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The agents set out to locate an arms dealer who has obtained the launch codes for the Navy's encrypted satellite defence system. He intends to auction the codes to the highest bidder, prompting the agents' urgent pursuit of the dangerous transaction.

Blowback is an episode‑style programme that follows a covert operation carried out by a team of agents. The show is framed as a self‑contained instalment, presenting a focused narrative that unfolds over the course of its runtime. In this instalment the agents set out to locate an arms dealer who has somehow obtained the launch codes for the Navy’s encrypted satellite defence system. The dealer is attempting to auction those codes off to whoever can pay the most, turning a critical piece of military security into a commodity. The launch codes in question belong to a highly classified satellite defence network, meaning that anyone who gains access could potentially commandeer the system. Because the codes are encrypted, they represent a particularly valuable asset on the black market, and their misuse would pose a serious threat to national security. Consequently, the agents’ primary mission is to intercept the dealer before the codes change hands. Their objective is to prevent the sale to the highest bidder, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the Navy’s satellite defence capabilities. The episode centres on the tension of that pursuit and the high‑stakes nature of the information at risk.