Mass Effect Walkthrough

* little evidence of their existence behind. The discovery of this technology allowed humans to develop faster-than-light travel, allowing rapid expansion throughout the Solar System.

Within a year humanity discovered another piece of Prothean technology, a dormant mass relay that has been encased in ice near Pluto. Once activated, this relay allowed instantaneous travel across thousands of light years to other mass relays in different parts of the galaxy. Humanity immediately began using this technology to colonize far-off star systems.

In 2157, humanity made first contact with an alien species known as the turians. This resulted in a conflict known as the First Contact War, as the next several months saw skirmishes between the turians and Earth’s Systems Alliance fleets. This conflict eventually drew the attention of the Citadel Council, a governing body that maintained peace and stability throughout much of the galaxy. They intervened in the conflict and brokered a peace agreement between humans and turians.

Humanity continued to expand, and in 2165 it was granted an embassy on the Citadel, the political and economic heart of the civilized galactic community.

The year is now 2183, and the SSV Normandy–the most advanced starship ever created by the Alliance–is being put through its paces. Aboard is Commander Shepard, a talented young officer who will soon embark on a galaxy-spanning adventure with the fate of the known universe hanging in the balance…

========= Controls =========

	BASIC, Combat, and Mako Controls Button Basic Controls Mako Controls A Button Activate / Interact / Sprint or Mount (in combat) Activate Jump Jets B Button Holster Weapon Exit Mako X Button Draw Weapon / Skip Dialogue Return to Normandy Y Button First Aid Repair Left Trigger Draw Weapon / Zoom Turret View Right Trigger Draw Weapon / FIre Weapon Fire Machine Gun Left Bumper Draw Weapon / Hold to Select Weapon None Right Bumper Draw Weapon / Hold to Select Abilities Fire Cannon Left Analog Stick Move Character / Cursor / Back to Wall Move Mako Right Analog Stick Move Camera Move Camera / Aim Weapons Left Analog Button Toggle Crouch None Right Analog button Increase Zoom Increase Zoom while in Turret View Start Button Main Menu Main Menu Bach Button Throw Grenade Throw Grenade

SQUAD COMMANDS
Direction: Up – Move
Direction: Down – Take Cover
Direction: Left – Rally
Direction: Right – Target

=========== Characters ===========

COMMANDER SHEPARD
Commander Shepard is the main character in Mass Effect, and is directly controlled by the player. Shepard’s actions, whether generous or ruthless will decide the fate of the galaxy. Shepard’s background and pre-service history are decided by the player. At the beginning of the game, Shepard is the Executive Officer on the SSV Normandy, a prototype Alliance Military vessel.

SQUAD MEMBERS

Ashley Williams
Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams is a soldier with the Alliance garrison on Eden Prime. She enlisted with the Marines straight out of high school, but despite an exemplary record has been repeatedly passed over for a fleet assignment. Ashley is a Soldier, specializing in combat abilities.

Kaidan Alenko
Lieutenant Alenko is a crewmember on the SSV Normandy. He has some technical skill, but trained primarily in the use of biotics. He is equipped with L2 biotic implants, but experiences minimal side effects. Kaidan is a Sentinel, specializing in tech and biotic abilities.

Liara T’Soni
Dr. Liara T’Soni is an asari scientist who spends most of her time on archaeological digs. She hopes to someday learn the truth about the Prothean extinction. Liara is an Adept, specializing in biotic abilities.

Urdnot Wrex
Urdnot Wrex is one of the galaxy’s few remaining krogan battle masters, rare individuals who master advanced biotic and combat abilities. He has spent much of his recent history as a bodyguard, hired mercenary, or bounty hunter. Wrex is a Vanguard, specializing in combat and biotic abilities.

Garrus Vakarian
Garrus Vakarian is a turian Citadel Security officer. He is unhappy with his job because he feels it is too restrictive with regards to what he is allowed to do in order to apprehend known criminals. Garrus is an Infiltrator, specializing in combat and tech abilities.

Tali’Zorah nar Rayya
Tali’Zorah nar Rayya is a quarian machinist on a pilgrimage in search of something useful to bring back to her people. Tali is an Engineer, specializing in tech abilities.