C.J.'s Printed Satellite Photos — Hurricane over Carrier Battle Group

Physical photographs showing the hurricane's impact on a naval battle group, used in an urgent staff meeting.

2 appearances

Purpose

To display near‑real‑time satellite imagery (storm position, trajectory, and the presence of a naval battle group) so senior staff can assess immediate operational risk and base crisis decisions on concrete visual evidence.

Significance

Acts as the narrative pivot that turns private worry into public catastrophe: the photos reveal a carrier battle group trapped in Hurricane Sarah's path, catalyzing the moral and operational dilemma between saving lives and preserving ceremonial optics and prompting the administration's urgent—but contested—response.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E7 · The State Dinner

Donna Calms Charlie — Hurricane Swings Back, Fleet Trapped

C.J.'s satellite photos are the demonstrable evidence that reframes the scene: held and shown in C.J.'s office, they reveal the hurricane's unexpected shift and the proximity of a naval carrier group. The images convert rumor into operational fact and catalyze Leo's immediate crisis decisions.

Before: Recently printed, annotated and in C.J.'s possession in C.J.'s office; edges thumb‑creased where handled.

After: Remains in C.J.'s office as working briefing material; used to inform Leo and to initiate immediate response planning.

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S1E7 · The State Dinner

Locked-In Fleet, Optics Over Alarm

A stack of glossy satellite printouts is the incontrovertible evidence that reframes the conversation: the images show storm bands, timestamps, and an inset of clustered naval silhouettes. They convert abstract meteorology into a concrete human-risk scenario and trigger Leo's decision about optics versus action.

Before: Held by C.J. in her office, thumb‑creased at the edges and actively being shown to incoming staff.

After: Remains in C.J.'s possession as the office clears; flagged as actionable intelligence to be worked on immediately after the decision to preserve the event.

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