Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 70



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Episode 70 – Super Galaxy

People were just looking at my mouth.

“But historically, idiots have always brought disaster to humanity.”

Hyein said, bringing both hands to her face.

“brother. scary.”

“What we can do. Protect yourself in case of emergency. “If that is not possible, we have no choice but to avoid it.”

Director Kim Jun-myeong’s expression darkened.

“If you are in a situation to protect yourself…”

“The small domino called Belarus has toppled the big domino.”

“And then…”

“Other dominoes waiting for it will fall.”

“If it’s that other domino, maybe it’s North Korea…”

“They don’t have the power to knock down the dominoes, nor do they have the benefit of doing so. “Sometimes it will show its presence by scaring you.”

“Then where are you talking about?”

“It may not be such a simple problem. “If another domino falls, the last domino that will most directly affect us will be China.”

– Ah~

– Miss, China again.

– Anyway, there is America…

“There is instability on both sides of the Strait between China and Taiwan. Kashmir on the border between India and Pakistan…”

“So you’re saying China might invade Taiwan?”

“If they do, they will try to occupy it rather than invade it. If that happens, the United States will have to fight a multinational war in both Europe and East Asia.”

– Sigh~

“If a large-scale intervention by the United States is expected in that war, the strategic move is to destroy the U.S. air force bases in Okinawa, Japan and the Philippines first…”

“If that happens, ah…”

“If that situation gets to that point, it would be helpful for North Korea to launch even a small military provocation.”

“The words . . .”

“That way, there will be a justification for Korea not to be caught up in a cross-Strait war. “If we leave, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces will use poison.”

“Perhaps Russia will accept America’s recommendation and withdraw its troops?”

“Um… you know the saying, ‘You die and I die’, right?”

– Yes / That’s right.

– They say it’s an expression that’s only used in Korea.

“yes. “I know that, but there is a Russian proverb that says, ‘Death does not choose.’”

– They say you don’t choose death…

“It means we’re all going to die anyway.”

“…”

“I think this means the same thing as ‘You die and I die.’”

– Yes…

“I think it is the Russian sentiment and will to war that killed Germany during World War II as tens of millions of people died.”

“…”

Everyone could not hide their anxious eyes.

The way to calm that anxiety was, paradoxically, to continue doing what you normally do.

Just then, I received a call from Vice President Jin Min-gyu.

It said that a final interview was needed with General Kim Woong, a candidate for president of OSS Air Cargo.

I sent the OSS ER1 jet to Korea. I was planning to bring him to Shinheung Camp and conduct an interview.

The day after OSS ER 1 jet departed Bongao Airport. Vice President Jin Min-gyu and General Kim Woong arrived at Tawi-Tawi.

The appearance of General Kim Woong coming down from the trap gave the impression of a simple and sophisticated person with not a single hair out of place.

“General. Thank you for your trouble in coming.”

“no. “Thanks to the considerate flight, I arrived comfortably.”

I greeted him briefly and got into the car together.

He showed us around Shinheung Camp. Then we went to the dock where our submarine and logistics support ship were anchored.

Although General Kim Woong was unwavering. He seemed quite surprised when he saw the nuclear submarine ARK and the 39,000-ton 9th ship.

“This… this.”

“It is a Typhoon-class, nuclear-powered submarine.”

“How do I do this?”

“Did you see the news that Ukraine attacked Severodvinsk?”

General Kim Woong’s eyes turned to the left, above his forehead, as if he was reminded of something. (memory gaze: memory gaze)

“yes? ah ··· ”

“That is the nuclear submarine that was said to have been seized by the Ukrainian Security Service at that time, and in fact it was ours.”

“ah! then ···.”

“You will gradually find out the details.”

General Kim Woong was staring at the ARK as if he were lost.

“Better than I imagined. The scale is enormous. “You deserve your own airline.”

I returned to the conference room and started interviewing him.

“General!”

“Yes, you say so. CEO.”

“This position is not for interviewing candidates for president.”

“…”

“I brought you here, not for an interview, but to introduce the OSS and myself.”

“Now that you say that, I don’t know what to do.”

“I want to grow OSS Air Cargo into an international PMC airline. “I sincerely hope that the general will join us.”

“I am just grateful that my capabilities can be used. “I will do my best, no matter how small it may be.”

“thank you. “General.”

“But I have a question.”

“Yes, you say so.”

“What model do you think will be the first aircraft to be introduced?”

“First, we are thinking about two Boeing 777Fs, three C-5Ms, and three C-130 transport planes.”

General Kim Woong’s eyes were seen sparkling. He cleared his voice and continued.

“Ah, just looking at the model you chose. “I can see the CEO’s concerns and intentions.”

“I think the main force will probably be the C-5 M.”

“Yes, it is. Recently, the U.S. military’s demand for air supply has increased explosively. and”

“…”

“In a complex world, the demand for the 777F, which has a long range, is likely to be significant.”

I looked back at Vice President Jin Min-gyu. He nodded, indicating that he was waiting for instructions.

