Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 86



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Episode 86 – OSSIA

I brought up a story I had pondered for a long time to Deputy Director Lee. It seemed like he was thinking similarly.

“Yes, Representative Lee. Even if not, I was preparing to discuss it.”

“Well then, while we’re at it, let me tell you. We are planning to create an intelligence department directly under OSS. “Let’s meet and discuss the details.”

“Oh yeah. Good idea. “Then we need people to form an organizational system.”

“yes. That’s right.”

“I understand. “First of all, I will arrange for a worthy person among the retirees from the headquarters (National Intelligence Service).”

“yes. “I will only trust Deputy Director Lee.”

“Draw it. “Hehehe.”

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Shinheung Camp, the world, and the Earth were spinning as they were.

Korea was relieved that the war between China and Taiwan was expected to end relatively briefly.

News was being reported every day that Korea’s decision not to participate in the Taiwan War was a diplomatic victory for the government.

The influence and authority of the United States, which was the world’s police state, has fallen significantly. Contrary to what they had previously promised, they gave Taiwan away intact. The main reason was that they were only able to protect the Philippines.

Southeast Asian countries, excluding Vietnam, have become overtly pro-China.

Moreover, while the United States hesitated, it was significant that the factories of TSMC, a Taiwanese semiconductor conglomerate, were handed over to China.

It gave wings to China, and the United States fell into political chaos.

This was the first time since the Pacific War that the United States changed its Pacific defense line.

Domestic public opinion in the United States was increasingly calling for a war to recover Taiwan. Everyone knew that it was a daunting task in the current world.

The frenzy of World War III made us forget that we were now passing through our first winter.

The lowest temperature in Seoul was recorded at -40 degrees Celsius.

Due to the incredibly cold weather of the first winter, rumors began to circulate that North Korea might invade the South. However, North Korea seemed to be able to withstand the harsh cold better.

As Korean politicians bickered over the recipients of energy vouchers, which are necessary for the survival of vulnerable groups in extreme cold, there was a flurry of confusion.

And Russia went beyond the Black Sea Grain Agreement and bombed ports and commercial ships. Ukraine also attacked Russian merchant ships.

As a result, the war of attrition between Russia and Wu, which hindered each other’s grain exports, became entrenched on the Black Sea front.

In other words, a blockade and unlimited attacks of the type of ‘you die, I die, and the people next to you starve to death’ were taking place in the Black Sea, including the port of Odessa.

As a result, world grain prices rose and a series of severe inflation occurred. Korea was no exception.

Moreover, pirates were rampant all over the world. Not to mention Somalia, pirates appeared in droves all over the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.

While existing pirates targeted the ransom of hostages, newer pirates targeted the actual goods themselves. Organizations appeared that hijacked grain carriers and container ships and distributed them on the black market.

This has reached a point where inflation is further accelerating by increasing maritime logistics costs.

And yet. Even amid endless war, the belief that the Earth will continue to revolve has not changed.

The belief that this was the peak of the first winter was also spreading.

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A party to celebrate the safe return of the crew began on ESB-B1, the OSS’s first expedition mobile base ship. A long gateway was installed from the dock to the ship.

I had not left Bongao Port. The families of the executives and employees of the Lateras also came to Shinheung Camp to join us.

The weather in Tawi-Tawi, 500km to the equator, was 9 degrees Celsius, the lowest ever.

For the locals, it was close to extreme cold, but for those who have experienced Korean winters, it was enough to enjoy a party on board.

still,

The first winter had not ended.

As it was not enough to fill the expedition base ship’s deck the size of three soccer fields with people, tables and chairs had to be prepared at the Shinheung Camp parade ground as well.

There was no ceremony or ceremony.

Just people getting along with each other. It was like a big neighborhood party where we laughed, talked, drank, and ate.

I went everywhere with director Kim Jun-myeong. I greeted my family and got to know their faces one by one.

It was quite hard work, though. I felt a strange sense of happiness and pride, perhaps because I had crossed the line of fire.

I felt like my stomach was going to explode from the meat each table ate.

If the main character in the previous party was an OSS operations team. The protagonists of this operation were the crews of the two submarines.

It was a secret operation, but rumors were already widespread in Shinheung Camp. No one believed the news that an American attack submarine sank a Chinese aircraft carrier.

Inside the Shinheung Camp, no instructions were given to maintain security regarding the results of the operation.

‘It’s a secret to them, and if it gets out, they’ll take care of it. what ···.’

After spinning around like that. We had a small dinner with each commander on the bridge of ESB-B1.

Below the bridge, a noisy festival-like party was seen in full swing.

Although I was full. I couldn’t miss a glass of beer.

There was no toast.

There was no doubt that we had achieved our goal. I did not want to celebrate this situation where so many lives were sacrificed. I was just glad that we were all completely safe.

Admiral Son Il began speaking.

“CEO!”

“yes. “Admiral.”

“Now that the mission is complete, please call me Vice President.”

“haha. Yes, Vice President.”

“yes. Now OSS has become something that attracts the attention of the international community, whether we like it or not.”

“Iknow, right. “I didn’t want this.”

