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+ | {{Quote|Oh my g...! It just stopped in mid-air!|An [[Aurelian Air Force]] fighter pilot commenting on the Fenrir's extraordinary flight patterns}} |
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− | The '''XFA-33 Fenrir''' ('''Fenrir''' |
+ | The '''XFA-33 Fenrir''' (or simply '''Fenrir''' on the handheld games) is an original next-generation combat aircraft developed by [[Leasath]] in the [[Strangereal]] universe. It made its first console appearance in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]'', previously debuting on the handheld ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]''. |
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+ | ==Etymology== |
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⚫ | The aircraft is named after {{Wp|Fenrir|a mythical wolf}} from [[References to Nordic mythology in the Ace Combat series|Norse mythology]], and the son of Loki. Odin's son, Víðarr, slays Fenrir in battle. This is referred in the ''Ace Combat X'' medal "The Mark of Vioarr", earned by completing either "[[End of Deception I]]" or "[[End of Deception II]]". |
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+ | ==Design== |
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+ | ===Body=== |
⚫ | The Fenrir is known for its large airframe. The Fenrir's wings utilize a polyhedral cropped delta configuration with bent wingtips, a V-tail, canards, and dual air intakes. The frontal landing gear is housed within the mouth-like pod beneath the cockpit. The Fenrir uses dual thrust vectoring engines, aided by a smaller power plant between both, which give it VTOL capabilities.{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}} |
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⚫ | The aircraft uses [[Connection for Flight Interface]] hardware for control. The cockpit features a dashboard with a digital interface that displays vital information of the aircraft, along with a 3D render of Fenrir. Depending on the game, this 3D render acts as a compass (''Ace Combat X'' and ''Infinity'') or to show the aircraft's position in a virtual space (''Joint Assault''). |
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+ | The Fenrir was primarily designed to operate as a testbed for experimental military technologies researched in Leasath, including a downsized and improved version of the [[optical camouflage]] system used by the [[Gleipnir]]. The Fenrir's improved camouflage system also reduced its engine noise, further improving its stealth capabilities.{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}} Unlike the Gleipnir, the Fenrir's optical camouflage system required a ground-based energy emitter to function. It retained the vulnerability of malfunctioning from damage feedback and, if the Fenrir suffered critical structural damage, would be disabled entirely. |
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+ | ===Weapons=== |
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+ | Fenrir's main weapons consist of dual autocannons and short-range missiles. Fenrir could be additionally equipped with special air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, as well as a [[Long Range Shock Wave Missile|small-scale version]] of the Gleipnir's [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile|SWBM]]. |
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+ | Leasath also developed a new [[High-Powered Microwave|microwave weapon]] to equip onto the Fenrir units. The system functioned through the intersection of microwave energy beams generated by a [[Cobalt Cave|nearby ground station]] and the Fenrir itself, creating a ball of high-intensity microwave energy that homed in on the engines of enemy aircraft. The energy would overheat the engines and fuel systems, eventually causing the target aircraft to explode. |
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⚫ | Once the [[Aurelian Air Force |
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+ | ==History== |
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+ | ===Strangereal=== |
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+ | ====Creation==== |
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⚫ | Leasath created Fenrir under [[Diego Gaspar Navarro|Diego Navarro]]'s instructions following the [[Battle of Santa Elva|destruction]] of the [[Gleipnir]] over [[Santa Elva]]. The aircraft was created using battle data acquired by the [[Aerial warship|airborne fortress]].{{Ref|FenrirHangar|Fenrir [[hangar]] description. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} The aircraft's production and development was held at [[Sentry Island]], within [[Archelon Fortress]].{{Ref|XFA33INF|XFA-33 Fenrir [[hangar]] description. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}} |
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+ | ====Deployment==== |
⚫ | Following Fenrir's completion, Navarro contacted the elite [[Alect Squadron (unit)|Alect Squadron]] to pilot 4 of the finished units. The squadron would reach Archelon Fortress via the [[Danern Straits]]. Additionally, a new weapon, the [[High-Powered Microwave]], was also being developed and transported for use by the aircraft.{{Ref|ACX-M12Cutscene|Cutscene following [[Wild Card]]. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} |
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− | ==General Analysis== |
