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.
History
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-117As 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.
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 and returned to Cape Aubrey
Members
Gryphus One
Captain in the Aurelian Air Force and commander of the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron 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 in reclaiming Aurelia from Leasath. Not much is known about him except that him is the most famous pilot in his country and that he hates hot weather.
Eugene Solano "Crux"
Solano's role is the air controller for the 207th. From his seat at Aubrey Air Force Base he can monitor the movements of the Gryphus Squadron and provide the same support as an AWACS aircraft.
Rick
2nd Lt. Rick showing Eugene Solano the Gryphus Emblem
Second Lieutenant Rick was Gryphus Two in the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He was very proud of his country, Aurelia, along with liking the Gryphus logo of the squadron, but was shot down by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey.
Roy
Second Lieutenant Roy was Gryphus Three in the 207th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Like Second Lieutenant Rick, Roy was shot down by the Gleipnir over Cape Aubrey.
Sources
PROJECT ACES: ACX WEBSITE
Namco.CH: ACX Website