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| manufacturer = [[Estovakia]] |
| manufacturer = [[Estovakia]] |
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| function = [[Heavy command cruiser]] |
| function = [[Heavy command cruiser]] |
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| + | | creation = April 2012–January 2013{{Note|group=a|In ''[[Unneeded Submarine To Be Scrapped]]'', it is stated that the [[Aerial Fleet]]'s development was still at a standstill by April 2012, causing Estovakia to potentially consider purchasing the ''[[Alicorn]]''. However, by December, Estovakia did not purchase the submarine and in the meantime developed the Aigaion, which was later against the [[Lyes United Front]] in January 2013.}} |
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| − | | creation = Between 2008 - 2013 |
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| − | | operators = <s>[[Eastern Faction]]</s><br>[[Estovakian |
+ | | operators = <s>[[Eastern Faction]]</s><br>[[Estovakian Navy]]{{Ref|AAW-2019|''[[Aces At War: A History 2019]]'', page 64.}} |
| deployment = [[Estovakian Civil War]]<br>[[Emmeria-Estovakia War]] |
| deployment = [[Estovakian Civil War]]<br>[[Emmeria-Estovakia War]] |
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| destruction = February 20, 2016<br>[[Assault on the Aerial Fleet]] |
| destruction = February 20, 2016<br>[[Assault on the Aerial Fleet]] |
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| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]'' |
| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]'' |
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| + | {{Quote|It was so enormous that its wings tore the clouds apart.|"Mr. Allen", ''[[The Aerial Fleet]]''}} |
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| + | The '''P-1112 Aigaion''', also known as the "'''Great Shadow'''",{{Ref|JPSubtitle|Japanese Subtitle on "[[Heavy Command Cruiser (mission)|Heavy Command Cruiser]]" Title Card, ''[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]].''}} was an [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser|''Aigaion''-class heavy command cruiser]] created by the [[Eastern Faction]] during the [[Estovakian Civil War]]. The Aigaion later played a key role in [[Estovakia]]'s initial success during the [[Emmeria-Estovakia War]]. |
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| − | {{Quote|As I looked east, another aircraft came into my sight. At first, I thought it was a wingman of [[Strigon Team|the jet that just passed by]]. But it wasn't. It was so enormous that its wings tore the clouds apart.|Mr. Allen, ''[[The Aerial Fleet]]''}} |
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| + | Prior to its destruction, the P-1112 Aigaion served as the flagship of the [[Aerial Fleet]], as well as the base of operations for [[Strigon Team]]. |
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| − | The '''P-1112 Aigaion''' was an [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser]] created by the [[Estovakia]]n military. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Creation=== |
===Creation=== |
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| − | The P-1112 was conceived sometime in the early 21st century by Estovakian supreme commander [[Gustav Dvornik]] in his time as leader of the |
+ | The P-1112 was conceived sometime in the early 21st century by Estovakian supreme commander [[Gustav Dvornik]] in his time as leader of the Eastern Faction in the Estovakian Civil War. Dvornik envisioned an "Aerial Fleet Initiative", a combat strategy designed to control large portions of [[Anea]] with the use of aerial launched aircraft and cruise missiles.<ref name="FRONTLINE">''Front Line Special Issue: The Aerial Fleet''</ref> |
| − | + | Sometime during the [[Estovakian Civil War]], General Dvornik was provided with heavy command cruiser technology brought by defecting engineers and war exiles of the [[Principality of Belka]] after the [[Belkan War]]. Among them was [[Lorenz Riedel]], a former member of the elite [[Gault Team]].<ref name="ARAC6">Assault Records: Lorenz Riedel</ref> |
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| + | By April 2012, the development of the "Aerial Fleet Initiative" was at a standstill. As a result, [[FRONT LINE]] military analysts suggested that [[Estovakia]] may be interested in purchasing the submarine ''[[Alicorn]]'' from [[Yuktobania]] instead. However, by December 2012, Estovakia continued its development of the P-1112 Aigaion and the submarine was instead purchased by the [[Erusea|Kingdom of Erusea]].{{Ref|FRONTLINE2012|[[FRONT LINE]]: [[Unneeded Submarine To Be Scrapped]].}} |
