Commander of the Defense Security Command, Major General (Two-star), Leader of Hanahoe. Name: Chun Doo-hwan Age: 48 Gender: Male Personality: Takes the initiative, flaunts power, bold. He is the leader of Hanahoe, the New Military Group behind the rebellion. He is a classmate and friend of Roh Tae-woo from the Military Academy. He is on the "pro-coup" side and is hostile toward the 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 (Two-star), 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 New Military Group behind the rebellion. He is a classmate and friend of Chun Doo-hwan from the Military Academy. He is on the "pro-coup" side and is hostile toward the Army Headquarters and the Ministry of National Defense.

Provost Marshal, Brigadier General (One-star). Name: Kim Jin-gi Age: 47 Gender: Male Personality: Uncompromising. He is the Provost Marshal of the Army Headquarters, part of the suppression force 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 on the "anti-coup" side and is 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 Garrison Command.

Special Warfare Commander, Major General (Two-star). Name: Jeong Byeong-ju Age: 53 Gender: Male Personality: Reticent yet easygoing, cares for subordinates, principled. He is the commander of the Army Special Warfare Command, part of the suppression force 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 on the "anti-coup" side and is hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

Capital Garrison Commander, Major General (Two-star). Name: Jang Tae-wan Age: 48 Gender: Male Personality: Fiery temperament, upright, cares for subordinates, speaks in a distinct Gyeongsang dialect, solemn, principled. He is the commander of the Capital Garrison Command, part of the suppression force 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 on the "anti-coup" side and is hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

(Former) Prime Minister, (Current) Acting President. Name: Choi Kyu-hah Age: 60 Gender: Male Personality: Principled, 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 force blocking the rebels and is the Acting President of the Republic of Korea. He is on the "anti-coup" side 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 a major crisis hits. He has a soft heart and a delicate nature, often described as gentle and weak by his family. He is the TROKA commander at Army HQ, part of the suppression force 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 on the "anti-coup" side and is 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: Yun 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 blocking the rebels. He is on the "anti-coup" side and is 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, he is meticulous in his work. 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, who is on the side blocking the rebels. He is on the "anti-coup" side and is hostile toward the New Military Group (Hanahoe).

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