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| image = [[File:Grabacr Squadron engaging Razgriz.png]]
  
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| leader = [[Ashley Bernitz]] (Grabacr 1)
  
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| members = <s>[[Allen C. Hamilton]]</s> (earlier)<br>Three other members
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| fullname = 6th Air Division<br>4th Tactical Fighter Squadron<br>(Belkan Air Force)<br>229th Tactical Fighter Squadron<br>(Osean Air Defense Force)
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| fullname = 6th Air Division<br>4th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Belkan Air Force)<br>229th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Osean Air Defense Force)
 
| partof = <s>[[Belkan Air Force]]<br>[[Osean Air Defense Force]]</s><br>[[Grey Men]]
  
| partof = <s>[[Belkan Air Force]]<br>[[Osean Air Defense Force]]</s><br>[[Grey Men]]
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| equipment = [[F-15 S/MTD]]<br>[[S-32]]<br>[[Su-47 Berkut]]<br>''[[Su-47 -Grabacr-]]'' {{InfinityStars|4}}
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| equipment = [[F-15 S/MTD]]<br>[[S-32]]<br>[[Su-47 Berkut]]<br>''[[Su-47 -Grabacr-]]'' {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}
 
| deployment = [[Belkan War]]<br>[[Circum-Pacific War]]
  
| deployment = [[Belkan War]]<br>[[Circum-Pacific War]]
 
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{{Quote|An aggressor squadron comprised entirely of [[Belka]]n aces ... Well, that's the rumor, anyway. Even an old fox like me isn't sure they exist.|[[Wolfgang Buchner|Pops]]{{Ref|AC5-Cut16|Cutscene 16, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} to [[Albert Genette]]}}
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{{Quote|An aggressor squadron comprised entirely of [[Belka]]n aces ... Well, that's the rumor, anyway. Even an old fox like me isn't sure they exist.|[[Wolfgang Buchner|Pops]] to [[Albert Genette]]{{Ref|AC5-Cut16|Cutscene 16, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
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The '''229th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Grabacr"''', also referred to as '''Grabacr Squadron''' and known to have operated under the alias '''"8492nd Squadron"''', was a covert aggressor unit of the [[Osean Air Defense Force]] comprised of [[Belka]]n pilots.
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The '''229th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Grabacr"''', also referred to as '''Grabacr Squadron''', and known under the alias '''"8492nd Squadron"''', was a covert [[Belkan Air Force]] aggressor unit assigned to the [[Osean Air Defense Force]]. The squadron members' pro-Belka sympathies compelled them to join the [[Grey Men]] and become provocateurs of the [[Circum-Pacific War]].
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The squadron's pro-Belka sympathies, however, eventually compelled its members to join the "[[Grey Men]]" and became one of the provocateurs of the [[Circum-Pacific War]].
  
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
===Origins and formation===
  
===Origins and formation===
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{{Quote|Since you started calling yourselves the Grabacr Fighter Squadron in the [[Belkan War|last war]], I got sick of flying in the same sky with ya.|[[Wolfgang Buchner]]{{Ref|AC5-M19|[[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} to [[Ashley Bernitz]]}}
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{{Quote|Since you started calling yourselves the Grabacr Fighter Squadron in the [[Belkan War|last war]], I got sick of flying in the same sky with ya.|[[Wolfgang Buchner]] to [[Ashley Bernitz]]{{Ref|AC5-M19|[[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}{{Main|Belkan War|Operation Battle-Axe}}
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Grabacr Squadron originated from the [[Belkan Air Force]] 6th Air Division's 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. During the Belkan War, the unit began calling itself the "Grabacr Fighter Squadron" to reflect the callsign of its leader, Captain [[Ashley Bernitz]].{{Ref|AC5-M19-Dialogue|Dialogue during [[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Grabacr Squadron is known to have been present during the large-scale aerial engagement over [[Area B7R, Belka|Area B7R]] on May 28, 1995. During the course of the extended dogfight, Grabacr lost its flight lead after Bernitz broke off from the squadron and was shot down by the [[Allied Forces|Allies]]' mercenary ace, callsign "[[Cipher]]"; Bernitz survived the encounter and returned to leading Grabacr soon afterward.{{Ref|ACZ-AR083|[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War/Aces#083|Assault Records #083: Ashley Bernitz]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
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{{Main|Belkan War|Operation Battle-Axe}}
  
