Infrared Reconnaissance Photo Packet (Outer Oval prop)

A compact packet of infrared photographic prints — glossy, high‑contrast frames that render heat and contrast in lurid tones. In the Outer Oval they appear as an offhand prop: waved or cited as jokey, illustrative evidence and then later referenced as a concrete visual clue. Characters treat the packet as something to brandish, point at, or invoke when making a claim, its visual specificity shifting mood from levity to investigative attention.

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E12 · He Shall, From Time To Time...

Quiet Victory — Marbury's Send‑Off

A stapled packet of reconnaissance photographs is produced by Bartlet and handed to Lord Marbury as concrete evidence of Indian troop withdrawals. The images function narratively as the factual hinge that converts Marbury's polite skepticism into diplomatic relief and provides tangible cause for de-escalation.

Before: In the President's possession, ready to be shown as proof.

After: Inspected by Marbury (in his hand or sight), accepted as credible; implied to travel with him as he departs to India.

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S1E12 · He Shall, From Time To Time...

Laurels and Launch

A stapled packet of reconnaissance photographs is handed by the President to Lord Marbury and inspected aloud as proof of Indian troop movements; it functions as diplomatic ammunition and a narrative link to the international crisis.

Before: In the President's possession, folded into conversation as evidence to be shown to Marbury.

After: In Lord Marbury's hands as he leaves to board his plane en route to meet Rikki.

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