The Ace Combat Timeline 2.0

The ACE COMBAT TIMELINE 2.0
- the newest version of the AC Timeline. -

Formed: November 22nd, 2004.
New Format: February 13th, 2007.
Re-Format: June 17th, 2008.
Last Updated: September 24th, 2009.

This is the newest version of the original Ace Combat Timeline, made by Ribbon-Blue and refined by everyone at the Electrosphere.info. This version of the Ace Combat Timeline includes links to in depth articles on certain events and has been reformatted to fit Electrosphere 2.0 standards.

Many of the events seen on this timeline come from Ace Combat sources; ranging from the Ace Combat games themselves, and translated sources from Namco-Bandai websites and even strategy guides and game books. These sources were utilized in order to get every bit of information accurate and into order. Also, be forewarned that this timeline is full of spoilers.

- All text which is in orange is believed to be in an entirely different universe.

- All of the confirmed information is in white text.

- All text in blue text is new

- All text in green is semi-confirmed or very likely to be true.

- All text in grey is unconfirmed.

65 Million B.C.E. (Approx.)
- A massive asteroid impacts somewhere on the planet. This results in a mass-extinction of both plant and animal life from both the catastrophic impact and the debris which is thrown up in the atmosphere from the crater; resulting in the reflection of thermal radiation from the sun.

1300's: (Approx.)
- King Aurelius II is born in the Kingdom of Gracemeria.

- Gracemeria, a large and prosperous port city surrounded by fertile farmland, is a continual battleground due to the immense value of the land surrounding it. Ironically, the fertile land is turned desolate and insecure by the fighting that is supposed to ensure its safety. In response, King Aurelius II raises a militia made up of people of the region and drives the foreign armies out of the area. After being idolized by the local people, Aurelius has a golden statue of himself in his battle armor made. The statue is later given to a unit of soldiers. The unit wins every battle it participates in and is regarded as invincible. Such fame grows around the unit that when enemy soldiers would see a unit carrying the "Golden King", they laid down their weapons and stopped fighting. Aurelius II then manages to unite the warring nations into a single United Kingdom of Emmeria. Lasting peace reigns for centuries, until Emmeria is invaded by Estovakia during the Anean Continental War of 2015.

1500's: (Approx.)
- Osea's 3rd Naval Fleet comes into existence.

1905:
- Belka becomes the first nation to use an airplane as a military craft in what is referred to as the Osean War.

1910:
- The Osean War concludes; with Osea as the victor.

1945:
- Belka enters a war with nations around it and manages to secure lands outside of its southern borders. (most likely South Belka). After this acquisition, the Osean continent including Osea itself regard Belka as a threat.

1953:
- ITTC INC. is established as Usea's government-operated telephone and telegraph company.

1970: (Approx.)
- War continues in and around Belka as it continues to promote expansionism. Fighting begins on the southern and western borders.

- Osea and Yuktobania, two of the world's superpowers, enter a "cold war". Trade is stopped and the two nations immerse themselves in a tense political standoff. Both governments utilize brinkmanship in attempts to make the opposition back down in fear. Their militaries compete for dominance and space programs take higher priorities as the two countries try to establish supremacy. War seems apparent, and states of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) to countervailing strategies are reached.

1973:
- Belka continues to advance into countries close to their borders. Their elite Belkan Air Force leads the way as the ground forces, spurred on by their leaders, annex their conquered lands as Belkan territories.

1980: (Approx.)
- The Cold War between Osea and Yuktobania escalates further. The arms race advances, and Yuktobania pushes forward into weapons research. Osea, in response, develops the Self-Defense Initiative (SDI). In the future, these developments will produce Yuktobania's Scimfaxi-class of submarines and Osea's Arkbird space plane program.

