Blitz

This mission has no corresponding operation page since it is not considered part of Strangereal canon.
For the canon variant of this mission, see A Diversion.

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Blitz
9A Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Mission Order
Previous	Dependent on player's choice
Alternate	A Diversion
Next	Dependent on player's choice
Mission Details
Focus	Infiltration
Objectives	Bypass the enemy patrols and radar and reach Sachana Air Base
Time Limit	10 minutes
Character	Gryphus One
Focus	Mixed
Objectives	Destroy enemy forces at Sachana Air Base
Time Limit	10 minutes
Character	Gryphus One

Blitz is mission 9A in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception. It is one of the first two missions on the route to the capital Griswall, the other being Striking Point.

Briefing

"We are planning a surprise attack to recapture our country's largest air base, the Sachana Air Base. The base, with its large supply warehouses, is a crucial strategic point as well as a vital supply channel. By securing Sachana Air Base, our forces will gain a necessary staging point for a combined allied assault on the capitol. At present, the Leasath Air Force is grounded, but they're mobilizing to aid ground forces fighting on the Kalana Steppes. The Skylla Unit is also rumored to be stationed at Sachana Air Base. They are an elite team highly skilled in anti-aircraft tactics. A head-on confrontation must be avoided at all costs. Therefore, we have devised a plan to penetrate deep into enemy territory and strike while their attention is still focused on the Kalana Steppes. A sweeping radar net lies between here and Sachana Air Base."

Easy difficulty: "However, by flying at an altitude of 1600 feet (500 meters), you should be able to make it through undetected. A sudden and precise strike on the base will greatly increase our chances of winning without risking a head-on confrontation."

Normal difficulty: "However, by flying at an altitude of 1300 feet (400 meters), you should be able to make it through undetected. A sudden and precise strike on the base will greatly increase our chances of winning without risking a head-on confrontation."

Hard difficulty or above: "However, by flying at an altitude of 1000 feet (300 meters), you should be able to make it through undetected. A sudden and precise strike on the base will greatly increase our chances of winning without risking a head-on confrontation."

Objectives

Gryphus One is tasked with infiltrating the enemy radar network and neutralizing Sachana Air Base, leading the way for a combined allied assault on Griswall.

In order to remain hidden, the player must fly below a certain altitude (the maximum altitude differs depending on the chosen difficulty as stated in the mission briefing), as well as to sink all of the patrol boats undetected in either one of two routes: the first, which is drectly in front of them, contains a number of turns heading northwest and another, located farther to the west, features a much straighter path.

Once the boats in either route are sunk, the Mission Update will commence and the player is clear to freely engage the mission-critical targets. After destroying a few TGT-marked objects, the Skylla Unit will appear within the base's perimeter. They must also be eliminated to complete the mission. After the mission is complete, the player can perform an optional landing.

Enemy Lists

Standard Units

Section		Unit	Points	Count	Notes
Initial		Gunboat	150	7
Mission Update		B-2A Spirit	580	3
		F-117A Nighthawk	600	2
		U-2	350	1
		AA GUN	150	5
		SAM	180	2
		Tank	200	2
		F-2A	580	3
		F-15E Strike Eagle	560	2
		MiG-31 Foxhound	500	2

Special Units

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

	Unit	Points	Minimum Difficulty	Notes
	CH-47	100	Easy	Star Unit. Unlocks Extra V Canard when destroyed.
	TND-F3 "GACRUX"	1080	Normal

S-Rank

An S-Rank is achieved when the mission is completed in under five minutes and thirty seconds, regardless of the score.

Debriefing

"The surprise attack was a success. Sachana Air Base is back in our hands. Air power from the base will be a vital asset, especially in the battle to retake Griswall. I have a feeling that the day of our capital's liberation is not far off."

Trivia

• There are towers flashing lights scattered across the map, and while lacking a target box for lock on they can be destroyed with aircraft weapons. Each tower yields 50 points to the mission score. However, upon reaching the Sachana air base the towers will disappear together with all other targets in the first phase of the mission.

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.