White Bird (Part I)

This article is about an in-game mission. For the in-universe event, see Operation Silver Bridge.

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White Bird (Part I)
Campaign Mission 06 Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Other Names	White Bird I (白い鳥Ｉ)
Mission Order
Previous	Rendezvous
Next	Front Line
Mission Details
Focus	Mixed
Objectives	Protect Basset Space Center from enemy invasions.
Time Limit	20 minutes
Character	Blaze
Focus	Air-to-Air
Objectives	Defend the facility from missile attacks
Time Limit	20 minutes
Character	Blaze

"Look at all those missiles!"

― Hans Grimm

White Bird (Part I) is the sixth mission of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

Briefing

Briefing Officer: An SSTO craft launch facility lies to the east of our current location, McNealy Air Force Base. The facility was a collaborative project between Osea and Yuktobania. It was built to be a bridge to outer space, with a mass driver 7.5 miles in length. Our radar has detected several planes from a Yuktobanian squadron approaching the facility from several directions. The facility is currently conducting pre-launch operations for an SSTO craft. The base commander will provide you with further orders.

McNealy Commander: This is the Commander of McNealy Air Force Base. All units, including those refuelling at this base, are now under my command. Engage the incoming enemy. All untrained pilots are barred from taking off. Those guys are still kids!

Objectives

Initial

The mission's first objective is to defend the space center and destroy all airborne tanks. If any tanks reach the mass driver, the mission will end in failure.

Mission Update

After all tanks are destroyed, the mission's next objective is to defend the space center from cruise missiles. The player can end the missile attacks by destroying all B-2A bombers; however, they can use flares, so it can be difficult to hit them. The mission ends when the SSTO craft is successfully launched.

Enemies List

Standard Units

	Unit	Points	Count	Notes
	C-130	800	10
	ABN Tank	120	10
	F-16C	320	2
	F-20	320	∞
	Tornado GR.1	420	∞
	B-2A	1000	4
	Missile	100	∞

Special Units

Main article: Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War/Aces

	Unit	Points	Minimum Difficulty	Notes
	MIR-2000D "ZAHARADA"	1440	Normal

S Rank

Achieving an S rank on this mission requires earning 10,000 points.

Debriefing

We prevented the Yuktobanian army from capturing the launch facility. The SSTO launch was successful. The SSTO docked with the Arkbird, which had descended into the upper atmosphere, and successfully transferred a laser weapon module over to the craft. All aircraft with the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the Sand Island detachment, return to base as soon as rearming and refuelling operations are complete.