Aegis

Aegis ships (sometimes referred to as Aegis-class cruisers) are a special type of battle cruiser exclusively named in Ace Combat games. Battle cruisers typically feature a number of powerful weapons already, but Aegis-class cruisers combine these weapons into one sophisticated computer system, allowing for advanced radar tracking for weapons fire.

More recently, Aegis-class cruisers have also featured integrated CIWS systems for protection against incoming fire. Destroying these requires a volley of attacks from various sources to overwhelm the onboard Aegis computer.

Description
The chief difference between an Aegis ship and other naval ships is that an Aegis Ship will have two SAM launchers that can either target the player or be targeted by the player.

In Ace Combat Infinity, a special variant of Aegis ships is featured in the Naval Team Deathmatch mode. These versions feature the aforementioned CIWS targets that will destroy missiles that are fired at a distance at either the Aegis ship or the ships around it, incensing the player to target them first. The CIWS will continue to respawn if destroyed until the Aegis itself is destroyed.

Strangereal
An Erusean Aegis-class cruiser was attempting to escape with several other ships during ISAF's Operation Rough Seas, it was sunk along with the rest of the Aegir Fleet.

During the Circum-Pacific War, both Yuktobania and Osea operated Aegis ships. The Osean Aegis ship OFS Excalibur was attacked by the Yuktobanian Air Force during the Bombing of St. Hewlett. The OFS Halcyon was sunk along with its respective fleet by Razgriz Squadron during Operation Glory Horn.

During the Emmeria-Estovakia War, the Estovakian Navy deployed Aegis ships against the Emmerian 2nd Fleet during Operation Free Gracemeria.

Assault Horizon universe
The USS Anzio supported the defense of Washington, D.C. from NRF remnants; however, the crew was forced to abandon ship after several NRF fighters crashed into the ship.

Infinity Universe
Aegis ships were used by both the United Nations Forces and acquired by the USEA Federation during its uprising. These ships were used by the latter all around the world, including Tokyo, Comona Base, and the Adriatic Sea.

Named Units

 * Raven (Federal Erusian Navy)
 * Tea Time (Independent State Allied Forces)
 * Excalibur (Osean Maritime Defense Force)
 * Halcyon (Osean Maritime Defense Force)
 * Eques (Estovakian Navy)
 * USS Anzio (United States Navy)