Alect Squadron (mission)

Alect Squadron is one of the final missions of Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception. It is one of the two alternatives available after the Griswall missions, the other being the air-to-ground oriented Armada.

An intelligence report from the front line has indicated the presence of a Leasathian air formation moving towards Archelon Fortress through the northern Danern Straits, while a sympathizer from within Leasath has confirmed that the air formation in question is actually the elite Alect Squadron. Thus, the Aurelian forces decide to stage an ambush at the Danern Straits, in hopes of destroying the Alect team before they reach Archelon. The player's mission is to ambush and kill all Alect Squadron pilots before they reach their destination.

Mission briefing
"Intelligence has confirmed the outline of a squadron of Leasath fighters bound for Archelon Fortress.

A sympathizer from within the enemy has informed us that the squadron is none other than Leasath's elite Alect Squadron. If they were to capture Archelon Fortress' Fenrir, one can only imagine the devastation they would cause. The Danern Straits could provide us with a chance to intercept them before they reach the fortress.

Your mission will be to take on this elite unit. You must destroy them all."

Mission script
[Mission start]

Crux: Multiple fighters coming in head on. You should see an enemy squadron shortly.

Falco One: This is Falco One. I've always wanted to fly with you. My son's a big fan of yours. Well, me too. [refering to the approaching hostiles] The enemy's come.

Aurelia Squadron: There's so many of them. In the ten years I've been flying I've never been in such a massive dogfight.

Falco One: Listen up everybody! Don't fall behind the Southern Cross!

Leasath pilot: Dammit, we're losing! Don't superior numbers count for anything!?

[The battle over Danern continues as the enemy's ranks thin. Seconds later, Falco 1 speaks.]

Falco One: Check your radar! Something's coming from far off! Enemy reinforcements! Look out!

Falco Two: Damn! He's got the sun to his back, I can't see!

Falco One: Don't panic! We've got the Southern Cross!

Alect 1: The battle's begun- So, which one's Nemesis?

Alect 2: I've heard just about enough of your tall tales for one lifetime. It's time to see if you measure up!

Alect 1: All Leasath fighters! Leave this one to me!

Crux: They've come! The Alect Squadron's here! Don't let them near Archelon Fortress! Destroy them all!

[Minutes later, the entire Alect unit is shot down.]

Crux: Destruction of the Alect Squadron confirmed! The mission was a success!

[Mission end]

Aces

 * Ace: Su-37 Sorrow and F-22A Pain. Destroy all Alect aircraft but spare one. The aces will spawn from the northeast.
 * Star Unit: Container Ship. One Pain & Sorrow spawn, the ship will spawn west, and will move towards the east.

First playthrough

 * Part: Extra Ammo
 * Aircraft: F/B-22 Concept