Mission 04
Ace Combat 8 Mission 04: The Fall of the Numbered Fleets — Operation Elder Hand
Mission 04 — The Fall of the Numbered Fleets (Operation Elder Hand). Naval annihilation + tunnel medal. Ace note: Auster (Gripen E).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: The Fall of the Numbered Fleets
- Operation: Elder Hand
- Number: Mission 04 / 30
- Mission medal: Tunnel Specter — fly through the narrow space.
Objectives & approach
Naval annihilation + tunnel medal. Enter the tunnel for both the medal and Auster spawn; bring AGMs/rockets for ships and AAMs for escorts.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Auster (Gripen E): appears when you fly into the tunnel.
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
What is Mission 04 called?
The Fall of the Numbered Fleets — Operation Elder Hand.
How do I get the mission medal?
Tunnel Specter — fly through the narrow space.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 03 · Mission 05 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 04 The Fall of the Numbered Fleets. Also: Operation Elder Hand, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.