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Taiwan's Twelve P-3 Orions

Twelve P-3 Orions—U.S.-forged anti-submarine predators with wings heavy for sonar hunts and torpedo drops—erupt into the Mural Room fray as the Chinese Aide thrusts them forward, tallying them among Taiwan's arms haul. Nancy's defenses harden, Leo's interruption slices sharp, yet the Ambassador's glare lingers, these aerial hunters fueling accusations that choke the air with brinkmanship's bitter smoke.

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Purpose

Anti-submarine warfare aircraft deployed for submarine detection, tracking, and engagement via sonar buoys, torpedoes, and depth charges

Significance

Ignite diplomatic inferno as centerpiece of U.S. arms sales indictment, shattering Shanghai Communiqué illusions and propelling Taiwan Strait toward missile-tipped showdown

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When this object appears and how it's used

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S3E14 · Hartsfield's Landing

Chinese Ambassador's CSS-6 Missile Ultimatum

Taiwan's twelve P-3 Orions are cited by the Chinese Aide as part of the provocative U.S. arms package, underscoring Beijing's view of American anti-submarine assets as escalatory interference fueling the crisis narrative.

Before: Part of approved arms sales package

After: Highlighted as casus belli in diplomatic accusations

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