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[[File:Black_Shindens.jpg|thumb|214px|The Ridgebacks over [[Tokyo]].]]The '''Ridgeback Squadron''' is a mercenary unit of [[Arrows Air Defense and Security]]. They have an internal rivalry with the [[Bone Arrow Squadron]], with whom they often compete during missions. When operating together, both squadrons are known as Single Line Aircraft. The squadron operates 4 [[F-3 Shinden II]].
 
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==Members==
 
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| name = Ridgeback Squadron
*'''Slash''': The leader of the squadron.
 
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| image = [[File:Ridgeback Squadron ASF-X Formation.jpg]]
*'''Edge''':
 
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| emblem = [[File:Ridgebacks Infinity Emblem.png|x100px]]
*'''Fencer:'''
 
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| fullname = 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Ridgebacks"
*'''Axeman:'''
 
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| leader = <s>[[Slash]]</s><br/>[[Edge (Infinity)|Edge]]
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| members = Lance<br/>Fencer<br/>Axeman
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| partof = [[United Nations Forces]]
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| deployment = [[Sons of Troia insurgency]]<br/>[[USEAn War]]
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| equipment = [[ASF-X Shinden II]]<br/>''[[ASF-X -Ridgebacks-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}''
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}}
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The '''Ridgeback Squadron''', officially the '''19th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Ridgebacks"'''{{ref|modelkit|[http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/product/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-%E9%9C%87%E9%9B%BB-ii-%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%82%B8%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E9%9A%8A%EF%BC%88/ エースコンバット 震電 II “リッジバックス隊”]}} and commonly known by their nickname '''Single Lines''', was an elite [[United Nations Forces|UNF]] fighter squadron from the ''[[Ace Combat Infinity|Infinity]]'' universe.
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==History==
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The Ridgebacks were formed in the 21st century by the [[United Nations (Infinity)|United Nations]] following the [[Ulysses Disaster]], with the aim of having elite pilots put a quick end to terrorist threats around the world.{{ref|TWTRKanno|[https://twitter.com/PROJECT_ACES/status/466500127793090560 Twitter / PROJECT ACES]}} The unit, led by a man named [[Slash]], pilots [[ASF-X -Ridgebacks-|a special variant]] of the [[ASF-X Shinden II]] as its primary aircraft. They became known through mercenary networks such as [[Arrows Air Defense and Security]]{{ref|ACIM3|[[Rescue (Infinity)|Rescue]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}, and were commonly referred to as the "Single Lines" due to the single white stripes running down the back of their aircraft.
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In May 2019, the Ridgebacks were tasked to work with the [[Bone Arrow Squadron]] to rescue the [[Greymen]] from a terrorist cell in [[Iyuli]]{{refcall|ACIM3}}, and later fought with them during [[Operation Crusher]] to destroy [[Stonehenge Turret Network (Infinity)|Stonehenge Type-3]] in Turkey.{{ref|ACIM4|[[Stonehenge (mission)|Stonehenge]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}} They later assisted Bone Arrow in ending the threat to Tokyo during [[Operation Override]].{{ref|ACIM5|[[Far Eastern Front]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}. They were later merged with [[Bone Arrow Squadron]] to form [[Task Force 118|Task Force 118 "Arrowblades"]].{{ref|ACIM6|[[Avalon]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Ridgeback Breaking.jpg|Ridgeback Squadron breaking while fighting against [[Butterfly Master]] during Operation Override
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</gallery>
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==Trivia==
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*The Ridgebacks allude to different aspects of the ''Ace Combat'' series:
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**The squadron's name and emblem are based on the {{wp|Rhodesian Ridgeback}}, a dog breed. This may reference [[Wardog Squadron]] from ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]'', as their emblem and name were based on their {{wp|Labrador Retriever}}, [[Kirk]].
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**The "19th" designation refers to the [[19th Squadron]] from ''[[Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky]]'', a fictional squadron that tested ASF-X Shinden IIs.
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**The callsigns "Slash" and "Edge" reference the wingmen, [[John Herbert|Slash]] and [[Kei Nagase (AC2)|Edge]] respectively, from ''[[Ace Combat 2]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy]]''.
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*The callsigns of the members of Ridgeback Squadron all reference {{wp|Blade|bladed weaponry}} in some fashion.
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**"Slash" is a word commonly associated with a cutting attack. "Slashing" is also used to refer to the motion of laser attacks such as those from the [[MQ-90L]]s that killed Slash.
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**"Edge" refers to the edge of a blade.
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**"Lance" is {{wp|Lance|itself a weapon}}.
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**"Fencer" is the term used for one who participates in {{wp|fencing}}.
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**"Axeman" refers to an {{wp|axe}}.
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*In ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]'', the Ridgebacks' livery was included for the [[ASF-X Shinden II]] as part of the game's 2nd Anniversary Free Update.
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[[Category:Ace Combat Infinity]]
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[[Category:Squadrons]]
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[[Category:Allied squadrons]]
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[[Category:United Nations Forces]]

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The Ridgeback Squadron, officially the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Ridgebacks"[1] and commonly known by their nickname Single Lines, was an elite UNF fighter squadron from the Infinity universe.

History

The Ridgebacks were formed in the 21st century by the United Nations following the Ulysses Disaster, with the aim of having elite pilots put a quick end to terrorist threats around the world.[2] The unit, led by a man named Slash, pilots a special variant of the ASF-X Shinden II as its primary aircraft. They became known through mercenary networks such as Arrows Air Defense and Security[3], and were commonly referred to as the "Single Lines" due to the single white stripes running down the back of their aircraft.

In May 2019, the Ridgebacks were tasked to work with the Bone Arrow Squadron to rescue the Greymen from a terrorist cell in Iyuli[3], and later fought with them during Operation Crusher to destroy Stonehenge Type-3 in Turkey.[4] They later assisted Bone Arrow in ending the threat to Tokyo during Operation Override.[5]. They were later merged with Bone Arrow Squadron to form Task Force 118 "Arrowblades".[6]

Gallery

Trivia

References