Following is a list of nicknames in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Players can change their nickname when modifying their Aircraft Sets in the hangar to display in multiplayer.
Aircraft[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| Veteran | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-104C Starfighter. |
| SLAT[a] | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the A-10C Thunderbolt II. |
| Charmer | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-2A. |
| Phantom Rider | Obtain the F-4E Phantom II. |
| Phoenix | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-14D Super Tomcat. |
| Eagle Driver | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-15C Eagle. |
| Samurai | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-15J. |
| Nexialist | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-15E Strike Eagle. |
| Aircraft Mafia | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-16C Fighting Falcon. |
| Worker Drone | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. |
| Apex Predator | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-22A Raptor. |
| Next Generation Devil | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the F-35C Lightning II. |
| Grey Ghost | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the YF-23 Black Widow II. |
| The Baffler | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Mirage 2000-5. |
| Wind Surfer | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Rafale M. |
| Eye Of The Storm | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Typhoon. |
| Griffin Rider | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Gripen E. |
| Band Member | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the MiG-21bis Fishbed. |
| The Red Swallow | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the MiG-29A Fulcrum. |
| Embodiment of Speed | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the MiG-31B Foxhound. |
| Aerial Acrobat | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-30M2 Flanker-F2. |
| Everlasting Sun | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-30SM. |
| Sky-and-Seafarer | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-33 Flanker-D. |
| Poisonous Platypus | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-34 Fullback. |
| Wingless | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-35S Flanker-E. |
| Instructor of Aerobatics | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-37 Terminator. |
| Next-Gen Fighter | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-47 Berkut. |
| Guiding Star | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the Su-57. |
| Dragon's breath | Destroy 150 enemies in campaign mode with the X-02S Strike Wyvern. |
| Roughnecks | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-104C Starfighter. |
| Avenging Angel | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the A-10C Thunderbolt II. |
| Siren | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-2A. |
| No Plans To Retire | Obtain the F-4E Phantom II. |
| The Cat's Whiskers | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-14D Super Tomcat. |
| Eagle Master | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-15C Eagle. |
| Hatamoto | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-15J. |
| Grand Slam | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-15E Strike Eagle. |
| Falconer | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-16C Fighting Falcon. |
| Hornet Queen | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. |
| Dominator | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-22A Raptor. |
| Hawk Eyes | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the F-35C Lightning II. |
| Troop Rallier | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the YF-23 Black Widow II. |
| The Green Knight | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Mirage 2000-5. |
| Omniscient | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Rafale M. |
| Stormbringer | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Typhoon. |
| Gripen Master | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Gripen E. |
| Promoted Pawn | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the MiG-21bis Fishbed. |
| Northern Falcon | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the MiG-29A Fulcrum. |
| Fire Fox | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the MiG-31B Foxhound. |
| Bodyguard | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-30M2 Flanker-F2. |
| Svarog | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-30SM. |
| World | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-33 Flanker-D |
| Championship Ring | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-34 Fullback. |
| Foo fighter | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-35S Flanker-E. |
| Flanker Master | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-37 Terminator |
| Golden Eagle | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-47 Berkut. |
| Raging Blizzard | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the Su-57. |
| Outlaw | Sortie 35 times in multiplayer with the X-02S Strike Wyvern. |
| Aircraft Addict | Obtain 10 aircraft. |
| Aircraft Collector | Obtain 20 aircraft. |
Weapons & Parts[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| 4AAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the 4 Target Air-to-Air Missile. |
| 4AGM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the 4 Target Air-to-Ground Missile. |
| 6AAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the 6 Target Air-to-Air Missile. |
| 8AAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the 8 Target Air-to-Air Missile. |
| 8AGM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the 8 Target Air-to-Ground Missile. |
| EML Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Electromagnetic Launcher. |
| GPB Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Guided Penetration Bomb. |
| GRKT Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Guided Rocket Launcher. |
| HCAA Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the High-Capacity Air-to-Air Missile. |
| HPAA Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the High-Power Air-to-Air Missile. |
| HVAA Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Hyper-Velocity Air-to-Air Missile. |
| LAAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile. |
| LACM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Land Attack Cruise Missile. |
| LAGM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Long-Range Air-to-Ground Missile. |
| LASM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile. |
