Ace Combat Timeline
From Electrosphere
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 exact dates.
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 for warned that this timeline is full of Spoilers. Also, I'd like to say that this timeline is a new version of the original Ace Combat Timeline and not a copy from those seen on any other Ace Combat Website. This can be said since Ribbon-Blue, the inital creator of this Timeline, saw that an Ace Combat Timeline did not exist (in any language) in the first place.
STARTED: November 22nd, 2004. NEW FORMAT DATE: February 13th, 2007. LAST UPDATED: October 2nd, 2007.
1905
-Belka was the first nation to use an airplane as a military craft in what is reffered to as the Osean War.
1910
-The Osean War concluded in 1910, with Osea as the victor.
1945
-Belka enters war with nations around it and manages to secure lands outside of it's southern borders. This area is known as "South Belka". After this Belka becomes a threat throughout the Osean Continent.
1953
-ITTC INC is established as Usea’s government-operated telephone and telegraph company.
1970
-Belka promotes expansionism in order to gain more lands for it’s people. Also, during this time they regroup their Air Force. Belka begins annexing Eastern Countries, while fighting along it’s own borders in the West.
- Sometime during the 1970s Yuktobania and Osea enter a "Cold War". The two super powers cease all relations and communications, while attempting to build up their industrial strength; they jocky for the postition as the leading super power on the planet. States of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) to Countervailing Strategies were reached.
1973
-As Belka's operations take it's troops into different countries. Their efforts Belka gain even more land outside of it's borders. Soon, nations surrounding Belka are occupied by the Belkan Military.
1980
The Osean-Yuktobanian Cold War is in full effect. The arms race between the two nations begins to elevate, causing Yuktobania to push forward in weapons development and Osea to develop their Self Defense Initiative (SDI) Program. Decades later, these SDI Programs produce Yuktobania's Scinfaxi-class Submarines and Osea's Arkbird Space Plane.
1981 - 1984
-The Belkan Military now sets it’s sights on Neighboring Recta (The Rectan War). Initally, the Belkan Military, mostly the Air Force was being pushed back by the smaller, but more experienced Rectan Air Force. The Belkan Air Force dispatches it's best pilots to combat them, the Belkan Air Force's 126th Tactical Fighter Squadron 'Silber'. They turn the tide of the war; most noticeably at Mt. Mainz where they claimed Air Superiority, allowing Belkan Troops to take Calle City where the Rectan Liberation Front encamped. The Belkan Military then had little problems with the Rectan Forces and continued their expansion. Belka now gained land in the Recta.
1985
-An unknown group of fighters fly over the Crescence Islands. The fighters were intercepted immediately by the, now famous 126th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The unknown fighters are quickly destroyed. Judging from the location the fighters appeared it is speculated that they may have come from Wellow or Osea. The incident, later known as the "Ware Incident" is investigated, but provides no answers.
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 with the Principality of Belka being the leader. As the military budget began to increase, political authority was delegated to the Eastern countries. As a result, the troops stationed in those areas returned to Belka.
-The State of North-East Belka declares independence and chooses their capital to be Mons. This territory later becomes known as the FATO Nations.
-Yuktobania launches an operation against Coup de'tat 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 were granted permission to secede, in hopes revitalizing Belka's economy.
1988
On May 12th, The Republic of Ustio is formed out of South-East Belka; however, this did not help Belka's economy.
1990
The Osean Federation announces their "Rearmarment Declaration of 1990". This bolstered the power and numbers of the Osean Military as a whole.
1991
-The Belkan Federation sold its remaining lands to the eastern neighboring countries of Sapin, Ustio, Gebet and the FATO Nations, on August 29th, 1991. Simultaneously, the economy began to take a downturn and the number of the unemployed increased. Belka decided to cede its northern and southern part of the Great Lakes to Osea for the purpose of revitalizing the economy. The lines were drawn between Belka and the two eastern independent countries according to each race.
-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 Facists take power in Belka, Recta and Gebet are formed with the new land gathered from the Belkan Federation. Ratio also gains more lands across it's Western Border. Ustio gains the resource rich B7R reigon
-On Sepetember 2nd, a Yuktobanian Article is published and tells of a new Super-Ship, known officially as the Scinfaxi-Class Submarine. Though still in development it was hailed as the "Battleship of the new age". The current Osean Minister of Foregin Affairs had ted that the ships were similar to that of the Dragonet-class Nuclear Submarines which were in possession of the FCU on the Usean Continent. Questions were raised about this finding.
1994
-An asteroid, first labeled '1994XFO4', and later renamed 'Ulysses', was discovered approaching the Earth's atmosphere, by the International Union of Astronomists (IUA). The Usean government calls for the world's nations to meet on the subject. During the conference the FCU, IUA and NMD Agencies (National Missile Defense) meet and begin to prepare plans to destroy the Ulysses.
