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[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Didn’t German u-boats get sunk by their crew rather than allow that tech to get into the hands of the Allied powers?

I would think self destruct is the same concept.

[–] jagungal@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Many naval vessels have been sunk by their own crew rather than be captured by the enemy. It's called scuttling.

[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

"Uh, captain, we were joking. You don't need to stay on the ship... and neither does Daniel."
*hushed whispering, quick discussion*
"Well okay, we think Daniel should stay."