1981 - 1984:
- The Belkan military sets its sights on their small neighbour of Recta - starting the Rectan War. For a short time, the Belkan air force is pushed back by the smaller yet more experienced Rectan Air Force. Belka's top brass sends in it's elite squadron, the 126th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The "Silber" squadron turns the tide of the war, most notably with the victory at Mt. Mainz where they finally claim air superiority after several days of the Rectan Air Force maintaining air superiority above the area. Belkan troops are now able to take Calle City, where the Rectan Liberation front is camped. Destroying the majority of their air force at Mt. Mainz and the Liberation Front at Calle City, the Belkan military has little opposition throughout the rest of the war. Recta is completely annexed by early 1984.

1985:
- A group of unidentified aircraft cross into Belkan airspace and fly over the Crescence Islands. In response, Belka scrambles the famous 126th Tactical Fighter Squadron with orders to intercept and destroy them. The "Silber" squadron destroys the aircraft without much, if any, resistance. Analysis of their flight paths show that their were on course from somewhere in Wellow. The incident is heavily invesitgated, but little information is found and the investigation is eventually dropped. Later, it will be known as the Ware incident.

1986:
- Yuktobania's southern border breaks out in conflict against the Republic of Kaluga, known then as the Tyumen Dispute. [--More Information on: the Tyumen Dispute--]

1987:
- The era of federalism begins with the Principality of Belka being the leader. As the military budget begins to increase, political authority is delegated to the Eastern Countries. As a result, the troops stationed in those areas return to Belka.

- The State of Northeast Belka declares its independence, deciding on the city of Mons as its capital. Housing different peoples of separate ethnic background, the new state is soon christened the FATO Nations.

- Yuktobania launches an operation against coup d'etat forces led by the Heum Administration in the Republic of Romny. [--More Information on: the Romny Conflict--]

- The Belkan government begins a Federal Law Review in light of recent economic and social instabilities within their country. Following this, two eastern territories are granted permission to secede, in hopes of revitalizing Belka's economy.

1988:
- On May 12th, The Republic of Ustio is formed out of south-east Belka. This further hurts Belka's economy.

1990:
- The Osean Federation announces their "Rearmament Declaration of 1990". This bolsters the power and numbers of the Osean military as a whole.

1991:
- The Belkan Federation sells its remaining lands to the eastern neighboring countries of Sapin, Gebet, Ustio, and the FATO Nations on August 29th, 1991. The Belkan economy immediately takes a downturn and the unemployment levels skyrocket. Belka decides to cede its northern and southern part of the Great Lakes to Osea, hoping to stimulate their economy. The borders of this new Belka are drawn according to common cultural and ethnic background regions.

- The Belkan government enters a state of unrest. During this time the public calls for order to be restored. Amidst the chaos, the extreme right-wing party of Belka takes power on December 12th, 1991.

- Four days after the new fascist government takes power in Belka, Recta and Gebet are formed with the new land gathered from the Belkan Federation. Ratio's western border swells, and the Republic of Ustio gains the B7R region, which, after geological and seismic studies, is found to be extremely wealthy in resources.

- On 2 September, an article published in a Yuktobanian magazine informs the public of the new Scinfaxi-class submarine. Though still in development, it is hailed as the battleship of the new age. The current Osean Minister of Foreign Affairs states that the ship is similar to the Dragonet-class submarine seen in the arsenal of the FCU. Questions are raised about the originality of the Scinfaxi design.

1994:
- An International Union of Astronomers (IUA) Observatory sights an asteroid, and labels it '1994XF04.' Scientists fear that it has a high possibility of impacting or passing extremely close by Earth. The USEA government calls for an international summit to be held in order to discuss the threat of 1994XF04, also called 'Ulysses.' During the summit, the FCU, IUS, and National Missile Defense Agency prepare plans to destroy 1994XF04, or somehow alter its course. [--- More Information on: [The Legacy of the Ulysses XF041994 Asteroid].--]

