Mission 25: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2

Mission 25

Ace Combat 8 Mission 25: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2 — Operation Paint it Blue

Quick answer

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

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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.