"I have been in the skies longer than you are. So don't try to be too cocky with me." - Araki Shinoda, Grunt 13

Credit to GuyFolkSP for the TLS System!

Also, the Thrust vectoring system is NOT mine, I have looked so much around the site but I couldn't find where I get it from. So if you know or is the owner of the thrust vectoring system, please tell me in the comments so I can credit them/you!

Controls
AG1 - N/A (I forgot what it does lol)
AG2 - Nav Lights
AG3 - N/A
AG4 - N/A
AG5 - N/A
AG6 - Jettison missiles
AG7 - Jettison XM-800 TLS
AG8 - N/A

Armaments
1x XM-800 TLS
4x AAM-VII
6x AAM-II
4x MM-III

Development lore

The JFR-32 "Seraph" is a state of the art high tech aircraft developed by Genki, it is a very maneuverable and light aircraft despite it's size. The JFR-32MR is an improvement over the original, which feature an improved payload weight limit, and state of the art radar system and canards. Despite it's impressive feats however, it is not safe from any defects. One of the defect in this aircraft, is when it's pitched too high or low, it'll somehow spin by itself making it difficult for it to turn or to save it during risky maneuver, meaning the aircraft could easily go out of control during dire situation. This specific aircraft also has defect on its wiring, when all missile are jettisoned, 4 of the MM-III remains. This mistake still last to the final day of Grunt 13 Life.

Grunt Squadron Lore

Grunt squadron is the 17th air regime for the Janoshi Air Force, they're 15 "replaceable" soldiers, when one die, another one take it's place. This Squadron is lead by Araki Shinoda, a veteran pilot who has served in the Janoshi cold war. Araki is a very Apathetic and Nihilistic person, believing that soldiers are nothing more than that, a replaceable force that is used by the government like a puppet. However, one pilot changed his mind during their fight, just him and them. He felt different, he felt... A purpose for once during the dogfights.

M-War II Janoshi Lore

Janoshi swooped in the M-War when they first assaulted Skypark for territory. The Grunt squadron is present there during the battle, and at last they have to fight Skypark finest mercenaries on the skies. They're not as lucky however, as Grunt 6 briefly lost control while pitching too much and crashed into the ocean. Araki in too phased by this however, saying that it's just the cycle of war, this happens as always.

And at last, Janoshi take Skypark as their territory briefly. It is unknown if this pilot ever met the Grunt squadron again, but at last, Skypark has lost... For a moment...

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Hey y'all uhhhhhhh

Yeah, insane build lol

Fun fact, this build has been teased on my Tony Kowalski build as it appears in the background.

Anyways, idk how I feel about this and the fact that well, Skypark lost for a moment (dw, canonically they're going to be back, and Janoshi lost, all Grunt squadron including Araki got wiped by this line pilot yadayada) I'm not the one to continue the story tbh, it's up to everyone else involved as I'm kinda ahh at story lol

But uhhhh it goes like this

Janoshi attack Skypark

Skypark lost briefly

Skypark and it's allies retaliate

Both the ace pilot and Grunt squadron met

Grunt squadron lost 3 member permanently during the fact and they retreated

Another sortie happened

Most Grunt Squadron got wiped out, leaving the lone Ace Pilot and Grunt 13 to duel

Grunt 13 says his final message and thanks the pilot he gives him something in life, a purpose, during the battle

Grunt 13 plane turns into a fireball and he died

Skypark is retaken

Janoshi cowardly retreated

So uhhhh yeah, basically Ace Combat 7 if you think about it

Here's Grunt Squadron Theme btw
Duv - WHERE NO ONE CAN HEAR

Uhhhh... Enjoy!