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Grabacr Squadron originated from the [[Belkan Air Force]] 6th Air Division's 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. During the Belkan War, the unit began calling itself the "Grabacr Fighter Squadron" to reflect the callsign of its leader, Captain [[Ashley Bernitz]].{{Ref|AC5-M19-Dialogue|Dialogue during [[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Grabacr Squadron is known to have been present during the large-scale aerial engagement over [[Area B7R, Belka|Area B7R]] on May 28, 1995. During the course of the extended dogfight, Grabacr lost its flight lead after Bernitz broke off from the squadron and was shot down by the [[Allied Forces|Allies]]' mercenary ace, callsign "[[Cipher]]"; Bernitz survived the encounter and returned to leading Grabacr soon afterward.{{Ref|ACZ-AR|[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War/Aces#083|Assault Records #083: Ashley Bernitz]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
  
   
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The Belkan Air Force was reformed{{Ref|ACZ-AR167|[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War/Aces#167|Assault Records #167: Lars Matthaus]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} in January 1996,{{Ref|AAW-136|''[[Aces At War: A History]]'', page 136.}} and as part of the reformation, the Grabacr Squadron was re-designated as the 229th Tactical Fighter Squadron.{{Ref|AAW-127|''[[Aces At War: A History]]'', page 127.}}{{Ref|InfinityGrabacr|"Grabacr" [[Emblems/Infinity|emblem description]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}} In June 1998,{{Refcall|AAW-136}} the Grabacr Squadron was brought into the [[Osean Air Defense Force]] as an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressor_squadron aggessor unit,] part of an effort to bolster Osea's numbers by recruiting Belkan pilots.{{Refcall|AC5-Cut16}}
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Sometime after Belka's surrender, Grabacr was inducted into the [[Osean Air Defense Force]] as part of an effort to bolster its numbers by recruiting Belkan pilots.{{Refcall|AC5-Cut16}} The service history of Grabacr Squadron, now operating as the OADF's 229th Tactical Fighter Squadron,{{Ref|HasegawaSu47Model|[http://www.hasegawausa.com/product-pages/hsgs5222.html Hasegawa 1/72 "Su-47 Berkut ACE COMBAT Grabacr"] (plastic model) description.}} remains unknown; despite this cooperative gesture, however, Grabacr's members continued to ally themselves with Belka.
 
   
 
===Circum-Pacific War===
  
===Circum-Pacific War===
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====Kidnapping Harling====
  
====Kidnapping Harling====
 
[[File:8492nd Akerson Hill.jpg|thumb|250px|The "8492nd Squadron" approaching Wardog and the transport's [[Akerson Hill]] landing site]]
  
[[File:8492nd Akerson Hill.jpg|thumb|250px|The "8492nd Squadron" approaching Wardog and the transport's [[Akerson Hill]] landing site]]
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{{Quote|This is the Osean Air Force 8492nd Squadron ... Can you see us? You can leave the rest to us.|Ashley Bernitz{{Ref|AC5-M08-CutEnd|Ending cutscene, [[Handful of Hope]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} to [[Wardog Squadron]]}}
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{{Quote|This is the Osean Air Force 8492nd Squadron ... Can you see us? You can leave the rest to us.|Ashley Bernitz to [[Wardog Squadron]]{{Ref|AC5-M08-CutEnd|Ending cutscene, [[Handful of Hope]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
 
{{Main|Akerson Hill incident}}
  
{{Main|Akerson Hill incident}}
 
On October 22, Grabacr's intervention was necessary to prevent the [[Vincent Harling|Osean president]] from holding peace talks with the [[Seryozha Viktrovich Nikanor|Yuktobanian prime minister]]. Upon arriving at [[Akerson Hill]]'s airspace, Ashley—under the guise of being the "8492nd leader"—relieved [[Wardog Squadron]], promising to provide support until the crew of the president's transport was rescued.{{Refcall|AC5-M08-CutEnd}} Harling was subsequently kidnapped and taken into Belkan custody, which allowed hardliners to assume control of the Osean government in his absence.
  
