Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 152



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Episode 152 – Kurd

The deputy director continued his report on the changing situation in the African coup belt.

“SACA’s means border the Red Sea. The entire Sahel region stands in solidarity.”

“…”

“That means now Africa has become a force that cannot be ignored. In addition, it has formed alliances with Russia, China, and Iran, and it is dangerous because it is impossible to predict where it will go.”

“Ah······ It really is ‘5 minutes before the mess’.”

“Please keep an eye on it and report back regularly if there are any changes.”

“all right.”

The world has become divided into two major camps facing each other.

On the other side was NATO in Europe and the United States, and PATA in Asia, while EASA formed an alliance with China, Russia, Iran, and SACA.

EASA was the sum total of the public enemy and the threat to the free world.

In the face of such a threat, there was not much we could do. We could only prepare and prepare for the worst. And the third winter was beginning.

…

We checked the supplies stored at Kiribati OSS-LAND and Marshall Camp.

The result was somewhat disappointing.

Although we had been talking obsessively about stockpiling and hoarding, the speed at which we were stockpiling supplies was keeping up with the organization’s growth.

The stockpiles at all supply bases, including the Shinheung Camp, Kiribati Camp, and Marshall Camp, were insufficient to support the entire organization.

If one day the supply of food and fuel were suddenly cut off, there would only be enough to last two years.

He started to nag the Military Support Command, Director Kim Wan-jun, Director Lee Shin-young, and even the OSL staff. In fact, it was closer to pressuring than nagging.

What I wanted was for every organization to have stockpiled supplies and energy this winter to last at least five years.

I knew it was a bit of a stretch, but I thought that if I did it that way, I would be able to stockpile at least three or four years’ worth.

When unexpected expenses suddenly increased, Director Lee Shin-young contacted me.

“I’m the representative~”

“Yes, sir. It’s been a while.”

“Sir. There is a time to spend money. I think it would be better if you slowed down a little.”

“I understand what you mean, sir, but the situation is not like that.”

“The cost-effectiveness is so poor. If I wait a few months, I can get it for half price, but I’m buying it at market price right now.”

“Sir, how do you know what will happen tomorrow? Even if you spend money a few months from now, there may be a situation where you can’t live.”

“Even though ···.”

“Haven’t you been saving up money so that you can spend it without worrying about times like this?”

“But still, the damage is so great…”

“I’m also looking at it all. Even so, it’s a small number compared to the assets I have.”

We have approved spending 100 trillion won to stockpile supplies this winter.

“Okay, sir. I knew you’d be stubborn, but I wanted to tell you anyway.”

“Yes, sir. I understand your feelings very well.”

“Oh! Congratulations!”

“yes?”

“The representative said he defeated Crown Prince Bin Salman.”

“?”

“The CEO has become the richest man in the world. His net worth alone is 300 trillion. His total assets cannot be calculated. Hahaha.”

…

We supported Kurdistan by mobilizing ESSO and OSSIA, and conducted diplomatic and information operations for that purpose simultaneously.

The aim was to control the corridor between Russia and Iran and create a buffer zone with Turkey.

It was not difficult to persuade Turks to support the Kurds.

Although it was Turkey that severely oppressed the Kurds in the past.

They were also aware of the chaos in Iraq caused by ISIS and Russia’s southward advance. That’s why they drew a consensus that they needed a security buffer zone.

Moreover, if Iran invades Iraq.

Turkey, which is Islamic but claims to be secular and is on the side of NATO, had no choice but to end up like Ukraine.

OSSIA’s efforts created a Kurdish route to support Kurdistan, but it was not enough.

The manager was complaining of another difficulty.

“Sir, this is not simple.”

“What’s the problem?”

“In short, there are no proper weapons to support the Kurdish forces.”

“Please explain in more detail.”

“What the Kurdish forces need most is anti-tank weapons.”

“That would be true. The Iranian military’s tank power and terrain are like that, and even if they had armored forces, they wouldn’t be able to operate them···.”

“The problem is that the Kurdish forces’ combat proficiency is so low that even if we supply them with anti-tank missiles like Javelin, it will be difficult for them to use them.”

“…”

“And when you expect an Iran-style annihilation, there is an absolute lack of quantity.”

“Sir, don’t you have RPG-7s? There are over 9 million made in Russia. Is it difficult to procure them locally?”

“The problem is that neighboring countries are not releasing RPG-7s in the current situation.”

“Would it be okay if I paid double or triple the price?”

“Yes. Even if we contact Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, the quantity is woefully inadequate.”

“How much is not enough?”

“The only firearms the Kurdish army has are AK series rifles. They have no armored vehicles.”

“hmm ···.”

“In that situation, the number of RPG-7s currently secured is just over 100, so it is correct to say that there are none.”

“Okay, I’ll try to find it somewhere else.”

“Is there a place where I can draw the line?”