1995:
-- Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War:
- Belka spontaneously invades its neighboring nations and begins the Belkan War. The conflict tips into Belkan favor early in its life, as Belka occupies Osean-, Sapinish-, and Ustian-controlled territories. Ustio's military is crushed and most of the country is occupied, save for the mountain range in the east. In response, the Ustian government hires a large amount of foreign mercenaries that supplement the remnants of its domestic air forces and, along with the Osean Federation, push Belka out of Ustio. Known as Offensive Campaign #4101, this counterattack leads to the invasion of South Belka, and the war begins to turn against Belka. The right-wing Belkan government's response is the detonation of seven nuclear weapons in the Waldreich Mountains on June 6th, 1995, much to the world's horror. However, the Allies (Osea, Ustio, Yuktobania and Sapin) sign a treaty with Belka in an extremely public ceremony in Lumen, on the Osea-Belka border. This treaty severely limits Belka's military size and divides some of its territory. This treaty marks the end of the Belkan war. A terrorist group known as "A World With No Boundaries" made up of war-weary soldiers on both sides, takes control of Belkan material and wages a short campaign. This campaign is cut short as they are soon crushed by the Allies. [--- More Information on: [The Belkan War] --- and the "World With No Boundaries" conflict.--]

- Belka enters a state of isolationism in order to stabilize their country economically, financially, militarily and politically.

- During the fighting at Hoffnung, Belka, the allies capture the Belkan ADFX-01"Morgan" prototype fighter aircraft.

- In response to the looming 1994XF04 threat, the USEA government decides to design and construct a superweapon capable of destroying the Ulysses fragments before they strike the Earth. The project known as "Stonehenge" involves some of the greatest minds in Usea, and due to diplomatic reasons the weapon's construction begins in neutral San Salvacion.

--Air Combat / Ace Combat:
- Terrorist groups band together and collectively overpower several of the world's smaller armed forces. In desperation, the threatened governments hire foreign mercenaries for a counteroffensive. The impact of this conflict on the Stonehenge project and other Asteroid Defense systems is unknown.

1996:
- Belka's new government signs a treaty with the Allied forces. Osea and Yuktobania provide the southern countries with support to rebuild after the Belkan War. Belka begins its road to recovery and goes into a period of reform. As a show of "goodwill" between Osea and Belka, the Osean military incorporates an entire fighter squadron into the Osean Air Defense Force (OADF) comprised of Belkan aces from the last war.

- The terrorist faction "The Falcons of Dawn" are formed and begin terrorist operations against the Osean Federation.

- Surviving members of "A World With No Boundaries" plan to assassinate the Osean president. However, a member in their ranks informs the Osean authorities and after an engagement, all but their leader are killed by Osean Special Forces.

- The Belkan 'Rald Party' is dismantled.

- On the Usean continent, hostilities begin to rise between forces from Erusea and FCU troops. The FCU troops are ordered to pull out of the Republic of Amber and the Independent State of Ugellas in order to avoid conflict.

- The FCU military announces that Commander Robert Taylor will become Chief of Staff. Due to the unexpected death of Michael Riass in June of this year, Taylor is chosen quickly and takes office. The rocket launch facility in the Comona Islands is named in honor of the deceased Michael Riass.

1998: (est.)
-- Ace Combat 2:
In mid-1998 - A rebel force arises in the USEA and begins a coup d'etat; occupying several major Usean cities and military bases. They have the country in a stranglehold in a matter of days. However, due to the Usean government's situation with the Ulysses asteroid approaching, they most likely were not focusing on the armed conflict in their nation as the possible Ulysses asteroid impact was of immediate priority. However, the government dispatches the Special Tactical Fighter Squadron "Scarface" to counterattack and stop the coup. Scarface squadron attacks the rebels and drives them out of Usean places of interest. Fighting takes place all across USEA, but several key battles are fought in states that are assisting in some way the construction of the Stonehenge Turret Network. The rebels' motives are not clear to this day. [--- More Information on: [the Usean Rebellion]--]

- Two new combat aircraft, the XFA-27 and ADF-01 are first deployed in combat during the Usean Rebellion. Their outstanding maneuverability, weapons systems, technology and speed give them an edge over a vast majority of the combat aircraft of this era. These are the first two "super" aircraft in the Ace Combat series. Later, the XFA-27 becomes the first super plane to shoot down another super plane.

1999:
- The Ulysses fragments pass through the Roche Limit and rain down on the planet in a cataclysm unequaled in human history. Millions of lives are lost as the Usean continent is showered with fragments, mostly in central and western USEA. The Anean continent also experiences heavy damage, especially Estovakia, which effectively changes the country forever.