On October 22, Grabacr's intervention was necessary to prevent the [[Vincent Harling|Osean president]] from holding peace talks with the [[Seryozha Viktrovich Nikanor|Yuktobanian prime minister]]. Upon arriving at [[Akerson Hill]]'s airspace, Ashley—under the guise of being the "8492nd leader"—relieved [[Wardog Squadron]], promising to provide support until the crew of the president's transport was rescued.{{Refcall|AC5-M08-CutEnd}} Harling was subsequently kidnapped and taken into Belkan custody, which allowed hardliners to assume control of the Osean government in his absence.
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====Terrorism====
  
====Terrorism====
 
{{Main|Dresdene terrorist attack}}
  
{{Main|Dresdene terrorist attack}}
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On November 2, one day after Osea's [[Operation Footprint|invasion of Yuktobania]], Grabacr attacked an engineering college in [[Dresdene]] and killed an indeterminate number of Yuktobanian civilians. Grabacr's {{Wp|false flag}} attack succeeded by inciting further anti-Osean sentiment among the Yuktobanian populous, which further intensified fighting along the frontlines.{{Ref|AC5-M10|[[Blind Spot]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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On November 2, one day after Osea's [[Operation Footprint|invasion of Yuktobania]], Grabacr attacked a civilian engineering college in [[Dresdene]] under the cover of jamming. Wardog Squadron was nearby performing [[Operation Hammerblow]] and received the blame for Grabacr's actions as Osea could not see Grabacr due to the jamming. While Wardog's members managed to clear their names in subsequent operations, Grabacr's attack succeeded in escalating the war.{{Ref|AC5-M10|[[Blind Spot]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
   
 
====Attempts to eliminate Wardog Squadron====
  
====Attempts to eliminate Wardog Squadron====
 
{{Quote|Don't let them escape, no matter what. The future of Belka is hanging in the balance.|Grabacr member{{Ref|AC5-M18+|[[8492]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
  
{{Quote|Don't let them escape, no matter what. The future of Belka is hanging in the balance.|Grabacr member{{Ref|AC5-M18+|[[8492]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
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{{Main|Ambush at Vladimir}}
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{{Main|Operation Supercircus|Ambush at Vladimir}}
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The Grey Men realized that Wardog Squadron was the trump card of the Osean military and sought to deal with them. On November 29, 2010, Wardog was defending [[November City]] from a Yuktobanian air raid. A nearby Osean squadron was dispatched to help Wardog, but Grabacr—posing as the 8492nd—convinced the reinforcements that the attack was a drill and should return to base. Although [[AWACS Thunderhead]] eventually called back the reinforcements, Grabacr partially succeeded, as the delay caused the death of Wardog 3, Captain [[Alvin H. Davenport]].{{Ref|AC5-M17|[[Journey Home]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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When Wardog Squadron was targeted for assassination by the Grey Men, Grabacr—once again posing as the friendly 8492nd Squadron—lured the Osean pilots into a failed ambush over the [[Vladimir Mountains]].{{Refcall|AC5-M18+}} To prevent Wardog from revealing their existence, Grabacr's members deceived their former colleague and [[Sand Island Air Force Base|Sand Island]]'s adjutant base commander, Major [[Allen C. Hamilton]], into believing that the Wardog pilots were Yuktobanian spies.{{Ref|AC5-Cut18|Cutscene 18, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
  
   
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Despite the loss of their comrade, Wardog Squadron managed to assist the Osean Army in conquering [[Cruik Fortress]], which was the final line of defense of [[Cinigrad]], the Yuktobanian capital.{{Ref|AC5-M18|[[Fortress]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Grabacr realized that at this rate the war would end, and needed to destroy Wardog immediately. Once again, they posed as the friendly 8492nd Squadron, and lured the Osean pilots into a failed ambush over the [[Vladimir Mountains]].{{Refcall|AC5-M18+}} To prevent Wardog from revealing their existence, Grabacr's members deceived their former colleague and [[Sand Island Air Force Base|Sand Island]]'s adjutant base commander, Major [[Allen C. Hamilton]], into believing that the Wardog pilots were Yuktobanian spies.{{Ref|AC5-Cut18|Cutscene 18, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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[[File:Grabacr_Squadron_chasing_Wardog.png|thumb|250px|The "8492nd Squadron" pursuing the fugitive Wardog pilots over the [[Ceres Ocean]]]]
  
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[[File:Grabacr Squadron chasing Wardog.png|thumb|250px|The "8492nd Squadron" pursuing the fugitive Wardog pilots over the [[Ceres Ocean]]]]
 
