Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy/Characters: Difference between revisions

 

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::'''"Phoenix"'''

The [[Player Character]], who has been chosen to lead 37th Air Force 18th Fighter Wing's 9th Special Tactical Fighter Squadron, "Scarface."

 

 

* [[The Ace]]: Phoenix already had a reputation as an ace, but the [[Ending Theme]]'s lyrics take the cake--

* [[Ace Pilot]]: Phoenix was already known as a talented pilot before the Usean Rebellion, according to Ulrich Olsen.

* [[The Dreaded]]: Toward the end of the campaign, Phoenix becomes this to the rebels.

* [[Featureless Protagonist]]: All that's really known about Phoenix is that he's male, from the 3D model of him and his brief appearance in the [[Opening Narration]] [[Cutscene]].

* [[Heroic Mime]]: Unlike in ''[[Ace Combat 2]]'' where he spoke a single line, Phoenix is completely mute here. [[Lampshaded]] by Slash at one point--

* [[Iconic Logo]]: The "firebird" logo used in ''[[Air Combat]]'' and ''[[Ace Combat 2]]'' is now Phoenix's personal insignia, used on all of the aircraft he flies.

* [[Image Song]]: The [[Ending Theme]], "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VELpIlgVDGQ Gravity]," doubles as both this due to its lyrics, and as an [[Award Bait Song]] due to its style.

* [[Leitmotif]]: "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m1tbVBmTZw Fighter's Honor]," which (like "ZERO" for [[Ace Combat Zero|Cipher]] and "Unsung War" for [[Ace Combat 5 The Unsung War|Razgriz Squadron]]), plays during the final level and incorporates the game's overall leitmotif. It also plays during the [[Attract Mode]] [[Cutscene]].

* [[Red Baron]]: The Rebels come to ''fear'' "The Firebird" and his [[Iconic Logo]].

'''Rebel Officer:''' ''Ignore the rumors!'' Just take him down! }}

 

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Central USEA</small>

 

 

The Operational Commander of the 37th Air Force 18th Fighter Wing. He commands the AWACS that oversees Scarface Squadron's operations. His military career dates back to before the founding of the USEA Allied Forces, when he was still serving his home country's air force.

 

 

* [[A Father to His Men]]: His profile says he can be very gentle to his family, but that equally applies to the pilots under his command.

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Central USEA</small>

 

 

One of Phoenix's possible wingmen. He's flown with Ulrich when the two of them were rookies, and is an experienced combat pilot. After the mission at Anchorhead, Ulrich transferred both John and Kei Nagase to Scarface Squadron. As much as he loves the beach (and babes), he hates the sea breeze and never considered joining the Navy because of it.

 

 

* [[Adaptation Name Change]]: In ''[[Ace Combat 2]]'', John's last name was Harvard.

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Far Eastern USEA</small>

 

 

The other possible wingman for Phoenix. She's from where the Usean Rebellion first began, and hopes to put an end to the suffering her country's endured from the coup d'etat. She dreams of being a commercial pilot one day.

 

 

* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]]: Her bio says she "can come off as cold and stinging as her codename." She starts to warm up from the very first mission, though. Olsen teases her about "showing her feminine side" during one of the missions.

* [[Turn in Your Badge]]: In the first mission(s) that allow wingmen, Edge introduces herself with a stern warning:

'''Pops:''' Loosen up, Lieutenant Nagase. }}

* [[Wing Man]]

::<small>Commander of USEA Allied Forces 4th Fleet</small>

 

 

During Operation Alphaville, Scarface Squadron escorts an Allied Forces fleet through the Payton Channel. It turns out Ulrich knows the fleet commander, Captain Liam; an old flame of Liam's, Sophie, is married to Ulrich.

 

 

* [[Love Triangle]]: He still hasn't given up on Sophie, as Olsen says.

 

 

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::'''Albert "Pride" Wahlberg'''

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Western USEA</small>

 

 

Commander of the 16th Air Force 4th Fighter Wing's 3rd Squadron, also known as "Lancer Squadron." He comes from a prestigious family, and his father is a Major General in the USEA Allied Forces. Despite that, he joined the rebellion out of a sense of justice and concern for the well-being of his home nation.

 

 

* [[Ace Pilot]]: He's a Steamroller through and through. [[Warmup Boss|For all the good it does him.]]

* [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy|Arrogant Fighter Pilot]]

* [[Blue Blood]]

* [[Braggart Boss]]

* [[Continuity Nod]]: Lancer Squadron's [[Leitmotif]] is done in a style similar to songs from ''[[Ace Combat Zero]]'' such as "Merlon" and "Glatisant." Recall that ''ACZ'' was strongly influenced by [[King Arthur|Arthurian legend]], and Albert's squadron strongly plays up their knightly heritage ...

* [[Leitmotif]]: "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDFgvWNeV2M Skyburn]."

* [[Pride Before a Fall]]: His squadron is first among the ace squadrons fought by Phoenix, in the second mission no less.

* [[This Cannot Be!]]: Albert just can't grasp the idea of being shot down by "mercenary dogs."

* [[Warmup Boss]]

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Unknown (Officially Gratobie, rumored to be Principality of Belka)</small>

 

 

Commander of the USEA's infamous Beast Squadron; an apt name, considering they're widely known to be the most ferocious of the Allied Forces fighter squadrons. Although the squadron is fiercely loyal to Sergei, they've been criticized for their wild behavior many times, and have even been compared to savage pirates.