2000:
- The Usean Refugee Dispute occurs during this time and results in Erusea's new hostility towards nations on the Usean continent. This event begins in the year 2000 and lasts until 2003.
--- More Information on: [The Usean Refugee Dispute]--]

- On the Anean continent, Emmerian and Estovakian reconstruction efforts towards the Federal Republic of Estovakia begin.

2003:
- The Euro-Asian Public Network is established. The Usean broadcast system allows announcements to be made across the entire Usean continent.

- The Erusean military suddenly puts Stonehenge under its authority and occupies the Stonehenge electromagnetic launcher facility located in San Salvacion around August 22nd. All communications with personnel in the facility are lost. During the raid of the facility, one of the guns receives a direct bomb hit and is rendered useless.

- The Usean Treaty Organization withdraws support of Erusea as a whole. The FCU calls for the return of Stonehenge, its hostages and the immediate removal of all Erusean forces from San Salvacion. This ultimatum was to be met by September 14th of 2003.

- FCU president Robert Sinclair announces that the 11 nations which make up a continental-national economic alliance are to disband their current alliance and join with the FCU to form the Independent State Allied Forces (ISAF). The ISAF later gains five more nations and becomes an alliance of 16 nations. This coalition force declares itself to be a defensive group; of course this was argued due to the Erusean threat.

- The Erusean military suddenly attacks the newly formed Independent State Allied Forces on all fronts across the Usean continent. The ISAF is caught off-guard by this sudden offensive. With lack of air support, due to Erusea's sudden use of Stonehenge as a continental-range anti-aircraft weapon, the ISAF is pushed east across the continent until they are out of Stonehenge's effective range on the continent's east-coast. With Los Canas overrun, ISAF GHQ was relocated on the nearby island nation of North Point.

2004 - 2005:
-- Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
In 2004, the Erusean military starts to be pushed back by a sudden surge of ISAF forces on the eastern coastline. The ISAF manages to destroy multiple vital facilities and establish a foothold on the Usean continent. Erusea throws its entire force at the ISAF, who advances across the entire continent, but to no avail. The ISAF liberates much of their lost territory, destroying Stonehenge in the process and regains full air operations across the continent. Soon, all occupied Usean territory is freed and Erusea itself is invaded. The main ISAF force besieges the Erusean capital city in mid-2005, but this does not put a definitive end to the war. The remaining Erusean officers flee to Megalith, a newly-built super weapon and attempt to continue the fight from there. Megalith and the survivors are destroyed in a daring ISAF raid and the war is officially put to an end. [--- More Information on: [the Usean Continental War]--]

- In 2004, the Republic of Anea initiative is founded. This movement calls for the merging of the Republic of Emmeria, Federal Republic of Estovakia and Kingdom of Nordennavik into one continental nation. The Preparatory Agency for the Republic of Anea is also founded.

- In 2005, A documentary by Osean Broadcast Company reporter Brett Thompson airs on international television. It is called: "Warriors and The Belkan War". In it he interviews the top ace pilots of the Belkan War and listens to their experiences in battles from 1995 in order to find out the truth behind the Belkan War and the accomplishments of a mercenary known as "Demon Lord". It is a large success which reopens the world's minds about the Belkan War.

- By 2005, The Belkan terrorist group "The Falcons of Dawn" is confirmed to be responsible for several terrorist attacks against the Osean Federation.

- After the end of the Usean Continental War and with Stonehenge's destruction, Osea uses its Arkbird to destroy any Ulysses fragments which remained a threat to the planet. With the unexpected help of Yuktobania's Anti-Space Debris Hyper Laser, the Arkbird is successful in removing 80% of any Ulysses fragments which come into earth's vicinity. Usea and Verusea also support this new space program alongside Yuktobania wholeheartedly. This step also strengthens relations between Osea and Yuktobania.

