19th Task Force

The 19th Squadron, also known as the 19th Task Force "ACES" is an special squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force from the Horizon universe. It was an special unit formed to test the ASF-X Shinden II, led by Lieutenant Kei Nagase.

The Shindens used by the squadron use a unique black livery with orange spots, which stem from an episode involving the coating of ASF-X airframes with stealth materials, giving them their peculiar appearance. Nagase liked the look, and thus it was adopted as the squadron color.