Mission 07: A Lifeline in the Desert

Mission 07

Ace Combat 8 Mission 07: A Lifeline in the Desert — Operation Squeeze

Quick answer

Mission 07 — A Lifeline in the Desert (Operation Squeeze). Supply-line desert sortie. Ace note: Orcus (EA-6B).

Mission Play-sourced

Mission card

  • Title: A Lifeline in the Desert
  • Operation: Squeeze
  • Number: Mission 07 / 30
  • Mission medal: none

Objectives & approach

Supply-line desert sortie. Set up chain destruction on the Land Aegis cluster for Orcus; see chain destruction.

Hidden ace / Assault Record

Orcus (EA-6B): Land Aegis destroyed by chain reaction.

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 07 called?

A Lifeline in the Desert — Operation Squeeze.

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 06 · Mission 08 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces

Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 07 A Lifeline in the Desert. Also: Operation Squeeze, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.