“Yes. As far as I know, North Korea is producing its own RPG-7, under the name of the No. 7 Launcher.”

“ah!”

The reason the RPG-7 is called the magic wand of Allah is because, despite being an anti-tank weapon, it was easier to use than a rifle.

The anti-tank weapons of the bazooka type had to be operated by two-man teams, and lastly, the rear fuze had to be wired with an electric wire.

New anti-tank weapons like the Javelin were highly effective, but they cost over 300 million won per set and required considerable training to operate.

And, crucially, it was a weapon that was too heavy and bulky for ordinary infantry to carry.

However, RPG-7 was only a matter of putting in a warhead and pulling the trigger. Its range was 900m, and it was more effective than anti-tank missiles like Javelin in close-range combat. And since it could be carried by ordinary infantry, it was more effective than cutting-edge weapons in irregular guerrilla warfare.

For the Javelin, the minimum firing range was 65 meters, but it was either impossible or ineffective against enemies within 100 meters.

In urban warfare and close combat, there was nothing better than the RPG-7. Moreover, the RPG-7, including one warhead and launcher, was priced at 500,000 won.

Thanks to that, it was more suitable for a tactic where multiple soldiers fire dozens of missiles simultaneously, rather than firing hundreds of millions of won worth of missiles in one shot.

I made a wire connection to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.

“Your Majesty! Nice to meet you.”

“It’s been a while, Chairman. I’m connecting with you today because I have a favor to ask of you.”

“Is that so? I’m glad that I can do something for you.”

“Are you producing the No. 7 launcher directly in the Republic?”

“Guilty.”

“I would like to buy about 100,000 of those.”

“That’s not difficult, but does your army really need such old-fashioned weapons?”

“Oh, we’re not going to use it, we’re going to apply somewhere else.”

“Where are you going?”

“I am a Middle Eastern Kurd.”

“Oh, what is that… You said you became independent a while ago….”

“That’s right.”

“By the way, can you explain to me why you support such a country?”

“Yes. It is to check Russia and Iran.”

“Um… does it really have to be that way?”

“It may be a bit far-fetched, but if Iran takes Iraq, there will be a war with Israel. If that happens, the Suez Canal will become unstable.”

“Ah… If it goes on like this, it will be difficult to import grain from Ukraine.”

“Yes. In addition, the recent affiliation of Central African countries with Russia is also a risk factor.”

“Okay, I got it. If it’s not enough, I’ll have to make some for you.”

“I will make sure to pay the exact price.”

“Haha. No problem. It would be nice if you could help me bring in some more oil instead of that.”

“Okay, I will take action accordingly.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“yes.”

“I received a report from the Reconnaissance General Bureau today, saying that the Chinese Inland Army is moving south to the continent.”

“…”

“According to the Reconnaissance General Bureau’s analysis, it is in the direction of Zhanjiang and Fuzhou.”

“Um… If you go that way, you’ll be heading towards Hainan Province and Taiwan.”

“Guilty. It looks like they’re not moving in large numbers, but are gradually moving the entire army forward.”

“…”

“That’s why. They say they’re playing Go like removing stones without letting American satellites see them.”

“Thank you for the information. We will check and prepare for it.”

The news that China had begun to move like a snake was not particularly surprising.

It was not difficult to predict that China would choose expansion rather than compromise and cooperation to overcome the harsh winter.

In China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, livestock frequently froze to death during two winters, and desertification was accelerating.

In addition, in China, a new phenomenon called the winter migration was occurring along with the Lunar New Year migration.

After experiencing two winters, a phenomenon occurred in which the people living in northern China moved indiscriminately south.

This year, as the third winter began, the phenomenon was becoming more pronounced. People at the refugee level were heading south without any plan.

It was a problem of a completely different dimension from the migration of migrant workers in the past to find jobs.

Although the movement of ethnic minorities was blocked by policy, Han Chinese who had settled in the autonomous regions of ethnic minorities were forced to flock to the cities in the southwest.

As a result, many high-ranking officials from Beijing’s Zhongnanhai began to move to Qingdao, Shanghai, and other places.

The Chinese authorities even announced a policy of giving disadvantageous personnel treatment to Communist Party officials who move their families out of Beijing.

Beijing was uninhabitable due to the harsh cold and environmental pollution. The capital could not be moved due to concerns about the traditional significance of the Forbidden City and political and social repercussions.

…

Although all of North Korea’s industrial facilities were at the level of the 1970s, its production capacity and stockpile of conventional weapons were superior to those of most European countries.

50,000 RPG-7 launchers and 150,000 warheads made in North Korea arrived at the Mindanao Sinheung Camp from the port of Chongjin.

It was sent from Bongao Airport to Turkey on an OSSAC transport plane, and then to Kurdistan via the Kurdish route established by OSSIA.

We intentionally leaked this fact.

This was because they thought that the very fact that OSS was supporting Kurdistan would give them strength.

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