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⚫ | Once the [[Aurelian Air Force|Aurelian Air Force's ]][[Gryphus Squadron|Gryphus]] and [[Aquila Squadron]] had reached Sentry Island, Alect Squadron, now piloting Fenrir, quickly took off. In a hectic dogfight, all Alect pilots were shot down. However, another Fenrir, holding valuable date from the [[Battle of Archelon Fortress|battle]], was taking off from within Archelon Fortress but was quickly shot down by [[Gryphus One]]. The fortress was soon engulfed in flames.{{Ref|ACX-M15|[[End of Deception II]]. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} |
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− | ===Technology=== |
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− | The Fenrir was primarily designed to operate with the experimental technologies researched in Leasath. The jet can use a downscaled version of the [[optical camouflage]] system used by the Gleipnir, as well as an experimental [[High-Powered Microwave|microwave weapon]]. The stealth system's reduced size requires the jet to work with a ground emitter, yet retains the vulnerability of the Gleipnir to malfunctioning from damage feedback; technological constraints related to it were the reason behind its COFFIN system. The microwave system, on the other hand, works through the intersection of plasma beams generated by a ground station and the Fenrir itself, which generates the creation of ball lightning designed to ignite the fuel tanks of enemy aircraft. |
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⚫ | With the destruction of the fortress and the Fenrirs playing live at Navarro's unveiling event, the citizens watching the live broadcast became outraged. They stormed in on him and destroyed the Fenrir model that was presented in the stadium.{{Ref|ACX-M15CutsceneAfter|Cutscene following [[End of Deception II]]. ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]''.}} |
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+ | ====Reproduction==== |
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⚫ | After the [[Aurelian War|war]], much of the intact remains were retrieved from the ruins to be inspected by [[Aurelia]]n engineers. It was then reproduced for research purposes, without the VTOL and [[optical camouflage]] systems, resulting in lighter airframes with more maneuverability.{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}}{{Refcall|XFA33INF}} |
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+ | ===''Infinity''=== |
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− | Its main weapons consist of dual'' ''machine guns and short-range missiles along with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, the initial models were also designed to use a [[Long Range Shock Wave Missile|small-scale version]] of the [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile]] used by the Gleipnir. The Fenrirs obtained by Aurelia from Archelon Fortress's wreckage could not use neither optical camouflage nor microwave, but the lack of the required systems made them lighter, and thus more maneuverable. |
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+ | Details of the Fenrir's creation in the ''Infinity ''universe are scarce. All that is known is that it was developed by a country in the Southern Hemisphere. [[Wernher and Noah Enterprises]] came to possess the designs and used their [[Advanced Automated Aviation Plant]] to reproduce it and make it available to mercenaries worldwide, where it found limited success. |
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==Game Analysis== |
==Game Analysis== |
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+ | '''Skin Galleries''' |
+ | {{#tag:tabber| |
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XFA-33 Fenrir loading screen.png|Loading screen |
XFA-33 Fenrir loading screen.png|Loading screen |
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XFA-33 Infinity Flyby 1.jpg|Flyby |
XFA-33 Infinity Flyby 1.jpg|Flyby |
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+ | XFA-33 Flyby.png|Flyby |
+ | XFA-33 Overhead.png|Flyby |
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+ | XFA-33 Flyby -2.png|Flyby |
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+ | XFA-33 Under-nose View.jpeg|Flyby |
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+ | XFA-33 4AAM Barrage.jpeg|An XFA-33 firing its [[4 Target Air-to-Air Missile|4AAM]] |
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+ | {{InfinitySkin |
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+ | | name = Event Skin #01 |
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+ | | icon = XFA-33 Event Skin -01.png |
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+ | | availability = *Top 3,000 participants in the "We Hold The Trump Card!" [[Online Co-Op Missions]] [[Ranking Tournament]] (March 8–14, 2016) |
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+ | *Purchase from the [[Skilled Pilot Medal]] exchange for {{SkilledPilotMedalIcon}} 8 (February 1, 2017–permanent) |
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+ | | gallery = <gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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+ | Fenrir event skin 1 flyby.png|Flyby |
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+ | }} |
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|-|Ace Combat: Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault=== |
|-|Ace Combat: Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault=== |
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− | '''Description''' |
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'''How to Unlock''' |
'''How to Unlock''' |
