Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 105



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Episode 105 – Sevastopol

Ahead of the advance on Simferopol.

There was an outpouring of reports from the world media about the military success of OSS.

Reporters from various countries, including CNN, were on board the Tawi Tawi ship, and when the embargo was lifted, they rushed to publish articles.

[ OSS and Ukrainian Marines land in Yevpatoria ]

[OSS strikes against Russia, retaking Crimea imminent]

[ OSS becomes a model for combined arms cooperation operations. ]

[ OSS changes the concept of amphibious operations. ]

All of them had OSS at the beginning of the article. OSS had suddenly become a global military brand.

especially,

He said it was impressive that the entire fleet was moving, carrying Ukrainian marines, and completing the operational formation of the landing force.

Although the scale is different, compared to the preparations that took over a year for the Normandy landings.

Although it took two days to travel between Odessa and Yevpatoria, preparations, movement, and landing were successfully completed in just three days.

He also said that it was a miracle that there were no non-combat losses while carrying out such a complex operation.

A review was made that it was the result of an appropriate combination of the Koreans’ unique ‘quick, quick’ spirit, the efficiency and flexibility unique to private military companies, and reciprocal leadership.

A reporter who observed the operational process of OSS revealed that he discovered reciprocal leadership in the article.

It was said that all members of OSS had no doubts about their mission and were full of faith in the abilities of their superiors and colleagues.

He added that it started from the repeated experience that their leader ‘keeps his promises.’

While I was feeling happy while reading these articles, Admiral Son I-il approached me.

“CEO! “The U.S. Navy’s response is unusual.”

“yes! What’s wrong?”

“haha. “It’s a good one.”

“yes. Ha, I was wondering if something had happened again. haha.”

“It is said that he was deeply impressed by our landing operation this time, as well as the victory in the last Battle of the Black Sea.”

“…”

“They say it was an operation they could never have imagined.”

“Um… I mean, it doesn’t cost any money.” “That’s right. haha.” “Admiral!”

“yes. “Please speak.”

“Ask for two more America-class amphibious assault ships. Including aircraft carriers.”

“yes?”

“Originally, the troops were dispatched only to secure control of the Black Sea.”

“…”

“We even landed on the Crimean peninsula at Ukraine’s request. “Now it’s our turn to leave and try to convince the doctor.”

“But wouldn’t it be a bit difficult to reach a ship-based aircraft? Just one F35B is 100 billion won…”

“The missiles launched by Suri alone are worth trillions of won. Don’t worry about that. Sssseu~ Throw it.”

“?”

“They said they were preparing to withdraw troops. Oh, and please contact Director Lee of our intelligence department first.”

“yes. All right.”

Before the war ended. So, I decided that it would be better to accept something more while I still have enough negotiating power.

The United States also operates eight Wasp-class ships, the previous ship type, so there is no such big demand for two America-class ships. It was a big request, but I didn’t think it was difficult.

…

While I was clearing the battlefield and preparing to advance on Simferopol, I received a call from Director Lee of the Intelligence Department.

“Representative Lee. Are you really planning to withdraw the army?”

“Well, you can do it anytime.”

“Well, that’s right. ha ha ha.”

“What’s wrong?”

“The United States has decided to provide two more America-class amphibious assault ships. Including aircraft carriers.”

“now ···. “Did you say it was a donation?”

“I was surprised too. Actually, after hearing Admiral Son’s story, I did some bluffing. It seems to have worked well. “Hehehe.”

“After all, free is sweet.”

“Ah~ Is this free? “It’s because the results are good thanks to CEO Lee’s decision.”

“ha ha ha. yes. Anyway, it went well.”

“Oh, and by the way.”

“yes. Please speak”

“What is this, AEW?”

“yes. “Aerial early warning.”

“The United States completed development of it as a mini-AEW using the V-22 airframe.”

“really?”

“Oh my! Your voice is getting louder! “Okay, is that really that great?”

“sure. “That’s the only thing we lack right now other than nuclear weapons.”

“Oh, I see. Anyway, the development was completed through a joint venture between Bell and Boeing. “I’m hearing that mass production is being delayed due to funding issues.”

“Please tell us that we will pay all the money.”

“Wow~ Why are we paying all that money? haha. This is something that CEO Lee considers so important. “I’ll negotiate a bit and get you as much as you need.”

“It went well. “That part always bothered me.”

…

Before Simferopol, my worries deepened and my worries remained the same.

If a street battle broke out, there would inevitably be civilian casualties, and it was impossible to fire indiscriminately.

In addition, there were concerns about increasing dependence on the hastily created Crimean Autonomous Army or police force organized by the SBU.

The horrors inflicted by the hostile occupation forces were another aspect of the war.

I had to convince SBU Ghostbear, and here’s what I proposed to him.

It was to ensure the safety of key figures in the Crimean Autonomous Republic and assist in their deportation. Of course, this was a matter premised on unconditional surrender.

Ghost Bear was very excited, saying, ‘We can’t leave a traitor alone,’ but he couldn’t refuse my offer.

He was quick-witted and seemed to have quickly realized that he couldn’t bargain with me.

