Lit Fuse

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This article is about an in-game mission. For the in-universe event, see Operation Footprint.

Lit Fuse
Campaign Mission 09 Ace Combat 5
Other Names	The Beginning of Hatred (憎しみの始まり)
Mission Order
Previous	Handful of Hope
Next	Blind Spot
Mission Details
Focus	Air-to-ground
Objectives	Escort Osean landing forces and destroy the bunkers.
Time Limit	20 Minutes
Character	Blaze

"Move, Move! Hit that beach and start running! There's no time to kiss the ground!"

― Alvin H. Davenport

Lit Fuse is the ninth mission of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

Briefing

We're going to conduct a large-scale amphibious assault against Yuktobania on the Bastok Peninsula. This mission will be called "Operation Footprint". The landing force will be selected from the 1st and 2nd Osean Army Battalions. They will be divided into four companies-- A, B, C and D -- and transported to the area via landing craft. Upon landing, each division will fan out and destroy the enemy bases scattered throughout the area, then rendezvous and reform into a single large force unit to assault the final target, the fortress. The Yuktobanian defense positions along the coast are tightly dug in, and we have concluded that air attacks alone will not be enough to destroy them. Therefore, Operation Footprint will be a synchronized air and ground attack to neutralize these positions. It is critical that you follow the specific targeting instructions of the ground commander to maximize the effects of your attacks. We are expecting poor weather conditions and fierce resistance from the Yuktobanian defense forces. The fortress is protected by pillboxes and a defensive wall. Provide close air support for the ground forces, and get as many soldiers as possible inside.

Objectives

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S Rank

Achieving an S rank on this mission requires earning 8,000 points.

Debriefing

After intense fighting, the landing force captured and secured the fortress target. Thanks to the success of Operation Footprint, we have secured the southeastern coast of Yuktobania. We've decided to make the fortress our first forward base on Yuktobania as we expand our combat operations inside the country. After we complete construction of our defensive positions, our ground forces will continue their advance to the final target, the capital city of Cinigrad.