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Bureau of Internal Security Central Headquarters, Upper Nanjing, Central Command Complex
The building itself was generously large from the outside, ten stories tall, its exterior covered in balconies and colorful decorations. One might even have considered it to be a five-star hotel from a glance. Trees surrounded the pagoda-like structure, hiding the security buildings that scattered the complex, quartered by limestone roads and decorative gardens watched over by stone lions. Upon the first floor's entry was a great seal, the BIS insignia engraved and colored in full upon the wall, a reception desk before it.
With each floor however, every layer of the SICR was revealed, from Tourism and Foreign Assistance at the tenth floor, and from the second-level basement downwards - Chemical Warfare, Territorial Denial, Censorship, Domestic Special Forces, and the infamous Imperial Sword.
Every level was guarded by soldiers in black uniforms, the obsidian star enblazoned upon the badges pinned to their helmets, gloved hands firmly gripping bullpup rifles as they motionlessly stood sentry at every door.
No corner had less than two cameras, and every ten paces was another blast door. The stark glare of LED bulbs and screened monitors filled each command center, personnel manning the blinking consoles to keep the eyes and ears of the Imperial Republic funtioning.
Within the Action Room of Domestic Special Forces, two men in starkly different uniforms discoursed in low voices, the massive table before them covered in files and tablets.
"But are we sure? Could it have been a Rokkenjiman agent?"
The one dressed in the coal-black military gear shook his head.
"Impossible. Rokkenjimans do not speak ten years worth of traditional dragonaii poetry when we have emerged in hardly one. I would say a cultist or another one of those lunatic reporters who keep trying to 'find out the truth'. In any case, we questioned him a good bit and sent him on his way. By today's news, I take it a note was forwarded to the media?"
His suited counterpart sighed in relief.
"Indeed. So he knows nothing then? You interrogated him thorougly?"
"Nothing. At best, probably just test rockets for the space program."
The suiter's fingers found a thick file in the mountain of papers, carefully annotated by the Examination Center.
"Good, good. Well, how about the individuals who tried to defect to Rokkenjima?"
"Oh, taken care of. We incinerated them and their information the spot. Bloody fools, thinking that they could travel to Rokkenjima by civilian plane. Agents had them directed to the Special Action area of the airport and shot them in the head before they could run."
The agent took the file from his counterpart, flipping hurriedly until suddenly stopping at an attached thumb drive, plugging it into one of the computer tablets.
"They wrote a manifesto that they were going to present to the public. Talks about how the Imperial Throne is oppressive and all other forms of treason. Even called for foreign armed intervention to throw the Emperor-Admiral out. It's a pity, really. Fresh out of university and the first thing they try to do is go stir up trouble. Rokkenjima's not the only country they wanted an audience with. They wanted one with EM, Lodja, SANE, you name it."
The suiter did not look up from examining the manifesto.
"Never mind that. Do they have any other accomplices?"
"Being dealt with now, I believe. We tracked them to an apartment in Blut-Himmel Stadt. An operation is currently underway."
New Sun Residential Apartments, Lower Blut-Himmel Stadt
The agent carefully made his way to the apartment, his baggy clothes covering the tactical vest. He glanced quickly at the mailboxes to ensure he was at the right place, then punched in the code on the keypad, a sharp click echoing through the interior as the door swung inwards. A pair of plainclothes Domestic Special Forces police officers followed closely behind.
Making his way up the stairs, he reached number 674, Huishanlu. He discarded the parka, and pulled the pistol from his vest. The two plainclothes policemen behind him pulled out silenced submachineguns.
The sounds of safeties being switched off resounded through the staircase, but the agent and policemen alike knew the walls and doors were too thick for anyone to hear. A Halligan bar was fixed to the door and within a moment, the door was bashed open.
There was no "Police, open up!" or "Put your hands up!", only the sharp clicks of suppressed guns and the short exhales of the suppressors as the officers shot every person inside dead, regardless of whether or not they put up a fight.
As one of the bedrooms was forced open, a young woman on the other end reached for the nightstand drawer, her hand reaching short by just a few millimeters as the agent shot her legs.
She forced herself to turn over, tears streaming down in pain as she confronted the agent as he searched the drawer, finding an empty gun.
"Why are you shooting us? We only wanted a democracy!"
The officer's blank face turned towards her, dropping the empty gun on the floor.
"I'm sorry ma'am. It's treason."
A brass casing, still smoking, fell to the floor, a body resting beside it.
The motto of the BIS is not "To Serve and Protect". It is "Protect By Any Means".