| MGP Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Machine Gun Pod. |
| QAAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Quick Maneuver Air-to-Air Missile. |
| RKT Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Rocket Launcher. |
| SAAM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Semi-Active Air-to-Air Missile. |
| SASM Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Short-Range Aerial Suppression Missile. |
| PLSL Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Pulse Laser. |
| SFFS Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Self-Forging Fragments Submunitions. |
| SOD Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Stand-Off Dispenser. |
| TLS Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Tactical Laser System. |
| UGB Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Unguided Bomb. |
| XSDB Enthusiast | Destroy 50 enemies in campaign mode with the Advanced Small Diameter Bomb. |
| Customization Crazy | Obtain 5 upgrade parts. |
| Connoisseur | Obtain 25 upgrade parts. |
| Avant-Garde | Obtain 50 upgrade parts. |
| Gunman | Shoot down 10 aircraft in campaign mode with a machine gun. |
| Up Close Personnel | Shoot down 20 aircraft in VR Mode with a machine gun. |
| Crack Shot | Shoot down 50 aircraft in VR Mode with a machine gun. |
| Calculated Bomber | Shoot down 100 aircraft in VR Mode with a machine gun. |
Mission[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| IUPF | Earn an S Rank on "Charge Assault" on ACE difficulty. |
| Clean Fighter | Earn an S Rank on "Charge the Enemy" on ACE difficulty. |
| Tail Man | Earn an S Rank on "Two-pronged Strategy" on ACE difficulty. |
| Court-Martial Regular | Earn an S Rank on "Rescue" on ACE difficulty. |
| The Ultimate Decoy | Earn an S Rank on "444" on ACE difficulty. |
| Three Strikes | Earn an S Rank on "Long Day" on ACE difficulty. |
| Roguish and Royal | Earn an S Rank on "First Contact" on ACE difficulty. |
| Stick With Me | Earn an S Rank on "Pipeline Destruction" on ACE difficulty. |
| Stay With Leader | Earn an S Rank on "Faceless Soldier" on ACE difficulty. |
| Tremendous Transformer | Earn an S Rank on "Transfer Orders" on ACE difficulty. |
| Hamburger Griller | Earn an S Rank on "Fleet Destruction" on ACE difficulty. |
| Osean Big Shot | Earn an S Rank on "Stonehenge Defensive" on ACE difficulty. |
| Eagle Eye | Earn an S Rank on "Bunker Buster" on ACE difficulty. |
| Joke Bomber | Earn an S Rank on "Cape Rainy Assault" on ACE difficulty. |
| Snowbird | Earn an S Rank on "Battle for Farbanti" on ACE difficulty. |
| UNKNOWN | Earn an S Rank on "Last Hope" on ACE difficulty. |
| Princess Advocate | Earn an S Rank on "Homeward" on ACE difficulty. |
| Mister X | Earn an S Rank on "Lost Kingdom" on ACE difficulty. |
| Dumbass | Earn an S Rank on "Lighthouse" on ACE difficulty. |
| Dark Blue | Earn an S Rank on "Dark Blue" on ACE difficulty. |
| Activator | Earn an S Rank on "VR Mission 01" on ACE difficulty. |
| Uncontrollable | Earn an S Rank on "VR Mission 02" on ACE difficulty. |
| Stealth Assassin | Earn an S Rank on "VR Mission 03" on ACE difficulty. |
| The Return of the Hero | Complete all VR Mode missions on NORMAL difficulty or higher. |
| The All-seeing Eye | Complete all VR Mode missions on ACE difficulty. |
Stage[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| Seagull | Sortie to "Fort Grays Island" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Starling | Sortie to "Anchorhead Bay" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Alpine Chough | Sortie to "Waiapolo Mountains" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Golden Pheasant | Sortie to "Yinshi Valley (Morning)" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Red-Billed Blue Magpie | Sortie to "Yinshi Valley (Night)" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Red-tailed Hawk | Sortie to "Roca Roja" 10 times in multiplayer. |
| Silver Albatross | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Fort Grays Island" in multiplayer. |
| Night Protector | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Anchorhead Bay" in multiplayer. |
| Mountain King | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Waiapolo Mountains" in multiplayer. |
| Heavenly Pillar | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Yinshi Valley (Morning)" in multiplayer. |
| Dark and Stormy Knight | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Yinshi Valley (Night)" in multiplayer. |
| Old Warhorse | Obtain 200,000 cumulative points at "Roca Roja" in multiplayer. |
| Older and Wiser | Sortie 50 times in multiplayer. |
| Executioner Extraordinaire | Destroy 50 enemies in multiplayer. |
| Slaughterhouse | Destroy 200 enemies in multiplayer. |
Rank[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| Airman | The default nickname. |
| Airman First Class | Reach the Airman First Class rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Senior Airman | Reach the Senior Airman rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Sergeant | Reach the Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Staff Sergeant | Reach the Staff Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Master Sergeant | Reach the Master Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Senior Master Sergeant | Reach the Senior Master Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Chief Master Sergeant | Reach the Chief Master Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| First Sergeant | Reach the First Sergeant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Warrant Officer | Reach the Warrant Officer rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Second Lieutenant | Reach the Second Lieutenant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| First Lieutenant | Reach the First Lieutenant rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Captain | Reach the Captain rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Major | Reach the Major rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Reach the Lieutenant Colonel rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Colonel | Reach the Colonel rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Brigadier General | Reach the Brigadier General rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Major General | Reach the Major General rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Lieutenant General | Reach the Lieutenant General rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Full General | Reach the General rank in multiplayer mode. |
| Commander-In-Chief | Reach the Commander in Chief rank in multiplayer mode. |
Performance Evaluation[]
These nicknames are tied to earning performance evaluations in multiplayer.
