Ace Combat 8: F/A-18F Super Hornet Guide

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The F/A-18F Super Hornet is a key aircraft in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, notably flown by the protagonist. This guide section details its role within the game's narrative and gameplay.

Walkthrough

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Players begin as the weapon systems officer for Jan "Rex" Cope in his F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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During an early engagement with Sotoan forces, the aircraft is shot down.
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Jan Cope perishes, and the player character survives.
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To maintain morale and the legend of the "Wings of Theve," the player adopts Cope's callsign and nickname.
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The player then pilots the F/A-18F Super Hornet as the new "Rex," leading Joker Squadron from the carrier Endurance.
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The F/A-18F Super Hornet becomes the player's primary aircraft for engaging Sotoan forces.

Tips

Mastering the F/A-18F Super Hornet is crucial for success in the early stages of the Sotoa-FCU conflict.
Pay attention to mission objectives that involve defending allied units or striking key enemy targets with the Super Hornet.
The aircraft's performance will be critical in battles against elite enemy squadrons like Shadow Squadron.

Piloting the F/A-18F Super Hornet as the new "Wings of Theve" allows the player to become a legendary ace and defend the Federation of Central Usea (FCU).

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