_/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ\ \ ) F I G H T F O R T H E L O S T \/ŻŻŻ) / __ __ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _________ __________ / / | ' | | __| __| | __| __| __ __| ____ _| / / | | Ż |__ |__ | | __| __ __| __| |__ | | / / |_\_/___|Ż|___________| |______| |_| |____,____| |_| / /_______ / _.' Spoiler-free FAQ/Walkthrough by Shotgunnova/P. Summers / _.-~'˜ EMAIL: shotgunnova (a+) gmail (do+) com /_.-~'˜ I. CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CNTR II. TH' BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THBS Characters ....................................................... CHRC Para/Gade ........................................................ PRGD Field Objects .................................................... FLDO New Game Plus .................................................... NGMP ME1 Importing .................................................... MPRT Tips N' Tricks ................................................... TPST III. WALKTHROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WLKT 01) Lazarus Research Station ..................................... WK01 02) Freedom's Progress ........................................... WK02 03) Omega ........................................................ WK03 04) Omega: Recruit The Veteran ................................... WK04 05) Omega: Recruit The Professor ................................. WK05 06) Omega: Recruit Archangel ..................................... WK06 07) Purgatory: Recruit The Convict ............................... WK07 08) Korlus: Recruit the Krogan ................................... WK08 09) Horizon ...................................................... WK09 10) Far Rim: Recruit Tali ........................................ WK10 11) Disabled Collector Vessel .................................... WK11 12) Ilium ........................................................ WK12 13) Ilium: Recruit the Justicar .................................. WK13 14) Ilium: Recruit the Assassin .................................. WK14 15) Derelict Reaper .............................................. WK15 16) The Suicide Mission .......................................... WK16 IV. LOYALTY MISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LYLT Garrus ........................................ Eye for an Eye ... LY01 Grunt ........................................ Rite of Passage ... LY02 Jack ............................................ Subject Zero ... LY03 Jacob .................................. The Gift of Greatness ... LY04 Kasumi ......................................... Stolen Memory ... LY05 Legion ....................................... A House Divided ... LY06 Miranda ......................................... The Prodigal ... LY07 Mordin ............................................. Old Blood ... LY08 Samara ...................................... The Ardat-Yakshi ... LY09 Tali ................................................. Treason ... LY10 Thane ..................................... Sins of the Father ... LY11 Zaeed ................................... The Price of Revenge ... LY12 V. APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPN Achievements ..................................................... ACHV Abilities ........................................................ ABLT Classes .......................................................... CLSS DLC (Downloadable Content) ....................................... DLCN Equipment ........................................................ EQPT Planet Guide ..................................................... PLNT Sidequests ....................................................... SDQS Shop List ........................................................ SHPL Upgrades ......................................................... UPGR Weapons .......................................................... WEPN VI. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAQZ VII. UPDATES & CONTRIBUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPDT VIII. LEGALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LGLT __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| CONTROLS [CNTR] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ ___ L. Trigger -> /___\___ ___/___\ <- R. Trigger L. Bumper -> /\___/ \___________/ \___/\ <- R. Bumper / ___ ___ _ \ / /,-.\ _ /_ _\ _ _(Y)_ \ <- Y-Button L. Analog -> / (( )) {_} ( _/_ ) {_) (X)Ż(B) \ X-Button ( \'-'/ \___/ Ż(A)Ż ) A-Button | ŻŻŻ _,-._ ___ Ż | B-Button ( /_|Ż|_\ /,-.\ ) D-Pad -> \ (|_ _|) (( )) / <- R. Analog \ \ |_|_/ \'-'/ / \ Ż'-'_,-------._ŻŻŻ / \ _,~'Ż Ż'~._ / '-'Ż Ż'-' L3 and R3 buttons are accessed by pressing the left and right analog sticks downward, respectively. Nonfunctional buttons aren't listed below. [Configs can be changed under the options menu.] ___________ _______________________________________________________________ | BUTTON | FUNCTION | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | D-Pad | L/R: Direct squadmates to reticle / U/D: Ally power shortcuts | | Start | Toggle main menu | | Back | Exit weapon stance | | Y-Button | Use power shortcut | | X-Button | (Hold) Switch to previous weapon / (Tap) Reload current weap. | | A-Button | (Hold) Storm / (Tap) Take cover / (Forward+A) Vault cover | | B-Button | Melee attack | | R Bumper | Use power shortcut | | R Trigger | Fire current weapon | | R Analog | Controls camera POV | | R3 Button | Toggle map display (when applicable) | | L Bumper | Use power shortcut | | L Trigger | Zoom-in with current weapon | | L Analog | Controls Shepard's movement | | L3 Button | Toggle map display (when applicable) | |___________|_______________________________________________________________| __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| TH' BASICS [THBS] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ CHARACTERS [CHRC] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Here's the essentials on the recruits. Asterisks (*) denote loyalty abilities, which are only usable if the character is loyal. "LI" stands for love interest and where listed, is applicable for the protagonist's gender. [In the listing below, the 2nd ability is unlocked by being Lv2 in the one right above it. Example: Miranda's Warp unlocks when Overload's Lv2.] _________ | MIRANDA | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: SMGS, Pistols | • Overload | | • Warp | Miranda is a top Cerberus officer and the head of | • Cerberus Officer | the Lazarus Project, in which Shepard's deeply | • Slam* | involved. Everyone loves her for the officer class' |________________________| squad buffs. [MaleShep LI] _______ | JACOB | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, Shotguns | • Pull | | • Incendiary Ammo | When the Alliance turned out to be a bunch of | • Cerberus Operative | goofballs, Jacob joined Cerberus, and his kind | • Barrier* | personality wins him lots of friends! [FemShep LI] |________________________| ________ | MORDIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: SMGs, Pistols | • Incinerate | | • Cryo Blast | A brilliant scientist who just happens to have a | • Salarian Scientist | shady past, this speed-talker is one of the more | • Neural Shock* | lively personalities on the Normandy. |________________________| ___________ | ARCHANGEL | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles | • Concussive Shot | | • Overload | Remember this guy from ME1? Y'soon will if not! He | • Turian Rebel | brings his deadeye marksmanship to the team, and | • Armor-Piercing Ammo* | may even finish his vendetta if there's time... |________________________| [Femshep LI] _______ | GRUNT | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Assault Rifles, Shotguns | • Concussive Shot | | • Incendiary Ammo | Created to be the perfect krogan, Grunt is a force | • Krogan Berserker | to be reckoned with...although he does have a few | • Fortification* | personal problems to sort out. |________________________| ______ | JACK | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, Shotguns | • Shockwave | | • Pull | Also known as "Subject Zero," this deadly biotic | • Subject Zero | may prove useful on Shepard's squad, if she can | • Warp Ammo* | get all those chips off her shoulder. [MaleShep LI] |________________________| ________ | SAMARA | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: SMGs, Assault Rifles | • Throw | | • Pull | Shepard has a "choice" between two asari biotic | • Asari Justicar | specialists down the line, each with their own | • Reave* | loyalty tech (listed respectively). They should |________________________| be fun... _________ | MORINTH | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: SMGs, Assault Rifles | • Throw | | • Pull | The alternative to Samara, Morinth's Ardat-Yakshi | • Ardat-Yakshi | powers should prove useful in the road ahead, | • Dominate* | especially the organic-controlling Dominate loyalty |________________________| skill. Just don't be fooled by her bedroom eyes... ______ | TALI | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, Shotguns | • Combat Drone | | • AI Hacking | Tali should be familiar to ME1 fans as the lovable, | • Quarian Machinist | slightly naive quarian with the husky voice! She's | • Energy Drain* | back in action for ME2 and has shotguns now! Yay! |________________________| [MaleShep LI] _______ | THANE | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: SMGs, Sniper Rifles | • Throw | | • Warp | A drell assassin of the highest caliber, Thane's | • Drell Assassin | surprisingly well-grounded, not some thug. During | • Shredder Ammo* | his travels he's had time to atone for many of his |________________________| shortcomings... [FemShep LI] ________ | LEGION | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles | • AI Hacking | | • Combat Drone | Ever wanted a geth on your team? Now y'can. While | • Geth Infiltrator | kinda weird in his own way, in many respects he's | • Geth Shield Boost* | got a wisdom beyond his making. |________________________| _______ | ZAEED | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles | • Concussive Shot | | • Disruptor Ammo | Known throughout the galaxy as a feared bounty | • Mercenary Veteran | hunter, Zaeed ends up allying with Shepard -- the | • Inferno Grenade* | money's great! Just don't get on his bad side or |________________________| things could get ugly... ________ | KASUMI | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs | • Shadow Strike | | • Overload | Her exploits are many, her fame is few -- she's | • Master Thief | such a great thief that no one knows much about | • Flashbang Grenade* | her. Her Shadow Strike and Flashbang Grenade techs |________________________| let her pull off some amazing maneuvers... PARA/GADE [PRGD] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Paragon & Renegade choices (or para/gade for short) is a conversation system setup, letting the player choose how to play Commander Shepard. This impacts many things. Selfless, altruistic, and understanding choices typically garner paragon points, which (1) help heal Shepard's scarring (2) can reclaim loyalty on allies who've lost it (3) unlock paragon-specific options, allowing one to get more paragon points faster. Ruthless, hateful, dismissive, and selfish options give renegade points, which (1) make Shepard's scarring more prominent (2) may affect certain situations with love interests (3) unlock renegade- -specific options, which give more renegade points if chosen. The "answer wheel" appears during dialogue and features all the current choices the player can pick. The NW and NE options are "paragon" by nature, while the SW and SE options are "renegade" by nature. The left/rightmost options show ambivalence and are considered "neutral," giving no points to either gauge. The leftmost neutral slot is also used for investigation purposes, which can lead to more para/gade options or codex entries. [NOTE: Certain choices give the points; there isn't a for-sure way to get them without foreknowledge. Also, sometimes the conversation is geared toward one outcome and, say, the "neutral" slot choice may give P/R points.] Here's an fake example of an answer wheel: |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Please have some pie! -. _________ ,- Want some pie? | | \//ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ\\/ | | Investigate. --(( ))-- I'm eating pie. | | /\\_______//\ | | Touch my pie and die. -' ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ '- My pie! MINE! | |____________________________________________________________| The NW/NE options are typically "paragon" by nature, while the SW/SE are the "renegade" choices. The leftmost is for investigatory purposes, while the rightmost is mostly ambivalent (neutral) by default. However, because there's no way to tell which options give para/gade without foreknowledge, a player'll often have to retry to get the desired outcome. [Some answer wheels don't give six options like above, so, say, the rightmost option could give paragon points, etc.] FIELD OBJECTS [FLDO] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ When exploring vast new worlds, there's plenty of things, environmental or not, to watch out for. • Enemies -- duh, right? From measly organics to big bad Geth Colossi, there are tons of enemies to sift through, and their arsenals all differ. • Ammo Clips -- ME1 may have had unlimited ammo, but that's all gone for this game. Defeated enemies may drop ammo clips -- shimmering cylinder-like objects -- that partially replenish all normal weapons carried on Shepard's person (AI-controlled allies don't take clips). Heavy weapons ammo is not replenished in this way, however; the player has to find crates labelled as "power cells" to get more. While heavy weapons have some of the worst ammo capacities in the game, don't despair! There are ways to upgrade those crappy carrying limits until y'won't even remember they existed. • Explosive Canisters -- hitting one of these a few times blows up, dealing area damage to any friend or foe in the area. It's always best to take 'em out beforehand or detonate 'em tactically. [Containment cells, explosive crates, and such variants follow the same rules.] • Raw Elements -- sometimes there are cases of mined ore that can be robbed, adding 'x' amount (usually 150-1000ish) of the 4 main elements to the ship supply. There's no downside to taking these and they never require hacking, so help yerself. • Weapons Lockers -- inspecting one of these refills all current ammo, as well as letting one change weapons at leisure. Repeatedly switching one's heavy weapons is a good way to get the "Master at Arms" achievement, by the way. NEW GAME PLUS [NGMP] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ After beating ME2 once, a player can unlock this mode, which allows them to replay the game with some of their former file's things. To access the mode, choose to start a new game, then "import ME2 character" and use Y-button to switch careers. NGPs carry over the following things, with bonuses pointed out as such. • Character's level • All armor and weapons (including heavy weapons) • Assigned skillpoints (can be redistributed) • All EXP gains x1.25 [BONUS] • 50,000 of each element [BONUS] • 200,000 credits [BONUS] • Choose a skill during character creation [BONUS] NOTE: NGP characters cannot change their class, although those imported ME1 still can. IMPORTING [MPRT] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ If a gamer has completed Mass Effect (1) and has a cleared save available, they can import that character into the 2nd game, rather than creating a new Shepard. Here's a list of things of ME1 bonuses. • [If import Shep was under Lv50] 1000 Experience + 2500 Elements each, 20000c • [If import Shep was Level 50+ ] 2000 Experience + 5000 Elements each, 30000c • [If import Shep was Level 60 ] 5000 Experience + 10K Elements each, 50000c • Bonus starting para/gade points depending on ME1 Shepard's nature (190 max) • 100,000 credits (if ME1 character obtained Rich achievement) These bonuses do stack with NG+ bonuses, too. Other ME1-specific events that bring gravity to ME2 are as follows -- SPOILERS FOLLOW: • Helping Gianna Parasini on Noveria - Opens the "Gianna Parasini" sidequest on Ilium • Saving the majority of people in Zhu's Hope - Opens the "Medical Scans" sidequest on Ilium • Killing Wrex on Virmire - Saving him has Wrex as chieftain on Tuchanka • Killing Rana Thanoptis on Virmire - Saving her gives her a cameo during "Recruit the Krogan" • Kaidan Alenko or Ashley Williams dying on Virmire - One meeting on Horizon and a few lines elsewhere about the past • Whether or not Shepard saved the Council at end of ME1 - Changes whether or not the council is human-dominated • Whoever was picked to be humanity's ambassador in the Council (at ME1 end) - Changes a few lines here and there. These events affect ME2, either with a sidequest about them or just a few lines from random NPCs (like in the case of the rachni queen on Noveria). Some ME1 events, like saving minor NPCs, may earn thank-you emails later on. TIPS N' TRICKS [TPST] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ SAVING. A fundament of any game, saving is very important, and this applies even if auto-saves are turned on. As you'll soon find, auto-saving takes place only when going back to the Normandy, to a planet/location, or after certain storyline-based events. That leaves a whole lotta space in-between, and if the player isn't diligent about saving, it can get pretty annoying if things go south. The game keeps track of the # of saves, but it affects nothing so don't feel intimidated. ME2 gives the option to restart missions entirely if something goes awry, but it's still good to have an alternative save to fall back on. • COVER YOURSELF. The enemy has no problem ganging up Commander Shepard, and unlike allies, if s/he dies, it's automatic game over. Sidling up to a flat (vertical) surface lets the commander back up to it, which not only provides cover and quick-fire opportunities around corners, but gives a safe vantage point to see enemies around without being pumped full of plasma. Just make sure your back/flank is cleared first or someone can just walk up to the team and play firing squad. [Shepard automatically takes cover when s/he encounters an applicable object while sprinting.] • BOTTLENECKING. No, not slide guitar! Some enemies will swamp the party on many sides, which is an obvious disadvantage. So what to do? Find a bottle- -neck, such as the access corridor the squad went in. By forcing the enemy into the tight space ("bottleneck"), it gives perfect firing opportunities by all allies and robs the enemy of any cover. This is not only a good all- -around tactic but can be used as leverage if the allies aren't equipped that well (which usually comes with being low-leveled). Note that not all enemies are going to bumrush a corridor, so sometimes Shepard will have to command allies to stay put and act as bait to draw enemies closer. Since many uncharted planets' bases are exactly the same structure-wise, this tactic will save a lot of grief. • TEAMMATE SKILLS. Since Shepard's cohorts have fixed jobs, this means that certain combinations may be good or bad (although all can work technically). Some people -- like Wrex and Garrus -- are good at both weapons and biotics, and this balance reflects in their skills and armor. Others, like Kaidan & Liara, are best as support and aren't that useful in a straight-out fight. Since the player can pick which job Shepard is, it's wise to surround one- -self with allies who best compliment that setup. Either way, having someone around with First Aid, Decryption, and Electronics skills will be a good idea, so don't count those support units out yet. • CHOICES MATTER. Shepard can be played as an altruistic saint, a neutral fence-sitter, or a heartless bastard -- middle ground, however, gives noo benefits. Doing good deeds and showing self-sacrifice will give points to the Paragon gauge, while treating fellow races like crap, showing disdain for others' plights, and acting like a loose cannon will give "Renegade" points. There is no wrong way to play the commander, but be warned: some situations can go awry unless Shepard's able to talk his/her way out of it! [In the early going, investing points in the class-based para/gade booster skill is a good idea.] • JOURNAL IT: The journal keeps record of all missions and sidequests, even which step they're currently on. Check it frequently for a refresher. • MISSABLE UPGRADES: Many, many, many places are one-time-only romps, and automatic scenes can ruin some exploration. Basically, don't put off searching until the end! And think about saving before opening certain doors, approaching large wide-open spaces where bosses may lurk, and so forth. _________________________ __ __ ____ ____ __________________________________/ III. WALKTHROUGH [WLKT] |_ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 01) Lazarus Research Station [WK01] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ --- This walkthrough is written for Normal Difficulty! --- [Paragon/Renegade points shown are at their default value] _ |5|_____________ After completing the revivification project, the | _• _____• _END real game starts, and Shepard can run around. |_| | ___| | Miranda will be talking to our hero(ine) over |_ |_| ___| the intercom, so use her directives to get yer |_____ •| | bearings. First stop: the heavy pistol in the ___| ___| nearby weapons locker. In the future, the lockers _| ___|___ will be spots to change Shepard's current arsenal |_4 •| | _ ___ and replenish all normal guns' ammo. Take cover |_|___ __|_| | | at the chosen spot to avoid the door's blast, and | ___ | |•|___ pick up a thermal clip from the corpse outside. | | |___|___ | |_____| |• x| In the next room, keep an eye out for shimmering ___|_ | cylinders on the floor -- they're ammo pickups. | 3 | | Vault over the barricade and take out the mech, |_ _| | aiming for the head, of course. Repeat this in |___ _| the adjacent room's squad as well, perhaps using |_ ___| Disruptor Ammo (synthetic damage+) if learnt. _|• |_ |_____ | |ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |_ 2 ___|_ _ _____ | • | Battlesite | | | 1 | | | | x | Jacob's Location | | |START | | 1 | M-3 Predator [Pistol] | | |_____|_| • | | 2 | M-100 Grenade Launcher | | | |_| | | | 3 | Wallsafe (975c) | |_ • ___|_| | 4 | Datapad (900c) | | _____| | 5 | Datapad (975c) | |_| |___|________________________| Down the hall, Miranda informs Shepard that some mechs are bustin' in, so take the M-100 Grenade Launcher (huzzah!) and blow up the fools when they crash through the lower bulkhead. Note that heavy weapons ammo is NOT replenished by weapons lockers or ammo pickups, rather by specific crates called "power cells"...and even then, only a handful of shells are obtained. The ammo can be used with any heavy weapon and has an "exchange rate" with other types -- three grenade launcher shells can mean 'x' amount of fire w/ the flamethrower obtained later on, to just name one instance. Down the elevator, sprint through the flaming geyser and unlock a few doors. A nearby office has a few datalogs to listen to, plus a wall safe to hack. ME1 had a simple Simon-like minigame for all its hacking, but ME2 switches it up a bit: here, to fix the circuit, Shepard must match the 6-8 nodes...a memory game, basically. [Save beforehand until y'get the hang of it; reload if it fails.] Using the nearby stairway, continue until a Cerberus employee (Jacob) is found fending off a mech attack all by his lonesome. This is one of the first times where dialogue choices can influence Shepard's Paragon/Renegade points. [+2R] I need answers! [+2P] Just a few questions... [+2R] I'm tired of taking orders! The fight can be finished off by ordering Jacob to use his Pull biotic power. After, Jacob becomes a "subordinate" which basically means Shepard can give him orders and start screwing around with his skillpoints. Through the next doors, there'll be light resistance as Wilson radios in his position. Down the twisting hall, eventually they'll find the good doctor in Server Room B. [+2P] Let's get you out of here. Shepard will have to heal the injured comrade before moving on. Take some medigel from the first aid station, then use & select Unity from the power wheel to heal him. NOTE: There's a glitch here where Shepard takes the medigel before the task updates, so it points to the wall station but Unity is still locked. This is easily rectified, however; it's just worth mentioning if you're too hasty. Following, hacked mechs storm the room and Wilson's only ability (Overload) is necessary to clear the explosive canisters blocking the way. [+2P] That sounds familiar... [+2R] You lied to me. [+2P, +2R] I'll never work for Cerberus! [+2R] Fine. Let's go. [+4R] What are you after? Through the next door, another datapad can be hacked for credits. This one features the game's other minigame, similar to the memory-oriented one except with segments of code. Many snippits of code appear and Shepard has to pick the right one three times in a row to hack -- picking the wrong one is a step backward, while hitting the red "X"-ed out portions screw the whole thing up. If the time limit ends, the amount of credits able to be obtained starts decreasing. There's really no trick to this besides (1) practicing making this much easier (2) the codes are colorized and have idiosyncracies in their shape, so try focusing on that. Down the hall, the shuttle bay is reached. There are two specific mech squads to fight here: one near the entrance and one near the upper walkway, a group of 4-5. There's a datapad to hack here as well, if y'want. Opposite there, approach the door to have Miranda show up and dispose of the traitor. [+2R] I knew he was lying. Then it's time to blow this joint. SHUTTLE RIDE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ After escaping the base, Miranda and Jacob ask a few questions to make sure Shepard's noggin is in tiptop shape. The questions differ depending on the protagonist's background, as well as events from ME1 if the player's using an imported profile. [+2P] [Each top-right choice] [+2R] [Each bottom-right choice] DOCKING STATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ After escaping, everyone ends up at some unnamed place, although it's listed as the research station (same as before) in the savefile. Either way, the task is to talk to the Illusive Man downstairs. If the player's obtained DLC armor by now, use the armor wardrobe on the wall to get the "Fashionista" achievement early. Downstairs, it's conversation time with Shepard's new employer. As y'can see, making nice and agreeing with Cerberus, Shepard's old nemesis, gives renegade points, while remaining skeptical of IM's motives give paragon points. This is how it'll be for a long time. [+2P] You don't know me. [+2R] I need some answers. [+2P] You're not my friend. [+2R] Skip the pleasantries. [+2R] Not bad. [+2P] I'll need a lot of convincing. [+2P] Maybe I believe you. [+2R] Where do we start? [+2P] Do I have a choice? [+2R] I'll find the evidence. Afterwards (optionally), Shepard can talk with Miranda... [+2P] Thanks for resurrecting me. [+2P] I'll do my best. [+2R] You sound jealous. [+2P] We don't have to be enemies. [+2R] Is there a problem here? [+2R] What's your problem? ...and Jacob. [+2P] Those colonists need my help. [+2P] I didn't join Cerberus. [+2R] I'll reserve judgement. [+2P] Yes. [+2R] I'm not sure. [+2R] No. Taking the door near where Shepard started finishes this mission, and for those who imported ME1 saves, it's a good overview for all the bonuses obtained. [Mission reward: 3750c, 1000 EXP] __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 02) Freedom's Progress [WK02] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Veetor-|ŻŻŻ| En route via shuttle... ___|_ |ŻŻŻ| | 78 ___| | [+2P] Someone could still be alive. _|Ż Ż|_ [+2R] Do whatever it takes. |6 | BOSS | x | |_ *| | _| The first thing a player notices when arriving is that |_ ŻŻŻŻŻ _| the team has been outfitted with more weapons, although |_ _| which ones are applicable to Shepard depends on his/her |Ż Ż| class. For instance, a jack-of-all-trades Soldier'd have: |x•Ż | | | |_|_ • M-3 Predator [Heavy Pistol] |5|___ | • M-100 [Grenade Launcher] Ż| ___| • M-23 Katana [Shotgun] |_ | • M-8 Avenger [Assault Rifle] |_ |_ • M-93 Mantis [Sniper Rifle] _| _ _| _____|• _ | Not too shabby, huh? |4 • ___| | x | Ż|_ |___ ŻŻŻ |ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |_ |-Tali | * | Power Cells | _|_ |_ | • | Battlesite | |3|• _| | | x | Medkit Location | |_ ___|____ ___ | 1 | Spare Parts (1000c) | |2x _ _ |__ ___| _|_____ | 2 | Wall Safe (2000c) | |____| |_ | ) _| | _ _| | 3 | Spare Parts (1000c) | |_ | ( | _| | 4 | Wall Safe (2000c) | |• | |_ | | 5 | Spare Parts (1000c) | |___|1( __/ | | 6 | Wall Safe (3000c) | Ż )___|___| _ | | 7 | 2000 Iridium | | |_| | | 8 | Heavy Weapon Ammo [Upgrade] | |START| |___|_____________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻ Don't forget to start tweaking Miranda and Jacob's skillpoints, if y'haven't already. This place is mostly deserted, with only two areas having programmed mechs to fight (use Disruptor Ammo and Miranda's Overload for easier wins). There's a few junkpiles with salvagable credit caches, though, so feel free to plunder this ghost town. Eventually, the Cerberus squad will stumble upon a quarian investigation team spearheaded by an old comrade... [+2R] Don't point those guns at me. [+2P] I didn't have a choice. [+2R] I did it to help humanity! [+2R] You think he's alive? [+2P] We need to team up. [+2R] We'll handle it from here. [+2P] Sounds like a plan. [+2R] Forget it. Once the teams part ways, downstairs there's a hackable wall safe and a lone mech guarding it. Outside, recon annoying mech drones will be flying around. Don't bother wasting tons of ammo on these morons -- use Jacob and Miranda's biotic powers (and Shepard's techs) to avoid careless shots. Overload, like usual, is especially good against these suckers. This battle repeats down the next house's stairway. There's a medkit here, although if Shepard's already at full capacity, a minute amount of credits is received instead (in case y'think the legend for the map above is wrong). To breach the loading docks, direct the subordinates to either side of the door by pressing left/right on d-pad at the designated spots. Immediately following, the Cerberus squad must fight off a giant YMIR mech, armed with rockets and heavy machine guns. It's also protectedy by shields and armor, so biotics like Pull won't work. Take cover behind a white crate stack (don't make the mistake of hoping a "fragile crate" will stop bullets!) and turn on Distruptor Ammo if known. Miranda's Overload is a good skill and she'll spam it constantly if the "Squad Power Usage" option is set to "yes." Whatever y'do, don't leave cover to fight it mano e mano -- it'll chew fleshy organics up pretty easily. It only has a barrier and armor, no 3rd health bar. Afterwards, search the two side houses for goodies and inspect the YMIR's ruins for a Heavy Weapon Upgrade, the first of five obtainable. Upgrades are not usable until a head scientist is recruited, which will be one of the next tasks coming up. This is a ONE-TIME-ONLY visit, so scour before continuing! In the final bay, Veetor is holed up like some loony, but none of the answers given matter paragon/renegade-wise. Might as well give Veetor back to Tali, eh? ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Time for debriefing once the boss comes a-knockin'. The choices differ slightly depending on whether Veetor was taken or released into Tali's custody, but none affect paragon/renegade points. Mission ends once our fave pilot rejoins Shepard. [Reward: 10000c, 1000 EXP] NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] Joker won't like this. [+2R] AIs are dangerous. [+2R] Glad to hear it. The Normandy SR-2 is Shepard's new "gift" from Cerberus, and s/he'll be able to take it around the galaxy just like the previous game. Shepard's private cabin is on the top floor; the 2nd floor has the galaxy map and armory; the third floor has crew quarters and Chakwas; the lowest floor only has a few engineers right now. If a player's wondering why certain parts of the ship're inaccessible, don't worry -- each invited character settles into a different part of the ship, and those places are where they can be talked to. Mass Effect 2 culminates in a "suicide mission," which goes well depending on how many people are recruited (and subsequent loyalty gained), and badly if Shepard's preparations are done in a slipshod manner -- ignoring invites, lost loyalty, ship upgrades not done, etc. Basically, the majority of the game is preparation to this one big event. There's plenty to do before then though, with the main objectives right now being... • The Veteran [Zaeed] -- Omega (requires Zaeed's DLC) • The Professor [Mordin] -- Omega • Archangel -- Omega • The Warlord [Dr. Okeer] -- Korlus • The Convict -- Prison Ship Purgatory • The Master Thief -- Citadel (requires Kasumi's DLC -- see section LY05) Omega's the next stop since there's three people to recruit there (or just two, if Zaeed's DLC isn't obtained yet). RECRUITMENT CAN BE DONE IN ANY ORDER so don't feel pressured to follow the walkthrough's order (although some of the post-crew dialogue may change if y'don't). A little paragon/renegadeness before leaving... -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2R] Bringing you wasn't my choice. | Jacob [+2P] Glad to have you aboard. | " [+2P] I appreciate your honesty. | " [+2R] Do your job. Nothing more. | " [+2P] Why are you here? | Dr. Chakwas [+2P] Hello. | Engineer Donnelly/Engineer Daniels Asking the mess sergeant, Dr. Chakwas, and lowest-floor engineers what they need gives the "Special Ingredients," "Find Brandy," and "Find F&A Couplings" side missions. There are various points of interest to see as well, and they often add codex entries (which go towards the Scholar achievement). After the ship's acquainted with, check Shepard's private terminal -- either in the cabin or by the galaxy map -- to see what's what. The Anderson one arrives after a bit; any others are typically DLC-related. SAHRABARIK CLUSTER ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Access the galaxy map and this is the default area, where Omega is located. For intercluster movement (the green ring at the periphery of the map), the Normandy needs to buy fuel. This can only be bought at Fuel Depots, and one nearby fits the bill...although there's no need to leave this system quite yet. Omega is the next stop, although feel free to scan/probe the unexplored planets nearby. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 03) Omega [WK03] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| [Yes, map is simplified a little for ease.] | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | |Ż Ż| |Ż Ż| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 5 | | 6 | | 01 | Normandy Docking Bay | |_ _| |_ _| | 02 | Zaeed | | | | |_ _ | 03 | Transport (Archangel Mission) | | | __| | |7| | 04 | Afterlife Entrance | | | | __|_|_| |_ | 05 | Upper Afterlife (Aria T'Loak) | | | |__ _ | | 06 | Lower Afterlife | ____|4|______|8|9| | | 07 | Afterlife VIP Lounge | |3 ________|_ | | 08 | Ken's Salvage (Shop) | |____ __________ _10| | 09 | Omega Market (Shop) | | |____ | |___| | 10 | Harrot's Emporium (Shop) | |2 1| | | | 11 | Quarantine Sector Entrance | ŻŻŻŻŻŻ |_|-11 |____|_______________________________| Omega is a giant asteroid city, and since it plays host to three of the recruitable characters, there's a crapload of things to do here. Clicking left analog can bring up the place's map, although one's been provided here as well. [NOTE: Only certain places have maps to show in this manner; if the map can't be accessed from the main menu, the area doesn't have one.] Here's a list of sidequests available at the station: • Talking with Kenn of Kenn's Salvage starts the "Struggling Quarian" quest • Later, Ish can be found near the loading dock ("Packages for Ish" quest) • Aria gives "The Patriarch" quest after Archangel or Mordin's recruited • Talk with a barkeep in Lower Afterlife to start the "Batarian Bartender" • "Datapad Recovered" is started during Archangel's recruitment __ __ ____ ____ ___________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 04) Omega: Recruit The Veteran [WK04] | |_|_|_|____|____|___________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ After the Batarian "welcome wagon" is done, Zaeed can be found right down the corridor, manhandling a prisoner. [+2P] Welcome aboard. [+2R] Report to the Normandy. [+2P] No. He didn't. [+2R] There's always a catch. [+2P] We can do that. [+2R] If there's time. Zaeed goes to get settled in on the Normandy, although if y'want him ASAP, simply go to the ship's docking door and "request" his presence. Yes, he's really that easy to get! Additionally, the mission he mentioned earlier is actually his loyalty one, and can be done right now if y'wish. [Finishing it unlocks his Inferno Grenade ability...pretty awesome.] NOTE: Being a DLC character, Zaeed does not have interactive conversations like the rest of the team, and instead just rambles on about past missions for fun. Basically, there's no paragon/renegade chances when seeing him on the Normandy. __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 05) Omega: Recruit The Professor [WK05] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| _ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _________|2| The professor's presence is needed to open the ship's tech | _ _ •| lab (and get upgrades), so he's a key character to recruit | | |_| | -- the earlier the better. The mission starts when Shepard | • | | 3 | visits the turian guard blocking the quarantine sector's |ŻŻŻ |ŻŻŻ| | entrance, #11 on the Omega map. He'll let everyone in w/o | _|_|4 | much of a fuss, but unless the paragon/renegade decisions _ _| |_ Ż|Ż| | are made, the guards inside will be hostile. |1| | Ż _| | START| | 5x| __ NOTE: Once inside, leaving is impossible until all |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • _____|__| | events are finished! | x |ŻŻ|_ |_| 8 __| ŻŻŻŻ |7 |_ | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Ż| |_ |_ Clinic | $ | Mordin's Location | |Ż • | __/__ | * | Power Cells | | |_| __ |_|10 11| | • | Battlesite | |_____|->| | |9x _| Daniel | x | Medkit | | Ż | Ż |_ _\_ | 01 | 250 Element Zero | ŻŻ|_| |Ż12 | |x •| | 02 | Terminal (5000c) | |ŻŻŻŻŻ x |13 $ |___| _| | 03 | Datapad (2000c) | |Ż _Ż (ŻŻŻŻŻ|x* 14| __ _| | 04 | Wall Safe (4000c) | | | • \_ 15 ŻŻŻŻŻ 16|_ | | 05 | Salvaged Parts (1000c) | |_ ___ ___|ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻ •| | 06 | Wall Safe (4000c) | | x| |Ż ŻŻ|___| | 07 | Assault Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | ŻŻŻŻŻ_______| |_ | | 08 | 250 Element Zero | | _______| _ | | 09 | 2000 Palladium | | _ _ _ •_ __ | | 10 | Medigel Capacity [Upgrade] | |____ _______| | 11 | 2000 Platinum | _| | | 12 | 500 Element Zero | |17x|_ | 13 | 2000 Iridium | |_|• | | 14 | M-6 Carnifex [Heavy Pistol] | |Ż _| | 15 | Gambling Terminal (3000c) | ___| |___ | 16 | Bank Terminal (5000c) | | _ _ | | 17 | Spare Parts (1000c) | |• _ • _ •| |____|________________________________| | | |_| | | |x| END |x| Part 1: Reaching the Clinic Ż Ż ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The trek to Mordin's hospital starts at the quarantine sector's entrance, so loot the nearby element zero box and move past the turian barricade. One guard warns of vorcha and Blue Suns troopers beyond, so expect a fight! [Use Incendiary Ammo if available.] After dispatching a dumb duo, Shepard can talk with a nearby Batarian victim. [+2R] Leave him. [+5P] [Heal Batarian when prompted.] [+2P] I'm here to help. [+2R] I need information. Saving him earns some paragon points, while leaving him to rot has no real value (unless you want to steal his measly 2000c that badly). If saved, he eventually sends a thank-you email...big whoop, right? There's a hackable door nearby that lead to a slum corpse's wall safe, and further down the hall, a battle with some Blue Suns hiding behind a barricade. They can be taken out pretty easily from afar with the sniper rifle, although it's wise to use the 2F mezzanine nearby for better line of sight. When there dead, a residence nearby can be entered (hacked) and looted a bit. Talk to the refugees if y'like. [+5P] I'll help you get there. [+5R] Hiding here won't save you. Past the Blue Suns' barricade, snag the assault rifle damage upgrade and continue down the corridor to the next battlesite. Like before, the option of high ground is given for sniping, but the lower fountain area has plenty of cover, too. Watch out for one of the flamethrower-carrying vorcha -- he's quite lethal up-close! Afterwards, search the anterooms branching off this area to find some scummy looters in an apartment. Shepard can ignore them or play "catch the bullet" with their faces. [+2P] I don't like looters. [+5P] No...but someone will. [+2R] Yes. [+5R] If I have to. Back at the last battlesite, the opposite side leads towards the downstairs clinic. Loot the place, especially the medigel upgrade in a terminal, and find Mordin in one of the rooms. [+5R] [Interrupt and yell at Mordin] [+5P] [Calm Mordin down with smooth talk] [+2P] I'll take care of it. [+2R] Why can't anything be simple? Talking with Mordin earns the Carnifex Hand Cannon pistol, upgrading the normal one. The Carnifex has fewer ammo but packs a wilder punch; just be sure to aim well! [If y'don't want it, use the clinic's weapons locker to change back.] The optional task of finding Mordin's apprentice Daniel is also received 'round this time. Exit the clinic from the previously locked door in the reception area. PART 2: Save the Environment......al Plant ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Down the hall, a wild firefight begins in the Blue Suns' purlieu, a large interior plaza sectioned off by debris, with a few waves of reinforcements coming after most die. The structure allows plenty of flanking opportunities, so don't get pinned down in the center or anything. Upstairs, the nearest door leads to where Daniel's been captured. [+5P] Nobody needs to die. [+5R] Kill him, and you're next. [+2P] Everyone stay calm. [+5R] [Signal henchmen.] Paragon/Renegade options can defuse the situation, although the other options typically get Daniel killed. [Zaeed makes a funny comment if y'examine his corpse, though, so maybe it's worth it?] The room opposite this one is the next place to visit, leading past a small vorcha squad near a stairway. This leads to a large walkway area with vorcha on far-off (inaccessible) balconies, trying to "snipe" with rocket launchers. Take shelter on 2F and snipe those suckers quickly to avoid needless damage and/or casualties. A couple more waves appear at ground level near ventilation control's entrance, so they're easier to take out from there. Past a small skirmish, everyone reaches the final destination: the ventilation fan room. An annoying vorcha initiates conversation when entered. [+2P] Why are you doing this? [+2R] You're dead. This chamber's fights basically go like this: defeat a vorcha wave, approach a local destination, fight a wave on the way back. After the 1st pack is dead, turn on the fans on the center corridor -- this leaves two more machines to start up, on either side of this area, before the mission is finally complete and the cure's distributed. The remaining two fans can be done in any order, but Blood Pack members are both below and on the upper inaccessible balconies with their heavy-weapons rockets, so neutralizing them is similar to the previous large area's strategy. When both are turned on, everyone's automatically brought back to Mordin's lab. [+2P] I'm sorry. He's dead. -.- Daniel perished [+2R] He got himself killed. -' [+2P] I saved your life! -.- Daniel saved/Batarians killed [+2R] You ungrateful little ass! -' [+2P] Will you join me? [+2R] Don't forget our deal. [+5P, +5R] [Successfully recruit Mordin?] Mission reward: 25000c, 1000 EXP. NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] Cerberus hasn't changed. [+2R] Cerberus does good work. [+2R] You think this is fascinating? [+2P] Yes. [+2R] Stay focused, Professor. After that, the doc settles in. Shepard can start purchasing upgrades once an upgrade is found (during gameplay) and by having appropriate amounts of elements, found by mining unexplored planets and occasionally in field boxes. "Investigating" new party members can lead them to suggest new upgrades; in this case, Mordin suggests an omnitool (for him) to boost tech damage +20%. There's also some new para/gade options to do with crewmembers, although the horribly small, white font obscures what some of 'em say [any reader who has eagle eyes should send me an email about what's written]. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Don't be so formal, Jacob | Jacob [+2R] I need a reason? | " [+2P] We're all in top shape. | " (female-only) -.- May be same answer; [+2P] You're still in top shape. | " (male-only) -' I translated it [+2P] None needed. | " wrong due to small [+2R] Something you'd like to see? | " (female-only) font...perhaps? [+2P] I like that you took a stand. | " [+2R] They lost a good man. | " [+2P] Thanks for thinking of me. | " (female-only) [+2R] You think I'm perfect? | " (female-only) [+2P] I make you nervous? | " (female-only) [+2R] For now (?) | " (female-only) [+2P] We don't need them. | " (male-only) [+2R] Can't tell people everything. | " (male-only) [+2P] I'm not Cerberus | Miranda [+2R] This is my operation. | " __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 06) Omega: Recruit Archangel [WK06] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Archangel is known to be hiding out somewhere in Omega, but his exact area is not known to the general public. To unearth his location, it's time to visit the woman who rules Omega, Aria T'Loak, who stays in the Afterlife bar's upper area. Approach her to start a few scenes: [+2R] Like hell. [+2P] Simple enough. [+2R] I have similar rules. Interrogate her about Archangel to learn the station's gangs are teaming up to kill him, and the local merc recruiter nearby (like, literally down the stairs) can sign Shepard up for the task. [+5R] [Brandish gun (FemShep-only)] As Shepard's leaving, some greenhorn packing a pistol walks in to the spot. [+2P] How old are you? [+2R] Yes. [+5P] [Fix greenhorn's gun] Helping the wannabe merc doesn't matter really -- forcing him to think twice about his decision saves his life, and later he sends a thank-you email...not that great. There's a space taxi near Omega's entrance (#3 on map) where one can start the mission to find Archangel. Like usual, once started, there's no going back until it's over. |Ż| _ _____ |•| |•| | _ _ | | ŻŻŻ Ż _•_ | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻ|x | x | | * | Power Cells | _______|_| |_|ŻŻŻŻŻ | • | Battlesite | | 6 x 9 x | | x | Medkit | | x|ŻŻŻŻŻ | 01 | 500 Element Zero | | 87x | | 02 | Datapad (4000c) | _ _ ŻŻ| |ŻŻ | 03 | Account (6000c) | |2| _| | | | | 04 | Submachine Gun Damage [Upgrade] | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|1|_| | |_ | | | 05 | Account (5000c) | | |Ż| _| |_| | | 06 | Tech Damage [Upgrade] | |_ |ŻŻŻ|Ż |_ _| | | 07 | M-15a Vindicator [Assault Rifle] | _| |_ Ż|3 ___| | 08 | Footlocker (2000c) | | | Ż|Ż | | 09 | Wall Safe (4000c) | | | | | |*45| |____|__________________________________| |START| ŻŻŻ |_|_|_| After the taxi ride, Shepard ends up in the gang's staging area -- although since s/he's hired, they don't attack on sight or anything. A ways down the hall, a lounge with a few Eclipse members can be found. They're not important, though -- it's a message on the table that is. [Reading it opens the tiny "Omega: Archangel: Datapad Recovered" sidequest.] In the next hall, a side door leads to a disabled YMIR mech, which is to be used in the assault against Archangel. Shepard has the option of hacking it to attack the gangs when they restore function -- this saves a lot of wasted time and ammo later. Without doing it, it's just another mech to scrap...do the right thing an' sabotage that thing. The Blood Pack's lounge is down the hall but there's not much to get there, 'sides a codex entry on the crew. In the adjacent area, besides a hackable datapad, a bypassable door leads to the Blood Pack weapon cache. There's a submachine gun damage upgrade, as well as a few power cells and another datapad. Next stop: talking to Cathka's nearby, who's trying to repair the gunship for the upcoming strike. [+5R] [Stab Cathka in the back] Killing Cathka seems to make the gunship easier to destroy later on, so it's always wise to put a halt on his repairs. The storming sequence automatically starts afterwards, with the mercs advancing across the bridge while avoiding Archangel's deadeye sniping. There's a gauge tracking his vitals, and it'll deplete as the mercs start picking away -- thus, the mission is to assassinate the rest of the hired help and join up with our sniper. This is quite easy for the most part as they're completely blindsided by the "betrayal." Take the tech damage upgrade on the lower floors before going up. As it turns out, Archangel is our old friend Garrus from Mass Effect 1 (I only "spoil" this now since he'll be referred to as such for the walkthrough's duration). [+2P] It's good to see you. [+2R] Is that you, Garrus? [+2P] They won't get through. [+2R] Let's kick ass. [+5R] [Snipe a scout when looking through Garrus' rifle] Garrus' vantage point is the perfect sniping spot, and that's where he'll stay (AI-controlled), although Shepard can stay there with him and help pop a few mech scout heads. Alternatively, the downstairs floors are a wealth of cover and ammo pickups, and the balcony overlooking the 2F stairway has good position, so those are other spots to think about using. It's advised to take the Vindicator battle rifle on Garrus' couch since it's the best one in the game -- it shoots in 5-round bursts so it's ridiculously accurate, but it eats through ammo quickly so aim well. [Taking it now supersedes the current assault rifle.] Anyway, overview of the situation: WAVE 1: Footsoldiers approaching from the bridge, mixed mech/merc variety. Most use assault rifles but a few shoot rockets. WAVE 2: Jaroth's YMIR merc is brought out onto the bridge, and has a couple mech/merch cohorts accompanying its approach. If Shepard hacked the mech before, it'll go haywire and start shooting the cohorts nearby. It still has to be destroyed but this way's much easier. [Use Overload and Disruptor Ammo if needed. This one has 3 healthbars instead of two, since Jaroth is piloting it directly.] Regroup with Archangel afterwards, perhaps saving beforehand. [+5P] I'm not leaving you alone. [+5R] You need help. Shepard has the option of leaving an ally behind to help protect Garrus, which drastically increases his survivability. On the flipside, it leaves only two people to go take care of the remaining waves downstairs, and that can pump up the hurt a bit (especially on higher difficulties). Obviously Archangel ain't recruited if he bites the big one, and his healthbar doesn't replenish in the downtime, so make a calculated decision here. [If you're just interested in the paragon/renegade points, choose the option and then renege.] WAVE 3: To reach the downstairs portion, find the door underneath the ground- -floor stairway and take that route. There's a weapons locker and medical station here, so feel free to backtrack to it in case ammo gets low. There are three shutters to close here -- the first is easily accessible, and will stop any foes from flooding in that direction. The remaining two, on either side of that door, are past enemy-infested routes. Most foes are light-armored vorcha so headshots work well, 'specially with the new Vindicator. Just remember the waves are infinite, so work quickly, efficiently, and use plenty of cover. [NOTE: The enemy will disengage the shutter lock if they get a chance, so y'gotta keep fighting to the bitter end!] WAVE 4: Shepard automatically returns to Archangel's base after closing all shutters. Garm and his Blood Pack vorcha will have cut through a door to infiltrate the place, and are hellbent on killing Garrus on the upstairs balcony. Take care of the cohorts ASAP and get upstairs to help the sniper, since he won't be able to take much of Garm's relentless Krogan assault. [Biotics like Pull are great for making him an easy target.] Heal up, save, and talk with Garrus afterwards to start the final wave. WAVE 5: This is less a wave than it is a full-out assault! Tarak will have seized control of the gunship and deposits a few foot soldiers in the 2F balcony region, so protect Garrus (if he's hurting) and quickly take out everyone, especially the leader Jertha (or something, the font's too small to read!) who has a triple-layer healthbar. Next, some normal troops are let into the downstairs part via the window, so use the stairway bottleneck as the focus point. WAVE 6: The final section is defeating the gunship that got Garrus, who won't be participating in this fight (on the flipside, there's no healthbar to pay attention to). If Shepard killed Cathka during the preamble part of this mission, then the gunship should start at low health, perhaps not even a full bar. It's main methods of attack are (1) depositing troopers at window access points (2) using its mean machine-gun attacks (3) firing streams of incendiary rockets. It's able to flank one so switch cover when appropriate, and use synthetic-related skills (Overload, Disruptor/Warp Ammo) to neutralize it quicker. Mission reward: 20000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] No worse than usual, buddy. [+2P] You've got my back. [+2R] Cerberus is right this time. Garrus will have situated himself on the crew floor, in the defenses section past the mess sergeant's place. When pressed for upgrade suggestions, he'll unlock the Thanix Cannon armament for the Normandy, which can help its survival later on (get it eventually, yeah?). Inspecting the icon near him also adds codex entries for Disruptor Torpedoes & the Javelin. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] What did you do? | Mordin [+2R] I suspected as much. | " [+2P] This is good news. | " [+2R] This is a major threat. | " [+2P] What you did was wrong. | " [+2P] Thank you for telling me. | " [+2R] You did the right thing. | " [+2P] We're not with them. | Garrus [+2R] Glad you're happy here. | " [AUTHOR'S NOTE TO SELF: Miranda has no new dialogue (doesn't want to talk); FemShep trying to flirt with Jacob leads to no new para/gade options; Kelly has a fruitless p/r dialogue about cuddling Garrus] The remaining two recruits (Warlord, The Convict) are located in different star systems, so using the cluster's mass relay is necessary to visit them. So far the team doesn't have a stellar biotic character, so getting our imprisoned friend is a good idea. __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 07) Purgatory: Recruit the Convict [WK07] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The Prison Ship Purgatory is the next stop, and located by a simple cluster jump. As usual, this is a one-time-only dungeon so come prepared. |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 04 | Shotgun Damage [Upgrade] | | • | Battlesite | | 05 | Corpse (4500c) | | x | Medkit | | 06 | Corpse (4500c) | | 01 | 500 Element Zero | | 07 | Corpse (1500c) | | 02 | Damage Protection [Upgrade] | | 08 | Wall Safe (3000c) | | 03 | Corpse (1500c) | |____|_____________________________| |____|_____________________________| ___________ ___ _,' • | | ____________ _____ _____ ,' _|ŻŻŻŻŻ| |___| | Ż| | _ _ |_ _| | | |__/ _| 5•4 |• x| 2 | | •| _ _• | •7 • <-( |-6*|___ |ŻŻŻŻŻ|1| _| |_| |__ __|8 *|___ |_____|Ż| |ŻŻŻ | ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 3| |_______| ŻŻŻ|___________| | | ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |_|-START Down the docking corridor, a guard has an annoying gimme-yer-weapons request. [+2R] Go to hell. [+2R] It's not going to happen. From that point on, Shepard can walk around the vessel at leisure, with the destination being outprocessing. Down the way, a prison guard is overwatching a beating of some ruffian. Shepard can use some wiles to stop the relentless kicking, or tip his hat. [Para/gade choices required in part here.] [+2P] Is this necessary? [+2R] That's justice. [+5P] This is beneath you. [+5R] I told you to stop. [+2R] You're doing the right thing. The other prisoners ain't important. Outprocessing is straight on through the next door, but of course, nothing goes as planned -- the warden withdraws his hospitality and wants Shepard for his little collection. [+2P] Let's negotiate. [+2R] Hell, no. [+2R] What about serving the galaxy? Time to bust out of this refrigerator! A few local troops storm the room in an attempt to subdue Shepard's squad, but the numerous desk arrays make it quite good in a standoff, cover-wise. And, of course, the Blue Suns enemies are organic in nature, meaning techs like Incendiary Ammo will murder in this dungeon. Play janitor with the next corridor's gangbangers and kill a techie controlling the cryogenic freezer; screwing with that will unlock Jack from stasis. Try to help her (!) fight the YMIR mechs and find she's already clobbered them single-handedly...g'dang. Check one of the junkers to get a Damage Protection upgrade, then hit the road. The next hallway has a blown-up door, leading into a large isolation chamber that's...uh, caught fire. A lot. Part of the walkway is trashed, and there's a lot of detritus around as well -- use it all as cover when fighting off a few escapees and the YMIR mech down the way (Overload, Disruptor Ammo, etc). May not even have to waste any heavy weapons ammo. Loot the room for upgrades and credits, then do the same for the next corridor. It's mostly the same deal, just with more mercs and the YMIR has three health bars. [Use cover under the walkways to fight the mech.] Through the next hallway, the party arrives at the final cellblock, where the evil warden has activated a barrier and is poised to let his flunkies put new holes in Shepard's hide. The barrier's strength is marked with a gauge, and decreases when its generators -- the devices the blue, wavy beams stem from -- are deactivated (being shot, obviously). When all three are destroyed, it's time to put the warden on ice, too. He's got three health bars but that shouldn't be too important. [Cohorts still enter the room via an inaccessible doorway, for reference, so ammo doesn't run out.] Warden's got a mean assault rifle, and not a burstfire type, so at long ranges it's less accurate...sniping him's a good idea. Once Kuril's cooked, it's time to meet Jack, although her "coercion" dialogue doesn't affect anything. Even if Shepard bluffs about letting her see the files, they'll still be anyway. MISSION REWARD: 15000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] Give her the files now. [+2R] You can wait for your files. Jack settles into the bottom of the ship, underneath the engineers' area, and when asked, can contributed a "Subject Zero Biotic Boost" implant that raises her biotic damage 20%. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Glad they're helping. | Jack [+2P] I can't let you do that. | " [+2P] Do you want better quarters? | " [+2P] My mission is too important. | " [+2R] How would you help? | " [Garrus, Miranda, Mordin, and Jacob should have no new dialogue currently.] With a biotic user in tow, that only leaves the Krogan warload to recruit. Mass-relaying to the Eagle Nebula is necessary to find this battle titan... __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 08) Korlus: Recruit the Krogan [WK08] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This mission takes place in the Eagle Nebula's Imir system, planet Korlus. _____ | x | ___ ___ | | •ŻŻŻ| |7 | | | |___|5|_|Ż _| | |_ • 4|___•Ż | _| _______ | |Ż |6 *| | |ŻŻŻ| ___| _ |___ | •Ż|_ Ż|Ż • | ( |•|_| _ •| | • 1 •|___ ___|___ | | _| | | | |x | | | |ŻŻŻŻŻ| | | | |•| | ___| Okeer ) |_ •| | |_| | • x | |___|_ 3x* _| |• _ | _ __/__ ___ (__| |___| | ŻŻŻŻŻ 2| |___| | _ •|_|x| 9 | | START ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | |• _ 8 _| | |_____| |_|_____| _| | | Jedore (BOSS) -| | | | |_________| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 04 | Datapad (4000c) | | • | Battlesite | | 05 | Corpse (2000c) | | x | Medkit | | 06 | Wall Safe (4000c) | | 01 | Corpse (2000c) | | 07 | Datapad (4000c) | | 02 | 2000 Platinum | | 08 | Console (4000c) | | 03 | Sniper Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | | 09 | Krogan Vitality [Upgrade] | |____|_______________________________| |____|_______________________________| After landing in the ruins, trek down the debris path until a lookout post's reached. Past the goons, there's a wounded merc whining on the ground. [+2P] Medigel change your mind? [+2R] Where's the warlord? [+5P] Get rid of them. [or] The radio. Get rid of them. [+5R] Reply with bad directions. [+5R] [Shoot merc when he defies directive] [+5P] [Merc isn't killed during conversation] If the team doesn't help the merc, he tries to radio his superiors about the offworld presence at the facility. Not killing him during the transmission finalizes that radio contact, and the people ahead will know it's invaders, not krogan, who are attacking. [This may increase resistance later on.] The para/gade options aren't necessary here -- shooting the guy is always an option. Blue Suns troopers constitute a few skirmishes down the path, often mounting their attacks from upper (inaccessible) walkways, so don't get blindsided. The 2nd fight has a few rocket-firing heavies, so take cover immediately. After the 3rd fight, Shepard can talk with a "friendly" tank-grown Krogan to open the way forward, but no para/gade options to speak of here. This dirty route leads to an open area of criss-crossing walkways, where quite a few Krogan "rejects" put up a fight. Berserkers carry rockets and fire 'em on a dime, so find cover and don't leave unless they flank. After, don't forget to search the area for ammo! Hack the stairway door to complete this lower section. The middle section of the area is inhabited by the same mix of mercs, and is not that different from the first. Be sure to snag the sniper rifle damage upgrade (start), one of the few available on this level. The rest of the hackable objects just give credits. Upon completing the middle portion, which leads into a small medical bay. A normal playthrough has nothing extra here, but if one's playing an ME1 import, Rana Thanoptis (the girl from Virmire in first game) will be here. [+2P] Why are you here? [+2R] Everyone there should be dead. [+2P] Try harder to avoid trouble. [+2R] Stay out of my way. Through the next door, the party finds Warlord Okeer hard at work. There's a Krogan Vitality upgrade from a hackable terminal, and unlike others, only two can be found, so missing one would suck pretty badly. Don't leave without it! [+2P] Okeer, I presume? [+2R] Names first. [+2R] Change your tone. [+2P] A tough decision. [+2R] I did what I had to do. [+2P] Will you join us? [+2R] Is your soldier ready? [+2R] I'm handing you to Cerberus. [+2P] Why so concerned? [+2R] Looks like I hold power now. Okeer stays behind while he tasks everyone with killing Jedore, the lab's local Blue Suns representative. She's located at the landing below Okeer's overwatch position, accessible by a side stair. The final battle of this dungeon involves fighting "crazy" Krogan rejects released from their tubes; a YMIR mech that activates when shot or after a bit; and Jedore, who has 3 healthbars and fires rockets throughout the battle. Incendiary Ammo is good for the organic targets, while Overload/Disruptor Ammo/Warp are good for the synthetics. The best place to fight everything off is the row of tubes near the entrance, which puts good distance between Jedore and the YMIR, while giving decent firing opportunities. [Flanking the boss can work too.] Note that on higher difficulties, it may be best to headshot Jedore from afar with the sniper rifle, since her demise means no more krogans are released. Afterwards, return to find Okeer gone and his "pure warrior" in its test tube. No matter the team's hesistancy, the Krogan package is taken onboard the Normandy. [No para/gade options.] Mission Reward: 20000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] Relax, it's sealed. [+2R] Keep it to yourselves. [+2P] So we'll be careful. [+2R] He gets out, we vent the hold. Shepard now has the ability to let the Krogan (named "Grunt") out of its tube, despite the crew's fears. Taking a self-defensive/understanding stance typically gives paragon points here; exerting control by force gives renegade. [+2P] He's too valuable to leave. [+2R] Do as I say, EDI [+2P] You'll get more than that. [+5P] Join my crew. We'll find it. [+5R] My command is your reason. [+2P] Stand down or else. [+5R] [Shoot Grunt when prompted.] [+2P] You leave me no choice. [+2R] I was being generous. When asked about upgrades, the Claymore Heavy Shotgun (Grunt-only) becomes available. This sucker is a great close-range weapon, although if a player's already downloaded the Eviscerator (DLC), it's not likely to replace it. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2R] I wouldn't joke about that. | Jack [+2P] You don't trust anyone? | " [+2R] You're bitter as hell. | " [+2P] You regret none of it? | " [AUTHOR'S NOTE TO SELF: Grunt, Garrus, Miranda, Jacob, and Mordin are all too busy to talk, if their previous (where applicable) conversations were viewed.] If a reader's following this walkthrough, all recruitment dossiers should've been completed. Visit the galaxy map control deck and Kelly mentions Illusive Man wishes to speak with Shepard in the briefing room (between armory and tech lab, to wit). VISITING ILLUSIVE MAN STARTS NEXT MISSION AUTOMATICALLY, so if y'have other affairs to take care of, like Zaeed's loyalty mission, they can be done first. __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 09) Horizon [WK09] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _________ _| |_ __ ____ | [] • [] | | | 4 |____ |x| •[ ]• | | | ______ |_ |_ [] • [] _| |_ _ • | | \_______ _|_ _ _ _|_ |• |_| _|___3 _ | | | | | | | | | | | | | |2 | | ___ _____| | |_| |x | | _• | _| | |_____ 9 | |_ |__| | | |_ | | 10| ŻŻŻ|_| | Ż| | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|Ż |6 | 5 | | | Ż|ŻŻŻ |*|Ż | Ż _|ŻŻŻ| | | Ż) ) |_|_ | •Ż| | |7 _| | _| (1 | |_ ___|_____ | ) ŻŻŻŻŻ| |_____ x| • ŻŻ| | •* | | | | | | [] | |_ _| ( |8|___ _ __| | \ Ż | _ _ *| ŻŻŻŻŻŻ'. \ |____|___| _) ) START|__/ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 05 | Collector Particle Beam | | • | Battlesite | | 06 | Computer (3000c) | | x | Medkit | | 07 | Computer (3000c) | | 01 | Datapad (5000c) | | 08 | 2000 Palladium | | 02 | Datapad (4200c) | | 09 | Biotic Damage [Upgrade] | | 03 | Heavy Skin Weave [Upgrade] | | 10 | Computer (3000c) | | 04 | Safe (4800c) | |____|____________________________| |____|____________________________| Once the crew disembarks, the first battle takes place at an outdoor loading area. The Collectors are armed a little better than typical gangbangers, and a few may even have particle beams (heavy weapons classification), so take cover and prioritize those types first. These baddies are organic -- stuff 'em full of Incendiary Ammo (etc.) and they'll fold like origami swans. After reaching the settlement proper, some collectors fly (!) in and bring one of ME1's mainstay enemies: husks! These humans have been modified by geth/reaper technology and have become synthetics, able to release a biotic blast (stemming from self) at close ranges. They're not that hard to kill but often appear in groups, mere cannon fodder for the more equipped foes. Loot the area, especially the heavy skin weave upgrade, and observe a dead husk down the road. [+2P] Let's go save the colonists. [+2R] We're wasting time here. The previous area is now blocked off, and the only way forward is through what used to be the colony's main residential area. The houses have large porches and walk-ups, making good cover from the collectors scouring the place. This neighborhood doesn't have much of interest, but the next one has plenty to loot, including a Particle Beam heavy weapon laying against a coffin-like object. [One of the multistory houses has some hackable credits, too.] This 2nd neighborhood's battle is where Harbinger, the Collectors' general, is introduced. He will "hack" normal collectors and "assume direct control," being able to fight on the battlefield through them. He's tougher than normal grunts, but one can cut down on how many times he appears by killing the cohorts first. Lesson: Harbinger can't reappear if his squad's toast. A garage nearby has to be hacked to continue; a mechanic's met there. [+2R] Calm down! [+2P] Who are you? [+2P] Wait here. [+2R] You're a coward! The mechanic mentions defense towers situated at the spaceport, so there's the next destination -- loot the garage before going, of course, 'cause the team won't be able to come back in. [NOTE: Don't be so hasty in switching out the collector particle beam; it's great against the scions coming up.] In the next plaza, more collectors! As said, the particle beam is particularly good against the husk scions, giant organic beings with a lot more armoring than usual. Incinerate and Incendiary Ammo can all help, just as sniper rifles can. Either way, take cover when they're around because they like to use Shockwave. [One tactic is to move in close range to lure them into using shockwave, rather than their gun-like move, then moving out of range to avoid the shot. By continuously baiting them like this, they may be more managable.] Either way, when everyone's roasted, search the surrounding residences for goodies, including a collector corpse carrying a biotic upgrade, and bypass the far door's security to reach the spaceport. This is the final area of this map, filled with boxes and other collector- -brought junk. To kickstart the events, dual scions with accompanying husks! Take out the minions first, since they tend to swamp Shepard when s/he's focusing on the stronger baddies (and be prepared to use Unity, since someone always seems to die 'round here). The best place to fight off scions is the peripheral walkways, which gives good cover and plays off the foes' slowness. NOTE: When opening the door into the final area, it's possible to kill the scions (who are obscured behind the central platform) from afar without repercussion. Sniping is the best way to take them out, with damage- -boosting abilities (like Adrenaline Rush) and Incendiary Ammo turned on. No weakpoints are visible, but on the flipside, it's possible to loot the previous residential area for ammo, if needed. [Killing the scions before the husks are summoned means they _won't_ be summoned!] When able, hack the central computer to reestablish contact with the Normandy. This starts the remaining waves, fighting off collector drones, a few husks, and Harbinger until the towers are back online. [There are 3 waves of normal guys. Be sure to collect ammo refills in the downtime, especially if you're using the Vindicator; starting the next part with low ammo kinda sucks...] The FINAL FINAL fight on this level is against a collector Praetorian, a hovering scarab-looking organic that fires a particle beam as its primary weapon, while alternating between an area shockwave attack (when it quits levitating). Use all the normal organic-oriented tricks to increase damage, and most importantly, stay away! Keep distance at all times, use unbreakable cover, and probably more frequently, since it's quite good at flanking. It's only got two layers of health (barrier/armor) but the barrier regenerates, so this battle probably takes longer than 99% of the game's finest. Using the Particle Beam can halve the time it takes to do this, though. Afterwards, Shepard is reunited with Kaiden Alenko or Ashley Williams from the first game, depending on their gender (or import data, which overrides the defaults). There's no para/gade decisions to make here; or, if there are, they're not shown in the updates aboard the Normandy. Mission reward: 30000c, 1000 EXP ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] I didn't save everyone. [+2R] I enjoyed the fight. [+2P] No more colonies get hit. [+2R] Let's go on the offensive. [+5P] My team is strong. [+2R] Don't worry so much. NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] We can do this. [+2R] Don't lose your nerve now. Illusive Man has given Shepard three more dossiers, so it's back to character recruitment! However, the crew suspects they may not make it out of the upcoming suicide mission, so they're trying to tie up loose ends -- Jacob and Miranda's loyalty sidequests should unlock when talked to. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Something on your mind? | Jacob (loyalty dialogue) [+2R] I decide what's personal. | " [+2R] Get to the point. | " [+2P] You don't want to find him? | " [+2R] No. | Yeoman Chambers [+2P] Thank you. | " [+2R] No, it's easy. | " [+2P] Of course. | Miranda (loyalty dialogue) [+2P] I'm curious. | Jack [+2R] Answer my questions. | " [+2P] What if I really care? | " [+2R] You don't make this easy. | " (female-only) [+2P] You fascinate me. | " (female-only) [+2P] No, I want to get to know you. | " (male-only) [+2R] Sounds good to me. | " (male-only) [+2P] You have no reaction? | Grunt [+2P] And yet you became strong. | " [+2R] Ignore it. I need a warrior. | " NOTE: If MaleShep is paying particular attention to Jack, she may ask if he's looking for casual sex. Choosing to do the deed screws up the romance in the long run (she ends up hating him for using her), while courteously declining helps in the long run. Neither option screws up her loyalty, but if a player wants the Paramour achievement, put the sex off 'til later. With more dossiers on-hand, Shepard can put his/her nose to the grindstone and get back to team-building. Two characters (The Justicar, The Assassin) are recruited on Ilium in the Crescent Nebula, while Tali can be invited from her spot in the Far Rim. Let's get her's out of the way first before doing a big section, huh? It's also good because the Tempest SMG is obtained, an upgrade for those crappy machine pistols. [This mission's on Disc 2.] __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 10) Far Rim: Recruit Tali [WK10] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ NOTE: If you want the Geth Pulse Rifle -- which is found in Tali's room at the mission's end -- make sure the difficulty is Hardcore or better before leaving for the mission! When the mission's done, just change the difficulty back to normal and all's well. ___ Tali-|17 | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ___| _|__ | * | Power Cells | |* ____ * | | • | Battlesite | |_ 16 | | | x | Medkit | |13 •14|x| | ! | Demolition Charge Location | _|__15 _| | | 01 | Corpse (3000g) | Kal'Reegar-|x ________| | 02 | Heavy Pistol Damage [Upgrade] | |_ 12 __| | 03 | 400 Iridium | |Ż _ | | 04 | Corpse (6000g) | _| |_| | | 05 | Tempest SMG [Weapon] | ( •__ | | 06 | 400 Iridium | ______ \_ ___| | 07 | 400 Iridium | |*x! |__|___ | | 08 | Assault Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | |ŻŻŻ 7 • | | |_ | 09 | Wall Safe (3000c) | |___________| | x| | 10 | Corpse (6000c) | _| _______ x| Ż| | 11 | Wall Safe (6000c) | |x|_|_ _ ^^_ |Ż| 11| | 12 | Wall Safe (6000c) | |__ | _ |,' 89| | 13 | 200 Iridium | |x !