1995
-Belka invades the nations surrounding it and begins the Belkan War. The war engulfs the planet. The Belkan Forces quickly gain an upper-hand by occupying it's enemy's territories in Osea, Sapin and Ustio. Nearly all of Ustio is lost to the Belkan Military, but a large scale counter-offensive lead by the Osean Federation and hired Mercenaries, which reformed the Ustian Air Force, pushed the Belkan Military out of Ustio. The offensive then lead to the invasion of South Belka, until North Belka used Nuclear Weapons on June 6th, 1995 to halt the Allied Advance. This caused Osea and the Allied Nations to sigh a Peace Treaty with Belka and ended the Belkan War days later. [--- More Information on: [The Belkan War] --- and the "World With No Boundaries" conflict.--]
-Belka enters a state of isolation in order to stabilize their country economically, financially, militarily and in their state of government.
-After the battle at Hoffnung the Allied Forces acquire the ADFX-01/02 Morgan from the South-Belkan Munitions Plant.
-Across the Ocean, far away from the Belkan War, on the Usean Continent; the Usean Government decides to make Stonehenge, a Super Weapon capable of destroying asteroid fragments even in space. Construction begins immediately. Many FCU member states and Usean allied nations participate in it's construction. Stonehenge is to be created within San Salvacion, a nation which is neutral among the Usean Continent.
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 it's road to recovery and goes into a period of reform. As a show of "good will" between Osea and Belka, the Osean Military incorporates a an entire fighter squadron, comprised of Belkan Aces from the last war.
- "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 a engagement, all but their Leader, is killed by Osean Special Forces.
- The Belkan 'Raid 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.
-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 was chosen quickly and took office. The Rocket Launch Facility in the Comona Islands is named after the deceased Michael Riass. From now on it is known as the "Riass Space Center".
1998
In mid-1998 a Rebel Force arises in Usea, and begins to attack and occupy Usean cities and bases. Due to the Usean Government's situation with the Ulysses approaching, they were not able to fully act against the threat. The Usean Government dispatches the Scar Face Task Force (STFS) to counterattack the Rebellious military forces to stop the coupe de'tat which may over throw a nations government, in it's extremely fragile state. The STFS attack the rebelling military and save the Country’s current government. Fighting took place all across the Usean Continent; mostly in states which were also taking part in the construction of Stonehenge. The Rebel forces were also attacked by these states and the combined forces were able to defeat the Rebelling Forces.[--- More Information on: [the Usean Rebellion]--]
-The XFA-27 and ADF-01 are first deployed in combat, during the Usean Rebellion. They are the first Super Aircraft in Ace Combat History. The XFA-27 later becomes the the first Super-Aircraft to shoot down another Super Aircraft, the ADF-01.
1999
-The Ulysses fragments as it passes the Roche Limit and rain down upon the planet. The Usean Continent takes the brunt of the impact. The Anean Continent also experiances heavy damage; especially within the country known as Estovakia. --- More Information on: [Ulysses 1994XF04 Asteroid]--]
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]--]
2003
-The Euro-Asian Public Network is established. This is a Usea Government operated broadcast system, allowing announcements to be made across the entire continent.
-The Erusean Military suddenly puts Stonehenge under it's authority and occupies the Stonehenge Electromagnetic Launcher Facility 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 recieved a direct bomb hit and was rendered useless.
-The Usean Treaty Organization withdraws support of Erusea as a whole. The FCU calls for the return of Stonehenge, it's hostages and the immediate removal of all Erusean Forces from San Salvacion. This was to be met by September 14th of 2003.
- FCU President Robert Sinclair announces that the 11 nations which made up a Continental-National Economic Alliance were to disband their current alliance and join with the FCU to form the Independent State Allied Forces (ISAF). The ISAF later gained five more nations and became an alliance of 16 nations. This coalition force declared 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 of guard by this sudden offensive. With lack of air support, due to Erusea's sudden use of Stonhenge as a continental ranged anti-aircraft weapon, the ISAF is pushed east, across the continent until they are out of Stonehenge's range on the continent's east-coast. With Los Canas overrun, ISAF GHQ was relocated on the nearby island nation of North Point.
2004
The Erusean Military begins to be pushed back by a sudden surge of ISAF Force, on the eastern-coastline. The ISAF manage to destroy multiple vital facilities and establish a foothold on the Usean Continent. Erusea throws it's entire force at the ISAF, who advance across the entire continent, but to no avail. The ISAF liberate much of their lost territory, destroying Stonehenge in the process and regain full air operations across the continent. Soon, all occupied Usean Territory is freed and Erusea itself is invaded. The Erusean Capital city was sieged in mid-2005 by the main ISAF Force, but this did not end the war completely. The remaining Erusean Officers fled to Megalith, a newly built superweapon and attempted to continue the fight from there. Megalith and the survivors are destroyed in a daring ISAF raid and the war officially ends. [--- More Information on: [the Usean Continental War]--]
-Near the end of the Continental War the ISAF had stumbled across Erusean Facilities and captured an experimental aircraft made by the EASA. It was officially known as the X-02, but named the "Swtichblade" by ISAF Pilots. It is said to have seen action near the end of the war, when it was piloted by ISAF Ace Mobius One.