Memorandum And Report On New OCDP Weapons, National-Imperial High Command
Subject: Potential Resolutions For Military Victory Against The OCDP
[MILITARY INTELLIGENCE ONLY, SECURITY GRADE LEVEL 14 OR ABOVE]
July 23, 1948
Office of Military Innovation
To the Chiefs of Staff of the East Theater:
Under the light of the less-than-successful March Campaign earlier this year, reports have come in of the enemy using advanced copies of our Yuejian-22 radar-guided rocket bombs to attack the hardened bunkers in the 32nd Defensive Sector with unacceptable amounts of success from launch sites potentially located as far away as Volkshaven in deep enemy territory. While the sector was quickly retaken by the IFC units stationed there, I, after further analysis of these projectiles, believe that with the proper development, they can become a weapon capable of knocking out the vast forges and foundries beneath enemy industrial strongholds, in addition to giving their population the mental and physical knockout blow by finally exposing their core population to Project [REDACTED] and Victory Agents [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED]. A plethora of opportunities are offered to us by using this platform to perform strikes on the enemy without having to sacrifice any manpower while crippling the enemy supply lines.
The modified OCDP devices are launched from a vertical platform without any wings, relying entirely on radio-guided transmission by aerial reconnaissance and follow an arc to its target often around anywhere from 300 to 600 km away at incredibly high speeds and virtually no ability to be intercepted by any of our weapons. They are similar to the old Yuqun-II ballistic models briefly serviced in the last decade during Operation D[REDACTED], but possess far more advanced targeting systems, allowing them to wipe out an entire reinforced FOB.
I am hereby vouching for a renewed effort into the development of such a weapon in an effort to destroy existing enemy stockpiles, in addition to boosting the efficiency of our current strategic bombing efforts. I await your opinions and approval.
Signed,
BIS Special Tactics Department Officer [REDACTED]
Status Reports on Project Red Whistle
Report Summary Logs
[INTERNAL EYES ONLY, SECURITY GRADE LEVEL 12+ REQUIRED]
September 2, 1951
War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment
Initial missile tests of the Huangjin-VII (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM-1_Matador) SRBMs have proven fruitful. The reliable range is anywhere from 200 km to 400 km, with a 2,860 kg warhead. Five were produced throughout the course of trials, and only three have failed, landing either short or exploding in the air. All missiles have at least reached an altitude of around 45.7 km before arcing back to the target zone. Missiles were fired from [REDACTED] AFB with targets being the execution of Block 45-J, all prisoners, with full success. I have requested that additional resources be diverted to the program for the development of longer range and yield missiles.
February 24, 1958
War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment
To date, almost all tests of Qujin-C V (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM-31_Pershing) SRBMs except for Trials 12-32 have been successful, with only a collateral casualty rate of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] IDM (adjusted to pre-war value for inflation). Proposals for deployment for the upcoming Offensive 223-E are underway, and missile production has been ramped up by 75% for strategic bombing purposes. Prototypes for advanced models are expected to see testing should results of their deployment against the enemy prove successful. We have been ordered to fit chemical and biological warheads Victory Agents [REDACTED]-C and [REDACTED]-B for their use in Operation V-16, which will require the missile silos in Offensive Sector 14 - East to be finished within five months or less. All construction projects may have to be rushed to match the new deadlines.
August 2, 1958
War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment
Operation V-16 was a success. Launch sites [REDACTED], Orang-5, [REDACTED], Braun-3, Braun-4, and [REDACTED] AFB launched 42 missiles over the course of a week on targets in deep enemy territory, including the Volkeschmeiede industrial compounds in Renminhu (Jinhu) and urban collective settlement districts in Taiyuanshichang (Yushanshi) Captured reports from military intelligence have shown the almost all missiles to have successfully hit near or on their targets, causing nearly 6,000 civilian casualties from combined biological and chemical weapons. High Command is beyond pleased at results and has ordered full redirection of resources to missile design and production. Ballistic missile bombardment as part of the national military doctrine is being seriously considered and we have been ordered to build missiles and launch them on a daily basis to disrupt industrial progress in OCDP-controlled zones.
June 12, 1959
War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment
Orders have come in after the enemy's last-ditch effort to push to the capital. We are to construct a contingency weapon in the event that an OCDP victory captures the capital and a government downfall is imminent. Ten missiles are to be affixed with prototype radiological warfare warheads containing cobalt-60 and strontium-90, along with biological and chemical weapons in liquid air capable form. The aim is to deny victory to the enemy at all costs necessary, even in the face of defeat by rendering the entirety of the Nestland uninhabitable. This project is to remain confidential to all but those with Security Grade Level 16+ and all unauthorized personnel possessing knowledge of the project are to be [REDACTED] for reasons of national security. The project shall be referred to as Option Five henceforth.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE IMPERIAL THRONE
ORDER 345 - DEMOBILIZATION OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC UNMANNED BOMBARDMENT
To the National-Imperial High Command of the SICR,
February 6, 1978
I, Emperor-Admiral Jing Die-Hu of the Imperial Throne, by the authority invested in me as the sovereign leader of the state and that of my ancestors proceeding me, hereby command the War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment to demobilize in following orders due to the successful outcome of the Civil Conflict between the SICR and OCDP as agreed in the Treaty of Nanjing, 1978. Such weapons are no longer needed in the conclusion of the war and thus are to be disarmed and removed from active service.