• •6| _, 10| | 14 | 200 Iridium | |_____|___ | ŻŻŻ | 15 | 200 Iridium | |_| |_ | 16 | 200 Iridium | |_ _| | 17 | Corpse (9000c) | |_45| |____|________________________________| ___| •_| | _ |_ Haelstrom's atmosphere is slowly decaying, making __| ___| sunlight an environmental hazard -- touching any part of | _ | its rays degenerates a character's shielding. [Note that | 3• _| |_ health itself is not affected.] Basically, the players |__ _|2| |<| have to combat their foes from the shadows, literally. | | _| __| _ | |_ Down the abandoned road, the guardhouse controls unlock | __ ___| x| the first expanse's gate. This may be the player's first | __• __ | |Ż encounter with Geth, a synthetic race focusing mostly on |__ _____| assault rifles, while Geth Prime/Destroyers may use _| |x 1| rockets and tactical cloaking. No infiltrators in this |_ Ż Ż| first part, but either way, the shielded fringe walkway | |ŻŻŻ is a lot better movement-wise than the open, sun-blasted | | middle portion of the ruins' road. [Not to mention it ( (_ deposits the team right by a heavy pistol upgrade.] ) \ Start-\__/ At the opposite side of the expanse, kill a few more geth until stumbling on quarian corpses, one of which has the Tempest SMG and the other with a radio to answer. [Opening communications automatically advances to next section of area, so loot the current place before doing so.] [+2P] I'm here to help. [+2R] They're all dead. [+2P] What's your current status? Kal'Reegar's mission was to exfiltrate Tali from this warzone, but now it's looking like Shepard will have to use a magic touch. Her bunker's entrance was blocked by rubble (argh!) and finding the two demo charges are necessary to clear a path. The nearest charge is in a garage opposite Tali's bunker, and once a way is cleared inside, more arrive to pin the team down. This includes a rare sighting of a Geth Prime, a large 3-healthbar fiend more than twice the size of normal geth. [But, like all synthetics, they can be brought down quicker with Overload, Warp, Disruptor Ammo, etc.] The 2nd demo charge is in a 2nd ground-level garage, past the sun-burned pedestrian bridge. The battles are mostly the same, except the Prime is replaced with multiple Destroyers, who specialize in rocketry. On the way out, there'll be more too, of course, but they're easier to take out since radiation eats their shields. Got both charges? Good. Plant 'em on the slab to gain access to Tali's bunker (funny thing: standing at point-blank range doesn't kill Shepard). Lamely, she's not exactly in this bunker...but the one further down the way. Dry yer tears with the ancient loot, such as an assault rifle damage upgrade, before radioing Tali. [+2P] No one else is left. [+2P] I came to help. [+2R] I'm recruiting you. Tali opens the route to the observatory, similarly sized to previous ranges and filled with normal geth accompanied by attack drones (weak but annoying to kill) and two Geth Prime. The route forward is spangled with sunlight, so it's mostly leapfrogging from cover to cover, pulling back if the enemy encroaches too fast. There doesn't seem to be a huge abundance of ammo here, so for those eating through assault rifle munitions, try taking drones with pistols (etc.) instead. [Geth Prime won't attack if Shepard's too far away, setting up good snipe opportunities.] Past there, lifting the security lockdown tips off the geth outside Tali's observatory. The lower path leads to Kal'Reegar. [+02P] Is she safe? [+02P] No. Stay down. [+15R] Sounds like a plan. [+15P] [Talk Reegar down from his stubborn position.] Picking the paragon prompt seems to keep Kal'Reegar alive 100% of the time, or at least with ample time to pick off the opposition. Taking the renegade route can make him die, although working fast will prevent that. The main goal here is to take down the Geth Colossus, which has a repair protocol that can regenerate health. Basically, Shepard must take it down before then (when it compacts itself). To do this, it's suggested to avoid the middle area and use the fringe sniper route, which flanks the geth platoon and leads to a drop-down point to pick away at the ol' Colossus. [The sniper route is radiation-blasted, so stay back and let the geth come to you first.] When the shields drop, it's recommended to use a heavy weapon to take it down -- some power cells are nearby for this very reason. The Particle Beam works quite well due to its accuracy and constant rate of fire. NOTE: The central route can also be taken to the colossus, and it has more cover and shade, but the brunt of all foes. Going in Rambo style can work, as there's power cells on either side of the colossus, but this way can be less safe, still. [NOTE: Squadmembers may come this way if they're not directed to the sniper walkway at the beginning, so if y'wanna avoid sloppy execution, don't forget that.] Loot the battlesite for its iridium and power cells, then locate Tali in the observatory. [No para/gade decisions to speak of here.] Mission reward: 30000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] I agree completely. [+2P] Feel free to study the ship. Tali settles onto the engineering deck, and contributes Multicore Shielding when asked about upgrades. Jack's loyalty mission should be unlockable around this time, too. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] I don't trust them. | Tali [+2R] They're on our side. | " [+2R] Make it quick. | Jack (loyalty dialogue) [+2P] I'll confront them. | " [+2R] Cerberus is different now. | " [+2P] Let's go. | " [+2R] Leave it behind you. | " [+2P] Why is that funny? | Grunt [+2R] This brutality has a point? | " [+2P] I don't like hearing this. | " [+2R] Not quite, but I'm not Krogan. | " [+2R] What about Garrus? | " [+2R] Damn right I did. | Mordin (loyalty dialogue) [AUTHOR'S NOTE TO SELF: Garrus, Jacob, Mordin, Miranda = too busy to talk, if loyalty missions not becoming available. Kelly's Tali dialogue has no para/gadeness; Grunt/Garrus' loyalty dialogue has no para/gadeness either.] ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The rest of the dossiers are technically optional. While doing sidequests and loyalty missions, eventually the Illusive Man will require a conference and the next mission starts automatically. [Once the message is received, Shepard can't go anywhere else anyway.] This typically happens after ~5 recruitment or loyalty missions are done. __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | | __| __| 11) Disabled Collector Vessel [WK11] | |_|_|_|____|____|_____________________________________________________________| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |ŻŻŻŻ\ | |Ż) ) _________ | |Ż / __| _____ *\ ___ __| | ( / __ • 6x) | 3|__/ _ 4| | ( ( \____ (__/ | |_____/ |_|_| | |__ ____) \__ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |_____2\ | | • ( ) _ ) | * | Power Cells | \ \__ | (_ _\ ( (*) ) | • | Battlesite | __)x !| • \5( x) )_ • _) | x | Medkit | | 1____| | \____/_ _/ | ! | Advanced Weapons Training | _| |_ '--->----' | _|___ | 01 | Technology (7500c) | | ___| | 78 | /\ | 02 | 250 Element Zero | |___ \__ ŻŻ/ŻŻ Ż| / \ | 03 | Technology (15000c) | \_ | ( (Ż • _(/•/ / | 04 | Damage Protection [Upgrade] | | ) \ \__ / / | 05 | Technology (7500c) | ( (___ \______/ / | 06 | 250 Element Zero | \ _| <----------------|__/ | 07 | Technology (7500c) | )_( | 08 | Tech Damage [Upgrade] | START |____|_____________________________| A derelict Collector ship...spooky. There aren't any enemies to fight around here, so take the available path until a pile of corpses can be inspected. [+2P] Maybe they're better off. [+2R] We can't help them now. Past there, a mandatory stop involves looking at a Collector specimen. [+2P] The Collectors are Protheans! [+2P] That's a horrible fate. [+2R] They'd be better off dead. Afterwards, Shepard finds a pile of weapons and can get weapon training with one of them, no matter what class s/he is. The weapons are: Revenant Machine Gun (assault rifle), Claymore (heavy shotgun), and M-98 Widow (sniper rifle). Which should Shepard pick? Depends on one's style of play and what weapons're available already. [NOTE: A class can only pick the weapons above if they're already capable of using that weapon type. The rewards change to generic weapons training if a class can't use the weapon innately. For instance, an Infiltrator can pick the Widow since sniper rifles are already usable, but has to settle for basic assault rifle/shotgun training on the others.] My suggestions, from a purely tactical standpoint: • SOLDIER: Revenant. They're the only class that can use it, and with 500ish ammo, it's a great alternative to assault rifles (albeit less accurate than the Vindicator). The reason to pick this over the awesome Widow is because the rapidfire Viper sniper rifle is perfectly coupled with Adrenaline Rush's damage-boosting ability. [Also, Grunt can get the Claymore and another ally yet unfound can get the Widow, so it's possible to have them all in one active party.] • VANGUARD: Assault rifle training seems best, letting one cover all distances rather effectively, and that counts for this class. Picking sniper or a shotgun can work too, depending on the user's style of play. • INFILTRATOR: Widow, probably. Paired with Assassin Cloak...wow. This'll help take down some of the more annoying enemies, like scions, faster than normal. Of course, this matters more on higher difficulties -- picking the assault rifle, for instance, can be a good substitute for those ridiculous SMGs/pistols. • SENTINEL: Claymore or Widow, generally, whichever complements Tech Armor's ability (for extra shields, Widow; for cherrypicking knocked-down enemies, Claymore). • ADEPT: Revenant or Widow, depending on one's style of play and how it'll complement the biotics. The Claymore's not that useful in this vein. • ENGINEER: This class gets the Tempest SMG which is sufficient in that department, so the Widow may make more sense (not to mention be a godsend on higher difficulties, or with ammo-related bonus abilities). If one can get the Locust SMG from Kasumi's DLC, then the Widow is definitely the way to go. A weapons locker nearby can change out the new weapon if y'don't want it yet, for some reason. Follow the path past more salvagable technology, and a computer with a damage protection upgrade. Cresting the hill leads to the "outer" part of the ship, ending at a radio platform. [+2P] We're okay. [+2R] Status report -- now! The obvious trap is revealed! The radio platform sends the team floating into the air, and now they must fight off Collectors docking on similar platforms. Like before, these guys are organics and Harbinger -- who takes over the lesser grunts -- appears as well. There's also some scions to defeat, if it wasn't annoying enough. Since the platforms occasionally relocated, this means Shepard's team should do the same, putting them on the edge of where the foes are and preventing back/flank/pincer attacks. There's a box of power cells in this area, too, towards the end. Operate the console when everyone's done. [+2P] Good work. [+2R] About time. [+2P] Don't jump to conclusions. [+2R] He betrayed us! There are five remaining battles on the way out. The first two are normal collector fights, a mix of drones and particle beam users. The 3rd is versus a praetorian, one of those annoying buglike things last seen on Horizon. The area is quite spartan for cover, so look for the rock masses and use the entrance ramps when fighting it off. The 4th fight is drones, heavies, and a scion, plus a new addition -- abominations. These are basically exploding husks, so destroy 'em before they get close. Final (5th) battle is with a _bunch_ of husks, which are easy to defeat and good for getting the Brawler achievement. All of these are made easier depending on which weapon was taken during the start of this mission, particularly the Widow sniper rifle (which can absolutely murder Harbinger appearances, as well as practically two-shot a Scion with damage-boosted headshots). Mission reward: 37500c, 1000 EXP ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] I knew I couldn't trust you. [+2R] What the hell is going on? [+2P] I'd have found another way. [+2R] Never again, you hear me? [+2R] Another "derelict" ship? NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] I agree. [+2R] I still don't like it. [+5R] [Finish conversation] [+5P] [Finish conversation] -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Thank the entire crew. | Yeoman Chambers [+2R] I didn't need her. | " [+2P] It usually is. | Jacob [+2R] I wouldn't know. | " [+2P] I can lie if you want. | " [+2R] Toughen up. | " [+2P] I'm interested. | Jack [+2R] So what? | " If Shepard's romancing Jack, around this time she'll be candid, asking if he has feelings for her. Answering the affirmative or staying in the gray area makes Jack want to be alone for awhile. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 12) Ilium [WK12] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Planet Ilium opens up when TIM hands out the remaining dossiers, and is the site of two recruits (Justicar, Assassin) plus Miranda's loyalty mission. Nos Astra's map is as follows: _______ | 3 | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| _______ |_|_ _| | 01 | Normandy Dock | | | | | | | 02 | Serrice Technology (Shop) | | |___| |_____| |___| | 03 | Eternity Bar | | | ( 2 |___ | 04 | Liara T'Soni's office | |1| \_ ____| 4 | | 05 | Shipping Cargo | Ż | __ |_ | | 06 | Gateway P.D. (Shop) | | -| |-> | | 07 | Tracking Office | ŻŻ|Ż |ŻŻŻ| | 08 | Barla Frontiers (Shop) | | Ż| 5 | | 09 | Taxi Stand | |__ __| |____|___________________________| ___| __| |7| __ 6| |8 | | | | 9| |_| ŻŻŻ Sidequesty stuff that can be done on Ilium: • On an ME1 import file, Gianna's near the Serrice Technology stand and can start the "Gianna Parasini" sidequest. • Visiting the Eternity Bar on an ME1 import file has Conrad Verner starring as "A Troublemaker" to be dealt with. • __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 13) Ilium: Recruit the Justicar [WK13] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Shepard has no idea where the justicar is, so it's time to hit the streets... PART 1: Info-gathering ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The first step in tracking down the asari justicar is locating her. As it would happen, ex-shipmate Liara T'Soni has an office in the area, and her information brokerage can help. Inquiring about Samara is the way to go -- one learns Tracking Officer Dara has more info. Naturally, she's at the Tracking Office (SW part of map)! [+2P] I only want to talk. [+2R] So what if she did? Shepard can then hail a cab that leads to the spaceport, Samara's last known sighting. PART 2: Commercial Spaceport ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Locate Detective Anaya in the nearby office, and talk her into letting the team through the cordoned-off crime scene around the corner (no para/gade options here). There's 3000c to find in an alleyway circuitboard, plus one skirmish with Eclipse mercs (biotic-user/mech mix). Samara is found through the next door. [+2P] You killed in cold blood. [+2P] Yes, I am. [+2R] Not really. [+2P] Maybe I can help. Samara agrees to join if Shepard learns the ship name of her prey, who has escaped from Nos Astra already. She will wait at the station (i.e. not yet invitable) while the commander gets to the bottom of things. Pitne For, the volus merchant in the spaceport, supposedly knows something about this end and must be questioned! [+5R] [Draw a gun on the merchant] Pitne hands over a pass card for the Eclipse base's elevator, which is right alongside the police station (how serendipitous). _|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| PART 3: Assault on Merc Base |_| M-27b Scimitar [Shotgun] | ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |_| Biotic Damage [Upgrade] | |_| Terminal (3000c) | |_| Terminal (6000c) | |_| 2000 Platinum | |_| Shipping Manifest | |_| Terminal (6000c) | |_| Terminal (3000c) | |__________________________| The final step of this mission requires ascending the Eclipse base to find our smuggler. It'd be standard fare if there weren't so many asari biotics (vanguards) running around, and they can make things a little more annoying than usual. The other new surprise are "toxic containers," explosive boxes that leave corrosive poison clouds around for awhile -- they're good for inflicting additional hurt on the foes, but don't get caught in 'em either. Past the first set of fights, pick up the Scimitar shotgun (switch it out if y'have the DLC-only Eviscerator) and check the anteroom nearby to find a cowardly merc. [+5P] [Shoot Elnora] [+5P] Go. Upstairs, fight through a few more merc battles until arriving at a large gunship hangar. The titular vehicle flees when attacked, so get it out of the way before cleansing the chamber of biotic threats. The adjacent room has more power cells and a confession from Elnora saying she killed Pitne For's business partner -- this can help exonerate him. The corridor nearby leads to a large open space which, naturally, means a large battle...this time with the returning gunship. The cover in this area mostly consists of crates, so use the higher ledges near the vehicle to attack (that's what all the power cells're for!). Being mechanical, attacks like Overload and Disruptor Ammo work well, although combos (like Adrenaline Rush + sniper rifle shots) easily deep-six it, too. Next-door, another hackable terminal and the sidequest-related Shipping Manifest, which can pin down Pitne For's smuggling operation. It's really so careless to leave those lying around, huh? Speaking of Volus, there's one around the corner as high as a space-kite! (He also gets some of the game's best lines). [+2P] Calm down. [+2R] You're high. [+5R] We're right behind you. [+5P] [Tip Niftu Cal over] Putting Niftu Cal to sleep saves his life, and later he'll send a thank-you email; sending the "biotic god" to his drug-addled doom is for meanies only! Check the medical/weapon station down the hall before entering Wasea's room, where the final firefight foments fatalities! Wasea can Throw toxic canisters so it pays to detonate them as a preempt. Besides that, pretty much business as usual! Just watch out for flankers. [If you're wondering about that area behind her desk that starts closed off, Wasea only goes there when the battle is prolonged. Destroying the toxic canisters usually starts the crate-moving event, but there's nothing back there, so...] When everyone's a perforated, rotting corpse (^___^) check Wasea's desk for a datapad detailing the sought-after ship name. A teammate suggests going back to the spaceport immediately, although looking around is possible, too. [If that's the case, the chamber's entrance is the auto-exit.] PART 4: Spaceport [II] ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Samara is still waiting at the detective's place. [+2P] I am honored. [+2P] Welcome to the team. [+2R] You'll do anything I say? [+5R] [Samara is recruited] [+5P] [Samara is recruited] Shepard can turn in Elnora's evidence (if obtained) to clear Pitne For of all murder charges, although s/he can turn around and give Anyala the shipping manifest to have him arrested -- the reward's +5P & 4200c. On the flipside, giving Pitne the manifest so he can avoid going to the clink earns +5R and 9000c. Both Anyala and Samara have speech options for returning to the ship, so that's the quick way out. Mission summary: 1000 EXP, 30000c PART 5: Normandy SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2R] We need her. Samara uses the ship's observation deck as a meditation spot, located on the 3rd-lowest deck (the crew one). Talking to her down there gives no para/gade options (note to self: this is the convo where she won't talk about the perp she was chasing, when asked). __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 14) Ilium: Recruit the Assassin [WK14] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Like in the justicar's mission, talking to Liara T'Soni about Thane tips the team off to his Seryna, someone who may know his whereabouts. She's located in the shipping cargo area (#5 on map above). [+2R] Show some respect. [+2P] Where is he? [+2R] Then talk fast. Thane's location is revealed to be Dantius Towers, and Seryna can get everyone in (like usual, going there means no leaving until event's over). The locale is made up of two towers, one completed and another still in construction -- that's the in. DANTIUS TOWERS (TOWER 1) ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Since the floors are roughly the same, I'll just divide 'em up. 1F: A few mechs start the show off, but they're nothing new. The med station nearby has a hackable terminal [4800c] but the other direction's the real path. There's a salarian worker there. [+2P] I'm sorry. [+2R] You're lucky. [+5P] [Heal worker before he dies] [+5P] Hang on. [+2R] We're done here. The rest of the floor is under renovation, so there's odd stacks, fragile crates, and the like lying around. The opposition is still a mech/dog mix, although towards the end, some humans (vanguards) enter the scene. Then, the door leads up to... 2F: This area's prefaced by some mercs talking about infiltration -- oh, how wrong they are! The dogs have been ditched for a merc/mech mix, and the floor has plenty of side corridors for flanking purposes. At the curved part of the walkway, where a giant pit's in the middle, follow the bend to a side room (bypassable) with a few salarian workers inside. [+2P] Yes. [+2R] No. Also, at the dead end around there, the 5-97b Viper [sniper rifle] can be found. This is a rapid-fire weapon and has more capacity than a normal one, but does less damage per hit and may be inaccurate if fired consecutively. In short, it may be better to switch to the Mantis again when the chance is given. However, the Viper does go very well with soldiers' damage-boosting Adrenaline Rush ability. [Power cells, 4200c terminal nearby, too] Trying to access the elevator summons three enemies, a krogan bounty hunter and two biotic engineers, so take cover (as advised). Upstairs... 3F: [I'm calling this 3F because I dunno which one it is.] The floor starts with a talkative merc (memorably) getting blindsided by Shepard's gang. [+2R] I need answers. [+2P] I've got an offer. [+2R] Listen carefully. [+5R] [Push merc out of window!] [+5P] Don't be stupid. [+5R] I hope you can fly. After the "flying lesson," pick up the datapad to start the "Salarian Family Data" sidequest, which is a simple info delivery for later. Either way, the ensuing chamber has the merc leader's team, and they fight no matter the outcome. [Power cells in area.] There's a bypassable door that leads to a 2nd locked-in salarian, and a PDA with 6000c in it. [+5R] [Punch salarian.] [+5P] Let me help you. [+5R] Put down the gun. [+2P] I don't think so. [+2R] Not that one. 4F: Up the ramp, Nassana's sent out some of her biotic vanguards. This area's noticably more spartan than the lower ones, so take care when moving from cover to cover. [500 Element Zero, med kit, weapons locker in area]. Around the corner, another skirmish! This time an asari commando joins the fray, and has 3 healthbars to deplete. She also has pink blood...eww. Near the bridge drop-down point, pick up the med kit and submachine gun damage upgrade from the corpse. [Body also has 12000c PDA...miser!] Make sure to get everything here because lowering into the trench prevents backtacking! DANTIUS TOWERS (TOWER 2) ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The bridge to the 2nd tower is the first step to conquer, and is mostly populated by those assault rifle mechs -- cook up some disruptor ammo to take 'em down quickly. Once on the windswept part, another fight starts, same as before. From here, two rocket drones are setup and start sniping as Shepard's crew advances; either snipe 'em or get in closer for other weapon options. The Viper actually sucks on this end, no matter what the description says, so if y'have to use it, Adrenaline Rush first (if applicable). In fact, since the enemies have high cover towards the end, Adrenaline Rush + Viper sniping is a good idea all-around. Save before going in past the commando's door. [Convos have no para/gadeness.] Mission reward: 30000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] What's the problem, Jacob? [+2R] Watch yourself, Thane. [+2R] Keep an eye on him. Thane settles into the life support (*giggle*) chamber, and can be talked to there if need be. [If asked, he contributes the Modular Probe Bay upgrade for the Normandy.] [+2P] Can we help? Elsewhere... -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2R] Sounds like you. | Samara (loyalty mission dialogue) [+2P] I can see why she's dangerous. | " [+2P] Let's go get her. | " [+2R] I'll think about it. | " [+2P] Samara, I am so sorry. | " [+2R] You should have told me. | " [+2P] Tell me more. | " [+2P] You have survivor's guilt? | Jack (romance dialogue) [+2R] I assume you took revenge. | " [+2P] We're all nuts. | " [+2R] Your trauma is unimpressive. | " __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 15) Derelict Reaper [WK15] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The IFF can be collected from a Reaper ship in Hawking Eta's Thorne system (by way of Chandrasekhar system). NOTE: This marks a turning point in the storyline, so to increase everyone's survivability for the final stretch, recruit all allies and do their loyalty missions, plus any sidequests (etc.) that should be gotten out of the way. The reason for doing this? After acquiring the IFF, there's precious little time to do extra things -- that is, without incurring severe loss Normandy- -wise. [This'll be expounded on at end of this section.] _______ |10 | _ | |•| | |x| |__ __| |4| _|9| ) (__ |x |\ ( _• | ________ ___| | | Reaper IFF ___________| _| | _|x5 6•_ |_____| |_ | |_ •• *3| |_| Ż| | __| • | •| | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| • _ Ż| | _ | |8|Ż|___|ŻŻŻ | |_______ ŻŻŻ| • |x|7* •|Ż |x 1 _| ŻŻŻŻŻ Ż ŻŻŻŻ ŻŻŻ|2| | Ż|_|-Start |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 05 | Terminal (3000c) | | • | Battlesite | | 06 | Terminal (3500c) | | x | Medkit | | 07 | Shotgun Damage [Upgrade] | | 01 | Wallsafe (2000c) | | 08 | Terminal (3500c) | | 02 | Terminal (2000c) | | 09 | Wallsafe (2500c) | | 03 | Sniper Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | | 10 | Laptop (1000c) | | 04 | Heavy Skin Weave [Upgrade] | |____|_______________________________| |____|_______________________________| There's some safes and worklogs to browse, but the real fun starts when the far pressurized door is opened: kinetic barriers trap everyone inside, and the mission changes to deactivating the core causing said nuisance. After the convo with Joker, the ensuing walkway will have explosive crates and husks (plus a few Abominations), so have Incinerate or (Squad) Incendiary Ammo up and at 'em -- Inferno Grenade works well, too. Since they climb up from opposite sides of the walkway, it's best to pull back a bit to keep them all in focus. Past the spot the where sniper rifle damage upgrade is, husks appear with their daddy (a.k.a. scion) in two separate battles, so do the previous strat to avoid being flanked. The waves are thicker as well, so this is one instance where exploding the environmental crates can help more than usual. Don't try to open the exit corridor in-between the two fights, unless you like husks flaying you alive with their karate chops... In the next area, after the geth sniper disappears, the exercise in husk extermination appears again (2 battles). This time, the height differential can be problematic as the swarms appear in close quarters, so use bottlenecks (ramps, stairs) to slay 'em easier -- Inferno Grenade just mops 'em up here! Only one scion, luckily, but its Shockwave attack may get better range if it shoots from higher up, so take cover! This same situation repeats roughly six more times, with the final scrapes having two scions to eliminate! The "retreat and burn" strategy never quits applying, however. If this gives a player trouble, particularly on higher difficulties where enemies have more armor, remember to save in-between skirmishes! [Incendiary Ammo + Adrenaline Rush + Viper sniper rifle = hilarious win also] When the main fighting's over, a bypassable door leads to the reaper IFF and a wall safe. Past there, the geth sniper seen previously is doing computer work while husk types stream into the core's room. This sets the stage for the final events: destroying the core amidst a sea of husks. The core has an outer plating that prevents any damage, and only opens after approximately 0:30 has elapsed (in other words, worst operating system ever!). Incendiary effects work best, like usual, but the melee-n'-shotgun tactic pays off well, too. KEEP MOVING AND SHOOTING -- standing still lets the husks gang up on Shepard, continuously knocking him/her off-balance to maximize chances of melee killing! Mission reward: 25000c, 1000 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Back onboard, the two Cerberus employees are split on how best to deal with the captured geth. [+20P, +5R] I want to talk to it first. [+20R, +5P] Cerberus gets the geth. [+02P] Just be careful. The final (non-DLC) teammate to obtain is that geth sniper, locked up in the med bay's AI core. Like Grunt, activating him is totally optional. [+2R] Why not? [+2R] All geth are the same. [+2P] You want to work with me? [+2R] I don't "cooperate." I lead. [+2P] That works. [+2R] Quiet, EDI. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Can they be saved? | Mordin [+2P] I trust you, too. | Tali (romance dialogue/either gender) [+2R] You're embarrassed? | " [+2P] You even trying to get better? | Grunt [+2R] Save some for our enemies. | " [+2P] This isn't going well. | " [+2R] That's what we need. | " [+2P] Cerberus is wrong. | Miranda [+2R] So do I. | " [+2P] And you. | " [+2R] You sound unhappy. | " [+2P] You always bring that up. | " [+2R] This again? | " [+2P] That's not true. | " [+2R] I'm sorry you feel that way. | " [AUTHOR'S NOTE TO SELF: Legion's loyalty dialogue has no para/gadeness] When trying to land on any station/planet/etc. after finishing this mission, EDI notifies the team that the IFF is ready but needs to be tested. [+2P] You thought of everything. [+2R] Let's move! Shepard's crew will then leave the Normandy on a shuttle...which happens to be the worst imaginable time -- Collectors board the ship while they're away. This starts a mini-event where Joker is the controlled character. EDI's lit up the floor, pointing Joker toward the research lab, the med bay AI core on the crewman deck, then the engine room. [Move fast to avoid being killed by Collectors.] Non-essential crewmembers end up kidnapped though, making this personal! When Shep returns... [+2P] Are you okay, Joker? [+2P] Is the virus contained? [+2R] I'm not interested in excuses. [+2P] I trust it. [+2P] So the ship is ready to go? [+2R] You're equipment, not crew. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] I care about [ally name]. | Mordin (romancing teammate convo) [+2R] What? I'm not doing that! | " [+2P] You're not a typical assassin. | Thane [+2R] You don't seem confident. | " __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 16) The Suicide Mission [WK16] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The next step is going through the Omega-4 Relay to visit the Collectors' homeworld. To avoid any more casualties, make sure all important ship upgrades -- like weapon upgrades, shielding types, etc. -- are purchased. Stuff like a Modular Probe Bay (etc.) aren't crucial. When ready, head to the relay in the Omega Nebula... -- INSERT DISC 1 -- If Shepard's been cultivating a romance with an applicable teammate, and they considered consummating it, then that love scene plays out after the disc switch. [No para/gade seemingly.] ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] The team is strong. [+2R] I don't need to know. GOING THROUGH THE OMEGA-4 RELAY (TARTARUS DEBRIS FIELD) ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Remember how it was said to get the important ship upgrades, like the Thanix cannon, armor plating and extra shielding (Garrus, Jacob, and Tali's upgrades respectfully)? Well, for each that ISN'T installed, a teammate will die just en route to the Collector Base! Either way, the Normandy will be attacked by an "Oculus," a flying eyeball- -like robot Shepard and two teammates have to fight off (in a real fight). The battle takes place on the engineering deck and loyalty has nothing to do with things, so take your faves! The boss is fought twice: the 1st time it flees after incurring 'x' amount of damage, the 2nd time it's for real. Its only attack is a red laserbeam from its eye, so any combination of synthetic- -killing attacks works well. [The Viper sniper rifle + Adrenaline Rush + Disruptor Ammo strategy is fine.] COLLECTOR BASE, PART I ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Before setting out, there are two matters to discuss. • PICKING A TECH EXPERT: This person will go through the ventilation shafts to unlock the far door, letting both fire teams escape safely. There are only three good choices here (Tali, Legion, Kasumi). Pick whoever's loyal for the task. Choosing anyone else, or a tech expert who's disloyal, will end up getting themselves killed. • PICKING A FIRETEAM LEADER: This person will lead the 2nd diversion team (i.e. whoever's not on Shepard's squad) during the infiltration expedition. There are three good choices here -- Miranda, Jacob, and Garrus -- so pick whoever's loyal to do the job. Choosing a poor leader makes the selected tech expert die at the end of this portion! Shepard's team will encounter ~7 battles with collectors, which also serve as appearances for Harbinger. Remember the strategy? Kill off weaker enemies to prevent them from being hijacked by Harb. All the while, Shepard's team'll have to be on the lookout heat exchanger valves. Activating these takes the pressure off the vents' tech expert -- LETTING IT GET TOO HOT KILLS THAT ALLY so there's not a lot of time to sit behind cover. Gotta go on the offensive for all this, so use (Squad) Incendiary Ammo! There are 8 valves to trigger. The segment ends when all teams regroup at the far door, hopefully escaping with all lives intact. COLLECTOR BASE, PART II ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+02P] I'd never abandon my crew. [+02R] I didn't come for you. [+02P] I wish I could have. [+02R] That wasn't an option. [+15P] I'll have someone escort you. [+15R] The mission comes first. When the captured crewmembers are located, the way forward is complicated. There are now three jobs for the next segment. • PICKING A BIOTIC SPECIALIST: Despite what Miranda says, there are only two choices who can get through the field of bugs without faltering: Samara (or Morinth) and Jack. Choosing any neophyte biotic to do the job results in a teammate getting swarm'd! [Whoever's chosen won't participate in the fight this segment has, though; they only do the barrier.] • PICKING A FIRETEAM LEADER: The same ones as before -- Garrus, Miranda, and Jacob -- are still applicable. Whoever's loyal should be selected for this job. Miranda seems to be the best choice since she's scripted to survive regardless of loyalty. • PICKING AN ESCORT: This person will escort the remaining crewmembers back to the Normandy, although s/he won't be selectable for the rest of the segments (i.e. can't fight final boss). However, whoever is put in this position automatically survives the ordeal, so the best choice is Mordin -- his scrawny butt can screw up other positions if he's delegated 'em, and he can be a liability in the next section. [Any loyal crewman can do this position, but the others are more helpful here. Picking no one ensures the Normandy crew's turned into mincemeat!] The biotic specialist protects Shepard's squad from the Collector swarms, but that doesn't mean there's no fighting -- the team will still have to rebuff teams of drones that appear, and all from within the confines of the barrier. Difficult? Not technically. Relying on biotics and techs here is a great idea, since one has to scavenge for the occasional ammo drop. There are three (3) main fights in all, with the final one having a scion & abominations to kill. A few isolated teams of husks/abominations will appear, too, but are much easier to eliminate -- remember that Throw instantly kills both types. COLLECTOR BASE, PT. III FINAL ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ For the final boss, Shepard's team will advance forward while the others'll "hold the line," to borrow an ME1 phrase. • PICKING FINAL TEAM: Since enemies ahead will be both organic and synthetic, it's wise to choose a loyal, well-rounded, offense-oriented team to assist. If a disloyal person is taken along, they die after the next boss without exception. • PICKING DEFENSIVE TEAM: The remaining allies will stave off the foes while Shepard turns this station on its head. Certain allies -- Garrus, Zaeed, and Grunt -- are great for defensive purposes, and leaving them behind'll improve everyone's chances of surviving. Leaving behind loyal members also gives a bonus, too. [+2P] The galaxy is depending on us. [+2R] Feel sorry for the Collectors. Prefacing the final boss fight, Shepard's team must deal with Collectors on moving platforms, a near replica of the scenario on the Derelict Reaper. Take cover according to current enemy placement and scour the area for ammo when a little downtime's given. Whatever ammo amount the team ends this segment with is what's brought to the final boss, so being biotic/tech-reliant ain't such a bad idea. The enemy mix here is drones/guardians/assassins/Harbinger; the 5th has two scions. [+2P] We can't let it survive. [+2R] Let's take it down. FINAL BOSS: Human Reaper ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ EDI says the way to defeat this sucker: shoot its "feeding tubes," which'll destabilize it and make it fall into the abyss. The first half of this fight is simply shooting those tubes (you'll know to fire when the syringe shutters fall back to show the orangey liquid). The reaper just sits there during this segment, letting Harbinger and his assassin/drone cronies do the legwork. As there's precious little ammo to pickup here, try to defeat these wastes of time with techs; or, at very least, use Incendiary Ammo to conserve a few for later. ALSO, it helps to direct allies to cover or y'may be turning to Unity a lot. When all supports are through, Illusive Man time. [+02P] I didn't do it alone. [+02R] I'm just getting started. [+02P] This place is an abomination. [+02R] You think it can help? [+02P] This doesn't feel right. [+02R] Are you sure? [+15P] No. We don't need it. [+15R] OK, let's take it and use it. But it ain't over yet! As the timebomb or EMP pulse is readied (10:00 time limit), the human-reaper larva crawls out of the abyss for round two! Killing this enemy is as simple as shooting it in its eyes/chest hole when it charges its beam attack. It changes positioning every so often, so be prepared to switch cover accordingly. Running low on ammo here means each bullet weighs a ton and none should be wasted -- use careful sniping and the slow-mo effect of Adrenaline Rush to get this fight over with. [Some collector drones who enter battle may drop ammo, the one saving grace on this end.] Direct allies to cover, lest they don't do it themselves and get ganked by concentrated fire from Harbinger, the boss, etc. When the fight's over, Shepard's team makes a mad dash (cutscene) back to the Normandy. Joker, despite having "broken all his ribs" even gives suppressing fire! NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Back onboard, the Illusive Man will talk about the choices Shepard made, in destroying the base or salvaging it. [No para/gadeness, seemingly.] If the "No One Left Behind" achievement prereqs were fulfilled, that's gotten after the convo ends. _________ _______ _______ _ ______ _ \__ __/|\ /|( ____ \ ( ____ \( ( /|( __ \ ( ) ) ( | ) ( || ( \/ | ( \/| \ ( || ( \ )| | | | | (___) || (__ | (__ | \ | || | ) || | | | | ___ || __) | __) | (\ \) || | | || | | | | ( ) || ( | ( | | \ || | ) |(_) | | | ) ( || (____/\ | (____/\| ) \ || (__/ ) _ )_( |/ \|(_______/ (_______/|/ )_)(______/ (_) Post-game allows for Shepard to do remaining loyalty missions, mining for resources, and assorted sidequests. However, teammates who died in the suicide mission remain dead, closing off applicable missions they were the focus of. