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| + | | coord = 20°04'08" N, 239°31'24" E{{Ref|ACZ-M01-EndCut|Ending cutscene, [[Glacial Skies]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Valais Air Base is [[Ustio|our country]]'s last line of defense. If our base falls, no one will be left to stop [[Belka]] from taking over Ustio ... Belka's invasion must end here.|Ustio Air Force briefing officer{{Ref|ACZ-M01-Brief|Briefing, [[Glacial Skies]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}}}} |
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| + | '''Valais Air Base''' is an isolated [[Ustio Air Force]] base located in the [[Tyrann Mountains]], several dozen kilometers west of [[Ustio]]'s eastern border with [[Ratio]]. During the [[Belkan War]], it served as the base of operations for the UAF mercenary [[6th Air Division]], 66th Air Force Unit "[[Galm Team|Galm]]". |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| − | Valais (va-ley/ valet) Air Base is the final [[Ustio]] Air Base in service on their front line as of early 1995, built around the winterland region of the Tyrann Mountains of the Ustio. During peacetime, its main tasks were routine border patrol and airspace surveillance. Constructed among mountainous terrace, pilot landing at this base requires excellent skill and technology. Several hangars are established here, in peculiar topography following the mountain surface. Known as "Alert Hangar" during standby status, the design of the hangar helps pilots of immediate scramble to take off quickly. All the hangars are built really close to the runway. The Ustian Air Base is famous for the two mercenaries [[Cipher]] and [[Larry Foulke|Pixy]] of the [[Galm Team|66th UAF Galm Team]]. The [[Crow Squadron|4th UAF Crow Squadron]] is also based here. [[PJ]] was a former ace of the Crow Squadron who was transferred to the Galm Squadron by Valais Air Base officials. |
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| + | Valais Air Base is situated atop a flat stretch of land within one of the Tyrann Mountains' rocky, glacial valleys. Due to the area's wind gusts and rugged topography, landing at the base requires a high degree of piloting skills.{{Ref|BandaiNamco|2=[http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/acecombat-zero/background/ustio.php BACKGROUND, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War], [http://bandainamcoent.co.jp Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP)]. Retrieved February 7, 2017.}} Valais's main runway features an elevated approach that extends several hundred meters over the precipice at the north end of the base; the approach likely serves to reduce the risk of crashes during less than ideal weather conditions. Some of Valais's assigned aircraft are likely stored within the mountainside to the west, as evidenced by a shorter, secondary runway that extends out of a large tunnel opening.{{Refcall|ACZ-M01-EndCut}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | In the beginning of the [[Belkan War]], Belka began to attack Ustio. First the Belkan Air Force targeted the [[Defense of Valais Air Force Base|Valais Air Force Base for bombing]]. This would eliminate all Ustian rebellion squadrons pushing into Belka. About 5 [[Belkan Air Force]] [[BM-335|bombers]] flew to the Air Base. Ustian planes were quickly sent out to intercept and destroy the enemy squadrons before they could reach the air base. Despite [[Belkan]] invasions on [[Ustio]]. This Air Base was never again attacked until Christmas Day. The [[XB-0]] flew from the peace awards at Lumen, Belka to Ustio and into Steir, Belka. The air base was heavily damaged by the XB-0 and the [[Sapin]]ish [[Espada Squadron]]. |
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| + | Valais Air Base was constructed for use by the [[Belkan Air Force]] and primarily served as an outlying border patrol station. While under Belkan jurisdiction, it is possible that Valais took part in numerous border disputes that arose in the Tyrann Mountains throughout the mid- to late 20th century.{{Refcall|BandaiNamco}} Following Ustio's independence in May 1988, the base became an [[Ustio Air Force]] installation. |
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| + | When the [[Belkan War]] erupted in March 1995, Valais's remote location in the inaccessible mountains ensured that it remained untouched during the [[Belkan Army]]'s invasion and subsequent occupation of Ustio. However, Ustio's nascent military suffered considerable losses, which compelled the government in exile to employ mercenaries to bolster its military.{{Ref|ACZ-Cut-02|Cutscene 02, ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} At some point, the famed mercenary unit [[Galm Team]] was recruited and became stationed at Valais.{{Refcall|ACZ-M01-EndCut}} |
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| − | As the Belkan War concluded, Cipher flies back to the base and after a few months, he disappears. The air base's status after the Belkan War is unknown. Since Ustio remained neutral, and most likely was never invaded again. However, it is assumed it went back to usual routine border control. |
