Excalibur (Strangereal)

This weapon is seen in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The Excalibur is Belka's "pride", so to speak. It is the tallest Super Weapon ever created in the Ace Combat Series and, theoretically, has the largest range of them all. It's unsupported range is 54 Miles, however, when it is supported by aircraft or satellites equipped with mirrors or other reflective equipment; the range is unlimited. However, it retains its pin point accuracy. The Excalibur is one of the two main weapons produced by Project Pendragon Although not as all mighty as the Arkbird in Ace Combat 5 the range of this massive laser is very powerful. Rumor has it that the laser cannon actually is the same type as the one installed on the Arkbird in AC5.

Weapon Information
Purpose: Ballistic Missile Defense, Precision Strikes and Air Defense

Manufacturer(s): Belkan Federation

Height: 900 Meters / 3182 feet

Firing Range: 54 Miles (when unsupported); intercontinental (with satellite support)

Energy Source: Chemical Energy

Started: December 17th, 1989

Completed: July 18th, 1994

Destroyed: May 23rd, 1995

Armaments

 * 1x Large Chemical Laser
 * 4x RTLS Laser Cannon train cars
 * 4x Electronic Warfare Facilities

History
For its construction, go to Construction of the Excalibur

After years of prospering Belka hit a cross road as it entered the 'Modern Era'. A Belkan Federal Law Review was called by members of the Belkan Party. After an period of Economic panic, an extreme Right Wing Party rose to power in Belka and took command of the country.

The Belkan Government began Project Pendragon some time in the 1980s. This project was directed by Belkan Ace and skilled Engineer Anton Kupchenko. Project Pendragon included the construction of a "Chemical Laser" (Exaclibur), "Weapon of Mass Retaliation" (V2) and other weapons of that sort. However, during the period of unrest in Belka, the public began to doubt the new Government and territories of Belka began to breakaway from Belka.

The Belkan Government then began to build the Excalibur. The Excalibur was a Ballistic Missile Defense Weapon using a large scale Chemical Powered Laser. This Laser also could act as an Air Defense Weapon. The Excalibur was completed on July 18th, 1994. Over time, the public began to accept the new more powerful, Belkan Government and the Excalibur became a symbol of their Nationalistic Ideals and a Monolith of their Power.

The player was informed that a squadron meaning to attack Glatisant was destroyed during sortie by a flash of white.It was first encountered by Ustian Forces and the player on May 19th, 1995, when, after a successful three prolonged attack on the last Belkan Outpost, allied transports moved into the area to establish a new front line. However, many were suddenly destroyed by a large beam of light which came from the sky. While many of the Allied Forces were caught by surprise and destroyed, the rest had escaped. Ustian Officials later found out that The Excalibur was responsible for the attack. It was then decided that the Excalibur had to be destroyed.

After an extended engagement and heavy losses on both sides, it was destroyed on the 23rd of May, 1995; by Cipher, Galm One of the 66th AFU, when, after repeated missile hits, the whole tower teetered on its stand, before the tower was split in half and it fell to the ground, resembling the broken sword excalibur.