SS-19 Stiletto Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Officer’s voice cuts through Situation Room haze: Russian SS-19 Stiletto silo erupts in flames, warhead inert amid debris of decayed might—human error or glitch-born geese phantom ignites the blast. Bartlet’s cadre reels as confirmation note drops, ambassador’s refinery deceit fueling denial.

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S2E9 · Galileo

Silo Catastrophe Confirmed as Galileo Falls Silent

The SS-19 Stiletto missile is centrally confirmed as exploded in its silo due to decay, warhead inert post-download; officer's vivid geese-glitch explanation underscores narrative absurdity of Russian peril, propelling Bartlet's confrontation order.

Before: Intact in silo, recently downloaded warheads

After: Destroyed in explosion, debris confirming military rot

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