Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 76



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Episode 76 – Airbus

Considering that the CIA is convinced of China’s invasion of Taiwan. I could only guess that China would cross the two sides of the Strait at an inflection point in the Russo-U.S. war.

Some people think that I ordered everything in advance with a well-thought-out plan. In reality, it was just a spontaneous and intuitive judgment and execution.

Anyway.

There was no need to break the faith of those who believed that I had a prepared plan.

Rather, if you can use that belief as your driving force and confidence. I had to keep acting.

Director Kim Wan-jun spoke to me.

“CEO!”

“yes?”

“Did you anticipate this situation when you sent us to Kiribati?”

“Ah, well, it’s not like that. “I just feel like this place is small.”

“Wow, like Director Lee Shin-young said, don’t you have a miraculous spirit? “Just looking at the money being made…”

“Well, that might be the case. haha.”

“What is it? “What is this obedient attitude of acceptance?”

“To be honest, when I start something, I have never carefully considered it. haha.”

“Huh~ Well then, a colonel or a general just showed up. Do this~ Do that~ Is that so?”

“ha ha ha. “It’s not like that, I just follow the first thought that comes to mind.”

“Without even worrying about it?”

“I don’t think so. “It means not delaying a decision on matters that are useless even if you calculate and weigh them.”

“Hya~ I wish I could do that too.”

“Well, ‘Should I do it or not?’ “When you’re worried…”

“When?”

“Whenever I feel upset, whether it’s gambling, driving, or shopping, I don’t do it at all. “I do it when I need help or a bigger goal.”

“Hoo~”

“And ‘It’s time!’ And whatever feels right, I do it on the spot. haha”

“Anyway, I’ll just trust the CEO.”

“I will just trust Director Wanjun and get it done. haha.”

“oh my. really. I will go to Korea tomorrow and fly to Kiribati with construction company officials. “I’ll use Unit 2.”

“yes yes. “As much as you want.”

Even amid such anxiety, each of us was busy moving about.

Recently newly hired Vice President Kim Woong’s performance was outstanding. He seemed to be taking full advantage of his experience as Deputy Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The introduction of two Lockheed Martin ultra-large transport aircraft, C-5M Super Galaxy, has been confirmed.

There was news that one of them had already arrived at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam via Joint Base Hawaii.

Vice President Kim Woong was also able to introduce an aerial refueling tanker, which I had not thought of.

In addition, it was reported that without waiting for the aerial refueling tanker, two aircraft had already departed from Madrid, Spain, and were heading to Tawi-Tawi Bongao Airport. I was so happy that I jumped.

‘To have two aerial refueling tankers at the same time…’

That’s why I was always worried about the range after choosing the Republic of Kiribati in the Gilbert Islands as my second base. I was even happier because it seemed like Vice President Kim Woong recognized my feelings.

Even if the 777-8 aircraft of the 777X project ordered from Boeing was introduced, it had an insufficient range even when loaded with cargo.

The aerial refueling tanker introduced by Vice President Kim Woong was the Airbus A330 MRTT.

It could load up to 111,000 kg of fuel. Even with 65 tons of fuel loaded, it was able to fly 7,400 km.

– MRTT (MultiRole-Tanker/Transporter)

It was used as an aerial refueling tanker by NATO as well as the Republic of Korea Air Force.

And Vice President Kim Woong used his expertise to enable the flying boom and drogue pod to be operated simultaneously on the aerial refueling tanker to be introduced, allowing it to respond to a variety of aircraft.

We received news that the Dockwise Vanguard also departed from Oman and passed through the British Indian Ocean.

Also, Director Jeong Si-woon was told that a German cruise company had asked him if he would be willing to acquire another cruise ship, so he told him to buy it right away.

Even if not. I was looking for a maritime farming ship or a work ship.

Renovating a cruise ship could be the optimal choice since you would not have to worry about the living conditions of the workers.

The things that had been scattered all this time were being accomplished one by one.

Progress on both things was slow and difficult. It was the introduction of nuclear fuel and Aegis ships.

Immediately, I called Hanwha Ocean Vice President Han Gyu-dong.

“yes. CEO!”

“Vice President, please just build an Aegis ship.”

“Ah, CEO, that’s it. “Because the Aegis system is not that simple…”

“Later is later, please make it first.”

“Oh, what can I do about ACS? “If you don’t have a weapon system, it’s like getting hit with your eyes open.”

– ACS (Aegis Combat System): Refers to the air defense combat system and weapons control system developed by Lockheed Martin, USA –

“yes. I know. “Please consider implanting a weapon system in the future and start with construction.”

“It won’t be easy… but what if it doesn’t work out?”

“If that doesn’t work, we will either sell it as scrap metal or provide it to Hanwha Ocean for free. “Please start with drying.”

“ah ···. Since this is the representative’s will, we will proceed without weapons systems. Anyway, you are amazing. I envy that guts. haha”

“I will send you the details by email. Bigger and stronger than King Jeongjo’s ship. Please do a double or triple backup with the highest specifications. “Don’t worry about the cost.”

“yes yes. “I know the CEO’s tastes and will very well.”

“Oh, and if you know a retired admiral with experience in operating Aegis ships, it would be great if you could introduce me.”

“Oh. “The timing is amazing.”

“yes?”

