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{{Featured|August 2018}}[[File:Ac7 zoisite.png|thumb|300px|An [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] firing a TLS in ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]'']]
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The '''Tactical Laser System''' ('''TLS''') is a multi-purpose laser weapon featured in various ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games, typically as an experimental weapon specifically designed to be carried on certain aircraft. In the [[Strangereal]] universe, the TLS was developed by the [[Gründer Industries|South Belka Munitions Factory]]; in the [[Infinity universe|''Infinity'' universe]], the developer is unknown.
[[File:MQ-90 TLS.png|thumb|300px|An [[MQ-90L]] firing its TLS above [[Tokyo]]]]
 
The '''Tactical Laser System''' (TLS) is a multi-purpose laser weapon featured in various ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games, typically as an experimental weapon specifically designed to be carried on certain aircraft. In the [[Strangereal]] universe, the TLS was developed by the [[Gründer Industries|South Belka Munitions Factory]]; in the [[Infinity universe|''Infinity'' universe]], the developer is unknown.
 
   
 
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==Design==
 
==Design==
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[[File:TLS Morgan.jpg|thumb|250px|The Zoisite TLS pod]]
[[File:TLS Morgan.jpg|thumb|The Zoisite TLS pod]]The original TLS is codenamed "Zoisite"{{ref|AAW57|''[[Aces At War: A History]]''. Page 57.}}, and found on the [[ADFX-01 Morgan|ADFX-01]] and [[ADFX-02 Morgan]] aircraft. Mounted on the rear, the Zoisite pod was attached through large struts to their fuselage, being capable of projecting multi-megawatt beams of energy under a 7G physical stress limit. Both aircraft featured a 7G limiter to protect the TLS from possible oil pressure damage.{{ref|AAW60|''[[Aces At War: A History]]''. Page 60.}} The ADFX-02 received an upgraded model with a swiveling irradiation lens capable of firing in a 45° degree angle ahead of the user.{{ref|ACZM18|[[Zero]]. ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
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The original TLS is codenamed "Zoisite"{{ref|AAW57|''[[Aces At War: A History]]''. Page 57.}}, and found on the [[ADFX-01 Morgan|ADFX-01]] and [[ADFX-02 Morgan]] aircraft. Mounted on the rear, the Zoisite pod was attached through large struts to their fuselage, being capable of projecting multi-megawatt beams of energy under a 7G physical stress limit. Both aircraft featured a 7G limiter to protect the TLS from possible oil pressure damage.{{ref|AAW60|''[[Aces At War: A History]]''. Page 60.}} The ADFX-02 received an upgraded model with a swiveling irradiation lens capable of firing in a 45° degree angle ahead of the user.{{ref|ACZM18|"[[Zero]]", ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}
   
 
An upgraded variant of the original TLS is featured on the [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]. Compared to the Morgan models, the FALKEN's TLS can fire for a longer period of time and recharge while firing. The FALKEN's TLS is located inside the body, which opens up to reveal the firing lens and closes again to protect it.{{refcall|AC5FALKEN}}
 
An upgraded variant of the original TLS is featured on the [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]. Compared to the Morgan models, the FALKEN's TLS can fire for a longer period of time and recharge while firing. The FALKEN's TLS is located inside the body, which opens up to reveal the firing lens and closes again to protect it.{{refcall|AC5FALKEN}}
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The Tactical Laser System was developed by the [[Gründer Industries|South Belka Munitions Factory]]. The weapon was originally developed as an aircraft-based system meant to destroy ballistic and cruise missiles in their boost phase, but later expanded to aircraft-based attack and defense roles.{{refcall|ModelPage}}
 
The Tactical Laser System was developed by the [[Gründer Industries|South Belka Munitions Factory]]. The weapon was originally developed as an aircraft-based system meant to destroy ballistic and cruise missiles in their boost phase, but later expanded to aircraft-based attack and defense roles.{{refcall|ModelPage}}
   
