Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 89



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Episode 89 – Regiment

The phone call with CEO Kyung-ho Lee became longer. He predicted that Databricks’ technology would one day be used in information work.

“yes. After RiskScope was released, the National Intelligence Service asked us to modify the software similar to what the CEO said. Of course I refused.”

“Oh, I see.”

“I had to report it to the CEO. “I was busy with development, and the CEO also said he was in the middle of the ocean.”

“Haha, it’s okay. When OSSIA arrives in Korea. “You can discuss it with Manager Lee.”

“Manager Lee?”

“Ah, the person who was previously called Deputy Director Lee at headquarters (National Intelligence Service) took charge of the OSS Intelligence Department and became Director Lee. “When you meet them, you will recognize them.”

“His name is…?”

“I don’t know my real name either. I don’t need to know. So, you can call me Manager Lee.”

“yes. All right.”

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Through Director Lee’s efforts, the basic foundation of the OSS intelligence agency, OSSIA, seemed to have been created.

Once the SIGINT system is completed with the technology of the eavesdropping unit and Databricks, the shape of a full-fledged intelligence department will be created. but

The GEOINT part seemed impossible without the help of the United States.

– SIGINT (Signal Intelligence): Information collection through communication between people and interception of electronic signals.

– GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence): Information analysis through image analysis, including satellite photos, and geographic information analysis.

I didn’t realize that the first winter of the war was passing by. As the temperature rose significantly, hopeful voices began to be heard.

In Seoul, people began to say, ‘It’s a bit more livable now,’ as temperatures hit -19 degrees Celsius. People seemed relieved to see an article saying, ‘Winter is coming to an end.’

When I was sick with the flu, I pledged to take care of my health, but once the illness got better, things got back to normal.

An atmosphere has begun to emerge where the climate crisis is viewed as a phenomenon that humans must adapt to, rather than prevent.

Moreover, the unprecedented violence of World War III seemed to have played a role in making people forget about the weather.

As the amplitude of the seasons, which repeatedly freeze and heat, increases, I thought that the Earth may be experiencing repeated suffering.

‘How hot will the coming summer be?’

The war in Taiwan entered a state of tacit truce without any treaty. In effect, it was no different from a truce.

The damage between the US and China was so great that they wanted to call a ceasefire. It seemed like he couldn’t say it because of the political burden.

The military standoff continued, but neither side was able to fire first.

However, if one side defeated the army, it would be providing an opportunity to the enemy.

It’s like holding each other by the collar. ‘Hit it! It was like saying ‘Hit me!’ repeatedly.

In the media, talk of a ‘new cold war in the Greater East’ began to flow.

The term ENFW (Eastern New Cold War) was coined from the article [The Great Eastern New Freeze War].

It is called the Cold War, but its outcome was different from the past cold war between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The new Cold War in the East between the U.S. and China was like each other frozen in time and pointing their guns at each other with their fingers on the trigger.

Despite the massive air strikes of the U.S. military, the Ukrainian war situation remained in a tedious stalemate like the first war.

Chernihau, which was barely restored, was lost again due to the Belarusian army’s participation in the war. The ruined Kharkiv was reminiscent of the Battle of Stalingrad.

The Donbas region was continuing a difficult battle with pro-Russian militias joining in. Kherson’s Dnieper River estuary made Ukrainian counterattacks difficult.

Belarus continued to carry out armed provocations on the Polish border, tying the Polish army to the border.

However, it was difficult to expect the Polish army to advance into Belarus, and it was clear that both NATO and the US military were growing tired.

The United States, which was mired in mud, was suspicious that it was waiting for Rasputitsa to turn Ukrainian soil into mud.

I could only guess that it was because the military power projected to Ukraine was greatly reduced due to China’s sudden invasion of Taiwan.

Even the superpower United States seemed to need a breather.

The slowing down of changes in the front line was no different from preparing for another offensive.

Both America and Russia. They may be aiming for a strategic turning point such as the Normandy landings or the Vietnam Tet Offensive.

I’m sure we won’t make stupid choices like in World War I where everyone will die. (Whether you die or die all at once, it’s the same, but…)

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Our OSS should not stand still either. I gathered my thoughts and held a meeting of OSS commanders.

It was the first meeting held since returning from the submarine battle in the South China Sea.

Vice President Son I-il, who was in Korea to build the Aegis warship, and two lieutenant colonels who went to Guam to take over the attack submarine could not attend.

“Now that you’re all here, let me give you a few progress updates. “We would like to discuss expanding and reorganizing the OSS organization.”

Everyone seemed to agree with the idea of ​​reorganizing the organization.

– yes.

– Yes. Now that more ships are coming…

– There is a shortage of land security personnel.

– yes. All right.

“Some of you may know this first. Announces the creation of the Intelligence Department of OSS. The name is OSSIA. Deputy Director Lee will take charge of the Intelligence Department as the head of the department.”

– oh!

– I really needed it.

– That’s good.

– During this submarine operation. It was so hard to do everything. It worked really well.

“And I know there are too many chores on the OSS’s operations wing.”

– That’s right.

– I’m being called all over the place. haha.

“so. “We plan to expand and reorganize the operational unit into a special leased battalion and create a regiment by adding two combat battalions and one direct unit.”

