Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 88



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Episode 88 – Sonic Phantom

A total of 150 units were ordered from Hanwha Ocean at the same time as MarineSpecter was developed.

In order to immediately replenish power in case of loss, more than 100 units were managed with decorative materials in the form of moss balls.

Together with Captain Choi Eun-seok, we also developed tactical doctrine using unmanned torpedo boats and underwater drones.

The wolf pack tactic, which originated from the unrestricted submarine warfare of German U-boats during World War II, was modified and developed to suit the unmanned torpedo boat Marine Specter.

The biggest handicap in creating Marine Specter’s tactical doctrine was the limitations on underwater communication distance, speed, and confidentiality.

Additionally, communication problems between underwater and surface, i.e. limitations in submarine communication between headquarters or fleets, were also the biggest weakness of submerged operations.

To overcome this. We decided to develop an underwater communication drone for underwater and water communication relay.

We received a response from Hanwha Ocean engineers that the technical feasibility was sufficient. It was decided to upgrade the underwater drone developed together with the construction of the Lee Hoe-young ship.

This underwater communication drone not only relayed communications between underwater submarines, land and sea, but was also equipped with an electronic periscope and radar so it could be used as an underwater reconnaissance drone.

And a more important feature was that it was possible to relay communications between underwater drones.

Using the newly developed underwater communication drone, it was possible to relay communication with multiple drones regardless of whether underwater or on the water.

Underwater radio waves and laser communication can be used selectively or randomly.

Various means were used to conceal underwater laser communications.

Various technologies were applied in combination, including decoy laser emission, random pulse and emission angle adjustment, discontinuous transmission, and laser intensity modulator.

Technology that makes it difficult to determine the laser origin through a diffuser has also been added to enable integrated operation.

– The computer calculates the probability of detection for each means and environmental factor and automatically changes the communication method. –

This allows communication between the submarine and the command center to be maintained regardless of the submarine’s diving depth and location.

Due to communication delays, voice calls may be somewhat frustrating.

It is possible to send and receive communication messages in almost real time without revealing the submarine’s location.

This would have an enormous advantage in submarine tactics.

Even if the enemy finds the location of the communication drone by tracking radio waves and lasers.

Only by searching the entire sea area where underwater radio waves reach can the location of the submarine be identified.

Moreover, if just one additional communication relay drone is deployed, twice as much sea area will have to be searched.

In other words, it was possible to conceal the submarine’s location almost perfectly.

It was an innovative idea and technology from the perspective of submarines that had to be careful even to float a communication buoy.

And if you use this underwater communication drone.

The range at which unmanned torpedo boats can be operated has dramatically expanded, making it possible to utilize wolf pack tactics using the Marine Specter in earnest.

The name of the underwater communication and deception drone being developed was decided after careful consideration.

Sonic Phantom

It was decided to add a sound wave generator to the underwater communication drone.

This allows the generation of various sound waves collected by our Navy and OSS.

This was to be used in decoy deception tactics. It could have made the enemy mistake the small drone for an LA-class attack submarine.

– Decoy: Originally refers to a fake doll used for duck hunting. It refers to a fake made to disrupt enemy guided missiles or detection equipment.

Of course, an experienced Sonasana captain might have doubts at least once.

At the same time as Sonic Phantom was developed, 300 units were ordered.

Hanwha Ocean reported that it will be built fairly quickly because it is an upgrade based on the underwater drone used on the Lee Hoe-young ship.

Captain Choi Eun-seok looked greatly encouraged.

“CEO! It’s really amazing. really.”

“yes. “It was something I felt thirsty for while participating in several operations.”

“This doesn’t mean you feel it. What can I really say? “You are a natural strategist.”

“Please don’t put me on a plane. I feel dizzy. haha.”

“no. How could Alexander the Great go to war at the age of 18 with no combat experience and conquer the world? “This is not something you can learn.”

“Wow~ to Alexander…. I think you’re going too far. ha ha ha.”

“anyway. A combination of Marine Specter, Sonic Phantom, and nuclear submarine. “It compensates for the submarine’s only weakness.”

“Yes. “It feels like I have extra eyes, ears, and arms.”

“really! Now it is the strongest in the sea. Strongest!”

…

I contacted Deputy Director Lee to check on the progress of the establishment of the OSS Intelligence Department.

“Uh, CEO Lee.”

“yes. “No, I think I should call you manager now.”

“uh? Director? Are you going to put me in charge of the intelligence department?”

“sure. “Who else is there besides the manager?”

“Hehehe. Did I get promoted? “Am I the manager?”

“yes. sure. Boss!”

“Thank you. Representative Lee. I feel much better than when I was treated as a deputy director at headquarters (National Intelligence Service). “Thank you, thank you.”

“I’m glad you’re happy, too. haha.”