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+ | :Complete [[Reprisal (21A)]] on Ace difficulty on or after a second [[campaign]] playthrough. Costs $824,000.{{Ref|ACJA-PFG-142|''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault Perfect Guidebook]]'', page 142.}} |
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− | :The Fenrir is unlocked for purchase upon completing mission 21A Reprisal within Ace difficulty after on second playthrough or thereafter in overall. |
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− | '''Statistics''' |
+ | '''Statistics'''{{Refcall|ACJA-PFG-142}} |
+ | :Speed: 80 |
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− | :[[File:ACJA Fenrir stats.jpg|200px]] |
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+ | :Air-to-Air: 65 |
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+ | :Air-to-Ground: 65 |
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+ | :Mobility: 65 |
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+ | :Stability: 70 |
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+ | :Defense: 70 |
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+ | '''Weapons''' |
− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Missile|STDM]] x150 |
+ | *[[Missile|HACM]] x100, costs $13,500 |
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+ | *[[Missile|LGWM]] x200, costs $16,800 |
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+ | *[[Missile|HVWM]] x50, costs $20,000 |
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+ | *[[Long Range Shock Wave Missile|LSWM]] x4, costs $202,000 |
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'''Colors''' |
'''Colors''' |
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+ | *'''Color 01:''' Light grey |
+ | **Default |
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− | *Color 2: Black with grey accent |
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− | *Color |
+ | *'''Color 02:''' Alect Squadron livery; black with white accent |
+ | **Unlock: Earn 21,200 cumulative points with the Fenrir (20% of [[Kill Rate Gauge]]){{Ref|ACJA-PFG-149|''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault Perfect Guidebook]]'', page 149.}} |
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+ | *'''Color 03:''' Blue livery |
+ | **Unlock: Earn 42,400 cumulative points with the Fenrir (40% of Kill Rate Gauge){{Refcall|ACJA-PFG-149}} |
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+ | **Unlock: Earn 63,600 cumulative points with the Fenrir (60% of Kill Rate Gauge){{Refcall|ACJA-PFG-149}} |
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+ | *'''Color 05:''' God Eater collaboration theme |
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+ | **Unlock: Earn 84,800 cumulative points with the Fenrir (80% of Kill Rate Gauge){{Refcall|ACJA-PFG-149}} |
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+ | **Unlock: Earn 106,000 cumulative points with the Fenrir (100% of Kill Rate Gauge){{Refcall|ACJA-PFG-149}} |
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'''Named Pilots''' |
'''Named Pilots''' |
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+ | *Dandelion: appears in [[Operation X (Joint Assault)]], spawns to the southwest along with the final [[ADF-01 FALKEN]] and [[XFA-27]] |
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− | *Dandelion (Operation X) |
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'''Gallery''' |
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X2 Standard FENRIR.jpg |
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Fenrir Martinez.jpg |
Fenrir Martinez.jpg |
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+ | fenrir dandelion.jpg|Dandelion |
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+ | fenrir c1.jpg|Color 1 |
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+ | fenrir c2.jpg|Color 2 |
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+ | fenrir c3.jpg|Color 3 |
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+ | fenrir c4.jpg|Color 4 |
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+ | fenrir c5.jpg|Color 5 |
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|-|Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception=== |
|-|Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception=== |
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{{Quote|An advanced fighter developed using tactical battle data gathered on the [[Gleipnir]].|[[Hangar]]}} |
{{Quote|An advanced fighter developed using tactical battle data gathered on the [[Gleipnir]].|[[Hangar]]}} |
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+ | {{Quote|A special attacker aircraft developed by Diego Navarro as the Leasath Army's trump card. Equipped with an optical camouflage system that was further developed from the Gleipnir, it was able to disappear and mask its noise. However, this model was rebuilt for research purposes based on the remnants of Archelon Fortress that the Aurelian Army destroyed. Because of this, the optical camouflage and VTOL systems were not reproduced, but its weight has been reduced and it features improved maneuverability.|''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - The Complete Guide]]''}} |
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'''How to Unlock''' |
'''How to Unlock''' |
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− | :Complete the [[campaign]] |
+ | :Complete the [[campaign]] on Ace [[difficulty]] ''and'' complete [[Operation X]]. Costs 215,000 [[credits]].{{Ref|ACX-TCG-210|''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - The Complete Guide]]'', page 210.}} |
'''Statistics''' |
'''Statistics''' |
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:[[File:ACX Statistics Fenrir.jpg|200px]] |