1. The War Department of Strategic Unmanned Bombardment hereby referred to as the SUB, will destroy all active-duty warheads, launch vehicles, and launch systems, save for 20 warheads and their systems in the interest of the military reserve.
2. The SUB is to be disbanded and its assets merged into the SICRDASC, IFC, and Ministry of the Deep Interior, with launch sites transferred to SICRDASC control, remaining stockpiles entrusted to the IFC, and production sites to the Ministry of the Deep Interior, along with all research personnel and commanding officers. Low-security personnel are to be honorably discharged and returned to civilian life as soon as possible.
3.IFC subterranean rail systems are to discontinue service in all areas except for those allocated by the Ministry of the Deep Interior. Supply trains carrying warhead munitions are to return to production sites for dismantling.
4. The Ministry of the Deep Interior is to place all reserved personnel on efforts to continue research on the ballistic missile program, but funding will be considered low-priority, save for MIRV modernization of existing stockpiles for Option [REDACTED]
5. Option [REDACTED] is to be modernized with MIRV warheads and the existing launch sites are to be increased in number and size.
Orders to the Ballistic Missile Program
Subject - Renewed Efforts
March 17, 1981
Ministry of the Deep Interior
[Security Clearance Level 16+ Only]
To Director [REDACTED] J.
You are to continue research and testing of a far-range missile capable of landing targets as far as the northwestern edge of the Ardian continent for an expansion of the Option Five project. Resources and manpower will be provided upon your request. A nuclear power program is currently underway to succeed the experimental National Nuclear Stack in Altreich, and the nuclear components in the radiological warfare warheads will, therefore, be available soon. Your funding is 2.2 billion IM. This sudden expansion in missile efforts is a direct order from Emperor-Admiral [REDACTED] in preparations for the circumstances of the outside world in what is planned as the nation's reemergence.
Option Five has been renamed to the Imperial Sword for matters of national security. A basic two-stage design is expected by the same date next year. Failure to produce sufficient results will result in severe consequences. I am confident you know the rest of the risks by heart. Good luck.
Signed,
Minister of the Deep Interior [REDACTED] K.
Modifications To Previous Orders
Subject: Program Expansion
October 17, 1989
Ministry of the Deep Interior
[Security Clearance Level 16+ Only]
To Director [REDACTED] J.
Due to the satisfactory work that your division has produced with the Baitou-IV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSD-10_Pioneer), your orders have been altered by order of Emperor-Admiral Jinduming to now focus on a sub-orbit-capable missile able to hit any continent in the world. Your funding has been increased to 3.4 billion IM for the project. Warheads will be carrying [REDACTED]-C chemical weapons now and all land platforms should be contained in reinforced silo sites to prevent the potential success of hostile foreign actions. Biological weapons to be implemented are still under development. Your department has been the most result-procuring by a large margin and as such your misdemeanors in the past have been overlooked. The government and armed forces reserve their faith in you. Good luck.
Signed,
Minister of the Deep Interior [REDACTED] K.
Modifications To Previous Orders
Subject: Imperial Sword Asset Upgrades
December 3, 1996
Ministry of the Deep Interior
[Security Clearance Level 16+ Only]
To Director [REDACTED] N.
His Imperial Highness has publicly stated his intentions to leave the nation's period of isolation and reemerge on the global stage. Your department has been ordered to look into creating more modern missiles to replace our current stockpile of Hongtou-IIs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-29RM_Shtil) and aged number of Baitou-IVs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSD-10_Pioneer). The development of IRBMs will be looked into later. CASC is building a replacement for our two Mazu-class (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee-class_submarine) nuclear ballistic missile submarines. Your division is to design a fitting SLBM for their silos to hold. Despite your predecessor's end doctrine for a nuclear-powered submarine fleet to carry our weapons to bear against foes across the world too far for our IRBMs to hit, it will do. The project is crucial for the SICR's ability to fend off potential invasion by foreign powers once we emerge from isolation in projected 2018.
Signed,
Minister of the Deep Interior [REDACTED] Q.
March 29, 2020
Ministry of the Deep Interior
[Security Clearance Level 16+ Only]
To Director [REDACTED] N.
High Command has ordered the Jinqiang-class (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta-class_submarine) nuclear ballistic submarines to be deployed for exercises. Under covert actions and the Unity Project, we will be able to conduct missile tests under an excuse and bring the sailors out for some training since 2009. Emperor-Admiral Jinduming is currently considering contacting New Derusmia's military for cooperation. Continue development of newer IRBMs for use with the Imperial Sword, regardless of pan-Ardian politics. It may also be completely possible for the Imperial Throne to request IRBM launch vehicles for use as boosters in the Unity Project, so several additional orders have been made in preparation. Should they not be used, they will be placed in reserve and outfitted with practice warheads to be used as targets for our new SAM/anti-missile system. Operations will be executed in coordination with the BIS. Currently, it is advised that we make test launches sparsely unless SANE approves of using IRBM bodies as boosters, in which further orders will follow.
Signed,
Minister of the Deep Interior [REDACTED] Q.