At the end of the [[Belkan War]], [[A World With No Boundaries]] stole an [[ADFX-02 Morgan]] along with its Zoisite TLS pod, and gave it to [[Larry Foulke|Larry "Pixy" Foulke]] to use during the siege of [[Avalon Dam]]. Pixy used the TLS to destroy [[Patrick James Beckett]]'s aircraft{{ref|ACZPostM17|Cutscene following [[The Valley of Kings]]. ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} before attempting to kill [[Cipher]] with it. The ADFX-02, however, still had the 7G limiter enabled; Pixy disabled it, and the flight data recorder later showed Pixy going in excess of 11G during his duel with Cipher.{{refcall|AAW60}} This high pressure, coupled with Cipher's damage on Pixy's aircraft, resulted in the Zoisite's destruction, forcing Pixy to resort to [[Multi-Purpose Burst Missile]]s.{{refcall|ACZM18}}
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At the end of the [[Belkan War]], [[A World With No Boundaries]] stole an [[ADFX-02 Morgan]] along with its Zoisite TLS pod, and gave it to [[Larry Foulke|Larry "Pixy" Foulke]] to use during the siege of [[Avalon Dam]]. Pixy used the TLS to destroy [[Patrick James Beckett]]'s aircraft{{ref|ACZPostM17|Cutscene following [[The Valley of Kings]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} before attempting to kill [[Cipher]] with it. The ADFX-02, however, still had the 7G limiter enabled; Pixy disabled it, and the flight data recorder later showed Pixy going in excess of 11G during his duel with Cipher.{{refcall|AAW60}} This high pressure, coupled with Cipher's damage on Pixy's aircraft, resulted in the Zoisite's destruction, forcing Pixy to resort to [[Multi-Purpose Burst Missile]]s.{{refcall|ACZM18}}
   
Following the end of the war, the weapon was further refined by the South Belka Munitions Factory's successor, Gründer Industries, who developed a second-generation model by the 2000s for use by the [[ADF-01 FALKEN]] as an air combat weapon, while retaining the missile interception capabilities of the original system.{{ref|ModelPage|[http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10047724 Documentation for ADF-01F Falken (Plastic model) Bandai Ace Combat 1/100]. Hobby Search. Retrieved January 26, 2015.}} The new version suffered a drastic size reduction to fit inside the FALKEN, and received extensive upgrades that increased its irradiation time and recharging speed.{{ref|AC5FALKEN|Gameplay of [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]'s TLS. ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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Following the end of the war, the weapon was further refined by the South Belka Munitions Factory's successor, Gründer Industries, who developed a second-generation model by the 2000s for use by the [[ADF-01 FALKEN]] as an air combat weapon, while retaining the missile interception capabilities of the original system.{{ref|ModelPage|[http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10047724 Documentation for ADF-01F Falken (Plastic model) Bandai Ace Combat 1/100]. Hobby Search. Retrieved January 26, 2015.}} The new version received a drastic size reduction to fit inside the FALKEN and extensive upgrades that increased its irradiation time and recharging speed.{{ref|AC5FALKEN|Gameplay of [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]'s TLS, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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By 2019, conventional aircraft such as the [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] and [[Su-37 Terminator]] were able to utilize the TLS.
   
 
===''Infinity'' universe===
 
===''Infinity'' universe===
 
[[File:MQ-90 TLS.png|thumb|250px|An [[MQ-90L]] firing its TLS above [[Tokyo]]]]
In the ''Infinity'' timeline of the real world, the Tactical Laser System was developed under unknown circumstances. Its first known implementation was under the [[SOLG program]], in which TLS units were utilized on the satellites to protect them from enemy attack as well as space debris.{{ref|ACISI|[[Satellite Interception I]], [[Satellite Interception II|II]], and [[Satellite Interception III|III]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}} It is also believed that a TLS unit was equipped onto the [[AL-1B]] missile interceptor aircraft, used to destroy ballistic missiles during boost phase.{{ref|ACIM6|[[Avalon (mission)|Avalon]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
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In the ''Infinity'' timeline of the real world, the Tactical Laser System was developed under unknown circumstances. Its first known implementation was under the [[SOLG program]], in which TLS units were utilized on the satellites to protect them from enemy attack as well as space debris.{{ref|ACISI|[[Satellite Interception I]], [[Satellite Interception II|II]], [[Satellite Interception III|III]], and [[Satellite Interception IV|IV]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}} It is also believed that a TLS unit was equipped onto the [[AL-1B]] missile interceptor aircraft, used to destroy ballistic missiles during boost phase.{{ref|ACIM6|[[Avalon (mission)|Avalon]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
   
