Azur Lane: Silent Service
Chapter 10 - Siren Hunt
“Master..”.
As the body of my submarine re-entered the diving status, Sofia gave a report on the Azur Lane communication channel that was captured by radar.
“Emm, isn't this?” the communications report had different encryption from Eagle Union and Royal Navy. But, thanks to Brute-Force technology that works endlessly. I managed to translate the code into words.
“Ah, what should I do after this?” little mutter.
The message I managed to translate was an order regarding the Seawolf-class unit that was disbanded and an order to return to the main base of Azur Lane. Apparently, the nonsense I said had a foundation of reality beyond my estimation.
This coincidence...
I don't know why it feels awful.
My identity as a Seawolf-class unit was well-covered and the orders Azur Lane gave me had one reason to go to their headquarters. The ticket to heaven the ship girl has opened and I want to infiltrate inside!
“Master, that shit came true. Should we infiltrate deeper into their military network?” ask Sofia.
“It was too dangerous and tempting at the same time. The information regarding Azur Lane and their military systems is still in the black zone. We're just intruders who carried out the Black Box attack without knowing the information. I authorize attacks that leave no trace of our identity.”
“Un! Understood! Stealth Hacking Attack for the Azur Lane” military network Sofia replied in a cheerful tone.
The report file downloaded by Sofia shows a Seawolf-class unit consisting of men and women. The military uniforms they wear have the same motives as me. If this is a coincidence, the bullshit I'm saying has a dark history that has put the Enterprise on a rampage at Eagle Union military headquarters.
Well, with the Enterprise rampage. I got a suitable background as part of the Seawolf-class unit. One hundred units with one impostor in it, it makes me feel like a spy agency. Maybe I'm a little late with my status as Flagship and high military rank. I hope they don't realize it and the Seawolf-class unit that was disbanded gets a pension compensation.
“Master, we will enter the waters of Siren Strongholds. Are we going into battle station mode?”
Hearing Sofia's report, I noticed Tactical Map Operation. My submarine and the Royal Navy convoy were traveling at the same speed. Since the Royal Navy convoy used a high speed of exploration, I was forced to dive deeper to avoid the propellers of my submarine that were emitting cavitation bubbles. Actually, the sound from the surface ship propellers was able to dampen the sound of my submarine propellers. But, I don't want to take the risk of ruining the status of “Undetected”.
“Sofia, switch to battle station mode within ten seconds!” my orders.
“Ready, Master! All submarine operating systems will enter battle station mode within ten seconds starting from now!”
My main system shows a countdown that enters battle station mode. My weapon system is on standby and preparing to load ammunition. My submarine's condition looks normal, all systems are green and running optimally.
“All System, Battle Station!”
The time running inside the war zone felt very short, ten seconds was a short enough time to be felt. My submarine system is now switching to battle station mode. The main light turns red, the sonar and the mobile detection system actively keep an eye on the situation, and Sofia wears its serious expression.
“USS Seawolf enters battle station mode, all control is in your hands, Master!”
“Control I received, continue the submarine journey into Siren Strongholds with the Royal Navy convoy. Navigate the range of the sonar on the right and left wings, focusing on passive sonar and separating the contacts of the Royal Navy convoy into whitelists. I don't want to hurt allies inside the war zone.”
“Understanding! Passive sonar sweep and Royal Navy convoy contact entered the white list!”
Tactical Map Operation featured a Royal Navy convoy's contact to the white list, now my weapon won't hurt them. Well, a little bit careful it's necessary. Attacks from friends sometimes become a trigger for defeat. Hopefully, the Iron Blood side that was in the convoy did not make that mistake.
My submarine approached the outermost line of the Siren Strongholds and moved past it.
*Paaaa...
*Kraaa...
*Raass...
“Master, something strange happened in the waters of Siren Strongholds. Seawater pressure is becoming heavier than ever, sea water depth is different from previous data, and sea water temperatures are approaching freezing. If it is like this, the submarine system will experience interference.”
“Brrrrtt... It's chilly. Siren Weather Device was a hassle! God damn it you siren!”