After Wardog commandeered four training jets and escaped Sand Island on December 7, the "8492nd Squadron" located and pursued the fugitive pilots through the [[Solo Islands]]. However, due to the islands' natural electromagnetic interference and Wardog's defensive flying, Grabacr lost sight of the fugitives and eventually broke off its pursuit.{{Ref|AC5-M19|[[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
  
After Wardog commandeered four training jets and escaped Sand Island on December 7, the "8492nd Squadron" located and pursued the fugitive pilots through the [[Solo Islands]]. However, due to the islands' natural electromagnetic interference and Wardog's defensive flying, Grabacr lost sight of the fugitives and eventually broke off its pursuit.{{Ref|AC5-M19|[[Final Option]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
   
 
Sometime after the incident, Grabacr relocated to southwestern Belka to assist in the removal of several [[V1|nuclear warheads]] from a storage facility beneath [[Mount Schirm]]. On December 11, a [[Blaze|single unknown fighter]] penetrated the defensive radar network surrounding the facility; Grabacr scrambled to eliminate the black-liveried fighter, but was outran and unsuccessful.{{Ref|AC5-M21|[[Solitaire]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Sometime before 1312hrs the following day, Grabacr helped escort three warheads safely away from Mount Schirm, which were destined for Belkan aggressors in both Osea and Yuktobania.{{Ref|AC5-M22|[[Closure]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
  
Sometime after the incident, Grabacr relocated to southwestern Belka to assist in the removal of several [[V1|nuclear warheads]] from a storage facility beneath [[Mount Schirm]]. On December 11, a [[Blaze|single unknown fighter]] penetrated the defensive radar network surrounding the facility; Grabacr scrambled to eliminate the black-liveried fighter, but was outran and unsuccessful.{{Ref|AC5-M21|[[Solitaire]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Sometime before 1312hrs the following day, Grabacr helped escort three warheads safely away from Mount Schirm, which were destined for Belkan aggressors in both Osea and Yuktobania.{{Ref|AC5-M22|[[Closure]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
   
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[[File:Grabacr Dispersing.jpg|thumb|250px|Grabacr Squadron breaking formation over the Pobeda Peninsula]]
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Several weeks later, on December 23, Grabacr was dispatched to the [[Pobeda Peninsula]] to prevent the escape of the deposed Yuktobania prime minister. When Grabacr arrived at the target airspace, it was engaged and shot down by [[Razgriz Squadron]]{{Ref|AC5-M25|[[Heartbreak One (mission)|Heartbreak One]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}; however, all of the Grabacr pilots ejected to safety and quickly returned to service.
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Several weeks later, on December 23, Grabacr was dispatched to the [[Pobeda Peninsula]] to prevent the escape of the deposed Yuktobania prime minister. When Grabacr arrived at the target airspace, it was engaged and shot down by [[Razgriz Squadron]];{{Ref|AC5-M25|[[Heartbreak One (mission)|Heartbreak One]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} however, all of the Grabacr pilots ejected to safety and quickly returned to service.
   
 
===Destruction===
  
===Destruction===
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[[File:Grabacr and Ofnir Formation.jpg|thumb|250px|Grabacr and Ofnir Squadrons over Oured Bay]]
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{{Quote|The two countries that defeated us will struggle in the grasps of this endless war!|Grabacr member{{Ref|AC5-M27+|[[The Unsung War (mission)|The Unsung War]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
  
{{Quote|The two countries that defeated us will struggle in the grasps of this endless war!|Grabacr member{{Ref|AC5-M27+|[[The Unsung War (mission)|The Unsung War]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
 
{{Main|Operation Arcadia}}
  
{{Main|Operation Arcadia}}
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AC5 GBCR.png|A Grabacr [[F-15 S/MTD]] over [[Yuktobania]]'s [[Pobeda Peninsula]]
  
AC5 GBCR.png|A Grabacr [[F-15 S/MTD]] over [[Yuktobania]]'s [[Pobeda Peninsula]]
 
