Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 78



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Episode 78 – Operation

The audience became solemn at Captain Choi Eun-seok’s words.

It was only for a moment, but it seemed as if he had regained some feeling he had forgotten for a while.

I thought that we would not be able to get out of the vortex of war without any consequences.

“Captain Choi Eun-seok is correct. I wish it was an easy operation. They wouldn’t have dragged us in.”

-…

Colonel Choi Eun-seok added:

“The only country that knows the waters of the South China Sea as well as we do is China, not the United States or the Philippines. “At least in the water, we have to deal with China.”

The will to succeed in an impossible mission seemed to be blooming in people’s hearts.

– The family goes on the Rator’s ship. Although I am here. I still have friends and relatives in Korea.

– If we succeed, we can prevent Korean soldiers, and indeed our youth, from being driven to the battlefield.

– If this operation is successful. We have nuclear-powered ships. You can go out to any sea in the world.

– You have to come up with an operation plan first.

– Representative, please create a name for the operation first.

“yes. For specific plans, receive an intelligence report from the CIA. “I have to do it with Admiral Son Il.”

“…”

“For convenience of communication, we will name the operation first. The name of the operation is…”

Everyone’s eyes were on me. I had to come up with a name that responded to the look in their eyes. It had to be a name that made your heart beat.

“The name of the operation is ‘Myeongryang’.”

– ah.

– Ah, bright light!

-Something makes my heart pound.

“Lee Chungmugong defended the country with the remaining 12 ships. The turtle ship was lost in Chilcheonryang. But we have two submarines.”

Everyone there was from the Republic of Korea Navy. Even director Kim Jun-myeong.

To Koreans who were obsessed with the navy, or rather with the military, the Battle of Myeongnyang by Admiral Yi Sun-sin was a name that conveyed strong will and hope.

“ah! We also decided to receive access to the U.S. reconnaissance and surveillance satellite.”

– Surveillance satellite?

– But who operates it?

“I was originally a developer and hacker. “I’ve even tried sneaking in.”

– Sigh~ What the CEO is…

– I knew you worked with headquarters (National Intelligence Service), but…

“Operator, the United States will take care of it. All you need is our reconnaissance and interception information. Based on that, we plan to plan our own operation and receive support from the U.S. Navy.”

– How much will the US Navy help?

– For no reason, they put us in danger…

“We will actively help. If we fail, it will be difficult for the U.S. Navy and, indeed, the United States. “It is World War III, a multinational war fought in Europe and East Asia.”

– but. If we fail, we will have to take greater risks.

“This is not a leisurely time for self-interest or competition for hegemony. “They are soldiers too.”

Captain Choi Eun-seok stepped forward.

“Everyone’s will has been confirmed. “It would be best for each of us to stick to our remaining missions and wait for the U.S. intelligence report and Admiral Son Il.”

“yes. Everyone is ready. “I’ll see you at the next strategy meeting.”

As soon as the meeting ends. We received notification that two OSSAC 777Fs landed at Bongao Airport one after another.

Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok had brought Bayraktar from Turkye.

I’m not sure if that will help against aircraft carriers. It was a moment when even a single bullet felt precious.

At Bongao Airport, there was no time for Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok’s voice to become quiet.

– Now, now, slowly… Take your time!

– Be careful, be careful, Joshim!

The Boeing 777F aircraft was loaded with not only Bayraktar but also various missiles, so Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok’s nerves were likely to be sharp.

One thing that is disappointing is that even though two 777Fs were sent. Of the 50 Bayraktars prepared by Ghost Bear, only 30 arrived at Bongao Airport.

This was because there were more control equipment and various missiles than expected.

Based on his on-site judgment, Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok seemed to have placed more emphasis on transporting support equipment than on the number of aircraft.

It was about time to load the cargo of 777F onto the truck and move to Sinheung Camp.

OSS No. 1 jet also arrived over Bongao Airport. Vice President Son Il, or rather Admiral, was on board there.

Send Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok and the truck to Sinheung Camp. I smoked a cigarette with Director Kim Jun-myeong.

– Suuuuup, hoo~

“Director!”

“yes. CEO.”

“Take a leisurely trip around the world on a yacht. “It seems like just yesterday when I and I were fighting pirates in the waters of Somalia.”

“Iknow, right. Several years have already passed. “Where is the world going?”

“I don’t even know where I’m going. “It just so happens that I’m here and I’m trying to go somewhere.”

“… I will go with you wherever you go.”

Enjoying a romantic relationship with director Kim Jun-myeong.

G650 ER Unit 1 landed. Admiral Son Il landed in the trap.

We put him in the car and drove to Shinheung Camp and called a strategy meeting. In the car, we explained what had happened and our strategic assets.

Admiral Son also could not hide his surprised eyes, but his stern expression did not change.

While on the move, I confirmed with Deputy Director Lee that the CIA’s intelligence report had arrived via security transmission.

An expanded operations meeting began in the Shinheung Camp operations room.

I briefly briefed on all progress made so far. Intelligence reports arrived from the CIA and the U.S. Navy, respectively. Everyone gathered together and reviewed it together.

Through the report, it was possible to determine the approximate location and expected movement route of the Chinese aircraft carrier.

The unanimous opinion was that due to the nature of submarine operations, communications between command and submarines had to be extremely limited.

Just as dangerous as enemy sonar was the risk of your location being exposed during communication.

The plan was summarized as follows.

Determine the submarine’s ambush location. The plan was to mobilize all strategic assets and carry out a deception operation to lure the Chinese aircraft carrier group there.

