Mission 29
Ace Combat 8 Mission 29: Selene — Operation Lunar Eclipse
Mission 29 — Selene (Operation Lunar Eclipse). Boss-adjacent Selene encounter. Ace note: Selene (X-40 Nightmare) automatic. Prudens (Su-57).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Selene
- Operation: Lunar Eclipse
- Number: Mission 29 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Boss-adjacent Selene encounter. Dip under a highway bridge for Prudens, then focus the Nightmare duel.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Selene (X-40 Nightmare) automatic. Prudens (Su-57): fly under an urban highway bridge.
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 29 called?
Selene — Operation Lunar Eclipse.
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 28 · Mission 30 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 29 Selene. Also: Operation Lunar Eclipse, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.