The first update

The two F14 Tomcats are rapidly approaching the anti-submarine ship USS Intrepid and the Type 037 hunting submarine sailing on the surface, they are preparing to carry out ultra-low-altitude deterrence of Soviet and Chinese ships, and protect the Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine and Seawolf-class evacuation to a safe area, but the Dreadnought is still chasing after the two submarines, and it seems that they will be caught before they are resigned.

The rolling waves were broken by the dreadnought with a displacement of several thousand tons, and the torpedo of the steel wave was still ready for launch, and Captain Shaposhnikov even asked the Ulyanovsk to attack, but it was vetoed by the Pacific Fleet of the Red Navy.

Smiryev said that the Red Navy can only carry out limited counterattacks, and that any provocation to start a war cannot be carried out, and that Moscow does not intend to meet the Americans at present.

Since Moscow had rejected the request, Captain Shaposhnikov could only negotiate with the Chinese captain of the 037 submarine hunter to expel them to about 20 nautical miles from the Nimitz aircraft carrier battle group and then abandon the pursuit and return to the combined fleet.

20 nautical miles is the bottom line of the Pacific Fleet's psychological endurance.

With the roar of the engines, the crew of the Intrepid lowered their heads, and a huge black shadow swept overhead, and this was the third time that the F14 Tomcat had flown low over the large anti-submarine ship. It was a warning from American fighter jets to warn Soviet ships to withdraw from the area or the two carrier-based aircraft would launch a deadly attack. However, Captain Shaposhnikov ignored the warnings of the American fighters and continued to pursue the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered submarines, and his confidence came from the eight Doyle anti-aircraft missiles, and the Dreadnought had already locked on two F14 Pandas, and as long as the other side dared to act rashly, the anti-aircraft missiles loaded by the large anti-submarine ships would definitely be vented on them without leaving a single blow.

Seeing that the warning of the threat of low-altitude flyby was ineffective, the pilot began to ask the captain of the Nimitz aircraft carrier to launch an attack, and the two F14 Tomcats circled around the intrepid anti-submarine ship, staring at each other's every move, and the pilot of the fighter even put his finger on the launch button, just waiting for the order from the Nimitz carrier.

The Nimitz's operational command room had become very quiet, everyone was waiting for the final order of the captain, and all the carrier-based aircraft loaded on the aircraft carrier had flown out, ready for combat at the first level.

But the captain of the USS Nimitz did not dare to give such instructions, and he replied to the pilot of the F14 Tomcat to continue to maintain a low-altitude flyby warning, forcing the Dreadnought anti-submarine ship to abandon the pursuit. But in the face of the Dreadnought's displacement of nearly 7,000 tons, the body of the F14 Tomcat looks a little ridiculous.

Captain Shaposhnikov taunted the Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine and the Seawolf-class attack submarine in front of him like a cat and mouse, but they were more like two poor prey in front of the natural submarine killers, even with the cover of the F14 Tomcat, it was difficult to get rid of the fear and oppression brought by the submarine killers behind them.

"What? Hasn't the Nimitz replied yet? What's the use of sending two F14 fighters over, the other side is a large anti-submarine ship! The captain wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead as he stared at the decreasing distance on the radar, "This is the high seas of the Pacific Ocean, not their maritime domain, do these two guys really want to provoke a war?" ”

At the same time, the F14 fighter pilot reported the emergency to the captain of the Nimitz, and then gradually approached the side of the anti-submarine ship, and he even wanted to use his cannon to fire a warning on the sea surface on the side of the anti-submarine ship, warning the large Soviet anti-submarine ship not to mess around.

However, General Shaposhnikov, who was smoking a pipe, did not care, and continued to direct the Dreadnought to approach Los Angeles, and constantly reported the coordinates of the two submarines to the Type 037 hunting submarine, and the two submarine killers kept tracking the prey in front of them.

The F14 fighter pilot wanted to give another round of low-altitude flyby warning, but saw two fighters flashing from the side with a sharp roar, and the shining red star on the tail was particularly dazzling, this was the Su-33 carrier-based aircraft that took off from Ulyanovsk, specially to escort the 1155 anti-submarine ship.

The Su-33 fighter constantly provokes each other in front of the F14, and its streamlined body brings the violent aesthetics of the Red Empire to the extreme. The Su-33 fighter jet directly circled the F14 Tomcat and made a provocative move of the defense drum to force the two US fighters to leave.

Perhaps unable to resist the other party's provocation, the pilot of the F14 once again sent a request to the captain of the Nimitz, "Command, the enemy dispatched two Su-33 fighters, repeat, the enemy dispatched two Su-33 fighters." Request a fire order, request a fire order. ”

"Calm down, boys, don't go off the rails, I'm asking the U.S. Department of Defense now if I would like to approve the attack." The captain of the Nimitz also felt that his face could not be hung up, and if the other party continued to push him like this, the Pacific Fleet would lose face.

However, he did not want to be the name of the war's initiator, so he specially asked the US Department of Defense for an attack order.

However, at this time, the Pentagon was already quarreling over this matter, and it was difficult for hardliners and conservatives to reach a consensus on this issue, some people saw it as a provocation to the US defense forces and must fight back, while others opposed the idea of such war maniacs and accused the other side of being the germ of fascism.

"Secretary Perry, we can't accede to this request for an attack." Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Burda said anxiously, "This is an excuse for the Soviets to start a war, and the United States is not ready for a war." ”

Perry, of course, understands how difficult this decision is, and whether he chooses to agree or choose to refuse, the position of defense secretary may not be kept, so he simply kicks the ball to someone else. As for the final outcome, it has nothing to do with him.

"The Ministry of Defense also does not have the authority to make this decision." Secretary Perry took a deep breath and said to the captain of the USS Nimitz on the other side of the globe, "So stay calm, I'm going to ask the White House for President Mario right now." ”

Minister Perry put down the phone and found that everyone around him was focused on him, and he shrugged helplessly, "What? This is a major decision, and the Department of Defense has no right to decide on such a major event, and the top leader of the White House can only give this order. ”

Minister Perry motioned for everyone to be quiet, he dialed the White House line, and succinctly reported the situation to President Mario, "A Soviet anti-submarine ship and a Chinese submarine hunting submarine are tracking one of our nuclear submarines and conventional attack submarines, and we sent two F14 fighters to intercept it, but the other side also sent two Su-33 fighters to conduct air anti-interception." Now the pilot of the F14 fighter is requesting an order to launch an attack, Your Excellency, and we do not believe that the Pacific Fleet or even the Department of Defense has the authority to give this order. ”

After Secretary Perry said this, his heart was finally relieved, which meant that the decision would not be in his own hands, but in the hands of US President Mario. But Minister Perry also did not want to see a contest between the United States, China and the Soviet Union, and he added in a whisper, "If a conflict does break out, I think the EU can dream of laughing." ”

"I see, Minister Perry, let's do it for now."

Minister Perry was worried that the time would be delayed for too long, and hurriedly said, "The situation is urgent, and I ask President Mario to make a decision as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, I know."

President Mario hung up the phone, his chin in his right hand, in the middle of a difficult decision. It was not for nothing that he avoided the Pentagon meeting, and it was a very bad thing to let a bunch of hawks and doves decide for themselves.

"Advisor Anthony, what should we do now?" President Mario said with a wry smile, "This is simply a hornet's nest, and if it goes on like this, it could really evolve into a regional conflict." ”

Anthony put down the report on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region in his hand, took off his glasses and put them in his breast pocket, tapped his temple with his index finger, and said calmly, "The key to solving this war crisis is not me, but the Taiwan government of China." (To be continued.) )