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Mission 16: Singer — Hidden Ace & Replay Notes

When Currus appears in Operation Lighthouse Lady and how to prepare a replay.

Source reviewed 2026-10-05PC (Steam) / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|SCampaign
THE SHORT ANSWER

Currus appears when the UAVs launch. PowerPyx reports that the spawn location depends on the third ship’s position.

Source-checked replay notes; no fixed spawn coordinates verified.

Watch for the UAV launch

The named ace is Currus, flying an F-16C Fighting Falcon. Play on Veteran or higher. Check for the ace at the UAV launch rather than following a fixed map coordinate: the guide explicitly describes a position-dependent spawn.

Complete the record attempt

Shooting down the ace alone is insufficient: PowerPyx says to finish the mission for the record to count. If you are collecting records, plan a dedicated replay after unlocking Free Mission.

Follow the video for the full route

The linked S-rank index includes a Mission 16 video. These notes do not establish a universally best loadout, exact scoring requirement or guaranteed UAV spawn route. Match your difficulty and loadout to the demonstration before using it as a reference.

Sources & further reading

Sources were reviewed on 2026-10-05. A source review is not an in-game test. Suggest a correction.

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