Another mission of me trying to tribute my favourite game of all times: Ace Combat 5.
A Yuktobanian fleet attacks the Kestrel and the Osean 3rd Naval Fleet in the Ceres Ocean. Nikanor manages to convince four Yuktobanian captains to join the Kestrel, but the rest open fire on the Kestrel, her fleet, and the defectors, sinking at least one of them. On Andersen's advice, the Prime Minister leaves for Oured to meet up with President Harling. The Razgriz Squadron launches to protect the Kestrel and their new allies, sinking first the attacking Yuktobanian fleet, then the Osean fleet that has been sent after the "renegade" carrier.
Optional Skin: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3300809/
BRIEFING:
On December 29, 2010, a large force of Yuktobanian ships sailed toward the 3rd Osean Naval Fleet in the Ceres Ocean. Yuktobanian Prime Minister Nikanor, recently freed from captivity and now aboard the Osean aircraft carrier Kestrel.
The Razgriz Squadron is tasked to protect the allied fleet. Your flight will be armed with a mix of anti-ship missiles and anti-air weapons.
A naval battle is expected. The allied fleet will provide cover and a distraction so they won't be able to engage you. We'll also be engaging their fleet from our part.
Take off as soon as you get permission. Perform an orbit over the Kestrel and send your missiles against their fleet. Engage the flights that will for sure come to bomb our carrier group.
Don't let they destroy our fleet. Good luck.
Soundtrack by Lucas Ricciotti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIGxQ7gj2EU
I used the "Explode weak units" script from GTFreeFlyer. Find it here, along with other useful scripts: https://github.com/GTFreeFlyer/My_DCS_Scripts/tree/main (you don't have to download it to use it on my mission)
Gameplay of the mission: https://youtu.be/tYgOFHtyMpg
