Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 77



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Episode 77 – MISSION

Reporting the emergency message from Deputy Director Lee. She felt so anxious that her heart felt cold.

Even while I was walking as if I was running, various thoughts were filling my head.

World War 3 broke out. It was strange that the local residents were not greatly disturbed.

There may be a reason why Tawi Tawi Island is located at the southernmost point among the 7,000 islands in the Philippines. Memories of the Pacific War were just old stories.

I was always afraid of China.

I was curious about their movements, so I checked the news and asked Deputy Director Lee in a message using a dirty word, but there were no unusual signs.

But the lack of movement was making me anxious, like the eye of a typhoon.

As I approached the office, which had a dedicated phone for a secure connection, I started running.

Even as I was running, I could see security emails piling up on my phone. I checked them while running.

The OSS-ESB B1 was launched at the Okpo Shipyard in Geoje Island.

Captain Kang In-su reported that interior construction for commissioning and loading of supplies and munitions are being carried out simultaneously.

Now that Vice President Son Lee-il will add his strength, we will be able to relax.

Meanwhile, the two directors, Kim Wan-jun and Lee Shin-young, landed at Bongao Airport on OSS Unit 1, and a message came along saying they were on their way to Sinheung Camp.

There were so many things going on at the same time. I was fortunate that Director Kim Wan-jun and the three vice presidents were doing their part.

It was the first time Deputy Director Lee used the word emergency.

It was clear that something major had changed in the situation.

As soon as I entered the office. I immediately connected with Deputy Director Lee via a secure line. From the moment she picked up the phone, her heart was pounding.

“Representative Lee. “I was waiting.”

“Deputy Director. “Something is going on.” “That’s right, intelligence has come in through various channels that China’s invasion of Taiwan will begin within 72 hours.”

“ah. “Are you really sure?”

“I’m sure! “Among the various pieces of intelligence, it includes information that has undergone secondary information verification by the CIA.”

“ah ···.”

There are signs of preparation for war that are usually impossible to disguise. Things like actual troop movement, accumulating blood for transfusion, and building infrastructure for amphibious operations.

However, due to the special environment of China and Taiwan and China’s long-standing strategic maneuvers (frequent maneuver drills), it was difficult to distinguish whether it was a preparation for war or a routine movement. Clear signs of war could only be known two or three days before the start of the war.

“Something bigger than that has happened.”

“No, it’s bigger than war? “What on earth?”

“This is true. “It’s so absurd that I can barely even say it with my own mouth.”

“Just say it.”

“Well, to us…”

“Don’t hesitate, just tell me.”

“They ask me to destroy the Chinese aircraft carrier.”

“yes? Is it us? “Who?”

“That’s right, it’s so absurd…”

“Where did you get that request?”

“Well… so to speak… the idea came from the CIA. After he went through the U.S. government.”

“…”

“Now our government authorities want to be stronger.”

“Why our government?”

“In the process of the United States requesting the OSS to destroy a Chinese aircraft carrier, the issue of Korean military participation in the Taiwan War became involved.”

“then. Are you saying that instead of the Korean military participating in the war, we should sink the Chinese aircraft carrier?”

“I don’t know which came first.”

“…”

“I think our government officials used that as one of their means of avoiding war.”

“No, it’s up to anyone.”

“So, that’s right. There’s a bit of a twist here. “Let’s bring the OSS case to the CIA’s headquarters (National Intelligence Service).”

“…”

“Then you asked if Korea could not participate in the war. It suddenly became OK…”

“ah ···.”

“That fact was reported to the higher-ups. “I went all the way to number one.”

“I didn’t think it would turn out this way…”

“That’s right. Ugh.”

Now that it’s like this. I thought that I should not be dragged around by either the United States or the head.

“first. I will tell you what I mean. “Please tell this to both the U.S. and our authorities.”

“I understand.”

“Construction of the Aegis ship, enrichment of nuclear fuel, and nuclearization of the to-be-built Aegis ship. And if U.S. military operational support is guaranteed. “I will accept the operation…”

Deputy Director Lee’s voice grew louder.

“what! “Are you sure you want to?”

“yes. If my offer is not accepted. I’m going to take all my troops and all my assets and go to Kiribati in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. “Please tell me.”

“Kiribati?”

“We are preparing a second base.”

“Anyway, you’ll only accept the mission if all four conditions are met, right? “Well, a euphemistic method of rejection would be fine.”

“yes. “As long as the United States has added our OSS power as an option.”

“more?”

“If the conditions are not met. Please make it clear that we will be withdrawing all OSS troops to the Republic of Kiribati.”

“ah ···.”

“In other words. If a situation arises where we cannot participate in the war because the conditions are not met. To remove the OSS from being a strategic tool of war.”

“…”

“We are talking about moving our base to the middle of the Pacific Ocean.”

“Oh, I see. But are you really going to do it?”

“yes. Damn the world, what can’t you do, whether it’s an aircraft carrier or running away to the middle of the Pacific?”

“…”

“And regarding cooperation with the U.S. military, I will send it separately via security message. What comes to mind right now is access to reconnaissance satellites and operational sharing and cooperation between OSS and the U.S. Navy.”

“I understand what you mean.”

…

After hearing Deputy Director Lee talk about cooperation with the United States, I disconnected the security connection.