“Vice President. Please supply the models I mentioned as soon as possible. “It is important to secure the aircraft even at twice the new order amount.”

“yes. “I understand what you mean.”

Discussions have been concluded to make OSS Air Cargo a PMC airline specializing in military supply. The main customer seemed to be the US military.

It seemed unlikely that the plane would be idle due to the extensive connections and information of General Kim Woong, a former Vice Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The main aircraft, the C-5 M, was Lockheed Martin’s Strategic Airlifter, known by the nickname Super Galaxy.

The plane was literally a strategic transport aircraft that could carry tanks and helicopters in its cargo compartment.

The specifications of the C-5 M Super Galaxy, which can accommodate six 42-seater tour buses, were as follows.

* * * * * * * * * *

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

Length: 75.31 m

Wingspan: 67.89 m

Height: 19.84 m

Crew: 7 people

Cargo capacity: 127.46 tons

Maximum takeoff weight: 381.024 tons

Engine: 4 GE CF6-80C2 (51,000 pounds of thrust)

Maximum speed: 855 km per hour

Operating altitude: 11,850 m

Range:

8,898 km, solo flight 12,964 km

(You can load cargo and fly directly from an airfield in Korea to Tawi-Tawi Bongao Airport, where Shinheung Camp is located)

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The Boeing 777F could not carry as much cargo as the Super Galaxy, but it was able to fly the longest distance among existing cargo planes, with a range of 14,816 km. (Half the Earth’s circumference is 20,000 km)

…

While wrapping up the meeting, Vice President Jin Min-gyu looked at me as if he had forgotten something.

“CEO. “That helicopter you mentioned earlier.”

“ah. A Chinook helicopter.”

“yes. CH-47 H, I decided to receive it through the US Naval Base. “I think you should send ship number 9.”

“Where should I go?”

“This is Camilo Oasis Naval Base in the Philippines.”

“What about the pilot?”

“General Kim here connected me, so I’m waiting at the U.S. Naval Base.”

General Kim Woong continued the conversation as if he had something else to say.

“There is a representative. Now that I have joined the company, I don’t think the title ‘General’ suits me.”

“Then, since you are in charge of the airline, should I be the president?”

“No, that’s not out of the question either. And from a practical standpoint, I think a vice president would be good.”

“all right. Vice President Kim Woong.”

…

The two vice presidents Jin Min-gyu and Kim Woong returned to Korea on the OSS ER Unit 1. I felt proud, as if I had solved a big problem.

Now it was time to get the floating dock that Hanwha Ocean Vice President Han Gyu-dong had talked about. This time, I called Director Jeong Si-woon again.

“Director, did you have a good vacation?”

“yes. “Thanks to you, I had a really good rest.”

“I need you to fly to the Netherlands this time.”

“haha. yes.”

“This time, Vice President Jin flew into Korea on OSS No. 1, so it would be a little more convenient if you use that plane.”

“ah! thank you But what happened this time…?”

“We are acquiring the Vanguard from Dockwise Ltd of the Netherlands.”

“There are many similar floating docks and lift ships. Does it have to be the Vanguard?”

“yes. That’s the biggest thing. Please make it happen with the Vanguard.”

“yes. All right.”

“Director Jeong, use your discretion in negotiations, and if things don’t go well, ask for an amount you can’t refuse.”

“yes. “We will leave as soon as we are ready.”

…

Dockwise’s Vanguard was built more than 20 years ago.

It was a semi-submersible large cargo ship capable of carrying the heaviest cargo in the world.

As well as transporting large ships. It could be used as a floating dock.

It was 275m long and 70m wide, and was huge, with a deck area of ​​11,300m2.

If an overhang was possible, a ship nearly 300 meters long could be lifted and moved in the water.

It was a lift cargo ship and floating dock that could semi-submerge and carry not only the ARK, but also the 9th ship and the ESB to be manufactured in the future. (If you’re in a hurry, you can launch Bayraktar from the deck.)

Nevertheless, it was able to sail the ocean at a speed of 14 knots.

…

Three hectic days passed by.

72 hours had passed since the United States issued an ultimatum to Russia and Belarus.

Russia remained unresponsive. America’s participation in the war became a fait accompli.

As a result, four countries directly participated in the war between Russia and Ukraine. It developed into a multinational international war in which all NATO countries became involved.

Moreover, if there was a slight mistake, the Baltic countries and Poland would also fall into conflict.

The news was busy reporting news of the U.S. military participating in the war.

The American media asked, ‘Is this okay?’ There was extensive reporting on the movements and trends of U.S. troops to the point where one might wonder.

The U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet, responsible for the Mediterranean and parts of the Atlantic, has completed its deployment.

Two aircraft carriers were dispatched to the Adriatic and Aegean Seas.

George HW Bush, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

– USS George HW Bush (CVN-77)

Gerald R Ford, a Gerald Ford-class aircraft carrier

– USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

It wasn’t just the aircraft carrier that was moving.

…

C-5M Super Galaxy

Dockwise Vanguard

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