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| Destroyer | Receive "ACE" 3 times. |
| Musketeer | Receive "Machine Gun Crazy" 3 times. |
| DPS | Receive "Steamroller" 3 times. |
| Vanguard | Receive "First In" 5 times. |
| Curtain Closer | Receive "Last Out" 5 times. |
| Flexible | Receive "Adaptable" 5 times. |
| Carnivore | Receive "BBQ" 5 times. |
| High Flyer | Receive "Iron Man" 5 times. |
| Efficiency Expert | Receive "Efficient" 5 times. |
| Acrophile | Receive "HALO Pilot" 5 times. |
| Always Alert | Receive "Ground Proximity Warning" 5 times. |
| Speed Freak | Receive "Speedster" 5 times. |
| Individualist | Receive "Tortoise" 5 times. |
| Probationary License | Receive "Dangerous Driving" 5 times. |
| Aero Master | Receive "Safety First" 5 times. |
| Human Shield | Receive "Solo Wing" 5 times. |
| Bailout Master | Receive "Bailout Master" 5 times. |
| Sandpiper | Receive "Specter" 5 times. |
| Trigger Happy | Receive "Trigger Happy" 5 times. |
| Sniper | Receive "Gun Master" 5 times. |
| Fireworks | Receive "Fireworks" 5 times. |
| Ecologist | Receive "Pacifist" 5 times. |
| On Target | Receive "Sharp Shooter" 3 times. |
| Not-So-Sharp Shooter | Receive "Shotgun Style" 5 times. |
| Bounty Hunter | Receive "Bounty Hunter" 5 times. |
| Cost Effective | Receive "Rolling Thunder" 5 times. |
| I LOVE MSL | Receive "Cool Head" 3 times. |
| Survivalist | Receive "Survivor" 5 times. |
| Spotless | Receive "Mechanic's Friend" 3 times. |
| Alan Smithee | Receive "Alan Smithee" 3 times. |
| Swiss Army Knife | Receive "Gimme Ammo!" 3 times. |
| Lose the Battle, Win the War | Receive "A Gift from Death" 5 times. |
| Assist Ace | Receive "Entourage" 5 times. |
| Independent | Receive "Independent" 5 times. |
| Cloud Seeker | Receive "Cloud Seeker" 5 times. |
| Nephophobic | Receive "Nephophobic" 5 times. |
| Wolf in Sheep's Clothing | Receive "Hide and Seeker" 5 times. |
| The Cleaner | Receive "Final Word" 5 times. |
| Midnight Moon | Receive "Escape Artist" 3 times. |
| Starblade | Receive "StarBlade" 3 times. |
| Lady of the Lake | Receive "Excalibur" 5 times. |
| Bullfighter | Receive "Bullfighter" 3 times. |
| Son Goku | Receive each of "Escape Artist", "Cloud Seeker", and "Hide and Seeker" 3 times or more. |
Other[]
| Nickname | Unlock |
|---|---|
| TOP GUN | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Maverick | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Iceman | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Goose | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Viper | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Cougar | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Wolfman | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Payback | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Hangman | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Fanboy | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Rooster | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| Coyote | TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set |
| PHOENIX | Unlocked by default |
| The Reaper's Scythe | Destroy 1,000 enemies in VR Mode. |
| A One-Mobius Army | Destroy 200 enemies in VR Mode. |
| Melee Meathead | Come in first place 5 times in Battle Royal. |
| King of Kings | Come in first place 50 times in Battle Royal. |
| The Backbone | Be MVP 5 times in Team Deathmatch. |
| Chilled and skilled | Be MVP 50 times in Team Deathmatch. |
| Breadwinner | Obtain a cumulative of 400,000 MRP. |
| Big Earner | Obtain a cumulative of 5,000,000 MRP. |
| Fat Cat | Obtain a cumulative of 100,000,000 MRP. |
| Sky Tourist | Fly a total of 76,500 km in VR Mode. |