 

 

* [[Ace Pilot]]: His squadron prefers the Bushwhacker style; he and his squadron attack from ''all'' sides relentlessly and viciously.

* '''[[Blood Knight]]'''

* [[Call Back]]: Sergei refers to Phoenix as a demon during "Toy Box." Another line makes it clear that this is in reference to the [[Ace Combat Zero|Demon Lord of the Round Table]]--

::During that mission's debriefing, Ulrich mentions rumors that Sergei's a former Belkan Air Force pilot who fought in the [[Ace Combat Zero|Belkan War]].

* [[Combat Pragmatist]]: Sergei loves fighting, but he loves ''winning'' even more. He'll do whatever it takes to stack the odds in his favor.

* [[Flunky Boss]]: For the rematch, Sergei recruits two F/A-18E pilots to provide [[Interface Screw|electronic warfare]] support for his squadron. (They're probably meant to be [[wikipedia:Boeing EA-18G Growler|EA-18G Growlers]].)

* [[Recurring Boss]]: If Phoenix participates in Operation Alphaville, he'll wind up fighting Beast Squadron again.

* [[Sociopathic Soldier]]

* [[War Is Glorious]]

 

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::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Northern USEA</small>

 

 

Commander of the 2nd Fleet's illustrious Cocoon Squadron. She's said to have the charisma of a queen, and commands respect from people both below ''and'' above her station. She defected from the USEA Allied Forces due to frustration over its mistreatment of its soldiers.

 

 

* [[Ace Pilot]]: She and her squadron are Pluggers.

* [[A Father to His Men|A Mother to Her Men]]: Camilla regrets losing her squadron members (and her fleet) in battle. Except for Kaio, that good-for-nothing pigeon.

* [[The Dead Have Names]]: Her squadron is the only one in which (some of) her wingmen's names are mentioned; among them, Bruno, Rodrigo, and Kaio.

* [[Dominatrix]]: She's got a streak of this in her. Just listen to how her all-male fighter squadron calls her "Lady" and "Queen" rather than using proper military protocol. Or listen to how she addresses Phoenix personally:

* [[Get Back Here Boss]]: While Phoenix is dealing with the 2nd Fleet, Camilla's squadron pops up to harass him, and retreats once one or two of her wingmen are shot down. After the 2nd Fleet is sunk, the battle begins with Cocoon Squadron proper, only for Z.O.E to [[Bait and Switch Boss|interrupt]] once another wingman is shot down. Camilla may opt to take advantage of the distraction, but will retreat again if another wingman goes down. After Z.O.E is chased off, ''only then'' does Camilla stick around for a fight to the death.

* [[Interservice Rivalry]]: Just as many [[Real Life]] naval aviators do, Catwalk considers Navy fighter pilots to be superior to those in the Air Force.

* [[Nicknaming the Enemy]]: Camilla calls Phoenix "little birdy."

 

::<small>Birthplace<nowiki>:</nowiki> Western USEA (Erusian Republic)</small>

 

 

 

 

* [[Ace Pilot]]: Said to be the epitome of one. Edgar and his squadron prefer Sniper and Bushwhacker tactics.

* [[The Chessmaster]]: A charismatic anti-villain fighter pilot version.

* [[Chess Motifs]]: Edgar's squadron has [[Attack Pattern Alpha|formations]] based on chess piece names.

* [[Leitmotif]]: "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDcwqqDIgYI On the Verge]."

* [[Officer and a Gentleman]]

* [[Retirony]]: Edgar originally planned on retiring before deciding to defect to the Rebels. According to his bio, he died when Phoenix shot him down. He had promised his wife they'd move to a village away from airbases after the war, too.

* [[Smart People Play Chess]]: Edgar plays a verbal game of chess with one of his wingmen on their way to intercept Phoenix as an establishing moment.

* [[Worthy Opponent]]: It's an honor for him to fight Phoenix.

 

Just as enigmatic as its original appearance in ''[[Ace Combat 2]]'', the Z.O.E is a group of aircraft, all painted blood red, that harass Phoenix throughout the campaign. Unlike in ''AC2'', the individual Z.O.E planes are not given ranks, and are all referred to by the same name.

 

 

* [[Attack Drone]]: All implications point to the Z.O.E fighters being unmanned.

* [[Outside Context Villain]]: In the final battle with Z.O.E, Ulrich notes that there's nothing like its last incarnation (ADF-01 FALKEN) in the Allied Forces' databases, and the rebels couldn't possibly have developed this aircraft on their own. The true nature and origins of Z.O.E are left a mystery.

** Even the flavor text for the Zone of Endless medal ''before'' it's earned doesn't give any hints:

* [[Recurring Boss]]

* [[Try and Follow]]: Extra Mission 02. Oh, you thought trying to fly through Seals Bridge canyon on an [[Airstrike Impossible]] was hard enough? How about trying to chase Z.O.E's FALKEN through it at ''high speed?''

* [[Wolfpack Boss|Wolfpack]] [[Bonus Boss]]: Was Z.O.E's FALKEN too easy for you, even on Ace? Never fear! Extra Mission 04 will put you up against a ''whole squadron'' of them. ''After'' you've cleared a beefed-up version of "Fighter's Honor." Oh, and they'll have full access to the [[Frickin' Laser Beams|Tactical Laser System]]. Have fun!

 

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