WELCOME ABOARD THE USG ISHIMURA
Something has gone horribly wrong on this vast mining ship, can you survive long enough to uncover what happened?
Length: 1.6 km
Launched: March 07, 2446
Commissioned: June 09, 2446
Flagship of the CEC fleet, the USG Ishimura is the first planet cracker-class vessel, designed to tear entire worlds apart with powerful gravity tethers, mine the resulting asteroids, and process the ore onboard. It is named after astrophysicist Hideki Ishimura, inventor of the shockpoint drive that allows faster-than-light travel, and one of the first capital starships to be outfitted with the drive. The ship is considered one of humanity’s greatest achievements: without the resources gathered by the Ishimura, Earth and its colonies would still be embroiled in the Resource Wars.
The Ishimura has been in continuous service since it was commissioned, completing 34 planet cracks and mining 14 trillion kilotons of product over 62 years of operation. Equipped for long-term, deep space operations, in addition to its mining decks the Ishimura has a full hydroponics suite, medical labs, and health and leisure facilities to accommodate a crew of over one thousand people.
Despite its faithful service, the Ishimura is growing obsolete; CEC is planning to decommission the planet cracker in 2509. Meanwhile, the Ishimura has been sent on a final mission to mine the remote world Aegis VII.
ISAAC CLARKE
Isaac is an experienced engineer who specializes in repairing starships and industrial systems. Liked and trusted by his colleagues, Isaac has a reputation for unconventional but clever engineering solutions. A repair mission to the USG Ishimura offers Isaac a chance to reunite with his girlfriend Nicole, who is serving on board.