City Lights (Ace A Live episode)

Part 1
(April 13, 2020, 1802 hrs. - south of Tenguu City, Japan)

As the Circum-Pacifc Allied Forces are closing in on the city, the Refugee Liberation Front are preparing themselves for a night of intense fighting. Many of their forces set-up defensive positions at the outskirts from the city while the some of the remaining available units were ordered to guard key areas including the Raizen suburbs and the downtown area. In one CPAF battalion, they encountered fierce RLF resistance as they try to open a route to the city.

CPAF commander - I need a sitrep.

CPAF soldier - We spotted multiple tank positions 500 meters from our position. There is also MG nests within the main roads.

CPAF commander - Can you get some of your men to laser-designate the nests and armor?

CPAF soldier - We'll try, sir.

CPAF commander - Please do.

A small number of soldiers were in position to designate the targets for an air strike. When the lasers were turned on, one of the only CPAF planes in the area was ready to do the job.

CPAF soldier- We have the target lined up and ready.

CPAF pilot - Roger, I have the target on my scope. Moving to attack.

As the plane fired its air-to-ground missiles, the fight began to intensify. Both sides slowly began to take casualties. The missiles struck their targets.

CPAF pilot - Tank and MG nests destroyed. You may proceed.

CPAF soldier - Thank you. We are proceeding.

Just then, CPAF fighters entered the area. Shortly after, the RLF entered the fray.

CPAF pilot - We have multiple bandits on our scope. Proceed to engage.

CPAF pilot - Roger that. Were engaging.

A dogfight then ensued over the city.

(1807 hrs. - Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Tokyo, Japan)

The base was bustling with activity. As many of the fighters are doing their sorties, Shido, Tohka and Daniel were heading to the briefing room.

Daniel - This is going to be a night op so visibility will be limited by the darkness.

Shido - Yes, cap. Nothing makes things hard than night.

Tohka - Is there any changes when we entered thr city?

Daniel - Yeah. The local resistance will put back the power on so that we can see. You gotta thank the folks here for putting up underground wiring. Also Shido, rely on your radar and IFF to be safe.

Shido - I'll do.

Tohka - I'll help Shido as well. I don't want him hurting anyone by accident.

Daniel - Good girl.

(1815 hrs. - Briefing room)

(cue 'Operation')

Col. Olsen - Glad you made it here. So I'll show you the details. We will be launching a coordinated attack on two areas, Hokkaido and Tenguu City. At exactly 1845 hrs., the local resistance will end the blackout over the city as planned. Once that happens, our ground forces will enter the city and take control of the enemy HQ. Our mission is to assist them in removing the RLF presence. To do this, we will launch close air support to minimize casualties. We also reported enemy attackers and fighters within the area, so you have to establish air superiority as well. These are what they have at the moment but we have received reports that, while not yet confirmed, there is also a squadron of hi-tech fighters. This may be a chance to deal a heavy blow to the RLF. I wish you luck.