2006:
-- Operation Katina
It is now one year since the Usean Continental War. Erusea's government is under reform by the governments of the ISAF. However, some of Erusea's military does not approve of this forced reform and rise up to attack the ISAF once again. The 'Free Erusean' military has a munitions factory at their disposal. ISAF HQ dispatches a single aircraft, along with the support of a single AWACS. The ace pilot "Mobius 1" is selected alone for this mission. The Erusean threat is neutralized. The Erusean government's reform proceeds smoothly and hostilities have ceased on the Usean continent for now. [--- More Information on: Operation Katina --]

2007:
- April of 2007. The Lyes United Front (LUF), within the Federal Republic of Estovakia, takes control of western Estovakia, including the former capital of the region, declaring themselves orthodox. Seeking to recommence support activities for Estovakia, Emmeria reviews the LUF's original restoration plans for Estovakia and provides assistance. The Lyes United Front quickly takes advantage of this Emmerian support and uses it to oppress opposing parties. The city of Glednia refuses the rule of the LUF and suffers 200,000 deaths because of an LUF campaign which had cut all supply lines into the city. Soon after this, other factions across the continent arise to challenge the Lyes United Front with force. This is the beginning of the Estovakian Civil War. [--- More Information on: the Estovakian Civil War --]

2008:
- The "Arkbird Declaration". This event is a unified attempt to bring peace to the world by sweeping out any major issues that are on the planet. The G7 Summit is held aboard the Arkbird, the Osean space plane, which was built as a result of the "Cold War" between Yuktobania and Osea. This summit includes the nations of Verusea, Yuktobania, Osea, Central Usea, Nordland and Anea (Possibly the Preparatory Agency for the Republic of Anea on the behalf of the Anean countries.). Erusea is also invited and after discussions, attends the meeting. This meeting eases tensions between Yuktobania and Osea, Erusea and the ISAF, solves the Usean Refugee problem and institutes the comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty and the second Strategic Arms Reduction treaty. These treaties severely restrict these nation's ability to test and manufacture nuclear weapons.

- Due to Estovakian domestic disorder, the Republic of Anea initiative is completely frozen until more favourable conditions arise.

2010:
-- Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War
Yuktobania suddenly declares open war on Osea and attacks all Osean facilities on their western coast. The attack comes as a shock to the Oseans. The Oseans attempt to reform their military, but are in too much disarray to launch a counteroffensive. A group of pilots stationed at Sand Island manage to change the tide of the war and the Osean military goes on the offensive. The war eventually spreads to the Yuktobanian continent as casualties mount. Soon each side vows that they will never surrender until the opposition is defeated. A hatred forms on either side as innocent civilians become casualties. The Osean military presses forward on the Yuktobanian continent, taking heavy losses from the Yuktobanian military. The group of pilots from Sand Island are then found to be spies and are believed to have been killed by a pilot of the Osean Maritime Defense Force (OMDF) as they attempted to escape. However, this is a plan made by ex-Belkan operatives within each military in an act of retribution to make Osea and Yuktobania pay for the events which took place in 1995. The Sand Island pilots return as the "Demons of Razgriz" and unveil the truth behind the Circum-Pacific War. A combined Osean-Yuktobanian force attacks the Belkan "Grey Men" in Sudentor; their goal is to destroy completely destroy the Belkan forces. In the end, after two pivotal battles, the "Grey Men" are defeated and the Circum-Pacific War comes to a close. [--- More Information on: the Circum-Pacific War --]

- Albert Genette, an Osean reporter who has worked alongside the 108th Osean Air Defense Force Tactical Fighter Squadron, better known as the "Demons of Razgriz", has become a vital source of information on the truth behind the Leasath-Aurelian War. With his position, he has helped spread the truth behind the war.

- Emmerian assistance to Estovakia, mainly to the Lyes United Front, is officially cut off due to the misuse of this support.

- A top-secret aircraft known as the ADF-01F is completed. This aircraft, known as the "Falken" uses TLS technology seen on the ADFX "Morgan" models. It also uses a prototype 360-degree digital screen system. This is the first version of a technology that would appear a decade later in 2020, known as "COFFIN".

2010 - 2016: (Approx.)
- General Resources LTD. comes into existence.

