Mission 25
Ace Combat 8 Mission 25: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2 — Operation Paint it Blue
Mission 25 — The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2 (Operation Paint it Blue). Day 2 multi-flight Lux Lunae. Ace note: Lux Lunae 33rd/44th/120th (auto). Cinis (F-15E).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2
- Operation: Paint it Blue
- Number: Mission 25 / 30
- Mission medal: Eliminate specific enemy forces (mission medal).
Objectives & approach
Day 2 multi-flight Lux Lunae. Clear land destroyers + Land Aegis for Cinis; skim under Podarges for Silacrum.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lux Lunae 33rd/44th/120th (auto). Cinis (F-15E): destroy land destroyers and Land Aegis. Silacrum (EA-36): fly between floating Podarges and the ocean surface.
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 25 called?
The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2 — Operation Paint it Blue.
How do I get the mission medal?
Eliminate specific enemy forces (mission medal).
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 24 · Mission 26 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 25 The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2. Also: Operation Paint it Blue, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.