Mission 26
Ace Combat 8 Mission 26: Crossing Fleets — Operation King Tide
Mission 26 — Crossing Fleets (Operation King Tide). Fleet crossing — sweep Cima Island surface units completely for Lucidius while managing the naval fight. Ace note: Lucidius (F-2A).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Crossing Fleets
- Operation: King Tide
- Number: Mission 26 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Fleet crossing — sweep Cima Island surface units completely for Lucidius while managing the naval fight.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lucidius (F-2A): destroy all enemy surface units on Cima Island.
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 26 called?
Crossing Fleets — Operation King Tide.
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 25 · Mission 27 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 26 Crossing Fleets. Also: Operation King Tide, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.