:[[File:ACX Statistics Fenrir.jpg|200px]] |
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+ | '''Weapons''' |
+ | *[[Machine Gun|GUN]] x800 (∞ on Easy and Normal) |
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+ | *[[Missile|MSSL]] x50 (x75 on Easy) |
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+ | *[[Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile|LASM]] x18 |
+ | *[[Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile|XMAA]] x22, costs 100,300 credits |
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+ | *[[Long Range Shock Wave Missile|LSWM]] x2, costs 129,000 credits |
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− | '''Named |
+ | '''Named Pilots''' |
− | *[[Alect Squadron]] |
+ | *[[Alect Squadron (unit)|Alect Squadron]] |
'''Colors''' |
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− | *Aurelia: Plain gray |
+ | *'''Aurelia:''' Plain gray |
+ | **Default |
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− | *Leasath: Solid black paintjob. Available upon unlocking all available paint schemes |
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+ | *'''Leasath:''' Alect Squadron livery; solid black with white wing/stabilizer accent |
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− | *Special 1: Dark blue. Unlocked by S-ranking Operation X in Ace difficulty |
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+ | **Unlock: Shoot down all [[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception/Aces|named aircraft]]{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}} |
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+ | *'''Special 1:''' Dark blue |
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+ | **Unlock: Earn an [[Clear Ranks|S rank]] on Operation X on Ace difficulty{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}} |
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+ | **Unlock: Earn 80,000 points with the Fenrir{{Refcall|ACX-TCG-210}} |
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'''Gallery''' |
'''Gallery''' |
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FENRIR Concept.jpg|Concept art |
FENRIR Concept.jpg|Concept art |
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Destroyed Fenrir.jpg|A shattered Fenrir in [[Alendal]] |
Destroyed Fenrir.jpg|A shattered Fenrir in [[Alendal]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The Fenrir bears a resemblance to the Super Sylph B-503 from ''Sentō Yōsei Yukikaze''. This similarity is specially notable in the design of the wings and the mouth-like protrusion beneath the Fenrir's nose. |
*The Fenrir bears a resemblance to the Super Sylph B-503 from ''Sentō Yōsei Yukikaze''. This similarity is specially notable in the design of the wings and the mouth-like protrusion beneath the Fenrir's nose. |
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⚫ | *One of Bandai Namco's other franchises, ''{{wp|God Eater}}'', features an organization called "Fenrir", sharing its name with the ''Ace Combat'' aircraft. Fittingly enough, the Fenrir has an unlockable ''God Eater''-themed collaboration livery in ''Joint Assault''. As well, a Fenrir emblem was available to all players during a ''God Eater''-themed [[Collaboration Event]] in ''Infinity.'' |
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− | *The hologram of the Fenrir in the cockpit always faces north no matter which direction the aircraft faces, suggesting it is meant to act as a compass. However, in ''Ace Combat: Joint Assault'', the hologram no longer rotates. It is unknown if this is a glitch or if it was done on purpose by [[Project Aces]]. |
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− | **This was later fixed in ''Infinity'', where the hologram is shown to mimic the plane's movements. |
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− | *In the mission [[End of Deception II]], one of the pilots from the [[Aquila Squadron]] said that "Fenrir suddenly stopped in mid air", suggesting it has VTOL capabilities. This was supported because the Fenrir has three engines and when it slows down, the middle engine points its exhaust downward, similar to an [[AV-8B Harrier II]]'s thrust vectoring nozzles. |
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− | **The description in ''[[Ace Combat Infinity|Infinity]]'' confirms this by stating that the XFA-33 "''does not come equipped with optical camouflage and VTOL capabilities, unlike the prototype aircraft". ''It's possible that [[Aurelia]] did this to cut down reproduction costs. |
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*In early concept art, the [[F-3 Shinden II]] used a similar wing configuration to the Fenrir. |
*In early concept art, the [[F-3 Shinden II]] used a similar wing configuration to the Fenrir. |
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− | *In ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War|Ace Combat Zero]]'', one |
+ | *In ''[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War|Ace Combat Zero]]'', one allied [[Ustio Air Force|UAF]] aircraft at [[Bastion]] will call out, "Fenrir 4, please respond!" |
− | *Unlike many other aircraft, the plane |
+ | *Unlike many other aircraft, the plane initially did not have an official designation, only being listed with its nickname, "Fenrir". The designation was revealed in ''Infinity'', which labelled the aircraft as "XFA-33". |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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Revision as of 13:14, 10 October 2019
- "Oh my g...! It just stopped in mid-air!"
