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Ace Combat 8 Lux Lunae — Elite Squadron
Lux Lunae is Sotoa’s elite air force squadron — the named ace wall of Ace Combat 8’s campaign. Commanded by Moon 11 / Selene (Carmille Tewy), with Shadow 22 (Ares / Toprak) leading the 22nd Unit. Most of the ~52 automatic Assault Records belong to Lux Lunae flights.
Story Collectibles
Why searches spike for Lux Lunae
Players hit Lux Lunae hard around mid–late campaign (Mission 8 capital fights, Mission 18 Shadows, Mission 28 Locust Purge, Mission 29 Selene). If Assault Records look “missing,” check the Mission 18 → Mission 28 chain below.
Key units & missions
| Unit / name | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Lunae (general) | Many sorties | ~52 special-unit Assault Records, mostly automatic |
| 150th / 77th / 180th | Mission 08 | Capital push — high Trends volume |
| 140th + Shadows | Mission 18 | Kill Shadow 24 for later 22nd Unit |
| 22nd Unit (Su-57) | Mission 28 | Needs Shadow 24 dead in M18 |
| Shadow 22 / Ares | Mission 28 end | Boss duel guide |
| Commander Selene | Mission 29 | Moon 11 in X-40 |
Assault Record checklist
- Named conditional aces need Veteran+ and mission-specific triggers — full table: Hidden Aces.
- Finish the sortie after each kill or the record may not stick.
- Mission 28’s five Su-57 22nd Unit records are the #1 “why am I missing Lux Lunae?” ticket.
FAQ
What is Lux Lunae?
Sotoa’s elite squadron — main source of campaign Assault Records and late-game bosses.
Who leads Lux Lunae?
Carmille Tewy (Moon 11 / Selene). Shadow 22 leads the 22nd Unit.
Why is Lux Lunae 22nd missing?
Destroy Shadow 24 in Mission 18, then replay Mission 28.
Related guides
Hidden Aces · Shadow 22 · Moon 11 · Campaign · X-40
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Lux Lunae. Also: Shadow 22, Moon 11, Assault Records. Independent fan guide — verify in-game after patches.