[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-368":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613358,2077,"Chapter 368 - 368 366 Avenger","mercenary-s-war-chapter-368",368,"\u003Cp>368: Chapter 366: Avenger 368: Chapter 366: Avenger When Gao Yang boarded the ship, Uriyangko opened his arms and hugged Gao Yang tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a look of concern, he said, “Buddy, congratulations, I saw on the news, it seems your girlfriend is alright now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was in a very good mood at that moment, revealing a heartfelt smile for the first time in days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, she’s fine now, everything’s good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we can send those whaling ships to the bottom of the sea, then everything will be even better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko laughed heartily, and after Glolov got on board, Uriyangko congratulated Glolov as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Uriyangko proudly said, “Guys, Grand Ivan always keeps his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said he could get everything ready within five days, and he definitely will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bow deck piled up with fishing nets, Gao Yang could see four large cylinders beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the diameter, they should be 533mm torpedoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pointed at the pile of fishing nets and asked, “Beneath that, those are torpedoes, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko nodded, walked to the bow’s fishing nets, and after forcefully lifting a thin layer of net, he pointed at a torpedo tube and loudly proclaimed, “Guys, take a look, heavy torpedoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To take down a ten-thousand-ton ship, it only takes one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang walked over to the torpedo tubes, feeling quite emotional as he touched the torpedo tube.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tubes were directly welded to the deck, and from the messy traces, it was clear that the welding had been done in a very hurried and sloppy manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Gao Yang’s first time truly seeing torpedoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, it was torpedo tubes, and they were much larger than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to be over eight meters long, with a diameter of nearly one meter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such large tubes, the torpedoes inside must be substantial as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo exclaimed excitedly, “Strong, impressive, so big, it will surely make the Japanese go crazy with excitement!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko clapped his hands vigorously, drawing everyone’s attention to him, then he smiled and loudly said, “Guys, I know what you’re thinking, so let me tell you about the details of the Avenger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko pointed at the deck under his feet and said, “First, our ship, this vessel has a full-load displacement of 1,350 tons, launched in 1998, with a maximum speed of 23 knots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship is in good condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, this ship was sunk in 2009, meaning that we are aboard a ghost ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang raised his hand and asked, “Sorry, what do you mean by ‘ghost ship’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko chuckled lightly and explained, “That’s a great question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ‘ghost ship,’ taken literally, means this ship no longer exists, it has sunk, disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there are two hundred and fourteen ships of the same model left in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means our ship can be painted to look like any one of those ships and operate in any waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this ship’s paint and name are exactly the same as a vessel currently fishing for krill in the South Atlantic, called Shunli Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, aside from us, no one knows this Shunli Hao is an impostor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the original purpose of this ship, considering it came from Colombian drug traffickers, you should understand what it was originally used for, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing heartily, Gao Yang said, “Understood, clear, awesome, please continue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko nodded and loudly stated, “So, that’s the ship, now let’s talk about the weapon systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, this ship carries three types of torpedoes, six in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What you see now are the Russian 53-65 active\u002Fpassive homing 533mm torpedoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have two of these, and they are our first choice for attacking the Nisshin Maru.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, beneath the fishing nets, we have the slightly shorter Russian 53-39 straight-running torpedoes, also numbering two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very front of the deck, under fishing nets that cover an unseen area, we also have two 324mm lightweight torpedoes, Italian-made Whitehead A-244 torpedoes, anti-submarine and anti-ship torpedoes, which are two little guys that’s why you can’t see them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though also anti-ship, torpedoes are much more expensive than missiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the American 533mm heavyweight torpedo MK48 as an example: the earliest base model MK48-1 cost five hundred thousand US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By 1984, the MK48-4 had risen to nine hundred and eighty thousand US dollars; by 1992, an MK48-ADCAP torpedo cost two million and fifty thousand US dollars; and by 1998, an MK48-ADCAP was three million five hundred thousand US dollars, while in the same year, a Harpoon anti-ship missile, even the most expensive model, cost almost one million US dollars at most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang knew about the 53-65 torpedo because he was aware that they were equipped on the Modern-class destroyers that Huaxia had imported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the 53-65 was cheaper than the MK48, and it came in both early models and more recent advanced ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even the cheaper 53-65 with acoustic and wake-homing capabilities wouldn’t be that cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Uriyangko finished, Gao Yang immediately asked, “Wasn’t it supposed to be all straight-running torpedoes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do we have 53-65?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a wake-homing torpedo, and there’s also the A-244, which is mainly for anti-submarine warfare, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although small, those aren’t cheap either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko made a helpless gesture and replied, “Can’t help it, Grand Ivan certainly preferred straight-running torpedoes, but our stock of 53-39 torpedoes is too old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We tested two, one had power failure, it didn’t move when hitting the water, the other, launched and disappeared after traveling less than a kilometer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Ivan couldn’t install a few unusable torpedoes for you, could he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang gaped and asked, “What era were those torpedoes made?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s too unreliable, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko shrugged and answered, “Yeah, a large batch of the torpedoes was made in the 1950s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all this time and lack of maintenance, it would be odd if they were reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for your urgency, Grand Ivan could have checked and maintained the torpedoes before using them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with only five days, he had to think of other ways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of curiosity, Gao Yang said, “What other ways?