Mission 28
Ace Combat 8 Mission 28: A Thousand Points of Light — Operation Locust Purge
Mission 28 — A Thousand Points of Light (Operation Locust Purge). Best MRP farm mission (reload at Cima Island airstrip). Ace note: Lux Lunae 22nd (requires Shadow 24 killed in Mission 18). Harmonius (F-35C).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: A Thousand Points of Light
- Operation: Locust Purge
- Number: Mission 28 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Best MRP farm mission (reload at Cima Island airstrip). Rush 5 bombers early for Harmonius; bring Shadow 24 kill from M18 for Lux Lunae 22nd.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lux Lunae 22nd (requires Shadow 24 killed in Mission 18). Harmonius (F-35C): destroy 5 bombers within 5 minutes of start.
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.
Story spoiler warning
Late-game sorties. For narrative spoilers see ending explained; this page stays tactics-focused.
People also ask
What is Mission 28 called?
A Thousand Points of Light — Operation Locust Purge.
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 27 · Mission 29 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 28 A Thousand Points of Light. Also: Operation Locust Purge, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.