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Before the explosion of the 'Ford', Admiral Alvin had already left the Norfolk Naval Base, trying to distance himself from that nightmare-like catastrophe.
But upon returning to the Pentagon, the symbol of power and decision-making, he felt like a fly trapped in a spider web, forced to face endless bureaucratic meetings.
The supercarrier suddenly engulfed in flames caused a commotion akin to a tsunami sweeping through the entire military system.
All bureaucrats knew they had to quickly find a scapegoat, or no one would be able to withstand this overwhelming rage.
The Norfolk Naval Base sent out a call for help, claiming that the two A1B pressurized water reactors on the 'Ford' had suffered devastating damage in the explosion.
The risk of radiation leakage hung over their heads like the sword of Damocles, yet the lengthy meetings led to nothing but endless arguments and mutual excuses.
"Dick, help me arrange a suitable time and place with Congress."
