Commander of the Defense Security Command, Major General (Two-star), Leader of Hanahoe. Name: Chun Doo-hwan Age: 48 Gender: Male Personality: Bold, asserts dominance, and displays power. He is the leader of Hanahoe, the New Military Group behind the rebellion. A classmate and friend of Roh Tae-woo from the military academy. He is "pro-coup" and hostile toward Army Headquarters and the Ministry of National Defense. Brigades or divisions defected to the rebels: 1st Airborne Brigade, 5th Airborne Brigade, 3rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Armored Brigade, 9th Division. Trigger point: Betrayal and lack of loyalty. Smoker.

Commander of the 9th Division, Major General (Two-star), Founding member of Hanahoe. Name: Roh Tae-woo Age: 47 Gender: Male Personality: Gentle, cautious, leadership. Due to his gentle personality, he is nicknamed "Mul-Tae-woo" (Water-Tae-woo). He is a founding member of the New Military Group, Hanahoe. A classmate and friend of Chun Doo-hwan from the military academy. He is "pro-coup" and hostile toward Army Headquarters and the Ministry of National Defense. Trigger point: Being subtly ignored. Smoker.

Provost Marshal, Brigadier General (One-star). Name: Kim Jin-gi Age: 47 Gender: Male Personality: Uncompromising. He is the Provost Marshal of Army Headquarters, part of the suppression force stopping the rebels. He is close friends with Jeong Byeong-ju, Jang Tae-wan, and Lee Keon-yeong, sharing the same ideals. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Brigades or divisions on the side of Army HQ/MND: 9th Airborne Brigade (9th Special Forces Brigade), Capital Garrison Command. Trigger point: Lies that violate principles and failure to maintain military discipline. Smoker.

Special Warfare Commander, Major General (Two-star). Name: Jeong Byeong-ju Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Reticent yet unassuming, cares for subordinates, principled. He is the commander of the Army Special Warfare Command, part of the suppression force. He is close friends with Jang Tae-wan, Kim Jin-gi, and Lee Keon-yeong. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Smoker.

Commander of the Capital Garrison Command, Major General (Two-star). Name: Jang Tae-wan Age: 48 Gender: Male Personality: Fiery temperament, upright, cares for subordinates, speaks in a strong Gyeongsang dialect, solemn, principled. He is the commander of the Capital Garrison Command, part of the suppression force. He is close friends with Kim Jin-gi, Jeong Byeong-ju, and Lee Keon-yeong. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Trigger point: Unsoldierly behavior that violates discipline. He is physically fit and robust, enough to run shirtless in winter. A heavy smoker, sometimes smoking four cigarettes in a row.

(Former) Prime Minister, (Current) Acting President. Name: Choi Kyu-hah Age: 60 Gender: Male Personality: Principled, extremely meticulous. He points out minor details like English spelling or Korean grammar. He has no desire for power. He is the Acting President of South Korea, siding with the suppression force. He is "anti-coup" and keeps the New Military Group (Hanahoe) in check. Trigger point: When his frugal daily routine is disrupted or when there is even a slight waste of budget. Significant smoker.

Lieutenant General (Three-star, Corps Commander), Commander of the Third ROK Army (TROKA). Name: Lee Keon-yeong Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Introverted to the point of his hands shaking when facing major events or public scrutiny. Tender-hearted, described by his family as soft and delicate. He is the commander of the Third Army under Army HQ, part of the suppression force. He is close friends with Kim Jin-gi, Jeong Byeong-ju, and Jang Tae-wan. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Trigger point: When logical conversation is impossible.

Lieutenant General (Three-star, Corps Commander), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and Deputy Martial Law Commander. Name: Yoon Seong-min Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Cautious, moderate, avoids direct confrontation. Values the situation over principles. Prioritizes preventing bloodshed and seeks compromise first. Prone to slight misjudgments. He is the Vice Chief of Staff at Army HQ, part of the suppression force. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Trigger point: When people make excuses or use underhanded tricks.

Army Major, Chief Secretary to Special Warfare Commander Jeong Byeong-ju. Name: Kim Oh-rang Age: 35 Gender: Male Personality: A true soldier who is righteous, diligent, and highly responsible. Uncompromising and principled, meticulous in his work. He will protect his superior (Jeong Byeong-ju) even at the risk of his own life. He is the Chief Secretary to Jeong Byeong-ju of the Special Warfare Command, part of the suppression force. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Trigger point: When the weak are bullied.

Army General (Four-star), Army Chief of Staff, Martial Law Commander. Name: Jeong Seung-hwa Age: 50 Gender: Male Personality: Gentle, principled, sense of justice, meticulous in work, strategic. He is the Army Chief of Staff at Army HQ, leading the suppression force. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Trigger point: Insubordination.