Original subtitles

[music playing]

Sir, I reckon that's an iceboat.

Thank you.

Yep.

It's an iceboat.

This is going to be a big catch.

What's an iceboat.

- [scoffs] Bomb. - What?

I'm from majors.

All we did was racetrack and drill.

It's the mothership for an illegal fishing fleet.

Normally, they just sit off the line in international waters

where we can't touch them.

Shark fin's like gold, Bomber.

Makes them take risks.

Captain, X, I count four crew on the deck.

We've got the sticker, over.

All right, Nav, give them another warning.

Vessel on my port bow, this is Australian warship.

You should stop or heave to or I will open fire on you.

You and me on first, Spider.

From the outboards, we're back on what's yours.

Yes, boss.

Sir, put down the machete.

Sir, drop the machete now.

[non-english speech]

Porcupines.

NAV: They've put down their defenses, sir.

Pull the poles back in.

[non-english speech]

Put it down.

Pull the poles in now.

Put it down.

Tell them to maintain a safe distance.

X-ray 82, this is Papa 82.

Maintain a safe distance.

Over.

Only one of those things in the RHIB

will go right through you.

Yeah, shish kebab.

Get your crew to pull those poles in.

[non-english speech]

Make sure we get plenty of evidence, Swain.

Aye, sir.

One precise round could take out her steering, sir.

That'd make them have a rethink pretty fast.

Why stop at their steering?

Look, if this crew below, there could be casualties.

Sir, flares.

Drop the flare.

Put it down, sir!

Drop the flare in the water!

Incoming!

Down!

[grunting]

It's burning my leg!

Sir, we're coming up on the line.

What?

He crosses international waters he gets away?

No, that's why we got evidence of him committing

an offense in our territory.

Sir, they got porcupine at me.

They got machetes and flares.

Tell X to abandon the boarding.

Today is not our day.

X-ray 82, this is Papa 82.

Abort, abort, abort.

This is X-ray 82.

Roger that. Out.

Let's go.

[engine revving]

[non-english speech]

He who can modify his tactics and succeed may be

called a heaven-born captain.

CHARGE: Sorry, sir?

Old Chinese saying.

[scoffs] I just reckon he's one lucky son of a gun.

Maybe.

At least for now.

[music playing]

[indistinct conversation]

Bye, boss.

Bye, boss.

Booked a cab?

Yeah, booked a cab.

You?

Yeah.

I thought I m--

[phone beeps]

Excuse me.

Going anywhere interesting?

Just dinner.

Me too.

I thought I might catch a movie after.

Oh, this must be your cab.

You look nice.

Thank you.

You too.

McGregor?

Bookings for McGregor.

Oh.

Jim?

Kate?

Pleased to meet you.

I'm sorry I'm late.

You're not.

You look lovely.

Please.

Thank you.

I hope you don't mind, but I've taken the liberty

in ordering some bubbles.

Oh, that's great.

[music playing]

I wasn't sure you'd come.

[laughs]

Well, you didn't sound like an axe murderer on the phone.

[laughing]

They teach you that in human resources, do they?

Oh, that's why they call it resources.

[laughing]

It's funny.

What?

You just don't strike me as the type.

Well, you don't strike me as a chartered accountant.

But looks can be deceptive.

In a good way.

Yeah.

[music playing]

You're looking at me?

Yeah, everything De Niro does is--

He's a genius.

Yeah.

Except--

BOTH: "Rocky and Bullwinkle".

"Fearless leaders are always hard to pull off."

And what's that?

It's a line from the film.

Oh, I didn't quite make it through to the end.

[laughs]

Mm, well.

Mmm.

It's beautiful.

Hmm.

It's good.

It's good.

[phone rings]

I'm sorry.

I have to take this.

Jim Roth.

Sorry about that.

[phone rings]

I'm sorry.

Jim Roth.

[phone rings]

Mike Flynn.

Yeah.

No, Commander, not interrupting anything.

I see.

Understand.

Sure.

Unavoidable.

