Mission 23
Ace Combat 8 Mission 23: The Destruction of Expo City — Operation Rumbling
Mission 23 — The Destruction of Expo City (Operation Rumbling). Urban land-ship wipe for the medal. Ace note: 8th Pastoral (auto). Milvus (A-10C) & Cantrix (FA-36).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: The Destruction of Expo City
- Operation: Rumbling
- Number: Mission 23 / 30
- Mission medal: Land Piscivore — destroy all land ships.
Objectives & approach
Urban land-ship wipe for the medal. When Lux Lunae aces spawn, burn them in under 3 minutes for Milvus/Cantrix.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
8th Pastoral (auto). Milvus (A-10C) & Cantrix (FA-36): destroy all Lux Lunae ace units within 3 minutes of their appearance.
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 23 called?
The Destruction of Expo City — Operation Rumbling.
How do I get the mission medal?
Land Piscivore — destroy all land ships.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 22 · Mission 24 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 23 The Destruction of Expo City. Also: Operation Rumbling, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.