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| name = Gryphus Squadron |
| name = Gryphus Squadron |
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+ | | image = [[File:Gryphus Squadron Wallpaper.jpg]] |
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+ | | fullname = ''disputed, see [[#Trivia|trivia]]'' |
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+ | | emblem = [[File:Gryphus Squadron Emblem.jpg|100px]] |
| + | | leader = [[Gryphus One]]<br>[[Eugene Solano]] |
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| − | | allegiance = Aurelia |
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| + | | members = [[Rick]]<br>[[Roy]]<br>Gryphus 5<br>2+ other members |
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+ | | partof = [[Aurelian Air Force]] |
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+ | | deployment = [[Aurelian War]] |
| + | | equipment = [[F-1]]<br>[[F-4E Phantom II]]<br>[[F-5E Tiger II]]<br>[[Su-27 Flanker]]<br>[[XFA-24A Apalis]]<br>[[F-16C Fighting Falcon]]<br>[[Gripen C]]<br>[[F-22A Raptor]] |
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| − | | members = Eugene Solano, Rick, Roy |
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| − | | aircraft = [[F-4E Phantom II]], [[F-22A Raptor]], [[F-1 Kaizen]], [[F-5E Tiger II]] (Photo below) |
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| + | The '''Gryphus Squadron''' is a squadron part of the [[Aurelian Air Force]] assigned with maritime defense roles.{{Ref|ACX-Memoirs-M01|''[[Eugene Solano's Memoirs]]''.}} |
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| − | The 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron, also known as the Gryphus Squadron, is featured in [[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]. The Gryphus Squadron of the Aurelian Air Force is stationed at [[Aubrey Air Base]], in the Seinan Section of [[Aurelia]]. Their goal is to stop any Leasath movements into their country. The Squadron is lead by Gryphus One. |
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| − | The 207th Tactical Fighter squadron "Gryphus" is a Maritime Defense Squadron in the Aurelian Air Force stationed at Aubrey Air Force Base. This squadron became the last line of defense after the Aurelian military was crushed by the advancing Leasath forces in 2020. After Leasath bombers en route to destroy the base were shot down, the squadron was almost annihilated by an SWBM attack from the Gleipnir, save for it's leader and one other pilot. Afterward, the squadron went on the offensive, first taking over Puna Air Force Base, then providing air cover for the remnants of the Aurelian army in the recapture of Port Patterson. After the capture of Port Patterson the army, navy, and air force began to rush across the southern part of Aurelia, soon capturing Santa Elva, and pushing into Griswall. However, before capturing Griswall, the Meson Cannon had to be taken offline. After the Meson Cannon was destroyed/shut off, the capital was recaptured, and the war was technically over. However, the commanding officer of Leasath had disappeared, and was followed by two F-117s of the Aurelian Air Force. However, they were shot down by Fenrir which had launched from Archelon fortress, and the Gryphus Squadron, along with the Aquila Squadron was sent out to destroy it. |
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| + | The squadron became one of the last active squadrons in Aurelia during the Aurelian War, and was assigned with the air defense of [[Aubrey Air Force Base]], the last standing AFB on the country. |
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| + | In October, a [[Leasath Air Force]] bomber squadron was sent to Aubrey AFB in an attempt to destroy the base, but were intercepted by Gryphus Squadron while approaching their target. Not all ended well, however, as Aubrey was hit by a [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile]] launched from the airborne fortress, [[Gleipnir]], at [[Puna Plains]] in the south. As a result, the base suffered massive damage and most of Gryphus Squadron was annihilated in the missile attack, except for flight leader [[Gryphus 1]], 5 and 6, who followed their leader throughout the game. Afterwards, the squadron went on the offensive, first taking over [[Puna Plains]]' forward operating base, then providing air cover for the remains of the [[Aurelian Army]] in the recapture of [[Port Patterson]]. After the capture of Port Patterson, the Army, Navy, and Air Force began to rush across the southern part of Aurelia, soon capturing [[Santa Elva]], destroying Gleipnir at the same location and pushing into [[Griswall]]. However, before Aurelian forces were able to recapture Griswall, the [[Meson Cannon]] had to be taken offline or destroyed. |
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| + | After the Meson Cannon was destroyed, the capital was recaptured, and the war was technically over. However, [[Leasath]]'s commanding officer [[Diego Gaspar Navarro]] has disappeared, and was followed by Otus Squadron of the [[Aurelian Air Force]]. However, two Otus pilots were shot down by the experimental fighter [[Fenrir]] which had launched from Leasath's last stronghold, [[Archelon Fortress]]. This marked the beginning to the war's end, and Aurelia began planning a final assault on Archelon. |
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| + | In late December 2020, Aurelia launched an assault on Archelon Fortress, which concluded with the complete destruction of the installation, as well as the destruction of all existing Fenrir prototypes, complete or not. With the war having come to a close, Gryphus Squadron returned to Aurelia, now hailed as war heroes. |
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| − | In the end, Archelon fortress was destroyed, and Diego Navarro had went into hiding after his ultimate weapon Fenrir had failed and the truth about the flow of money in Leasath was revealed. After the war, the Gryphus squadron were hailed as heroes. |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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| − | === Gryphus One === |
+ | === [[Gryphus One]] === |
