A technical failure during a normal exercise in the nuclear command system of Nation X initiated a missile launch towards Nation Y. Confused with an attack, Nation Y prepared all its retaliatory systems to respond.
Major Kamal discovered the malfunction but faced resistance from superiors who feared a loss of credibility. Kamal defied orders, broadcasting a global plea for a ceasefire and revealing the mistake.
The world held its breath while leaders in Nation Y debated. Cooler heads prevailed and held missiles at bay. Kamal’s bravery, however, exposed the seams in global deterrence systems, eventually inspiring reforms that averted future catastrophes.
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