Operation Countdown

Lore & Background

Operation Countdown unfolded in the latter stages of the Usean Continental War, a conflict that erupted from Erusea's aggressive expansionism. The Allied Forces, a coalition of Usean nations, had been steadily pushing back Erusean forces after initial setbacks. The operation was designed to systematically dismantle Erusean air defenses and ground forces across key strategic points, including the heavily fortified Skully Islands and the industrial region of Anchorhead. Success here would open a direct path to Farbanti, the Erusean capital, and force a decisive battle.

In Their Own Story

The sky over the Skully Islands burned with the trails of missiles and the glint of sun on metal. Scarface One, a mercenary pilot flying for the Allied Forces, weaved through a storm of anti-air fire. Below, the sea churned with the wakes of retreating Erusean ships. The radio crackled with urgent calls for support as friendly ground forces pushed inland. Each kill, each shattered radar installation, brought the end of the war closer. But the Eruseans fought with desperate fury, knowing this was their last stand before the gates of Farbanti.

Reader's Guide

Operation Countdown is a multi-mission campaign in Ace Combat 2. It begins with the Allied assault on the Skully Islands, where players must neutralize a network of radar sites and SAM batteries to secure air superiority. This is followed by a strike on the Anchorhead naval base, targeting an Erusean fleet preparing a counteroffensive. The operation culminates in a massive air battle over the city of Farbanti, where players engage elite Erusean squadrons and destroy key command structures. The impact is decisive: the Erusean military is shattered, leading to the fall of Farbanti and the end of the war. The Scarface Squadron's performance is instrumental, earning them legendary status among the Allied forces.

Did You Know?

• Operation Countdown is the final campaign in Ace Combat 2, serving as the climax of the Usean Continental War.
• The Skully Islands mission features a unique dynamic where players must destroy radar stations to reveal hidden enemy targets.
• The Anchorhead naval battle involves attacking a large Erusean fleet, including battleships and aircraft carriers.
• The final mission over Farbanti includes a boss fight against an elite Erusean ace pilot in a prototype aircraft.