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| image = [[File:Directus Aerial Shot.jpg]]
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| type = Capital city
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| image = [[File:Gallery_16_32_88629.jpg|280px|Directus, Ustio during its liberation from Belka.]]
  
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| altnames = The Inland Jewel{{Ref|BandaiNamco|2=[http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/acecombat-zero/background/ustio.php BACKGROUND, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War], [http://bandainamcoent.co.jp Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP)]. Retrieved January 9, 2017.}}
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| altnames = "The Inland Jewel"
  
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| location = [[Ustio|Republic of Ustio]]
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| type = City
  
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| coord = 17°20'01" N, 230°25'51" E{{Ref|ACZ-M06|[[Diapason]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
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| location = Ustio
  
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| events = [[Operation Constantine]]
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| games = [[Ace Combat Zero]] (mainly) , [[Ace Combat 5]]
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| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''
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{{Quote|If those [[Belka]]ns leave, I can reopen my shop. And I'll make sure Directus is decorated to the brim with flowers!|Anonymous florist{{Refcall|ACZ-M06}}}}
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'''Directus''' is the capital of the [[Ustio|Republic of Ustio]]. The city is located in southeastern Ustio and consists of five administrative wards along the Crescere River.{{Ref|ACZ-M06-Brief|Briefing, [[Diapason]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} During the [[Belkan War]], Directus was captured by the [[Belkan Army]] and served as the occupation's regional headquarters until its liberation by the [[Allied Forces]] on May 13, 1995.
   
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==History==
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'''Directus '''is the capital city of the [[Republic of Ustio]].
  
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===Early history===
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[[File:Directus Panorama.jpg|thumb|center|600px|A panoramic view of Directus and the surrounding pastoral landscape; the Crescere River is visible to the right]]
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Directus was founded sometime during [[Belka]]'s early medieval era and was one of largest settlements in the region. Directus has long been regarded for its refined craftsmanship, which is reflected in the city's architecture, particularly its historic cathedrals and bell towers. However, the dawn of the industrial age led to a period of stagnation in Directus: by 1995, its population had only grown to 390,000.{{Refcall|BandaiNamco}}{{Ref|ACZ-ACES|WORLD / GROUNDS / 07, [http://acecombat.jp/ace-zero/ ACE COMBAT ZERO]. Retrieved January 9, 2017.}}
   
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===Independence from Belka===
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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 is reflected from the city's architecture. It was overshadowed by the industrial might of [[Belka]]. It was taken over by Belkan Forces in 1995 by the Blitzkrieg at the opening of the [[Belkan War]].
  
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Following Belka's Federal Law Review in December 1987, a portion of Belka's eastern territories were permitted to secede. On May 12, 1988, the [[Ustio|Republic of Ustio]] (Belka's southeastern territory) declared its independence and designated Directus as the national capital.{{Ref|ACZ-Cut02|Cutscene 02, ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
   
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==History==
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===Belkan War===
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{{Main|Operation Varsity}}
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=== [[The Belkan War]] (1995) ===
  
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When the [[Belkan War]] erupted in March 1995, Belka's blitz invasion of Ustio brought Directus under Belkan control within a week of the war's first battles.{{Refcall|ACZ-Cut02}} The city subsequently became the headquarters of the Belkan occupation forces stationed in Ustio.{{Ref|ACZ-M06-Brief|Briefing, [[Diapason]], ''[[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 in early 1995. 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 Ustian military forces, backed up by the military of the [[Osean Federation]], 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.
  
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By May 1995, the [[Allied Forces]] had begun preparations to liberate Directus. On the seventh anniversary of Ustio's independence, May 12, the Allies launched a [[Operation Varsity|paratroop drop]] to capture [[Solis Ortus]]—a mountain town located near the occupied capital—as part of the efforts to retake Directus.{{Ref|ACZ-M04|[[Flicker of Hope]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
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{{Main|Operation Constantine}}
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The following day, the Allied Forces launched an offensive against the Belkan forces stationed in Directus. At 1630hrs, Allied tank forces approached the city from the west, while Allied and [[Galm Team|mercenary fighters]] targeted the Belkan defenses in the city's five administrative districts. As the Belkans were driven back, civilians began to ring bells throughout the city and fought back against the Belkans. Once the Allies had secured air superiority over the capital, crowds of citizens gathered in the streets, celebrating Directus's freedom.{{Refcall|ACZ-M06}}{{Ref|ACZ-Cut03|Cutscene 03, ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
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==Gallery==
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Directus Screensaver.jpg|Outskirts of Directus
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Gelb 2 Wallpaper.jpg|Directus at dusk, as seen from [[Rainer Altman]]'s study
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On May 13th of 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. As the attack began, lead by the [[Galm Team]], the citizens in Ustio began to ring bells through out the city. The attack continued as 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 [[23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron]] 'Gelb' arrived lately over Directus. With intentions to retake the city, the Gelb Squadron attacked the Galm team. After an engagement the 23rd TFS was destroyed and air superiority over Directus was secured, thus marking the end of the war on the Ustian front.
  