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| + | As the flagship of the new [[Aerial Fleet]], the Aigaion was used to great effect by its creators. It was first deployed against the [[Lyes United Front]] on January 15, 2013, and later played a key role in winning the final battle of the war near the [[Emmeria]]n border on October 29.{{Ref|AAW-2019-P144|''[[Aces At War: A History 2019]]'', page 144.}} During the battle, General [[Lyes]] was killed, resulting in the Eastern Faction ultimately winning the [[Estovakian Civil War]].{{Refcall|AAW-2019-P144}} |
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| ⚫ | The cruiser was sighted over Estovakia by a Yuktobanian reconnaissance satellite in April 2015, and was tracked for three days before it vanished in the northeast of the country near an oil drilling facility controlled by the Eastern Faction, which became its main refueling site.<ref name="FRONTLINE"/> |
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===Emmeria-Estovakia War=== |
===Emmeria-Estovakia War=== |
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| − | In the latter half of 2015, the Aigaion became the central asset of the [[Estovakian Forces]] in the |
+ | In the latter half of 2015, the Aigaion became the central asset of the [[Estovakian Forces]] in the Emmeria-Estovakia War. The cruiser was involved in the initial [[Invasion of Gracemeria]], where it bombarded the Emmerian armed forces with [[Nimbus Missile|Nimbus cruise missiles]], forcing most of them to retreat after sustaining heavy casualties. From that point, it became the main base of operations of the [[Strigon Team]]. The Emmerian forces attempted to [[King & Balloon Operations|retake Gracemeria a total of four times]], although these would all be repelled due to a combined defensive umbrella which included the Aigaion, Strigon Team and [[South Sea Fleet]]. The Aigaion later helped capture [[San Loma]] in September and forced Emmerian forces to retreat throughout November.{{Refcall|AAW-2019-P144}} |
| − | + | After these events, the plane was not involved in further attacks against Emmerian forces until February 2016, when it carried out Nimbus missile attacks on a large force of Emmerian troops and fighters moving through the [[Selumna Peaks]]. The Emmerian forces endured severe losses and destroyed the [[Searcher|Marker Drones]] used for the missile attacks.<ref name="AC6-M07">{{Cite game|AC6|M07}}</ref> Later on, it carried out Nimbus attacks on Emmerian forces during the [[San Loma Assault]], but unsuccessful.<ref name="AC6-M08">{{Cite game|AC6|M08}}</ref> |
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| − | + | Intelligence gathered by the Emmerian Department of National Safety allowed Emmeria to discovery the Aigaion's weakness and how it operates. This ultimately lead the [[Republic of Emmeria Air Force]] to [[Assault on the Aerial Fleet|ambush the Aerial Fleet]] over the [[Fuscum Sea|Glava Islands]] on February 20. Taking advantage of the fact that its radar system was temporarily disabled during the mid-flight refueling operations, Garuda Team and allied air units attacked the Aigaion, severely damaging it and wiping out its escorts. The weakened Aigaion attempted to flee the combat zone, only to be struck in the cockpit by [[Talisman]] of [[Garuda Team]]. Having lost all control, the cruiser fell into the ocean, breaking apart midship.<ref name="AC6-M09">{{Cite game|AC6|M09}}</ref> |
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*The Aigaion and her escorts are named after the {{wp|Hekatonkheires}}, the hundred-handed giants who were the offspring of Gaia in Greek mythology and fought with the Titans. Aigaion, also known as Briareos, ruled over sea storms and was the offspring of Gaia, the Earth, and Uranus, the Sky. Today the reference exists in the Greek name for the {{wp|Aegean Sea}} ({{wp|Greek language|Greek}}: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος). |
*The Aigaion and her escorts are named after the {{wp|Hekatonkheires}}, the hundred-handed giants who were the offspring of Gaia in Greek mythology and fought with the Titans. Aigaion, also known as Briareos, ruled over sea storms and was the offspring of Gaia, the Earth, and Uranus, the Sky. Today the reference exists in the Greek name for the {{wp|Aegean Sea}} ({{wp|Greek language|Greek}}: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος). |
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Revision as of 10:43, 27 July 2020
- "It was so enormous that its wings tore the clouds apart."
- ― "Mr. Allen", The Aerial Fleet
The P-1112 Aigaion, also known as the "Great Shadow",[2] was an Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser created by the Eastern Faction during the Estovakian Civil War. The Aigaion later played a key role in Estovakia's initial success during the Emmeria-Estovakia War.
Prior to its destruction, the P-1112 Aigaion served as the flagship of the Aerial Fleet, as well as the base of operations for Strigon Team.
