Dark Star

For the DLC aircraft in Ace Combat 7, see DarkStar.

Dark Star
Campaign Mission 22 Ace Combat 2
Other Names	Pursuit on the enemy's transport plane unit (輸送機部隊追撃)
Mission Order
Previous	Power Play
Alternate	El Dorado
Next	Dead End
Mission Details
Focus	Air-to-air
Objectives	Eliminate the enemy transport unit and escorts
Time Limit	Depending on player aircraft
Character	Scarface One

Dark Star is the fourteenth mission in Ace Combat 2. It is also the first mission of the Operation "B"ELLISSIMA branch.

Briefing

Thanks to your tremendous achievements, our forces are now deep within enemy territory. Naturally we expect heavy resistance as we advanced in our invasion. In order to take the dominant position, we want to confuse the enemy by making simultaneous strikes with two separate forces. This mission is code-named: Operation "B"ELLISSIMA. Your mission is to pursue the transport plane currently involved in an enemy operation.

Target: The enemy transport plane unit

There are many escort fighters guarding the unit, and the effectiveness of our radar will be reduced due to poor atmospheric conditions. Keep your eyes open!

Objectives

Apart from the three "EF-2000 D.R.2000", all other aircraft are marked TGT on the map. However, poor weather conditions render the player aircraft's radar largely ineffective below cloud level. Flying to a high altitude above the clouds will restore radar function. Alternatively, the player can also consider hiring a Wingman with the "Engage enemy aircraft." command to help track enemy aircraft.

Enemy Lists

Standard Units

	Unit	Credits	Count	Other Notes
	C-5	15,000	5
	R-M01	6,750	2
	TND-F3	4,750	2

Special Units

	Unit	Credits	Count	Other Notes
	EF-2000 "D.R.2000"	18,000	3

Rewards

• Completion reward: 22,000 credits
• Unlocks: YF-23A (if player shoots down all three D.R.2000)

Enemy units marked as TGT usually must be destroyed to advance the mission. The TGT text is always in red, except if the player changes this in Ace Combat 7.