- ― An Aurelian Air Force fighter pilot commenting on the Fenrir's extraordinary flight patterns
The XFA-33 Fenrir (or simply Fenrir on the handheld games) is an original next-generation combat aircraft developed by Leasath in the Strangereal universe. It made its first console appearance in Ace Combat Infinity, previously debuting on the handheld Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception and Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
Etymology
The aircraft is named after a mythical wolf from Norse mythology, and the son of Loki. Odin's son, Víðarr, slays Fenrir in battle. This is referred in the Ace Combat X medal "The Mark of Vioarr", earned by completing either "End of Deception I" or "End of Deception II".
Design
Body
The Fenrir is known for its large airframe. The Fenrir's wings utilize a polyhedral cropped delta configuration with bent wingtips, a V-tail, canards, and dual air intakes. The frontal landing gear is housed within the mouth-like pod beneath the cockpit. The Fenrir uses dual thrust vectoring engines, aided by a smaller power plant between both, which give it VTOL capabilities.[1]
Technology
The aircraft uses Connection for Flight Interface hardware for control. The cockpit features a dashboard with a digital interface that displays vital information of the aircraft, along with a 3D render of Fenrir. Depending on the game, this 3D render acts as a compass (Ace Combat X and Infinity) or to show the aircraft's position in a virtual space (Joint Assault).
The Fenrir was primarily designed to operate as a testbed for experimental military technologies researched in Leasath, including a downsized and improved version of the optical camouflage system used by the Gleipnir. The Fenrir's improved camouflage system also reduced its engine noise, further improving its stealth capabilities.[1] Unlike the Gleipnir, the Fenrir's optical camouflage system required a ground-based energy emitter to function. It retained the vulnerability of malfunctioning from damage feedback and, if the Fenrir suffered critical structural damage, would be disabled entirely.
Weapons
Fenrir's main weapons consist of dual autocannons and short-range missiles. Fenrir could be additionally equipped with special air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, as well as a small-scale version of the Gleipnir's SWBM.
Leasath also developed a new microwave weapon to equip onto the Fenrir units. The system functioned through the intersection of microwave energy beams generated by a nearby ground station and the Fenrir itself, creating a ball of high-intensity microwave energy that homed in on the engines of enemy aircraft. The energy would overheat the engines and fuel systems, eventually causing the target aircraft to explode.
History
Strangereal
Creation
Leasath created Fenrir under Diego Navarro's instructions following the destruction of the Gleipnir over Santa Elva. The aircraft was created using battle data acquired by the airborne fortress.[2] The aircraft's production and development was held at Sentry Island, within Archelon Fortress.[3]
Deployment
Following Fenrir's completion, Navarro contacted the elite Alect Squadron to pilot 4 of the finished units. The squadron would reach Archelon Fortress via the Danern Straits. Additionally, a new weapon, the High-Powered Microwave, was also being developed and transported for use by the aircraft.[4]
Navarro also planned to unveil Fenrir in Alendal, Leasath's capital city.[5]
While the Alect Squadron successfully reached the stronghold, the HPM was destroyed while it was being transported from Cobalt Cave.[6]
Once the Aurelian Air Force's Gryphus and Aquila Squadron had reached Sentry Island, Alect Squadron, now piloting Fenrir, quickly took off. In a hectic dogfight, all Alect pilots were shot down. However, another Fenrir, holding valuable date from the battle, was taking off from within Archelon Fortress but was quickly shot down by Gryphus One. The fortress was soon engulfed in flames.[7]
With the destruction of the fortress and the Fenrirs playing live at Navarro's unveiling event, the citizens watching the live broadcast became outraged. They stormed in on him and destroyed the Fenrir model that was presented in the stadium.[8]
Reproduction
After the war, much of the intact remains were retrieved from the ruins to be inspected by Aurelian engineers. It was then reproduced for research purposes, without the VTOL and optical camouflage systems, resulting in lighter airframes with more maneuverability.[1][3]
Infinity
Details of the Fenrir's creation in the Infinity universe are scarce. All that is known is that it was developed by a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Wernher and Noah Enterprises came to possess the designs and used their Advanced Automated Aviation Plant to reproduce it and make it available to mercenaries worldwide, where it found limited success.