2011:
- Emmeria-Estovakian reconstruction measures are suspended because of the raging civil war in Estovakia.

2013:
- An Osean peace convention is held with countries around the world. President Harling of the Osean Federation makes an announcement stating that information concerning the events during the Circum-Pacific War would be released in 2020.

- The Estovakian Civil war ends with the Eastern Faction as the victor. "The Generals" implement martial law over the Federal Republic of Estovakia and take complete control of the nation.

2014:
- General Resource LTD is founded. General Resource's business grows substantially over the next decade. General Resource LTD. soon becomes the leading company within the fields of engineering sciences, software and military equipment.

- Plans to recommence Emmerian-Estovakian reconstruction of the Federal Republic of Estovakia are set in motion.

2015-2016:
-- Ace Combat 06: Fires of Liberation
- Estovakia, under the command of a military dictatorship, initiates a surprise invasion of its neighbour, Emmeria. Using the superior military power of the P-1112 Aigaion and its Nimbus missiles as well as its ace squadron, Strigon Team, Estovakia is able to conquer all of continental Emmeria pushing the Emmerians onto Khesed. After reorganizing their forces, the Emmerians are able to recapture Khesed and launch a landing in Anea. After pressing into the continent, the Emmerians come under assault from the Aigaion again. The Emmerians place high priority on the destruction of the command cruiser Aigiaon, and are able to launch a successful attack on it. The Aigaion's destruction marks a vital turning point in the war.

Soon afterwards, the Emmerians retake Ragno fortress and press on towards Gracemeria, their fallen capital. However, they are forced to stop the advance due to a WMD threat from the Estovakians. The Emmerians are able to locate the WMDs and eliminate them. This allows the Emmerians, through fierce fighting, to retake their capital. The ground war was over.

The Estovakians begin to use a secondary super weapon; the electromagnetic meteor interception gun "Chandelier", which they use to fire warhead-packed cruise missiles at Gracemeria. With the threat of complete annihilation at hand, Emmeria launches a desperate raid on the facility. Due to the noble efforts of the fighter pilots, the attack is successful. The war ends with the overthrow of the Estovakian military government, bringing freedom to both Estovakia and Emmeria.
[--- More Information on: Emmerian-Estovakian War (Anean Continental War) --]
- the destruction of the Chandelier marks the end of the Legacy of the Ulysses XF041994 Asteroid and a new period in history begins.

Between 2010-2019: (Approx.)
- Neucom Inc. is founded by ex-researchers and employees of General Resource LTD. Of the first moves undertaken by Neucom Inc. the acquirement of multiple businesses and organizations, such as the EASA, were made.

2019:
- On the southern area of the Osean continent, the Federal Republic of Leasath enters a civil war. It ends within the same year.

2020:
-- Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Leasath suddenly invades Aurelia without warning with claims that Aurelia exploited Leasath during the Civil War in 2019. The unprepared Aurelian forces are overrun by the Leasath forces lead by General Diego Caspar Navarro. By mid-2020 Aurelia is almost completely occupied by the Leasath military. Gathering what little strength they have left, Aurelia launches an outnumbered counter-attack against the Leasath forces. Though heavily outnumbered, the Aurelian forces manage to claim victories and regain their land. During the process they destroy Leasath's feared Gleipnir and eventually retake their capital city, Griswall. This is due large in part to the efforts of Gryphus One, also known as "the Southern Cross". General Diego Caspar Navarro flees to the nearby Danern Straits to finish production of Leasath's newest weapon, a super-aircraft codenamed "Fenrir". The facility in the Danern straights is attacked by the Aurelian Air Force, led by Gryphus One, and destroyed along with the Fenrir prototypes. The development Fenrir is later found to be the cause of the Aurelian-Leasath War. [--- More Information on: Leasath-Aurelian War --]

- The truth behind the Leasath-Aurelian War is found, thanks to a traveling Osean reporter who went to the battle area for a story in a newspaper. His name was Albert Genette, the same reporter who worked along side the Osean 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron also known as the "Demons of Razgriz" a decade earlier in 2010.