– What is the nature of solidarity…?

–

“It’s basically an infantry regiment. In the future, we plan to expand it into a special-duty regiment capable of independent operations by adding various forces such as armor and drones.”

– It’s a special appointment regiment…

-Are you preparing for a regular match?

“We will avoid regular warfare. In particular, we will not engage in an offensive and defensive battle that involves forming a front line and repeatedly advancing and retreating. “If it’s an unavoidable situation, you have to prepare, but…”

– Regiment commander?

“For the time being, director Kim Jun-myeong will serve concurrently.”

– oh! also.

– Congratulations to the director.

– yes. thank you

“Director Kim Jun-myeong!”

“Please cooperate with OSL and make efforts to recruit. “And I hope that we will prioritize volunteer reservists among our employees’ family members.”

“yes. All right.”

“And there is one more thing.”

– ?

– ??

“The U.S. MQ-9 series drones will soon be introduced.”

– oh!

– wow

– How many?

“I think they will be at least in their 30s to 50s.”

– yes!

– The UK has 10 and France has 16.

– wow! great.

“The U.S. Air Force alone operates 260 aircraft. Even the U.S. Customs Service uses it.”

– It is a strategic asset.

– We defeated two Chinese aircraft carriers. You have to do that much. haha.

– woah. It looks like the US is definitely pushing it.

– If we get out of Tawi-Tawi right now. America is in real trouble.

“yes. so. Including the already introduced Bayraktar and Revolver 860, as well as the self-made self-destruct drone. “It requires a significant operational staff.”

– I guess so.

– Even just Bayraktar. It is possible to operate three aircraft at the same time, but it requires more than three operators.

“yes. So, we are planning to create a separate drone regiment.”

– I guess so.

– you’re right. It’s so hectic. haha.

“yes. “We trained the crews of each existing ship to operate drones.”

“…”

“First of all, the crew members are rotated to work on land as a drone regiment. “I think we just need to train operational staff.”

-What is the size of the regiment?

– I think there must be hundreds of people…

“yes. I think we need at least 3 battalions. Even if we estimate the number of aircraft deployed for operations, excluding maintenance aircraft, based on the current power…

“…”

“More than 25 MQ-9s and 50 Bayraktars will need to be in constant operation. “1,200 Revolver 860 units were secured.”

– Maintenance personnel are also needed.

“Oh, there should be at least four battalions.”

– Who will you entrust as the commander of the regiment?

“Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok will be in charge here.”

– yes?

– Warrant Officer?

Everyone looked surprised. He seemed to be in some kind of culture shock at having a warrant officer serve as the commander of a regiment.

The person who was most surprised was Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok himself.

“CEO! I am the commander of the regiment. “I am a warrant officer, a technical officer.”

“no. “There is no one else but the warrant officer.”

“Even though ···. “I am a technical officer, not a commander.”

“Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok!”

“yes. CEO.”

“Warrant Officer, you introduced and operated Revolver 860, developed your own suicide drone, and introduced Bayraktar. And during this Operation Myeongryang, you actually commanded the drone deception operation.”

– That’s right.

– There’s no one here to take his place.

– No, it’s us. In all, there is no one who has more experience with integrated drone operations than Warrant Officer Seo.

“ah ···.”

“Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok is the commander of the Drone Regiment as of today.”

– congratulations. Regiment commander!

– You will do well. haha. congratulations.

The barracks and regimental headquarters of the Special Forces Regiment and the Drone Regiment were newly acquired and decided to be built on a cruise ship coming to Tawi-Tawi.

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Scary and heartbreaking news began to arrive.

Starting from Niger, West Africa. Civil wars and conflicts everywhere were the beginning of an African version of the Great War of Carnage.

Each country is in the midst of hoarding food, including grains, in preparation for food shortages expected in the first winter, which can be called the Little Ice Age.

Due to Russia’s abrogation of the Black Sea Grain Agreement and the intensification of the Black Sea front, grain exports from both Russia and China were halted.

Egypt, Kazakhstan, China, and India have gone so far as to restrict grain exports to ensure their own food security.

Even if rich Europeans and other developed countries pay a high price. Although we were able to import grains from Canada, Australia, Argentina, and Brazil.

Africa was not like that. Human solidarity has collapsed. Support from the international community has decreased, and mediation of disputes has become unthinkable.

The tragedy in Africa was a war where survival was the justification.

Even good and evil, allies and enemies were becoming ambiguous and turning into a desperate battle for survival.

The title of a reporter’s article that reported the tragedy represented the entire situation.

[Solving the food problem through slaughter. – Africa, where you have to kill one person for the other to survive.]

The photo in the article was posted by an African warlord who wanted to show his cruelty.

Below the image of a child soldier holding an AK47 and smiling as if drunk, there was a caption that read – Even bullets are not worth it.

After that, five or six people held the captive’s arms.

Two machetes (jungle swords) were seen raised to cut off both arms at the same time, and the focus was on the terrified face of the captive.

The atrocities committed by King Leopold II of Belgium in Africa were amplified and repeated.

During imperialism, Belgium cut off the arms of indigenous people in the Congo who did not meet their rubber quota.

The reason I left one behind was to keep the work going.

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