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{{Operation2Mission|Two-pronged Strategy}}
  
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| caption = An Osean [[F/A-18F Super Hornet|F/A-18F]] engaging an Arsenal Bird
  
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| preceding = [[Operation Eastern Wind]]
  
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| concurrent = [[Second Farbanti assault]]
  
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|strength2 = [[Erusean Air Force]]
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| date = May 30, 2019
  
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| partof = [[Lighthouse War]]
  
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| location = [[Chopinburg Rainforest]], [[Usea]]
  
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| outcome = *IUN fails to recapture the Chopinburg Rainforest
  
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| commander1 = [[AWACS Sky Keeper]]<small><br>(IUN)</small>
  
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IUN-PKF
  
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*[[Osean Air Defense Force|Osean Air Force]]
  
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**[[Golem Squadron]]
  
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**[[Mage Squadron]]
  
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**[[Skeleton Squadron]]
  
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**[[Gargoyle Squadron]]
  
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[[Erusean Air Force]]
  
 
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[[Erusean Air and Space Administration|EASA]]
  
[[Erusean Air and Space Administration|EASA]]
 
*[[Mihaly A. Shilage]]
  
*[[Mihaly A. Shilage]]
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| casualties2 = All F-16Cs and F-4Es<br>Some MQ-101s
  
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*[[Osean Air Defense Force|Osean Air Force]]
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|casualties2 = All F-16Cs and F-4Es<br>Some MQ-101s
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|image = Super Hornet Arsenal Bird Battle.jpg
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|caption = An Osean [[F/A-18F Super Hornet|F/A-18F]] engaging an Arsenal Bird
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|preceding = [[Operation Eastern Wind]]
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|concurrent = [[Second Farbanti assault]]
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|following = [[Operation Lighthouse Keeper]]
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|date = May 30, 2019
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|partof = [[Lighthouse War]]
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|location = [[Chopinburg Rainforest]], [[Usea]]
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|outcome = Tactical Erusean victory
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*IUN fails to recapture the Chopinburg Rainforest
 
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{{Quote|We're getting our asses kicked. Where are our reinforcements?!|[[Erusea]]n pilot{{Ref|AC7-M03|"[[Two-pronged Strategy]]", ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]''}}}}
  
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On May 30, 2019, [[Golem Squadron|Golem]], [[Skeleton Squadron|Skeleton]] and [[Gargoyle Squadron|Gargoyle]] Squadrons engage Erusean aircraft above the forest. The three squadrons manage to shoot down a majority of Erusean aircraft prior to Mage Squadron's arrival. Following Mage's arrival, [[Trigger]] and [[Clown]] quickly dispose of any remaining Erusean forces.{{Refcall|AC7-M03}}
  
On May 30, 2019, [[Golem Squadron|Golem]], [[Skeleton Squadron|Skeleton]] and [[Gargoyle Squadron|Gargoyle]] Squadrons engage Erusean aircraft above the forest. The three squadrons manage to shoot down a majority of Erusean aircraft prior to Mage Squadron's arrival. Following Mage's arrival, [[Trigger]] and [[Clown]] quickly dispose of any remaining Erusean forces.{{Refcall|AC7-M03}}
   
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In response, Erusea deploys an [[Arsenal Bird]] to Chopinburg airspace in order to maintain control of the region. With orders to destroy the Arsenal Bird, all IUPF aircraft engage the Arsenal Bird, however, many sustain damage from the escorting [[MQ-101]]s. Ultimately, Skeleton Squadron is shot down and the Arsenal Bird deploys its [[Microwave Powered Dome]] to shield its exfiltration.{{Refcall|AC7-M03}}
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In response, Erusea deploys an [[Arsenal Bird]] to Chopinburg airspace in order to maintain control of the region. With orders to destroy the Arsenal Bird, all IUPF aircraft engage the Arsenal Bird, however, many sustain damage from the escorting [[MQ-101]]s. Ultimately, Skeleton Squadron is shot down and the Arsenal Bird deploys its [[Microwave Powered Dome]] to shield its exfiltration.{{Refcall|AC7-M03}}
   
 
[[File:AC7 Arsenal Bird Props.png|thumb|250px|The [[Arsenal Bird]] withdrawing]]
  
[[File:AC7 Arsenal Bird Props.png|thumb|250px|The [[Arsenal Bird]] withdrawing]]

Revision as of 04:11, 3 February 2019

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This article is about an in-universe event. For the in-game mission, see Two-pronged Strategy.

"We're getting our asses kicked. Where are our reinforcements?!"
― Erusean pilot[1]

Operation Dual Wielder was a battle between the International United Nations Peacekeeping Force and the Kingdom of Erusea during the Lighthouse War. The operation aimed to obtain air superiority over the Chopinburg Rainforest, securing a route for recapturing the International Space Elevator.[1]

Prelude

The Erusean capture of the International Space Elevator has made its recapture a priority for the IUN, and the rapid Erusean advance throughout Usea has caused extensive damage to the IUPF and Osean forces stationed on the continent. In response, the IUN plan to recapture the space elevator and carry out a two-front counteroffensive which includes the acquisition of air superiority over the Chopinburg Rainforest and a second assault on Farbanti, carried out by the Kestrel II.[2]

Battle

On May 30, 2019, Golem, Skeleton and Gargoyle Squadrons engage Erusean aircraft above the forest. The three squadrons manage to shoot down a majority of Erusean aircraft prior to Mage Squadron's arrival. Following Mage's arrival, Trigger and Clown quickly dispose of any remaining Erusean forces.[1]

In response, Erusea deploys an Arsenal Bird to Chopinburg airspace in order to maintain control of the region. With orders to destroy the Arsenal Bird, all IUPF aircraft engage the Arsenal Bird, however, many sustain damage from the escorting MQ-101s. Ultimately, Skeleton Squadron is shot down and the Arsenal Bird deploys its Microwave Powered Dome to shield its exfiltration.[1]

AC7 Arsenal Bird Props

The Arsenal Bird withdrawing

Sustaining heavy losses, IUN-PKF headquarters orders a withdrawal from the airspace. Golem and Mage are ordered to cover the retreat of Gargoyle by engaging the remaining MQ-101s; Trigger manages to shoot down a substantial number of UAVs. In addition to Gargoyle, Brownie is also ordered to retreat as her aircraft was damaged from the previous engagement. While IUN forces are withdrawing, Mihaly A. Shilage engages the retreating aircraft and manages to shoot down both Gargoyle 1 and Brownie. Failing to engage Mihaly, Trigger successfully destroys the remaining drones.[1]

Aftermath

The IUN is forced to rethink its strategy as the two-front offensive fails; Faun is appointed to Golem Squadron as Brownie's replacement.[3]

Gallery

  • Trigger engaging the Arsenal Bird

    Trigger engaging the Arsenal Bird

  • A distant shot of the engagement

    A distant shot of the engagement

  • The Arsenal Bird charging its MPD

    The Arsenal Bird charging its MPD

  • The Arsenal Bird deploying its MPD

    The Arsenal Bird deploying its MPD

  • An Osean F/A-18F Super Hornet over Chopinburg

    An Osean F/A-18F Super Hornet over Chopinburg

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Two-pronged Strategy", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
  2. ↑ Briefing prior to Two-pronged Strategy, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
  3. ↑ Debriefing following Two-pronged Strategy, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
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