By the 2010s, Zoisite TLS pods were designed by the creators of the ADFX-01 as one of its main weapons. Low-powered prototypes were developed and installed on the [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] test aircraft{{ref|ACIBlock1Desc|[[Hangar]] description of the [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}; fully powered models were later installed on the final ADFX-01s during their limited production run, and were likely retired along with the aircraft after poor performance against stealth aircraft led to its termination.{{ref|ACIMorganDesc|[[Hangar]] description of the [[ADFX-01 Morgan]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
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By the 2010s, Zoisite TLS pods were designed by the creators of the ADFX-01 as one of its main weapons. Low-powered prototypes were developed and installed on the [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] test aircraft{{ref|ACIBlock1Desc|[[Hangar]] description of the [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}; fully powered models were later installed on the final ADFX-01s during their limited production run, and were likely retired along with the aircraft after poor performance against stealth aircraft led to its termination.{{ref|ACIMorganDesc|[[Hangar]] description of the [[ADFX-01 Morgan]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
   
Enhanced variants were outfitted on the [[MQ-90L]] drones escorting [[Camilla]]'s [[QFA-44 Carmilla]]s during the [[USEA Federation]]'s insurrection in 2019 and 2020. These models possessed swiveling lenses similar to the ADFX-02's in Strangereal, allowing them to strike incoming missiles to protect the QFA-44s. Additionally, the UAVs were equipped with a detection program that identifies pilots by their helmets, in order to murder them even if they eject. This resulted in [[Slash]]'s death during [[Operation Override]], in which one of the MQ-90Ls killed him via laser fire.{{ref|ACIM5|[[Far Eastern Front]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
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Enhanced variants were outfitted on the [[MQ-90L Quox bis|MQ-90L]] drones escorting [[Camilla]]'s [[QFA-44 Camilla|QFA-44s]] during the [[USEA Federation]]'s insurrection in 2019 and 2020. These models possessed swiveling lenses similar to the ADFX-02's in Strangereal, allowing them to strike incoming missiles to protect the QFA-44s. Additionally, the UAVs were equipped with a detection program that identifies pilots by their helmets, in order to murder them even if they eject. This resulted in [[Slash]]'s death during [[Operation Override]], in which one of the MQ-90Ls killed him via laser fire.{{ref|ACIM5|[[Far Eastern Front]], ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
   
 
During [[Operation Eternal Liberation]], various gold-colored and black-colored [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser]]s were built featuring experimental laser units that worked similarly to the MQ-90L TLS, protecting the cruisers from hostile fire.{{ref|ACIMDP|[[Moby Dick Pursuit III]] and [[Moby Dick Pursuit IV|IV]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
 
During [[Operation Eternal Liberation]], various gold-colored and black-colored [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser]]s were built featuring experimental laser units that worked similarly to the MQ-90L TLS, protecting the cruisers from hostile fire.{{ref|ACIMDP|[[Moby Dick Pursuit III]] and [[Moby Dick Pursuit IV|IV]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}
   
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==Game Analysis==
 
==Game Analysis==
 
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<tabber>
Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown====Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown===
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{{Quote|Anti-surface and anti-air high-spec laser capable of firing continuously. Its speed means that, if fired accurately, it cannot be evaded.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 
|-
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! Aircraft !! Price (MRP) !! Ammo<br/>(base<br/>amount)
 
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|[[F-15E Strike Eagle]] || 70,000 || 20
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|-
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|[[Su-37 Terminator]] || 50,000 || 20
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|-
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|[[ADF-11F Raven]] || Free || 30
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|-
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|[[ADF-01 FALKEN]] || Free || 30
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|-
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|[[ADFX-01 Morgan]] || Free || 30
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|-
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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AC7 TLS.png|F-15E and Su-37's TLS
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AC7.ADF-11F TLS Hangar SPW.jpg|ADF-11F Raven's TLS
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AC7.ADFX-01 TLS Hangar SPW.jpg|ADFX-01 Morgan's TLS
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AC7 ADF-01 TLS Hangar.jpg|The ADF-01 FALKEN's TLS
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AC7.ADFX-01 TLS Firing.jpg|An ADFX-01 firing a TLS
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AC7.ADF-11F TLS Firing.jpg|An ADF-11F firing a TLS
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AC7.ADF-01 TLS Firing.jpg|An ADF-01 firing a TLS
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Ac7 zoisite.png
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AC7 F-15E TLS Cockpit View.png
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AC7 F-15E TLS Firing.png
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AC7 Su-37 Terminator.jpg
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Su-37 TLS Nose View.jpg|An Su-37 firing a TLS
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
 
