The Maritime Disruption Plan

This thread traces the change from urban subversion to a maritime deception intended to disrupt Jaimec’s economy.

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Phase Nine Arrives

A Sudden Change of Assignment Headquarters accelerates Mowry expects to proceed through the planned intermediate stages, but Terran command orders him directly to Phase Nine. The war’s timetable has shortened. From city to sea The new task targets shipping schedules rather than government offices. It requires Mowry to leave familiar Pertane and operate alone in Alapertane.

A Manufactured Submarine Threat

The Periboob Deception A false signal The maritime decoy device rises and sinks when nearby metal approaches, resembling a submarine periscope. A prior leak of secret submarine plans gives the deception a plausible story. Fear beyond proof Even if authorities recover and inspect a decoy, ship captains cannot safely assume every sighting is false. The plan exploits uncertainty rather than technical invulnerability.

Choosing the Ships

A Harbor Under Observation Finding suitable targets Mowry consults the departure schedule and identifies two ships leaving from the same dock. He chooses the shared location to reduce travel and exposure. An obstacle of timing Workers and officials still load cargo when he arrives. He must wait inside a warehouse, risking discovery while a delayed ship offers cover.

Mines on the Hulls

The Harbor Operation Quiet placement Mowry attaches delayed limpet mines beneath the Su-cattra and Su-limane. Brief metallic clangs draw only passing sailors, who fail to investigate closely. A plan at risk The installation depends on casual observers dismissing what they hear. Mowry leaves the dock convinced the ships will later provide evidence of a concealed attack.

The Operation Breaks Apart

Escape Replaces Sabotage A compromised exit Police inspect Mowry’s car near the dock, suggesting the search has caught up with him. He cannot safely retrieve his equipment or continue as planned. A wider crisis begins He abandons the case and plants a further decoy before fleeing. The immediate task gives way to survival, while the harbor scare threatens to expand beyond his control.

After Mowry’s report from the cave

While Mowry recalls his training

On arrival at Alapertane’s docks

Late at night in Alapertane harbor

After police discover Mowry’s car