Yes, sir.

Send that through.

Sorry.

Half an hour.

Work.

Work?

You're an accountant?

Yeah.

Look, I'm going to have to go.

Excuse me?

I have to go.

You make me wait for half an hour and you have to go?

Look, I've had a great night.

Oh, good on you.

I hope we can do it again sometime.

Yeah, right.

Thanks for dinner.

[phone ringing]

KATE [ON PHONE]: Kate McGregor.

Yeah, Kate.

It's Mike.

Bad news, I'm afraid.

Good morning.

Morning.

So the Wollongong has done a turbo

and we drew the short straw?

Yeah, something like that.

Canceled leave's always hard on the crew.

MIKE: Yeah.

Harder on some than others.

How was dinner?

It was very pleasant.

Thank you.

Good.

And your movie?

- Didn't make it. - Oh.

Got caught up in a good book.

Oh.

So where's this SAS training team we're

supposed to be transporting?

Oh, some of them are here.

Rest shouldn't be far behind.

They don't look that's tough.

Mate, they're SAS, they can kill you with a pencil.

Really?

Yeah.

Cool.

[engine revving]

Once we've done the intros, Buffer, give them a quick tour.

You know the drill.

Aye, sir.

This way, fellas.

Welcome to Hammersley, gentlemen.

Delighted to be here, Commander.

This is my executive officer, Kate McGregor.

Kate.

Hi.

It's a real pleasure.

[music playing]

[grunting]

Hey, yeah!

You know, ET reckons those SAS dudes

can kill you with a pencil.

Then use it to write down their innermost

thoughts then make you read it.

[scoffs] No, I'm only joking.

They're good operators.

More importantly, mate, I've spoken to the XO

about your promotion. - Yeah?

And?

She's taking it to the boss for consideration.

OK.

What does that mean?

Considering your performance of late,

I'd say you're a shoo-in for Able Seaman.

Yeah, yeah!

Thanks, Buff. - Yeah, all right.

Don't thank me.

Just keep up the good work.

Uh-huh.

Hey, boss.

Sir.

What's this?

LCD TV.

I can see that.

Where'd it come from?

It came on board with all the SAS gear.

And why would the SAS need a large-screen TV?

Training courses.

Well, I thought it might've said LCD on the box, sir,

but really been some, like, high-tech classified

electronic gear or something.

Obviously not.

Yeah, that-- that came with it.

It's a letter from Ray Walsman.

From who?

Ray Walsman, sir.

A thank you, sir, for helping out his daughter.

How good is this, boss?

Nice try, guys.

It's going back.

Boss.

Boss.

Who'll know?

Do I need to send you to a defense

ethics refresher course?

We do not accept gifts.

And have it stored some place.

It's taking up half the mess.

Yes, boss.

JIM: Lower.

Raise.

Lower.

Hold.

Lower.

Raise.

It's like my sister's hen's night.

But better.

Would you all be a little less obvious?

Oh, X, come on.

JIM: Lower.

Hold.

Captain.

Lieutenant.

I was hoping we could grab a coffee when you have a moment

to run through a few of things.

Now is clearly a bad time.

It's never a bad time for you, Kate.

Thorne, take over.

Lower. Raise.

Lower.

Raise.

Hold.

So, human resources?

Very convincing, by the way.

As a matter of fact, my job has a lot

to do with human resources.

[chuckles]

So are we going to have that coffee?

No.

So that was another lie?

Don't push your luck.

My life changed when I saw you on this ship.

Oh, now you mention it, you didn't look surprised at all.

Excuse me.

Jim, we should have you in Samaru on schedule.

That's good.

Thank you, sir.

Latest intel suggests that the situation on the ground

there is more stable.

Oh, that's in the capital.

Insurgents are regrouping in the hills.

We're there at the request of their government

to train their local forces.

Of course.

Well, the last thing we or the French want to appear

is colonialists.

French?

Well, the French are sending a peacekeeping force to protect

their economic interests.

You have been briefed on all this?

