Two American sailors infiltrate an Axis diplomatic summit using magic props to sabotage a treaty and strand the leaders.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Shoreline Infiltration
Benson and Kela wash ashore on Norom and discover the High Chief's camp. Kela introduces Benson to the magician's props, and they quickly devise a plan to infiltrate the diplomatic gathering.
Key Events
Shoreline Landing — Benson and Kela wash ashore after their supply ship sinks. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Norom Beach
Magician Encounter — Kela introduces Benson to the alcoholic magician's equipment. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: High Chief Camp
Prop Training — Kela instructs Benson on how to operate the magician's illusions. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Camp Tent
Infiltration Decision — Benson decides to impersonate the magician to enter the camp. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Camp Perimeter
Diplomatic Sabotage
Benson systematically ruins the treaty dinner by spiking soup and switching wine. The duo executes a complex magic trunk illusion that inadvertently harms Suki Yaki and humiliates Mussolini.
Key Events
Infiltration Decision — Benson decides to impersonate the magician to enter the camp. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Camp Perimeter
Soup Sabotage — Benson spikes the soup to ruin the diplomatic dinner. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Dining Hall
Wine Substitution — Benson swaps the guests' wine with kerosene to cause discomfort. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Dining Hall
Trunk Illusion — Benson performs the magic trick, switching places with Kela. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Performance Stage
Ape Interruption — Kela fights an orangutan inside the trunk, knocking out Suki Yaki. Characters: Kela, Suki YakiLocation: Inside Trunk
Ape Performance — The ape takes Kela's place, amusing the audience and securing the treaty signing. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Performance Stage
Submarine Deception
Benson manipulates Suki Yaki into spreading paranoia among the Axis leaders. He then locks Mussolini in the submarine cabin and fakes a sinking signal to induce panic.
Key Events
Ape Performance — The ape takes Kela's place, amusing the audience and securing the treaty signing. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Performance Stage
Ink Squirt — The ape squirts ink on Mussolini, causing diplomatic embarrassment. Characters: Seaman Benson, Kela, Benito MussoliniLocation: Performance Stage
Paranoia Spread — Benson wakes Suki Yaki and convinces him of an impending betrayal. Characters: Seaman Benson, Suki YakiLocation: Camp Quarters
Submarine Capture — American forces secure the Axis submarine while the leaders are distracted. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Harbor Dock
Cabin Lockdown — Benson locks Mussolini in the cabin and fakes a sinking signal. Characters: Seaman Benson, Benito MussoliniLocation: Submarine Interior
Radio Transmission — Allies receive news of a torpedoed refugee ship, angering the Axis leaders. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Submarine Bridge
Beach Stranding
The submarine runs aground due to navigation sabotage. Desperate Axis leaders attempt to escape via torpedo tubes but end up stuck headfirst in the sand, marking the mission's successful conclusion.
Key Events
Radio Transmission — Allies receive news of a torpedoed refugee ship, angering the Axis leaders. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Submarine Bridge
Intercom Reveal — Benson cheerfully reveals the Americans' presence, breaking the Axis panic. Characters: Seaman Benson, Benito MussoliniLocation: Submarine Interior
Navigation Failure — External sabotage causes the sub to run aground, stranding the leaders. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Submarine Bridge
Sand Trap — The leaders get stuck headfirst in the sand, feet dangling in the air. Characters: Seaman Benson, Kela, Suki Yaki, Benito MussoliniLocation: Beach Shore
Treaty Foiled — The diplomatic treaty is successfully prevented from being signed. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: High Chief Camp
Axis Humiliation — The Axis partners are left stranded and mocked by the American crew. Characters: Seaman Benson, Kela, Suki Yaki, Benito MussoliniLocation: Beach Shore
Mission Complete — Benson and Kela observe the trapped leaders, marking the end of their mission. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Beach Shore
Prop Secured — The magician's props are secured after the successful infiltration. Characters: Seaman Benson, KelaLocation: Camp Tent
Story Breakdown
Shoreline Arrival — Benson and Kela survive a shipwreck and discover the enemy camp.
Lifeboat Landing — The duo washes ashore on Norom after their supply ship sinks.
Camp Discovery — They locate the High Chief's encampment and scout the perimeter.
Prop Preparation — Kela equips Benson with magician tools for the infiltration.
Magician Meeting — Kela introduces Benson to the alcoholic performer's equipment.
Illusion Training — Benson learns to operate the magic trunk and props safely.
Dinner Sabotage — Benson disrupts the diplomatic dinner with chemical pranks.
Soup Spiking — Pepper is added to the soup to ruin the meal.
Wine Substitution — Kerosene replaces wine to cause discomfort among guests.
Trunk Performance — The magic trick escalates with unexpected animal interference.
Kela Switch — Benson performs the illusion, swapping places with Kela.
Ape Interruption — An orangutan enters the trunk, knocking out Suki Yaki.
Submarine Deception — Benson psychologically attacks the Axis leaders aboard the captured sub.
Cabin Lockdown — Mussolini is trapped inside and subjected to fake sinking signals.
Fake Sinking — Benson uses the intercom to spread panic and reveal American presence.
Beach Stranding — The submarine runs aground, forcing a desperate escape attempt.
Torpedo Escape — Axis leaders attempt to launch themselves via torpedo tubes.
Sand Trap — The leaders become stuck headfirst in the beach sand.
Mission Resolution — The treaty is thwarted and the Axis partners are left humiliated.
Treaty Foiled — The diplomatic contract is successfully prevented from signing.
Axis Humiliation — The stranded leaders are mocked by the victorious American crew.
Germany's Adolf Hitler, with his Axis-stooges, Italy's Mussolini and Japan's Suki Yama, although he tried to avoid taking them, is on his way, via submarine, to a tropical country to negotiate a treaty with the High Chief Paj Mab. However, an American P.T-boat crew is already there and have some plans for schickenbit-grubber and his buddies.