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Directus made its first appearance in ''Ace Combat ''chronology at the briefing screens from ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''. However, the name is erroneously spelled as "Di'''l'''ectus". This typo originates from the vowel differences in the English and Japanese dialects, as the latter does not difference "L" from "R".
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*Directus first appeared in ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''{{'}}s briefings, but is spelled "Dilectus". This is likely a typographical error, due to the vowel differences in the English and Japanese dialects: the latter does not differentiate "L" from "R" (see: [[Galm Team#Trivia|Galm Team]], a misspelling of "Garm").
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**Interestingly enough, both Directus and Dilectus are real Latinate words: ''directus'' is a participle of ''dīrigō'' ("to direct", "to set straight"), whereas ''dilectus'' is a participle of ''dīligō'' ("esteemed", "loved").
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*The Crescere River derives its name from the Latin verb ''crescere'', which 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 possibly an allusion to Directus's expansion during the medieval era.
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*During the ending radio chatter of "[[Diapason]]", one of three civilians will provide background commentary, depending on the player's current [[Ace Style]]:
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**Mercenary: a florist states she is eager to reopen her flower shop.
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**Soldier: a baker is happy that he will no longer make bread for "Belkan pigs".
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**Knight: a clock maker hopes that his son will return to Directus to take over the family business.
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 25 June 2018

"If those Belkans leave, I can reopen my shop. And I'll make sure Directus is decorated to the brim with flowers!"
― Anonymous florist[2]

Directus is the capital of the Republic of Ustio. The city is located in southeastern Ustio and consists of five administrative wards along the Crescere River.[3] During the Belkan War, Directus was captured by the Belkan Army and served as the occupation's regional headquarters until its liberation by the Allied Forces on May 13, 1995.

History

Early history

Directus Panorama

A panoramic view of Directus and the surrounding pastoral landscape; the Crescere River is visible to the right

Directus was founded sometime during Belka's early medieval era and was one of largest settlements in the region. Directus has long been regarded for its refined craftsmanship, which is reflected in the city's architecture, particularly its historic cathedrals and bell towers. However, the dawn of the industrial age led to a period of stagnation in Directus: by 1995, its population had only grown to 390,000.[1][4]

Independence from Belka

Following Belka's Federal Law Review in December 1987, a portion of Belka's eastern territories were permitted to secede. On May 12, 1988, the Republic of Ustio (Belka's southeastern territory) declared its independence and designated Directus as the national capital.[5]

Belkan War

Main article: Operation Varsity

When the Belkan War erupted in March 1995, Belka's blitz invasion of Ustio brought Directus under Belkan control within a week of the war's first battles.[5] The city subsequently became the headquarters of the Belkan occupation forces stationed in Ustio.[3]

By May 1995, the Allied Forces had begun preparations to liberate Directus. On the seventh anniversary of Ustio's independence, May 12, the Allies launched a paratroop drop to capture Solis Ortus—a mountain town located near the occupied capital—as part of the efforts to retake Directus.[6]

Main article: Operation Constantine

The following day, the Allied Forces launched an offensive against the Belkan forces stationed in Directus. At 1630hrs, Allied tank forces approached the city from the west, while Allied and mercenary fighters targeted the Belkan defenses in the city's five administrative districts. As the Belkans were driven back, civilians began to ring bells throughout the city and fought back against the Belkans. Once the Allies had secured air superiority over the capital, crowds of citizens gathered in the streets, celebrating Directus's freedom.[2][7]

Gallery

  • Outskirts of Directus

    Outskirts of Directus

  • Directus at dusk, as seen from Rainer Altman's study

    Directus at dusk, as seen from Rainer Altman's study

Trivia

  • Directus first appeared in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War's briefings, but is spelled "Dilectus". This is likely a typographical error, due to the vowel differences in the English and Japanese dialects: the latter does not differentiate "L" from "R" (see: Galm Team, a misspelling of "Garm").
    • Interestingly enough, both Directus and Dilectus are real Latinate words: directus is a participle of dīrigō ("to direct", "to set straight"), whereas dilectus is a participle of dīligō ("esteemed", "loved").
  • The Crescere River derives its name from the Latin verb crescere, which translates into "[to] grow, increase, expand".[8] This is possibly an allusion to Directus's expansion during the medieval era.
  • During the ending radio chatter of "Diapason", one of three civilians will provide background commentary, depending on the player's current Ace Style:
    • Mercenary: a florist states she is eager to reopen her flower shop.
    • Soldier: a baker is happy that he will no longer make bread for "Belkan pigs".
    • Knight: a clock maker hopes that his son will return to Directus to take over the family business.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 BACKGROUND, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP). Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Diapason, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Briefing, Diapason, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  4. ↑ WORLD / GROUNDS / 07, ACE COMBAT ZERO. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cutscene 02, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  6. ↑ Flicker of Hope, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  7. ↑ Cutscene 03, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  8. ↑ Crescere meaning in Latin. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
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