- The XR-45 Cariburn and YR-302 Fregata are created in 2020. They are the first two aircraft / military vehicles to be equipped with early versions of the COFFIN systems, a technology that will be seen as standard in the 2040s. This is a turning point in technology and history itself. By the end of 2020 the COFFIN system is developed and redefined, for decades on end, until it becomes the main combat system used on every military vehicle in the world: tanks, aircraft and many other vehicles. Much of the technology and designs of the Cariburn and Fregata are believed to have been early aircraft designs by Neucom Inc.

- An aircraft known as the YR-99 Forneus is used during the Leasath-Aurelian War. This aircraft bears a strong resemblance to Neucom's R-100 Delphinus series which will appear 20 years later. It is advertised as a prototype for the next generation fighter aircraft and is believed to be a Neucom Delphinus Series prototype.

- The Osean government publicly de-classifies information on the "Ghosts of Razgriz". Along with flight data, mission statements and other military data, personal identities are also revealed. The four pilots are named as followed: Kei Nagase (RZ Two), Hans Grimm (RZ Three) Marcus Snow (RZ Four) and the last pilot only known as 'Blaze'. Information of this pilot is extremely vague and otherwise inaccurate. One pilot is killed in action when the air raid at November City occurs. His name is Alvin H. Davenport.

- A new era begins. Many of the world's countries are in the process of being taken over by worldwide multi-billion dollar corporations such as Neucom INC. and General Resource LTD. Many countries are transformed into mere shadows of their former selves.

2023:
- The ITTC INC. is privatized and open for a new owner.

2024:
- General Resource buys out ITTC INC.

2026:
- A terrorist faction operating within the USEA is suppressed by the General Resource Defense Force (GRDF).

2028:
- The "DOE" Plan is initiated. The DOE Plan is a top secret General Resource Military research project which focuses on sublimation or computerization development. Sublimation would allow a human to turn all information and in a sense, their very being, into computer software. This would allow a human the ability to discard their body and live within the Electrosphere. The person to come up with the concept and leader of the DOE Plan is 'Youko Martha Inoue'.

2030:
- General Resource begins the "Power Project".

- The General Resource LTD. "DOE" (Military Research Center) headed by Yoko Inoue attempts to test the theory of sublimation. This theory states that it is possible to produce a dead copy of a human being in the Electrosphere. However, an accident occurs during the team's research and General Resource abandons the continuation of research. This accident is later found to be a planned assassination. All occupants of the DOE Research Center were killed but Abyssal Dision, the DOE test subject, who was successfully subliminated and transferred into the Electrosphere. Abyssal Dision becomes the first human in history to successfully survive the procedure and leaves his body behind.

2031:
- The ITTC INC. expands its services to include video mail and video phone services. It also allows the exchange of images, voice and text information on the Electrosphere in real time.

2032:
-- Ace Combat Advance
In 2032, globalization blurs the borders between countries. Corporations begin to gain power around the world. Of these corporations, General Resource LTD. becomes a super power and used its Air Strike Force (ASF), a military group, to destroy any factions that threaten them. An international military force is organized, Spearheaded by the United Air Defense (UAD) Force. This international military launches operations against General Resource LTD. With successful operations against General Resource LTD. and after protecting their super carrier "Yamatio", the UAD successfully repels the General Resource Forces and defeats the corporation. General Resource attempts to use nuclear weaponry in a last ditch effort, but is stopped by the UAD. Though this is a defeat for General Resource LTD., the corporation has grown immensely and is little affected by it.

- General Resource announces its release of "Data Swallow", a computer operating system. This system includes a browser which allows access to various excerpts of information in the Electrosphere. This is made possible by an application in "Data Swallow" known as 'Peek-A-Boom'; it searches the Electrosphere using a selected keyword and displays all relevant data with a color image.

- Neucom Inc. announces its entry into spacecraft development. From here on, Neucom Inc. attempts to enter a state of peace with General Resource LTD., despite rising tensions between the two companies.

- In July of 2032 General Resource LTD begins a new project. This project, known only as Project "Night Raven", is a joint effort of various fields of General Resource LTD. The project's origin is in the General Resource RDI division.