1. F-15 MTD (Grabacr).png|A Grabacr F-15 S/MTD circa the [[Circum-Pacific War]]
  
1. F-15 MTD (Grabacr).png|A Grabacr F-15 S/MTD circa the [[Circum-Pacific War]]
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5. S-32 (Grabacr).png|A Grabacr [[S-32]] used during the final moments of the Circum-Pacific War
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Grabacr Squadron derives its name from Grábakr, a serpent of Norse mythology described as one of the snakes chewing on the world tree, {{Wp|Yggdrasil}}.
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*Grabacr Squadron derives its name from Grábakr, a serpent-like creature of Norse mythology that gnawed on the roots of the world tree, {{Wp|Yggdrasil}}.
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*The [[Ace Combat Infinity|''Ace Combat Infinity'']] emblem "[[:File:Shield 12.png|Shield 12]]" features the name "8492 Squadron", in reference to the alias used by the Grabacr pilots during their time in the OADF.
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*The ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'' emblem "[[:File:Shield 12.png|Shield 12]]" features the name "8492 Squadron", in reference to the alias used by the Grabacr pilots during their time in the OADF.
 
*The [[Su-47 -GRABACR EMBLEM-]] is available in ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation|Ace Combat 6]]'' as a DLC variation of the [[Su-47 Berkut]]; the paint scheme features Grabacr's emblem along with the [[Belkan Air Force]] insignia.
  
*The [[Su-47 -GRABACR EMBLEM-]] is available in ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation|Ace Combat 6]]'' as a DLC variation of the [[Su-47 Berkut]]; the paint scheme features Grabacr's emblem along with the [[Belkan Air Force]] insignia.
   

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"An aggressor squadron comprised entirely of Belkan aces ... Well, that's the rumor, anyway. Even an old fox like me isn't sure they exist."
― Pops to Albert Genette[1]

The 229th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Grabacr", also referred to as Grabacr Squadron, and known under the alias "8492nd Squadron", was a covert Belkan Air Force aggressor unit assigned to the Osean Air Defense Force. The squadron members' pro-Belka sympathies compelled them to join the Grey Men and become provocateurs of the Circum-Pacific War.

History

Origins and formation

"Since you started calling yourselves the Grabacr Fighter Squadron in the last war, I got sick of flying in the same sky with ya."
― Wolfgang Buchner to Ashley Bernitz[2]
Main article: Belkan War or Operation Battle-Axe

Grabacr Squadron originated from the Belkan Air Force 6th Air Division's 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. During the Belkan War, the unit began calling itself the "Grabacr Fighter Squadron" to reflect the callsign of its leader, Captain Ashley Bernitz.[3] Grabacr Squadron is known to have been present during the large-scale aerial engagement over Area B7R on May 28, 1995. During the course of the extended dogfight, Grabacr lost its flight lead after Bernitz broke off from the squadron and was shot down by the Allies' mercenary ace, callsign "Cipher"; Bernitz survived the encounter and returned to leading Grabacr soon afterward.[4]

The Belkan Air Force was reformed[5] in January 1996,[6] and as part of the reformation, the Grabacr Squadron was re-designated as the 229th Tactical Fighter Squadron.[7][8] In June 1998,[6] the Grabacr Squadron was brought into the Osean Air Defense Force as an aggessor unit, part of an effort to bolster Osea's numbers by recruiting Belkan pilots.[1]

Circum-Pacific War

Main article: Circum-Pacific War

At some point, Grabacr Squadron began conspiring with the secret organization known as the Grey Men to avenge Belka's defeat in 1995. Operating under the alias "8492nd Squadron", Grabacr perpetrated a series of unspecified events that compelled Yuktobania to begin spying on Osea.

Kidnapping Harling

8492nd Akerson Hill

The "8492nd Squadron" approaching Wardog and the transport's Akerson Hill landing site

"This is the Osean Air Force 8492nd Squadron ... Can you see us? You can leave the rest to us."
― Ashley Bernitz to Wardog Squadron[9]
Main article: Akerson Hill incident

On October 22, Grabacr's intervention was necessary to prevent the Osean president from holding peace talks with the Yuktobanian prime minister. Upon arriving at Akerson Hill's airspace, Ashley—under the guise of being the "8492nd leader"—relieved Wardog Squadron, promising to provide support until the crew of the president's transport was rescued.[9] Harling was subsequently kidnapped and taken into Belkan custody, which allowed hardliners to assume control of the Osean government in his absence.

