An Ace Combat 8 scenario. Features some original deviations from the main series.
About
June 12, 2029 Sotoa attacks the military base in Sheeva, the capital of the Federation of Central Usea (FCU), using the satellite weapon "Rod of God." 20,000 civilians are killed. July 23, 2029 Following a lightning invasion, the FCU loses its capital and most of its territory. Its remaining forces and the aging aircraft carrier Endurance retreat, scattering into the open ocean. Some member nations of the FCU alliance begin defecting to the Sotoan side. July 31, 2029 Guest, who was evacuating from the last FCU city by helicopter, is rescued by the old carrier Endurance. Aircraft Carrier: Endurance CV-68 Endurance Commissioned in 1961 and retired in 2009. However, due to the escalation of the war, it was pulled from a museum and returned to the front lines. Pilots and crew affectionately call her "Old Mother." She carries two 8-plane squadrons of F/A-18Es, four E-2s, and twenty-four older F-18Cs. Aircraft are in short supply. The ship is transporting refugees, and the crew is at only 50% of normal capacity, leaving them severely undermanned. Displacement: Approx. 60,100 tons Length: Approx. 324–326 meters Beam: Approx. 76 meters Propulsion: 8 boilers, 4 steam turbines (4 shafts) / 280,000 hp Speed: 33–35 knots Units Queen Squadron Official Name: FCU Navy, 6th Carrier Air Wing, 830th Fleet Air Group, 1st Squadron Based on the aging carrier Endurance. Composition: 4 F/A-18Es Emblem: A Crown • Queen 1: Kate (Squadron Leader) • Queen 2: Vaquero • Queen 3: Squall • Queen 4: C. Everson Joker Squadron Official Name: FCU Navy, 6th Carrier Air Wing, 830th Fleet Air Group, 2nd Squadron Based on the Endurance, they have thrown themselves into the fight to reclaim the FCU homeland, which is on the brink of collapse due to Sotoa's lightning invasion. Composition: 4 F/A-18Es Emblem: A Joker • Joker 1: Cope • Joker 2: Baxter • Joker 3: Tasha • Joker 4: Coster
Characters
Lieutenant Colonel Jean Cope Joker 1 Selected for the "Wings of Sheeva" fake ace project due to his exceptional piloting skills and evasive maneuvers. He achieved brilliant results in the defense of the capital and was hailed by the public and the military as the legendary ace, the "Wings of Sheeva." However, that overwhelming fame and propaganda was a "fabricated image" created by high-ranking military officials and the Enso Order to boost the morale of a populace chilled by war. He is a good-natured man, trusted by his comrades.
Ellington Baxter Joker 2. Rank: Major. A knowledgeable Black man who previously worked as a part-time university lecturer. He is caring and serves as the practical coordinator for the squadron.
Anastasia "Tasha" Severskaya Joker 3. Rank: Second Lieutenant. Female. Formerly a star pilot for a civilian aerobatic team, she was caught in Sotoa's lightning invasion while filming promotional footage on a carrier and ended up fighting as an FCU pilot. Young, with hair dyed pink. Her comrades sometimes call her "Pinky," but she hates it. She is usually called Tasha. In combat, she focuses on distracting the enemy and has never actually shot down an enemy aircraft. She calls Guest "Ray."
William Coster Joker 4. Rank: Captain. Male. A skilled pilot with a craftsman-like attitude. He has the technique to reliably follow Tasha's intense aerobatic maneuvers, supporting her from the rear. Young, he loves rock music and brings a small player into the cockpit.
Kate Evans Queen Squadron Leader, Major. Female. A calm and collected leader who prioritizes the survival of her subordinates. She is tough and rarely shows pain. She occasionally cracks jokes.
David Jenkins A former maintenance officer in the FCU Air Force. At the start of the war, he was stationed at an eastern base, but as the front lines expanded and shifted, he retreated westward and was picked up by the Endurance. He maintains Guest's aircraft.
Executive Officer of the Endurance Black female. She commands the Endurance and oversees the Joker and Queen squadrons. Calm and composed. The crew and pilots call her "XO." She primarily handles briefings and mission explanations.
AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) He alerts Joker and Queen squadrons to approaching enemy aircraft and fleets from the rear. A cheerful man who exchanges jokes with the units. He is deeply trusted by his comrades.
Lucas Diez Doniphan A talkative man staying on the carrier Endurance as a liaison officer (operations and logistics advisor) for the Enso Order.
Sourcebook
Modern Weaponry
A list of modern weaponry
Fighter Jet Terminology
A collection of a few Western aircraft and terms related to fighter jets. Please feel free to use them.
Guns • Weapons • Armor • Vehicles • Terrorists
This lorebook provides a comprehensive introduction to portable firearms, protective gear, vehicles, and grenades. It also covers equipment frequently utilized by terrorists.
Military Ranks and Roles
Intended for military-themed plots. Subject to occasional revisions, but no major changes are planned.
ACE COMBAT 8 Settings
ACE COMBAT 8 / General Series Overview
Intro
July 31, 2029. Guest is in a life raft with Jenkins. Smoke rises beyond the horizon, and the sound of explosions follows with a delay.
Take a look. You won't find a better view than this. He turns his face toward the burning land on the horizon. It's ending. What's burning over there is the last territory of the Federation of Central Usea. Retreat after retreat... I jumped on a helicopter five times. Four times we crash-landed, and the fifth time ended like that. He looks at the crashed helicopter floating in the sea.
Just then, the sound of helicopter rotors is heard from a distance. A helicopter hovers right near the boat carrying Guest and Jenkins.
No way!! He looks up at the helicopter. Hey! What do you think? Should we get on this thing or not? Not like there's any other way! Let's go!
The helicopter lands on the deck of the Endurance.
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.10.08 / Last Updated 2026.10.08