History
Creation
The P-1112 was conceived sometime in the early 21st century by Estovakian supreme commander Gustav Dvornik in his time as leader of the Eastern Faction in the Estovakian Civil War. Dvornik envisioned an "Aerial Fleet Initiative", a combat strategy designed to control large portions of Anea with the use of aerial launched aircraft and cruise missiles.[3]
Sometime during the Estovakian Civil War, General Dvornik was provided with heavy command cruiser technology brought by defecting engineers and war exiles of the Principality of Belka after the Belkan War. Among them was Lorenz Riedel, a former member of the elite Gault Team.[4]
By April 2012, the development of the "Aerial Fleet Initiative" was at a standstill. As a result, FRONT LINE military analysts suggested that Estovakia may be interested in purchasing the submarine Alicorn from Yuktobania instead. However, by December 2012, Estovakia continued its development of the P-1112 Aigaion and the submarine was instead purchased by the Kingdom of Erusea.[5]
As the flagship of the new Aerial Fleet, the Aigaion was used to great effect by its creators. It was first deployed against the Lyes United Front on January 15, 2013, and later played a key role in winning the final battle of the war near the Emmerian border on October 29.[6] During the battle, General Lyes was killed, resulting in the Eastern Faction ultimately winning the Estovakian Civil War.[6]
The cruiser was sighted over Estovakia by a Yuktobanian reconnaissance satellite in April 2015, and was tracked for three days before it vanished in the northeast of the country near an oil drilling facility controlled by the Eastern Faction, which became its main refueling site.[3]
Emmeria-Estovakia War
In the latter half of 2015, the Aigaion became the central asset of the Estovakian Forces in the Emmeria-Estovakia War. The cruiser was involved in the initial Invasion of Gracemeria, where it bombarded the Emmerian armed forces with Nimbus cruise missiles, forcing most of them to retreat after sustaining heavy casualties. From that point, it became the main base of operations of the Strigon Team. The Emmerian forces attempted to retake Gracemeria a total of four times, although these would all be repelled due to a combined defensive umbrella which included the Aigaion, Strigon Team and South Sea Fleet. The Aigaion later helped capture San Loma in September and forced Emmerian forces to retreat throughout November.[6]
After these events, the plane was not involved in further attacks against Emmerian forces until February 2016, when it carried out Nimbus missile attacks on a large force of Emmerian troops and fighters moving through the Selumna Peaks. The Emmerian forces endured severe losses and destroyed the Marker Drones used for the missile attacks.[7] Later on, it carried out Nimbus attacks on Emmerian forces during the San Loma Assault, but unsuccessful.[8]
Intelligence gathered by the Emmerian Department of National Safety allowed Emmeria to discovery the Aigaion's weakness and how it operates. This ultimately lead the Republic of Emmeria Air Force to ambush the Aerial Fleet over the Glava Islands on February 20. Taking advantage of the fact that its radar system was temporarily disabled during the mid-flight refueling operations, Garuda Team and allied air units attacked the Aigaion, severely damaging it and wiping out its escorts. The weakened Aigaion attempted to flee the combat zone, only to be struck in the cockpit by Talisman of Garuda Team. Having lost all control, the cruiser fell into the ocean, breaking apart midship.[9]
Design
As a heavy command cruiser, the P-1112 was designed to act as a mobile base and long-range attack asset, a major development of the XB-0 Hresvelgr built by the former Belka. Physically resembling a giant manta ray, the girth of the Aigaion forces it to operate as a seaplane, as conventional take-off would be impossible. The aircraft houses an internal hangar bay with CATOBAR systems accommodated for carrier aircraft operations, such as the Su-33 Flanker-Ds used by the Strigon Team. A small helipad rests on top of the rear hangar entrance.
The main weapons of the Aigaion, the Nimbus cruise missiles, allow it to engage aerial and ground targets at near-continental ranges, and is armed with an array of anti-air cannons, AAM launchers and flak guns dotted across the lower, upper and rear fuselage. It is powered by a fossil fuel core built beneath the main canopy, above its "mouth", which propel twenty-four engines arranged in rows of six on its trailing edges, allowing it to operate for three day periods before refueling. A squadron of six KC-10 Extender tankers are required to simultaneously refuel it in mid-air, a process that disables its forward radar.
Due to its massive size the Aigaion cannot land on conventional runways, but it is possible for it to land on water for maintenance under the jurisdiction of the Estovakian Navy.[10]
Specifications
- Beam: 963.77m
- Length: 433.3m
- Height: 102.39m[10]
Gallery
The Aigaion being refueled
The Aigaion and the Strigon Team
The Aigaion in Heavy Command Cruiser (Ace of Aces)
The Aigaion in Emmeria
The Aigaion's Hangar
A Strigon member taking off from the Aigaion's hanger
Strigon Team landing on the Aigaion
The Aigaion in its final stand
Strigon Team preparing to land while being careful of the jet wash
A closeup of the Aigaion
Trivia
- The Aigaion and her escorts are named after the Hekatonkheires, the hundred-handed giants who were the offspring of Gaia in Greek mythology and fought with the Titans. Aigaion, also known as Briareos, ruled over sea storms and was the offspring of Gaia, the Earth, and Uranus, the Sky. Today the reference exists in the Greek name for the Aegean Sea (Greek: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος).
Footnotes
- ↑ In Unneeded Submarine To Be Scrapped, it is stated that the Aerial Fleet's development was still at a standstill by April 2012, causing Estovakia to potentially consider purchasing the Alicorn. However, by December, Estovakia did not purchase the submarine and in the meantime developed the Aigaion, which was later against the Lyes United Front in January 2013.
References
- ↑ Aces At War: A History 2019, page 64.
- ↑ Japanese Subtitle on "Heavy Command Cruiser" Title Card, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Front Line Special Issue: The Aerial Fleet
- ↑ Assault Records: Lorenz Riedel
- ↑ FRONT LINE: Unneeded Submarine To Be Scrapped.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Aces At War: A History 2019, page 144.
- ↑ Mission 07: "Selumna Peak", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ Mission 08: "San Loma Assault", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ Mission 09: "Heavy Command Cruiser", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ace Combat 6 official website