Object

Robbie's Cassiopeia Plan Brief

Robbie thrusts this terse intelligence document into Bartlet's grip amid Oval Office shadows, pages crammed with audacious Delta commando assault specs—Blackhawks slicing night skies, Littlebirds darting flanks, AC-130 gunship looming overhead for a blistering 5-7 minute raid. Bartlet ducks behind the couch, eyes devouring rebel camp strike details as execution threats hang heavy, paper crinkling under presidential scrutiny while Mickey's war warnings clash against Leo's steel resolve.

2 appearances

Purpose

Details the 'Cassiopeia' special forces rescue operation, including aircraft deployment, commando tactics, and timeline, to brief President Bartlet on executing agent extraction from Affronte rebels.

Significance

Ignites Bartlet's pivot from deliberation to irreversible military order, slamming a three-hour Special Forces mobilization deadline that escalates drug war into open conflict, rebels' execution parade looming as human stakes shred restraint.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Bartlet Weighs Agents' Execution Threat and Sets Rescue Deadline

Robbie thrusts the Cassiopeia plan brief into Bartlet's hands, its pages detailing Blackhawk assaults, Littlebird flanks, AC-130 support, and 5-7 minute timeline; Bartlet ducks behind couch to scrutinize, transforming abstract raid into tangible executive choice amid execution dread.

Before: Held by Robbie, prepared for presentation

After: In Bartlet's possession, reviewed and retained post-authorization

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Bartlet Sets Three-Hour Cassiopeia Strike Deadline

Robbie thrusts the Cassiopeia plan brief into Bartlet's hands during the pitch, its pages detailing Blackhawk, Littlebird, and AC-130 assets for the blitz raid; Bartlet reads it intently behind the couch, transforming abstract strategy into tangible presidential scrutiny that propels decision from talk to action.

Before: Held by Robbie, intact and briefing-ready

After: Passed to and reviewed by Bartlet, influencing order

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