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As one of the few Emmerian Air Force units permanently stationed on the Khesed Island, the 120th Fighter Intercept Squadron plays a critical role in the defense of Emmeria’s western coast. While most of their air taskings are interceptions of suspicious air traffic along the Strait, they do stand as an alert squadron to counter any potential hostile force that approaches the nations air space.

Since the mid 1980’s, the squadron has flown and mastered the specially modified F-16 Air Defense Fighters, though with the airframes continuing to build up hours and age related fatigue, the National Guard Bureau has slowly begun phasing the Vipers out for the newer produced Mirage 2000 interceptor fighters. However, budgetary concerns have limited the amount of aircraft provided, as well as the more advanced Super 350 BVR missile to the squadron, leaving them with AIM-7 Sparrows of questionable reliability flown on aircraft with service careers rivaling some of Emmeria’s senior most officers.

As one of the few Emmerian Air Force units permanently stationed on the Khesed Island, the 120th Fighter Intercept Squadron plays a critical role in the defense of Emmeria’s western coast. While most of their air taskings are interceptions of suspicious air traffic along the Strait, they do stand as an alert squadron to counter any potential hostile force that approaches the nations air space.

Since the mid 1980’s, the squadron has flown and mastered the specially modified F-16 Air Defense Fighters, though with the airframes continuing to build up hours and age related fatigue, the National Guard Bureau has slowly begun phasing the Vipers out for the newer produced Mirage 2000 interceptor fighters. However, budgetary concerns have limited the amount of aircraft provided, as well as the more advanced Super 350 BVR missile to the squadron, leaving them with AIM-7 Sparrows of questionable reliability flown on aircraft with service careers rivaling some of Emmeria’s senior most officers.

While derogatory comments could be made about the work ethic of those assigned to the 121st Fighter Intercept Squadron, what cannot be challenged or derided is the combat ability of the Copperheads Vipers and Mirages.

Stationed at Enzio Air National Guard base in the deserts north of Gracemeria, the 121st has proven time and again to be one of the most combat-effective squadrons within the Air National Guard, challenging the likes of active duty units such as of the 1st or 8th Air Divisions.

Pilots assigned to the Copperheads enjoy a more relaxed nature of the reservist squadron, allowing many the flexibility and stability of civilian life along with their military duties. In every military readiness drill though, the 121st has been able to rise to the occasion, and time will tell if this streak will continue into a real conflict.

One of the few Emmerian Units in Khesed, the 120th Fighter Interceptor Squadron has a critical role in the defense of the Western part of Emmeria. Not only intercepting suspicious traffic within the Khesed Strait, but as well being the alert squadron for most of the Island, thanks to Bauer Air National Guard Bases strategic location at the heart of the Island.


Pilots here have flown and mastered the special built F-16A ADF, but as of Q4 of 2013 have been receiving specially modified Mirage 2000C to replace the aging vipers, however budget concerns have limited the aircraft, stifled their supply of the better Super 350 BVR missile and hamstrung the squadron with AIM-7 missiles of questionable reliability and F-16s with longer service careers than most General officers.

One of the few Emmerian Units in Khesed, the 120th Fighter Interceptor Squadron has a critical role in the defense of the Western part of Emmeria. Not only intercepting suspicious traffic within the Khesed Strait, but as well being the alert squadron for most of the Island, thanks to Bauer Air National Guard Bases strategic location at the heart of the Island.


Pilots here have flown and mastered the special built F-16A ADF, but as of Q4 of 2013 have been receiving specially modified Mirage 2000C to replace the aging vipers, however budget concerns have limited the aircraft, stifled their supply of the better Super 350 BVR missile and hamstrung the squadron with AIM-7 missiles of questionable reliability and F-16s with longer service careers than most General officers.

One of the few reserve components of the Emmerian Air Force, the Copperheads pride themselves being prepared for any intercept missions sent their way and protecting the skies above Emmeria. Flying hand-me-down Mirages and F-16's; Many of the pilots like the 121st for its less strict nature and the stability the Guard component provides over that of the active-duty air force.

One of the few reserve components of the Emmerian Air Force, the Copperheads pride themselves being prepared for any intercept missions sent their way and protecting the skies above Emmeria. Flying hand-me-down Mirages and F-16's; Many of the pilots like the 121st for its less strict nature and the stability the Guard component provides over that of the active-duty air force.

Ace Combat 6 Republic of Emmeria Air Force 121st Fighter Squadron