[[File:TLS Infinity Icon.gif|right]]
 
[[File:TLS Infinity Icon.gif|right]]
 
{{Quote|A special weapon that hits targets with a high output laser to cause major damage. As there is zero time difference between firing and impact, with skillful targeting and timing any target be it air-to-air or air-to-ground can be hit. It has a fixed period of firing time, which can be used to continuously target a single point or be used to sweep across a wide area.|[[Hangar]]}}
 
{{Quote|A special weapon that hits targets with a high output laser to cause major damage. As there is zero time difference between firing and impact, with skillful targeting and timing any target be it air-to-air or air-to-ground can be hit. It has a fixed period of firing time, which can be used to continuously target a single point or be used to sweep across a wide area.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
 
'''Aircraft'''
 
*[[ADFX-01 Morgan]] (Lv.1)
 
*[[ADFX-01 Morgan]] (Lv.1)
*[[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] [[File:1 Star Aircraft.png]] (Lv.1)
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*[[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] {{InfinityStars|1}} (Lv.1)
*[[ADFX-01 -Pixy-]] [[File:4 Star Aircraft.png]] (Lv.1)
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*[[ADFX-01 -Pixy-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.1)
 
*[[ADF-01 FALKEN]] (Lv.1)
 
*[[ADF-01 FALKEN]] (Lv.1)
*[[ADF-01 -Osea-]] [[File:4 Star Aircraft.png]] (Lv.1)
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*[[ADF-01 -Osea-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.1)
 
*[[X-49 Night Raven]] (Lv.1)
 
*[[X-49 Night Raven]] (Lv.1)
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*[[X-49 -Rena Hirose-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (Lv.1)
   
 
{{InfinityStatsWeapon
 
{{InfinityStatsWeapon
 
|cst1=12|ata1=C+|atg1=S+|hom1=F|dis1=C+|dmg1=F|rel1=E
 
|cst1=12|ata1=C+|atg1=S+|hom1=F|dis1=C+|dmg1=F|rel1=E
|cst2=27|ata2=C+|atg2=S+|hom2=F|dis2=C+|dmg2=F|rel2=E+|cost2=59,200
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|cst2=27|ata2=C+|atg2=S+|hom2=F|dis2=C+|dmg2=F|rel2=E+|cost2=23,680
|cst3=35|ata3=C+|atg3=S+|hom3=F|dis3=C+|dmg3=F|rel3=D|cost3=115,200
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|cst3=35|ata3=C+|atg3=S+|hom3=F|dis3=C+|dmg3=F|rel3=D|cost3=92,160
 
|cst4=64|ata4=B|atg4=S+|hom4=F|dis4=C+|dmg4=F|rel4=D|cost4=361,600
 
|cst4=64|ata4=B|atg4=S+|hom4=F|dis4=C+|dmg4=F|rel4=D|cost4=361,600
|cst5=91|ata5=B|atg5=S+|hom5=F|dis5=C+|dmg5=F|rel5=D+|cost5=788,800}}
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|cst5=91|ata5=B|atg5=S+|hom5=F|dis5=C+|dmg5=F|rel5=D+|cost5=788,800
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}}
   
 
'''Gallery'''
 
'''Gallery'''
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ADFX-01-01 Desert.jpg|An [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] firing its TLS
 
ADFX-01-01 Desert.jpg|An [[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] firing its TLS
 
Moby Dick Laser IV.png|A gold [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser]] equipped with multiple TLS units
 
Moby Dick Laser IV.png|A gold [[Aigaion-class heavy command cruiser]] equipped with multiple TLS units
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ADF-01 -OS- Event Skin 01 flyby 2.jpg|[[ADF-01 -Osea-]] with Event Skin #01 firing its TLS
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy===
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[[File:TLS Icon Legacy.jpg|right|150px]]
 
{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
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| 159,000
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| 6
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|}
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'''Statistics'''
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:[[File:TLS Stats Legacy.jpg|150px]]
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery>
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TLS Hangar Legacy.jpg|Hangar view
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</gallery>
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|-|Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault===
 
|-|Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault===
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[[File:ACJA TLS Icon.jpg|right|200px]]
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{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! Ammo
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! Cost per use
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|-
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! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
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| 24
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| 200
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|}
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'''Statistics'''
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:[[File:ACJA TLS stats.jpg|200px]]
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ACJA TLS Hangar.jpg|Hangar view
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</gallery>
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|-|Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception===
 
|-|Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception===
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[[File:ACEX Icon TLS.jpg|thumb|200px]]
{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact|[[Hangar]]}}
 
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{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact.|[[Hangar]]}}
The TLS is exclusive to the [[ADF-01 FALKEN]].
 
