F. Cadigan
Biographical information
Date of death:	2508
Physical information
Gender:	Male
Equipment(s):	Advanced Soldier RIG
Hair:	brown
Chronological and political information
Notable facts:	Commander of the USM Valor
[Source]

F. Cadigan was the commander of the USM Valor and was charged with Operation: WHITE LIGHT. At some point after the USM Valor entered the Aegis Cluster, Isaac Clarke successfully launched a SOS beacon, which the Valor's crew immediately picked up on; en route to the USG Ishimura, they intercepted an escape pod launched from the Ishimura.

Unfortunately, the pod contained a Slasher; it is unknown exactly what occurred aboard the USM Valor, but by the time the ship reached the USG Ishimura, the majority of the ship's personnel were either dead or infected. What is known, however, is that Commander Cadigan alerted his crew to the presence of the Necromorphs, signifying that he at least was able to respond to the attack.^{[note 1]} Isaac finds the following log.

-Orders (Text)
  EYES ONLY - PRIORITY BLACK
  FROM: CHIEF OF STAFF, EARTH DEFENSE
  ATTN: COMMANDER CADIGAN, F.
  OPERATION WHITE LIGHT
  THEATER: AEGIS SYSTEM, PLANET PENDING
  OBJECTIVE: DEEP CLEANSE
  CEC vessel USG Ishimura in breach of
  government order. They are believed to have
  recovered Marker 3A. Special Ops has
  confirmed the system but has been unable
  to provide the planet location.
  Special Ops advises caution. If Marker 3A
  has been recovered, infection by a lethal
  organism is a credible threat.
  Shockpoint to Aegis system, move to
  position out of local scope range and await
  signal from Ishimura to confirm location

NotesEdit

1. ↑ It is unknown exactly how or when Commander F. Cadigan was killed beyond the fact that he was dead before Isaac Clarke entered the USM Valor.

SourcesEdit

1. ↑ Dead Space: Emergency