Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 75



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Episode 75 – 110,000 tons

Deputy Director Lee delivered surprising news. I had to come to my senses.

“So China’s goals end at Taiwan?”

“That is certain based on the information currently available. “Isn’t there something no one knows about war?”

“I see.”

“Korea is also in a state of emergency right now. If something happens, we have to come up with an excuse to get out. “You can’t create a north wind like you used to.”

“They may have already made such preparations.”

“It was like that in the past too. “The intelligence agency alone can’t do a job of that size.”

“Then how?”

“For those kinds of things, the politicians have to take the lead and then we can arrange it.”

“Um… Deputy Director Lee! “Is this a safe line?”

“Oh well then. I’m not doing this on One, Today. “It’s safe, Representative Lee.”

“The CIA knows about the existence of OSS, right?”

“That’s right…”

“How much do you know? “Do you know about the ARK?”

“I knew that from the beginning. “They even knew I had moved to OSS, so I was a little creeped out.”

“then! “Let’s mix the relationships between Korea, the United States, the CIA, and our OSS under China.”

“Well… I mean. Depending on the interests of each country, we will be asked for something. “Is this what you mean?”

“yes. That’s right. Let’s get what we need then. I think it will be difficult for us to refuse certain requests due to various circumstances. “I have to get something.”

“I understand. In that situation, it would be better for you to play the role of bad cop.”

“yes. “I understand what you mean.”

…

Although the information that Deputy Director Lee delivered was surprising and scary news. We had to do our job.

OSL’s recently commissioned cruise ship, the Lateras, arrived at Tawi-Tawi Bongao Port via Incheon and Tongyeong.

Shinheung Camp had a festive atmosphere. The employees’ families and friends came on a luxury cruise ship.

More than anything.

All costs were free, and unlimited long-term stays were possible.

More family members of executives and employees than expected have decided to liquidate their real estate in Korea and stay long-term on the Lake Rater.

The weather in Seoul, with temperatures dropping below -30 degrees, seemed to have played a role in the decision.

As I saw people meeting their families, reuniting with their lovers, and having fun with their friends, I thought that we should protect ourselves in order to share the joy with them.

Even in this damned world, I didn’t want to break their brief happiness. But I still had to prepare.

The captains of each ship and Director Kim Jun-myeong were summoned to the operation room. And he broke the news that China was almost certain to start a war.

Each person said something.

– Oh no!

– That’s right. It looks like our country is also caught up in it.

– Isn’t the Philippines the next target after Taiwan?

“It will be a huge burden on China to expand the front to the Philippines in the early stages of the war. “It is not easy to take control of the Philippines, which is divided into 7,600 islands.”

– Wouldn’t they still aim for a large island like Luzon?

“Even if Luzon Island is occupied, the remaining 7,000 islands will pose a strategic threat, and there are remaining US military bases and the 7th Fleet. “If you calculate military gains and losses, there will be more to lose.”

– As China is big, there are probably a lot of idiots.

“That’s right. “That’s what I’m worried about.”

– What should we do?

– yes. I think you might have some instructions.

“yes. I don’t know what will happen. It is highly likely that our OSS will be tasked with war-related work, either directly or indirectly.”

– ah ···.

– then.

“Although OSS is a multinational company, its parent body is in Korea, and it is also a PMC that the U.S. CIA is paying attention to.”

– The CIA…

“Since this is a PMC with nuclear submarines, we will not make use of its resources in case of emergency. “If you just refuse, there will be a lot of pressure.”

– I guess so. What kind of guys are they…

“Of course, OSS will not do business at a loss. However, we will not engage in dangerous operations.”

“…”

“If we have to carry out a dangerous operation, we will mobilize our financial resources and outsource the service to another PMC, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

– If this is an operation that only OSS can do, and there are benefits to us as well. You have no choice but to do it.

– Yes.

– We are all basically soldiers. There is no such fear.

“yes. Each captain checks the ship’s inspection and readiness. “Please control the agitation of the crew and sailors in case of emergency.”

– yes. All right.

“And Director Kim Junmyeong!”

“Yes, representative.”

“Just in case, please gather the people who can high jump scattered across each team, create a high-altitude infiltration team, and conduct training.”

“all right.”

“And Lieutenant Colonel Park Seo-joon.”

“yes. CEO.”

“Are there any training torpedoes left on the ARK?”

“yes. The training and combat torpedoes that were loaded when we left Sevmash are still there.”

“Then, please prepare for torpedo launch training. Director Kim Wan-jun will be back soon, so please ask for the necessary facilities and equipment.”

“Captain Choi Eun-seok.”

“yes. “Awaiting orders.”

“haha. yes. Among the undersea topography of the South China Sea that has been identified so far, are there any areas that are lacking or empty? Please investigate. “Focusing on tactically advantageous locations and terrain.”

“Captain Kang In-su!”

“yes. “I’m waiting for your word.”

“For ship number 1, promote one of your officers and make him the captain. “You need to fly to Korea.”

“yes. “Then what mission?”