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! Ammo
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|-
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! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
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| 14
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|}
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'''Statistics'''
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:[[File:ACX TLS stats.jpg|200px]]
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ACX TLS Hangar 3.jpg|Hangar view
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</gallery>
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|-|The Belkan War====Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War===
 
|-|The Belkan War====Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War===
 
[[File:TLS icon.jpg|right]]
 
[[File:TLS icon.jpg|right]]
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{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact.|[[Hangar]]}}
{{Quote||[[Hangar]]}}
 
   
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'''Aircraft'''
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 
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! [[ADFX-01 Morgan]]
 
! [[ADFX-01 Morgan]]
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| Starting weapon
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! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
 
! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
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| Starting weapon
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TLS Falken.jpg|The [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]'s internal TLS pod
 
TLS Falken.jpg|The [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]'s internal TLS pod
 
PJ getting shot down.png|[[Patrick James Beckett]] about to be shot down from an ADFX-02's TLS
 
PJ getting shot down.png|[[Patrick James Beckett]] about to be shot down from an ADFX-02's TLS
MorganTLS.jpg|A Morgan with the TLS mounted above the fuselage
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ADFX-01 Morgan Wallpaper 800x600.jpg|A Morgan with the TLS mounted above the fuselage
 
TLS in use.jpg|TLS in use
 
TLS in use.jpg|TLS in use
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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|-|The Unsung War====Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War===
 
|-|The Unsung War====Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War===
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{{Quote|Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact.|[[Hangar]]}}
{{Quote||[[Hangar]]}}
 
   
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! [[ADF-01 FALKEN]]
 
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**The TLS on the ADFX-01 Morgan has a short firing time, a long recharge time, and a small amount of ammunition. It also cannot fire and recharge at the same time.
 
**The TLS on the ADFX-01 Morgan has a short firing time, a long recharge time, and a small amount of ammunition. It also cannot fire and recharge at the same time.
 
**The TLS on the ADF-01 FALKEN has a longer firing time, a shorter recharge time, and a larger amount of ammunition. It can fire and recharge at the same time.
 
**The TLS on the ADF-01 FALKEN has a longer firing time, a shorter recharge time, and a larger amount of ammunition. It can fire and recharge at the same time.
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**The TLS on the F-15E Strike Eagle and Su-37 Terminator has a longer firing time, a medium recharge time, and a medium amount of ammunition.
*Both ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'' allow players to equip parts to extend the TLS's firing time: Laser Extender in the former, and TLS High Efficiency Fuel S in the latter.
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*Both ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]'' and ''Ace Combat Infinity'' allow players to equip parts to extend the TLS's firing time: Laser Extender in the former, and TLS High Efficiency Fuel S in the latter.
*In ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'', the [[X-49]]'s laser color is green instead of the usual red. This is a reference to its special weapon in ''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere]]'', the [[Laser Cannon]], an energy-type weapon which has a similar function as that of the TLS.
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*In ''Ace Combat Infinity'', the [[X-49 Night Raven|X-49]]'s laser color is green instead of the usual red. This is a reference to its special weapon in ''[[Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere]]'', the [[Laser Cannon]], an energy-type weapon which has a similar function as that of the TLS.
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*In ''Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown,'' the TLS beam is diffused by clouds, being unable to pierce through to targets within or beyond cloud cover. In addition, the weapon requires a certain period of time before firing completely.
   
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[[ru:Тактическая лазерная система]]
 
[[Category:Air-to-Air Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Air-to-Air Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Air-to-Ground Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Air-to-Ground Weapons]]

Revision as of 03:57, 11 January 2020

Ac7 zoisite

An F-15E Strike Eagle firing a TLS in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

The Tactical Laser System (TLS) is a multi-purpose laser weapon featured in various Ace Combat games, typically as an experimental weapon specifically designed to be carried on certain aircraft. In the Strangereal universe, the TLS was developed by the South Belka Munitions Factory; in the Infinity universe, the developer is unknown.