Game Analysis
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A large-scale special attacker aircraft developed by a small country in the southern hemisphere. It was originally created as a demonstration aircraft to display the high-level technical capabilities of a military-industrial complex, but the fortress which acted as a base for the aircraft's development and production was destroyed. A certain country discovered the remains of the aircraft and reproduced it for research. Unlike the prototype aircraft, it doesn't come equipped with optical camouflage or VTOL systems, but it's lighter and features improved maneuverability, resulting in an aircraft that is more suitable for real combat."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Fenrir is available through the Aircraft Tree.
Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | LASM | 4AAM | LSWM | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 825 | 4,590,000 | 520 | 136 | 14 | – | – | C+ | C+ | B | B | C+ | D+ |
2 | 874 | 2,727,000 | 590 | 138 | 16 | – | – | B | C+ | B | B | C+ | C |
3 | 923 | 3,942,000 | 660 | 140 | 18 | – | – | B+ | B | B+ | B | B | C+ |
4 | 972 | 4,644,000 | 730 | 142 | 20 | 40 | – | A | B+ | B+ | B+ | B | B |
5 | 1021 | 7,047,000 | 800 | 144 | 22 | 44 | – | A+ | B+ | A | A | B | B+ |
6 | 1070 | 14,850,000[a] | 856 | 146 | 24 | 48 | – | A+ | A | A | A | B+ | A |
7 | 1119 | 7,290,000 | 912 | 148 | 26 | 52 | 3 | A+ | A | A | A | B+ | A+ |
8 | 1168 | 8,100,000 | 968 | 150 | 28 | 56 | 3 | S | A+ | A+ | A | A | S |
9 | 1217 | 8,910,000 | 1024 | 152 | 29 | 60 | 4 | S | S | A+ | A+ | A | S+ |
10 | 1266 | 9,990,000 | 1080 | 154 | 30 | 64 | 4 | S+ | S | A+ | A+ | A | S+ |
11 | 1317 | 11,070,000 | 1136 | 158 | 31 | 66 | 5 | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | A | S+ |
12 | 1368 | 12,690,000 | 1192 | 162 | 32 | 68 | 5 | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | A+ | S+ |
13 | 1419 | 13,500,000 | 1248 | 166 | 33 | 70 | 6 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A+ | S++ |
14 | 1470 | 15,525,000 | 1304 | 170 | 34 | 72 | 6 | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | S++ |
15 | 1521 | 17,010,000 | 1360 | 174 | 36 | 76 | 7 | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | S++ |
16 | 1591 | 22,464,000 | 1416 | 176 | 37 | 78 | 8 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S | S | S++ |
17 | 1654 | 25,650,000 | 1472 | 178 | 38 | 80 | 8 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S++ |
18 | 1717 | 28,863,000 | 1528 | 180 | 39 | 82 | 9 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S+++ |
19 | 1780 | 36,882,000 | 1584 | 182 | 40 | 84 | 9 | S++ | S++ | S+ | S+ | S | S+++ |
20 | 1843 | 46,521,000 | 1640 | 184 | 42 | 88 | 10 | S++ | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S+++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 36 BODY, 36 ARMS, and 36 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Wolfpack
- Lv.10: World Eater
- Lv.15: Twilight of the Gods
- Lv.20: Lone Wolf
Skin Galleries
Description
- Desert brown body with with black trim and nose; based on the Special 2 color from Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Availability
- Top 3,000 participants in the "We Hold The Trump Card!" Online Co-Op Missions Ranking Tournament (March 8–14, 2016)
- Purchase from the Skilled Pilot Medal exchange for 8 (February 1, 2017–permanent)
Gallery
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "A special attacker with mysterious capabilities and amazing maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete Reprisal (21A) on Ace difficulty on or after a second campaign playthrough. Costs $824,000.[9]
Statistics[9]
- Speed: 80
- Air-to-Air: 65
- Air-to-Ground: 65
- Mobility: 65
- Stability: 70
- Defense: 70
Weapons
- STDM x150
- HACM x100, costs $13,500
- LGWM x200, costs $16,800
- HVWM x50, costs $20,000
- LASM x15
- XMAA x32, costs $106,000
