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Gryphus Squadron is an Aurelian Air Force squadron assigned with maritime defense roles.^[1]

Etymology

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.

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, Ace Combat Infinity, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, the aircraft are labeled "AB 207". In addition, the full name (i.e. "Tactical Fighter Squadron") has never been revealed.

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 war.^[2] Afterwards, the squadron went on the offensive, first taking over Puna Plains' forward operating base,^[3] then providing air cover for the remains of the Aurelian Army in the recapture of Port Patterson.^[4] 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^[5] and pushing into Griswall. However, before Aurelian forces were able to recapture Griswall, the Meson Cannon had to be taken offline or destroyed.^[6]^{[note 1]}

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 the Aurelian Otus Squadron. 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.^[7]^{[note 1]}

Members

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Gryphus 1 - The commander of Gryphus Squadron. He was responsible for most of Aurelia's counterattack and reclaiming the country from Leasath. All that is known about him personally is that he dislikes hot weather.^[8]
Eugene Solano, callsign "Crux" - The radio operator for Gryphus Squadron. From his seat at Cape Aubrey, he can monitor the movements of the squadron and provide the same level of support as an Airborne Warning and Control System.
Second Lieutenant Rick, callsign Gryphus 2 - He was killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
Roy, callsign Gryphus 3 - He was killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
Gryphus 4 - They were killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
Gryphus 5
Gryphus 6

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

Footnotes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 The mission-specific information adheres to the canon guidelines set in Acepedia:Canon § Ace Combat X branching paths.

References

↑ Eugene Solano's Memoirs.
↑ Mission 01: "Skies of Deception", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ Mission 02: "Out of the Fire", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ Mission 03A: "Prelude", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ Mission 07B: "Standoff in the Skies II", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ Mission 12C: "Wild Card", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ Mission 15B: "End of Deception II", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
↑ "Scene 6", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACXCanon-7] 1.0 ^1.1 The mission-specific information adheres to the canon guidelines set in Acepedia:Canon § Ace Combat X branching paths.

[ACX-Memoirs-M01-1] Eugene Solano's Memoirs.

[ACX-M01-2] Mission 01: "Skies of Deception", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-M02-3] Mission 02: "Out of the Fire", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-M03A-4] Mission 03A: "Prelude", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-M07B-5] Mission 07B: "Standoff in the Skies II", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-M12C-6] Mission 12C: "Wild Card", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-M15B-8] Mission 15B: "End of Deception II", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