Design

TLS Morgan

The Zoisite TLS pod

The original TLS is codenamed "Zoisite"[1], and found on the ADFX-01 and ADFX-02 Morgan aircraft. Mounted on the rear, the Zoisite pod was attached through large struts to their fuselage, being capable of projecting multi-megawatt beams of energy under a 7G physical stress limit. Both aircraft featured a 7G limiter to protect the TLS from possible oil pressure damage.[2] The ADFX-02 received an upgraded model with a swiveling irradiation lens capable of firing in a 45° degree angle ahead of the user.[3]

An upgraded variant of the original TLS is featured on the ADF-01 FALKEN. Compared to the Morgan models, the FALKEN's TLS can fire for a longer period of time and recharge while firing. The FALKEN's TLS is located inside the body, which opens up to reveal the firing lens and closes again to protect it.[4]

In all games prior to Ace Combat Infinity, the TLS is depicted as instantaneously destroying its target upon impact. In Infinity, in the interests of multiplayer balance, the TLS has been drastically reduced in its capacity to deal damage to any unit. This damage, like other weapons in Infinity, is still relative to the aircraft; just like Ace Combat Zero, the TLS on the ADF-01 FALKEN fires for a longer period of time and deals more damage than the TLS on any Morgan aircraft.[5]

History

Strangereal

The Tactical Laser System was developed by the South Belka Munitions Factory. The weapon was originally developed as an aircraft-based system meant to destroy ballistic and cruise missiles in their boost phase, but later expanded to aircraft-based attack and defense roles.[6]

At the end of the Belkan War, A World With No Boundaries stole an ADFX-02 Morgan along with its Zoisite TLS pod, and gave it to Larry "Pixy" Foulke to use during the siege of Avalon Dam. Pixy used the TLS to destroy Patrick James Beckett's aircraft[7] before attempting to kill Cipher with it. The ADFX-02, however, still had the 7G limiter enabled; Pixy disabled it, and the flight data recorder later showed Pixy going in excess of 11G during his duel with Cipher.[2] This high pressure, coupled with Cipher's damage on Pixy's aircraft, resulted in the Zoisite's destruction, forcing Pixy to resort to Multi-Purpose Burst Missiles.[3]

Following the end of the war, the weapon was further refined by the South Belka Munitions Factory's successor, Gründer Industries, who developed a second-generation model by the 2000s for use by the ADF-01 FALKEN as an air combat weapon, while retaining the missile interception capabilities of the original system.[6] The new version received a drastic size reduction to fit inside the FALKEN and extensive upgrades that increased its irradiation time and recharging speed.[4]

By 2019, conventional aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle and Su-37 Terminator were able to utilize the TLS.

Infinity universe

MQ-90 TLS

An MQ-90L firing its TLS above Tokyo

In the Infinity timeline of the real world, the Tactical Laser System was developed under unknown circumstances. Its first known implementation was under the SOLG program, in which TLS units were utilized on the satellites to protect them from enemy attack as well as space debris.[8] It is also believed that a TLS unit was equipped onto the AL-1B missile interceptor aircraft, used to destroy ballistic missiles during boost phase.[9]

By the 2010s, Zoisite TLS pods were designed by the creators of the ADFX-01 as one of its main weapons. Low-powered prototypes were developed and installed on the ADFX-01 -Block1- test aircraft[10]; fully powered models were later installed on the final ADFX-01s during their limited production run, and were likely retired along with the aircraft after poor performance against stealth aircraft led to its termination.[11]

Enhanced variants were outfitted on the MQ-90L drones escorting Camilla's QFA-44s during the USEA Federation's insurrection in 2019 and 2020. These models possessed swiveling lenses similar to the ADFX-02's in Strangereal, allowing them to strike incoming missiles to protect the QFA-44s. Additionally, the UAVs were equipped with a detection program that identifies pilots by their helmets, in order to murder them even if they eject. This resulted in Slash's death during Operation Override, in which one of the MQ-90Ls killed him via laser fire.[12]