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| + | On April 2, a large formation of Belkan bombers was dispatched to the Tyrann Mountains to destroy Valais Air Base, thereby eliminating one of Ustio's last remaining means of resistance. In response, Galm Team and other UAF fighters were scrambled to intercept the bombers. The operation was a success, and Valais was spared from annihilation.{{Ref|ACZ-M01|[[Glacial Skies]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| + | More than eight months later, on December 25, Valais Air Base was attacked by the [[XB-0 Hresvelgr]] gunship, which had been commandeered by [[A World With No Boundaries]]. Valais's anti-aircraft defenses proved no match for the XB-0's formidable size, and the base was heavily damaged. Despite this, Galm took off from the bombed-out runway and successfully shot down the XB-0 over the [[Waldreich Mountains]].{{Ref|ACZ-M15|[[The Talon of Ruin]], ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]''.}} |
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| + | MVI 0081.jpg|The [[XB-0 Hresvelgr|XB-0]] passing over Valais Air Base, viewed from ground level |
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| + | 46.jpg|Valais Air Base as it appears in the book ''[[Aces At War: A History]]'' |
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Revision as of 22:31, 22 September 2018
- "Valais Air Base is our country's last line of defense. If our base falls, no one will be left to stop Belka from taking over Ustio ... Belka's invasion must end here."
- ― Ustio Air Force briefing officer[2]
Valais Air Base is an isolated Ustio Air Force base located in the Tyrann Mountains, several dozen kilometers west of Ustio's eastern border with Ratio. During the Belkan War, it served as the base of operations for the UAF mercenary 6th Air Division, 66th Air Force Unit "Galm".
Description
Valais Air Base is situated atop a flat stretch of land within one of the Tyrann Mountains' rocky, glacial valleys. Due to the area's wind gusts and rugged topography, landing at the base requires a high degree of piloting skills.[3] Valais's main runway features an elevated approach that extends several hundred meters over the precipice at the north end of the base; the approach likely serves to reduce the risk of crashes during less than ideal weather conditions. Some of Valais's assigned aircraft are likely stored within the mountainside to the west, as evidenced by a shorter, secondary runway that extends out of a large tunnel opening.[1]
History
Valais Air Base was constructed for use by the Belkan Air Force and primarily served as an outlying border patrol station. While under Belkan jurisdiction, it is possible that Valais took part in numerous border disputes that arose in the Tyrann Mountains throughout the mid- to late 20th century.[3] Following Ustio's independence in May 1988, the base became an Ustio Air Force installation.
When the Belkan War erupted in March 1995, Valais's remote location in the inaccessible mountains ensured that it remained untouched during the Belkan Army's invasion and subsequent occupation of Ustio. However, Ustio's nascent military suffered considerable losses, which compelled the government in exile to employ mercenaries to bolster its military.[4] At some point, the famed mercenary unit Galm Team was recruited and became stationed at Valais.[1]
On April 2, a large formation of Belkan bombers was dispatched to the Tyrann Mountains to destroy Valais Air Base, thereby eliminating one of Ustio's last remaining means of resistance. In response, Galm Team and other UAF fighters were scrambled to intercept the bombers. The operation was a success, and Valais was spared from annihilation.[5]
More than eight months later, on December 25, Valais Air Base was attacked by the XB-0 Hresvelgr gunship, which had been commandeered by A World With No Boundaries. Valais's anti-aircraft defenses proved no match for the XB-0's formidable size, and the base was heavily damaged. Despite this, Galm took off from the bombed-out runway and successfully shot down the XB-0 over the Waldreich Mountains.[6]
Gallery
The XB-0 passing over Valais Air Base, viewed from ground level
Valais Air Base as it appears in the book Aces At War: A History
Trivia
- Valais Air Base derives its name from a mountainous canton in southwest Switzerland.
- The aircraft stationed at Valais Air Base have the tail code "VL".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ending cutscene, Glacial Skies, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Briefing, Glacial Skies, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 BACKGROUND, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP). Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ↑ Cutscene 02, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Glacial Skies, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ The Talon of Ruin, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.