Operation: Katina

OPERATION KATINA
- The "Free" Erusean Threat -

Background:
It has been one year since the Usean Continental War. Erusea’s government is under reform by the governments of the ISAF. The new provisional government did take much criticism within Erusea. Some of Erusea’s military did not approve of this forced reform and rise up to attack the ISAF once again. A group of Erusean military officers and personnel call themselves the 'Free Erusean' military and capture a munitions factory; giving them an array of weapons at their disposal.

A single aircraft, along with the support of a single AWACS are dispatched by ISAF HQ. The ace pilot Mobius One is selected alone for this mission, since ISAF GHQ has made the astounding announcement that Mobius One's fighting ability matches that of an entire fighter squadron. AWACS Sky Eye has also been dispatched in order to fully accommodate Mobius One's capabilities.

The operation took the small strike force across the entire continent. Combat had re-broken out of areas such as Mount Shenza and Newfield Island. The Free Erusean forces were reliant on transports to fully back their engagements, but these transports were targeted. The loss of these transports did somewhat hinder the Free Erusean forces. However, the presence of the Free Erusean forces was seen in full force, near the end of the conflict.

Large C-5 transports, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and bombers were also encountered by Mobius One. As Operation Katina neared its end, the final mass of Free Erusean forces amassed at their headquarters, off the Erusean coastline. This HQ was a gigantic runway, capable of support all air activities. There were also facilities for naval operations and petrol development/usage. This entire facility was attacked and destroyed by Mobius One. As the operation ended an unexpected final attack was launched against the ISAF ace. Multiple X-02 Wyverns (also known as 'Switchblades') had appeared on the battlefield and attacked Mobius One. At the time, these aircraft were believed to be the best aircraft on the planet. Mobius One became entangled with the Wyverns and a large battle broke out. In an amazing show of skill, Mobius One defeated the X-02s and returned to base.

The Erusean threat is neutralized. Erusean unmanned aircraft were discovered by ISAF forces and are being used to further advance their air force's technological strength; Erusean advanced aircraft, known as X-02s, were also dispatched. The Erusean government reform proceeded smoothly and hostilities have ceased on the Usean continent for now.

SOURCE:
Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War
Official Ace Combat 05 Website

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