Mission 24
Ace Combat 8 Mission 24: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1 — Operation Coastal Hammer
Mission 24 — The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1 (Operation Coastal Hammer). Beachhead day 1 — protect/enable LCAC landings for the ace. Ace note: Ace when all LCACs reach land..
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1
- Operation: Coastal Hammer
- Number: Mission 24 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Beachhead day 1 — protect/enable LCAC landings for the ace. Cover seaborne approaches and AA along the coast.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Ace when all LCACs reach land.
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 24 called?
The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1 — Operation Coastal Hammer.
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 23 · Mission 25 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 24 The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1. Also: Operation Coastal Hammer, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.