Rolling Thunder

This article is about an in-game mission. For the in-universe event, see Battle of Stand Canyon.

Before the two planes take off, capture both of them in one shot. Got it?

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Rolling Thunder
5A Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Mission Order
Previous	Dependent on player's choice
Alternate	Pinned Down
Next	Dependent on player's choice
Mission Details
Focus	Canyon
Objectives	Protect the Davis Unit
Time Limit	10 minutes
Character	Gryphus One

Rolling Thunder is mission 5A in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.

Briefing

"Allied ground forces are stranded at Stand Canyon. They're members of the Davis Unit, who were en route to an assault on Santa Elva when they were cut off from the main force. The Santa Elva offensive could use their support, and we can hardly leave them for dead. However, Leasath has already begun mobilizing a search and destroy operation. It is only a matter of time before the Davis Unit is wiped out. I think we should launch a strike now, and save as many of our troops as we can. Although, the area of attack is within the range of the Gleipnir's SWBM (Shock Wave Ballistic Missile). The very same weapon that devastating our squadron... By implementing shielding and flying low through the canyon, it should be possible to avoid an attack by the SWBM. In the event that Gleipnir should attack, stay below the rim of the canyon or less than 2400 feet (800 meters)."

Objectives

Gryphus One must protect the allied Davis Unit from Leasath forces including attack helicopters, tanks and rocket launchers while under constant attacks by SWBMs launched from the Gleipnir at Terminus Island.

Enemy Lists

Standard Units

	Unit	Points	Count	Notes
	AH-64A Apache	100	4
	Tank	200	5
	Launcher	120	5
	AA GUN	150	3
	Vehicle	100	3
	SAM	180	3
	Bridge	80	3
	Antenna	50	3
	Barrack	80	2
	Hangar	100	2
	Containers	120	1
	H.Q	150	1

Special Units

Main article: Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception/Aces

	Unit	Points	Minimum Difficulty	Notes
	Hangar	100	Easy	Star Unit. Unlocks Destructive Missile when destroyed.
	F-16 "ICE"	840	Normal

S-Rank

The S-Rank is achieved if the Davis Unit does not suffer any more than 25% casualties.

Debriefing

"We've succeeded in rescuing the Davis Unit from the enemy onslaught. The men express their gratitude for rescuing them sir. This victory has also allowed us to begin formalizing a strategy for the recapture of Santa Elva."

Trivia

• The mission title is a reference to Rolling Thunder, another Namco title.

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.