The first OSS jet was urgently sent to Korea.

The purpose was to urgently bring Admiral Son Il to Sinheung Camp.

It was for emergency planning and communication with the U.S. Navy.

Key OSS figures were summoned to the office in Sinheung Camp.

In the midst of the anxious and hectic wait for them, a call came from SBU Ghost Bear saying that the first batch of Bayraktar was ready.

It was said that 50 airframes, control systems, UMTAS anti-tank missiles, and 70mm Cirit rockets were prepared at the Turkiye Baykar factory.

Since it was sensitive cargo, we requested air support from Vice President Kim Woong. Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok was instructed to carry out the Bayraktar transport operation with the OSS small area.

Even if the wings of the TB-3 were folded, it seemed like it would not be possible to load several of them on the 777F.

He left it to Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok’s on-site judgment and advised him not to overdo it. It involved transporting real missiles and rockets.

OSSAC Unit 1 Boeing 777F departed from Tawi-Tawi Bongao Airport for Türkiye.

And the remaining 777F No. 2 also departed from Incheon Airport in Korea to Turkye.

And I received news from Deputy Director Lee that the United States and our government accepted all the conditions I presented.

Both countries seemed to be in a hurry.

…

I had to hide my anxiety, even from myself.

Strangely, my people seemed to expect me to have some answers.

However, even though I was a person, there was no clear answer or solution.

People gathered in the camp operation room.

They were Captains Choi Eun-seok and Shin Hee-rip, Lieutenant Colonel Park Eun-seok, and Director Kim Jun-myeong. They were informed that China would invade Taiwan within 72 hours.

Each of them could not hide their surprise.

He then brought up the story that South Korea and the United States had requested an operation to sink a Chinese aircraft carrier.

– yes?

– What did you say?

– No way …

There was silence for a moment. The one who broke the silence was Captain Choi Eun-seok of the Lee Hoe-young.

“If we accept the operation, does it really mean that the Korean military will not have to participate in the war?”

“I tend not to trust the words of intelligence officials in any country.”

“…”

“This idea originated from the CIA, but since it was a consultation between officials of the two governments, it will at least have the effect of delaying participation in the war for a considerable period of time.”

“and···.”

“…”

“We must succeed! I have to survive. Promises will be kept. “If I fail, it will be like nothing happened.”

– Oh~

– yes···.

– I guess so. It’s a secret operation that no one knows about…

“Still, I guess I should do it.”

– Captain! How do we deal with aircraft carriers?

– … There’s nothing that can’t be done. It’s really dangerous.

Captain Choi Eun-seok calmed his voice for a moment and continued speaking calmly.

“If we can step up and prevent the Republic of Korea from falling into a trap. “What greater honor can there be for a soldier than that?”

Everyone said nothing and there was just silence. Captain Choi Eun-seok continued his story.

“and. If only there was a hole for us to escape. “The United States wouldn’t have even proposed it.”

“I know how Captain Choi Eun-seok feels. However, this should not be done unconditionally. “Then not only we but the Korean government will be dragged into it.”

“Then what?”

“We requested nuclear fuel enrichment and the introduction of Aegis ships.”

– Although it is necessary.

– But will the United States agree to the conditions?

“If you look at the current situation. “I guess I have no choice but to listen.”

– Still, it’s a risk…

“I agree. “It is difficult, but I think it is worth a try, both for ourselves and for the country.”

– Although our interests and national security are at stake…

“And China doesn’t know about the existence of our ARK. Plus, it’s right under the South China Sea.”

– That’s right. It’s the perfect place to stab China.

– Oh, so the submarine dock and the roof…

“yes. “We did not anticipate the current war situation, but we took that action to avoid satellite surveillance.”

– still. There is no doubt that it is a very difficult and dangerous operation.

As the conversation gets longer. Deputy Director Lee contacted me through a secure line. He made people wait on the spot and started talking on the phone.

“Yes, conductor.”

“Representative Lee. It seems America is in a hurry. “They say they agree to all the conditions you suggested.”

“…”

“In addition, it is said that access to reconnaissance satellites, maneuver operations for the US 7th Fleet, and deception operations are also provided to OSS.”

“It doesn’t mean that the United States will just sit back and watch.”

“Okay. “In the current mood, he seems willing to do anything.”

“yes. All right. Deputy Director, please pay attention to guarantees and safety measures for keeping promises. “I will prepare the rest with the people here.”

“I understand.”

I disconnected from Deputy Director Lee and shared the information with everyone. He seemed somewhat relieved that the United States was actively helping. The anxiety didn’t seem to go away.

– However, since it is an aircraft carrier, it would have to deal with the entire Chinese aircraft carrier battle group…

– No matter how much you think about it… is it really possible? They say the US is helping, but we don’t know how far it will go, and with two submarines?

– What about aircraft carrier flyers? Moreover, one submarine, the Lee Hoi-young, is unarmed. It’s too reckless.

Captain Choi Eun-seok stepped forward. There was a sense of solemnity in his bright voice.

“At RIMPAC training in 2004!”

Everyone’s eyes in the operation room turned to Captain Choi Eun-seok.

“With one of our diesel submarines, we sank all the enemy ships, including their aircraft carriers. “That’s what submarines are for.”

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