- SFFS x24, costs $42,500
- LSWM x4, costs $202,000
Colors
- Color 01: Light grey
- Default
- Color 02: Alect Squadron livery; black with white accent
- Unlock: Earn 21,200 cumulative points with the Fenrir (20% of Kill Rate Gauge)[10]
- Color 03: Blue livery
- Unlock: Earn 42,400 cumulative points with the Fenrir (40% of Kill Rate Gauge)[10]
- Color 04: Desert brown body with black trim and nose
- Unlock: Earn 63,600 cumulative points with the Fenrir (60% of Kill Rate Gauge)[10]
- Color 05: God Eater collaboration theme
- Unlock: Earn 84,800 cumulative points with the Fenrir (80% of Kill Rate Gauge)[10]
- Color 06: Ocean livery
- Unlock: Earn 106,000 cumulative points with the Fenrir (100% of Kill Rate Gauge)[10]
Named Pilots
- Dandelion: appears in Operation X (Joint Assault), spawns to the southwest along with the final ADF-01 FALKEN and XFA-27
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "A special attacker aircraft developed by Diego Navarro as the Leasath Army's trump card. Equipped with an optical camouflage system that was further developed from the Gleipnir, it was able to disappear and mask its noise. However, this model was rebuilt for research purposes based on the remnants of Archelon Fortress that the Aurelian Army destroyed. Because of this, the optical camouflage and VTOL systems were not reproduced, but its weight has been reduced and it features improved maneuverability."
- ― Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - The Complete Guide
How to Unlock
- Complete the campaign on Ace difficulty and complete Operation X. Costs 215,000 credits.[1]
Statistics
Weapons
- GUN x800 (∞ on Easy and Normal)
- MSSL x50 (x75 on Easy)
- LASM x18
- XMAA x22, costs 100,300 credits
- LSWM x2, costs 129,000 credits
Named Pilots
Colors
- Aurelia: Plain gray
- Default
- Leasath: Alect Squadron livery; solid black with white wing/stabilizer accent
- Unlock: Shoot down all named aircraft[1]
- Special 1: Dark blue
- Special 2: Desert brown with gray nose and body trim
- Unlock: Earn 80,000 points with the Fenrir[1]
Gallery
A shattered Fenrir in Alendal
Trivia
- The Fenrir bears a resemblance to the Super Sylph B-503 from Sentō Yōsei Yukikaze. This similarity is specially notable in the design of the wings and the mouth-like protrusion beneath the Fenrir's nose.
- One of Bandai Namco's other franchises, God Eater, features an organization called "Fenrir", sharing its name with the Ace Combat aircraft. Fittingly enough, the Fenrir has an unlockable God Eater-themed collaboration livery in Joint Assault. As well, a Fenrir emblem was available to all players during a God Eater-themed Collaboration Event in Infinity.
- In early concept art, the F-3 Shinden II used a similar wing configuration to the Fenrir.
- In Ace Combat Zero, one allied UAF aircraft at Bastion will call out, "Fenrir 4, please respond!"
- Unlike many other aircraft, the plane initially did not have an official designation, only being listed with its nickname, "Fenrir". The designation was revealed in Infinity, which labelled the aircraft as "XFA-33".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - The Complete Guide, page 210.
- ↑ Fenrir hangar description. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 XFA-33 Fenrir hangar description. Ace Combat Infinity.
- ↑ Cutscene following Wild Card. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Cutscene prior to End of Deception II. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Fire Storm. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ End of Deception II. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Cutscene following End of Deception II. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ace Combat: Joint Assault Perfect Guidebook, page 142.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Ace Combat: Joint Assault Perfect Guidebook, page 149.
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