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] Are you okay? | Yeoman Chambers [+2P] I care about Garrus. | Mordin (romancing Garrus convo) [+2R] What? I'm not doing that! | " [+2P] You're not a typical assassin. | Thane [+2R] You don't seem confident. | " _____________________________ __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________/ IV. LOYALTY MISSIONS [LYLT] |_ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 01) Garrus [Eye for an Eye] [LY01] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Garrus' mission takes him to a familiar setting, the Citadel -- this is open from the game's beginning, remember. The layout has changed since ME1's days, and is a lot simpler to explore (click L-analog to see map). Assuming the player hasn't been to Citadel yet, go through C-Sec's scanners and meet with Captain Bailey on the other side, clearing up the "death" issue. At this point, the preamble ends and Shepard can snoop around for Garrus' contact, Fade. [No para/gade options for any of these convos.] Bailey sets the team on Fade's trail by saying some of his contacts work out of a warehouse, located on the west/left side of the map (downstairs from C-Sec's position). Upon entering... [+5R] [Shoot the Krogan bodyguards] [+2R] Shut up. [+2R] I can't wait. The identity of Fade's prefab foundary in the factory district's revealed, so visit the nearest transit station and arrive there. [Garrus' mandatory presence begins now.] _______ | END | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | • 11| | * | Power Cells | |_____ | | • | Battlesite | |98 _10| | x | Medkit | ___ ___ ______|Ż|Ż| 7|Ż | 01 | Wall Safe (1500c) | |56*|_| | • _ • x|Ż | 02 | Circuitboard (900c) | _| x___ ,' |_|Ż|_| | 03 | Circuitboard (900c) | |_ • 4| |_|___,' | 04 | Circuitboard (900c) | _| 3| | 05 | 2000 Iridium | |_ • Ż|_ | 06 | Laptop (4500c) | |_ Ż | | 07 | Circuitboard (1200c) | _ | |• _|_| | 08 | Forged IDs [sidequest item] | _|2|_| _| | 09 | Wall Safe (2100c) | |_ x ___| | 10 | Sniper Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | __| ( | 11 | Datapad (1200c) | |1_ /\ |____|_______________________________| |__ _/\ | •____/ This place sucks surprise-wise but those craving almost nonstop |_ __ | fighting will like the warehouse, which mostly consists of navigating |•| •__| ground-level crates while fighting mercs and organic Blue Suns mercs |____ x| (most of which are just footsoldier types). A YMIR mech is fought |•| after the bridge lowers, and at reasonably close quarters to boot, so START|_| reteat a bit before setting aim. At the nearby observation booth, rob the place of its forged IDs (sidequest item) and sniper rifle damage upgrade. The window here shows a glimpse of what the next room holds... The final warehouse chamber has alternating stacks of crates, and the team must climb each landing to get further in. The mech/merc mix continues, but "Fade" has sent some heavy rocket-firing troops in as well. Although it's not important, shooting the overhead crates causes them to fall and fragment, damaging anyone who may be underneath. The final surprise is two YMIR mechs, Fade's last vanguards, who must be neutralized before continuing. The way backwards is blocked off at this time, so jump down to floor level and use those obstacles as cover -- the higher ones seem to be less effective. Following that, eliminate the rest of the Blue Suns on the white crate stack and get ready to deliver Fade's beating! [No para/gade options.] After, a scene where Sidonis gets ready to meet with Shepard occurs, as Garrus finds a sniper nest to pick the traitor off from. Our sniper can be talked down from his stance by continuously blocking his shots and talking with Sidonis, then using a paragon-exclusive "Don't do it, Garrus." option. [No para/gade points are received via notification during these final dialogues, however.] Mission reward: 15000c, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Back onboard, Garrus has a conversation depending on how his vendetta went. If the player's a female Shepard, she can suggest some "sparring" in his "quarters"... [This is done by prying about how Turian ships prepare; doing this gives no paragon/renegade options.] __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 02) Grunt [Rite of Passage] [LY02] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Grunt's loyalty dialogue suggests visiting the krogan homeworld of Tuchanka, in the Krogan DMZ's (demilitarized zone) Aralakh system. After arriving, a lackey tells Shepard that the clan leader wishes to speak. In the main hall of the camp, look for a group of Krogan on a large pile of rubble in the well-lit part of the room. The leader is Wreav or Wrex -- the former is the default leader since Wrex dies by default in a non-ME1 import save; an import where Wrex specifically lives makes him the leader. [No para/gadeness for Wrex/Wreav dialogue.] Either way, Shepard has to ask about Grunt's problem to continue his loyalty quest. It's learned that [+2R] Does it change anything? [+2P] His call. Next step is speaking with the Shaman, straight across from the chief's dais, up the stairway. [+2P] We have permission. [+2R] He dares stand in Grunt's way? [+2R] I want this crap over with. [+2P] He is part of my crew. [+2R] We will kill for Grunt. [+5R] [Headbutt Uvenk] [+2P] You defy a shaman? [+2R] Do you want to die, Uvenk? [+2R] Let's get this crap going! The shaman can start the ritual when asked. GRUNT'S RITE OF PASSAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ NOTE: There's a few known glitches here: (1) activating the keystone may make the sound cut out. This doesn't affect much, and saving/reloading seems to rectify the problem (2) saving/reloading in the rite of passage's battlesite, before the keystone's red button turns to green after a few seconds, may make it unable to be chosen. Redoing the mission solves this. (3) feeding the domesticated varren at Camp Urdnot may screw up this part (4) sometimes during the bug-fighting part, after all have been killed, allies fire at an "invisible" bug and one can't progress any further. True to Krogan simplicity, there is no dungeon to wander through -- only pure bloodshed on sacred ground! Examining the keystone near the platform sends a wave of enemies into the place, to which Grunt and his "krantt" must defeat. Before starting, however, feel free to loot the battlesite for credits. [Y'may want to hold off on collecting the power cells if you're at max capacity.] It doesn't hurt to familiarize oneself with the area's ammo pickups, which respawn in the same spots after awhile. • 3600c (turbine) • 1500c (corpse) • 1500c (corpse) • 3300c (turbine) • 1800c (corpse) • 2000 Palladium • 1200c (corpse) Anyway, flip the keystone to let the fun really start... [It's possible to save in-between bouts.] WAVE 1: Varren. These fleshy organic dogs are well-known Krogan partners, and they attack low to the ground in packs. (Squad) Incendiary Ammo is the best supplement here, although these suckers are easy target practice more than they are man's best friend. WAVE 2: Klixen. These insectoid (rachni-like) bugs are similar to varren in their attack range, although they have an incendiary breath attack that gives 'em a slightly better edge. Additionally, they explode upon death, so mid- to long-range killing is ideal. If (Squad) Cryo Ammo is learned, kickstart it. [And no, you can't kill the giant flying bug that deposits klixen in the area.] WAVE 3: Thresher Maw. This giant, burrowing worm should be familiar to any ME1 player, as they appeared on many unexplored planets. Here, the goal is merely to survive 5:00 against it -- a simple task, since it remains on the battlefield periphery spitting acid bombs, which can be blocked by sticking obstacles in-between. However, it's possible to defeat the sucker and doing so earns the Big Game Hunter achievement, and later, Clan Urdnot's respect. [Using heavy weapons and precision damage-boosted shooting are the easiest ways to neutralize the maw. Keep mobile! The area's towers can be destroyed by repeated strikes and end up providing scant cover.] Gatatog Uvenk shows up after this to see how things are...uh, going. [+02P] He's the ultimate krogan. [+02R] Are you here to fight? [+02P] Your call, Grunt. [+02R] He can't join your clan. [+15P] [Automatically awarded] [+15R] [Automatically awarded] WAVE 4: Clan Gatatog. No matter the speech outcomes, Uvenk's idiots attack the team. They've got the firepower to back up their speech, but are still organic types, so (Squad) Incendiary Ammo rips 'em apart. Just make sure to whittle 'em down from cover and watch out for flank tactics. Uvenk has three healthbars and is accompanied by a few rocketeers as well, in addition to normal warriors. A few have shotguns, so stay at mid- to long-range when eliminating the threat. Back at camp, Grunt is ordained a proper Urdnot clansman by the shaman, who also gives a Shotgun Damage upgrade as a present. [Dialogue has no para/gade points.] Mission reward: 15000c, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Tank-related dialogue back on the ship: [+2P] Someday it'll end. It has to. [+2P] No shortage there. [+2R] I can't have you going rogue. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 03) Jack [Subject Zero] [LY03] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Our favorite psychopath's loyalty mission takes her to the Nubian Expanse's Dakka cluster, planet Pragia. Time to face fears, facts, and the past... |ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | 3 | 500 Element Zero | | • | Battlesite | 4 | PDA (3000c) | _ | x | Medkit | 5 | Circuit Board (3000c) | |Ż| |6|_______ | 1 | Terminal (3000c) | 6 | Biotic Damage [Upgrade] | | |_|*| _ _ | | 2 | Storage Crate (3000c) | 7 | Secure Container (3000c) | |_ _ •_ _|7| |___|__________________________|___|__________________________| _| |_|___ _| ________|x _ | _| ___ |Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻ|Ż|_| • _ Ż|_| | | _______ ___ _|_3 |_| • _ |ŻŻ|5| |_____|___| | ___ |___| _|___ ___| ___ | |_____| | |_| Ż _| |_ _| | _ | • | | |___| 4 | |START|_ | |_| | |_ _|_ x| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |_____|_| ___|_| |2 | |_| |1 | ŻŻŻ ŻŻŻ En route on the shuttle... [+2P] Settle down. [+2R] We're going in. Take shelter from the rain down the helipad walkway, revealing the deserted, overgrown interior of the facility. There's no enemies around, so rob the remaining consoles at leisure. In the larger room a ways in, a pack of varren (dog-like monsters) attack. There's also a blood stain that Jack'll talk about, if asked, and inspecting the 2nd security log gives a para/gade convo. [+2P] Maybe there was more to it. [+2R] Or not. Through the next hallway, which has a fresh varren kill, Blood Pack mercs're found in the morgue. Most attack at ground level, so the fight's simplistic, and even a bit ironic. Further down the way, past a small vorcha ambush, the holding cells are found -- make sure to check 'em all! The team draws steadily closer to Jack's room at the compound's end, going past a playground to a medical lab (get the biotic damage upgrade!). The security logs can be viewed for more para/gade scenes. [+2P] Don't blame yourself. [+2R] Makes sense. [+2P] You were distracted. Finally, the team finds a Blood Pack platoon waiting for 'em nearby. [+2P] Why are you here? [+2R] Get ready to fight. This ends up being a rather standard fight, the only exception being Kureck, the 3-healthbar krogan, and a few heavy units who fire rockets. On higher difficulties the flanking krogan may be a problem, but it's quite managable on lower ones. Maneuver to Jack's cell to find Aresh... [+02P] He was drawn here, like you. [+15P] Killing him changes nothing. [+15R] Do it. [+05P] Leave him alone. [+05R] Kill him. [+10P] [Stop Jack from killing Aresh] [+10R] [Command Jack to kill Aresh] [+02P] Good work. [+02R] You're free. If Shepard gave Jack time to look around, there are places to observe while Subject Zero reminisces about her childhood. Either way, this mission culminates in a gigantic explosion, one for the ages. [And she gets a new costume, in case y'didn't like looking at her scanty nipple belt setup, haha.] Mission reward: 15000c, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Additionally, if Jack's loyalty mission was done, there'll be an argument between the two ladies ("Take pictures!" Joker says, haha). The default options have Shepard siding with one of them, making the other lose loyalty, while the para/gade options salvage both of the crewmembers' loyalty. [+15P] This is a distraction. [+15R] This ends now! NOTE: Whoever gets shunned and loses loyalty over the argument can have their loyalty regained with para/gade options. They won't say anything else to Shepard 'til this is cleared up, though. Reconciliation can occur when one's para/gade points are at 'x' amount of the total amount currently available -- basically, the earlier the hatchet's buried, the better. In normal circumstances, talking with Jack back onboard gives more dialogue. [+2R] Get over yourself. [+2P] Feel like you've changed? [+2R] I need you functional. [+2P] I wanted to help you. [+2P] It's a start. [+2R] Deal with it. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 04) Jacob [The Gift of Greatness] [LY04] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This mission takes place in the Rosetta Nebula's Alpha Draconis cluster, on planet 2175 Aeia. When scanning the planet, an anomaly will be detected -- use the white line to locate the anomaly, probe it, and then land. _,-.______ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| / • x 7*|_ | * | Power Cells | ____( (Ż|ŻŻŻ___Ż | | • | Battlesite | ) •56Ż) _ _ _ | | x | Medkit | (_ ___( • ___ • | | 01 | PDA (3000c) | | | ) 8 9 | | 02 | Spare Parts (1500c) | ______| | ŻŻŻ( (ŻŻŻ | 03 | Spare Parts (1500c) | | •___| _) )_ | 04 | PDA (2100c) | _| 4 | | END | | 05 | Heavy Pistol Damage [Upgrade] | / x 3| ŻŻŻŻŻ | 06 | Spare Parts (1500c) | / /ŻŻŻŻŻ | 07 | Spare Parts (1500c) | ( (______ | 08 | PDA (2400c) | \ 2_•_ \ | 09 | 500 Element Zero | \_____ ( |____|_______________________________| ____ \ \ /1/ / ) ) Down the road, the wrecked Hugo Gernsback is plain to see. One )2 ( / / section of the bulkhead is accessible via gangplank, and has a / /\ \/ / hackable PDA mixed with partial logs. Talking with the VI is Ż \ / mandatory to proceed; further on, a messed-up survivor flags the ( ( party down. ( (_ ) \ [+2P] Calm down! \__/ [+5P] [Save survivor from getting shot] START "Hunters," basically humans who're opposing the Leader's rule on this planet, attack Shepard's crew at the supply site. (They're all organics, natch). Down the road, a settlement is found, but...it's odd. No para/gade options to speak of, but there's a few things to loot. A few mechs attack at the village exit; after, talk with the doc. [+2R] We're waiting. [+4P] Sounds like he cracked. [+2R] Harsh, but defendable. [+4P] Does this make sense to you? [+2R] They're fighting back now. Once the nearby mech is programmed to explode, the way towards the leader's camp is opened. The next "village" is all mechs, so hit up Disruptor Ammo. Most come from the road leading to Taylor's compound, which is prefaced with power cells, medkits, and so on. Once inside, there's a bunch of organic targets (assault rifle users, mostly) and a YMIR mech to destroy. A lot of the cover is breakable or low to the ground, so staying near the entrance is a good idea, at least until y'can flank the robot. Following, the final stage is to confront Ronald. [No para/gade options.] Mission reward: 15000 EXP, 750 EXP Note: Jacob always becomes loyal upon finishing, no matter the resolution. NORMANDY SR-2/ILLUSIVE MAN COMMUNICATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] Good job. [+2R] We'd better be. [+2R] Still toying with us? [+2R] To help or mess with him? [+2P] You're welcome. [+2R] One time only. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 05) Kasumi [Stealing Memory] [LY05] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Once Kasumi's DLC is obtained (560 MSP), Shepard should get an email saying to rendezvous with her at the Citadel's Zakera Ward. Upon disembarking, look at the odd advertisement terminal nearby to get in touch with the master thief. [+2R] Cut the crap. [+2P] Welcome aboard. [+2R] Let's head out. With that, Kasumi automatically goes to the Normandy (Port Observation Deck) and can be selected as a crewmember. Like Zaeed, her onboard interaction is limited to "inspecting" her person for quips or her valuables for stories. But hey, at least Shepard's long-awaited dream of a Normandy bar is realized. Inviting Kasumi opens up the Boltzmann cluster in the Serpent Nebula, where Kasumi's loyalty mission can be started (planet Bekenstein). Similarly to Zaeed, her mission can be done from the get-go -- no waiting around like the other allies'. --- After touchdown at Hock's mansion... [+2P] Of course. [+2R] If that's what it takes. [+2P] What's the plan? [+2R] I can do this alone. Then the real fun begins. STEP 1: CASE VAULT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [AKA "Kasumi: Stealing Memory"] With Kasumi having to stealthily infiltrate the party, Shepard will have to pick up the brunt of the legwork. The vault is located opposite the entrance, down the stairs and through the only door. Kasumi gives an overview: the security has a voice lock, DNA analysis, and a kinetic barrier. Getting in will be a bit tricky, so it's time to break the security down piecemeal. [The following steps can be done in any order, mind you.] STEP 2: FIND DNA SAMPLES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [AKA "Kasumi: DNA Scanner"] In order to get enough of a DNA sample, Shepard'll have to sneak into Hock's private quarters. The main door is guarded, but on the balcony, there's a drop-down point off to one side that provides a quick infiltration. There'll be three Eclipse troopers down below, probably quite easy to dispose of even with just pistols. [For a fun time, use Throw on the railing guard and watch him fly off the cliff.] Using the makeshift ramp, break the glass window and neutralize the two guards upstairs. This allows free access to the bedroom area, where Shepard can commence scanning everything to find a sample. Concentrate on the datapad, antique weapons collection, and wineglass. [The couch has +1c and wallsafe has +7800c, too.] Once back in the party, return to the vault and activate the DNA Scanner to remove that obstacle and finish the miniquest. --- [David Bernstein writes:] "I did this a different way. There is a PDA out on the balcony, reading it tells you about chief Roe. I took out the power cable and the security room next. After that I went to the door to Hock's room and talked to the guard, and dropped Roe's name and said I had permission. I was also female this playthru. Got in, no gun shots fired. Definitely more useful that going up against 5 gunmen on insanity difficulty." STEP 3: DISABLE KINETIC BARRIER ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [AKA: "Kasumi: Kinetic Barrier"] Outside of the vault, along one of the walls, a cable feeding power is visible -- examine it to see that the power source is nearby. Locate one of the sitting rooms nearby, one of which has a statuette leading to a false wall with the generator behind it. Kasumi takes care of it a moment later, finishing this section. STEP 4: VOICE LOCK ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [AKA: "Kasumi: Voice Lock"] To defeat the voice lock, one must have Hock's voice and knowledge of his password. Start by locating a security door (left of entrance), which Kasumi hacks, and defeating the guards in the station beyond. [Wallsafe has +7200c here.] A carelessly-placed datapad says the password's "PERRUGIA," which takes care of that ordeal. Obtaining a voice sample can be done by finding Hock himself, standing near the twin interior stairways. The objective is to keep him talking long enough to get a voiceprint (not unlike a certain ME1 quest on Noveria). Charming the target is the best course of action. [A few answers require para/gade, but aren't mandatory to get through the section.] [+5P] Expecting trouble? [+5R] Understandable. [+5P] [Flirt] You're not offensive. [+5R] Don't walk away from me. [+5P] We should do business. [+5R] My enemy is your enemy. [+2P] You have great taste in wine. [+2R] Not much of a party. Answers on the left-hand side automatically fulfill the voiceprint conditions, although if Shepard makes Hock mad, Kasumi can still bootstrap the parsing -- no harm done. STEP 5: ENTERING VAULT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Triumphing over Hock's locks lets the duo enter the secure elevator beyond, in full battle gear, of course. There'll be a notification of "greybox proximity" here -- the lower the number, the closer to the item in question. It's quite easy to find, on a platform on the left side, right next to the DLC's other awesome item: the Locust SMG. Of course, once the graybox is taken, things go awry! [+5R] [Shoot a priceless artifact] STEP 6: ESCAPING VAULT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The vault's shape has a walkway around its rectangular interior, with a criss-crossing path in the middle; the artifact pedestals can provide cover. The Eclipse mercs who infiltrate are a normal trooper mix, with Chief Roe accompanying as well (2 healthbars). Watch out for enemies who throw grenades -- yes, a new tactic! -- as they inflict damage and force one from cover, temporarily stunning them. When the fuss is over, Kasumi determines the exit to be eastward. [Collect the medkits and switch weapons if need be, of course.] The adjacent garage has another scrape, this one with a few troopers and a YMIR mech. The best course of action is to _not_ advance forward, instead kayoing the frontline enemies from the starting position. There are more troopers behind the mech but they (trooper/vanguard mix) won't advance forward if Shepard doesn't. A Hackable PDA, 4200c, is near the exit. The next garage has a similar situation, except with some heavies and more grenadiers. [Items: Spare parts for 4800c & 1200c, 1000 Palladium] Fight through the scrubs and pick up on Kasumi's hints about the explosive tanks -- operating a combat vehicle's turret blows a hole in the far wall. This leads to ANOTHER garage with more troopers babysitting a YMIR. Towards the end, a dead mech has a rare [Tech Damage Upgrade] to get. The final garage has 1000 Platinum total, 4800c credits total, and a lot more mercs, this time with a rich blend of vanguards and heavies thrown in with the troopers. At long last, everyone reaches the eastern landing pad...naturally there's a final showdown with Donovan! Hock arrives in a gunship protected by a kinetic barrier and some LOKI mechs. The best point of strike is right by the start, with the half-arc of crates that provides good cover. The gunship is typical, firing a machine-gun burst or missiles, and when its barrier is depleted, it regenerates it and flees. Defeat the rest of the lackeys and wait for it to reappear, which starts Round 2 with the bugger. Kasumi will automatically remove the gunship's shielding when the foot soldiers are defeated, so concentrate on them first to speed up the process. Round 3 has the gunship fighting without shielding, which means it can be defeated like any other -- and, the team automatically returns to the starting point, which has the best defense! The ship retreats when it's at full health, reappearing when the cronies are defeated. After that, Hock's got no where to go...well, except straight down. [There are medkits and a power cells box around this area, if needed.] When the dust settles, the Normandy's shuttle arrives on the landing pad, effectively closing the mission. Shepard can then persuade Kasumi to keep the graybox for posterity, or destroy it in accordance with Keiji's wishes. Mission reward: 30000c, 750 EXP, Casual Outfit (for Shepard) __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 06) Legion [A House Divided] [LY06] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Once activated, speaking with Legion can unlock his loyalty mission, taking the team to the Heretic Station in the Phoenix Massing Cluster's "Sea of Storms" region (by way of Tassrah system). Since all foes inside will be geth (obviously) it's best to have allies with Warp, Warp Ammo, Overload, or Disruptor Ammo -- all that usual stuff. ___ _____|Ż| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | x| _ | | * | Power Cells | Start | | | | •| | | • | Battlesite | \_| |_____|1|•| | x | Medkit | |___| _ |Ż | | 01 | Geth Hub (3000c) | |2 | |___|_| | 02 | Geth Hub (3000c) | |_| • _| | 03 | Geth Hub (3000c) | | 3|___ _ | 04 | 2000 Palladium | | Ż • x| | | 05 | Geth Shield Strength [Upgrade] | ŻŻŻ| |Ż | | 06 | Geth Hub (3000c) | | | |•| | 07 | Geth Hub (3000c) | |___| |___ |____|________________________________| | ___ | | | _•| | | Once the crew lands... | |_____| | | _| ___| [+2P] Rewriting is bad./Rewriting is unethical. _|_ _| | [+2R] They're just machines. | |*| 5| _| | x| |Ż ...then it's time to start the show. The geth're |4 ŻŻŻ (_____ mostly in slumber mode, letting the team move ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ •| | around without bothering any -- as long as they | ŻŻŻ 6•7 | don't step on any glowing floor sensors, which ŻŻŻŻŻ|___ | are pressure-sensitive. The easiest way to get _| |_ through rooms is to tiptoe around and locate a _____| | "geth hub," which inactive geth are attached to. | ___ x • | Blowing it up with a well-directed shot sends the _| | |_____| synthetics flying (due to low gravity), letting EXIT___| them be picked off easily. Make sure to salvage wrecked hubs, too! The first time this is done... [+2P] The heretics are a part of you. [+2R] Why worry about brainwashing? [+2P] You'd lose that perspective. [+2R] Their judgement sucks. [+2P] That could be traumatizing. [+2R] You'll feel guilty. Hub rooms all operate the same way, although navigating the alarm system may be a bit harder as things go on, especially if teammates screw up the stealth. Corridors connecting these locations often have small geth squads to fight, and Legion can hack inactive turrets (found in hallway) to assist briefly before self-destructing. Eventually, down the line, there'll be a corridor with a Geth Shield Strength upgrade, one of the few to find in this dungeon. The next battlesite is just another hub area, although considerably more dangerous -- it's harder to avoid alarming the foes, and if a hub's destroyed, they flank the team! Be sure to play your cards right here. The next hallway has a dialogue point w/ Legion. [+2P] Things change. [+2R] You were naive. [+2P] It's not your fault. [+2R] It's their fault. In the final room, there's a medkit and several drones -- early warning signs of a large fight ahead. [And, as Legion says, drones in the room below can also be hacked.] Once our friendly geth starts the indexing process at the terminal, it'll be time to hold the line in the current chamber. Geth spawn in the (inaccessible) lower room, then come up one of the side-stairs to the drop-in point. Perhaps the best defensive position is in the room's middle, where a half-arc of blocks allow good sightlines to the stairways. There are 3 waves to defeat in all, mostly made up of Hunters and Rocket Troopers. [Be sure to direct ally positions with the d-pad to concentrate fire better. At the end, Shepard can decide to rewrite the heretics or delete them entirely. [+30P] We'll rewrite them. [+30R] It's safer to kill them. No matter which option's picked, the team will have 3:00 to evacuate the station. The exit corridor is stuffed with typical geth types (hunters, troopers, etc.) with one gigantic Prime blocking the way out. There should be ample time to cut through the synthetics on normal(esque) difficulties, but on higher ones, utilizing better strategies -- like pairing Adrenaline Rush, Disruptor Ammo, and the Viper sniper rifle -- to swathe a path out. Mission reward: 15000c, 750 EXP : Legion gets loyalty no matter which option Shepard chooses. NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Back onboard, there will be an immediate argument between Legion/Tali (if her loyalty mission was completed) about some stuff. Like usual, normal options that side with one ally make the other lose loyalty; the para/gade-specific options settle the dispute without sacrificing anyone's loyalty. [+15P] You're both right. [+15R] Knock this crap off. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 07) Miranda [The Prodigal] [LY07] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Miranda's mission takes everyone to the Crescent Nebula's Tasale system, on planet Ilium's main city, Nos Astra. Assuming the place hasn't visited yet, a welcome wagon appears (no para/gadeness). If Miranda is with, EDI delivers a mission-specific message that says her contact Lanteia is waiting at Eternity (a bar) for her. When there... [+2P] What should we do? [+2R] We're altering the plan? Give the go-ahead to start when ready. _____ | |_ ____ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | • _ |_ 7_|____ | * | Power Cells | _| x| |8 •|_ 6_| | • | Battlesite | _| Ż| | __| ____| | x | Medkit | |x 9| |_____ • | | 01 | PDA (1500c) | Ż| 10| |_ _|_ | 02 | Submachine Gun Damage [Upgrade] | /ŻŻŻŻŻ | _• | | 03 | Locker (1500c) | END |_| 4|_ | 04 | Medigel Capacity [Upgrade] | | |•|5| | 05 | Terminal (3000c) | | | _| | 06 | PDA (3000c) | _|•|_|2| | 07 | 500 Element Zero | |3 | |_ | 08 | Terminal (3000c) | Ż|___| x| | 09 | Terminal (3000c) | | ___ |Ż | 10 | Trinket [Sidequest Item] | | • | |____|_________________________________| | _ _| _________| |1 | |_ _• | Ż Ż| | • | |___|ŻŻŻ | _| START-|_| Once the shuttle drops Shepard's crew in, Eclipse mercs appear for a talk. [+2P] I'm with Miranda. Either way, instant firefight. Eclipse's hired help are mostly organic with a few mechs in the mix, so nothing y'haven't seen already. After the second fight, Miranda talks at the elevator. [+2P] We need to get to your sister. A few more battles later (look for Medigel Capacity & Submachine Gun Damage upgrades!), the cargo line is reached, which is where conveyor arms drag the containers through the battlefield. This acts as an obstacle and gives foes time to regroup, so it's advised to flank 'em if possible. There's plenty of Eclipse engineers here and they'll setup attack drones, so don't get too close or they'll fire incendiary rockets. Once the elevator guards are destroyed, take the lift up to the final battle area. [+2P] Maybe you're right. [+2R] Niket betrayed you. [+2P] What happens now? [+2R] Kill him. [+2P] We can solve this peacefully. [+5P] [Stop Miranda from shooting] This starts a shootout with Enyala, the asari biotic seen in the cutscene. The cohorts are basic Eclipse mercs, although some may have multiple healthbars for the event (Enyala always has three). Incendiary Ammo is the way to go, but watch out for flankers! When done, search the area for remaining items, with the sidequest-related Trinket near the exit door being something useful to take. [This place is one-time-only, remember.] The closure scenes afterwards have no para/gadeness. Mission summary: 15000 EXP, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Sis-related dialogue... [+2P] What about Oriana? Additionally, if Jack's loyalty mission was done, there'll be an argument between the two ladies ("Take pictures!" Joker says, haha). The default options have Shepard siding with one of them, making the other lose loyalty, while the para/gade options salvage both of the crewmembers' loyalty. [+15P] This is a distraction. [+15R] This ends now! NOTE: Whoever gets shunned and loses loyalty over the argument can have their loyalty regained with para/gade options. They won't say anything else to Shepard 'til this is cleared up, though. Reconciliation can occur when one's para/gade points are at 'x' amount of the total amount currently available -- basically, the earlier the hatchet's buried, the better. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 08) Mordin [Old Blood] [WK08] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Like Grunt, Mordin's mission is based out of Tuchanka, in the the Krogan DMZ (Aralakh cluster). Upon landing in the base camp, EDI informs the team that the captured salarian is mentioned in the chief scout's logs -- he's the one to talk to. Speak with him about the issue to learn Wrex (or Wreav) has allowed them to borrow a truck for the quest. Picking the [Take Truck] option sets off for Weyrloc's base. ___ |11 |-END |_ | | 10|_____ _|_ Ż| 8|_____ |__ __| |_|_ 6_7| |__|•|__| ___ _|_ |* x _| 5 | | x | |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻ| 9|ŻŻŻŻŻ|_ |4|_ | * | Power Cells | ŻŻ |_|_ | | • | Battlesite | | 3| | x | Medkit | | ŻŻŻ|_ | 01 | 600 Palladium | Ż|Ż • 2| | 02 | Combustion Manifold [Sidequest] | |Ż ___| | 03 | 600 Iridium | |___ 1| | 04 | 300 Iridium | |x| | 05 | Krogan Vitality [Upgrade] | ___|•| | 06 | 500 Iridium | / •| | | 07 | Circuitboard (3000c) | / _____| | 08 | Datapad (1500c) | (___• | | 09 | Crate (3000c) | ___| | | 10 | Heavy Weapons Ammo [Upgrade] | (__ _| | 11 | Terminal (3000c) | \| |____|__________________________________| START The first part of this quest involves navigating the ruined superstructures of Tuchanka's wasteland. Clan Weyrloc employs krogans only, which means using incendiary ammo/Incinerate are good ideas (among other things). Klixen, the insectoid rachni-like enemies, are also found out here -- if y'haven't seen 'em in Grunt's loyalty mission yet, they blow up when killed! Stay away from the blast radius. [There's also varren but those are nothing new.] Either way, there's four main battlesites to this outdoor place, none too special. Watch out for short-range pyros appearing towards the end! [The Combustion Manifold is part of the base camp mechanic's wishlist, a tiny sidequest.] Inside the repurposed hospital, examining a corpse gives para/gade options. [+2P] I'm stopping this. Further in, Weyrloc's clanspeaker appears to spread a message of terror. Eek! [+2P] You're letting us go? Why? [+2R] Look what I've done so far. [+2P] No one else has to die! [+5R] [Shoot flammable pipe to kill clanspeaker] A battle with "hardened Blood Pack veterans" ensues, but it ain't that hard. Since the foes start on the balcony, they quickly maneuver downstairs via the ramp bottleneck -- moving there immediately can catch them without any cover and show 'em the true meaning of slaughter! The lab is the next stop. The most important thing to get is the Krogan Vitality upgrade, which should be the 2nd and final one to claim. Inspecting the dead krogan female gives some dialogue, too. [+2R] We killed dozens already. [+2P] The genophage was wrong. [+2R] The genophage was right. [+2R] Great. Talk about the corpse. [+2P] That's garbage. [+2R] I agree with you. Finding the chief scout's...err, scout in an anteroom gives more dialogue. Since he's been brainwashed, being forceful or uncaring makes him die; using para/gade options to send him back to base saves his life (he gives an email later about this). [+2P] We were looking for you. [+2P] Mordin can help. [+2R] Just sit tight. [+2P] Can you get out? [+2R] I dealt with them. [+2P] I want to help. [+2P] Stay here. I'm trying to help! [+2R] [Lie] Relax. It's okay. [+5R] Forget it. I'm leaving. [+5P] It doesn't help your clan. [+5R] I see what's really going on. When entering the next room, EDI notifies the team that the crates contain explosive materials -- a poor- or well-placed shot can send 'em flying. This is also the final battlesite, a two-layered room with walkways spanning an abyss. The Weyrloc Guld chief appears towards the end (3 healthbars), with a few varren and associates. Hack a terminal in the remaining stairway for a heavy weapons ammo upgrade, then go see Maelon... [+02R] He betrayed you. [+02P] What now, Mordin? [+02R] This project is over. [+05P] [Stop Mordin from killing Maelon] [+02P] Leave, Maelon. Now. [+02P] Are you okay? [+02R] Are we done? [+02P] His research was sick. [+02R] Might be worth keeping. [+15P] You should help the krogan. [+15R] Genophage was the right call. [+15P] Hold onto the data. [+15R] Destroy the data for now. Make sure to stay behind instead of immediately leaving; this lets one hack the terminal in Maelon's lab. Mission summary: 15000c, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Mordin post-mission dialogue = no para/gadeness to speak of. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 09) Samara [The Ardat-Yakshi] [LY09] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Refer to section WK03 for map, if needed.] This mission typically unlocks one mission/event after Samara's been invited, and once talked to, she's ready to get back on the trail of the Ardat-Yakshi murderess she's been pursuing. This takes everyone back to the familiar Omega station. STEP 1: Talk with Aria ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This saucy lass is still in Omega's Afterlife club, and must be tapped for info on Morinth. Question about "Samara's Daughter" to learn the Ardat-Yakshi last targeted a girl from the tenements nearby. STEP 2: Find Tenements ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The tenement in question is right near the entrance to the quarantine zone. Diana has some para/gade options. [+2P] I believe you. [+2P] I'm on your side. [+5P] [Console Diana] [+2R] No promises. This gives access to Nef's room, and the diary's oldest entry will give the "password" to access the lounge where Morinth picked up her prey. However, be sure to read the other entries to learn about Vaeria and Hallex, which'll be important later. Samara ruminates on the events... [+2R] This sounds easy. [+2P] A perfect predator. [+2R] Can't wait to meet her. It's decided Shepard will be the bait to lure Morinth out of the shadows, as the killer's MO is to find artistic individuals and play soul-sucker! And so the middle step is... STEP 3: Access VIP Lounge ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ The VIP lounge hasn't been accessible until this loyalty mission, so a player may not know where it is. Basically, it's north of the market area (eastern side of map), not connected to where Afterlife is situated. There's a bouncer to talk to, who allows admittance only when Januut's name-dropped. STEP 4: Lure out Morinth ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Playing bait is as easy as being interesting, which means mingling with the other residents to show Morinth (who's not present, but is probably watching from the shadows) Shepard's creative spark. Basically, the option is to stand out, i.e. resolve barflies' conflicts successfully, not cop out as a neutral third party. Fail too many conversation events and Morinth ends up leaving! First off, para/gade for all the conversations: Vij --------- [+2R] Get away from me Verf -------- [+5R] Let's step outside. Edwin ------- [+5P] Treat your customers. Edwin ------- [+5P] Let's do it. An overview of the small events... • Meln is hitting on an asari dancer, thinking she's some easy broad, and Shepard can step in and give the turian a tumble. [No para/gade required] • Shepard can use a paragade-only option to dance with Waera; the others just make him/her get shot down! [Nothing really comes of this, although Waera stops dancing if Shepard gets shot down...that's a killjoy for ya.] • Verf can be insulted (requires renegade option) by asking him to step outside, which betrays his relative cowardice. Any other options just make it seem like Shepard's talking big. • If Shep can get Edwin to give a round of drinks to everyone, either out of paragon-specific coaxing or a nice marketing strategy, there's 5 paragon points earned. • Vertin and his accomplice are planning on an alley ambush, and Shepard can intervene by paying them off (-5000c). No para/gadeness to earn, but either extreme is necessary to bribe them. • Horftin wants his investigative reporter friend out of the local gang boss' clutches, who's caught on and is ready to exterminate her. The code words to spook her are "terminal" and "eternity," and must be worked into a conversation (in that order). Doing it right gets the girl out safely; any missteps have her buying shoes. Cement shoes. [She'll die...get it?] STEP 4: Sweet-talk Morinth ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ When 3-4 barfly events conclude, Morinth asks Shepard to have a chat in her private booth. There's a lot of topics to chat about, but the rule of thumb is to avoid sounding shallow ("Hurrr, I like watching explosions!") and appeal to Morinth's eye for creativity. Coming off as a no-nothing doofus will have Morinth leave "to get drinks" and not return. Talking about Expel 10, Hallex, and Vaeria is a surefire way to get invited back to the apartment, but if Shepard didn't get those tipoffs from Nef's video journals, para/gade-specific options exist to flaunt the qualities Morinth's looking for...basically a way to get through without being reliant on the tipoffs. Morinth will typically leave the conversation if (1) Shepard doesn't have the appropriate para/gadeness to clarify points which make make him/her come off as shallow (2) certain dialogue flags, like learning about Expel 10, Hallex, and Vaeria, haven't been learned. STEP 5: Ensnaring Morinth ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Morinth asked Shep back to her place? You lucky dog, you! Make sure to look around the place (there's an assault rifle damage upgrade on the wall, and an easily missable one at that). Resisting Morinth's Ardat-Yakshi powers requires a relatively high para/gade amount; without it, Shepard succumbs to her wiles. [+#?] We're not alike. [+#?] I'm the stronger. At this point, Samara interrupts the lovefest for a fight. [And yes, the sound often cuts out here, so it's not just you! Turn on subtitles if they're not already.] [+#?] Are you okay? NOTE: There is an infinite paragon point glitch to do here. After Samara gets her target, the options are "Are you okay?" "Not yet." and "I am." Picking "Are you okay?" gives +2P and by picking "Not yet." can be done repeatedly. Will taking this route be long and boring? Definitely. But it's still an option for those who haven't been investing in Combat Mastery 'til lategame. Mission reward: 30000c, 750 EXP NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Post-mission dialogue from out gal... [+2P] Don't be fatalistic. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2R] Get out with it. | Thane (loyalty mission dialogue) [+2P] Why didn't you take him? | " [+2R] You abandoned him. | " __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 10) Tali [Treason] [LY10] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Tali's mission takes the team to the Migrant Fleet's location in the Valhallan Threshold cluster. Before any dungeon-crawling begins, Tali must visit her "hometown." [Having Legion along complicates matters a bit, and it's worth playing through the loyalty mission at least once with him, just to see the changes.] PART 1: Migrant Fleet Trial ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+2P] I owe Tali a great deal. [+5R] [Talk back to captain] -. [+2P] Calm down. | [+2R] It's called Legion. | [+5P] You'll have to shoot us both. | [+5R] If it acts up, I'll kill it. |- Applicable only if Legion is brought [+2P] I'll do this for Tali. | with on mission. [+2R] Legion, go back to our ship. -' If Legion was sent back to the Normandy, crew selection is repeated. Past the welcome wagon, wander down the hall to find Shala'Raan. [+2P] I'm honored. [+2R] This is a terrible idea. Then the trial automatically starts... [+5P] It is my pleasure. [+5R] Look at her record. [+2R] What's the point? [+5P] We need to help. [+5R] You've got a lot of nerve! [+2P] We must. For Tali's sake. [+2R] If it proves her loyalty. A shuttle will be waiting to take Tali's father's ship, although feel free to talk to other people for moral support. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] I hope you feel better. | Veetor'Nara [+2P] You went too far. | Shala'Raan [+2R] Thanks. Will it help? | " PART 2: The Alarei ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 07 | 2000 Palladium | | • | Battlesite | | 08 | Wallsafe (3000c) | | x | Medkit | | 09 | Laptop (2400c) | | 01 | Laptop (1800c) | | 10 | Laptop (1800c) | | 02 | Terminal (4200c) | | 11 | Wallsafe (2700c) | | 03 | Geth Shield Strength [Upgrade] | | 12 | Wallsafe (1500c) | | 04 | Laptop (2100c) | | 13 | Model Flotilla Ship | | 05 | Laptop (1800c) | | 14 | Laptop (3000c) | | 06 | Wallsafe (4200c) | |____|________________________________| |____|________________________________| _____ _____ _____ _| |_ | 14 |_____|9 _ |8|x • | END-| •13 ___ • |___ ___7| |___ _ |_____| _| |10 x| |_____|6|4 5|_|3| |*11|ŻŻŻŻŻ | | • _ |_____ |x12| |_____|x |* _ 1| ŻŻŻ |2| _ •__| |_|_|x | Ż| |Ż |_| START The only foes inside the Alarei are geth, so using (Squad) Disruptor Ammo'll come in quite handy. The first two encounters are rather small in size, with hunters and normal types attacking with assault rifles. It's the 3rd fight, in an upstairs lab, where things bump up in stature. There's routes on three sides of the room and geth stream out two doors, so it's important to take a position that minimizes flanking. Past there, looking at a screen gives some Tali-centric dialogue. [+2P] That's a bad idea. [+2R] That's a worthy promise. [+2P] Then find another world. [+2R] So take it back, then. [+2P] Settle down somewhere else. [+2R] It's worth it. Another battle takes place on the adjacent stairway, and like before, it's a good idea to watch the bottleneck and eliminate geth streaming up. Or, if you like getting flanked and murdered, do the exact opposite! [:D] Loot the chamber and enter the next corridor for a heartfelt scene. [+5P] [Hug Tali ;_;] [+2P] This wasn't his choice. [+2R] We'll destroy the geth. [+2P] He did what he could. [+2R] The geth cut him off. Loot the anteroom and save before going upstairs, where the final battle with a small geth platoon takes place (pretty average 'cept for a Prime). The console at the back lets Tali collect evidence on what the Alarei did. [+2P] He wanted to keep his promise. [+2R] That's what we needed. [+2R] That sounded bad. PART 3: Trial Conclusion ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ After arriving back on the Alarei, return to the central plaza where the trial is still underway... [+02P] You should pardon Tali. [+02R] You could have waited. [+30P] Tali is exonerated without selling out her father [+30R] Tali is exonerated by selling out her father Rallying the crowd gets Tali off the hook on all charges, and it's not even a para/gade option, so that may be preferable to (not) submitting Rael's evidence and making more dire decisions. However, it can only be done if Shepard went the paragon route with Veetor and Kal'Reegar earlier in the game. [+2P] Don't go to war. [+2R] Good luck in the war. [+2P] She's with me. The reward Shepard receives if Tali's exonerated is a Tech Damage upgrade. The "last walk" before exile can be done, and goodbyes can be said, as well. Some dialogue changes depending on the admiralty board's verdict. -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- PTS DIALOGUE OPTION | PERSON -------------------------------------+-------------------------------------- [+2P] War isn't the answer. | Admiral Xen (any outcome) [+2P] Your ideas are wrong. | " (male-only? spoke previously only?) [+2R] All that matters is victory. | " [+2P] I support Tali. | Shala'Raan (exiled) [+2R] She had no choice! | " [+2P] This was Rael's fault. | Admiral Gerrel (exiled/exonerated) [+2R] You don't want to know. | " [+2P] I'm sorry. | Admiral Gerrel (Rael blamed) [+2R] That's not my problem. | " [+2P] You were motivated. | Veetor (exonerated) [+2P] Thanks for standing by me. | Kal'Reegar (exonerated) [+2P] Keep pushing for peace. | Admiral Koris (exonerated) [+2R] You need to go to war. | " Mission reward: 15000c, 750 EXP Note that Tali's loyalty is not automatically gotten if Shepard publicized what her father had done with the geth. NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Talking to Tali after all is done gives verdict-specific dialogue, although only being pardoned gives any para/gadeness: [+2P] I wanted to help you. --. [+2R] You wanted this, too. |- If Rael's evidence is revealed in court [+2P] I'm so sorry, Tali. | [+2R] You'll change your mind. -' [+2P] You deserved better. ------- If Tali is exonerated __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 11) Thane [Sins of the Father] [LY11] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Our drell assassin's mission takes everyone back to the Citadel. The objective is to find his errant son who's taken on a risky job. This loyalty sidequest is different from the others in that it's not fight-oriented; in fact, there's none to be had at all. It's all 'bout the info! STEP 1: Find Info on Kolyat ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Visit Captain Bailey in C-Sec again and ask about Thane's son, learning that someone who can help (Mouse) works out of a public terminal in the Dark Star bar upstairs. When the petty criminal's found, time to interrogate! [+5R] [Forcefully knock Mouse down] [+5P] We'll protect you. [+5R] I'm losing patience. Using the para/gade-specific answers, the renegade prompt, or simply bribing Mouse (3000c) will get the info needed: Elias Kelham is the assassination target. Return to Bailey to convey the info, then agree to interrogate this Elias STEP 2: Interrogate Elias ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Joram Talid is revealed to be the hit target, either by renegade prompt brutality, smooth-talk bargaining for information, or waffling until the lawyer arrives and a deal's made. [No para/gadeness for these options, oddly enough.] Bailey automatically swoops the team off to the 800 Blocks for the next segment... STEP 3: Prevent Assassination ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This mission is as follows: Joram will be walking below on his normal rounds, Shepard's on an upper catwalk, and Thane is hiding in the shadows. Shepard's job is to follow the turian target and update Thane when prompted (this only occurs if target is within nearby sightlines). Before starting, get the Heavy Pistol damage upgrade from the catwalk computer -- this segment's the only chance to do so! The turian and his bodyguard follow a set path, so there's no random factor to bother with. Just make sure to keep them in view at all times, else Thane will ask for an update and it can't be given. [If time runs out on an update, or Shepard loses track of Joram, Kolyat hits his mark and flees -- this is the only way the loyalty mission can fail.] Here's a list of stops. [1] Talking with voters on street [2] Talking with another voter [3] Letting bodyguard extort money from Aquila building [4] Giving bartender a shakedown [5] Meeting some mercenaries After the fifth, Shepard meets a stockboy through one of the doors. [+5R] [Sucker-punch kid to at start or end of conversation] [+5P] I'm a health inspector. [+5R] There's a bomb! Following, a Kolyat scene appears in Talid's apartment, but no para/gade options to be wary of. Mission reward: 30000c, 750 EXP C-SEC SCENES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [+5P] Those guys were criminals. [+5R] Who cares about tham? NORMANDY SR-2 ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Surprisingly, Thane has nothing to say if Kolyat was rescued from a life of crime (positive outcome), and only expresses a little regret if they couldn't stop him in time (negative outcome). Either way, no para/gade. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| 12) Zaeed [The Price of Revenge] [LY12] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Unlike others' characters, Zaeed's loyalty mission is unlocked by recruiting him only. His quest for revenge leads Shepard to the Ismar Frontier's Faia cluster, planet Zorya. |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | * | Power Cells | | 06 | 400 Palladium | | • | Battlesite | | 07 | Heavy Weapons Ammo [Upgrade] | | x | Medkit | | 08 | 400 Palladium | | ! | "Save Workers" Path Start | | 09 | M-451 Firestorm [Heavy Weapon] | | & | "Kill Vido" Path Start | | 10 | Servos (6000c) | | 01 | PDA (6000c) | | 11 | Industrial Bits (6000c) | | 02 | 400 Palladium | | 12 | Industrial Bits (6000c) | | 03 | 400 Palladium | | 13 | Servos (6000c) | | 04 | 400 Palladium | | 14 | Assault Rifle Damage [Upgrade] | | 05 | Generator Pipe (6000c) | |____|________________________________| |____|________________________________| ___ | | _| | | ___ _ _____ _| _| | | | _____|3| _ | _| _|_| | | |2 ___ •| | |_ | _| _| | | |_ |_|_|_| |_| | _| | _| |_ | |4 !|5 | |6| __ | |_ ŻŻŻ|&|Ż|Ż|ŻŻŻ|_ | |11|_ ___|_ | | | | ___| | ___ __| _| |_ | _ | | |___|•| | 7|_______| | | | | | x• 1| ___| |_| | Ż| |Ż 8 9 | | |__|x | | _____ | |_____| |13_______|___| | _|Ż •Ż* | _ • | • |_| | __| |_ | | | _____| | Ż10|Ż|_|__| _ |___ END | | ____| | |_______| | \ ŻŻŻŻŻ |12|_| |_____| ) | |14 ______| \ |__| / _|_ ŻŻ|_| Paths Rejoin Here ( (_ ) \____| START After infiltrating the planet, proceed down the verdant trail until Vido's mercs catch sight of the party. The Blue Suns' weapons of choice are assault rifles, while heavies carry homing missiles, most par for the course by now. Switch to organic-centric abilities like Incendiary Ammo to cut these guys down to size. Toggle with the bridge's operating controls further down the path when able. [+2P] You know this guy? [+2R] Vido sounds dangerous. After entering the gatehouse, Vido is introduced. [+2P] That was unnecessary. [+2R] Warn me next time. [+2P] We came to save these people. [+5P] [Give Zaeed a good punch] [+2R] You do what I tell you. [+2P] Keep to the mission, or else. [+2R] If that's what you need. They really don't make pipes like they used to, eh? Past the first battle, a major decision has to be made, whether to save the refinery workers from a towering inferno, or fulfill Zaeed's revenge, twenty years in the making. If it makes the decision any easier, Zaeed becomes loyal for the latter, and remains unloyal for the former. [He can be made loyal still, but those who want his Inferno Grenade ability unlocked should make up their minds now...] [+02P] You suggest we leave them? [+02R] You must really want him dead. [+15P] Forget loyalty. We save them. [+15R] Zaeed's right. Vido must die. The route for the rest of the level bifurcates depending on how Shepard handles the situation (the other path won't be accessible). As such, the walkthrough will split up too. "SAVE WORKERS" PATH BRANCH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ As the factory explodes, Shepard's team rushes to save the innocents from melting into piles of goo. The path through the flames is quite linear and has little room for error, with the player simply rerouting fuel at consoles and eventually turning on the extinguisher system. Snag the Heavy Weapons Ammo upgrade and, down the corridors, the M-451 Firestorm flamethrower, which replaces the current heavy weapon. Don't worry though -- Shepar can change it out at the weapons locker a bit down the way. "KILL VIDO" PATH BRANCH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This route may be shorter than the refinery workers part, but it's more eventful, with Blue Suns mercs of all colors trying to hold the team from advancing. Most are just normal troopers but a few heavies appear as well. A terminal in-between fights has an assault rifle damage upgrade, so make sure to pocket that before continuing. This route leads eventually rejoins to the hallway where the M-451 Firestorm flamethrower is obtainable. [It's worth mentioning that there's no saving during this path segment, even during downtime.] AFTER PATHS REJOIN ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Through the next door, the team stumbles onto the factory floor, where Blue Suns mercs are waiting to draw blood. As the fight rages, stray fire will trigger a leak in the overhead explosive crate, sending a fiery geyster straight downward as it moves along its rail. Shooting it from the mechanical hand's grasp sends it to the floor in a huge explosion...good for taking out the gangmembers en masse, as long as y'don't get in the blast radius also. At the end, there's a YMIR mech to scrap, and the environmental pipes lend themselves well to the standoff. Vido is brought to a grim end, if Zaeed's wish is fulfilled; he escapes if the paragon path was chosen, and there's a bit of extra dialogue after. [+#?] You brought this on yourself. Mission reward: 30000c, 750 EXP. [Paragon] Mission Reward: 15000c, 750 EXP. [Renegade] ______________________ __ __ ____ ____ _____________________________________/ V. APPENDICES [APPN] |_ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| ACHIEVEMENTS [ACHV] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Achievements are in-game feats that unlock gamerscore points; some of them will also give augmentations and bonuses in-game as well. There are currently forty (40) normal achievements, plus one DLC achievement (Revenge!) which is added when Zaeed is downloaded via the Cerberus Network. * - denotes DLC achievement ______________________ _____ ________________________________________________ | ACHIEVEMENT | PTS | UNLOCK | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | A House Divided | 10 | Finish Legion's loyalty mission | | Against All Odds | 15 | Survive the final mission | | Agent | 50 | Complete 5 unexplored worlds' missions (scan!) | | Battlemaster | 10 | Finish Grunt's loyalty mission | | Big Game Hunter | 10 | Kill a Thresher Maw in Grunt's loyalty mission | | Brawler | 10 | Kill 20 enemies after meleeing them first | Broke, Blind, and Bedlam* 15 | Finish Kasumi's loyalty mission | | Cat's in the Cradle | 10 | Finish Thane's loyalty mission | | Catching Up* | 25 | Reminisce with Liara aboard the Normandy | | Catharsis | 10 | Finish Jack's loyalty mission | | Colony Defense | 25 | Successfully defend the Horizon colony | | Data Hound* | 10 | Collect all 6 Cerberus Packets on Aite | | Detail Oriented* | 40 | Use all terminals (Shadow Broker's stronghold) | | Digital Exorcist* | 15 | Shut down the rogue VI in Project Overlord | | Doppleganger | 10 | Finish Samara's loyalty mission | | Explorer | 10 | Visit all (100%) of a cluster's planets | | Fade Away | 10 | Finish Archangel's loyalty mission | | Fashionista | 05 | Change Shepard's wardrobe | | Friend or Foe | 10 | Gain the Reaper IFF from the derelict vessel | | Ghost of the Father | 10 | Finish Jacob's loyalty mission | | Ghost Ship | 25 | Successfully investigate the derelict vessel | | Head Hunter | 10 | Get 30 headshot kills on organic targets | | Heart of Darkness* | 50 | Confront the Shadow Broker | | Highly Trained | 15 | View all of Cerberus' advanced combat videos | Incineration Specialist| 15 | Incinerate 25 enemies' armor | | Insanity | 75 | Finish an entire game on Insanity difficulty | | Long Service Medal | 75 | Complete ME2 twice (or once w/ ME1 import) | | Master at Arms | 15 | Kill 5 enemies with 5 different heavy weapons | | Merciless | 10 | Make 20 enemies scream by falling/igniting | | Missing in Action | 05 | Complete Normandy prologue | | Mission Accomplished | 125 | Finish Mass Effect 2 (any difficulty) | | Most Dangerous Game* | 35 | Defeat the Shadow Broker's assassin | | No One Left Behind | 75 | Keep entire squad alive during suicide mission | | Operative | 15 | Scan & complete an unexplored world's mission | | Overload Specialist | 15 | Disrupt 25 enemies' shields | | Paramour | 50 | Successfully romance a teammate | | Power Full | 15 | Fully evolve one of Shepard's abilities | | Power Gamer | 10 | Reach level 30 with one character | | Prospector | 05 | Probe an unexplored planet for resources | | Revenge! | 15 | Complete Zaeed's loyalty mission (DLC CONTENT) | | Scholar | 15 | Unlock 15 new Mass Effect 2 codex entries | | Scientist | 10 | Complete one of Normandy's research projects | | Suicide Mission | 50 | Use the Omega 4 Relay | | Tactician | 10 | Hit 20 targets with multiple biotic effects | | Technician | 15 | Obtain 10 technology upgrades | | The Archangel | 10 | Recruit Archangel | | The Assassin | 10 | Recruit Thane | | The Convict | 10 | Recruit Jack | | The Cure | 10 | Complete Mordin's loyalty mission | | The Hard Way* | 50 | Clear Shadow Broker DLC on Hardcore/Insanity | | The Justicar | 10 | Recruit Samara | | The Krogan | 10 | Recruit Grunt | | The Prodigal | 10 | Complete Miranda's loyalty mission | | The Professor | 10 | Recruit Mordin | | The Quarian | 10 | Recruit Tali | | Treason | 10 | Complete Tali's loyalty mission | | Very Elusive | 10 | Automatically gotten when given first mission | | Warp Specialist | 15 | Warp 25 enemies' barriers | | Weapon Specialist | 15 | Fully upgrade a weapon | |______________________|_____|________________________________________________| __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| ABILITIES [ABLT] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ME1's ability list has been pared down to a select few, so things aren't as complicated as before. All allies have set abilities (plus one special skill unlocked once their loyalty is gained) while the player can choose Shepard's class, from a set of six: Soldier, Infiltrator, Vanguard, Sentinal, Adept, and Engineer. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ | S | I | V | S | | E | Each character has a unique skill | O | N | A | E | | N | that's unlocked by doing their | L | F | N | N | A | G | loyalty missions; this means that | D | I | G | T | D | I | if their loyalty is NOT gained, | I | L | U | I | E | N | it does NOT unlock. Shepard can _________________| E | T | A | N | P | E | learn one of these abilities (at | SKILL | R | R | R | A | T | E | a time) by researching "Advanced |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻ| Training" at the Normandy lab's | Adrenaline Rush | x | - | - | - | - | - | terminal, or automatically choose | AI Hacking | - | x | - | - | - | x | one as a new game plus bonus. | Biotic Charge | - | - | x | - | - | - | | Combat Drone | - | - | - | - | - | x | Archangel - Armor-Piercing Ammo | Concussive Shot | x | - | - | - | - | - | Grunt - Fortification | Cryo Ammo | x | x | x | - | - | - | Jack - Warp Ammo | Cryo Blast | - | - | - | x | - | x | Jacob - Barrier | Disruptor Ammo | x | x | - | - | - | - | Legion - Geth Shield Boost | Incendiary Ammo | x | - | x | - | - | - | Miranda - Slam | Incinerate | - | x | - | - | - | x | Mordin - Neural Shock | Overload | - | - | - | x | - | x | Morinth - Dominate | Pull | - | - | x | - | x | - | Samara - Reave | Shockwave | - | - | x | - | x | - | Tali - Energy Drain | Singularity | - | - | - | - | x | - | Thane - Shredder Ammo | Tactical Cloak | - | x | - | - | - | - | Zaeed - Inferno Grenade | Tech Armor | - | - | - | x | - | - | | Throw | - | - | - | x | x | - | Shepard's unique skill is Unity, | Warp | - | - | - | x | x | - | which is present no matter which |_________________|___|___|___|___|___|___| class is chosen. Here's an overview of all abilities. Each ability consists of three levels plus an evolution, which the player decides -- 5 possibilities in all. The evolution names are listed to the right of each table. Abilities are listed in alphabetical order; those with names beside them indicate loyalty skills that are specific to that character (except when Shepard obtains them during research). Recharge times are based off of Shepard, if applicable (s/he often gets lower ones if they're loyalty-specific). In those cases, normal recharges are listed to the right. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | I.AIH | A.AIH | AI HACKING |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 5.0 s | 7.0 s | 9.0 s | 12.0s | 9.0 s | | Shielding | ----- | 200pt | 350pt | 500pt | 350pt | • Improved AI Hacking | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.00m | • Area AI Hacking |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| This skill commandeers a(n armorless, shieldless) enemy to attack its allies for a set time period. As points are invested, the hacked target generates a shield to help keep it alive when its squad concentrates fire on it. "Area AI Hacking," like many evolutions, gives the skill an impact radius to affect more synthetics at a time. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ___________| L1 | L2 | L3 | He AR | Ha AR | ADRENALINE RUSH | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 5 sec | 4 sec | 3 sec | 3 sec | 3 sec | Upgrades to: | Duration | 5 sec | 5 sec | 5 sec | 5 sec | 5 sec | | Dilation | + 50% | + 50% | + 50% | + 70% | + 50% | • Heightened A.R. | DMG Bonus | +100% | +100% | +100% | +140% | +100% | • Hardened A.R. | DMG Shave | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | - 50% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| A soldier-specific skill that slows down time, boosts weapons damage for the duration, and lets a player get a more accurate shot. This is most helpful for rapidfire weapons and sniper rifles, the latter especially. If upgraded to "Hardened Adrenaline Rush" and attacked during that state, the player gets a damage shave of 50% (i.e. incur half damage). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Endua | Malia | ARDAT-YAKSHI [MORINTH] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | PWR Rchrg | - 06% | - 12% | - 18% | - 25% | - 18% | • Endua-Yakshi |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Malian-Yakshi _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Tun A | S.APA | ARMOR-PIERCING AMMO |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgraded to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Damage | + 30% | + 40% | + 50% | + 70% | + 50% | • Tungsten Ammo |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Squad A.P. Ammo Garrus' loyalty tech does extra damage to armored and armorless enemies, but against biotic barriers and such, it's not as effective. Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | SapiJ | CaedJ | ASARI JUSTICAR [SAMARA] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | PWR Rchrg | - 06% | - 12% | - 18% | - 25% | - 18% | • Sapiens Justicar |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Caedo Justicar _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Destr | Champ | ASSAULT MASTERY |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | W. Damage | + 03% | + 06% | + 09% | + 15% | + 09% | | PWR Rchrg | - 03% | - 06% | - 09% | - 09% | - 15% | • Destroyer | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 40% | + 70% | + 70% | +100% | • Champion | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | ----- | | Power Dur | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| This vanguard-only class skill gives the expected bonuses to para/gade points and weapon damage, but also decreases the recharge time of powers. Upgrades either increase power damage or duration. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy B | Imp B | BARRIER (JACOB) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 60.0s | 60.0s | 60.0s | 60.0s | 180 s | | Strength | + 25% | + 50% | + 75% | +100% | + 75% | • Heavy Barrier |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Improved Barrier Jacob's loyalty ability creates a biotic barrier that soaks up damage, keeping him alive longer. The barrier's strength is based off the percentage of his current shields, so the more he has, the better the skill becomes. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Basti | Nemes | BIOTIC MASTERY |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 15% | Upgrades to: | PWR Rchrg | - 05% | - 10% | - 15% | - 20% | - 20% | | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 40% | + 70% | +100% | + 70% | • Bastion | Power Dur | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | ----- | • Nemesis | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Adepts get a class ability like most others, increasing para/gade gains and health bonuses. Depending on the upgrade, they get an increase to power damage or duration. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | CerbL | CerbT | CERBERUS OFFICER |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 25% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | SquadHlth | +2.5% | + 05% | +7.5% | +7.5% | + 15% | • Cerberus Leader | SquadWPNs | +2.5% | + 05% | +7.5% | + 15% | +7.5% | • Cerberus Tactician |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | CerbV | CerbS | CERBERUS OPERATIVE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 10% | + 20% | + 30% | + 40% | + 30% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | • Cerberus Veteran |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Cerberus Specialist _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy C | Are C | CHARGE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | Upgrades to: | Range | 40.0m | 40.0m | 40.0m | 40.0m | 40.0m | | Impact F. | 350 n | 550 n | 750 n | 1000n | 750 n | • Heavy Charge | Shields | ----- | + 50% | + 75% | +100% | + 75% | • Area Charge | S. Duratn | ----- | 4.00s | 4.00s | 4.00s | 4.00s | | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.00m | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| A vanguard-specific biotic, Charge bumrushes an enemy to inflict damage and sends them flying with huge knockback. As points are invested, the vanguard gets a bonus to shields and their duration; one evolution also gives the skill an impact radius. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | ADrne | EDrne | COMBAT DRONE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 30.0s | 30.0s | 30.0s | 30.0s | 30.0s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | | Dr Rechrg | 4.00s | 3.70s | 3.40s | 3.40s | 3.00s | • Attack Drone | Dr Health | ----- | +120% | +140% | +160% | +160% | • Explosive Drone | Drone DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | 40pts | ----- | | Pulse DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 100pt | | Pulse R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 6.00m | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| This skill creates a drone to attack enemies, which lasts until it's killed or the duration ends. It's great for causing a distraction or just for some extra firepower. Its evolutions either increase damage or give it a pulse radius (for area-of-effect damage). Most people will choose the Attack Drone evolution, though; the other seems to be less useful. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Comma | ShTro | COMBAT MASTERY |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 10% | + 20% | + 30% | + 30% | + 40% | Upgrades to: | W. Damage | + 03% | + 06% | + 09% | + 15% | + 09% | | Storm Spd | + 20% | + 30% | + 40% | + 50% | + 40% | • Commando | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 30% | + 40% | + 70% | +100% | • Shock Trooper | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | ----- | | Power Dur | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| A soldier-specific class skill, Combat Mastery gives typical bonuses to health and para/gade points, but also increases weapon damage and storm speed (i.e. the full sprint speed). Its evolutions increase power damage and duration, respectfully. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H.C.S | C. B. | CONCUSSIVE SHOT |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | Upgrades to: | Force | 250 n | 350 n | 450 n | 600 n | 450 n | | Damage | 45pt | 60pt | 70pt | 100pt | 75pt | • Heavy Concussive Shot | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3-mtr | • Concussive Blast |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Concussive Shot is a high-powered blast fired from a weapon, meant to knock the enemy down or stun them for a few seconds. Against biotic barriers, it's effectiveness increases. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | I.C.A | S.C.A | CRYO AMMO |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Freeze D. | 3.00s | 4.00s | 5.00s | 7.00s | 5.00s | • Improved Cryo Ammo |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Squad Cryo Ammo Cryo Ammo is used by some attack classes and can freeze targets for a set time. When frozen, enemies can't move and they're susceptible to shattering if hit enough times (instant death). Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | D.C.B | F.C.B | CRYO BLAST |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 4.50s | 4.50s | 4.50s | 4.50s | 4.50s | Snap-freezes targets. | Impact R. | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 3.00m | | Freeze D. | 3.00s | 4.00s | 5.00s | 7.00s | 5.00s | - Deep Cryo Blast |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| - Full Cryo Blast When a target's hit, they're quick-frozen in place. Like all freezing techs, affected targets can't move or retaliate, and can be instantly killed if shattered (via repeated trauma). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Guard | Raidr | DEFENDER |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 15% | Upgrades to: | PWR Rchrg | - 05% | - 10% | - 15% | - 30% | - 20% | | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 40% | + 70% | +100% | + 70% | • Guardian | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | • Raider |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| A sentinel-specific ability that gives typical upgrades to para/gade gains and health. One evolution gives a higher power recharge bonus, the other a power damage increase. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H.D.A | S.D.A | DISRUPTOR AMMO |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Damage | + 20% | + 30% | + 40% | + 60% | + 40% | • Heavy Disruptor Ammo | Overload | ----- | 3 sec | 3 sec | 3 sec | 3 sec | • Squad Disruptor Ammo | Overheat | ----- | ----- | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Disruptor Ammo is especially powerful against synthetic beings, and further upgrades give the chance to overload (temporarily paralyze) and overheat the targets' weapons. Very useful, especially when given to an entire squad. Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Enh D | Grp D | DOMINATE (MORINTH) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6.0 s | 6.0 s | 6.0 s | 6.0 s | 6.0 s | Upgrades to: | Damage | 5.0 s | 7.0 s | 9.0 s | 12.0s | 9.0 s | | Barrier | ----- | 200pt | 350pt | 500pt | 300pt | • Enhanced Dominate | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.0 m | • Group Dominate |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Dominate is Morinth's special skill, basically AI Hacking for organic foes. It commandeers the target(s) and forces them to attack their allies. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | DrelM | DrelV | DRELL ASSASSIN [THANE] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | +12½% | + 25% | +37½% | + 50% | +37½% | • Drell Marksman |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Drell Veteran _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H.E.D | Ar Dr | ENERGY DRAIN (TALI) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | E. Drain | 120pt | 140pt | 160pt | 200pt | 160pt | | Impact R. | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 3.00m | • Heavy Energy Drain |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Area Drain Tali's special ability drains enemy barriers while resupplying her own. If the target has no barrier, it simply does damage. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Imp F | Hvy F | FORTIFICATION (GRUNT) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12 sc | 12 sc | 12 sc | 12 sc | 12 sc | Upgrades to: | Duration | 60 sc | 60 sc | 60 sc | 180 s | 60 sc | | Armr Bnus | + 25% | + 50% | + 75% | + 75% | +100% | • Improved Fortification |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Heavy Fortification Grunt's loyalty skill gives his armor a special coating, greatly increasing his defenses -- the huge duration makes this a great ability for Shepard to learn via power training. [Armor bonus% is based off maximum shields.] _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | FragG | I.F.G | FLASHBANG GRENADE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | Upgrades to: | Impact R. | 6.0 m | 6.5 m | 7.0 m | 7.0 m | 9.0 m | | Damage | 45 pt | 60 pt | 75 pt | 120pt | 75 pt | • Frag Grenade | Incap Dur | 3.00s | 3.50s | 4.00s | 4.00s | 6.00s | • Improved Flashbang G. |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| True to its name, Kasumi's special flashbangs deal minor damage, instead incapacitating the target(s) for a set duration. Upgrades can increase the damage or stun duration, respectively. Like most loyalty powers, if Shepard uses them, s/he gets a reduced recharge time (6s). This skill also OHKOs any type of husk monster, strangely. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | GethA | GethT | GETH INFILTRATOR[LEGION] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 18% | | PWR Rchrg | - 06% | - 12% | - 18% | - 25% | - 25% | • Geth Assassin |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Geth Trooper _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | HG SB | IG SB | GETH SHIELD BOOST |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 60.0s | 60.0s | 60.0s | 60.0s | 60.0s | | Shields | + 25% | + 50% | + 75% | +100% | + 75% | • Heavy Geth S.B. | Weapn DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 10% | • Improved Geth S.B. |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Like Fortification, the gives a bonus to shields (based off current maximum) for a reasonable duration, increasing survivability. The Improved evolution trades shielding for a weapon damage bonus. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Inf A | S.A.A | INCENDIARY AMMO |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Fire DMG |20%/3s |30%/3s |40%/3s |60%/3s |40%/3s | • Inferno Ammo |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Squad Incendiary Ammo Incendiary Ammo, like most fire-based skills, can catch enemies on fire, temporarily making them quit shooting (if organic) while they attempt to extinguish it. Fire does %damage for a few seconds, based off the current weapon's amount. Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H. In | A. In | INCINERATE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Good v. health & armor | Impact R. | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 3.00m | | Damage |130/3s |150/3s |170/3s |210/3s |170/3s | - Heavy Incinerate |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| - Area Incinerate Incinerate fires a homing beam of fire at a target, catching them on fire or inflicting heavy damage to their armor (which is its specialty). The beam is not instantaneous, so it can be blocked by obstacles. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | He IG | I.B.G | INFERNO GRENADE (ZAEED) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | Upgrades to: | Impact R. | 3.00m | 3.25m | 3.50m | 3.50m | 4.50m | | Damage | 50/4s | 60/4s | 70/4s |100/4s | 70/4s | • Heavy Inferno Grenade | Fragments | three | four | five | five | six | • Inferno Blast Grenade |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Zaeed's helpful ability throws a grenade at an area, creating an incendiary explosion followed by tiny "fragments" that denotate when thrown from the blast. Basically, a giant hellstorm! Upgrading gives more fragments and higher burn damage, or a larger impact radius. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | KrogP | KrogW | KROGAN BERSERKER [GRUNT] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 20% | + 30% | + 40% | + 50% | + 50% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 25% | | HlthRegen | 20h/s | 30h/s | 40h/s | 55h/s | 40h/s | • Krogan Pureblood |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Krogan Warlord _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | MastS | MastI | MASTER THIEF [KASUMI] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 20% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 12% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 18% | | PWR Rchrg | - 06% | - 12% | - 18% | - 18% | - 25% | • Master Saboteur |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Master Infiltrator _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | MercW | MercC | MERCENARY VETERAN[ZAEED] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | +12½% | + 25% | +37½% | + 50% | +37½% | • Mercenary Warlord |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Mercenary Commando _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H.N.S | NWave | NEURAL SHOCK (MORDIN) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 5.0 s | 7.0 s | 9.0 s | 12.0s | 9.0 s | | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.0 m | • Heavy Neural Shock |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Neural Shockwave Mordin's loyalty power inflicts pain on its target, paralyzing it for the duration. Naturally it only works on organic enemies. In addition to that, Lv2+ upgrades permanently impair the target(s)' accuracy. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Destr | Champ | OPERATIVE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | W. Damage | + 03% | + 06% | + 09% | + 15% | + 09% | | PWR Rchrg | - 03% | - 06% | - 09% | - 09% | - 15% | • Destroyer | Snipr SD | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 50% | • Champion | Snipr SDD | 1.50s | 1.75s | 2.00s | 2.25s | 2.00s | | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 40% | + 70% | + 70% | +100% | | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | ----- | | Power Dur | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Infiltrators get this skill, which gives normal bonuses (health, para/gade points) and even evolutions to choose between power damage and duration. The sniper-rifle slowdown (SD) and slowdown duration (SDD) gives a window to make more accurate shots, so use it wisely! _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H. Ov | A. Ov | OVERLOAD |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | 6 sec | Upgrades to: | Impact R. | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 1.20m | 3.00m | | Damage | 120pt | 140pt | 160pt | 200pt | 160pt | • Heavy Overload | Overload | ----- | 3.00s | 3.00s | 3.00s | 3.00s | • Area Overload | Overheat | ----- | ----- | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Overload is made for crippling synthetics, either doing outright damage or having overload (temporarily paralysis) and overheat (can't use weapons) effects. This skill's also great for taking down foes' deployed shielding. Additionally, when used on explosive canisters/crates, Overload makes them detonate with more force than usual! _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | HPull | PullF | PULL |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 5.00s | 7.00s | 9.00s | 12.0s | 9.00s | | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.00m | • Heavy Pull |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Pull Field Pull is a biotic ability that causes the target to levitate and slowly drift towards the user, basically letting the poor sap be taken down with potshots. Enemies can also be killed when the floating effect ends if they're over a pit, hole, etc. Evolutions increase the impact radius or duration. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | QuarE | QuarM | QUARIAN MACHINIST [TALI] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | PWR Durtn | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 18% | • Quarian Engineer |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Quarian Mechanic _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy R | Are R | REAVE (SAMARA) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | Damage | 40/3s |40/3½s | 40/4s |40/5½s | 40/4s | | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.0 m | • Heavy Reave |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Area Reave Samara's Reave ability is effective against armor and barriers; on organics who have neither, the user drains health and leaves 'em helpless while the effect continues. Unlike most other biotics, Reave is instantaneous -- no arcing trajectory! _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | SalaG | SalaS | SALARIAN SCIENTIST |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 25% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | Shields | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 18% | • Salarian Genius |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Salarian Savant _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | D.S.S | RapSS | SHADOW STRIKE [KASUMI] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | 9 sec | Upgrades to: | Damage | 300pt | 350pt | 400pt | 550pt | 450pt | | Incap Dur | 5 sec | 6 sec | 7 sec | 7 sec | 7 sec | • Deadly Shadow Strike |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Rapid Shadow Strike Kasumi's special ability lets her cloak and attack behind a target, dealing huge damage and incapping them, supposing them live. The upgrades either increase damage or, in the Rapid version's case, provide a special cooldown bonus (80%) if the attack kills its target! [Once used, Kasumi also goes back to her initial position, making it great for guerilla warfare.] _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy S | Imp S | SHOCKWAVE |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | Shockwv # | 8.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | | Impact R. | 1.5 m | 2.0 m | 2.5 m | 2.5 m | 3.5 m | • Heavy Shockwave | Impact F. | 300 n | 400 n | 500 n | 700 n | 500 n | • Improved Shockwave |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Shockwave launches a line of explosions in front of the user, launching unprotected enemies skyward or stunning those with barriers. Note that this skill does not automatically deplete barriers like scions' super-powered Shockwave; it does pierce targets, though. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | I.S.A | S.S.A | SHREDDER AMMO (THANE) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Damage | + 40% | + 50% | + 60% | + 80% | + 60% | • Improved Shredder A. |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Squad Shredder Ammo Shredder rounds are effective against organics, particularly those lacking shields, making it one of the less-useful loyalty techs for Shepard to learn. Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy S | Wid S | SINGULARITY |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 4.5 s | 4.5 s | 4.5 s | 4.5 s | 4.5 s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | | Impact R. | 1.25m | 1.50m | 1.75m | 1.75m | 3.00m | • Heavy Singularity | HDuration | 5.0 s | 6.0 s | 7.0 s | 9.0 s | 7.0 s | • Wide Singularity | Max Trgts | two | three | four | six | four | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Singularity creates a gravity well that causes targets to float helplessly in its field, letting allies kill 'em at leisure. This power goes well with Throw and Warp. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Hvy S | Crp S | SLAM (MIRANDA) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | Upgrades to: | Lift Dur. | 0.90s | 1.10s | 1.30s | 1.50s | 1.30s | | Force | 400 n | 500 n | 600 n | 800 n | 600 n | • Heavy Slam | Cripple | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 8.0 s | • Crippling Slam |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Miranda's loyalty tech is almost self-explanitory: it lifts the enemy up and slams them down, dealing damage with the impact. The evolutions either slam with more force or have a crippling effect. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | PrimA | PrimV | SUBJECT ZERO [JACK] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 20% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 18% | + 25% | | PWR Rchrg | - 06% | - 12% | - 18% | - 25% | - 18% | • Primal Adept |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Primal Vanguard _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | En Cl | As Cl | TACTICAL CLOAK |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | Upgrades to: | Duration | 5.00s | 5.50s | 6.00s | 8.00s | 6.00s | | Damage | ----- | + 20% | + 40% | + 40% | + 75% | • Enhanced Cloak |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Assassination Cloak Infiltrators' cloaking allows them to temporarily be invisible to enemies, allowing them to sneak around for flanking or ambushes. This doesn't work on all enemies however, and as a tradeoff, there's no health/shield regeneration while invisible. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | A Arm | P Arm | TECH ARMOR |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | Upgrades to: | Duration | ---lasts until enemies destroy it.--- | | Shields | + 25% | + 50% | + 75% | + 75% | +100% | • Assault Armor | EP Radius | 7.5 m | 10.0m | 12.5m | 18.0m | 12.5m | • Power Armor | EP Damage | 30pts | 40pts | 50pts | 100pt | 50pts | | EP Force | 100 n | 130 n | 160 n | 240 n | 160 n | | EPShields | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 50% | ----- | | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Tech Armor is a sentinel-specific power that boosts the user's shielding; and, when destroyed, sends out a pulse blast that damages nearby enemies. Upgrades increase the energy pulse's (EP) radius, damage, and force, as well as shields (in one evolution). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | Mecha | Opera | TECH MASTERY |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | PWR Rchrg | - 05% | - 10% | - 15% | - 20% | - 20% | | Para/Gade | + 20% | + 40% | + 70% | +100% | + 70% | • Mechanic | RePr Cost | - 05% | - 10% | - 15% | - 20% | - 20% | • Operative | Power Dur | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | ----- | | Power DMG | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | + 15% | |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Tech Mastery is an engineer-specific class skill, boosting health and para/gade gains, plus the unique ability to lower research projects' costs (that is, element-wise, not storebought-wise). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | HThro | ThroF | THROW |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | 9.00s | Upgrades to: | Force | 500 n | 700 n | 900 n | 1200n | 900 n | | Impact R. | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | 3.00m | • Heavy Throw |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Throw Field Throw is a biotic skill that arcs towards its target, launching 'em airborne away from the user. Extra damage is incurred if the user's already airborne when thrown (such as with Singularity/Pull) or if they hit a solid object. An added bonus is that Throw kills all husks/abominations instantly! _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | TuriR | TuriS | TURIAN REBEL [ARCHANGEL] |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Health | + 05% | + 10% | + 15% | + 15% | + 20% | Upgrades to: | Weapn DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 18% | | Power DMG | + 06% | + 12% | + 18% | + 25% | + 25% | • Turian Renegade |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Turian Survivor _______________________________________ | | UNITY (SHEPARD) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Revives squadmates. Research upgrades to restore | • No tiered upgrades | full shields/full health upon revivification. | • Shepard has this no |___________________________________________________| matter his/her class _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | HWarp | UWarp | WARP |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | 6.00s | Upgrades to: | Damage | 120pt | 140pt | 160pt | 200pt | 160pt | | D. Radius | 3.00m | 4.00m | 5.00m | 5.00m | 7.00m | • Heavy Warp | D. Force | 400 n | 550 n | 700 n | 700 n | 700 n | • Unstable Warp |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| Warp is effective against armor and biotic barriers, and affected enemies have their health regeneration stopped. If the target is already affected by a biotic power when they're hit with Warp, it (1st biotic power) explodes to deal extra damage. Since Warp's projectile arcs towards the target, it's important to aim above high-up enemies, which makes it arc down to strike instead of rise up (which can often make it smack harmlessly into cover). _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ | L1 | L2 | L3 | H.W.A | S.W.A | WARP AMMO (JACK) |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | Recharge | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | 1.50s | Upgrades to: | Duration | level | level | level | level | level | | Damage | + 15% | + 25% | + 35% | + 50% | + 35% | • Heavy Warp Ammo |___________|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| • Squad Warp Ammo Jack's Warp Ammo is effective against barriers, armor, and health, making it a jack-of-all-trades (PUN INTENDED) ammo ability. There's even a damage bonus if the target's being affected by a biotic power, such as Singularity or Pull. Like all ammo, it lasts until overriden by another ammo power (for better or worse). __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| CLASSES [CLSS] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Here's an overview of the classes Shepard can choose from, their pros and cons, and some other advice. Asterisked (*) abilities unlock when the skill above it is level 2. ADEPT Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs |- Warp | |- Throw* | Adepts focus primarily on biotic, not weapons, damage |- Singularity | and have plenty of great skills to back it up. The class |- Pull* | becomes a lot stronger as the game goes on, so in the |- Shockwave* | early going, weapon-oriented allies're good complements |- Biotic Mastery | to have around. |__________________| Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Energy Drain: Shielding is a biotic user's bane, and this is the only bonus ability that specifically targets shields. • Warp Ammo: since Adepts get no ammo powerup, Warp Ammo -- which is good against armor, health, and barriers -- is a perfect match if one needs a bit more oomph in attacks. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Having pistols and SMGs makes the adept mostly a short-range fighter (for maximum efficiency), so the obvious choices are getting assault rifles for mid-range power or sniper rifles for long-range ability. ENGINEER Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs |- Overload | |- Incinerate* | Engineers' forte is neutralizing enemy defenses, either |- Combat Drone | with Overload (shields) and Incinerate (armor), or being |- Cryo Blast* | a complete nuisance with Combat Drone and AI Hacking. |- AI Hacking* | Being tech specialists, they only get minimal weapons |- Tech Mastery | options, so it helps to surround oneself with allies who |__________________| can do the bullet-flinging. Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Dominate: AI Hacking applies only to synthetics, and with this skill fully upgraded, they can target organics as well -- battlefield enemies are their puppets! • Reave: To compliment the class' disabling abilities, having a skill that's good against barriers is self-evidently awesome. • Warp Ammo: since Engies get no ammo powerup, Warp Ammo -- which is good against armor, health, and barriers -- is a perfect match if one needs a bit more oomph in attacks. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Like adepts, an engineer's weapons are primarily geared for short-range attacks, so going the assault rifle (mid-range) or sniper rifle path (long- -range) makes sense. If the engineer has Warp Ammo, then assault rifle may be the smart decision. INFILTRATOR Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs, Sniper Rifles |- Disruptor Ammo | |- Cryo Ammo* | Infiltrators' get decent techs and the ability to cloak |- Tactical Cloak | themselves (for bonus weapon damage), so they're quite |- Incinerate* | good at any range. |- AI Hacking* | |- Operative | |__________________| Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Dominate: AI Hacking applies only to synthetics, and with this skill fully upgraded, they can target organics as well -- battlefield enemies are their puppets! • Warp Ammo: despite getting ammo powerups, Warp Ammo -- which is good against armor, health, and barriers -- is a perfect match for Infiltrators and can stack with their cloak-based damage bonuses. Since the class isn't that good against barriers, combining this ammo skill with headshots can make up for some of that. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ There's really only one good answer, and it's the Widow sniper rifle, one of the few classes that can obtain it. Combined with Assassination Cloak and an ammo ability, Widow headshots (which have a time dilation effect for more accurate shooting) dominate many enemies, such as scions, which are typical annoyances. SENTINEL Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs |- Throw | |- Warp* | Sentinels are jacks-of-all-trades, bringing both biotic |- Tech Armor | and techs to the fray, and increasing their survivability |- Overload* | with the awesome Tech Armor skill. The weak selection of |- Cryo Blast* | weapons means it helps to surround oneself with allies |- Defender | who can bring the heat, like Grunt or Legion, up-close. |__________________| Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Geth Shield Boost/Barrier: Tech Armor provides a lot of protection on the battlefield, but for even more protection, these shield-boosting abilities can stack and make Sentinels nigh unkillable. • Warp Ammo: Sentinels get no ammo power, and since Warp Ammo's good against just about every type of defense a foe can throw up, it helps maximize those SMGs' short- to mid-range potential. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Any can work, since Sentinels get close-range abilities but have abilities that let them work closer into the fighting. Shotguns work for close-range encounters, assault rifles for mid-range and closer, and sniper rifles for preemptive strikes. If Warp Ammo's chosen, then shotguns or snipers seem to be the best choice. SOLDIER Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles |- Adrenaline Rush | |- Concussive Shot*| Soldiers are battle-hardened veterans, able to deal with |- Disruptor Ammo | any situation through pure force -- having three ammo |- Incendiary Ammo*| powers helps, just as the time-dilating, damage-boosting |- Cryo Ammo* | Adrenaline Rush does. As a tradeoff, they have one power |- Battle Mastery | and zero biotics, but that's fine...bullets to the face |__________________| send a clear message. Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Armor Piercing Ammo: This gives a damage bonus to health and armor, which basically every enemy has, so it's a good choice just by probability of use. • Fortification/Barrier/Etc.: any ability that increases shields, armor, and the like gives soldiers increased survivability, which is always good as they're always at the frontlines. • Inferno Grenade: Zaeed's incendiary bomb is a great complement to one's arsenal, capable of eliminating mass groups of organics with ease, either setting up a kill or killing outright. Since Concussive Blast is the only area-of-effect skill a Soldier has innately, this is a great choice. • Warp Ammo: Even with three ammo powers, because Warp Ammo's good against just about every type of defense a foe can throw up, it helps maximize the assault rifles' mid-ranged potential. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Soldiers are the only class that can use the Revenant machine gun, which has high ammo capacity and a furious firerate, but that Widow sniper rifle's also tempting -- it really depends on the user's style of play. Adrenaline Rush is good with either, so there's no wrong choice. VANGUARD Ż|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| Uses: Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns |- Incendiary Ammo | |- Cryo Ammo* | As the class' ability list might suggest, these suckers |- Charge | are notable for their kamikaze-style bumrushing, getting |- Shockwave* | in close to the opposition and decimating 'em with |- Pull* | biotic powers or the feared Charge skill. Their downside |- Assault Mastery | is the obvious high-risk attack strategy, and that they |__________________| don't have any awesome ranged weapons...to start, anyway. Good bonus abilities: ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Fortification/Barrier/Etc.: any ability that increases shields, armor, and the like gives vanguards increased survivability, which is always good as they're always at the frontlines. • Reave: Reave helps remove an enemy's defenses, not to mention healing the user if an organic's targeted, so it has a double usefulness for chargin' Vanguards. • Warp Ammo: Because the vanguard's going to be at close-range fighting most of the time, the damage increase can help in advancing or retreating from the main battle. "What weapons training should I get...?" ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Vanguards are already good at close- and mid-range attacking, so one can focus on shotguns or branch out to assault/sniper rifles, which give extra range when not charging. Depends on how the player likes using the class. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT (DLC) [DLCN] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Here's a list of DLC and where it's obtained from. Typically, all DLC is gotten by redeeming codes (1) automatically obtained from newly-purchased games, such as collector's editions (2) special offers, such as Dr. Pepper's promotion in 2010 (3) the Cerberus Network DLC. Much of the DLC is downloadable only through the Cerberus Network DLC, which funnels all of through in one place. New copies of ME2 come with a card that gives the network for free; without it, it costs 1200 microsoft points (MSP) to get. It incentivizes getting new copies, basically. _____________________________ _____________________________________________ | DLC | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Aegis Pack | Incisor/Kestrel Armor for Shepard (160 MSP) | | Alternate Appearance Pack 1 | Download from Cerberus Network (160 MSP) | | Arc Projector | Download from Cerberus Network (free) | | Blood Dragon Armor | Gotten from new copy of Dragon Age: Origins | | Cerberus Network | Free with new games (1200 MSP otherwise) | | Cerberus Weapon and Armor | Download from Cerberus Network (free) | | Collector Weapon and Armor | Gotten from Limited Collector's Edition | | Equalizer Pack | Gotten from Cerberus Network (160 MSP) | | Firewalker Pack | Download from Cerberus Network (free) | | Incisor Sniper Rifle | Gotten from Digital Deluxe Edition* | | Inferno Armor | Pre-order bonus | | Kasumi: Stolen Memory | Download from Cerberus Network (560 MSP) | | Normandy Crash Site | Download from Cerberus Network (free) | | Recon Hood | Dr. Pepper promotion | | Sentry Interface | Dr. Pepper promotion | | Terminus Weapon and Armor | Pre-order bonus from GameStop | | Umbra Visor | Dr. Pepper promotion | | Zaeed: The Price of Revenge | Download from Cerberus Network (free) | |_____________________________|_____________________________________________| * - Also available via Aegis Pack (160 MSP) NOTE: While the Dr. Pepper promotion is ongoing, apparently the URL-switching technique to get the Sentry Interface has been removed -- that item's no longer available (as of the time this guide's updated). __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| EQUIPMENT [EQPT] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Shepard has a wardrobe -- of found, bought, and downloaded (DLC) things -- that can augment stats a bit. Here's a list of all that jazz. If an item's got nothing listed in the "obtain" column, it's available by default. NOTE: All armor sets are DLC content, either by trading in codes or by doing a preorder of the game. ____________________ ________________________ _____________________________ | HEADPIECE | FUNCTION | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Archon Visor | -05% PWR Rechrge Times | "Equalizer Pack" DLC | | Capacitor Helmet | -10% Shield Delay Time | "Equalizer Pack" DLC | | Death Mask | +10% Negotiation Bonus | Tuchanka (Ratch's Wares) | | Kestrel Helmet | +05% Headshot Damage | Aegis Pack DLC | | | +03% Weapon DMG/Shlds | | | Kuwashii Visor | +10% Headshot Damage | Omega (Harrot's Emporium) | | N7 Breather Helmet | +05% Health | --------------------------- | | N7 Helmet | +05% Health | --------------------------- | | Recon Hood | +05% Weapon Damage | Dr. Pepper promotional item | | Sentry Interface | +05% Shield Strength | Dr. Pepper promotional item | | Umbra Visor | +05% Power Damage | Dr. Pepper promotional item | |____________________|________________________|_____________________________| __________________________ ___________________ ____________________________ | SHOULDERPIECE | FUNCTION | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Amplifier Plates | +05% Power Damage | Ilium (Personal Gateway D) | | Asymmetric Defense Layer | +05% Health | Tuchanka (Ratch's Wares) | | Kestrel Shoulder Pieces | +08% Shields | Aegis Pack DLC | | | +10% Melee Damage | | | N7 Shoulder Guards | +03% Power Damage | -------------------------- | | Strength Boost Pads | +25% Melee Damage | Omega (Omega Market) | |__________________________|___________________|____________________________| ______________________ ________________________ ___________________________ | CHESTPIECE | FUNCTION | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Aegis Vest | +05% Health | Citadel (Rodam Expeditns) | | Capacitor Chestplate | -10% Shield Delay Time | Omega (Harrot's Emporium) | | Kestrel Torso Sheath | +10% Melee Damage | Aegis Pack DLC | | | +05% Wpn DMG/+3% Shlds | | | N7 Chestplate | +03% Power Damage | ------------------------- | | Shield Harness | +05% Shield Strength | Tuchanka (Ratch's Wares) | |______________________|________________________|___________________________| _________________________ ______________________ __________________________ | ARMPIECE | FUNCTION | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Heavy Damping Gauntlets | +05% Shield Strength | Tuchanka (Ratch's Wares) | | Kestrel Arm Sheathing | +03% Wpn DMG & Shlds | Aegis Pack DLC | | | +10% Melee Damage | | | N7 Gauntlets | +03% Health | ------------------------ | | Off-Hand Ammo Pack | +10% Normal Ammo | Citadel (Rodam Expedtns) | | Stabilization Gauntlets | +05% Weapon Damage | Omega (Omega Market) | |_________________________|______________________|__________________________| ______________________ ______________________ _____________________________ | LEGPIECE | FUNCTION | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Kestrel Power Pack | +08% Shields | Aegis Pack DLC | | | +05% Heavy WPN Ammo | | | Life Support Webbing | +10% Health | Citadel (Sirta Foundation) | | N7 Greaves | +05% Shield Strength | --------------------------- | | Ordinance Packs | +10% Heavy Wpns Ammo | Omega (Harrot's Emporium) | | Stimulator Conduits | +10% Storm Speed | Omega (Omega Market) | |______________________|______________________|_____________________________| __________________________ ________________________________________________ | ARMOR SETS | FUNCTION | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Blood Dragon Armor | +10% Shield Strength, +15% Power Damage | | Cerberus Assault Armor | +10% Heavy Wpns Ammo/Shield Strength/Health | | Collector Armor | +10% Regeneratn Rate, Storm Speed; +20% Health | | Inferno Armor | +10% Para/Gade Bonus, Power Damage, Storm Spd | | Terminus Armor | +10% Normal Ammo, Storm Speed; +15% Shield Str | |__________________________|________________________________________________| - Inferno Armor can now be obtained via the Equalizer Pack DLC! __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| PLANET GUIDE [PLNT] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ In ME2, planets are the main source of raw elements, used to upgrade weapons, the Normandy, and tech/biotic abilities. However, these are gotten by scanning alone, rather than mining as ME1 did. Any uncivilized planet can be scanned by pressing Y-button, holding L-Trig to manually scan, and hitting R-Trig to launch a collector probe. [Probes have to be bought at fuel depots, located in whichever system the cluster's mass relay is in; this applies to every cluster except the Far Rim, which is in geth space.] In descending order of wealth, planets range from Rich, Good, Moderate, Poor, and Depleted. The player is notified when a planet's resources are dwindling, and even when enough of 'x' mineral has been collected that a research project is affordable. [Smaller planets tend to be the richest, too.] Sometimes when a planet is scanned, EDI notifies the player that an anomaly has been detected. In this case, when scanning, follow the white line in the scanner's center to find the anomaly, which appears as a white spot when the scanner hovers over. Launching a probe here allows the team to land on the planet, doing a small side-mission. ["AD!" is the notation for anomalies in the overviews below.] TIP 1: Thane's Modular Probe Baby upgrade doubles probes to 60 -- get it! TIP 2: Miranda's Advanced Mineral Scanner makes scanning easier -- get it too! TIP 3: Tap L-Trig while moving it around to find minerals faster TIP 4: Don't bother scanning Poor planets, unless you're hard up (time waste!) Systems become available through missions, emails, overhearing conversations, and buying planetary maps. Clusters available by default are: • Eagle Nebula • Ismar Frontier • Omega Nebula • Hourglass Nebula • Local Cluster • Serpent Nebula CALESTON RIFT ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Balor | |- Cernunnos -- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Caleston --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Bres ------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Elatha ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Partholon -- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Solveig | |- Surtur ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Sinmara ---- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | '- Thrivaldi -- Poor [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Talava | |- Aitaurus --- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Kaushus ---- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Maitrum ---- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | '- Taitus ----- Rich [Iridium, Palladium] -- AD! | |- Aysur | |- Agnin ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Shasu ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Dranen ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Alformus --- Moderate [Platinum] | |- Shir ------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Tamgauta --- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Yakawa |- Sakata ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Nambu ------ Moderate [Iridium] |- Maskawa ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Karumto ---- Good [Platinum, Palladium] -- AD! '- Kobayashi -- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] Yakawa opens only during the Firewalker DLC mission. CRESCENT NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Tasale | |- Beregale --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Ilium | |- Ponolus ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Thail ------ Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Naxell ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Ondeste | |- Zesmeni ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Acaeria ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium] | '- Malsuth ---- | |- Lusarn | |- Jontan ----- Good [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Euntanta --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Doriae ----- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Tarith ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Element Zero] -- AD! | '- Xetic ------ Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | '- Zelene |- Nepyma ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Helyme ----- Moderate [Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! |- Epho ------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] '- Gaelon ----- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] EAGLE NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Imir | |- Osalri ----- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Korlus | |- Quodis ----- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Gregas ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Relic | |- Murky Water ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Fitful Current - Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | |- First Land ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Island Wind ---- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Rough Tide ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Preying Mouth -- Moderate [Palladium, Element Zero] | '- Beach Thunder -- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Amun | |- Sekhmet ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Sobek ------ Moderate [Platinum] | |- Anhur ------ Rich [Platinum, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Neith ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | '- Bast ------- Poor [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Malgus | |- Uzin ------- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Wrill ------ Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | '- Flett ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Strabo |- Antigar --------- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] '- Jarrahe Station FAR RIM ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻ |- Dholen | |- Gotha ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Charoum ---- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Haelstrom | '- Mass Relay | '- Ma-at '- Ammul ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] KROGAN DMZ ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Aralakh | |- Durak ------ Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Kanin ------ Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Kruban ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Tuchanka | |- Ruam ------- Poor [Palladium] | |- Vaul ------- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | '- Nith |- Mantun ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] |- Tula ------- Poor [Platinum] '- Vard ------- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] HADES NEXUS ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Hekate | |- Ker -------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Triodia ---- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Bothros ---- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Pamyat | |- Komarov ----- Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Dobrovolski - Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Patsayev ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Volkov ------ Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Sheol | '- Gei Hinnom -- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | '- Hoplos |- Talaria ----- Good [Platinum, Iridium] |- Makhaira ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Kopis ------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! |- Trident ----- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] '- Aegis ------- Moderate [Iridium] Hoplos is opened via Firewalker DLC. HAWKING ETA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Chandrasekhar | |- Teshub ----- Moderate [Platinum] | |- Hebal ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Century | |- Tamahera --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Klendagon -- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Cantra ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Tharopto --- Moderate [---] | |- Thorne | |- Mnemosyne -- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Lethe ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Schwarzschild | |- Atahil ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Etamis ----- Good [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Linossa ---- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | '- Rihili ----- Moderate [Iridium] | '- Verr |- Corang ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! |- Allusah ---- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] '- Serao ------ Poor [Iridium] Verr is accessible only through the Firewalker DLC. HOURGLASS NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Osun | |- Orunmila --- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Erinle ----- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Element Zero] | |- Aganju ----- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Olokun ----- Moderate [Iridium] | |- Faryar | |- Quarem ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Darafar ---- Good [Platinum, Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! | |- Tunfigel --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Nephros ---- Moderate [Platinum] | |- Alingon ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Wenrum ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Antictra --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Ploitari |- Aigela ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Zanethu ---- Good [Platinum, Palladium] -- AD! |- Synalus ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] '- Thegan ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] ISMAR FRONTIER ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Aquila | |- Lepini ----- Poor [Iridium] | |- Vecchio ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Volturno --- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Metaponto -- Poor [Palladium] | |- Pollino ---- Poor [Palladium, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Faia | |- Imaen ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Zorya | |- Viantel ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Hito ------- Poor [Iridium] | '- Elysta |- Seleas ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Zeona ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! |- Odasst ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Hesano ----- Poor [Iridium] '- Melile ----- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] NOTE: Elysta only opens up if the Firewalker DLC is gotten. LOCAL CLUSTER ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ '- Sol |- Mercury ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Venus ------ Good [Platinum, Palladium] |- Earth |- Mars |- Jupiter ---- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] |- Saturn ----- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Uranus ----- Depleted [haha?] |- Neptune ---- Poor [Platinum] '- Pluto ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] MINOS WASTELAND ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Fortis | |- Vir -------- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Pietas ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Aequitas --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | '- Mass Relay | '- Caestus |- Invictus --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] '- Temerarus -- Rich [Palladium, Iridium] NUBIAN EXPANSE ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Dakka | |- Bannik ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Pragia | |- Alkonost --- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Gamayun ---- Poor [Platinum] | |- Zirnitra --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Qertassi | '- Norehsa ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Kalabsha |- Yamm ------- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] '- Tefnul ----- Poor [---] OMEGA NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Sahrabarik | |- Urdak ------ Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Omega | |- Imorkan ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Bindur ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Mass Relay | |- Kairavamori | |- Sehtor ----- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Vatar ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Uwan Oche -- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Fathar | |- Lorek ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | |- Korar ------ Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Dorgal ----- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Batala | |- Logasiri ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Thunawanuro - Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | '- Nearog ------ Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Arinlarkin | |- Utha -------------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- MSV Strontium Mule | '- Amada |- Takkan ----- Moderate [Palladium] |- Karora ----- Moderate [Iridium] |- Eingana ---- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Element Zero] |- Alchera ---- Rich [Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! (DLC-Only) '- Anjea ------ Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] THE PHOENIX MASSING ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Tassrah | |- Pahhur ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Sarapai ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Ishassara -- Poor [Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Salahiel | '- Ekuna ------ Rich [Platinum, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- The Sea of Storms | '- Heretic Station | '- Chomos |- Trigestis -- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] '- Lattesh ---- Moderate [Iridium] -- AD! Chomos is accessible only as part of the Firewalker DLC. PYLOS NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Nariph | |- Isale ------------ Moderate [Palladium] | |- MSV Broken Arrow | |- Jonus ------------ Moderate [Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Dirada | |- Siano ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Thenusi ---- Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Canalus ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | |- Zeth ------- Moderate [Iridium] | |- Sineus ----- Poor [Palladium, Iridium] | '- Vioresa ---- Poor [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Satent | |- Rescel ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | |- Raisaris ---- Rich [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Anedia ------ Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Boro -------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | '- Nataisa ----- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | '- Kriseroi |- Neidus ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] |- Theonax ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Uzin -------- Moderate [Iridium] |- Geus -------- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] '- Tenoth ------ Moderate [Platinum] ROSETTA NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Enoch | |- Laban ------- Rich [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Mizraim ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Joab -------- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! | |- Goliath ----- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Mass Relay | |- Alpha Draconis | |- 2175 Aeia --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Element Zero] | '- 2175 AR2 ---- Poor [Platinum] | '- Phi Clio |- Cyllene ----- Poor [---] '- Parnassus --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] SERPENT NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Widow | |- Citadel | '- Mass Relay | '- Boltzmann |- Wheeler ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] |- Bekenstein |- Thooft ------ Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] |- Veltman ----- Poor [Iridium] '- Feynman ----- Poor [Palladium] Boltzmann opens up only as part of Kasumi's Stolen Memory DLC. SHADOW SEA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ '- Iera |- Venture ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Prospect ---- Poor [Iridium] |- Horizon |- Watchman ---- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] '- Mass Relay THE SHRIKE ABYSSAL ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Xe Cha | |- Zada Ban ---- Rich [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! | |- Aphras ------ Moderate [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Tosal Nym --- Rich [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | |- Vem Osca ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] | '- Mass Relay | '- Urla Rast |- Bovis Tor --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] |- Talis Fia --- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] '- Doz Atab ---- Moderate [Platinum, Palladium] SIGURD'S CRADLE ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Skepsis | |- Wallace ----- Moderate [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Darwin ------ Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | |- Watson ------ Good [Platinum, Element Zero] | |- Franklin ---- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] -- AD! | |- Crick ------- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Pauling ----- Poor [Iridium] | |- Keimowitz --- Rich [Platinum, Palladium] | '- Mass Relay | '- Deconis |- Laena ------- Rich [Platinum, Palladium] '- Sanctum ----- Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! TITAN NEBULA ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ '- Haskins |- Capek ------- Rich [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] -- AD! '- Mass Relay VALLHALLAN THRESHOLD ŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |- Raheel-Leyya | |- Migrant Fleet | '- Mass Relay | |- Micah | |- Elohi ------- Moderate [Platinum] | |- Dumah ------- Moderate [Palladium, Iridium] | |- Israfil ----- Rich [Platinum, Iridium] | |- Farlas ------ Rich [Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] | '- Kakabel ----- Rich [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium] | '- Paz '- Garvug ------ Good [Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Element Zero] __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| SIDEQUESTS [SDQS] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ CITADEL: CRIME IN PROGRESS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Level 26 Unlock -: Overhear argument Reward -: 1000c, 40 EXP An argument overheard: a volus accuses a quarian of stealing his credit chit, and now a C-Sec officer's siding with the volus! [If Tali's with, there's a few extra dialogue options while "investigate"ing.] Either way, it turns out the two parties bumped into one another outside Saronis Applications, and that's where the whole mess started. Visiting the store down the way gives an option to ask about the credit chit; this info can then be relayed to the volus. [+5P] [Give the C-Sec and volus a stern talking-to] [+5P] [Exonerate the quarian] CITADEL: FALSE POSITIVES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Level 27, by the stairway down to Level 26 Unlock -: During Garrus' "Eye for an Eye" loyalty mission Reward -: 1000c, 40 EXP In "Eye for an Eye," towards the end, there's an opportunity to find some forged IDs in an overwatch booth. This can be brought to two asaris sitting by a stairwell. After some awesome back-and-forthing between the two parties -- which always gives Shep a chance to apologize if required! -- s/he can offer up the fake IDs and complete the mission. CITADEL: KROGAN SUSHI ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Level 27 Unlock -: Overhear the krogans' conversation Reward -: 1000c, 40 EXP One of the more fanciful sidequests, Shep can overhear a convo about how the krogan want to climb up the outer hull and get fish from the Presidium's lakes (ahaha). Visit Level 28's Dark Star bar to find a groundskeeper, who'll confirm there's definitely no fish in the lakes. Relay the info to Kargesh and finish the quest. [+5P] There are no fish. [+5R] [LIE] I have a Presidium fish. Note that y'can only lie to the poor goofball if a fish has been bought from the gift shop at some point. Basically, the game thinks you have a fish as long as one isn't available for purchase -- it doesn't matter if it's dead in the tank or anything. ILIUM: A TROUBLEMAKER / ILIUM: CONRAD VERNER ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Eternity Bar (ME1 import file only) Unlock -: Talk to you-know-who Reward -: 40 EXP Shepard's life-long fan, and fan favorite, Conrad Verner has shown up at the bar and can be talked to. [+2P] For crying out loud... [+2R] [Hit him.] [+5R] [Shoot his foot.] [+2P] Let me handle this. [+5R] Get lost, Conrad. We're done. If Shepard shot Conrad and sent him packing, the quest finishes there. If Shep agreed to talk to the undercover cop saying the bar's a red sand front, then it's time to visit the carport. [+2R] I should kill you. [+5P] [Lie] I'll help you. -or- [Lie] I'll Still help you. [+5R] Shut up and listen. Using para/gade options on the asari unlocks her kiosk discount, the only way to do so. Regardless, with her scheme kaput, return to Conrad at the bar. [+5P] You did fine. Now stop. ------.- If asari's intimidated [+5R] [Lie] This was really risky. -' [+5P] [Lie] It was a sting. --------.- If asari's misled into visiting bar [+5R] You blew her cover. ----------' ILIUM: BLUE ROSE OF ILIUM ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Near "Memories of Ilium" store Unlock -: Talk to asari Reward -: 40 EXP The girl who runs the shop "Memories of Ilium" has an ex-boyfriend trying to win back her love. Shepard can either persuade her to dump his behind or commit fully for marriage n' rugrats. [These require para/gade points.] [+2P] Reason for breakup. -or- Reason for dating. [+5P] You should take him back. [+5R] Get rid of him. ILIUM: GIANNA PARASINI ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Near stairway to Liara's office (ME1 import only) Unlock -: Talk to her Reward -: 40 EXP Gianna, the cop from the first game, finds Shepard walking around in Ilium. [+2P] It was my pleasure. After the convo, Gianna leaves and reminds Shep to drink the beer -- examine the glass to learn Gianna's reason for splitting: her target saw her! Shep's asked to talk the asari merchant nearby into showing the "good stuff" -- the illegal stuff -- to assist Gianna. [+5R] You're being watched. [+5P] I'm a big spender. [+5R] This stuff might be crap. [+5P] Don't worry about the license. [+5R] Don't waste my time. Using initial para/gade options can get a kiosk discount (this is also gotten if the asari's tipped off to Gianna's plans) while inquiring about the advanced merchandise leads to the entrapment options. Either way, talk with Gianna at the end to finish, supposing Shep helped her. [+2P] You love doing this. [+2R] Is this time real? [+2P] It was good to see you. ILIUM: INDENTURED SERVICE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Eternity Bar Unlock -: Initiate conversation Reward -: 40 EXP, 2000c At the bar, a quarian and her slave broker are trying to make a sale to a Synthetic Insights rep (remember the company from ME1?). Talk to them and agree to help... [+2P] Free your slave. Now. ...then visit the rep for a discussion. Shepard can use para/gade options to convince the asari to buy the quarian's contract, or forget the whole thing and... [+5P] This would be good business. [+5R] You're prejudiced. [+2P] No problem. [+2R] I don't need your thanks. ...convince the slave broker to find a loophole to free the quarian. [+5P] You can free her! [+5R] That's enough. Let her go! ILIUM: MEDICAL SCANS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Carport, right-hand side Unlock -: Talk with Shiala (or a colonist) -- [ME1 Import file required] Reward -: --- Shiala from ME1 can be found here (or a colonist if she wasn't saved) and talks about Zhu's Hope, which is rebuilding from its attack two years prior. Due to health problems, a survey group was hired...only they preformed invasive scans and that made everyone quite irate. [+2P] Can I offer assistance? Either way, Shepard is tipped off to the Baria Frontiers representative right nearby. Time for a good ol' confrontation with Erinya. Although the asari's semi-racist, the point is to get her to open up (with para/gade options) to resolve the issue. [+#?] Tell me about your family. [+#?] They didn't hate aliens. Following, report back to Shiala to finish. [+2P] It's not all bad. [+2R] Only with death ILIUM: THE PRODIGAL: LOST LOCKET FOUND ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Ilium (during Miranda's loyalty mission) Unlock -: Find locket at end of loyalty mission Reward -: 500c, 40 EXP At the end of "The Prodigal," before leaving via elevator, there's a locket that can be found on a crate left of there. Back in Nos Astra, there's an asari near a railing (a little ways past docking area) who's been looking for it. Once conversation's initiated, the only options are to give it over. [+2P] Don't bother. I can help. [+5P] [Automatic gain for returning locket] ILIUM: THE ASSASSIN: SALARIAN FAMILY DATA ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Dantius Towers (during Thane's recruitment mission) Unlock -: Obtain datapad Reward -: 1500c, 40 EXP During "Recruit the Assassin," there's a datapad to find at the top of the elevator (where the guard is harangued) that starts this quest. Back in Nos Astra, talk to the salarian and return the info to finish up. [+2P] I found your data. [+2R] You'll want to see this. [+5P] [Quest completed] ILIUM: THE JUSTICAR: SMUGGLING EVIDENCE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Eclipse Base (during Samara's recruitment mission) Unlock -: Obtain manifest Reward -: 4200c -or- 9000c During the ascension of the Eclipse base, towards the top there's a manifest that incriminates Pitne For, the volus near the police station. The info can be turned over to the detective (+5P, 4200c) or to Pitne (+54, 9000c) to complete the intrigue. ILIUM: THE JUSTICAR: STOLEN GOODS FOUND ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Spaceport Crime Scene (during Samara's recruitment mission) Unlock -: Look at shipping details Reward -: 1500c When the crime scene's first entered, look to the right-hand side and see a datapad talking about theft from an employer. Press A-button to send the data to Thax, the employer, or press B-button to do nothing (which is the only way to avoid getting renegade points). If it's released, a krogan meets the team next time they dock in Ilium to finish the mission. [+2P] I did. [+2R] What's it to you? [+5R] [Info was given to Thax] NORMANDY: FBA COUPLINGS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Unlock -: Ask the Normandy engineers if they need anything Reward -: 40 EXP When Shepard first gets control of the Normandy, it's possible to ask around if anyone's discontent with the standard-issue stuff. The engineers say their couplings are slightly substandard and that FBA ones would make their jobs a lot easier. Finding the items is as simple as buying them from Kenn's Salvage on Omega (500c) and delivering them back. NOTE: This quest can't be done post-suicide mission, so do it early! NORMANDY: SERRICE ICE BRANDY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Unlock -: Ask Dr. Chakwas if she needs anything Reward -: 40 EXP, Medigel Capacity upgrade (if not gotten already) The good doctor regrets not opening her prized bottle of brandy, which was unfortunately destroyed on the first Normandy! Shepard has a chance to make things right, though. Purchase a bottle (1000c) at Ratch's Wares on Tuchanka, then come back and crack that puppy open! NORMANDY: SPECIAL INGREDIENTS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Unlock -: Ask the mess cook if he needs anything Reward -: 40 EXP Like others on the Normandy, when asked, the cook says the crew could use a few special meals before going on the suicide mission...but he lacks delicious ingredients to make 'em. Satisfying his hunger (pun!) for foodstuffs can be done by buying High-Grade Provisions at the Citadel's Zakera Cafe (500c). The quest completes once they're delivered. NOTE: This quest can't be done post-suicide mission, so do it early! NORMANDY: CRASH SITE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Omega Nebula -> Amada -> Alchera Unlock -: Obtain the Crash Site DLC and read an email about site Reward -: 3750c, 10 EXP/per dogtag, Geth Shield Strength & Tech Damage upgrade Landing on Alchera lets Shepard visit the Normandy's wreck, which is strewn around a large, icy area. There's two things to do here: (1) place a monument to the fallen, which can be done in a number of places, neither mattering more than the other (2) collect 20 dog tags shimmering around the place, which goes to earning more experience. Some tags are in fragile crates. - 100 Element Zero - 115 Element Zero - 135 Element Zero - 150 Element Zero Shepard can also find an equippable N7 Helmet (Health +5%) from the ship's halcyon days. N7: BLOOD PACK COMMUNICATIONS RELAY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Crescent Nebula -> Lusarn -> Tarith Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP ___ _____ __/ + \____ |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| / • \/ ____ •__ | | + | Beacon | | • | Battlesite | ( ____/+ ___/ | | | 01 | 400 Platinum | | 03 | 400 Platinum | (___ ____|__/ 1| ( ( | 02 | 400 Platinum | | 04 | 400 Platinum | / + ' + + _/Ż _)+\ |____|_______________| |____|_______________| ( (Ż\_/ŻŻŻ)•(_ / ___) | | / __ \ ( ( The goal here is to disable the Blood Pack's comm ) ) / /__) \ ) )__ relay; unfortunately, most of this world is fog- (_( / ____ / / / 4 \ -covered and infested with klixen, those rachni-like ENTER _/ /___/ / (_ / exploding spiders from Grunt's loyalty mission. / __ 2__/__/ _)ŻŻ Lighting a beacon shows the way through the fog, to / / \___/ 3) (_ the next beacon, and so on. Creatures don't drop any (_ + ___ (ŻŻ)•+ ) thermal clips, so be sure to scour abandoned dig \__/ \ ŻŻ / camps for 'em. ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ At the end, there'll be some Blood Pack enemies to take down, mostly vorcha, plus the three-healthbar krogan Salamut. None of this should be too hard, but the clearing's entry point is wide-open so rush to cover to avoid being turned to swiss cheese. When the blood's finished spilling, bypass the comm terminal to end the mission. N7: CAPTURED MINING FACILITY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Crescent Nebula -> Zelene - Helyme Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 7500c, 125 EXP On Helyme, Eclipse mercs seem to have commandeered an abandoned mine and are doing...uh, evil things there. Eclipse mercs, of course, are typically either (1) lightly-armored footsoldiers (2) asari biotics with barriers. Either type is organic, so Incinerate/Incendiary Ammo/Inferno Grenade all clean up well. There's not many tips to give since this is a basic map with little surprises in store...but in the largest area (with the connectable bridge), it's possible to flank a platoon of mercs by taking the high ground, making their cover nigh useless. Could be helpful on higher difficulties! Once the mainframe is located, hack it and start decryption on the 2nd file -- this starts a 3-battle standoff with more mercs, who enter from where the ally squad first came in. Once things end, look at the decrypted file to see it needs even more decryption...luckily this'll be done by Cerberus. End the mission when ready. Items to find in this area: - 2000 Palladium - Power Cells - 2000 Palladium - Med Kit N7: WRECKED MERCHANT FREIGHTER ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Eagle Nebula -> Amun -> Neith Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP Upon landing, EDI notifies the team of an approaching sandstorm. The crash site is quite vacant upon arriving, so rob the place of its valuables in the meantime. - 560 Platinum - Damaged Mech Parts (1500c) - 560 Platinum - Med Kit - Damaged Mech Parts (750c) - 440 Platinum - 420 Platinum - Power Cells At the opposite end of the crater, deactivating the signal transmitter will summon LOKI mechs into the area, so prepare for a firefight. Near the exit shuttle, the freighter's only YMIR mech will activate and force a standoff. Fighting at level ground's fine, but a nearby hilltop can work as well. The planet's visibility will decline the longer one plays, so make it quick! N7: INVESTIGATE ABANDONED STATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Eagle Nebula -> Strabo -> Jarrahe Station Unlock -: Complete "N7: Wrecked Merchant Freighter" Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP Upon seeing a grizzly welcome, it's clear from a datapad that the station's VI has begun killing everyone onboard. Someone cut power to many systems in the station, so begin by re-enabling the dock power and finding the hub. The main control area here is locked down, so reactivating power in the siderooms is necessary first. RESEARCH LAB: Turn on power to get access to the four computers. The goal is to turn the reflective plating so that it destroys the tubelike thing at the back of the room, giving training area access. ENGINEERING : The passageways here are venting deadly plasma gasses, which'll quickly eat through shields and kill an ally -- move past when they momentarily stop. This all stops when power's reactivated. LIVING QUARTERS: In the medical area, turn on the power to get comp access. Fiddle with the computers until "5 doors enabled" is said and they shut down. When all three areas' power is restored, the hub power can be too. Shut the rogue VI down to end the mission. Of course, make sure to loot the station for all its goodies (below) first: - 400 Iridium - 600 Iridium - 400 Iridium - 600 Iridium - Personnel Locker (750c) - Personnel Locker (1350c) - Med Kit - Personnel Locker (525c) - Personnel Locker (375c) N7: ENDANGERED RESEARCH STATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Caleston Rift -> Solveig -> Sinmara Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP A research station's generator has crashed, and the sun's deadly radiation is streaming in! Oh noes. Shepard alone will go to the station, which is just a large platform on the sandy surface. Look for a bypassable console at one end, which lowers the shields to the four other consoles. The control switch gives function to one of the 3 remaining consoles: turn on the cooling unit first, then the generator, then the shield control. Items to find in this area: - Broken Generator (2000 Palladium) N7: MINING THE CANYON ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Caleston Rift -> Talava -> Taitus Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 7500c, 125 EXP, 5000 Platinum In the small canyon where the ship lands, there's apparently large resource deposits behind thick stone...with no way to get 'em, seemingly. Bypass the disabled YMIR mech's security to make it move...for a bit. The power cells nearby (quest item, not for heavy weapon ammo) can be inserted to clear the way forward. When the power runs out, scour the area for more power cells to get the YMIR stomping down the path. Varren guard the 3rd cell pickup, but they can be eliminated from a nearby clifftop first. The mech blows up after the 4th march, but that's okay -- the platinum beyond can be inspected & removed, ending the mission. N7: QUARIAN CRASH SITE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hades Nexus -> Sheol -> Gei Honnom Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 7500c, 125 EXP Once planetside, EDI notifies the crew that there's a single quarian still living. Once found, it's Shepard's team's duty to protect her from invading hostiles: varren! Yes, these wolfish doggies are plentiful here but shouldn't be that difficult to nix, especially with (Squad) Incendiary Ammo. Explosive canisters around the place can be used for strategic kills, also. Although it's unlikely teammates will wander off, if they do, order them back to the quarian with the d-pad to maximize concentrated fire. [A healthbar displays quarian's remaining life.] After 3-4 waves, the shuttle arrives to exfiltrate everyone. Items found in this level, pre-battle: - Med Kit - 2000 Palladium N7: ECLIPSE SMUGGLING DEPOT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hourglass Nebula -> Faryar -> Daratar Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c + (# of crates saved * 187.5)c, 125 EXP This tiny mission takes place in a cleared canyon. The goal: salvage as many of the 20 crates as possible from the (3) rampaging Eclipse YMIR mechs. The mechs focus on the crates innately, but when attacked, turn their fury on the humans -- that's the trick to saving more crates. Other than that, be careful y'don't break any crates accidentally. [There's 500 Element Zero to find when the dust settles.] It's easier to save crates by using the Cain heavy weapon, damage-boosted headshots, and AI Hacking. Gotta work quick because only one mech can be distracted at a time. N7: MSV ESTEVANICO ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hourglass Nebula -> Ploitari -> Zanethu Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP Shepard (alone) lands at the Estevanico's wreckage, perched on the cusp of a precipice. One must walk along the girters and old walkways to proceed through the mazelike interior. Can't find a way to proceed? Either (1) shoot "loose tiles" to make a new path (2) climb up onto a long girter (3) backtrack a bit and see if the path breaks to access new spots. Accessing the mainframe at the end finishes the mission. Items found in this quest: - 500 Iridium (x4) N7: ABANDONED MINE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Minos Wasteland -> Fortis -> Aequitas Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP As the landing scenes tell the player, the mine is going to be filled with husks, so kick in (Squad) Incendiary Ammo beforehand. There's few surprises beyond, especially if one did similar excursions in ME1, but one curveball is the final stretch: a machine basically produces infinite husks to deal with! Destroying the machine is as simple as detonating the two bombs alongside it, beckoning a cave-in to do the dirty work. Items found in this map: - 640 Iridium - 600 Iridium - 560 Iridium - Locker (1050c) - 400 Iridium - Med Kit - Power Cells (x2) - Locker (450c) -- hard to bypass without using some kind of cloaking Husks are one of the easiest targets to get the "Brawler" achievement on, since meleeing one makes it reel for a moment, not to mention they're rather easy to mow down up-close. Having infinite numbers of 'em make this a prime area to get "Brawler" if not done already. N7: LOST OPERATIVE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Omega Nebula -> Fathar -> Lorek Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP As the description says, Eclipse mercs are sensed in the area so it's best to turn on (Squad) Incendiary Ammo to show 'em who's boss. Once the first pack of troopers/vanguards is fried, operate the holding cell controls to gain access to the adjacent corridor. The 2nd pack (same mix) shows up immediately after bypassing, so make sure to operate the controls from a secure position! Items to get before entering the holding cell: - Wall Safe (3750c) - Med Kit - 800 Platinum At the end, inspecting a computer has the encrypted intel gathered, which can adversely affect Cerberus if publicly distributed. Should Shepard give the employer the shaft or take one for the team and shelve it? Hmm... Options are to give it to Cerberus, the Alliance, or for oneself -- no para/gadeness here, but who knows...it may affect something in Mass Effect 3... N7: IMMINENT SHIP CRASH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Pylos Nebula -> Nariph -> MSV Broken Arrow Unlock -: Buy star chart for nebula at Barlia Frontiers in Nos Astra (Ilium) Reward -: 7500c, 150 EXP As the ship's description says, there's geth signatures onboard so it's best to bring teammates to exploit that -- AI hackers, Disruptor Ammo, etc. EDI'll post a 6:00 timer, which is the amount of time left until the ship's orbit decays and flings it into Jonus' largest colony, Fargone. [Fargone = Far Gone? Tragic irony!] After defeating the first pack, turn on the computer nearby to learn the engines are disabled. Down the corridor's the engine room where there's two power couplings to start. Turning either takes a few moments, and while doing the fingerwork, geth can interrupt and force a restart...basically, take out the geth first! To access the 2nd, use the pipes parallel to the broken path. [Tactical cloaking can make this part rather easy.] When both're turned on, restart the engines at the top of the catwalk. N7: ANOMALOUS WEATHER DETECTED ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Pylos Nebula -> Dirada -> Canalus Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP, Damage Protection upgrade Geth are detected before even going down, so bring allies with synthetic- -oriented abilities, like AI hacking and (Squad) Disruptor Ammo. The weather is expectedly poor here, basically a geth-made sandstorm, and the objective's to destroy the machine producing all this ruckus. The geth mix is pretty generic -- troopers, a few rocket-users, a hunter here and there -- and it's best for the allies if they locate the cliff path (by shuttle) to avoid taking the low ground. There's really only two battles in this entire place, so it leaves plenty of time to find the multiple Palladium boxes hidden around. - 100 Palladium [x4] - 200 Palladium [x8] N7: ARCHEOLOGICAL DIG SITE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Rosette Nebula -> Enoch -> Joab Unlock -: Scan for anomaly Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP The intro should tell what kind of hostilities to expect: Blue Suns! Yes, the dig site is going to be crawling with these organics, so flip Incendiary Ammo on for the ride. There's only 4 fights to deal with here, so nothing too amazing. Make sure to read the PDA towards the end to get the "MSV Strontium Mule" sidequest. Looking at the Prothean log ends the mission. Items found in this level: - 175 Element Zero - Locker (750c) [x2] - Locker (2250c) - 200 Element Zero N7: BLOOD PACK BASE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: The Shrike Abyssal -> Xe Cha -> Zada Ban Unlock -: Complete "N7: Blood Pack Communications Relay" quest Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP, Heavy Weapons Upgrade A follow-up to a previous mission, this one puts Shepard's team against the rest of the Blood Pack hiding out in a scenic gorge. [Organics are pervious to Incinerate/Inferno Grenade/Incendiary Ammo, like usual.] The shuttle puts everyone at the highest point in this place; unfortunately, it can't be used as a sniper nest...enemies haven't appeared yet! The 1st battle is on a pit's rim, with the typical Blood Pack mix (mostly vorcha) shooting up and across at everyone. Boxes provide ample cover, though. Battle #2 is on a precipice's natural bridge, with promontories providing the shelter from clifftop heavies (hint: shoot explosive canister). Past a door, the final battle with the site foreman Kalusk and his vorcha henchmen takes place. There's plenty of explosive canisters here to inflict extra damage, especially helpful for that krogan. Enemies may hide most of the time so be prepared to flank. When everything's done, blow up the machines by detonating the containment cells around their base. Bada-bing, bada-BOOM! The evacuation order's given, but instead of an awesome chase back to the shuttle, just leave the caves to get the all-clear. Items found in this map: - 600 Palladium [x2] - Med Kit - 800 Palladium N7: HAHNE-KEDAR FACILITY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Titan Nebula -> Haskins -> Capek Unlock -: Complete "N7: Abandoned Research Station" quest Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP As the description says, the mechs inside are quarantined and virus-infected, so bringing people with (Squad) Disruptor Ammo and AI Hacking (the latter especially on higher difficulties) will be wise. A typical mech mix (Loki bipeds/Fenris dogs) appear when the front door's approached, and in the large warehouse adjacent, it continues. Down on the landing with the crates, play it safe when moving in close quarters -- there's a crapload of Loki mechs (40+?) and not much wiggle room. Allies may turn on their own ammo powers so if they're squad-affecting, prepare to override 'em with Disruptor Ammo again. No saving during this portion either, making it quite an annoyance on higher difficulties. Once through the ocean of crates, one can finally reach the control room and initiate production shutdown. Good riddance... [Items on this level:] - Wall Safe (3750c) - Med Kit - 150 Element Zero - 175 Element Zero [x2] N7: MSV STRONTIUM MULE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Omega Nebula -> Arinlarkin -> MSV Strontium Mule Unlock -: View datapad during "N7: Archeological Dig Site" Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP The objective here is to defeat the Blue Suns, which, to reiterate, is an organic-oriented mix of batarians and turians. (Squad) Incendiary Ammo, Inferno Grenade, and similar fiery attacks are best used here. Once in the cargo bay, the fun starts -- enemies pour from the far door, and the distance is good enough that sniping is a main draw (particularly for heavies). Beyond, in the rampway, scoot to cover quickly one floor up because it's completely barren besides a few crates! Hack the high-up console to release security lockdown, giving access to the three exits. Two lead to an anteroom (mechanic bay, medical chamber) and lead upstairs; but before that, take the middle to the engine area and fight off the mercs there. A console here says the FTL drive's inoperative...ruh roh. Return to the previous room and take a side-ramp upstairs, where the two final corridors are. Approach the bridge to hear Vorhess bark his feeble boasts, then duck right and hack the bridge security console. [NOTE: There may be a glitch where if y'exit the hacking screen, it's not possible to retry; this may be a problem for those with autosave turned off.] This lets one storm the bridge, taking down Vorhess and his lackeys. There's cover inside but it's not a bad idea to stay in the hallway and wait for anyone to rush out -- bottleneck'd! When everyone's dead, read the ship's main log to get the authorization code for their "special cargo." There'll be hostiles on the way back, mostly just normal mercs and a few Fenris dogs. Sargeant Boortis will join the fight at the ramp crossroads, another triple-healthbar guy who shouldn't pose much trouble. [Snipe the heavies to make things easier.] With that done, go to the previously-locked door -- the corridor opposite the bridge's -- and get the payload. [Items found on this mission:] - Med Kit - Power Cells - 2000 Iridium - Research Terminal (Heavy Skin Weave upgrade) - Payload (3750c) All that fuss over a few creds...ridiculous! N7: JAVELIN MISSILES LAUNCHED ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Sigurd's Cradle -> Skepsis -> Franklin Unlock -: Complete "N7: MSV Strontium Mule" quest Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP A rather fun mission. Batarians have hijacked a station and launched two javelin missiles at a human colony. There is no possibility of survival if they hit! EDI transmits a 5:00 countdown to clear out the hostiles, who, of course, are organic and susceptible to fire-type attacks. Most of the foes (who use assault rifles primarily) are located in the missile loading bay, the largest chamber in the area. Attacking-by-numbers, really, although by flanking and getting the higher ground, it's easier to suss out kills since it makes their cover ineffectual. Bypassing the lower door leads to the killswitch console, guarded by a single batarian commando (2 healthbars). When inspected, it turns out only one of the missiles can be stopped! The question then becomes to save the spaceport, allowing survivors to leave to other worlds, or to save the colony, which is then isolated without a spaceport. Decisions, decisions! Really, a spaceport without defenses to stop a missile doesn't deserve to exist! Rawr-har-har... Items in this area: - Wall Safe (3750c) N7: BLUE SUNS BASE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Sigurd's Cradle -> Deconis -> Sanctum Unlock -: Complete "N7: MSV Strontium Mule" quest Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP The Blue Suns have been falsifying a distress signal to lure in ships, and it must end now! Blue Suns are an organic mix of troopers, heavies, and a few commanders with an extra layer of shielding -- either way, Incendiary Ammo and other fiery attacks work well here. Fights take place at (1) the landing zone (2) the interior mezzanine (3) the ground-floor dining hall (4) crate storage bay. For the 4th battle, Captain Noram sics two Ymir mechs on the team, so keep away from explosive crates and Overload/Disruptor Ammo 'em to death. The captain and a few cronies come out of hiding when their mechs fail. When everything's over, hack the final door and overload the mainframe...kaboom! [Items in this level:] - 400 Iridium [x5] - Wall Safe (1875c) - Power Cells - Med Kit OMEGA: ARCHANGEL: DATAPAD RECOVERED ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Omega Unlock -: Inspect datapad at merc base (during Archangel recruitment quest) Reward -: 40 EXP During Shepard's attempt to sabotage the gangs' attack on Archangel, s/he can stumble across a datapad in the 1st lounge. This info can be given to Aria next time she's visited for a reward. OMEGA: BATARIAN BARTENDER ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Afterlife Club Unlock -: Talk to bartender in lower area Reward -: 40 EXP At the club, ordering a drink from the barkeep has an odd consequence: almost dying! Seems that goofball slipped Shep something...and he must pay! [+2P] Thanks for the advice. [+2R] That bartender will pay! Return to the club and confront the barkeep. Shepard can make the barkeep leave by exposing his actions, or use para/gade options to either rile the crowd or force the idiot to drink his own toxic concoction. Either way, after the event, a salarian bartender replaces him and serves poison-free beverages. [+5P] [Incite the crowd] [+5R] [Make him drink it] [+2P] You're not worth the trouble. OMEGA: PACKAGES FOR ISH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hub corridor past docking area (later in game) Unlock -: Talk to Ish Reward -: 4500c (packages delivered) / 3375c (Ish flees Omega) In the main walkway of Omega, which leads north to Afterlife (upper) and east to the markets/residential neighborhood, there's a salarian duo who'll call out to Shepard when passed by. Our protagonist is propositioned to help "change the face of Omega" by collecting two packages for the businessman. Agreeing on the spot sets things in motion, although declining allows for a mind change later. Either way, one package is on Ilium, on a couch in the Eternity Bar; the 2nd is in the Citadel, outside of the Saronis Applications shop on Zakera Level 26. With them in hand, return to Omega and chit-chat with Ish. [+5R] The package from Ilium [+5R] The package from the Citadel Giving over the packages gives renegade points, while "the stolen data" can lead to a paragon-exclusive option to dissuade Ish from future efforts of the sort. NOTE: Resolving the mission in a paragon way gives a glitch where the journal doesn't update, essentially listing the mission as incomplete from then on. OMEGA: THE PATRIARCH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Afterlife (upper) Unlock -: Talk to Grizz (same location) after recruiting Garrus or Mordin Reward -: 40 EXP, 3000c Grizz, a turian standing on the stairs to Aria's sofa, relays Aria's wishes to have Shepard help protect The Patriarch, one of her deadliest enemies she kept around as a trophy. He's located in a side-room down in the lower part of the club. [+2P] You have to go, Patriarch. [+2P] Time to go, Patriarch. [+5R] What kind of krogan are you? Choosing the renegade option makes Patriarch run off to fight the assassins himself and, naturally, end up dying in the process. The paragon option is to be the krogan's krantt and eliminate the assassins oneself. Visit the alley outside lower Afterlife (not the one connecting the two clubs) to find the wannabes. [+2P] [Attack them.] Informing patriarch makes the last step... [+2P] Goodbye. [+2R] Don't waste this. [+5P] [Automatically gotten for killing assassins oneself] ...before talking with Aria. [+2P] He didn't live like a krogan. -.