18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 585

The group huddled together, brainstorming. They had to lose the tail that was stubbornly sticking to them.

But China was clinging on like a leech, and shaking them off wasn't going to be a walk in the park.

It was enough to make anyone want to unload a barrage of bullets in frustration.

Stella, however, was the picture of calm. "Captain, do you think our custom sub can go head-to-head with China's nuclear sub in a collision?"

She remembered how Hans and the others, when provoked by China on the seabed, had just gone full throttle, ramming right into their adversary's sub and blowing it to bits.

Cole looked a bit taken aback but answered promptly, "The main strengths of a nuclear sub are its 'nuclear' and 'stealth' capabilities. 'Nuclear' means it's built for nuclear strikes, and 'stealth' essentially means it can stay hidden, attack strategic land targets, sink transport ships, disrupt enemy shipping lanes, target large surface vessels and subs, and carry out mine-laying, reconnaissance, rescue, and special ops missions.

To achieve 'stealth,' it needs to avoid detection by enemy radar, which requires special materials. But those materials aren't exactly indestructible."

So, nuclear subs weren't invincible; they had their Achilles' heels.

The southern military's custom fleet of 3000 subs, however, was designed to withstand monstrous tsunamis and earthquakes, not so much for 'stealth.'

Hence, they were tougher and more resilient than the typical military sub.

The lightbulb went off in Stella's head. No wonder Hans's sub could tear through China's.

The materials were completely different.

If China wanted to keep playing hardball, then it was time to knock them out of the game.

Jake and the rest were raring to go. "Stella, let me at 'em."

They'd had enough of China's antics; it was time to smash them to pieces.

Cole stepped in, "Our subs are solid, sure, but their 'stealth' function isn't on par with nuclear subs, making them easier for China to spot. If they launch a nuclear attack, it could be extremely dangerous."

Going out meant risking a nuclear strike; staying put meant being followed.

Stella didn't waver. "I'll go."

"No way, Stella. You're the backbone of the salvage team; we can't afford to lose you."

The others started volunteering. "We have our own nuclear subs. We can cover the seed subs. When China's distracted, that'll be our moment to strike."

Stella wasn't just blowing smoke. "It's too risky for you guys. I'll be in and out in no time."

The team knew that with Stella's unique abilities, she was the safest bet for the mission.

letting her face the danger alone. She

debate raged on until Jasper spoke up,

The nuclear

suited up, dove into the ocean with

into the sea and immediately

sub continued to lure

and Jasper timed their

minutes later, they would re-emerge in

what lay ahead, completely oblivious to the new threat sneaking up on their

was

its small size, the custom sub

sub was huge but slow,

was significantly smaller, which gave

a small vessel posed no

play nice. They unleashed a barrage of

mess with them? Go to

watched the control panel with smug satisfaction as the torpedoes sped towards

instant, their faces drained

little sub had vanished from

That was impossible!

such a close range, their

blinked furiously, but the little sub was nowhere

technology; when in

they fired wildly in all

are

Damn those Aussies!

scrambled to dodge the torpedoes launched by Cole and his

sub reappear, even closer

a torpedo would be

sent an urgent signal: Let's

was too

steered the sub, extending the 2688's external spikes,

thunderous impact, the sub vanished

hit, their sailors thrown about

sub was in chaos. Some were retching, others vomiting last

to retaliate, the

they could even curse, screams echoed; the sub was breached

for the double hull-only the outer shell was

was still a chance for

alarms went