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| − | + | The unnamed Captain is the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron commander stationed at Aubrey Air Force Base. Often called the Southern Cross by both allies and enemies in reference to the squadron's insignia, he is responsible for most of the counterattack and reclaiming Aurelia from Leasath. Very little is known about him, other than the fact that he hates hot weather. |
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| − | === Eugene Solano |
+ | === [[Eugene Solano]] === |
| − | + | 2nd Lieutenant Eugene Solano is the Gryphus Squadron's air controller. His AWACS callsign is Crux. From his seat at Aubrey Air Force Base, he can monitor the movements of the squadron and provide the same support as an E-767's air battle officer. |
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| − | ===Rick=== |
+ | ===Rick/Gryphus Two=== |
| − | [[Image:Rick.jpg|thumb|2nd Lt. Rick showing Eugene Solano the Gryphus Emblem]] |
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| − | + | 2nd Lieutenant '''Rick '''was very proud of his country, Aurelia, along with liking the Gryphus logo of the squadron. He was killed by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey. |
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| − | ===Roy=== |
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| + | ===Roy/Gryphus Three=== |
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| − | + | 2nd Lieutenant '''Roy''' was in the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Like Second Lieutenant Rick, Roy was killed by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey. |
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| − | PROJECT ACES: ACX WEBSITE<br /> |
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| + | ===Gryphus Four=== |
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| − | Namco.CH: ACX Website |
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| + | '''Gryphus Four''' (real name unknown) was one of the pilots assigned to the Gryphus Squadron. Like most of his team, he was killed in the defense of Aubrey AFB. |
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| + | ===Gryphus Five=== |
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| + | The fifth member of the Gryphus Squadron, and the 2nd of 3 survivors of the Aubrey Air Base missile attacks, followed Gryphus One until the Alect Squadron ambush at the [[Danern Straits]] later in the war, where he was shot down. However, he survived as he was able to bail out of his plane before he was downed. He will not get shot down if Gryphus One manages to defeat the Alect Squadron quickly enough. |
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| + | ===Gryphus Six=== |
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| + | The last member of the Gryphus Team. There is no exact information on him, apart from the fact that he was shot down over [[Cape Aubrey]]. However, unlike most of his wingmen, he survived. He would later return to the skies once more alongside Gryphus 1 and Gryphus 5 later in the war. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *Gryphus Squadron's official designation has been [[Thread:61802|disputed]] due to an inconsistency in the squadron's aircraft tailcodes. In ''[[Eugene Solano's Memoirs]]'', the aircraft are labeled "[[Aubrey Air Base|AB]] 247", but in ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'', the aircraft are labeled "AB 207". In addition, the full name (i.e. "Tactical Fighter Squadron") has never been revealed. |
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| + | *The name "Gryphus" is derived from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_Condor Andean Condor] (scientific name ''Vultur Gryphus''), a species of vulture living in South America. Notably, the bird is one of the national symbols of Chile and the Chilean Air Force, which is one of the countries Aurelia is modeled after. |
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| + | *In the cutscene following [[Skies of Deception (mission)|Skies of Deception]], 4 Gryphus Squadron members are shot down by the [[Gleipnir]]'s [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile]]. Casualties include [[Rick]] and [[Roy]].{{ref|SOD|[[Skies of Deception (mission)|Skies of Deception]]. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} Throughout the [[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception|game]], multiple aircraft accompany Gryphus One.{{ref|ACX|''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} It is unknown which members survived the SWBM attack, though Gryphus 5 is a confirmed survivor.{{ref|ALS|[[Alect Squadron (mission)|Alect Squadron]]. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Ace Combat X F-22A Wallpaper 1280x1024.jpg|Gryphus Squadron wallpaper |
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| + | Gryphus Infinity Emblem.png|Gryphus emblem in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'' |
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| + | Rick.jpg|Rick posing with his [[F-1|aircraft]] |
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| + | Gryphus one.jpg|Gryphus One evading two missiles |
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| + | F-22A Gryphus.jpg|Two [[F-22A Raptor]]s in the colors of the Gryphus Squadron |
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| + | Gryphus F-4E Formation.jpg|Gryphus Squadron flying [[F-4E Phantom II]]s |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[ru:Эскадрилья "Грифус"]] |
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| + | [[Category:Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]] |
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| + | [[Category:Aurelian Air Force]] |
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| + | [[Category:Squadrons]] |
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Revision as of 14:38, 28 April 2019
The Gryphus Squadron is a squadron part of the Aurelian Air Force assigned with maritime defense roles.[1]
History
The squadron became one of the last active squadrons in Aurelia during the Aurelian War, and was assigned with the air defense of Aubrey Air Force Base, the last standing AFB on the country.