- If Patriarch perished. [+2R] I did what was right. ---------' [+2P] No thanks. [+2R] Just like that. If the "Omega: Archangel: Datapad Recovered" sidequest was done prior to this one, Aria offers coordinates to a hidden cache on an uncharted world. This is the alternate way to get the "N7: Eclipse Smuggling Depot" mission opened, rather than just finding it through happenstance during scanning. OMEGA: THE PROFESSOR: MISSING ASSISTANT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Quarantine Zone (during Mordin's recruitment) Unlock -: Find assistant Reward -: 40 EXP After leaving Mordin's clinic, a few battles later, there'll be a corridor with a door on each side; take the "left" of the two to find the assistant, Daniel, captured by some batarians. Shepard can use para/gade-specific answers to save him, although picking default ones just escalates things 'til they kill him. [+5P] Nobody needs to die. [+5R] Kill him, and you're next. [+2P] Everyone stay calm. [+5R] [Signal henchmen.] Either way, Shepard conveys what occured back to Mordin at recruitment's end. OMEGA: STRUGGLING QUARIAN ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Kenn's Salvage Unlock -: Talk to Kenn Reward -: 40 EXP Kenn is a quarian on pilgrimage, scraping by with his salvaged tech business. Harriot, another storeowner, is forcing him to sell high to keep his own biz booming. The quest starts when Shepard talks to him. [+5P] Maybe we can cut a deal. [+5R] Your prices are insulting. The quest can be resolved by giving the quarian 1000c to pay his way off Omega; or, by inquiring about Harriot, Shepard can go have a talk with the hanar, convincing him to back off or buy out Kenn's store. [These require para/gade.] [+5P] Leave the quarian alone. [+5R] Just shut the quarian down. Harriot only offers a discount if he's talked to about the quarian (no matter the outcome), and this is the only way to get a discount there, so don't pass it up! PROJECT FIREWALKER: GETH INCURSION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: The Phoenix Massing -> Chomos -> Lattesh (scan for anomaly) Unlock -: Obtain Firewalker DLC & complete "Rosalie Lost" to unlock Reward -: 2500c, 125 EXP Lattesh' surface is ridiculously cold and as EDI says, prolonged exposure'll degrade Hammerhead's engine performance. Basically, don't just skim along the snowbanks lazily -- scanning the nodes quickly to give the engines a bit more heat. [Why does it work like this? Maybe a wizard did it.] There's 10 nodes to scan total, the path is linear, and surpringly, there's no geth to incur. Bundle up! [5000 Palladium found total from scanning] PROJECT FIREWALKER: PROTHEAN SITE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hades Nexus -> Hoplos -> Kopis Unlock -: Finish "Volcano Station" (?) or do 3 Firewalker missions (?) Reward -: 3750c, 125 EXP At the Prothean site, a giant forcefield protects the valuables so it's now Shepard's task to disable the (4) generators blocking the way forward. And, of course, there's a resistance: in this case, rocket drones. They'll pop up from the land when Hammerhead's in a close proximity and are much easier to eliminate than geth; try the rise-n-shoot method to take 'em out. The cliffs are full of random dig sites to get free elements, too. When the forcefield's removed, enter the dig site on foot... - Corpse (3750c) - Console (Biotic Damage upgrade) - 1500 Element Zero (total) ...and hack the end console to reveal the Prothean relic. This little marble ends up being displayed back in Shepard's cabin. Does it do anything besides look shiny? Nope...but it's still pretty cool. PROJECT FIREWALKER: ROSALIE LOST ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Ismar Frontier -> Elysta -> Zeona Unlock -: Obtain Firewalker DLC, then visit Zeona (scan for anomaly) Reward -: 7500c, 125 EXP The MSV Rosalie was carrying some valuable cargo, the Hammerhead project, and things seem to have gone terribly wrong...if it wasn't already obvious from the ship's wreckage! This DLC is a 5-part event, and this is just the first step of the series. Locate the cargo container at the wreckage site, bypass it, and obtain the Hammerhead vehicle. L-trigger initiates turbo, A-button jumps, and L-trigger fires main cannon. When research -- which is shown at the base of those giant blue light pillars -- is found, hold Y-button to obtain the suckers. The ship is actually quite fragile, and can't fly for very long, so avoid falling in lava! To navigate the map, climb to highpoints, float across the canyons, and keep climbing. The terrain makes it quite obvious which way to go, usually. [Research to collect: 7 / 15000c found] PROJECT FIREWALKER: SURVEY SITES LOCATED ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Hawking Eta -> Verr -> Corang Unlock -: Obtain Firewalker DLC & complete "Rosalie Lost" to unlock Reward -: 1250c, 125 EXP Like previous missions, this one has the team seeking out (5) artifacts to scan with Y-button; but unlike those same missions, these have enemies to defeat first! Since the Hammerhead is quite fragile if enemies gang up on it, the rule of thumb is to stay mobile at medium range and use obstacles as shields. The cannon's projectile has a slight homing function, but it won't excuse sloppy aiming. Either way, small enemies can die if run over at high speeds, and plopping down on a geth colossus makes it inoperable for a short period, letting the pilot get in potshots. [The safest way it to stay mobile at medium range, circling the target while firing the cannon.] Enemies who fall in the water also perish instantly. There's no saving during this mission so one death means everything's done over...play it safe. Protip: snipe the rocket drones at the end with the cannon because the hit detection/auto-aim pre-5th artifact blows. And, at the 5th artifact, part of the platform's periphery is slanted and can provide cover from the ridiculous concentrated fire the two colossi cause. - 2500 Platinum (non-artifact recovery points) PROJECT FIREWALKER: VOLCANO STATION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Caleston Rift -> Yakawa -> Karumto (scan for anomaly) Unlock -: Obtain Firewalker DLC & complete "Rosalie Lost" to unlock Reward -: 1250c, 125 EXP Upon landing planetside, EDI notifies the team that mapping technology has been rendered inoperable by the climate (or something), so it's manual from here on. The main portion of this level is the volcanic canyon which has a lot of side ledges and promotories to leapfrog on. Pickup locations are just yellow circles on the ground, and due to the depth of this canyon, it's best to do whatever's nearby, then go all the way to the bottom's lavafront, and work back up again to get the rest. There's 10 places to scan total. At the end of the Hammerhead portion, press B-button to exit and go into the volcanic station. There's some things to find... - Wall Safe (250c) - Locker (125c) - 1500 Iridium ...but the real thing to do is activate the sensors. Surprise surprise, this causes volcanic instability! Take the longcut to the Hammerhead and, once outside, take the high path out of this joint. There's 1 scanpoint en route, making a grand total of 5000 Iridium obtained during this mission. TUCHANKA: COMBUSTION MANIFOLD ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Near Fortack's lab Unlock -: Talk to mechanic about plight -or- find manifold first Reward -: 40 EXP When the krogan homeworld is first visited, a mechanic bemoans the fact he's got no combustion manifold for the vehicle he's fixing up. During Mordin's loyalty mission, before entering the Weyrloc base, a manifold can be found on a pile of junk. Simply return it to the krogan to complete the sucker. TUCHANKA: KILLING PYJAKS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Ratch's Wares Unlock -: Talk to Ratch about pyjaks Reward -: 40 EXP, Pyjak Meat available for purchase The friendly krogan shopkeep talks about how pyjaks -- those silvery monkey- -like creatures -- steal anything that isn't rooted down. This lets Shepard try his/her hand at the defense turret minigame by the chief scout. Here, the object is to kill pyjaks with explosions without letting them into the camp (basically just lead your target; there's lots of leeway). Complete 3 waves successfully, then return to Ratch to complete the mission and get a discount on his stuff. TUCHANKA: OLD BLOOD: MISSING SCOUT ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Location: Weyrloc Base (during Mordin's loyalty mission) Unlock -: Find scout Reward -: 40 EXP During the romp in Weyrloc's illicit clinic, the team can find the chief scout's...uh, scout, in a holding cell. [+2P] We were looking for you. [+2P] Mordin can help. [+2R] Just sit tight. [+2P] Can you get out? [+2R] I dealt with them. [+2P] I want to help. [+2P] Stay here. I'm trying to help! [+2R] [Lie] Relax. It's okay. [+5R] Forget it. I'm leaving. [+5P] It doesn't help your clan. [+5R] I see what's really going on. Treating the situation tenderly can result in para/gade points allowing Shep to goad the scout into returning to camp, while being hostile makes the drug-addled krogan rush to his demise. Talk with the chief back at base to finish the quest. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| SHOP LIST [SHPL] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ There's plenty of places to buy things in the game, despite only a handful of cities being available. Before purchasing, always try to use persuasiveness (or do a tiny quest) to secure that discount. ______________ ________________________ ________ __________________________| OMEGA MARKET | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Stimulator Conduits | 4000 | Increases storm speed 10% | | Model - Turian Cruiser | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Sniper Rifle Damage | 60000 | Squad sniper rifle damage +10% | | Fornax | 5 | Alien porn... | |________________________|________|_________________________________________| ~17% Discount received by persuasiveness. [+5P] Convince me to shop here. [+5R] These prices are insulting. ___________________ ___________________________ ________ __________________| HARROT'S EMPORIUM | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Visor | 2000 | Shepard's headshot damage +10% | | Model Ship 13 - Geth Ship | 2000 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Capacitator Chestplate | 4000 | Reduces shield regen delay 10% | | Hack Module | 30000 | Doubles time limit when hacking | |___________________________|________|______________________________________| ~17% Discount only possible through "Struggling Quarian" sidequest ________________ ___________________________ ________ _____________________| KENN'S SALVAGE | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Heavy Weapon Ammo | 30000 | Heavy weapon ammo capacity +##% | | NSD T6-FBA Couplings | 500 | "Find F&A Couplings" sidequest | | Heavy Skin Weave | 90000 | Shepard's health +##% | | Shotgun Damage | 60000 | Squad shotgun damage +10% | |___________________________|________|______________________________________| ~17% Discount received by persuasiveness, or if Harriot buys Kenn out [+5P] Convince me to shop here. [+5R] These prices are insulting. _____________ ___________________________ ________ ________________________| ZAKERA CAFE | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | High-Grade Provisions | 500 | "Find Ingredients" sidequest | | Ascension Novel | 5 | ------------------------------------ | | Revelations Novel | 5 | ------------------------------------ | |___________________________|________|______________________________________| ~No discount available. ________________________ ___________________________ ________ _____________| CITADEL SOUVENIRS SHOP | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Space Hamster | 9200 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Ilium Skald Fish | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Thessian Sunfish | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Model - Normandy SR1 | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Model - Destiny Ascension | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | | Model - Sovereign | 500 | Normandy captain's cabin decoration | |___________________________|________|______________________________________| ~17% discount [+5P] Want an endorsement? [+5R] [Accuse her of classism.] ____________________________ ___________________________ ________ _________| SIRTA FOUNDATION INVENTORY | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Medi-Gel Capacity | 30000 | Medigel capacity +3 | | Life Support Webbing | 8000 | Shepard's health +10% | |___________________________|________|______________________________________| ~17% discount [+5P] Want an endorsement? [+5R] Give me a discount. ______________________ __________________________ ________ ________________| SARONIS APPLICATIONS | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Tech Damage | 90000 | Squad tech damage +##% | | Damage Protection | 90000 | +##% squad shield/barrier/armor bonus | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~17% discount [+5P] Want an endorsement? [+5R] You should give me a discount. ___________________ __________________________ ________ ___________________| RODAM EXPEDITIONS | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Sniper Rifle Damage | 60000 | Squad sniper rifle damage +##% | | Heavy Pistol Damage | 60000 | Squad heavy pistol damage +##% | | Submachine Gun Damage | 60000 | Squad SMG damage +##? | | Off-Hand Ammo Pack | 2000 | Increases spare ammo capacity +10% | | Aegis Vest | 2000 | Shepard's health +5% | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~17% discount [+5P] I'd like a discount. [+5R] Give me a discount. _______________ __________________________ ________ _______________________| RATCH'S WARES | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Pyjak Meat | 0 | Can be fed to varren | | Serrice Ice Brandy | 1000 | "Serrice Ice Brandy" sidequest | | Heavy Weapon Ammo | 30000 | Heavy weapon capacity +##% | | Stabilization Gauntlets | 4000 | Shepard's shields +5% | | Death Mask | 8000 | Paragon/Renegade points +10% | | Asymmetric Defense Layer | 8000 | Shepard's health +5% | | Shield Harness | 8000 | Shepard's shields +5% | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~Discount received if Shepard inquires about the pyjacks, and agrees to help Ratch make a dent in the local population. Down by the krogan chief scout, man the artillery and complete the 3-wave minigame sufficiently. Pyjack Meat becomes available after finishing the game. Also, Serrice Ice Brandy remains 1000c despite the discount... ____________________ __________________________ ________ __________________| FORTACK'S DATABASE | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Assault Rifle Damage | 60000 | Squad assault rifle damage +##% | | Biotic Damage | 90000 | Squad biotic damage +##% | | Heavy Pistol Damage | 60000 | Squad heavy pistol damage +##% | | Shotgun Damage | 60000 | Squad shotgun damage +##% | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~Fortack gives a discount once Grunt's loyalty mission is completed. ____________________ __________________________ ________ __________________| SERRICE TECHNOLOGY | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Biotic Damage | 90000 | Squad biotic damage +##% | | Bypass Module | 30000 | Doubles time limit when bypassing | | Tech Damage | 90000 | Squad biotic damage +##% | | Medi-Gel Capacity | 30000 | Medigel capacity increased | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~17% discount received if smuggler helped in "Ilium: Gianna Parasini" quest ___________________ ___________________________________ ___________________| MEMORIES OF ILIUM | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Prejek Paddle Fish | 8000 | Captain's cabin decoration | | Model - Alliance Cruiser | 500 | Captain's cabin decoration | | Model - UT-47 Kodiak Shuttle | 500 | Captain's cabin decoration | | Model - Athabasca Class Freighter | 500 | Captain's cabin decoration | |___________________________________|________|______________________________| __________________________ __________________________ ________ ____________| GATEWAY PERSONAL DEFENSE | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Heavy Skin Weave | 90000 | Shepard's health +##% | | Submachine Gun Damage | 60000 | Squad SMG damage +##% | | Damage Protection | 90000 | +##% squad shield/barrier/armor bonus | | Assault Rifle Damage | 60000 | Squad assault rifle damage +##% | | Amplifier Plates | 2000 | Shepard's power damage +5% | |__________________________|________|_______________________________________| ~17% discount received if merchant intimidated during "A Troublemaker" _________________ ______________________________ ________ _________________| BARIA FRONTIERS | | SALE | CREDTS | FUNCTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Star Chart - Hades Nexus | 500 | Can access cluster in galaxy map | | Star Chart - Minos Wasteland | 500 | Can access cluster in galaxy map | | Star Chart - Pylos Nebula | 500 | Can access cluster in galaxy map | | Star Chart - Shrike Abyssal | 500 | Can access cluster in galaxy map | |______________________________|________|___________________________________| __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| UPGRADES [UPGR] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ A/S/B = Armor/Shield/Barrier NOTE: Damage Protection is glitched. It's supposed to raise A/S/B for allies by a percentage, but defaults once a planet's left or allies are swapped out. Basically, it only works for Shepard in the long term. ALLY-SUGGESTED UPGRADES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _________ ___________________________ __________ __________________________ | ALLIES | SUGGESTED UPGRADE | ELEMENTS | EFFECT | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Chakwas | Med Bay Upgrade | 50000 Pl | Heals scars immediately | | Garrus | Thanix Cannon | 15000 Pl | Saves ally in suicide m. | | Grunt | Krogan Shotgun | 15000 Pl | Grunt gets a Claymore | | Jack | Subject Zero Biotic Boost | 3000 ElZ | Jack Biotic Damage +20% | | Jacob | Heavy Ship Armor | 15000 Pa | Saves ally in suicide m. | | Legion | Geth Sniper Rifle | 15000 Pl | Legion gets a Widow | | Miranda | Advanced Mineral Scanner | 15000 Ir | Can scan planets faster | | Mordin | Mordin Omni-tool | 3000 ElZ | Mordin Tech DMG +20% | | Samara | Extended Fuel Cells | 3000 ElZ | Fuel capacity +50% | | Thane | Modular Probe Bay | 15000 Ir | Doubles probe capacity | | Tali | Multicore Shielding | 15000 Pa | Saves ally in suicide m. | |_________|___________________________|__________|__________________________| * - Zaeed has no upgrade to suggest. HEAVY PISTOL DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | LV# | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | AP Heavy Pistol (Dmg +50% v. Armor) | 15000 Pa | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Heavy Pistol Damage (Dmg x2 occasionally) | 25000 Pa | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Far Rim: Recruit Tali [inspect weapon in 1st expansive battlesite] |Ż| 2175 Aeia: Jacob's loyalty mission [weapon at camp past female settlement] |Ż| Citadel: Thane's loyalty mission [computer during following portion] |Ż| Citadel: buy at Rodam Expeditions |Ż| Tuchanka: buy from Fortack's Database Ż SUB MACHINEGUN DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | SMG Shield Piercing (Dmg +50% v shld/barr) | 15000 Ir | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | SMG Extra Rounds (Ammo Capacity +50%) | 25000 Ir | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Omega: Recruit Archangel [bypassable room in merc base, pre-infiltration] |Ż| Ilium: Recruit the Assassin [on corpse near top of 1st tower] |Ż| Ilium: Miranda's loyalty mission [computer apx. 3 battles in] |Ż| Citadel: buy at Rodam Expeditions |Ż| Ilium: buy at Gateway Personal Defense Ż ASSAULT RIFLE DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | Assault Rifle Penetration (DMG +25 v ASB) | 15000 Ir | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Assault Rifle Accuracy (Accuracy boosted) | 25000 Ir | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Omega: Recruit the Professor [after 2nd battle, corpse behind barricade] |Ż| Far Rim: Recruit Tali [computer inside bunker that was blocked] |Ż| Omega: Samara's loyalty mission [on wall in Morinth's apartment] |Ż| Zorya: Zaeed's loyalty mission [computer on "Kill Vido" path] |Ż| Ilium: buy from Gateway Personal Defense |Ż| Tuchanka: buy from Fortack's database Ż SHOTGUN DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | Shotgun Shield Piercing (DMG +50% v S/B) | 15000 Pl | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Shotgun Extra Rounds (Ammo Capacity +100%) | 25000 Pl | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Purgatory: Recruit the Convict [in first room past Jack's cell] |Ż| Tuchanka: Grunt's loyalty mission [gift for successfully completing it] |Ż| Derelict Reaper (IFF mission) [inspect shotgun halfway through -- see map] |Ż| Omega: buy from Kenn's salvage |Ż| Tuchanka: buy from Fortack's Database Ż SNIPER RIFLE DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | AP Sniper Rifle [DMG +50% v. Armor] | 15000 Pl | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Sniper Headshot Damage [+50% Headshot DMG] | 25000 Pl | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Korlus: Recruit the Krogan [computer about halfway through] |Ż| Citadel: Garrus' loyalty mission [console before final room] |Ż| Derelict Reaper: inspect shotgun in 2nd half of place (see walkthru map) |Ż| Omega: buy from Omega Market |Ż| Citadel: buy from Rodam Expeditions Ż HEAVY WEAPONS AMMO ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Each upgrade: +15% Ammo Capacity |Ż| Freedom's Progress [inspect disabled YMIR mech at end of level] |Ż| Complete "N7: Blood Pack Base" sidequest -- awarded automatically |Ż| Tuchanka: Mordin's loyalty mission [computer before final room] |Ż| Zorya: Zaeed's loyalty mission [computer on "save workers" path] |Ż| Tuchanka: buy from Ratch's Wares |Ż| Omega: buy from Kenn's Salvage Ż BIOTIC DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | Biotic Duration (+20% Duration) | 3000 ElZ | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Biotic Cooldown (-20% Cooldown) | 5000 ElZ | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Horizon [on dead collector in final settlement] |Ż| Ilium: Recruit the Justicar [computer in Elnora's office] |Ż| Pragia: Jack's loyalty mission [computer in final labs] |Ż| Tuchanka: buy from Fortack's Database |Ż| Ilium: buy from Serrice Technology |Ż| Project Firewalker: Prothean Site [terminal at dig site] Ż TECH DAMAGE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Damage +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Damage +20% | Tech Damage (+20% Damage) | 3000 ElZ | | 3/5 | Damage +30% | Tech Cooldown (-20% Cooldown) | 3000 ElZ | | 4/5 | Damage +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Damage +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Omega: Recruit Archangel [in Archangel's base] |Ż| Migrant Fleet: Tali's loyalty mission [gift given if Tali's exonerated] |Ż| Disabled Collector Vessel [computer en route to penultimate battlesite] |Ż| Ilium: buy from Serrice Technology |Ż| Citadel: buy from Saronis Applications |Ż| Complete "Normandy Crash Site" DLC |Ż| Kasumi: Stolen Memory DLC [on merc corpse during escape portion] Ż MEDIGEL CAPACITY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | Capacity +1 | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | Capacity +1 | Trauma Module (Unity fully heals allies) | 15000 Pl | | 3/5 | Capacity +1 | Emergency Shielding (Unity restores shlds) | 25000 Pl | | 4/5 | Capacity +1 | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | Capacity +1 | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| |Ż| Normandy: ask Dr. Chakwas if she needs anything |Ż| Omega: Recruit the Professor [hackable console in clinic] |Ż| Ilium: Miranda's loyalty mission [battlesite about halfway through] |Ż| Ilium: buy from Serrice Technology |Ż| Citadel: buy from Sirta Foundation Ż DAMAGE PROTECTION ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _____ _____________ ____________________________________________ __________ | UPG | EFFECT | RESEARCH PROJECT UNLOCKED | ELEMENTS | |ŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | 1/5 | A/S/B +10% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 2/5 | A/S/B +20% | Redundant Field Generator (restores shlds) | 15000 Pa | | 3/5 | A/S/B +30% | Hard Shields (Shepard shields -20% DMG) | 25000 Pa | | 4/5 | A/S/B +40% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | | 5/5 | A/S/B +50% | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | |_____|_____________|____________________________________________|__________| * - Redundant Field Generator may restore shields when they're brought down |Ż| Purgatory: Recruit the Convict [mech in cell Jack escapes from] |Ż| Disabled Collector Vessel [computer at bottom of looong ramp] |Ż| Complete "N7: Anomalous Weather Detected" quest |Ż| Citadel: buy from Saronis Applications |Ż| Ilium: buy from Serrice Technology Ż HEAVY SKIN WEAVE ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Each upgrade: +10% Health [Shepard-only] |Ż| Horizon [dead Collector at first settlement] |Ż| Derelict Reaper [battlesite with 1st hackable door] |Ż| Found during "N7: MSV Strontium Mule" quest (final room) |Ż| Omega: buy from Kenn's Salvage |Ż| Ilium: buy from Gateway Personal Defense Ż GETH SHIELD STRENGTH ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Each upgrade: +25% Shields [Legion-only] |Ż| Migrant Fleet: Tali's loyalty mission [computer near start of Alarei] |Ż| Heretic Station: Legion's loyalty mission [curvy hallway towards the end] |Ż| Complete "Normandy Crash Site" DLC Ż KROGAN VITALITY ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Each upgrade: +25% Health [Krogan-only] |Ż| Korlus: Recruit the Krogan [console in Okeer's lab] |Ż| Tuchanka: Mordin's loyalty mission [computer in filthy clinic area] Ż __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| WEAPONS [WEPN] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Weapons are a fundamental part of battle, and no matter if one's a biotic or tech specialist, they can still pack heat like everyone else. Weapons are categorized by type and organized by when found, which is the typical order of worst to best. [DLC is exempt from this.] ASSAULT RIFLES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: Soldiers + Garrus, Grunt, Legion, Morinth, Samara, Zaeed __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Avenger | 40/400 | -------------------------------------------- | | Vindicator | 24/96 | [Omega: Recruit Archangel] Archangel's base | | Revenant | 80/480 | [Disabled Collector Vessel] Weapons training | | Geth Pulse Rifle | 40/480 | [Far Rim: Recruit Tali] On a corpse | Collector Assault Rifle28/280 | Collector's Edition DLC only | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| * - Revenant is soldier-only * - Geth Pulse Rifle is Hardcore/Insanity difficulty only (replaces Tempest) HEAVY PISTOLS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: All classes + Jack, Jacob, Miranda, Mordin, Tali __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Predator | 12/60 | -------------------------------------------- | | Carnifex | 06/18 | [Omega: Recruit the Professor] At the clinic | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| HEAVY WEAPONS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: Shepard [regardless of class] __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Arc Projector | --/10 | Cerberus Network DLC | | Avalanche | --/20 | Normandy research project | | Blackstorm | ??/?? | GameStop preorder bonus | | Cain | --/100% | Normandy research project | | Firestorm | --/1350 | Zaeed's loyalty mission (Zorya) | | Grenade Launcher | --/10 | [Lazarus Research Station] mandatory | | Missile Launcher | --/15 | Normandy research project | | Particle Beam | --/500 | [Horizon] third residential neighborhood | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| SHOTGUNS ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: Soldiers, Vanguards + Grunt, Jack, Jacob, Tali __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Katana | 05/10 | -------------------------------------------- | | Scimitar | 08/16 | [Ilium: Recruit the Justicar] Eclipse Base | | Claymore | 01/10 | Grunt research project | | Eviscerator | 03/12 | Cerberus Network DLC | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| * - If Shepard can use shotguns innately, s/he can get weapons training for the Claymore on the Disabled Collector Vessel. SNIPER RIFLES ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: Infiltrators, Soldiers + Garrus, Legion, Thane, Zaeed __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Mantis | 01/09 | -------------------------------------------- | | Viper | 12/48 | [Ilium: Recruit the Assassin] Dantius Towers | | Widow | 01/12 | Legion research project | | Incisor | 12/84 | Digital Deluxe Edition DLC or Aegis Pack | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| * - If Shepard can use sniper rifles innately, s/he can get weapons training for the Widow on the Disabled Collector Vessel. SUBMACHINE GUNS (SMGs) ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Used by: All non-Soldier classes + Miranda, Mordin, Morinth, Samara, Thane __________________ _________ ______________________________________________ | NAME | CLP/MAX | OBTAIN | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ| | Shuriken | 24/240 | -------------------------------------------- | | Tempest | 50/450 | [Far Rim: Recruit Tali] Corpse halfway thru | | Locust | 20/240 | [Kasumi: Stolen Memory] In D.H.'s vault | |__________________|_________|______________________________________________| __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| VI. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [FAQZ] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Q] - What's up with that star behind the Illusive Man? [A] - It represents the inner turmoil of Shepard's character -- the blueness represents paragon, redness represents renegade. It changes throughout the game depending on actions taken (if it wasn't obvious already). [Q] - [Suicide mission:] I hit the heat exchanger but the bar keeps rising! [A] - This happens when an H.E. is accidentally skipped. The only option is to go back to said H.E. and relieve the heat before the tech specialist is toasted. [Q] - I can't download the Sentry Interface from Dr. Pepper's website! [A] - As part of their ME2 promotion (which ends 12/31/10), there are three DLC equipment pieces to get: Umbra Visor, Recon Hood, Sentry Interface. However, the SI seems to have been removed from the options for some reason, at least at the time this author's writing. Here's how to get it: 1) Put in your code normally 2) Put in your details (they're not checked, so they don't matter) 3) Navigate to the ME2 page where it lists the Umbra Visor & Recon Hood 4) Right-click on "Claim This Prize" and copy the link it leads to 5) Paste the URL into the browser 6) Find the part that says "goodie=umbra_visor" or "goodie=recon_hood" 7) Change the above portion to "goodie=sentry_interface" 8) Submit! NOTE: The Sentry Interface URL-switching trick has been removed, so it can't be gotten anymore, seemingly. __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| VII. UPDATES & CONTRIBUTORS [UPDT] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 02-11-10 --------------------------------+ Started walkthrough 03-27-10 --------------------------------+ Finished walkthrough 05-21-10 --------------------------------+ Updated Equalizer Pack info THANKS TO... ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Mass Effect wiki, for some tech effects • Lita Gemini, for info on Kasumi as tech specialist • David Bernstein, for alternate method in Kasumi's DLC • Daveypots, for information on getting the Sentry Interface from Dr. Pepper NOTES TO SELF/THINGS I NEED ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ • Any general corrections are always appreciated • Reporter and Liara sidequests • Para/gadeness for Vertin dialogue? (Samara loyalty mission) • Any [???] portions of dialogue where the font color obscures what's written • Any missing LI-centric dialogue that has para/gade gains • Kasumi's loyalty quest: MaleShep replacement for flirting line __ __ ____ ____ ______________________________________________________________ | ' | __|__ |ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ | | __| __| VIII. LEGALITY [LGLT] |_|_|_|____|____|______________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This document is intended for private home use ONLY, and may not be reproduced through electronic or commercial means without the expressed consent of the author (P. Summers). It cannot be hosted, edited, or distributed for profit, and may not be given away as an add-in/gift to bought items. All rights are reserved to respective parties, even those not explicitly stated herein. 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