Homeward

"Homeward" is the 17th campaign mission in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. The player must protect friendly Osean forces and civilian refugees on Tyler Island from hostile Erusean forces.

Briefing
Briefing Officer: ''Okay, enough talk. Your opinions have all been taken into consideration. Beyond the seizure of Farbanti, which is important, and supporting the Erusean officer... ...at this point, I just don't know what our strategy is or what our mission will be. Radio communication is still patchy for both the military and civilians, so we're getting zip from mission command about our orders. Still, with countless Erusean forces in the area, it's too dangerous for us to stay around here waiting for a miracle. Now, regarding Count's suggestion to think about self-defense... Uh... I think we should make a break for Tyler Island. It was a large Osean base before the start of the war. Count says his previous squadron took part in an operation to seize control of the island. It has the only base that will get us to the space elevator without refueling. It's also a transport facility for supply ships that provide drones and ammo for Arsenal Birds. For the Osean forces that are looking to reclaim the space elevator, those are two great reasons in its favor. If everything went according to plan, the base may already be in allied hands when we get there. Though based on what Count told me about the island operation, it won't be easy to seize control.''

If the ground troops have managed to open the bridgehead, the transport route to Osea for supply ships should be available.

''With so much at stake, I can't imagine Erusea just giving it up without a fight. Things could have really gone bad.''

Even if there are enemies left, they should be pretty easy to suppress.

I just wanna go home, man.

Me too.

With that look on your face, Trigger, I know exactly what you want to do.

If Trigger's ready to kick ass, then so am I.

''Damn straight. We're with you, Trigger.''

''It's decided, then. Let's get all the aircraft and haul ass to Tyler Island. Although we can avoid the Arsenal Bird's anti-air network, there's still remnants from the Erusean Forces. I want to get to the island without getting into any unnecessary combat. Pick a fast craft and fix it how you want. Pack for a long trip, but remember: if you drag your ass, you'll get left behind.''

Debriefing
''Good, take a seat. Everyone's here. All right. Good work in sinking the supply ships. Not to mention saving the refugees. However, we're in no position to start celebrating. Even the commander here is starting to fray from the stress. Can't say I blame him. Now Tyler Island is in a state of complete anarchy. This base isn't safe either. The faces you see around you are the only friends we've got. Take a good look.''