We were crash-sailed.

Right.

Well, I'm sure you'll bump into each other.

No doubt.

In the meantime, you've got everything you need?

Absolutely, sir.

Very good.

Matter of fact, Kate was just about to shout me a coffee.

You know, maybe some other time.

Do you two know each other.

No.

Although you do remind me of a girl I once met in HR.

Uncanny.

Funny.

You don't remind me of anyone.

Excuse me, boss.

Nav's got a suspected FFV on her scope.

She said to tell you that it's a big one.

Cheeky bloke's back again.

Make yourself at home.

Ta.

What do we got, Buffer?

All right, boss.

See all these markings down aft?

Well, they're the brackets for the porcupine spikes.

MIKE: Is that him?

Oh, yeah.

That's him.

Anything from radar, Nav?

No, sir.

He'd have no idea we're here.

Good.

Let's keep it that way.

Come to slow ahead.

Slow ahead both engines.

CHARGE: Slow ahead both engines.

What are you planning?

CHARGE: Both engines slow, ma'am.

NAV: Very good.

The minute he sees us, he'll run out those defenses again

and we won't be able to touch him.

But if we hang back until dark--

Nav, what's the moon state tonight?

A new moon, sir.

New moon?

Got to get lucky sometimes.

So we wait until dark, approach without lights, and by the time

he knows we're there, we'll be on top of him

and he'll be ours.

[music playing]

KATE: But what about the SAS, sir?

What about them?

Well, they're expecting to arrive in Samaru on schedule,

sir.

Well, I'm sure a slight delay in the interest of border

security won't be a problem.

Besides, they're guests on my ship.

Sir, if you have a moment, there

is something else that I'd like to discuss with you.

Go ahead.

I have met Captain Roth before.

He was my date last night.

It was an internet thing and--

and get this, he lied on his profile

and he said that he was an accountant.

And you said you were in human resources?

Well, yeah.

Why are you telling me this, X?

Because the night ended rather badly and there

is some residual tension there and I thought

that you should know about it.

Well, by badly what do you mean?

Oh, no.

Nothing like that.

It's just that he kept getting phone calls.

Of course I realize why now.

But I didn't then.

And so I did my block at him.

But it was a one off thing and I've already moved on.

Right.

Well, we shouldn't have a problem them.

No.

[engine revving]

Excuse me, Lieutenant Commander.

We seem to have slowed down.

Yeah, we have.

Is there a problem, sir?

No.

Actually, we've had a stroke of good fortune.

Sir?

An iceboat.

You can see it on the EOD.

So we're--

Waiting for dark.

We need the element of surprise.

I'm sorry sir, but no we're not.

I beg your pardon?

My men and I need to be in Samaru ASAP.

Captain, taking out this iceboat

will cause real pain to the illegal fishing industry.

I'm afraid I don't care, sir.

Well, I do.

They're fish.

You've been tasked to deliver us to Samaru.

Which will happen in good time.

No, sir.

With respect, sir, it will happen ASAP.

Well, your position has been noted.

Thank you.

Now please leave my bridge.

[phone ringing]

Excuse me, sir.

Hammersley Lieutenant McGregor speaking.

Buffer, would you mind escorting Captain

Roth from the bridge, please?

Aye, sir.

Yes sir, they are both here.

Buffer?

Sir, it's Commander Marshall on the phone for you.

Mike Flynn.

Well, sir, an opportunity to capture a iceboat

presented itself and--

No, sir.

No problem interpreting your order whatsoever.

Yes, sir.

[music playing]

KATE: Make full speed to Samaru Island.

BUFFER: Boss.

[non-english speech]

One surgical shot.

That's all it'd take.

Forget it, Buffer.

Yes, sir.

So have we made up for lost time?

Almost.

Good.

So we're back on track then?

[music playing]

Thank you, sir, for the lift.

Captain.

And better luck next time with that iceboat.

Lieutenant Commander Flynn, I am Capitaine

de Fregate Josephine Durand.

Welcome to The Samaru Islands.

