Sustainable Infrared Countermeasure Shells

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The Spiridus deploying IRCM in London

Sustainable Infared Countermeasure Shells (IRCM) are defensive devices featured in Ace Combat: Joint Assault. When in use, glowing orbs appear to disrupt incoming missiles that come into their vicinity.

Apart from its use as a special weapon for player aircraft, the IRCM is also used by the Spiridus in Nightwatch (12B), Ghost Hunt, and Wrecking Ball. Unlike the IRCM available to the player, the orbs produced by the enemy Spiridus can cause damage to the player's aircraft if they get too close.

Game Analysis

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

"Weaponry that interferes with thermal targeting systems to avoid incoming missiles."

― Hangar

Cost

Each IRCM deployment costs 50 credits per use.

Aircraft

Aircraft	Price	Ammo
YR-302 Fregata	70,000	24
YR-99 Forneus	41,500	14
S-32	25,400	11
GAF-1 Varcolac	41,200	13

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Trivia

• The sound of an IRCM deploying is similar to the sound made by the Reconnaissance Camera in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
• Their appearance is similar to the High-Powered Microwave seen on the Fenrir in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.