2005
-A Documentary by Osean Broadcast Company Reptorter named: Brett Thompson is aired on international television. It is called: "Warriors and The Belkan War". He interviewed the Top Ace Pilots of the Belkan War and their experiences in battle from 1995 in order to find out the truth behind the Belkan War and the accomplishments of a Mercenary known as "Demon Lord". It was a large success.
-The Belkan Terrorist Group "The Falcons of Dawn" have been confirmed to be responsible for seven terrorist attacks against the Osean Federation.
-After the end of the Usean Continental War and with Stonehenge's destruction, Osea uses it's Arkbird to destroy any Ulysses Fragments which threatened the planet. With the unexpected help of Yuktobania's Anti-Space Debris Hyper Laser, the Arkbird was successful in removing 80% of any Ulysses Fragments which came into earth's vacinity. Usea and Verusea also supported this new space program, along side Yuktobania, whole heartedly. This step also bettered relations between Osea and Yuktobania.
2006
-- Operation Katina It has been one year since the Erusean war. Erusea’s Government is under reform by the governments of the ISAF. However, some of Erusea’s military do 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 .A single aircraft, along with the support of a single AWACS are dispatched by ISAF HQ. The ace pilot Mobius 1 is selected alone for this mission. The Erusean threat is neutralized. The Erusean government reform proceeded smoothly and hostilities have ceased on the Usean continent for now. [--- More Information on: Operation Katina --]
2008
The "Arkbird Declaration". This event is a unified attempt to bring peace to the world by sweeping out any major issues that were on the planet. The 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 included the nations of Verusea, Yuktobania, Osea, Central Usea, Nordland and Anea (believed to be all nations of Anea). Erusea was also invited and after discussions, came to the meeting. This meeting eased tensions between Yuktobania and Osea, Erusea and the ISAF, solved the Usean Refugee problem and instituted the comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
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 suprises the Oseans. The Oseans attempt to reform their military, but are in too much disarray to launch a large attack. 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 they have defeated their enemy. A hatred forms as innocent civilians are killed on each side. The Osean Military presses forward on the Yuktobanian Continent, taking heavy casualties from the Yuktobanian Military. The Group of pilots from Sand Island are then found to be spies and are killed as they attempted to escape. However, this was a plan made by ex-Belkan operatives within each military, attempting to make Osea and Yuktobania pay for the events which happened 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: 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 Gennett, an Osean reporter who had worked along side the 108th Osean Air Defense Force Tactical Fighter Squadron, better known as the "Demons of Razgriz", had become a vital source of information on the truth behind the Leasath-Aurelian War. With his postition, he had helped spread the truth behind the war.
-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".
2013
-An Osean peace convention is held with countries around the world. President Harling of Osea makes an announcement stating that the events during the Circum-Pacific war would be released in 2020.
2014
- General Resource LTD is founded. General Resource's business grows substantially over the next decade. General Resource LTD. becomes the leading company within the field of engineering sciences, software and military equipment.
-A story about the now world famous "Demons of Razgriz" is released in Osea.
2015
-- Ace Combat 06: Fires of Liberation -In 2015, years after the tradegy of the Ulysses Planet Fall, the Republic of Emmeria is invaded by the Federation of Estovakia.
2019
-On the Southern area of the Osean Continent, the Federal Republic of Leasath, enters Civil War. It ends within the same year.
2020
Leasath suddenly invades Aurelia without warning. Claiming that Aurelia exploited Leasath during the Civil War in 2019. The unprepared Aurelian Forces were overrun by the Leasath Forces lead by General Diego Caspar Navarro. By mid-2020 Aurelia was almost completely occupied by the Leasath Military. Gathering what little strength they had left, Aurelia launched an out-numbered counter-attack against the Leasath Forces. Though constantly outnumbered the Aurelian Forces managed to claim victory and regain their land. Druing the process they had destroyed Leasath's feared Gleipnir and eventually retook their capital city, Griswall. This was in large part, thanks to Gryphus One, better known as "the Southern Cross". General Diego Caspar Navarro fled to the near by Daren Straits to finish production of the 'Fenrir', a secret super aircraft. The facility he fled to was attacked by the Aurelian Air Force, lead by Gryphus One and destroyed, along with the Fenrir prototypes. The development Fenrir was later found to be the cause of the Aurelian-Leasath War. General Diego Caspar Navarro is killed when the facility at Terminus Island to produce the Fenrir is destroyed.[--- More Information on: Leasath-Aurelian War --]
-The truth behind the Leasath-Aurelian War is found, thanks to a travelling Osean Reporter, who went to the battle area for a story in a Newspaper. His name was Albert Gennette; 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, seen in the 2040s. This is a turning point in technology and history itself. By the end of 2020 the COFFIN 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 are included. Much of the technology and designs of the Cariburn and Fregata are believed to have been created by Neucom Inc.