Thank you, ma'am.

Please call me Josephine.

And may I call you Mike?

Yes, of course.

Do you have everything you require?

Yes. Yes, we do.

Thank you.

Bon.

So this is your Armidale-class patrol boat?

Yes, it is.

Hmm.

Impressive.

Well, if you'd like the guided tour--

Unfortunately, my time is not my own.

But you and your crew will be at the reception tonight

at the consulate, oui?

Oui.

Yes.

Thank you.

I will look forward to spending more time with you

then.

Insurgents.

Or really bad drivers.

[music playing]

Lieutenant Commander Flynn, this is the Interior

Minister, Mr. Lawrence Siapu.

Welcome back to Samaru, Lieutenant Commander.

You have a beautiful country.

It's a pleasure to visit.

Excuse me.

Of course.

There have been reports of a firefight in the hills.

How accurate, we do not know.

Today?

Oui.

Tell me, Mike, are you a family man?

I beg your pardon?

Do you have a wife?

Children?

No.

Ah.

Then you are married to the navy.

Like me.

Well, I wouldn't go that far.

But it can be a lonely life though, at times?

At times.

Salut.

Cheers.

Good day, mate.

Just one light beer, please.

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[FRENCH ACCENT] Beer? Light?

[laughing]

[speaking french], please.

Oh, I don't--

Hey!

I don't spe-- they don't speak English.

You reckon?

[speaking french]

Now get the man a beer and one for me aussi.

[speaking french]

You speak French.

Just high school, but enough to know what he was saying.

And which was?

Voila.

Don't worry about it.

Merci.

No, what was he saying?

Just rubbish.

Full of himself.

What?

Like how Frogs are better than Aussies?

Yeah, sort of.

Someone needs to teach that guy some manners.

Oh, yeah.

And you'd be just the man to do that.

Mm.

Hmm.

Don't get any dumb ideas.

Go, go, go, go, go.

See you, mate.

What-- where are you going?

Shh.

[laughter]

I thought the boss said this was going back?

He did.

But he also said to get it out of the way

and the most efficient use of space

was to bung it up on the bulkhead.

Well, just as long as you're happy to put it

all back when the time comes. - Yeah.

Yes, ma'am.

But what about the cocktail party?

Oh, that was a fizzer.

A fizzer?

Yeah.

BOTH: Fizzer.

The only one who even looked like getting lucky

was the boss.

Oh, yeah.

So how did you escape from her?

I palmed her off onto Buffer.

[laughs]

Lieutenant Commander.

Captain.

Kate.

What a lovely surprise.

[music playing]

And perfect timing.

May I have the pleasure?

Sure.

Excuse us.

Mike, I'd be delighted.

You have some dried blood on your neck.

Oh, it's OK.

It's not mine.

[chuckles] I cut myself shaving.

[laughs]

Sorry.

Do I scare you, Mike?

No, of course not.

I have seen enough of life to know that we

must make each moment count.

Absolutely.

The time we waste we never get back.

Seize the day.

Oui.

I wouldn't have thought dancing would be your style.

I got to mix it up a bit.

Read the lie of the land.

When I was a young woman, I had a-- how would you say?

A maladie du coeur.

A disease of the heart.

I survived, but many did not.

Life is for living, Mike.

Yes.

But to really live takes great courage.

Let's dance.

[giggles]

Nice to see that smile.

Yeah, well, don't read anything into it.

So I'm still in trouble, am I?

Yes, thank you.

Sir?

Harbourmaster's requesting that we expedite our departure ASAP.

They do have a grain ship that's waiting for our berth.

Tell them we'll do what we can.

Yes, sir.

Thanks, Nav.

Where's the X?

She's not on board, sir.

Where is she?

She said she had to go ashore to finalize some accounts.

Accounts?

Boss?

[scoffs] Could you be a little less obvious?

And thank you for this.

Well, it's just something to remind you of me.

Little Jim.

[laughs]

Little Jim.

XO, you're delaying our departure.

