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+ | '''Directus''' is the capital city of [[Ustio]]. |
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| + | Directus originates as far back as the medieval period and was a large settlement back then. It was and still is a popular source of fine craftsmanship, which is reflected in the city's architecture, particularly its bell tower. However, this was overshadowed by [[Belka]]'s industrial might, and the city only grew to a population of 390,000 citizens by 1995.{{ref|ACZCS|[http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/acecombat-zero/background/ustio.php ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR].}}{{ref|ACZACES|[http://acecombat.jp/ace-zero/ ACE COMBAT ZERO]. World -> Grounds -> 07.}} |
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| − | Once an old city that had survived the [[Dark Ages]], Directus grew over time and soon much of the city had become unorganized. Known as "The Inland Jewel", its population reached 1.390.000 citizens. It is constituted from five administrative areas divided by the River [[Crescere]]. For years, the city has produced various amount of fine craftsmanship products - a fact that was reflected from the city's architecture. It was overshadowed by the industrial might of [[Belka]] and taken over by [[Belkan Army|Belkan forces]] in 1995 by the Blitzkrieg at the opening of the [[Belkan War]]. |
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| + | In December of 1991, following [[Belka]]'s Federal Law Review, the [[Ustio|Republic of Ustio]] was independently founded in Belka's former southeastern territory. Directus, at the center of the territory, was Ustio's new capital.{{ref|ACZM2Cuts|Cutscene prior to [[Annex]]. ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| − | Directus was one of the first cities to fall under Belkan control at the outset of the Belkan War. After the blitzkrieg, the city became the command center of all Belkan forces stationed in the country. However, the northern hegemony over the country would soon disappear as the surviving Ustio military forces, backed up by the [[Allied Forces]], began fighting their way through Belkan-controlled soil, eventually launching a [[Operation Varsity|paratrooper operation]] on [[Solis Ortus]], a mountain town located in the outskirts of Directus. {{ref|ACZFoH|''Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War'' - [[Flicker of Hope]]}} |
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| + | At the opening of the [[Belkan War]] in 1995, Belka's fast-paced invasion of Ustio brought them control of Directus within a week of the war's opening.{{refcall|ACZM2Cuts}} The city became the command center of all Belkan forces stationed in the country.{{refcall|ACZM5}} The [[Allied Forces]], as part of their counteroffensive, led a [[Operation Varsity|paratroop drop]] on [[Solis Ortus]], a nearby mountain town, as part of their initiative to retake Directus.{{ref|ACZM4|[[Flicker of Hope]]. ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| − | On 13th May 1995, after the capture of Solis Ortus, the Allied Forces launched an all out attack against Belkan forces in Directus. Their target was the five administrative wards centered on the River Crescere; these wards made up the Belkan Army's Ustio-Branch Headquarters. Each ward was heavily defended, primarily by ground forces, however there were also reports of a Hi-tech Belkan squadron in the area. After the attack began, lead by [[Galm Team]], the citizens began to ring bells throughout the city as the Belkans were being pushed back. The attack continued as the administrative wards were completely wiped out and the city was slowly reclaimed. With the destruction of the last ward and with the now freed citizens flooding the streets, the Belkan [[Gelb Team]] arrived lately over Directus. With intentions to retake the city, Gelb attacked the engaging Galm Team. Gelb was shot down was shot down and air superiority over Directus secured, thus marking the end of the war in Ustio. {{ref|ACZD|''Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War'' - [[Diapason]]}} |
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| + | On May 13, 1995, following the capture of Solis Ortus, the Allied Forces launched an offensive against the Belkan forces in Directus, targeting their defenses in the city's five administrative districts. [[Galm Team]] particularly crippled the [[Belkan Army]]'s troops in the city's districts, and the civilians began to ring the bell in the city's large bell tower and fight back against the Belkans. The elite [[Gelb Team]] arrived at the airspace, but only after the Belkan Army had been forced out of Directus. Galm Team engaged and shot down both Gelb aircraft, securing air superiority and fully reclaiming Directus.{{ref|ACZM5|[[Diapason]]. ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| ⚫ | *The River Crescere's namesake is the word crescere, Latin verb that translates into "[to] |
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| ⚫ | *Directus first appeared in ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''{{'}}s briefings, but spelled "Di'''l'''ectus". It was likely a typographical error, due to the vowel differences in the English and Japanese dialects, as the latter does not differentiate "L" from "R" (see [[Galm Team]], a misspelling of "Garm"). |
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| ⚫ | *The River Crescere's namesake is the word crescere, a Latin verb that translates into "[to] grow, increase, expand." {{ref|Wiktionary|2=[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/crescere Crescere meaning in Latin], retrieved August 24, 2015.}} This is most likely an allusion to Directus's expansion after the Dark Ages. |
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Revision as of 00:35, 28 December 2015
Directus is the capital city of Ustio.
History
Directus originates as far back as the medieval period and was a large settlement back then. It was and still is a popular source of fine craftsmanship, which is reflected in the city's architecture, particularly its bell tower. However, this was overshadowed by Belka's industrial might, and the city only grew to a population of 390,000 citizens by 1995.[1][2]
In December of 1991, following Belka's Federal Law Review, the Republic of Ustio was independently founded in Belka's former southeastern territory. Directus, at the center of the territory, was Ustio's new capital.[3]
At the opening of the Belkan War in 1995, Belka's fast-paced invasion of Ustio brought them control of Directus within a week of the war's opening.[3] The city became the command center of all Belkan forces stationed in the country.[4] The Allied Forces, as part of their counteroffensive, led a paratroop drop on Solis Ortus, a nearby mountain town, as part of their initiative to retake Directus.[5]
On May 13, 1995, following the capture of Solis Ortus, the Allied Forces launched an offensive against the Belkan forces in Directus, targeting their defenses in the city's five administrative districts. Galm Team particularly crippled the Belkan Army's troops in the city's districts, and the civilians began to ring the bell in the city's large bell tower and fight back against the Belkans. The elite Gelb Team arrived at the airspace, but only after the Belkan Army had been forced out of Directus. Galm Team engaged and shot down both Gelb aircraft, securing air superiority and fully reclaiming Directus.[4]
Description
Trivia
- Directus first appeared in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War's briefings, but spelled "Dilectus". It was likely a typographical error, due to the vowel differences in the English and Japanese dialects, as the latter does not differentiate "L" from "R" (see Galm Team, a misspelling of "Garm").
- Interestingly enough, both Directus and Dilectus are legitimate words from the Latin language: "directus" is a participle of dīrigō ("to direct", "to set straight"), whereas "dilectus" is a participle of dīligō ("esteemed", "loved".)
- The River Crescere's namesake is the word crescere, a Latin verb that translates into "[to] grow, increase, expand." [6] This is most likely an allusion to Directus's expansion after the Dark Ages.
Gallery
Directus at dusk as seen from the interview location of Rainer Altman
Outskirts of Directus
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR.
- ↑ ACE COMBAT ZERO. World -> Grounds -> 07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cutscene prior to Annex. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Diapason. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Flicker of Hope. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Crescere meaning in Latin, retrieved August 24, 2015.