-An aircraft known as the YR-99 Forneus is used during the Leasath-Aurelian War. This aircraft bares a high resemblance to Neucom's R-100 Delphinius Series, is advertised as a proto-type for the next generation fighter aircraft and believed to be a Neucom Delphinius prototype.
-The Osean government publicly de-classifies information of the "Ghosts of Razgriz". Along with flight data, mission statements and other military data, personal identities are 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 sketchy and otherwise inaccurate. One pilot was killed in action when the air raid at November City occurred. His name was Alvin H. Davenport.
-A new Era begins. Many of the world's countries are being taken over by World Wide Corporations, such as Neucom INC. and General Resource LTD. Many countries merely become shadows of their former selves.
2023
-The ITTC INC is privatized and open for a new owner.
2024
-The ITTC INC is bought out by General Resource.
2026
-A terrorist faction operating within the USEA is suppressed by the General Resource Defense Force (GRDF).
2030
-General Resource begins the "Power Project".
- A General Resource LTD. DOE (Military Research Center) headed by Yoko Inoue attempts to test the theory of sublimation. The theory states that it is possible to produce a dead copy of a human being. However, an accident occurred during the team's research, and General Resource abandoned continuation of the research.
2031
-The ITTC INC expands it’s 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
In or around 2032, General Resources LTD launches the Air Strike Force to attack the UAD (United Air Defense) in order to steal all UAD resources. The UAD sent a single plane to destroy the attacking Air Strike Force and bring General Resource LTD to its knees. With the loss of the GR Super-Carrier "Yamato" the General Resource threat was neutralized. At the end of the conflict General Resource LTD had attempted to use Nuclear Weaponry against the UAD, but these weapons were destroyed before they could be activated.
-General Resource announces its release of "Data Swallow", a computer operating system. This system includes a browser which allows access to various information in the Electrosphere. This is made possible by an application in "Data Swallow" known as 'Peek-A-Boom'. It searches the Electrosphere by using a selected keyword and display the relevant data with a color image.
-Neucom Inc. announces it's entry in Space Development. From here on, Neucom Inc. attempts to enter a state of peace with General Resource LTD., despite rising tensions among the two companies.
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 by leaps and bounds. Due to their employment of excellent and talented research staffs, despite their nationality and research origins. Examples of this being bankrupt government-operated agencies and corporate development/research teams made obsolete due to governmental downsizing. This is also thanks to their sucessive line of Radical Aircraft which have taken the world's military market by storm. Of their many aircraft, the R-100 Delphinus Series becomes their Prime Fighter Line.
-A new project is begun by General Resource LTD. This project, only known as "Night Raven", is a joint effort of various fields.
2034
-Neucom Inc. establishes a global satellite network in order to network plans for its Space strategy.
2036
-Project Night Raven is a success. 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 was intended as a security guard, it quickly expanded into a full-scale army, due to multiple disagreements with in the second half of the 2030s between Neucom and GR.
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 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 Phase Park Dispute. General Resource LTD sees an oppurtunity to gain economic dominance over Neucom Inc and attempts it. A large conflict erupts in the Phase Park Territory. After the 'Phase Park Dispute' hostilites between Neucom Inc and General Resource had begun to include military actions.
2041 - 2044
-Neucom Inc and General Resource have multiple small break outs of conflict. In a few cases the NEU and the GRDF engage one another over City Air Space and cause damage and civilian casualties. Despite UPEO and NUN sanctions, conflict continues to break out. Neucom especially goes against UPEO sanctions and continues to fly their Transports over General Resource Territory.
2045
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 intercept any Neucom aggression, while participating in training missions with GRDF Pilots, but does not have the power or resources on their side. Neucom Inc. takes a toll of damage from the UPEO and General Resource attacks Neucom Inc. The UPEO are stretched too thin and their power begins to deplete. A revolutionary group, known as the Ouroboros rises from the shadows, and begins to attack each side. The UPEO's Supreme Commander was also found to be a part of the Ouroboros. He had used the UPEO to carry out missions which would fuel the conflict; decieving all of the UPEO personnel. UPEO pilots broke away and then began to attack the Ouroboros. The Ouroboros fell to a combined force of UPEO and Neucom Inc, after multiple engagements across the Usean Continent. [--- More Information on: [the Corporate War of 2045]--]