Sir, we weren't scheduled to leave--

Change of plans.

Make ready for sail.

Yes, sir.

Look, I'm sorry, sir, it's completely my fault.

We've all got our jobs to do.

Let's just get them done, Captain.

So the X and the SAS Captain?

Yes, mate.

That is the word.

What is that?

Croque-monsieur.

Croca what?

Ham and cheese toasted sangers.

Oh, all right.

So the boss and Le Frog.

They danced. That's all.

Uh-uh, Buff.

Sorry, I heard he got to second base.

- No way. - That's what I heard.

Buffer?

Well, if you guys are going to skive

off and miss all the action, that's the price you pay.

See, that means he did.

Here's the joke, Charge, they give us

this big lecture about behaving ourselves

whilst they're both off going for it.

No one said the world was fair, ET.

Yeah, well, no one was wrong, Charge.

Touchy.

You almost missed the bus, X.

Technically, sir, I wasn't late.

Oh, technically, I don't give a rat's.

What were you doing?

I-- I went to settle some accounts.

What?

With your old mate, the accountant?

We took on some fresh fruit and vegetables

and so I went to pay the suppliers.

And you just happened to bump into Captain Roth?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.

And he offered me a lift.

Which is fortunate as things turned out, don't you think?

Sir?

It's Captain de Fregate Durand.

Oh.

Josephine.

Yes.

Uh, no.

Oh, OK, I understand.

I'll-- I'll look into it and let you know.

My apologies.

Some idiot nicked the French flag.

That guy insulted our country.

No, he didn't.

No?

He said your face made his bum look good.

That's not what you told me.

I didn't want you to get more upset.

Good on you.

I'm sorry.

Anyway, it doesn't matter.

It's my prize, and I'm going to keep it.

Spider, where is it?

Spider, tell me where it is.

Somewhere safe.

KATE [ON P.A.]: Do you hear there?

XO speaking.

It's been brought to our attention

that a French flag went missing from the consulate last night.

MAN: All right.

[clapping]

[laughter]

Hear that?

I'm a hero.

Shh.

KATE [ON P.A.]: This is nothing to be proud of.

I want the flag placed on the desk in the ships' office

in the next 10 minutes and no further action will be taken.

Otherwise, the culprit, or culprits,

will be in serious trouble.

Your time starts now.

Spider, quick go.

No way.

Spider, you heard what the X said.

She has to say that, OK?

No one cares about a French flag.

Oh, my god.

Don't worry about it.

It'll go away.

Your funeral.

[screeching on tv]

No flag, sir.

We've done a search of the boat.

I need your permission to conduct a local search.

OK.

You know, maybe our guys are innocent?

I'd like to believe that, X. Do you?

No.

But maybe they were smart enough not to bring it on board.

Well, somehow I doubt that as well.

Listen, hold off on the local search.

Maybe this will blow over.

OK.

You know, the crew are having a field day with your liaison

with Captain Roth.

Really?

I've heard more circulating rumors about you

and the Captain de Fregate as a matter of fact.

Just a dance.

You on the other hand-- - No, you have no right to be--

- Oh, come on. - No, this is my private life.

You can't be discussing--

And your private life is my business

when it impacts on your ability to perform on this ship.

You got a comment?

No.

It's just that there's--

Go on.

Being a fearless leader is always hard to pull off, sir.

What's that supposed to mean?

[knocking on door]

Sir, we've picked up a suspected FFV on our radar.

In international waters?

No, it's on our side of the line.

Right.

Send the ship to boarding stations.

Yes, sir.

[music playing]

Tong, what the hell are you doing, mate?

Good day, Buffer.

Hey, Buff, you know this guy?

Busted him a couple of times, X.

How you travelling, Buff?

Better than you, mate.

This your wife?

She's pretty.

Thank you.

Tong, don't be cheeky.

You're a long way from home, mate.

So where are you taking this lot?

That's for me to know, Buff.

If I had your record, I'd be trying

to score as many brownie points as I

can to impress the magistrate.

