Down Periscope/Heartwarming

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  • After the Stingray eludes the Orlando by going silent, Dodge asks Stepanek why he didn't give away their position, since the Stingray losing the wargame would definitely get Stepanek reassigned from submarine duty (his stated goal). His reply?

Stepanek: That would have been unethical, sir. Makin' a noise would have screwed over everybody. I'm only tryin' to screw myself.

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