Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 85



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Episode 85 – SSN

Admiral Son Il, who was standing with a happy expression, opened his mouth.

“CEO! “It’s a huge success.”

“Is that so? I’m really curious about the situation. Please explain at least briefly.”

“yes. Operation Myeongryang was a huge success. But Taiwan eventually fell into the hands of China.”

“Ah… in the end…”

“but. He saved South Korea and the Philippines from a telephone crisis, and pulled the United States out of a quagmire. “China can no longer be greedy.”

“…”

“We protected ourselves.”

He also summarized the records of the Lee Hoe-young and ARK, which were the core of Operation Myeongnyang.

It was said that one Chinese cruiser and four destroyers were sunk, aircraft carrier No. 002 was sunk, and aircraft carrier No. 003 was not sunk but was rendered inoperable due to severe damage.

Aircraft carrier 003 was still floating in the middle of the South China Sea, confirming our past achievements.

After briefly greeting people, everyone gathered in the operation room. Director Kim Wan-jun and Captain Kang In-su were also there. I also had an emotional reunion with them.

I was as curious about the overall situation of the war as I was about our achievements. The situation of the Taiwan War described by Admiral Son was as follows.

It is said that there were large-scale naval and air battles in the seas around China, Taiwan, and Okinawa to block and delay the landing of the Chinese military.

In the process, the Japan Self-Defense Force Navy and the U.S. Navy conducted joint operations. It was said that the damage to both China, the United States, and Japan was enormous.

The United States and Japan lost more than 382 aircraft and 40 ships, and the Japanese Self-Defense Force in particular said it lost about 50% of its air force and naval forces.

China ultimately succeeded in landing on Taiwan, losing 456 aircraft and 201 ships. They said it is currently under virtual occupation.

Considering the scale mobilized at the start of the war, contrary to expectations, China set a strategic goal of occupying Luzon Island in the Philippines.

The explanation was that OSS’s Operation Myeongryang was successful and prevented it.

While the ARK and the Lee Hoe-young are holding their breath in the deep sea.

The United States’ 7th Fleet advanced into the strait between Taiwan and the Philippines to pressure China and at the same time supported the Battle of the Taiwan Strait.

As a result, China’s 002 and 003 aircraft carrier strike groups were unable to move north from the middle of the South China Sea and had no choice but to come to the ambush point.

And the OSS drone squadron said that it had deceived the Chinese military into thinking that a large-scale force was concentrated in the southern South China Sea through the continuous deceptive sorties of Bayraktar and C-5M Super Galaxy.

Due to the success of OSS’s Operation Myeongryang.

China was unable to expand its front beyond Taiwan. It was said that further expansion of the war was impossible for the time being.

Taiwan was lost, but China was now in a state of urgency to protect Taiwan.

However, the United States also said that it was not enough to carry out an operation to recover Taiwan.

Media around the world made headlines by saying that it was a successful operation by the US attack submarine and that it saved the world.

It was as obvious as seeing fire that America’s influence would decline. Taiwan, which the United States had pledged to protect, was lost.

In the meantime. The Korean government and Deputy Director Lee also reported that they are busy working to achieve more following the success of Operation Myeongnyang.

I wanted to unwind the worries I had accumulated in the deep sea with people. Fatigue suddenly set in. It’s probably because the tension has eased. Captain Choi Eun-seok seemed no different.

Everyone decided to take a day off today.

Let’s arrive at the accommodation.

It was only then that Hyein, who had been restlessly guarding my side, came into view. She was waiting silently for me, unable to relax.

“brother. thank you for your effort.”

There was bead-like dew in her eyes.

“Sorry. “I couldn’t tell you.”

“are you okay. No, you did well. “If I had known in advance, I would have withered and died.”

Without saying a word, I hugged her tightly.

And then I laid my exhausted body and mind on the bed. Hyein quietly stayed by my side.

…

next day.

I looked around the camp. It looked like they were busy preparing for the feast.

It was said that this event would be held on the deck of the newly introduced ESB expeditionary base ship.

After hearing that story and looking at the Shinheung Camp dock, the sight of that magnificent ship began to come into view.

‘That means I ordered three of these…’

At 258m in length, its size was comparable to that of any other aircraft carrier.

Several speedboats were anchored in the hole below the deck. So that if the entire ship is flooded, it can be mobilized at once.

The deck was busy preparing for the event.

I thought it was ironic. Obviously World War III broke out. It was strange to throw a party after drowning so many lives in the sea. I wasn’t all that happy.

I carefully looked at the current situation and news.

The Ukrainian front seemed to have reached a stalemate again after the chaotic front lines were sorted out.

After Russia and Belarus occupied the Baltic countries, Poland seemed to think it was a bit overwhelming and reorganized its battle lines.

The Ukrainian mainland front was similar to the trench warfare of World War I, with repeated advances and retreats. However, the Belarusian army was intermittently invading the Polish border.

‘It looks like they are conducting a power reconnaissance…’

Russia once again broke the Black Sea grain agreement. A massive missile attack was launched against a Ukrainian port.