“Our first ESB expeditionary mobile base ship will soon be launched and commissioned. “I would like you to take charge of the ship and pay attention to the hiring of crew and sailors.”

“Ah… I understand.”

In the meantime, Colonel Kang In-su was entrusted with a smaller ship than other captains. His duties also included a lot of coastal patrol missions, which bothered him.

However, he always faithfully performed his duties in silence.

“It is a ship with a full load displacement of 110,000 tons and a length of 258 meters. “Now I am finally entrusted with a ship worthy of Captain Kang In-su.”

– 110,000 tons? The 9th ship, a military support ship, weighs 39,000 tons… Wow!

– Congratulations, Captain.

-Captain Kang In-su. Congratulations.

“yes. thank you I will do my best.”

“And when you pick up the ship from Geoje, I hope you will load it with as much necessary military supplies and supplies as possible. Director Lee Shin-young will help you.”

The start of the meeting was heavy with dark news. It ended on a happy note, with everyone congratulating Colonel Kang In-su on his appointment as ESB captain.

The OSS ESB base ship being built at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo shipyard is,

It was built based on the USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB-7), the US Navy’s newest expeditionary mobile base ship, which was commissioned in 2024.

The length was slightly increased and the front of the deck was flattened to give it an aircraft carrier-like shape. (This was due to the convenience of operating drones and helicopters.)

The name of the first OSS ESB was B1.

B also symbolized the Blue Whale.

The specifications of the OSS B1 ship were as follows.

* * * * * * * * * *

Ship name: OSS-ESB B1

Hull number: B1

Full load displacement: 110,000 tons

Length: 258.8m

Beam: 50.5m

Power system: nuclear power, diesel hybrid

Two reactors OK-650V2 – steam turbine / diesel-electric

Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h)

Range:

20,900 km using diesel

When operating the nuclear reactor: unlimited for 35 years

Number of flight crew members: 33

Crew: 250 fully armed SEALs

Aviation facilities: 4 flight decks and hangars

* * * * * * * * * *

…

Director Kim Wan-jun returned from Kiribati aboard the OSS’s second jet, the G700. He looked exhausted, but his expression was bright.

I felt bad for criticizing him every time I saw him, so I gave him a day off.

next day.

“ruler! Director Wanjun, Wanjun, Wanjun.”

“yes yes. “Let’s get started.”

“How are you prepared?”

“Yes, the candidate sites for the island to be purchased first have been selected. We also completed field visits to two locations. A local office was also set up.”

“oh. What is the local atmosphere like?”

“Well, it’s a place where supplies are so scarce. All it took was a little gift and a friendly look. “The people were simple and nice.”

“ha ha ha.”

“I guess I’ll have to go again soon. Oh, and can I use the jet when calling in Korean construction company officials?”

“Sure, sure. However much. “Please tell me more about that place.”

“yes. One way or another, things were a little easier. The Kiribati government became independent. “It seemed like they were envious of French Polynesia, which was not independent.”

“Ah, I guess it’s capital or something like that.”

“Yes, that’s right. There is no big difference in the natural environment. Compared to resorts in the South Pacific, it was very underdeveloped. So, we were very welcomed and showed a willingness to actively help us.”

“That’s good. I don’t know anything either… “I was worried about territoriality or something like that.”

“And what’s interesting is that there is no word for ‘mountain’ in that country’s language. ha ha ha”

“Ah… haha”

“And in the past, there was great fear that sea levels would rise due to global warming and the country would be eroded. “With some support from the UN, we see mangrove planting continuing.”

“We should have supported you too.”

“yes yes. It’s okay. “We decided to not only support mangrove planting projects, but also support building embankments in vulnerable areas.”

“Well done.”

“And it seems that submerged atolls can be purchased or leased for almost nothing.”

“oh!”

“We have to plant construction structures anyway. I don’t think it makes much of a difference whether it’s land or an atoll submerged to the ankle level. ”

“Sounds like a good idea.”

“But this is just my guess, and we will make a decision in consultation with construction company officials.”

“Yes, yes, I should at least give Director Wanjun a kiss.”

“Ah~ CEO, you’re getting a lot more disgusting these days. “I like the CEO who was just as chic as before.”

“Yes, yes~”

…

People had to be dispatched from Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo shipyard to launch and commission the first OSS expeditionary mobile base ship.

Director Lee Shin-young, who was accompanying Captain Kang In-soo, was instructed to go on a big shopping spree once again.

The purpose was to load a lot of military supplies and supplies onto the OSS B1 ship. Just as she was swooping down several large discount stores on the 9th ship, a military support ship.

Director Wan-Jun Kim wrote down a detailed list of items needed for indoor farming and Kiribati and handed it to Director Shin-Young Lee. When she saw that…

“Director Wanjun, aren’t you doing this too much? “There are too many, right?”

“It’s all necessary… Tsk”

“If you’re going to do this, come with me. “There are a lot of items that I don’t know much about…”

“… Ah, yes, that would be better.”

So the two, arguing, boarded the OSS No. 2 jet and departed for Korea with their companions.

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