Object

USS Austin (LPD San Antonio-class Warship)

U.S. naval vessel fires a warning shot across the bow of the Qumari freighter Mastico to halt its voyage carrying 72 tons of arms for Bahji militants. Leo details this action during his Mural Room briefing to Jordan, Josh, and others, underscoring the interception's precision and the ensuing diplomatic risks. Staff react with tense focus as Leo outlines the operation's enforcement steps.

3 appearances

Purpose

Intercepts and boards suspect vessels at sea to enforce blockades and seize contraband arms shipments.

Significance

Triggers Leo's controlled fury and pivots the scene toward high-stakes diplomacy, as the Mastico's capture exposes an illicit arms deal and demands White House response before the debate.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E6 · Game On

The Lucky Tie and Leo's Send‑Off

The USS Austin is mentioned as the LPD San Antonio-class warship that fired the warning shot to stop the Mastico; it embodies the military action that precipitated diplomatic flames.

Before: Deployed as part of the Sixth Fleet in the region, available to interdict suspect shipping.

After: Has executed a warning shot and completed an interdiction action that now requires Washington-level deliberation.

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S4E6 · Game On

Containment by Conversation — The Mastico Quiet Diplomacy

The USS Austin is invoked as the military asset that executed a warning shot to stop the Mastico; its mention provides a concrete, escalatory action that underscores how close the situation came to armed conflict and why Jordan warns against publicizing a heavy-handed response.

Before: Deployed in the region, conducting interdiction operations with the fleet.

After: Credited with the successful interdiction via warning shot; remains an operational asset in the Mediterranean.

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S4E6 · Game On

Ten-Word Drill and the Mastico Confrontation

The USS Austin is cited as the enforcement asset that warned and halted the Mastico; its mention provides military legitimacy to Leo's claim and anchors the administration's posture in concrete naval action.

Before: Active duty in the fleet, positioned to interdict the Mastico.

After: Credited with delivering the warning shot/stop that prevented the ship's cargo from reaching its destination; its action is now the basis for diplomatic responses.

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