In October, a Leasath Air Force bomber squadron was sent to Aubrey AFB in an attempt to destroy the base, but were intercepted by Gryphus Squadron while approaching their target. Not all ended well, however, as Aubrey was hit by a Shock Wave Ballistic Missile launched from the airborne fortress, Gleipnir, at Puna Plains in the south. As a result, the base suffered massive damage and most of Gryphus Squadron was annihilated in the missile attack, except for flight leader Gryphus 1, 5 and 6, who followed their leader throughout the game. Afterwards, the squadron went on the offensive, first taking over Puna Plains' forward operating base, then providing air cover for the remains of the Aurelian Army in the recapture of Port Patterson. After the capture of Port Patterson, the Army, Navy, and Air Force began to rush across the southern part of Aurelia, soon capturing Santa Elva, destroying Gleipnir at the same location and pushing into Griswall. However, before Aurelian forces were able to recapture Griswall, the Meson Cannon had to be taken offline or destroyed.
After the Meson Cannon was destroyed, the capital was recaptured, and the war was technically over. However, Leasath's commanding officer Diego Gaspar Navarro has disappeared, and was followed by Otus Squadron of the Aurelian Air Force. However, two Otus pilots were shot down by the experimental fighter Fenrir which had launched from Leasath's last stronghold, Archelon Fortress. This marked the beginning to the war's end, and Aurelia began planning a final assault on Archelon.
In late December 2020, Aurelia launched an assault on Archelon Fortress, which concluded with the complete destruction of the installation, as well as the destruction of all existing Fenrir prototypes, complete or not. With the war having come to a close, Gryphus Squadron returned to Aurelia, now hailed as war heroes.
Members
Gryphus One
The unnamed Captain is the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron commander stationed at Aubrey Air Force Base. Often called the Southern Cross by both allies and enemies in reference to the squadron's insignia, he is responsible for most of the counterattack and reclaiming Aurelia from Leasath. Very little is known about him, other than the fact that he hates hot weather.
Eugene Solano
2nd Lieutenant Eugene Solano is the Gryphus Squadron's air controller. His AWACS callsign is Crux. From his seat at Aubrey Air Force Base, he can monitor the movements of the squadron and provide the same support as an E-767's air battle officer.
Rick/Gryphus Two
2nd Lieutenant Rick was very proud of his country, Aurelia, along with liking the Gryphus logo of the squadron. He was killed by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey.
Roy/Gryphus Three
2nd Lieutenant Roy was in the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Like Second Lieutenant Rick, Roy was killed by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey.
Gryphus Four
Gryphus Four (real name unknown) was one of the pilots assigned to the Gryphus Squadron. Like most of his team, he was killed in the defense of Aubrey AFB.
Gryphus Five
The fifth member of the Gryphus Squadron, and the 2nd of 3 survivors of the Aubrey Air Base missile attacks, followed Gryphus One until the Alect Squadron ambush at the Danern Straits later in the war, where he was shot down. However, he survived as he was able to bail out of his plane before he was downed. He will not get shot down if Gryphus One manages to defeat the Alect Squadron quickly enough.
Gryphus Six
The last member of the Gryphus Team. There is no exact information on him, apart from the fact that he was shot down over Cape Aubrey. However, unlike most of his wingmen, he survived. He would later return to the skies once more alongside Gryphus 1 and Gryphus 5 later in the war.
Trivia
- Gryphus Squadron's official designation has been disputed due to an inconsistency in the squadron's aircraft tailcodes. In Eugene Solano's Memoirs, the aircraft are labeled "AB 247", but in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation and Ace Combat Infinity, the aircraft are labeled "AB 207". In addition, the full name (i.e. "Tactical Fighter Squadron") has never been revealed.
- The name "Gryphus" is derived from the Andean Condor (scientific name Vultur Gryphus), a species of vulture living in South America. Notably, the bird is one of the national symbols of Chile and the Chilean Air Force, which is one of the countries Aurelia is modeled after.
- In the cutscene following Skies of Deception, 4 Gryphus Squadron members are shot down by the Gleipnir's Shock Wave Ballistic Missile. Casualties include Rick and Roy.[2] Throughout the game, multiple aircraft accompany Gryphus One.[3] It is unknown which members survived the SWBM attack, though Gryphus 5 is a confirmed survivor.[4]
Gallery
Gryphus Squadron wallpaper
Gryphus emblem in Ace Combat Infinity
Rick posing with his aircraft
Gryphus One evading two missiles
Two F-22A Raptors in the colors of the Gryphus Squadron
Gryphus Squadron flying F-4E Phantom IIs