“OSS has become a private military group unprecedented in history.”

I questioned Vice President Son Il’s statement that it was an ‘unprecedented private military organization.’

“Wasn’t there a Khun Sa?”

– Khun Sa, a warlord of Myanmar. He had two division-level troops and personal wealth of $5 billion (7 trillion won in the 1980s). –

“They grew through illegal means such as drugs.”

“…”

“OSS became an unprecedented PMC that blew up Russian military facilities and sank a Chinese aircraft carrier.”

“Iknow, right. “I somehow ended up here.”

“I’m sure the CEO is also worried. Although it is important to control our power. “It appears that we need a means to control external pressure.”

“yes. I also feel that part keenly. soon. An organization will be created to complement non-military capabilities.”

“Ah, you all had an idea. “I guess I spoke at length for no reason.”

“no. “Please tell us your opinion at any time.”

That’s how our festival came to an end. Director Kim Wan-jun left for Kiribati again.

It was a pity that I couldn’t talk to him much. Director Kim Wan-jun also seemed to realize the need for a second base after seeing our country get caught up in the Taiwan War.

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Deputy Director Lee came to Sinheung Camp on the OSS No. 1 jet.

“Representative Lee!”

“Deputy Director. Thank you for your hard work.”

“What am I? “CEO Lee has done a great job.”

“The credit goes to Captain Choi Eun-seok and Vice President Son I-il.”

“What are you talking about! It was all your decision. “Hehehe.”

“yes. by the way. “Are there any special trends between our government and the United States?”

“As our government said last time. They’re busy putting on a diplomatic show to make the most of the OSS’ operational success. Thanks to that, even though I am a retiree, I am treated well. “Hehehe”

“What about America?”

“The United States is accepting the Korean government’s condescension. “I think you clearly understand that OSS is an independent organization that is influenced by your decisions.”

“hmm ···.”

“As of now, the United States, the CIA, and the U.S. Navy, especially the 7th Fleet, seem to be intentionally trying to nurture us.”

“You should be careful.”

“yes. “There is bound to be a fishing hook in the bait.”

“yes. That’s why I asked to meet you. “I think we need an organization to distinguish those fishing hooks.”

“Um, yeah, I’ve been thinking about it since we talked last time. I also recognize people. however ···”

“So?”

“What do you think is the scope of the organization, or to put it simply, the target country for information collection and operations?”

“that is ···.”

“Because this isn’t something that happens overnight.”

“I will tell you in order of urgency.”

“Draw it.”

“The United States, China, our government, and North Korea.”

“hmm ···. It’s like our government has a line. “You mean the United States, China, and North Korea?”

“I understand. “I’ll try to pack it up.”

“Please tell me where you need support.”

“Oh yeah. First, create an environment in which at least three intelligence analysts can work in each target country. “Please determine the scope of funds that I will arbitrarily execute.”

“yes. We’ll provide the funds right away. Where is the intelligence department located?”

“I guess. “Wouldn’t this Sinheung Camp be good?”

“It won’t matter if I make it on a boat, right?”

“hmm ···. That wouldn’t be bad either. “Hehehe.”

“yes. First, let’s build it on land and prepare.”

“however. Shouldn’t it have a name? Even just between us. haha.”

“For now, let’s go with OSSIA.”

“It’s okay! It’s also consistent. haha”

– OSSIA (OSS Intelligence Agency)

– OSS (Ocean Science Security)

“Aren’t you struggling on your own right now?”

“Even if it wasn’t, there was something I wanted to ask you.”

“yes. Please speak.”

“Among the OSS agents, there is a friend who came out of the intelligence service and had experience at the headquarters (National Intelligence Service)…”

“Ah, Sergeant Lee Cheol-gi.”

“That’s right, can you please give me a friend?”

“Um… I’m the leader of the Operation Team Charlie Team. “I think we’ll have to form a new organization anyway.”

“…”

“After consulting with director Kim Jun-myeong, we will try to appoint two or three people, centered around boss Lee Cheol-gi.”

“Thank you. “I wish I could take a few days off and go with you when I return to Korea.”

“yes. sure. Now, I think we need security for Manager Lee as well.”

“Thank you! “Draw it.”

I informed Director Kim Jun-myeong and Sergeant Lee Cheol-gi of the establishment of the OSS Intelligence Department.

I entrusted Sergeant Lee Cheol-gi with being the head of Team 1 of the Intelligence Department, and he selected three people from the operation team.

A few days later, Deputy Director Lee and four intelligence agents departed for Korea on OSSAC Unit 1 777F transport plane.

OSSIA Korea office and agent accommodation decided to give up their remaining home in Seoul.

While we were taking care of this and that, officials from the Philippine state government and the Mindanao autonomous government came to Sinheung Camp.

Somehow the truth about Operation Myeongryang leaked to the Philippine government. The Mindanao autonomous government also found out.

For those who suffered directly from World War II, they were grateful to the OSS for saving them from war.

Watching the Taiwan War, it was natural to think that we could not just trust the United States.

‘Ah, if the Philippine government knew about OSS’s sinking of the Chinese aircraft carrier, China would already know…’

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