re: Is Jester a coward for diving below the hard deck during that first dogfight?

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After Mav and Goose leave, Viper says, “He got you, though. Didn’t he?”

Jester knew he got beat and broke the rules, too. Viper calls him out on that.

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This, all day. He 100% pussed out and went below the hard deck on purpose. Maverick even says so during the dogfight. And Mav’s explanation for following him down there made complete sense.

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Sir! I had Commander Heatherly in my sights, he saw me move in for the kill. He then proceeded below the hard deck. We weren't below 10,000 for more than a few seconds. I had the shot, there was no danger, so I took it.

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Seems reasonable, despite the rule of engagement.