Captain Choi Eun-seok reported the deep-sea topographic information of the South China Sea that had been obtained so far.

– From the trench here to here, there is a long stretch of rift valley.

– You can use this as a sonar or sonic shade.

– This is a complex canyon area, so of course it is possible to ambush a submarine. It is useful as a cover zone.

– Captain! If it’s such a good location, wouldn’t the Chinese military know about it?

– yes. You know. However, you would not expect a U.S. Navy submarine to arrive here after passing through Taiwanese waters or the Philippine Sea.

– And it is impossible to monitor all vulnerable areas of the South China Sea’s underwater terrain with sonar.

– Even if you know, it is difficult to find a hidden submarine that has landed in the sonic shadow area of ​​the ocean floor. At that time, the engine and active sonar are turned off.

– The problem is somewhere else.

It was like that. The problem was somewhere else.

Taking on an entire enemy aircraft carrier group with two submarines, or even just one, was a mission that made no sense. Firepower was absolutely lacking.

The more I compared power, the more skeptical I began to feel. I was so obsessed with submarines that I had overlooked China’s naval power.

There was silence in the operation room. No one could come up with a definite solution.

Captain Choi Eun-seok’s eyes were changing.

“I will become bait for Lee Hoe-young.”

No one, no one could say anything. I, too, was momentarily speechless in surprise.

“That’s not possible. I would rather give up the operation. My thoughts were short. I’m sorry. “We will find another way.”

“CEO!”

“It’s not possible. “It doesn’t make sense to call it bait.”

“CEO! “Don’t you know that if we don’t do it this time, there’s no telling how much bigger sacrifices we’ll have to make?”

“But that doesn’t work. Since I’m a small person, I only have one person. “You are more important than a hundred or a thousand other people.”

Captain Choi Eun-seok was calling me, no matter how much I begged.

“CEO!”

“It’s not possible. Let’s just abandon the base here, take all the ships, and head to the Pacific. “Just buy an island while you’re at it.”

Although we have fought several battles so far. He was confident every time.

We had overwhelming power. This was possible because we had faith that our people would not die.

But this time was different. The more the operation became more concrete, the greater the risk seemed.

There was silence again in the operation room.

Captain Choi Eun-seok quietly opened his mouth in a low, clear voice.

“CEO. It has been over 30 years since I boarded a submarine. “I participated in RIMPAC training in 2004 and left my name in the legend created by my comrades.”

“…”

“And under the leader’s instructions, we are even able to distinguish even single stones in the waters of the South China Sea. “I’m not the type of person who can go wrong that easily.”

“…”

“Our crew members of the Lee Hoi-young also circled the world twice with the same determination.”

“…”

“CEO! “The submarine itself is a bait and a trap.”

“…”

“CEO!”

“…”

“If the representative abandons the base and leaves. I will stay here. “I’ll go back to our Navy and do some son-in-law.”

“Captain! “Why are you doing this?”

It was the first time I saw Captain Choi Eun-seok’s strong expression. He was clenching his molars so hard that his jaw muscles stood out.

“I will be more stubborn than the CEO.”

He turned his chair halfway and sat down with his back to me.

Admiral Son Il opened his mouth.

“I understand Captain Choi Eun-seok’s decision and the CEO’s feelings. “I would have made the same decision no matter which side I was on.”

“…”

“But Mr. Representative. This is war. “It is a blessing to have a commander like Choi Eun-seok in our current situation.”

“Isn’t what Lee Chung-mugong said that he was just going to die?”

“…”

“Retreat is also an operation. “A retreat without an operation may result in greater sacrifices.”

I glanced at Captain Choi Eun-seok. He half-turned, not even leaning on the backrest, but sitting with his back straight and his arms crossed.

For the first time, it occurred to me that I would never be able to defeat anyone.

“Oh, I understand.”

Suddenly, the sound of a chair being pulled was heard. It was Captain Choi Eun-seok.

“yes. CEO. Do well…”

“I haven’t accepted it yet. “I’ll come back after smoking a cigarette and getting some fresh air, so come up with a plan to persuade me.”

Then he opened the door to the operation room and went out.

When I saw director Kim Jun-myeong follow me, I waved him off. I wanted to be alone even for a moment.

I walked blindly.

Before I knew it, my steps had reached the dock where Sonatore was anchored. It was the first small dock built when Sinheung Camp was built.

I lit a cigarette.

– Seeueueup

– Fuuuuu~

‘How did we end up here?’

‘Am I doing well?’

‘Shall we tie up Captain Choi Eun-seok and go to Kiribati?’

I felt my lips getting hot. The cigarette had burned all the way to the filter.

As I was about to take out another cigarette and light it, I heard a familiar voice.

“CEO! ha ha ha.”

It was Captain Kim Chang-gi. It was the captain of Sonyatore who taught me about the sea. As it happened, it was someone I hadn’t seen in a really long time.

“Our representative. You seem to be worried. ha ha ha”

“Oh, there’s something like that.”

“I don’t know what it is. “Suddenly, I remember what the CEO said when I went to Italy to take over Sonyatre.”

“What am I saying?”

“haha. The CEO said at that time. He asked, ‘What if the motor yacht engine breaks down in the middle of the ocean?’”

“Ah… I remember. In the airplane ···.”

“My answer at that time. So there are two engines.”

“Ah haha”

“There are two organs that are important to humans. “It has two eyes, two ears, and two bells.”

“…”

“There has to be a backup for everything. I just live without knowing that. “Cluck.”

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