The body of the submarine and my personification are connected by a strange bond, the temperature changes the body of the submarine undergoes are channeled into the body of the personification. It felt so cold and I needed warmth to survive in this cold. Should I walk into a nuclear reactor to warm my body temperature? Yep, that's not a good idea. Forget that ridiculous intention.
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 300, designed Siera 1.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 00, designed Siera 2.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 330, designed Siera 3.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 30, designed Siera 4.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 60, designed Siera 5.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 270, designed Siera 6.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 33, designed Siera 7.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 15, designed Siera 8.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 315, designed Siera 9.”
“Conn, sonar! New contact bearing 299, designed Siera 10.”
Tactical Map Operation actively marks targets after Sofia detects a small signal captured by passive sonar. Tactical Map Operation displays yellow signals and auxiliary lines that detect the direction of the signal based on known bearings.
“Master, do you want to hear this?” Sofia suddenly sent a passive sonar report to my submarine's main system. An active sonar wave is moving towards the Royal Navy convoy. I immediately turned on the loudspeaker to listen to the sonar's wavelength.
*parent... Grill... Grill...
*paaaang... Paaaong... Pangg...
*pang... Pangs... Pangs...
After hearing that active sonar wavelength, I could only make one conclusion.
“Changing the Siren Strongholds marine zone into a habitat unsuitable for submarines. They understood that submarines would have difficulty in the cold seas. However, their tactics were useless against the Seawolf-class who were designed to survive in all conditions. The situation becomes like this, assume if they don't face my submarine. Then, they will target the Royal Navy” convoy, I said.
“Master, the Royal Navy convoy changed course and moved away from us. Siera targets following their change of direction!” Sofia.
“Huh, Of course, Sofia. That's because we swim through thick ice sheets while they avoid them” replied me while reading the depth report of the sea water covered by the ice sheet. Seeing the siren response that followed the Royal Navy convoy made my face smile. “Undetected” status is maintained by making the Royal Navy convoy as bait!
“Siren, you're such a hassle! Even in this winter! But, I am very happy with your stupidity!”
“Erm... Masters. What should we do in this condition?” ask Sofia.
“Well, isn't it clear? Prepare one to eight launch tubes with Mark-48 Torpedoes. Uh! Connect with fiber optic cable. We're going to do a surprise attack using passive sonar guidance. Position our submarine at a depth of 800.”
Hearing my command, Sofia loaded eight tubes of my torpedo launcher with Mark-48 torpedoes and waited for her next command.
“Master, Solution has been formed!” report Sofia.
“Solution 1, bearing target set 300!” continue commandment.
“Solution 1, target bearing 300!”
“Solution 1, Fire!”
*Bluuusha...
*Puuuussshhc...
*Wwrrrrtt...
The Mark-48 torpedo slid off my submarine, Tactical Map Operation switched to torpedo sonar display. The distance between my submarine and Siera 1 is quite far but within the range of the Mark-48 torpedo attack. This is a small opportunity to test the explosive power of the Mark-48 torpedo against the siren.
The Mark-48 torpedo darted rapidly at a depth of 800. Due to the strong sea pressure, the sound of the Mark-48 was heard faintly until the sound of an explosion was heard. Tactical Map Operation featuring torpedo sonar gets visual footage from Siera 1. It was a siren submarine that emitted active sonar.
*Kabooom!!
“Master, another Siera target changed the direction of movement” Sofia reported.
“Yeah, it's very reasonable to do. One of their friends was hit by a torpedo and moved to avoid the next attack. But how do they avoid torpedoes? Fufufu. The Mark-48 provides enough attack for a one hit kill. Set Solution two to eight and adjust to the remaining Siera target bearing!” continue commandment.
“Government accepted! Continuing attacks to Siera contacts!”
In this hunt, sirens attempt to hunt down a Royal Navy convoy by changing the battle zone filled with sea ice. But the game changed with my presence.
Now, I'm hunting them!
Fufufu...
Haha...
Uhuk! Ekhem!
My torpedoes!
Banzaaai!!
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*Kabooom!!
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*Kabooom!!
“Master, the two remaining Siera targets are moving away at full speed. The sound of cavitation from their propellers is very noisy to hear.”
“Follow their movement, it will lead us to The Empress III. Install passive sonar detection that locks their movement.”
“Un! Copy!”
The main hunt begins!