In other words, if I say ‘I want to go home’, there is no way.

After obtaining the full cooperation of the SBU Security Department, we began an operation to induce their surrender.

F-35B fighter-bombers were sortied over Simferopol to conduct a continuous show of force, while at the same time making an offer that the head of the Crimean autonomous government could not refuse.

If you surrender unconditionally.

The plan was to provide security guarantees and help with their escape abroad, as well as $2 million (approximately KRW 2.7 billion) per key government official and $4 million if they have a family member.

If someone found out about this, they might call it cowardice. I thought that such humiliation was nothing if so many lives could be bought with money.

And it was a profitable business economically.

It costs 5 billion won per SM-6 missile. Hyunmoo 4, developed by Korea, is worth 4 billion won, and Hyunmoo 5 is worth over 10 billion won. In one shot.

Since the beginning of the war, our OSS has fired close to 200 such missiles.

The appeasement campaign was working, along with military pressure on Simferopol, the capital of the Crimean Autonomous Republic.

The Black Sea Fleet was destroyed, the Crimean Bridge was blown up, and Simferopol was surrounded. They knew well that they could not expect reinforcements from Russia.

The fears of high-ranking officials in the Crimean Autonomous Republic are greater than defeat in war or being held accountable by the Russian Federation. It was revenge from pro-Ukrainian forces after the defeat.

For them

‘I’m going to die like this, I’m going to die like that. It was a situation where death was a very real possibility.

He was preparing for a desperate defensive battle, saying, ‘If I’m going to die anyway, I will at least protect my honor.’

In such a desperate moment, ‘safety guarantee, support for fleeing abroad, and compensation of more than 2 million dollars’ were urging a fearless choice.

But an unexpected situation occurred.

The Crimea Autonomous Republic would surrender unconditionally to the OSS, not the Ukrainian army.

I don’t know if that’s their last bit of pride. Still, it was a country, an autonomous republic, and it was willing to surrender to a single military company.

It was an awkward situation.

As a condition of unconditional surrender, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea had a somewhat absurd condition attached to it: that the surrender document must be signed by Lee Si-eon, the head of the OSS.

It was a condition for an unconditional condition.

I guess. Since safety and money come from OSS, I thought I would want to receive guarantees for those directly from myself.

Although I was a bit embarrassed. The conditions of the leadership of the Republic of Crimea were discussed with the Ukrainian authorities, including the SBU.

The Ukrainian side was equally absurd. They responded that they would not be bound by the formality if the Crimean Peninsula could be recovered quickly.

After OSS surrendered, it was decided to transfer all rights, including administrative rights, to the Ukrainian government.

This move became known to the city government of Sevastopol and to the leadership of the remaining Black Sea Fleet. (Actually, information was leaked.)

With the added persuasion of the Crimean autonomous government, Sevastopol also informed the OSS of its intention to join in the surrender.

All that remained were the destroyed ground troops and headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet and a small number of Russian marines.

I gave them a moment. It was time for the Sevastopol city government to persuade the Black Sea Fleet command.

In the end, Sergei Vitko, commander of the Black Sea Fleet, chose to surrender.

More than anything. It was rumored that surrendering to OSS, not Ukraine or the United States, was what saved their last remaining pride.

The surrender ceremony was decided to be held on the deck of the Tawi Tawi ship. Just like when Japan surrendered to the United States during the Pacific War.

I wasn’t trying to imitate it, but it didn’t look good for me to go to Simferopol either.

The problem was that there were reporters from various countries, including CNN, on our ship. Instead of being photographed from afar, his face was sold on CNN news.

So I decided to wear sunglasses, but when I tried again, I ended up imitating General MacArthur. So I decided not to wear sunglasses.

But there was another problem.

When the scene of the Crimean Autonomous Republic surrendering to the OSS was broadcast by media around the world, one could not help but think about Ukraine’s reputation.

So, it was decided to hold a military transfer ceremony immediately after the surrender signing ceremony, and for that purpose, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Simihal decided to come to the Tawi Tawi ship.

…

It was the day of the surrender signing ceremony of the Crimean autonomous government and the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

The MV-22s we sent landed one after another on the Tawi Tawi.

Ministers of the Crimean autonomous government, the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, and the mayor of Sevastopol all signed the surrender document one after another on the flight deck of the Tawi-Tawi.

CNN broadcast this scene live, and even the scene of me receiving the surrender document and signing it was broadcast across the world media.

next.

A military transfer ceremony was held with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Simihal, who had been waiting.

Although formal.

It was a measure to transfer the military administration of Crimea, which was under military rule, to Ukraine after the OSS surrendered.

Although it only lasted for a few minutes, the Crimean peninsula was the land of the OSS.

After the military-government handover ceremony, the Prime Minister and I shook hands and raised our arms as if we were shouting hurray along with the military-government handover document.

– Wow ~

The cheers of the Ukrainian soldiers aboard the Tawi Tawi reverberated as if filling the entire sea.

I shared their joy, but in my heart I thought it was fun.

‘I think the two America-class amphibious assault ships will really be free…’

…