It was as if he was saying to the world, ‘Just watch me starve to death.’ Following the extreme cold of the Little Ice Age, there was a crisis of food shortage.

And China, which has grown closer to Russia, announced measures to restrict the export of its domestic drones to Ukraine.

Even in the midst of great chaos, Taiwan was divided into pro-Beijing factions and independence factions, and it was a state of chaos.

There was news that some independence fighters were hiding in the mountains of Taiwan and were preparing for guerrilla warfare.

The opportunity for OSS to directly experience China’s occupation of Taiwan came from an unexpected place.

Drones Vision, the manufacturer of the Revolver 860 attack drone, was a Taiwanese company. We were unable to receive delivery of some of the additional quantities we ordered.

Of the 1,000 additional units ordered from the initially introduced 500 units, only 700 units had been acquired by OSS. Before we knew it, a situation had come where even low-altitude drones were being treated as strategic items.

Deputy Director Lee contacted me.

“Representative Lee. “You had a hard time.”

“Yes, conductor.”

“I have news that CEO Lee will like.”

The news that Deputy Director Lee delivered was surprising.

It was reported that the Korean government is negotiating more actively with the United States on various pending issues due to our OSS’ record of sinking a heavy aircraft carrier.

And enrichment of nuclear fuel had already begun. Korea had made all preparations and was waiting for the right time to come.

The government also deeply felt the need for nuclear submarines, including nuclear fuel, but this incident prompted it to actively pursue what it had been unable to do because of the United States’ concerns.

It’s not just about complying with OSS’s demands.

It was a move by the government to renew nuclear negotiations with the United States.

It was reported that not only the nuclear fuel enrichment that we requested, but also the nuclearization of the OSS Aegis ship currently under construction is being carried out simultaneously.

The nuclearization of Aegis ships, which are not aircraft carriers, was of special significance because not even the United States had done so.

As a result, the Republic of Korea is not subject to direct strike nuclear weapons such as nuclear bombs or nuclear missiles. It was said that nuclear power would become possible for submarines, aircraft carriers, etc.

That too, to make up for the loss of power of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces that were devastated in the war with China. They said they had no choice but to grant all of our demands.

In addition, we were able to obtain the MQ-9 unmanned attack aircraft that OSS additionally requested, as well as a derivative stealth unmanned attack aircraft.

And because there was a surprising and unique proposal, the phone call with Deputy Director Lee became longer.

“And then, Representative Lee!”

“Say yes.”

“That’s right. For some reason, the United States is saying they are giving us SSN attack submarines. “And that’s two ships.”

– SSN: American ship type classification symbol, stands for nuclear attack submarine (SS: submarine, N: nuclear propulsion). As a submarine for tactical combat, it does not have strategic weapons such as ballistic missiles.

“yes? Just?”

“What kind of situation is this in the U.S.? Everyone has their own agenda.”

“It sounds like you’re telling us to defend the South China Sea.”

“Well, I think so too. However, there are no specific conditions. I was impressed by this operation. “The justification is to reinforce our lost power.”

“I guess they think we will protect the South China Sea, even if only to protect our base on Tawi-Tawi Island.”

“I think I think of it as a strategic option that can be used again someday.”

“…”

“If you think about it from the U.S. perspective. “Japan is disappointed in the capabilities of its Self-Defense Forces due to this war.”

“Was it that bad?”

Conductor Lee’s long sigh could be heard through the receiver.

– Sigh ~

“Don’t even talk about it, it was Japan who followed the manual for war.”

“…?”

“I wondered why I was treated so helplessly, so I did some research.”

“…”

“In a situation where the operation was suspected of being exposed due to Chinese wiretapping, the operation was carried out according to the operation plan. “There are countless fighter jets that fell from sunken ships without even firing a single gunshot.”

“ah ···.”

“The Japanese Self-Defense Forces were civil servants, not the military. Even during the war, if they don’t put a stamp on the documents, they just follow the original plan… “Wow.”

“this ···.”

“furthermore. Korea is holding out and saying it will not send troops, and there is a justification for it. “The Philippines is no longer trustworthy, and our OSS seems to be the only remaining option.”

“Well, the current situation is that the U.S. military is isolated.”

“and. “Despite the fact that Representative Lee achieved his tactical goal of disabling one Chinese aircraft carrier.”

“…”

“The U.S. Navy seems to have been impressed by the tactical judgment and ability to sink the one remaining Chinese aircraft carrier.”

“then. “Under the premise that there are no conditions, instead of providing a free gift, we pay economic compensation.”

“I understand. Is there anything else you need? When the mood is good. Just push it. haha”

“I can’t think of anything in particular right now. I would like to receive confirmation that the weapon system for the SSN attack submarine proposed by the United States has been completed. and ···.”

“and?”

“I think we will also need technical and manpower support for maintenance. “We can’t go to the U.S. military base every time.”

“I understand. We will discuss this with our government and push it forward quickly. Thanks to you, my position has become extremely dire. “Hehehe”

Although I could feel the bravado from before in his laughter. Somehow I didn’t hate it.

“ah. “Deputy director.”

“uh. Representative Lee.”

“Please find someone in the industry who is trustworthy and willing to work with us.”

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