During Operation Eternal Liberation, various gold-colored and black-colored Aigaion-class heavy command cruisers were built featuring experimental laser units that worked similarly to the MQ-90L TLS, protecting the cruisers from hostile fire.[13]

Game Analysis

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

"Anti-surface and anti-air high-spec laser capable of firing continuously. Its speed means that, if fired accurately, it cannot be evaded."
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Aircraft

Aircraft Price (MRP) Ammo
(base
amount)
F-15E Strike Eagle 70,000 20
Su-37 Terminator 50,000 20
ADF-11F Raven Free 30
ADF-01 FALKEN Free 30
ADFX-01 Morgan Free 30


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Ace Combat Infinity

TLS Infinity Icon
"A special weapon that hits targets with a high output laser to cause major damage. As there is zero time difference between firing and impact, with skillful targeting and timing any target be it air-to-air or air-to-ground can be hit. It has a fixed period of firing time, which can be used to continuously target a single point or be used to sweep across a wide area."
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Aircraft

Cst A2A A2G HOM DIS DMG REL Price
Lv.1 12 C+ S+ F C+ F E 0
Lv.2 27 C+ S+ F C+ F E+ 23,680
Lv.3 35 C+ S+ F C+ F D 92,160
Lv.4 64 B S+ F C+ F D 361,600
Lv.5 91 B S+ F C+ F D+ 788,800
Total Credit Price from Lv.0 to Lv.5 1,266,240

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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

TLS Icon Legacy
"Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact"
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Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
ADF-01 FALKEN 159,000 6

Statistics

TLS Stats Legacy

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Ace Combat: Joint Assault

ACJA TLS Icon
"Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact."
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Aircraft

Aircraft Ammo Cost per use
ADF-01 FALKEN 24 200

Statistics

ACJA TLS stats

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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

ACEX Icon TLS
"Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact."
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Aircraft

Aircraft Ammo
ADF-01 FALKEN 14

Statistics

ACX TLS stats

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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

TLS icon
"Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact."
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Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
ADFX-01 Morgan Starting weapon 7
ADF-01 FALKEN Starting weapon 14

Statistics

  • Air-to-Air
  • Air-to-Ground

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Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

"Focuses a high-intensity laser on the target, causing extensive damage. Hard to evade as there is no time delay between firing and impact."
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Aircraft

Aircraft Ammo
ADF-01 FALKEN 14

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Trivia

  • A known glitch exists in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War where firing the TLS immediately before a landing sequence begins causes the laser to grow in size and change color to yellow.
  • Another reported glitch in Ace Combat 5, specifically Arcade Mode, dictates that if the player fires the TLS and then hits an enemy unit with gunfire, a chance exists where the laser will lock onto the enemy.
  • Yet another reported glitch involves using the TLS to destroy either the SOLG in Ace Combat 5 or Larry Foulke's ADFX-02 in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. In both cases, the respective game will display the "Hold Fire" warning as if the player is not supposed to be attacking that unit.
  • Due to the fact that Ace Combat Infinity automatically switches the player to their standard missiles if they run out of special weapon ammunition, as well as the fact that the ADF-01 FALKEN closes its body when switching back to standard missiles, the final TLS shot from the FALKEN will never fire fully since the body is forcibly closed due to the TLS ammo running out.
    • This bug has been fixed in an update.
  • In Ace Combat Zero, the two different TLS units operate very differently even though it's the same special weapon:
    • The TLS on the ADFX-01 Morgan has a short firing time, a long recharge time, and a small amount of ammunition. It also cannot fire and recharge at the same time.
    • The TLS on the ADF-01 FALKEN has a longer firing time, a shorter recharge time, and a larger amount of ammunition. It can fire and recharge at the same time.
    • The TLS on the F-15E Strike Eagle and Su-37 Terminator has a longer firing time, a medium recharge time, and a medium amount of ammunition.
  • Both Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception and Ace Combat Infinity allow players to equip parts to extend the TLS's firing time: Laser Extender in the former, and TLS High Efficiency Fuel S in the latter.
  • In Ace Combat Infinity, the X-49's laser color is green instead of the usual red. This is a reference to its special weapon in Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, the Laser Cannon, an energy-type weapon which has a similar function as that of the TLS.
  • In Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, the TLS beam is diffused by clouds, being unable to pierce through to targets within or beyond cloud cover. In addition, the weapon requires a certain period of time before firing completely.

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