Plot
Aurelia is a peaceful nation located on the southern edge of the Osean Continent. A mild climate and vast underground resources have kept Aurelia out of war and conflicts for many decades.
However, in the year 2020, Aurelia's northern neighbour, Leasath under the command of Diego Gaspar Navarro invaded the country, in retaliation for their supposed involvement in promoting civil war in Leasath and being their largest benefactor in aid. Aurelia, unprepared for the invasion, was taken over in 10 days due to the power of Leasath's advanced superweapon - the Gleipnir Flying Fortress. However, the reason for the invasion was not what it appeared to be; it is later revealed that Diego Gaspar Navarro had an alternate motive for launching the invasion: to make millions in arms deals during the war.
Reduced to a single operating airbase, the remnants of the decimated Aurelian military band together to strike back at the invading Leasath forces. At the forefront of this crusade is Gryphus Squadron, led by ace fighter pilot Gryphus 1 who bears the symbol of "The Southern Cross". As Aurelia's last hope, Gryphus Squadron must liberate their country and restore peace to the land.
Throughout the various cutscenes, the story is narrated by Albert Genette, a reporter sent on assignment to cover the conflict. This is the same reporter who covers the Sand Island Squadron and eventually the Osea-Yuktobania conflict of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. In that game he narrated majority of the story as well.
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