“It just so happens that Admiral Son Il has been an advisor to our company for two years. “He was the commander of the Third Fleet.”

“Oh, do you know about the existence of our company?”

“sure. This is already a dream company for retired Navy officers. haha.”

“Then tell him that I would like to meet you. If you accept, we will send our jet.”

“yes. “I will.”

Normally, Air Force and Navy generals would serve as advisors or advisors to defense companies for one to two years after retirement. Although it had an actual advisory role, it was a kind of consideration for social adaptation.

However, if you are a retired general in your early 50s. It was true that even though I could retire completely, it was difficult to adapt to society again.

Even if you don’t entrust the Aegis ship. As the number of ships in the OSS increased, there was a need for people with experience in integrated maritime operations.

Equipped with two submarines, a logistics support ship, a patrol ship, three expeditionary mobile base ships, and an Aegis ship.

Although it is somewhat asymmetrical, it will have a power that can be called a fleet.

Perhaps a civilian-led 4th fleet will be created in Korea.

suddenly!

‘Am I spending too much money?’ She had an idea. This is because, at some point, I have been living without keeping the balance in mind.

I called Namgoong Han, head of the asset management team, who recently moved permanently to Tawi-Tawi.

He also became a man with assets worth hundreds of billions of won thanks to his high performance. He remained OSLAM’s investment advisor and was its de facto general manager.

“Director Nam!”

“Yes, representative.”

“I was suddenly curious about how much our assets were. “It’s been a long time since I paid attention.”

“Even if that wasn’t the case, I wanted to report it to you. “I was putting it off because I thought you were too busy.”

“okay. “I think you can simply tell me the total amount.”

“yes. Excluding real estate and other movable assets managed by Director Lee Shin-young, the amount is approximately KRW 1,100 trillion.”

“yes? By net worth?”

“Yes, it is all net cash equivalent.”

“I think I’ve spent a lot of money so far…”

“I don’t know if this is a good thing. Even if we do it safely, due to our investment structure, whenever the world situation changes rapidly. “Every time bad news comes, money increases.”

“Oh, I understand. You did a really good job.”

“Thank you for your hard work. Thanks to you, my life has changed. He always lives with a grateful heart.”

…

It’s been a long time since I was insensitive to money, but I couldn’t help but be surprised by the story of 1,100 trillion won.

It exceeded the U.S. annual defense budget and was several times the wealth of Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk. However, it was not at a level comparable to that of Bin Salman, who had 2,800 trillion won.

– Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud: Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia –

…

Vice President Han Gyu-dong sent me a message saying that Admiral Son Il was very interested in my proposal. He sent the OSS No. 1 jet.

Captain Shin Hee-rip and OSL staff were on the G650 ER jet sent to escort Admiral Son Il.

The first jet returned to Tawi-Tawi within a day. Admiral Son I-il came to Sinheung Camp with Captain Shin Hee-rip.

I headed to the Shinheung Camp dock with them.

Admiral Son Il’s reaction upon seeing the submarine and logistics support ship docked at the dock was different from General Kim Woong’s.

In particular, when they saw the ARK, they seemed more impressed than surprised.

“Oh, is that a nuclear submarine?”

“yes. That’s right. “It was brought with great difficulty from Severodvinsk, Russia.”

“Seeing in person the object that is our Navy’s dream, I am deeply moved.”

“Yes. “I think it is more urgent than an aircraft carrier.”

Admiral Son Il opened his mouth in a serious voice, and the sound seemed to get louder.

“Yes, it is. On the surface, an aircraft carrier may seem attractive, but if you think about the manpower and costs for maintaining and operating an aircraft carrier group. “I think nuclear submarines, which are asymmetrical forces, are a priority.”

As an admiral of the Republic of Korea Navy, it seemed like he was expressing his usual convictions.

The interview with Admiral Son was practically like an in-house meeting. He seemed to have already made up his mind before getting on the plane.

He was already deeply involved in the design of the ESB ship being built at Hanwha Ocean. We informed him that preparations were being made to introduce the Aegis ship.

“If that happens, the ESB can fully function as a landing ship. OSS will have a fully equipped fleet.”

“yes. “I’m looking forward to that.”

“Ah, we used to say that the OSS would become the 4th Fleet. That makes it real.”

“It’s the 4th Fleet… that’s okay. haha.”

“I’m not just saying this. In fact, when our naval officers apply for discharge, they ask, ‘Are you going to the 4th Fleet?’ “I even make jokes about it.”

“When the time comes . . . I might end up playing that role.”

“What does that mean if there is a call from the nation…?”

“I may not be able to respond to every call. That could be possible.”

“It seems that the current situation or war situation will not be far away.”

“yes. That’s why I have a lot of worries, too.”

…

Admiral Son Il gave him the title of Vice President of OSS. With this, three vice presidents were completely appointed.

OSL Vice President Jin Min-gyu / OSSAC Vice President Kim Woong / OSS Vice President Son I-il

Vice President Son Il rides on the OSS No. 1 jet. He went to Korea again.

Now, he was not an advisor to Hanwha Ocean, but a vice president of OSS. He decided to take charge of the construction and commissioning of ESBs and Aegis ships.

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Meanwhile, a message came from Deputy Director Lee.

[important. emergency!!! Representative Lee. Please connect by wire with a secure line.]

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