Awakening

Awakening is the first mission of the original Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere. This mission allows the player to familiarize themselves with the game's controls, as well as grasp the basics of the storyline.

Plot
In a day of early 2040, amidst the rising tensions between the governing corporate bodies of the Usean Continent, Neucom Incorporated begin hostile actions against their rival, General Resource. Despite attempts of negotiation, Neucom refuses to stand down, and their operation resumes as planned. Left with no choice, the UPEO dispatches a squadron from its SARF arm to intercept a Neucom transport squadron passing through Expo City.

Mission briefing
"At about 07:50 this morning, Neucom initiated a large-scale military action against General Resource. We at UPEO, in order to avoid involvement on either side escalating any further, have no choice but to stem this action. Furthermore, in the case that Neucom disregards our warning, use of force will be inevitable. We put our hopes in your work. Out.

Mission script
[Mission start]

Erich Jager: It's a good thing that Rena's flying a Flanker!

Fiona Chris Fitzgerald: Cut the chatter. (Neucom transports enter visual range)

Rena Hirose: Commencing attack.

(The SARF squadron engages the Neucom unit. Minutes later, all targets are destroyed. Afterwards, the pilots recieve a message from HQ.)

SARF Commander: Approach of reinforcements confirmed. Take interceptive measures immediately!

(A fight breaks out between the SARF and Neucom aircraft. The latter's unit is eventually annihilated, and the operation ends.)

[Mission end]

Mission debriefing
"The goal of the operation was achieved. We will be putting our hopes in your active role in the future, too."

Targets

 * 4x R-501 Rhincodon (TGT)
 * 2x R-201 Asterozoa
 * 6x R-101 Delphinus I (one particular Delphinus is TGT)

Rewards

 * None.