Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 136



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Episode 136 – Operation ‘Judgment Day’

The moment I heard that the OSL grain carrier had been seized, Russia came to mind.

“Are you Russian?”

“No. We are still investigating the situation, but they seem to be Burmese warlords.”

“yes?”

“It is said that it was captured in the Myanmar Sea.”

“Okay, keep in touch and let me know when you find out the truth.”

It was surprising news, but I had to continue with my remaining schedule.

We moved to the corps conference room, received a brief status report on the OSS Northern Army, and had a private meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Cha Min-soo.

“Commander, are you very confused?”

“At first, I was a little bit like that. But as I felt the development and changes in the Republic, I was moved by the determination of the Leader and Marshal.”

“Fortunately, the.”

He was also given an M1911 pistol as a gift. He also gave him several 100-gram gold bars and $50,000 in cash.

“Your Majesty… This is….”

“It will be necessary to take care of the families back home and the officers around them.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

His face was a mixture of surprise and emotion.

“I was wondering if it was okay to receive more than ten times the salary I received in the Republic… Thank you, Marshal.”

“An army without worries will have a higher fighting power. Now, I will provide for you without worrying about food, clothing, or your family.”

“Wow… Your Majesty.”

And I held a meeting with the officers and gave them a pistol with my name and OSS engraved on it, a smartphone, and $10,000 in daily wages.

I thought they needed capitalist financial treatment.

After completing the inspection of the OSS Northern Army, I boarded the MV-280 again and headed to Vladivostok.

Director Kim Jun-myeong’s report continued during the move.

“Sir, I was also curious at first. They say it’s definitely a Myanmar warlord.”

“And you’re saying that even after seeing the OSS and ESSO signs?”

“The Myanmar military itself is notorious for being reckless, and some of its warlords have become pirates, making them difficult to control.”

“Well, it is a country where the military holds 25% of the seats in the National Assembly and a clause justifying a coup d’état is inserted into the constitution…”

“Huh? A coup d’état under the Constitution?”

“That area is operated separately from the military and the state. It is correct to view the Myanmar military as a military tribe rather than an army.”

“ah…”

“By the way, what about our crew? There must have been OSS guards there too?”

“It has not been confirmed yet.”

“Understood. First, please relay the order to the Special Forces and the 1st Assault Group to standby.”

“all right.”

Back in Vladivostok, back on the ARK, heading to the new camp. It was around the time we left the East Sea and entered the Philippine Sea.

Chief Lee of the Information Department requested secure communication for intelligence reporting.

“CEO!”

“Sir, what happened to our people?”

“that is ···.”

“Please tell me quickly.”

“There was an exchange of fire during the capture. One OSS agent was killed and five were wounded. About 10 crew members are also being held in Myanmar.”

“Huh? Oh… Please tell me more.”

“I’ll just report what’s currently confirmed. When an OSL grain carrier departing from Ukraine was passing through the Burmese Sea, one of the Burmese warlords seized our ship.”

“Our security guards were on board. How?”

“They say they even mobilized a helicopter to capture the ship.”

“These are···.”

“Since the ships and cargo have been passing through Myanmar waters without any problems, we will accept them as sea use fees.”

“These guys are crazy. So you want to collect tolls from the sea?”

“That’s the calculation. I think the reason is that the recent climate crisis has led to crop failures, and the economic crisis has also caused a decrease in revenue from the vested interests controlled by the military.”

“First, we need to get our people out, and then we can respond.”

“They must have been burdened too. They said they would hand over the bodies and the detained agents and sailors right away.”

“Let’s secure our new recruits first.”

“all right.”

“Boss!”

“yes.”

“Is the axis line that the former chief used to operate in Myanmar still alive?”

“Yes, that’s right. In addition, since the establishment of OSSIA, we have been in contact with the Rohingya rebels, PDF, and LDF. The Civil Defense Corps also helped us quickly ascertain the truth of this incident.”

“Fortunately, the.”

“Thank goodness, sir?”

“I said that there are still internal forces in Myanmar. Okay. First, please try to please them and quickly secure new recruits from our people in the civilian sector.”

“all right.”

The Myanmar military, which carried out a coup in 2021, ended up massacring thousands of civilians, and citizens formed a defense force to survive.

The military’s suppression of civilians became more extreme, and Myanmar citizens continued their fight by going into the jungle in solidarity with the Rohingya rebels.

* Myanmar Civilian Army *

PDF (People’s Defense Forces): 65,000 strong, only about 20% armed.

LDF (Local Defense Forces): A local defense force of about 30,000 soldiers that receives donations and conducts irregular warfare.

SAF (Student Armed Force): A student army mainly composed of university students in the Yangon area. Myanmar’s national actor ‘Honey We Oo’ is a key member.

In Korea, it would be like IU holding a gun and entering the jungle to act as a rebel against the military.