2033:
- The Neucom Visual System, a program broadcasting service on the "Electrosphere", becomes operational. The NVS becomes Neucom's main broadcasting system.

- Neucom Inc. grows quickly due to their employment of excellent and talented research staffs, despite their nationality and research origins. Examples of this are the acquisition of bankrupt government-operated agencies and corporate development/research teams made obsolete due to governmental downsizing. This succes is also thanks to their successive line of, "Radical" aircraft which have taken the world's military aviation market by storm. Of their many aircraft, the R-100 Delphinus series becomes their prime fighter line.

2034:
- Neucom Inc. establishes a global satellite network in order to network plans for its space strategy.

2035:
- The General Broadcasting System (GBS) is established. The GBS becomes General Resource's privately-owned Electrosphere broadcast system.

3036:
- Project Night Raven is completed. However, information about the completed project is still highly classified.

2037:
- The "Power Project" is completed.

- Neucom Inc. forms a self-defense force known as the 'Neucom Emergency Unit' (NEU). Though the unit is intended as a security guard, it quickly expands into a full-scale paramilitary force due to multiple disagreements and rising tensions with General Resource LTD. in the second half of the 2030s.

- Gabriel W. Clarkson is appointed the Representative position for the Universal Peace Enforcement Organization.

2038:
- Neucom Inc. announces their new product the "nano-byte" This nano-scaled technology can adapt to extreme conditions and self-replicate. This makes them great for construction and space development as well as a new energy source potentially replacing nuclear energy.

- The UPEO is forced to intervene between Neucom Inc. and General Resource LTD. Militarily, and announces the formation of the "Special Armed Response Forces" (SARF).

2039:
- Neucom Inc. completes construction of "Megafloat", a large floating city located in the Gulf of St. Ark. It can be said that "Neucom makes the impossible possible".

2040:
- The Faith Park Dispute. General Resource LTD. sees an opportunity to gain economic dominance over Neucom Inc. and attempts it. A large conflict erupts in the Faith Park Territory. After the 'Faith Park Dispute' hostilities between Neucom Inc. and General Resource begin to include military actions.

- Data Swallow Version 3.2.2 goes on sale.

- Neucom Inc. and General Resource have multiple small breakouts of conflict. In a few cases the NEU and the GRDF engage one another over city airspace resulting in collateral damage and civilian casualties. Despite UPEO and NUN sanctions, conflicts continue to break out. Neucom especially goes against UPEO sanctions and continues to fly their transports over General Resource territory.

-- Ace Combat 03: Electrosphere
Neucom Inc. declares war on General Resource LTD. and goes on the offensive against them. When the UPEO finally engages and destroys an NEU transport Group. The UPEO scrambles to extinguish any Neucom aggression, while participating in training missions with GRDF Pilots. UPEO does not have the power or resources on their side to manage such a large scale conflict. Neucom Inc. takes a toll of damage from UPEO and General Resource attacks on Neucom facilities. The UPEO are stretched too thin and their power begins to deplete. A revolutionary group known as the Ouroboros then rises from the shadows, and begins to attack each side. The UPEO's Supreme Commander is found to be a part of the Ouroboros. He had used the UPEO to carry out missions which would be used to fuel the conflict; deceiving all of the UPEO personnel. UPEO pilots brake away and begin attacks on the Ouroboros. The Ouroboros fall to a combined force of UPEO and Neucom Inc. after multiple engagements across the Usean continent. [--- More Information on: [the Corporate War of 2040]--]

SOURCE:
Air / Ace Combat
Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat Advanced
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Official Ace Combat 6 Website
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Official Ace Combat X Website
NamcoCH. ACX Website
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Official Ace Combat Zero Website
Namco CH Ace Combat Zero Website
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Official Ace Combat 5 Website
Namco CH Ace Combat 5 Website
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Official Ace Combat 04 Website Shattered Skies.net
Mitoro's AC4/5 Website
Official Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Guide Book [Japanese]
Official Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Guide Book [English/Japanese]

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