- "I bet those Emmerians are trying to break through our air defenses so they can bomb San Loma."
- ― Estovakian soldier[1]
The San Loma Assault[2] was a key battle during the Emmeria-Estovakia War. It was the second battle during the war to take place in Tarvo.[3][4]
In order to destroy the P-1112 Aigaion, the Emmerian military devised a plan in which they would use Cavallia Air Force Base in San Loma to launch a surprise attack on the Aerial Fleet. Despite fierce Estovakian resistance and support from the Aigaion, the Emmerians were able to liberate the city.[1]
Prelude[]
After the battle at the Selumna Peaks, the Emmerian military began to devise a plan to destroy the Estovakian cruise missile threat. Ultimately, they concluded that Cavallia Air Force Base in the Estovakian-occupied city of San Loma would be ideal.[5]
Battle[]
Three major operations took place during the battle: Warlock Separate Battalion, escorted by Windhover Squadron, advanced from the north and engaged enemy ground forces; Bomber Unit Stork and Hammerhead Squadron, escorted by Sky Kid Squadron, bombed Estovakian defensive and electronic warfare emplacements; the 2nd Fleet, escorted by Avalanche Squadron, moved in from the Fuscum Sea to engage a numerically superior Estovakian fleet before moving into Doypalm Bay to attack San Loma directly.[1]
As the Emmerians began to drive back the Estovakian forces, the P-1112 Aigaion began to provide Nimbus missile support from over the Fuscum Sea, using Marker Drones to guide the missiles to their targets.[1]
Aftermath[]
Following the success of the operation, numerous Republic of Emmeria Air Force squadrons would sortie from Cavallia to launch a surprise assault on the Aerial Fleet.[6]
Gallery[]
An Estovakian F/A-18F during the battle
An Estovakian F-15E above the Doypalm Bay
Missile trails above San Loma
An Su-33 engaging enemy ships
An Su-33 over the city
The air base that was used to launch the operation
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "San Loma Assault (mission)", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- ↑ Aces At War: A History 2019, Page 62.
- ↑ The Aerial Fleet. Retrieved on August 21, 2020.
- ↑ Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Assault Records #26 - Vaslav Reynek.
- ↑ Briefing prior to "San Loma Assault", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ "Heavy Command Cruiser", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation