108th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Wardog"

108th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Wardog"
AC5 - Osean Air Defense Force

Formation Image - Heartbreak One with Edge -

Background:
The 108th TFS was operational during the Circum Pacific War of 2010. By the end of their service on December 7th, 2010, they had become the most influential and famous fighter Squadron in the Osean Military and feared by the Yuktobanian Military.

Their first Operation was on September 24th, 2010 when they intercepted a damaged Yuktobanian SR-71 Blackbird and engaged incoming fighters. They once again engaged Yuktobanian Forces before the war started, making them the first unit with Experience in the war.

After their Flight Leader, Captain Jack "Heart Break One" Bartlett was shot down, Wardog Four, known as Blaze, had became the flight leader and lead them through out their other operations. Being stationed on Sand Island Air Base, they were constantly on the Front Lines of the war and had seen combat in the battlefields of Yuktobania and Osea, in every climate imaginable.

During the Yuktobania's attempt to invade Sand Island, the "Wardog's" had engaged and destroyed one of Yuktobania's Scinfaxi Class-Super Submarines which were spearheading the Yuktobanian forces. Later, the second sub, the Hrimfaxi was destroyed in the Razgriz Straits while attempting to destroy the Osean invasion forces.

After a week of no fighting and patrolling the Osean Coastlines, they were then called upon to support Osean Troops on Yuktobanian soil in landing operations, and by striking vital targets deep within Yuktobanian Air Space.

During the middle of the war, they were convicted of attacking Civilian Facilities in a Yuktobanian city and were forced to return to Oured for trialg. Thanks to a sudden sneak attack by Yuktobanian Forces, they were sent up to prove their loyalty to Osea and destroyed the enemy forces.

Afterward's, they returned to the frontlines in Yuktobania. During a POW Rescue Operation Kei "Edge" Nagase, Wardog Two, is shot down, but recovered the next day after surviving and evading forces in harsh Arctic Conditions.

A Week later, after her recovery, they supported the large Ground Operation by the Osean army, which crushed the Yuktobanian Main Force in the Jilachi Desert.

Thanks to the success of that operation, they were called back to Osea for a Ceremony by the Osean Vice-President at November City. However, after their fly-over and during the Ceremony Yuktobanian Forces suddenly appeared and attempted to attack the city. During the immense Dog Fight, Wardog Three, Captain Alvin H. Davenport is shot down and killed in action.

Days later, the Wardog return to the frontlines of Yuktobania and support the attack on the Cruik Fortress, Yuktobania's largest and last defense before reaching the Capital city. With the 108th's support the fortress fell. However, when the Wardog returned to base Osean Officials had received information which indicated them to be spies.

During their arrest, they had escaped Osean Military Police and escaped Sand Island Air Base, in multiple T-45 Goshawk, trainers. Captain Hamilton, from the Osean Military Command HQ, gave a general order to shoot down the Wardog on sight and dispatched every fighter squadron in the area.

The Wardog were sighted over an Osean Aircraft "Grave Yard", by the 8492nd Tactical Fighter Squadron and were pursued. However, the 8492nd lost sight of them and returned to base. Later they reappeared on radar. AWACS Thunder Head, now working against them on orders, vectored Marcus "Swordsman" Snow from the Naval Air Force onto them. They were shot down. A Search team was sent to check for survivors, but did not find anything. They were officially listed KIA on December 7th, 2010.

However, it is said that the pilots had escaped and operated under a new name. No details were released unit a Press Conference well after the War's end.

See The Ghosts of Razgriz for information.

Pilot Information:

*Photo not available*

Lt Colonel "Wardog Leader" Ford - Head of the 5th Air Wing

Personal Information:
Name: (First Name Unknown) Ford
Rank: Lt Colonel
Call Sign: Wardog Leader
Nationality: Osean
Age: ?
Sex: Male

Biography:
He is the leader of the 5th Air Wing which the 108th TFS is assigned to. After Captain Bartlett is shot down, he is deployed to take command of the Squadron at Sand Island. During an Air Raid on the Island he is shot down and believed to be killed in action.

Jack"Heartbreak One" Bartlett - Wardog One

Personal Information:
Name: Jack Bartlett
Rank: Captain
Call Sign: Heartbreak One
Nationality: Osean
Age: 42 [ as of 2010 ]
Sex: Male

Biography:
Very little is known about Bartlett's early life, except somewhere in his past his heart was broken by a Yuktobanian woman. He had served during the Belkan War, participating in Operation Battle-Axe at B7R. During the battle, Bartlett was shot down by a Belkan fighter; he would later join up with a Belkan deserter named Wolfgang Buchner. Together, they journeyed back to Osean lines, and the trail went cold until 2010.

15 years later, Bartlett was a leader and CO of the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron, "Wardog" Unit. He was shot down by a missile fired from a spy vessel, but safely ejected. He was thought to have been captured until it was discovered he was aiding a resistance movement in Yuktobania. Eventually he would rescue Nikanor, the Prime Minister of Yuktobania and flew him back to the OFS Kestrel. His last recorded sortie was when he destroyed one of the two SOLG controls in Sudentor, Belka. His status after the Circum-Pacific war remains unknown.

Kei "Edge" Nagase - Wardog Two

Personal Information:
Name: Kei Nagase
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant --- > 1st Lieutenant --- > Captain
Call Sign: Edge
Nationality: Osean
Age: 23 [ as of 2010 ]
Sex: female

Biography:
Edge is one of the few surviving pilots of the Sand Island Incident, where most of the OADF forces stationed at Sand Island were lost. She is passionately concerned (next to downright creepy) about her flight lead. She blames herself for Bartlett being shot down and is eventually shot down herself, causing for a daring Search and Rescue mission where she manages to gather information and be rescued.

Alvin H."Chopper" Davenport - Wardog Three

Personal Information:
Name: Alvin H. Davenport
Rank: Rank: 2nd Lt / 1st Lt / Captain / Lt. Colonel (Posthumous Promotion)
Call Sign: Chopper
Nationality: Osean
Age: 29
Sex: Male

Biography:
Chopper is a nugget based with the OADF in Sand Island and part of Wardog squadron. He eventually becomes Wardog 3 during most missions and usually gives humorous feedback, poking fun at Thunderhead, the AWACS controller. He eventually is shot down in the attack of November City, in an attempt to warn innocent bystanders of evacuation. He is killed.

*Photo not available*

Blaze: - Wardog Four/One

Personal Information:
Name: Unknown
Rank: Major
Call Sign: Blaze
Nationality: Osean
Age: ?
Sex: Male

Biography:
He takes over as the Wardog Flight Lead after Heart Break One is shot down. He is extremely quiet and usually only answering Yes and No Questions. Only one photo is taken of him, though Chopper's elbow is blocking out his face.

"Hans "Archer"Grimm - Wardog Four

Personal Information:
Name: Hans Grimm
Rank: Trainee ---> 2nd Lieutenant ---> Captain
Call Sign: Archer
Nationality: Osean/Belkan
Age: 19 [as of 2010]
Sex: Male

Biography:
Archer is a nugget who barely knows how to fly at first, who joins Wardog squadron during the attack on Sand Island. He becomes somewhat annoying at his self-put downs, but his skill eventually increases making him a good addition to the squadron.

AWACS Thunderhead:

Personal Information:
Name: Unknown
Rank: Air Battle Manager
Nationality: Osean
Age: ?
Sex: Male
Status: Alive

He supports the Wardog Squadron through out the war. He is commonly referred to as Thunder "Block Head" by Chopper. After the Wardog are shot down, he is assigned to another squadron. Thunder Head supports the 8492nd TFS as they pursue the Wardog during their escape. When the Wardog disappear, then reappear, Thunder Head vectors Marcus Snow onto them and they are shot down.

2Lt Peter N."Pops"Beagle

Personal Information:
Name: Peter Beagle
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Call Sign: "Pops"
Nationality: ??
Age: 56
Sex: Male

Biography:
Pops is a mechanic working for the Osean Air Defense Force based in Sand Island, who often gives advice to nuggets and Aces about anything they need help with. Eventually, the truth about Pops is revealed, making it clear that his real nationality is not Osean and that he's in fact a former Belkan Ace who defected to Osea with the help of Bartlett. He was originally tasked to launch nuclear weapons against his own country.

Kirk:

Biography:
Kirk is Chopper's dog and Wardog Squadron's mascot. He is the only dog in known history to be able to eject out of an airplane with no problems.

*108th "Wardog" Patch*

SOURCES:
Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War (the game itself)
Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War
Official Ace Combat 05 Website
Namco CH Ace Combat 05 Website

ACCREDITATION:
Ribbon-Crimson for cutting out the 108th's Patch

*Original Article by Ribbon-Blue*