Are you sure he understands what you're saying?

X, he speaks five different languages.

English is probably his worst, but I

reckon if he spent a little bit more

time on his personal hygiene, he could be a UN translator.

Is Buffer sure of this guy's information?

KATE [ON RADIO.]: As sure as he can be, sir.

An iceboat rendezvous with those coordinates

places them in our waters.

We asked him if this was the iceboat that

used the porcupine defenses.

He said he hadn't heard of it but I'm not convinced.

I think you're right, X. It's less risk for him

if he gives us a boat that he knows has an escape strategy.

Exactly.

So what do you want to do?

We modify our tactics.

[music playing]

Is that you?

You're hilarious.

Oh, man, it is rank.

Yeah, it's a rotting shark fin, what do you expect?

Breathe through your mouth.

I am.

Spider.

I reckon he's more scared of the boys in the iceboat

that us.

Yeah, I don't know.

Caught in a vicious circle, aren't you, Tong?

When we throw you in jail, your masters

look after your wife and kids, so you owe them,

and when you get and you get deported,

it starts all over again.

Iceboat.

Tong, with us.

NAV: This is the shark boat with our people,

this is the iceboat approaching on schedule,

and the RHIB's here below their horizon.

How far off are we?

Six miles.

Well, let's see if we can get anything on the EOD.

- OK. - Be ready, Charge.

We're going to need everything she's got.

BUFFER: X-ray 82, this is Bravo 82.

Over.

This is X-ray 82.

It's definitely our mate, the porcupine.

Over.

Roger.

When you board, call "on deck" and we'll be there ASAP.

Over. - Yeah.

Roger that. Out.

You call your boat now.

They come here.

No, that's not the plan, Tong.

That's the plan. You call your boat now.

That's all right.

Calm down.

No, they can't know I help you.

They won't, Tong, trust me.

No, you call your boat now.

Mate, we call our boat now, they stick out those poles

and we can't touch them, right?

[music playing]

BUFFER: Get him, ET.

[non-english speech]

What the hell?

TONG: [non-english speech]

He's trying to warn his mate so they can get away.

[grunting]

Buff, not turning around.

All right.

They're going to ram us.

Let's get him inside, ET.

This is Bravo 82.

They're attempting to ram us on the port side.

Over.

[engine sputters]

Come on, Buff.

Come on!

[engine churns]

NAV: The shark boat's changing course away from the iceboat.

MIKE: Something's wrong.

Get the RHIB in there.

X-ray 82, this is Papa 82.

X, we need you to move in now.

--revolutions 1400.

CHARGE: --both engines.

Revolutions 1400.

XO, I can out-turn him, but I cannot outrun him.

If you guys would hurry up it'd be greatly appreciated.

Over.

We're coming as fast as we can, Bravo 82.

You'll have to keep me busy for another five.

Over. - Yeah.

Roger that. I'll do my best.

[music playing]

We're coming under fire.

I repeat.

We're coming under fire.

[phone ringing]

HMAS Hammersley.

Yes, sir.

Sir, Commander Marshall.

Sir.

I just had a call from some pen pusher

in Canberra who's just copped an earful from the French consul

in Samaru.

- Sir, I'm in the middle-- - What?

He wants his flag back.

[gunfire]

Now make this go away, Mike.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

And flog the moron who took it.

Understood, sir.

[gunshots]

Sir.

How close is the RHIB?

No.

It's still minutes away, sir.

Now they're goners.

It's fuel.

Bomber, if that spreads, it's going to go everywhere.

We'll be gone.

Bravo 82, this is Charlie 82.

Hey, great to hear you voice, boss.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Buffer, it's time for a graunch boarding.

Sir?

A graunch boarding.

Turn the tables on them.

Take them by surprise.

Over.

Sir, isn't that against regulations?

Only when it involves one of our boats.

Tell me he didn't say graunch.

I think he did, ma'am.

Sir, you are a madman.

It's a pleasure to serve under you.

Wish us luck.

Over.

