Out of the Fire

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

Out of the Fire
An A-6E firing on Puna Base facilities
Campaign Mission 02 Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Mission Order
Previous	Skies of Deception
Next	Prelude
Mission Details
Focus	Air-to-Ground
Objectives	Destroy the enemy HQ and all enemy bombers.
Time Limit	10 minutes
Character	Gryphus One

"I've got something on radar! It's the enemy! It's an attack!"

― Puna Base soldier

Out of the Fire is the second campaign mission of Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception. The player must destroy Leasath forces at Puna Base in order to capture the base for a spearhead assault on Port Patterson.

Briefing

Eugene Solano: The airborne fortress, Gleipnir, nearly wiped out our entire attack force. Even with you, sir, our remaining aerial attack strength is severely limited. We no longer have the necessary manpower or supplies to pursue Gleipnir. In addition, there are reports of enemy forces gathering at Port Patterson. If we don't move soon, it will only be a matter of time before they attack from behind. Given the situation, we are left with only one plan of attack. On the Puna Plains lying between Aubrey Base and Port Patterson, Leasath forces have hastily constructed a resupply base to house the large quantity of supplies needed to support their troops. Attack Puna Base. Destroy all parked bombers and base facilities. Take away the enemies' ability to fight. If you succeed, we'll gain an important foothold for an attack on Port Patterson, and what's more we'll gain the supplies we need to win this fight. Unless we succeed in taking this base, that's it for our supplies. Please don't fail, sir.

Objectives

A basic air-to-ground operation, the player spawns with two wingmen at the southern area of the map. The path to Puna Base is marked by a small force of anti-aircraft weapons. The airfield houses groups of C-5s and B-52s as the main TGTs, along with a command building defended by two AH-64 helicopters.

After destroying any four TGTs, three teams of enemy interceptors will appear sequentially in different directions. The mission is completed when all TGTs are destroyed.

Enemy Lists

The following enemy lists have been verified with the Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - The Complete Guide.

Standard Units

	Unit	Points	Count	Notes
	B-52	320	5
	C-5	400	2
	AH-64	100	2
	F-5E	240	2
	F-4E	280	2–4
	F-5E	240	1
	F-5E	240	2
	H.Q.	150	1
	AA GUN	150	2
	SAM	180	4
	HANGAR	100	3
	CTRL.TOWER	120	1

Special Units

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

	Unit	Points	Minimum Difficulty	Notes
	A-6E "ARI"	520	Normal

S Rank

Earning an S rank on this mission requires earning 6,000 points. If the player does not shoot down ARI, the maximum points they can receive is 6,110, which means the player must destroy almost every target on the map in order to earn the S rank.

Debriefing

Eugene Solano: Retreating Leasath forces have abandoned Puna Base. The base, including all provisions stored there, now belong to us. Now we'll be able to provide backup support for our troops.

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.