Mission 08
Ace Combat 8 Mission 08: Retaking of Theve II — Operation Gut Shot
Mission 08 — Retaking of Theve II (Operation Gut Shot). Capital push with multiple Lux Lunae flights. Ace note: Lux Lunae 77th/150th/180th (auto). Tessera (MiG-21bis).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Retaking of Theve II
- Operation: Gut Shot
- Number: Mission 08 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Capital push with multiple Lux Lunae flights. After core TGTs, sweep leftover SAMs/AAA for Tessera.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lux Lunae 77th/150th/180th (auto). Tessera (MiG-21bis): destroy all non-TGT surface weapons.
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 08 called?
Retaking of Theve II — Operation Gut Shot.
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 07 · Mission 09 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 08 Retaking of Theve II. Also: Operation Gut Shot, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.