Mission 01: Joker’s Wild

Mission 01

Ace Combat 8 Mission 01: Joker’s Wild — Operation Seabird

Quick answer

Mission 01 — Joker’s Wild (Operation Seabird). Carrier sortie opener — clear marked TGTs first, then mop residual aircraft so Gigas can spawn. Ace note: Gigas (Mirage 2000-5).

Mission Play-sourced

Mission card

  • Title: Joker’s Wild
  • Operation: Seabird
  • Number: Mission 01 / 30
  • Mission medal: none

Objectives & approach

Carrier sortie opener — clear marked TGTs first, then mop residual aircraft so Gigas can spawn. Multirole with AAMs is fine on first clear.

Hidden ace / Assault Record

Gigas (Mirage 2000-5): destroy all non-TGT enemy aircraft.

Named aces need Veteran+. Finish the mission after the kill. Full table: hidden aces.

S-rank tips

  • Replay in Free Mission with a role-matched jet and dual SP weapons.
  • Farm high-value TGTs early; don’t waste the clock on low-point leftovers until you’re near the threshold.
  • On Ace, expect tighter enemy fire — use Cover and terrain, rearm if the map allows mid-mission landings.

People also ask

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What is Mission 01 called?

Joker’s Wild — Operation Seabird.

How do I get the mission medal?

This sortie has no unique mission medal — focus S-rank and Assault Records.

Can I replay it later?

Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.

Further reading

Related guides

Mission 02 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces

Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 01 Joker’s Wild. Also: Operation Seabird, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.