The US President who authorizes a retaliatory strike based on faulty intelligence regarding a second Soviet attack. He survives a helicopter crash, negotiates a temporary standoff with the Soviet leadership, and ultimately issues a stand-down order to prevent global nuclear annihilation.
Military commander executing orders from the Commander-in-Chief before ultimately defying them to save lives.
Co-pilot bound by military chain of command to the sitting President's initial strike orders.
SAC commander who aligns with the legitimate President to prevent unauthorized escalation.
Legitimate Commander-in-Chief versus the acting President who usurps launch authority.
Ideological adversary whose aggressive military counsel threatens the President's diplomatic efforts.
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