[ACX-Cut06-9] "Scene 6", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

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+| name       = Gryphus Squadron
+| image      = [[File:Gryphus Squadron Wallpaper.jpg]]
-| fullname   =
+| fullname   = ''disputed, see [[#Etymology|§ Etymology]]''
 | emblem     = [[File:Gryphus Squadron Emblem.jpg|100px]]
-| leader     = [[Gryphus One]]<br>[[Eugene Solano]] (AWACS)
+| leader     = [[Gryphus 1]]<br>[[Eugene Solano]]
-| members    = Rick<br>Roy<br>Various other members
+| members    = [[Rick]]<br>[[Roy]]<br>''see [[#Members|§ Members]]''
 | partof     = [[Aurelian Air Force]]
 | deployment = [[Aurelian War]]
-| equipment  = [[F-4E Phantom II]]<br>[[F-16C Fighting Falcon]]<br>[[Gripen C]]<br>[[F-22A Raptor]]
+| 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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-The '''Tactical Fighter Squadron''' "'''Gryphus''' is a squadron part of the [[Aurelian Air Force]] assigned with maritime defense roles.<ref>''[[Eugene Solano's Memoirs]]''</ref>
+'''Gryphus Squadron''' is an [[Aurelian Air Force]] squadron assigned with maritime defense roles.{{Ref|ACX-Memoirs-M01|''[[Eugene Solano's Memoirs]]''.}}
+==Etymology==
+The name "Gryphus" is derived from the {{wp|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.
+Gryphus Squadron's official designation has been [https://acecombat.fandom.com/wiki/Message_Wall:SlyCooperFan1?threadId=4400000000000203380 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]]'', ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'', and ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]'', the aircraft are labeled "AB 207". In addition, the full name (i.e. "Tactical Fighter Squadron") has never been revealed.
 ==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.
+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 war.<ref name="ACX-M01">{{Cite game|ACX|M01}}</ref> Afterwards, the squadron went on the offensive, first taking over [[Puna Plains]]' forward operating base,<ref name="ACX-M02">{{Cite game|ACX|M02}}</ref> then providing air cover for the remains of the [[Aurelian Army]] in the recapture of [[Port Patterson]].<ref name="ACX-M03A">{{Cite game|ACX|M03A}}</ref> 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<ref name="ACX-M07B">{{Cite game|ACX|M07B}}</ref> and pushing into [[Griswall]]. However, before Aurelian forces were able to recapture Griswall, the [[Meson Cannon]] had to be taken offline or destroyed.<ref name="ACX-M12C">{{Cite game|ACX|M12C}}</ref>{{Note|name=ACXCanon|The mission-specific information adheres to the canon guidelines set in [[Acepedia:Canon#Ace Combat X branching paths|Acepedia:Canon § ''Ace Combat X'' branching paths]].}}
-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.
+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 the Aurelian [[Otus Squadron]]. 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.
+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.<ref name="ACX-M15B">{{Cite game|ACX|M15B}}</ref>{{Note|name=ACXCanon}}
 ==Members==
+{{Refimprove}}
-=== [[Gryphus One]] ===
+*[[Gryphus 1]] - The commander of Gryphus Squadron. He was responsible for most of Aurelia's counterattack and reclaiming the country from Leasath. All that is known about him personally is that he dislikes hot weather.<ref name="ACX-Cut06">{{Cite game|ACX|Cut06}}</ref>
+*[[Eugene Solano]], callsign "Crux" - The radio operator for Gryphus Squadron. From his seat at Cape Aubrey, he can monitor the movements of the squadron and provide the same level of support as an [[Airborne Warning and Control System]].
-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.
+*Second Lieutenant [[Rick]], callsign Gryphus 2 - He was killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
-=== [[Eugene Solano]] ===
+*[[Roy]], callsign Gryphus 3 - He was killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
-nd 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.
+*Gryphus 4 - They were killed by the Gleipnir's SWBM over Cape Aubrey.
-===Rick/Gryphus Two===
+*Gryphus 5
+*Gryphus 6
-nd 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===
-nd 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, survived. He would later return to the skies once more alongside Gryphus 1 and Gryphus 5 later in the war.
-==Trivia==
-*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, which is one of the countries Aurelia is modeled after.
 ==Gallery==
+<gallery>
-<gallery hideaddbutton="true" bordersize="none">
+Ace Combat X F-22A Wallpaper 1280x1024.jpg|Gryphus Squadron wallpaper
 Gryphus Infinity Emblem.png|Gryphus emblem in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''
+Rick.jpg|Rick posing with his [[F-1|aircraft]]
-Gryphus - Infinity Emblem Icon.png|Gryphus bird insignia in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''
+Gryphus one.jpg|Gryphus One evading two missiles
-Rick Posing.jpg|Rick posing with his [[F-1|aircraft]]
+F-22A Gryphus.jpg|Two [[F-22A Raptor]]s in the colors of the Gryphus Squadron
-Sea-Level Evasion.jpg|Gryphus One evading two AA-8 Aphid's
-Mypictr 160x120.jpg|Two [[F-4E Phantom II]]s in the colours of Gryphus Squadron
+Gryphus F-4E Formation.jpg|Gryphus Squadron flying [[F-4E Phantom II]]s
-Dlc03 f-22a-gry 02.jpg|Two [[F-22A Raptor]]s in the colors of the Gryphus Squadron
 </gallery>
-{{reflist}}
+{{Notelist}}
+{{Reflist}}
+[[ru:Эскадрилья "Грифус"]]
-==Sources==
-[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception|Ace Combat X ; Skies Of Deception]]
 [[Category:Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]
 [[Category:Aurelian Military]]
 [[Category:Aurelian Air Force]]
 [[Category:Squadrons]]
+[[Category:Player Squadrons]]