Mission 12
Ace Combat 8 Mission 12: An Island in Darkness — Operation Worker Bee
Mission 12 — An Island in Darkness (Operation Worker Bee). Race the Rapid Dragon launch window for the medal; optionally rush LCACs early for Imber. Ace note: Imber (F/A-18F).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: An Island in Darkness
- Operation: Worker Bee
- Number: Mission 12 / 30
- Mission medal: Rapid Dragon Slayer — destroy Rapid Dragon before launch.
Objectives & approach
Race the Rapid Dragon launch window for the medal; optionally rush LCACs early for Imber. Bring high-alpha strike weapons.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Imber (F/A-18F): destroy all LCACs within 3 minutes of takeoff.
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 12 called?
An Island in Darkness — Operation Worker Bee.
How do I get the mission medal?
Rapid Dragon Slayer — destroy Rapid Dragon before launch.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 11 · Mission 13 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 12 An Island in Darkness. Also: Operation Worker Bee, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.