UNN Rickenbacker
A starship from the System Shock 2 universe.
The UNN Rickenbacker is a fictional starship from the 1999 personal computer game System Shock 2. It is named after a historical figure, likely Eddie Rickenbacker, a leading American World War I flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient. The ship's designation, UNN, suggests an affiliation with the United Nations Navy or United Nations Nomad, a governing body in the game's universe. Its role in the game is as a named vessel, contributing to the setting's lore.
Lore & Background
The UNN Rickenbacker is a starship that appears in the 1999 personal computer game System Shock 2. The name Rickenbacker is shared with several real-world entities, including Eddie Rickenbacker, a leading American World War I flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient, and Adolph Rickenbacker, co-founder of the Rickenbacker stringed instrument manufacturer. The ship's full designation, UNN Rickenbacker, uses the UNN prefix, which stands for United Nations Navy or United Nations Nomad in the System Shock universe. The ship is a fictional element within the game, serving as a named vessel that players may encounter or hear referenced. Its specific role in the plot or gameplay of System Shock 2 is not detailed in the source, but its inclusion adds to the game's world-building by connecting to the broader Rickenbacker legacy.
Reader's Guide
Players may encounter references to this ship during gameplay, as it is part of the game's universe. The ship's name is derived from Eddie Rickenbacker, a leading American World War I flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient, and is also shared with Adolph Rickenbacker, co-founder of the Rickenbacker instrument company. The UNN prefix indicates its affiliation with the United Nations Nominate. For players interested in the game's lore, the UNN Rickenbacker represents a piece of the broader world-building that ties the game's setting to historical figures and names.
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