Team, stand by.

We're going to board directly from this vessel.

Brace for a collision.

Boarding party, stand by.

We're going to board on his port side.

Stand by.

Go, go, go, go, go.

Put the weapon down. Put it down!

Down! Put it down.

Put it down or I will shoot.

Get down.

Hands above your head.

Face the wall.

Face the wall.

We're right.

Secure, Buff.

Stop there.

Put your hands behind your head.

Put your hands behind your head.

Turn around.

[grunting]

Drop your weapon!

[grunting]

I'm sorry we took so long.

You look like you've got everything under control.

Yeah, all secure, X.

[groaning]

Thanks, mate.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Sit down.

WOMAN: Got him?

Lift.

Got him.

How bad?

Broken leg, sir.

Manage his pain.

Treat him with courtesy.

Yes, sir.

Good work, Spider.

Thank you, sir.

He saved my bacon out there today, sir.

I heard.

The X has been singing your praises lately.

Yes, sir.

Your actions today have helped me make up my mind.

What is that God-awful smell?

It's just shark fin, sir.

Have a shower, get changed, report to me on the bridge.

Thank you, sir.

I'll be right back.

He's really stepping up, boss.

What the hell?

What's going on?

Someone must have bumped the s--

subwoofer.

I reckon it must have shook the whole boat.

I want that taken down now.

Now!

Sir, I'm so sorry.

Charge, you want to--

Yeah.

[music playing]

I want an answer.

Who took it?

Who took it?

It was me, boss.

Captain's table, 1400.

That's your defence, is it?

You wanted to get the French back for calling you names?

Yes, sir.

Just thought it would would've been a bit of a joke, you know.

I didn't think that--

No.

You didn't think.

And when you had a chance to return it,

you didn't think then either.

No, sir.

The flag's going back along with two letters of apology.

One from me, on behalf of every sailor on this ship,

and one from you, expressing your deep regret

and contrition.

And it better be convincing.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

In regards to punishment, I'm taking

into account your previous good record

and your courageous actions today.

Thank you, sir.

It's much appreciated.

I haven't finished Seaman Webb.

This incident will be recorded on your service record

and may come back to haunt you.

And as for your promotion, I cannot

recommend that at this time.

Dismissed.

SWAIN: Seaman Webb, ho.

On cap.

Salute.

Right turn.

Quick march.

Buff, I've already emailed the olds about the promotion, OK?

How am I going to tell them that it's not happening?

- Just tell them the truth. - What?

That I'm a thief?

That in the heat of the moment,

you made an error of judgment.

Buff, I never thought anyone would even notice.

You know, they had them hanging all over the place.

Well, it's a pretty powerful symbol, the flag.

We rally around it, we celebrate with it, we fight under it,

we cover our dead heroes with it.

Yeah.

When you put it like that.

Look, what's done is done.

What you got to do is to work doubly hard

and work your butt off.

Yes, Buff.

You know what the real tragedy is, don't you?

Having to send this baby back.

Breaking my heart.

Me too, Buff.

Kate?

Yeah.

I hear you disapproved of my call for a graunch boarding.

Do you mind?

Sure.

Yeah.

It was a high risk decision.

We modified our tactics and we succeeded.

But I was only minutes away in the RHIB.

And what can happen in minutes, X?

Yeah, look, I agree.

But I just--

Go on.

You put our crew in harm's way, sir.

No one was injured.

Through good luck and good training.

On, come on, Kate.

Who dares, wins.

Now surely you've heard that by now.

Yeah.

It's the SAS motto, sir.

Yeah, that's right. It is.

And I would've thought that would've

been right up your alley.

[music playing]

Why are you doing this to me?

Why are you denying me any opportunity

to move on from you?

Look, Kate, I'm sorry.

That was out of line.

It's just that sometimes we find ourselves facing circumstances

that are beyond our control.

And in such situations, a person has to seize the moment.

Don't you agree?

I think leadership takes courage.

I think a lot of things do.

That's all.

[music playing]