Terrorism

Main article: Dresdene terrorist attack

On November 2, one day after Osea's invasion of Yuktobania, Grabacr attacked a civilian engineering college in Dresdene under the cover of jamming. Wardog Squadron was nearby performing Operation Hammerblow and received the blame for Grabacr's actions as Osea could not see Grabacr due to the jamming. While Wardog's members managed to clear their names in subsequent operations, Grabacr's attack succeeded in escalating the war.[10]

Attempts to eliminate Wardog Squadron

"Don't let them escape, no matter what. The future of Belka is hanging in the balance."
― Grabacr member[11]
Main article: Operation Supercircus or Ambush at Vladimir

The Grey Men realized that Wardog Squadron was the trump card of the Osean military and sought to deal with them. On November 29, 2010, Wardog was defending November City from a Yuktobanian air raid. A nearby Osean squadron was dispatched to help Wardog, but Grabacr—posing as the 8492nd—convinced the reinforcements that the attack was a drill and should return to base. Although AWACS Thunderhead eventually called back the reinforcements, Grabacr partially succeeded, as the delay caused the death of Wardog 3, Captain Alvin H. Davenport.[12]

Despite the loss of their comrade, Wardog Squadron managed to assist the Osean Army in conquering Cruik Fortress, which was the final line of defense of Cinigrad, the Yuktobanian capital.[13] Grabacr realized that at this rate the war would end, and needed to destroy Wardog immediately. Once again, they posed as the friendly 8492nd Squadron, and lured the Osean pilots into a failed ambush over the Vladimir Mountains.[11] To prevent Wardog from revealing their existence, Grabacr's members deceived their former colleague and Sand Island's adjutant base commander, Major Allen C. Hamilton, into believing that the Wardog pilots were Yuktobanian spies.[14]

Grabacr Squadron chasing Wardog

The "8492nd Squadron" pursuing the fugitive Wardog pilots over the Ceres Ocean

After Wardog commandeered four training jets and escaped Sand Island on December 7, the "8492nd Squadron" located and pursued the fugitive pilots through the Solo Islands. However, due to the islands' natural electromagnetic interference and Wardog's defensive flying, Grabacr lost sight of the fugitives and eventually broke off its pursuit.[2]

Sometime after the incident, Grabacr relocated to southwestern Belka to assist in the removal of several nuclear warheads from a storage facility beneath Mount Schirm. On December 11, a single unknown fighter penetrated the defensive radar network surrounding the facility; Grabacr scrambled to eliminate the black-liveried fighter, but was outran and unsuccessful.[15] Sometime before 1312hrs the following day, Grabacr helped escort three warheads safely away from Mount Schirm, which were destined for Belkan aggressors in both Osea and Yuktobania.[16]

Grabacr Dispersing

Grabacr Squadron breaking formation over the Pobeda Peninsula

Several weeks later, on December 23, Grabacr was dispatched to the Pobeda Peninsula to prevent the escape of the deposed Yuktobania prime minister. When Grabacr arrived at the target airspace, it was engaged and shot down by Razgriz Squadron;[17] however, all of the Grabacr pilots ejected to safety and quickly returned to service.

Destruction

Grabacr and Ofnir Formation

Grabacr and Ofnir Squadrons over Oured Bay

"The two countries that defeated us will struggle in the grasps of this endless war!"
― Grabacr member[18]
Main article: Operation Arcadia

On December 31, Grabacr, accompanied by Ofnir Squadron, flew to Oured Bay to ensure that the Strategic Orbital Linear Gun (SOLG) descended through the atmosphere and impacted Osea's capital, Oured. During their approach towards the capital, Grabacr and Ofnir encountered Razgriz Squadron, which was bound for the satellite's descent point. Despite outnumbering the Razgriz two to one, the Belkans were shot down in the ensuing dogfight.[18] All of Grabacr's pilots are presumed to have been killed in action, and the squadron was likely disbanded soon afterward.

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Trivia

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cutscene 16, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Final Option, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  3. ↑ Dialogue during Final Option, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  4. ↑ Assault Records #083: Ashley Bernitz, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  5. ↑ Assault Records #167: Lars Matthaus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Aces At War: A History, page 136.
  7. ↑ Aces At War: A History, page 127.
  8. ↑ "Grabacr" emblem description, Ace Combat Infinity.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ending cutscene, Handful of Hope, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  10. ↑ Blind Spot, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 8492, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  12. ↑ Journey Home, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  13. ↑ Fortress, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  14. ↑ Cutscene 18, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  15. ↑ Solitaire, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  16. ↑ Closure, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  17. ↑ Heartbreak One, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 The Unsung War, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
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