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The USG Ishimura had a crew numbering over 1,000 people on board when it was commissioned in 2446 as the first-ever “Planet Cracker” designed to mine vital materials from the depths of space. The crew of the Ishimura was a significant representation of humankind’s technical achievement, with the ship being a mile in length and utilizing the shockpoint drive for large-scale, commercial, deep space expeditions.
FAQs about the USG Ishimura
Crew and Capacity
- What was the primary function of the USG Ishimura?: The primary function of the USG Ishimura was to mine vital materials from the depths of space as a “Planet Cracker”.
- Who was the USG Ishimura named after?: The USG Ishimura was named after Hideki Ishimura, a fictional Japanese astrophysicist who discovered faster-than-light travel in the form of the “shockpoint drive”.
- What does USG mean in Dead Space?: USG stands for United Spacefaring Guild.
Incidents and Events
- What happened to the crew of the Ishimura?: The crew of the Ishimura was attacked by undead horrors, leaving few survivors, and eventually, the ship was overrun by Necromorphs.
- How did the Necromorph outbreak start on the Ishimura?: The Necromorph outbreak started when the dead Necromorph remains were revived near the new under-construction Marker.
- What was the significance of the Marker on the Ishimura?: The Marker was a crucial element in the Convergence event and was taken from the cargo bay to the Ishimura’s crew deck by the surviving Unitologist crew members.
Characters and Storyline
- Did Isaac work on the Ishimura?: Isaac Clarke, a starship systems engineer, was contracted to join the crew of the Kellion on a search and repair mission for the USG Ishimura.
- Was Isaac mute in Dead Space 1?: Isaac Clarke was inexplicably mute in the original Dead Space game, which was preferable to many fans who enjoy silent protagonists.
- Why didn’t Isaac speak in Dead Space?: The developers wanted to create a sense of immersion and scariness, and having Isaac comment on everything would have brought levity and comedy to the experience.
Game Details and Gameplay
- How many years are there between Dead Space 1 and 2?: Dead Space 2 takes place three years after the events of Dead Space.
- What is the scariest scene in Dead Space?: The scariest scenes in Dead Space include Isaac becoming a Necromorph, The Captain’s Necromorph Transformation, and The ICU Murder-Suicide.
- Which Dead Space is the hardest?: Impossible mode is the hardest difficulty in 2023’s Dead Space, available from the start.
Miscellaneous
- Have any babies been born in space?: No, babies have not been born in space, but with talks of future space colonies and cities on Mars, it’s possible that one day humans will give birth somewhere beyond Earth.
- How did the Leviathan get on the Ishimura?: The Leviathan collided with the USG Ishimura while drifting through space, and its origin is a mystery.
- What is the secret message in Dead Space?: The secret message in Dead Space is “Nicole Is Dead”, which can be found by taking the first letter of each of the game’s twelve chapters and lining them up.