“Okay then. Oh, by the way, I have a suggestion. Last time I only talked about information analysis…”

“yes. Tell me please.”

“I was wondering if we might need to run an eavesdropping unit.”

“ah ···.”

“In other words, I think we need to run the intelligence department more actively. “I think there are many limitations to relying only on people.”

“yes. “What you said is correct, Manager.”

“Thank you for saying that. haha.”

“The manager can decide on the necessary budget or manpower, and can spend as much as he wants. “I will tell Director Lee Shin-young.”

“Oh, thank you! Draw it. “In fact, operating an eavesdropping unit costs money and manpower.”

“…”

“We are developing the ability to analyze it and obtain meaningful information. “It took a long time, so I was a little cautious about what I said.”

“I know. sure.”

“Thank you.”

“Boss! We may not be able to run an intelligence department on a national scale. “I think we need to at least make it to the point where we are not swayed by other countries.”

“Ah… I see what you mean. Since I was promoted, I will work hard to live up to the title of manager. “Hehehe.”

“Oh, and is there good cooperation from the government regarding the construction of our Aegis ship?”

“Oh, you don’t have to worry about that part. The government views our OSS as no different from the United States. It may be different between headquarters (National Intelligence Service) and the United States. “Hehehe.”

“That’s good. At this time, we are planning to order one more Aegis ship. “I think we should have two ships for defense of the base and for expeditions.”

“I understand. “But I’m not sure, but it seems bigger than the Aegis ships I know.”

“Yes, that’s right. To make things easier, we just called it an Aegis ship. In fact, it is correct to think of it as a cruiser equipped with the Aegis system.”

“Ah, I see. “Don’t worry, we will provide support without any problems.”

“Also, I would like an intelligence report on U.S. politics and military policy.”

“I understand.”

“In particular, I hope that concerns about the U.S. war economy and the dilemmatic situation between politics and the military economy will be resolved.”

“Draw it. “I will give you instructions right away.”

“thank you. Boss.”

“Thank you. It’s my job. haha.”

…

Newly acquired cruise ships from various European countries, including Germany, have arrived.

It was a large cruise ship of the same size as the Rator and could accommodate more than 5,000 people, including crew and passengers.

In the aftermath of World War III, seven additional large cruise ships were purchased at bargain prices and were already moving here.

It was decided to place OSSIA, or OSS intelligence unit, on the cruise ship. Even the office and agent accommodation can be taken care of at once.

I thought it was the best place to move the location of the intelligence department at any time.

Additionally, to boost the morale of undercover and intelligence agents, it was decided to provide their families’ accommodations on the same cruise ship if the agents so desired.

The name of the ship was also written as OSSIA. For us, it was OSS intelligence.

Externally, it meant a quiet and luxurious paradise on the sea.

(Oceanic Serenity Sanctuary Island Afloat)

OSL’s second cruise ship, named OSSIA, meaning a calm, peaceful and luxurious paradise on the sea, was headed to Korea.

Although it was nominally part of the OSL, it was actually the headquarters of OSSIA, the intelligence branch of the OSS.

-OSL (Ocean Science & Leisure)

– OSS (Ocean Science Security)

– OSSIA (OSS Intelligence Agency)

The headquarters of Databricks, a subsidiary of OSL, also decided to relocate to the cruise ship OSSIA.

Although they were allowed to choose their place of work autonomously. Most employees chose to work on board OSSIA because it provides comfortable accommodations and allows them to work while traveling to resorts in the warm Pacific Ocean.

In relation to this, I spoke with Databricks CEO Lee Kyung-ho over a secure line.

“yes. CEO! Long time no see.”

“CEO Kyung-ho Lee. “I felt like I needed to speak urgently, so I requested a secure connection.”

“yes. “Please speak.”

“I will tell you straight from the conclusion. OSSIA is not just a cruise ship. “This is our OSS intelligence headquarters ship.”

“yes?”

“Unlike its external counterpart, it stands for OSS Intelligence Agency.”

“ah ···.”

“When you arrive in Korea, you will be boarded with OSS intelligence agents.”

“yes. Ah, I understand.”

“I am contacting you to explain why Databricks is located on the Osea with the Intelligence Department and to ask for a new job.”

“So, do you want to use Risk Scope-related technology for information analysis?”

“yes. Haha, as expected”

“okay. Risk Scope analyzes public data and derives ORI. “It can be applied in a variety of ways.”

“yes. “Please help us with OSINT and Cyber ​​Espionage in this industry.”

– OSINT (Open Source Intelligence): Information collection and analysis using news, media, social networks, and public data as sources.

– Cyber ​​Espionage: Information activities including accessing databases or systems (in simple terms, hacking)

“yes. All right. “I was thinking that it might be used like this someday.”

“is it so?”

…

The end of winter was already in sight.

‘What else will come out beyond the end of winter…’