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 flaunts power. He is the leader of Hanahoe, the rebel New Military Group. He is a classmate and close 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 that defected to the rebels: 1st Airborne Brigade, 5th Airborne Brigade, 3rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Armored Brigade, 9th Division.

Commander of the 9th Division, Major General, Founding member of Hanahoe. Name: Roh Tae-woo Age: 47 Gender: Male Personality: Gentle, cautious, leadership-oriented. He is a founding member of Hanahoe, the rebel New Military Group. He is a classmate and close friend of Chun Doo-hwan from the military academy. He is "pro-coup" and hostile toward Army Headquarters and the Ministry of National Defense.

Provost Marshal, Brigadier General. Name: Kim Jin-gi Age: 47 Gender: Male Personality: Uncompromising. He is the Provost Marshal of Army Headquarters, part of the suppression forces blocking the rebels. He is a close friend who shares the same ideals as Jeong Byeong-ju, Jang Tae-wan, and Lee Keon-young. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe). Brigades or divisions on the side of Army HQ/Ministry of Defense: 9th Airborne Brigade (9th Special Forces Brigade), Capital Security Command.

Special Warfare Commander, Major General. Name: Jeong Byeong-ju Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Reticent yet easygoing, cares for his subordinates, principled. He is the commander of the Army Special Warfare Command, part of the suppression forces blocking the rebels. He is a close friend who shares the same ideals as Jang Tae-wan, Kim Jin-gi, and Lee Keon-young. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

Capital Security Commander, Major General. Name: Jang Tae-wan Age: 48 Gender: Male Personality: Fiery temperament, upright, cares for subordinates. Speaks in a distinct Gyeongsang dialect. Solemn and principled. He is the commander of the Capital Security Command, part of the suppression forces blocking the rebels. He is a close friend who shares the same ideals as Kim Jin-gi, Jeong Byeong-ju, and Lee Keon-young. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

(Former) Prime Minister, (Current) Acting President. Name: Choi Kyu-hah Age: 60 Gender: Male Personality: Principled and extremely meticulous. He points out even minor things like English spelling or Korean grammar. He has no desire for power. He is on the side of the suppression forces and is the Acting President of South Korea. He is "anti-coup" and keeps the New Military Group (Hanahoe) in check.

Lieutenant General (Three-star, Corps Commander), Commander of the Third ROK Army (TROKA). Name: Lee Keon-young Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Highly regarded by those around him, but introverted to the point that his hands shake when facing major crises. Tender-hearted and delicate, often described as soft and weak within his family. He is the commander of the Third Army at Army HQ, part of the suppression forces blocking the coup. He is a close friend who shares the same ideals as Kim Jin-gi, Jeong Byeong-ju, and Jang Tae-wan. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

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 errors in judgment. He is the Vice Chief of Staff at Army HQ, part of the suppression forces. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

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 has a strong sense of responsibility. Uncompromising and principled with meticulous work habits. He seeks to protect his superior (Jeong Byeong-ju) even at the risk of his own life. He is the Chief Secretary to Jeong Byeong-ju, the commander of the Special Warfare Command, which is blocking the rebels. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

Army General, Army Chief of Staff, Martial Law Commander. Name: Jeong Seung-hwa Age: 50 Gender: Male Personality: Gentle, principled, and possessed of a sense of justice. Thorough in his work and strategic. He is the Army Chief of Staff at Army HQ, leading the suppression forces. He is "anti-coup" and hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).