institutional-accountability

The chapter depicts a training exercise gone tragically wrong when an explosives charge accidentally detonates, collapsing a wall and injuring Florian while killing three others. Ari, Catlin, and Seely navigate the aftermath, investigating the cause and assigning responsibility, revealing systemic issues and the dangers inherent in their training environment. The chapter highlights the emotional and procedural fallout from the accident, emphasizing the tension between human error, institutional failure, and the high stakes of their world.