Desert Dawn

Desert Dawn
Campaign Mission 6 Ace Combat: Joint Assault
Mission Order
Previous	Capital Defense
Next	Safe Recovery - Alpha Safe Recovery - Bravo
Mission Details
Focus	Air-to-ground
Objectives	Destroy all targets (TGT).
Time Limit	20 minutes
Character	Antares One

"Hostiles are using the pyramids as cover. Be sure you don't crash into world heritage site."

― Frederick Burford

Desert Dawn is the sixth mission of Ace Combat: Joint Assault.

Plot

Rigel Squadron's treason has spoiled reputation of the Martinez Security. But MS was given a chance to clear that stain as part of the IUPF (International Union Peacekeeping Force). As members of the IUPF, Antares Squadron went in pursuit of the Valahia in Egypt. After the retreat from Tokyo, the aerial base "Spiridus" had been sighted in Egypt. During the search, a Valahia base was located along the Nile. Their forces are mainly ground based with no sign of the Spiridus in the vicinity. Antares Squadron must wipe out the enemy base.

Briefing

Burford: I'm sure you are tired from the long journey, but there's no time to rest. Listen up. As members of the International Union Peacekeeping Force, we're in pursuit of the Valahia in Egypt. Our experience in fighting the Valahia got us here, but those turncoats in the previous op are an issue. You need to fly your best in order to clear that stain from our name. Do your very best on this mission. "Spiridus", the aerial base we encountered over Tokyo, has been sighted here in Egypt. During the search, a Valahia base was located along the Nile. Their forces are mainly ground based with no sign of the Spiridus in the vicinity. Antares squadron is to enter the operation zone and wipe out the enemy base. Dismissed!

Objectives

The mission is almost entirely comprised of ground targets, with the only aerial presence being helicopters. After eliminating a small enemy convoy, a group of vehicles will appear near the ruins. The ruins provide partial cover for some of the vehicles, so the player may need to approach from a different direction to get a clean shot. Afterwards, another group of vehicles will appear around a pyramid complex. The same strategy from previously still applies, albeit now with the addition of pyramids providing cover. Once they've been dealt with, the missile alarm will ring and four missiles will fly towards the player but they can be easily dodged. Two silos on will then be marked as targets and they are protected by several AA weapons. Destroy the silos to complete the mission.

S-Rank

The S-Rank is achieved if the mission is cleared within less than 4 minutes 30 seconds.

Enemy List

Standard Units

Section		Unit	Points	Count	Notes
		Vehicle	100	5
		AA Gun	150	3
		SAM	180	2
		Tank	200	1
		AA Gun	150	2
		SAM	180	2
		Tank	200	1
		Silo	350	2
		CH-47	100	2
		Tent	20	3
		AA Gun	150	1
		CH-47	100	1
		AH-64	100	4
		AA Gun	150	5
		SAM	180	3

Special Unit

Main article: Ace Combat: Joint Assault/Aces

	Unit	Points	Notes
	AV-8 "SPHINX"	400

Debriefing

Burford: Excellent work destroying the enemy base. The Spiridus fled to the Middle East. The Valahia insurgence into Africa is likely halted. Allies are in pursuit and should report soon. The IUPF has also received new operations. You've only got a short break, so make the most of it. You're dismissed.

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.