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko’s tone sounded like he was complaining, but his expression looked more like he was bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The six torpedoes here come from the navies of three countries, all currently in service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, I won’t say which countries specifically—I actually don’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I do know is those two 53-65s, came from a torpedo boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used gas welding to cut the torpedo tubes right off and then mounted them onto this ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two 53-39s also came from a fast attack craft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Grand Ivan only found two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, we wouldn’t have had to pay a high price for those two 53-65s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the two A-244 Whiteheads, they were from an anti-submarine warship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were originally part of a three-tube launcher, but Grand Ivan felt two were sufficient, and to offset some losses, he kept one after dismantling the triple-tube launcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he could sell it at a high price later on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The A-244s, being anti-submarine torpedoes, have a minimum attack depth of 6 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until this morning that the attack depth for these two A-244s was reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, because of the torpedoes, Grand Ivan’s costs have significantly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked me to tell you that just the expense for the torpedoes this time is eight million US dollars, greatly exceeding the budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you can rest assured, Grand Ivan said, you don’t have to pay a single dollar more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Ivan is a man of his word, the agreed price will absolutely not change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sincerely said, “That’s incredible, Grand Ivan really is remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In five days, finding torpedoes, converting a fishing boat, although I don’t know how Grand Ivan did it, I know it must’ve been really difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko laughed heartily and said, “Who is Grand Ivan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pal, he’s the current underground arms kingpin of the world, and achieving all this is nothing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I told you before, as long as you have the money, whatever you need, anything at all, we can deliver it to your door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, an appointment is necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and asked, “We have the weapons and the ship now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what about the people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew of the ship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko shrugged and answered, “The crew are exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did a lot of preparatory work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve got to understand, pal, it takes more than just moving the torpedoes onto the fishing boat to make them operational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve been working to the bone these past five days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you’ll be able to meet them soon; I’ll introduce them to you shortly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “All right, is there anything else you need to tell me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, I want to get some sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko said, “Yes, there is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, you must know that this ship now belongs to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, once the mission is complete, this ship will be scuttled in the Southern Ocean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang didn’t hesitate to say, “No problem, I don’t want someone to find this ship later on and cause trouble for you and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better sunk, let them search for clues at the bottom of the Southern Ocean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko then said, “Furthermore, I’ve named this ship Avenger, but you are the owner of the ship, the initiator of this operation, so, I think it should be up to you to name the ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang without hesitation said, “Avenger, let’s call it Avenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I like the name very much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gao Yang finished speaking, Cui Bo suddenly exclaimed loudly, “I think, shouldn’t we give this operation a codename now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriyangko laughed heartily and said, “Right, it’s time to come up with an operation codename.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what do you want to call this operation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo shouted, “Brother Yang, you come up with a codename.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s got to be powerful, something like Thunderbolt or Desert Sabre, something that tells its purpose at first hearing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head and said to Glolov, “Big Dog, you do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This operation should be named by you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov thought for a moment then said in a deep voice, “I can’t think of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not good at naming operations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pondered for a while, then finally shrugged and said, “I’d also like to come up with a powerful and meaningful codename.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But considering we’re going to take down some Japanese whaling ships and the Japanese, a too powerful sounding codename would be giving those bastards too much credit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo immediately suggested, “How about Operation Slaughter Dog, or maybe Killing Pigs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps Operation Extermination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or something grander like Operation Obliterate Japan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang scoffed and said, “Pah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you like to eat pork?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did the dogs do to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To compare the Japanese to pigs and dogs, have you considered how the pigs and dogs feel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Operation Obliterate Japan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re just going after a few whaling ships; it’s a far cry from obliterating Japan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Operation Obliterate Japan’ might as well be ‘Operation Kill the Little Japs’.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang burst out in applause, yelling, “Good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the name, simple, straightforward, and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s decided then, Operation Kill the Little Japs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang gestured dismissively and announced, “Alright, Operation Kill the Little Japs, commences now!”(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1915,"2026-06-06T10:19:38.027Z",1,"novelbin.me","38ad4d50d8833e49964eead2708a7a33ca0de37a173b5f6959fa6d5e1d4ea032","mercenary-s-war-chapter-369","mercenary-s-war-chapter-367",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]