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