* * * * *

After confirming the truth with the manager, I felt anger and sadness for the dead soldiers whose names and faces I didn’t know.

I tried to calm my mind. I started to calmly plan my revenge and retaliation. A faint thrill ran through my veins.

‘I’ll show you what it means to pay back a million times.’

And in the past, I was sending deep support to the Myanmar militia. I even donated a small amount. And then I forgot about it.

A short period of time passed, and before I knew it, I had the power to help them directly, rather than just cheer them on.

…

The ARK and the submarine squadron arrived at the new camp. Fortunately, they were able to safely bring back the bodies of the fallen OSS agents and all the detainees.

The funeral of the fallen soldier was held with the utmost respect and he was buried in the fourth grave in the cemetery for fallen soldiers located at the main gate of the Shinheung Camp.

So the time of mourning is over.

I put into action what I had planned step by step with a cool head.

First, I called in this manager.

“Boss”

“It seems like you’ve made up your mind, sir.”

“Yes, that’s right. We must completely oust the military from Myanmar.”

“Huh? That means… all-out war?”

“It’s not required, but if you have to, then you should.”

“ah···.”

“Our people have died. We must repay them a million times over. We must oust the Myanmar military and establish a pro-OSS regime.”

“But I think it’s a bit excessive···.”

“They attacked our ships and there were casualties. If there is no clear retaliation and punishment this time, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos will not be able to rest easy either.”

“…”

“If we cannot secure the safety of the shipping route through the Indian Ocean and the Burmese Sea, it will not be a problem for OSS, but the entire Far East and Southeast Asia will be shaken.”

“You mean to give a clear warning?”

“Yes. It will create a precedent where the country was turned upside down at the cost of one OSS agent’s death.”

“Yes, sir. I understand your intention. I will activate all information axes within Myanmar.”

“Yes. And. Please find a way to deliver weapons to the Rohingya rebels, PDF, LDF militia, and SAF student militia in advance.”

“all right.”

After giving the mission to this manager, he immediately called in Admiral Son Il and Director Kim Jun-myeong.

“Admiral, you need to prepare a target plan.”

“Ah… Are you from Myanmar?”

“Yes, it is.”

“I guessed you were preparing some kind of military operation, but···.”

“We will use all the unexpected options. With the information obtained from OSSIA, please create a planned target for large-scale air strikes on the Myanmar military, especially the command center, communication facilities, and military facilities.”

“What do you think is the main attacking tactic?”

“We will use cruise missiles. We are also considering air strikes during this operation.”

“All right.”

“And Admiral!”

“yes.”

“Please prepare for the Myanmar landing operation as well.”

“yes?”

“That’s exactly right. Assuming that 50,000 troops and equipment will land, please create an appropriate landing point and a detailed overall operation plan.”

Admiral Son Il looked shocked and was speechless for a moment.

“Ah… Okay, I understand.”

“And I would like the landing point to be as close to the Rohingya rebels as possible.”

“And Director Kim Jun-myeong”

“Yes, sir.”

“The special forces must be fully prepared.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Please form a team to infiltrate and stop the landing operation in advance and prepare a detailed plan.”

“Yes, I understand. But have you decided on a name for the operation?”

“The operation is called ‘Judgment Day.’”

There was no need to rush. And it was a mission that absolutely could not fail. But ousting a country’s government, especially a military one, was not an easy task.

If it succeeds, it will be an opportunity to shock and awe the world by saying, ‘OSS should not be touched.’ And it was clear that my reputation would change a lot as the sacrifices that followed.

The Myanmar military will likely expect a repeat of the special operations used by the OSS to oust the MILF in Mindanao.

Special operations against the Myanmar military, whose objectives are unclear, would be nothing more than a formality.

However, even if the OSS had an excellent weapon system, it was not a simple matter to start a war against the entire Myanmar military with 600,000 troops.

The biggest problem was the numerical inferiority of the ground forces. It was clear that mobilizing the ESSO forces would be difficult even for me as the Commander-in-Chief.

Additionally, the OSS Free Division troops, made up of North Korean immigrants, were judged to be too poorly trained to be mobilized.

Requested a call with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.

“Mr. Chairman!”

“I hope you are well, Your Majesty.”

“Yes, I am healthy, but I have a headache.”

“What’s going on?”

“Have you seen the news about the seizure of a merchant ship in Myanmar?”

“That’s right. I definitely watch CNN.”

“That ship is my ship.”

“Are you saying that they stole your ship?”

“Yes, that grain ship was carrying grain to support the Republic.”

“If that’s true, then aren’t you stealing the Republic’s property? Do you know that the ship belongs to you, Marshal, and that the cargo is bound for the Republic?”

“Yes. There were also deaths during the capture process.”

“Burma, I knew you were a tough place. But you’ve come out of the water. How can I help you?”

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