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Flashbacks to 1955 reveal the foundational struggles faced by David, Tracy, and Andrew as they report their findings to a naval commander who dismisses their scientific work and believes in the ultimate power of nuclear weapons. David knows far too well that traditional means would not suffice against Godzilla, who remains immune to such forces. He finds himself torn between protecting their discoveries and adhering to the urgent demands from his superiors.
Faced with the commander's skepticism and Andrew's temperament, tensions rise. Following a heated confrontation, David and his colleagues end up demoted, reflecting the ongoing struggle between ambition, scientific endeavor, and bureaucratic attitudes towards genuine threats.