Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : - "NORMANDY - ORBIT : - PLANET Virmire : SYSTEM Hoc: CLUSTER Sentry Omega"

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
NORMANDY - ORBIT : - PLANET Virmire : SYSTEM Hoc: CLUSTER Sentry Omega
Febuary 25th 2183
Eden Prime + 5 (days)

Log Entry 8.0.0

The ship is quiet, We are all taking Kaidens death hard, I spoke to all the crew, Liara, tali, Ash in particular; had a chat with wrex aswell but he was indifferent, i understand as he is a soldier and a krogan.

Liara and I had a chat about Saren, she felt sorry for him and So did I; he was under the control of the reapers and cant see it, Liara wondered if he could feel his mind slipping or is it just a total thing?

We talked about relationships within Asari's and how they are connected to each other and "Transend the pysical world" that two become one... It sounds very interesting. She wanted me to join in the union with her but to take it a bit slow at the moment, she had never been with a human before so she just wanted to be sure of her feelings. I told her to take all the time she needed, aslong as she is comfortable.

Supplimental 8.0.1

We set course for Feros; Saren needs to pay for what he has done.

Supplimental 8.0.2

We recieved a message from Admiral Hackett, he needs my help with an Alliance Training ground on the moon; the VI there has gone haywire.

~ END OF LOG ~

Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : - "PLANET Virmire : SYSTEM Hoc: CLUSTER Sentry Omega"

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
PLANET Virmire : SYSTEM Hoc: CLUSTER Sentry Omega
Febuary 25th 2183
Eden Prime + 5 (days)

LOG ENTRY 7.0.1

Arrived in the Virmire System, we detected the strike teams signal and scanned the local area to find several Anti-ship and Anti-air batteries, so I guess we wont be going down in the Normandy for a soft touch landing; I ordered the Mako to be prepped for a hard and fast landing, we will bring down the towers and then have the Normandy land at the Strike teams base. Liara and Tali will be joining me in the Mako on the ground, cant wait to see Liara's face with her first hard landing drop, Tali's was very interesting through her visor.

Supplimental 7.0.2

Made it through the several outposts and cut a small hole in the defence perimeter for the Normandy to fly and land through, Seems either Saren or just the geth are here as we have faced down a few squads of them; nothing much but enough to put a normal team down.

Making out way to the strike team base to link up with the Normandy and the Strike team; Joker says they are now grounded so I have to speak with the Captain of the team.

Supplimental 7.0.3

Arrived at the camp and oh how it has been an interesting half an hour. Had a chat with the captain of the team, Captain Kirahee. The entire team is Salarian; i guess with their greater brain power and weaker structure they would make more than deacent stealth operatives.

Kirahee explained the base was Sarens and that he had found a cure for the Genophage, Wrex heard this and got pissed at the idea that we had to stop him, after storming off from us I had a chat with Kaiden and Ash, she said we might need to 'put him down', I agree with her if he gets dangerous.


Supplimental 7.0.4

I headed over to Wrex to try and talk sense into him, he was convinced Saren was the salvation to his people, but I told him that they would only become slaves to him, like the Geth, it took a lot of convincing but Wrex believed me and stuck by us in the end; Just glad I didnt have to signal Ash.

Supplimental 7.0.5

Went back to talk to Kirahee, after he had a talk with his people they explained to us the plan. We are going to take the Mass Effect core from his vessel and rig it to detonate with the power of a Nuclear Device, three distrction teams: "Aegohr" , "Mannovai" , "Jaëto"  Will move in to cover my Team "Shadow team" and after making my way into the base will shut down the interior defences to allow the Normandy to land with the nuke before extraction all together.

He wanted me to send a team member with one of the other teams so I chose Ash, Kaiden will deal with the Nuke. I later asked Kirahee on the names of his teams and it turns out they were the Name of the First three Salarian Settlements that they were fighting for.

He then gave a speech to his men, a very good speech, "Hold the line..." Maybe I should use that one day, if it doesnt become famous. Liara and Tali join me on Shadow team and we about to move out.

Supplimental 7.1.0

The distraction team did their job as Shadow team pushed around the back, we managed to disrupted he communications systems, Satalite uplink and disable the drones that the Geth had set up here.

Finally our team had made it to the main facility, we could cut the alarms but also send a alarm burst on the other side of the base; this would hurt the distraction teams so we simply turned off the alarms, I can deal with a few Geth soliders.

Supplimental 7.1.1

Made our way through the facility, we found more geth and also found the remnants of Kirahee's team that had been captured; they had been Indoctrinated. We pushed through the facility towards what we found out later to be Saren's command room. On the outside we ran into Rana Thanoptis, a Asari neurospecialist who was helping Saren and the Genophage cure. She let us into his command room so I let her go but she has to outrun a nuke.

Supplimental 7.1.2

Inside his quarters we found another inact prothean Beacon, as I approached I experienced the visions again but this time much clearer. As we made our way to the main platform we caught sight of a hologram of his ship, "Soverign" It began to talk to us. turns out his ship isnt a geth dreadnought afterall... Its a reaper...

It began to recite a evil speech about "Organics are a genetic mistake", clearly a god complex right there. Soverign explained that all tech was based on their technology so they could easily push us down the paths they wanted us to, even the mass Relays were created by them.

Soverign cut off connection and made a 180 U-turn to head towards us. Joker radioed in and told us trouble was on its way. We had to hurry to take down the AA turrets.

Supplimental 7.1.3

Made our way through the breeding facility and stopped the cure. Onto the AA turrets and finally brought the Normandy down. We began to set up the bomb after securing the area of geth. We get a report from the Diversion team that they are having trouble. I leave Kaiden with the nuke and head off through one of the side area's to an elevator, When I reach there I get a message from Kaiden, he is in trouble too; the bomb was hit and there is only time to Save one of the groups.

I decided to save Ash and the Salarians, Kaiden would be able to detonate the bomb when we leave; it will mean I save more people who can fight at a later battle. I regretted leaving him.

Supplimental 7.1.4

I supported Ash and the Salarians but Saren arrived on a hovering platform and began to give a huge speech about how he was not working with the reapers and mearly using them, he is dillusional and indoctrinated but blinded by it. A fight ensued and he ended up grabbing me by the throat; hovering me over the cliff. I was saved by the bomb timer as he fled; but I managed to sock him one in the face before he left. The teams quickly fled onto the Normandy and we got out of the blast Radius.

POST MISSION

Supplimental 7.2.0

Ash blames herself for Kaiden's death, I reasure her and told her I made the desicion and that Kaiden died for the good of the mission; not in vain. Liara wanted me to tell her about the visions now they were clearer; lots of unanswered questions hopefully Feros will have the answers we need.

Supplimental 7.2.1

Set up a link with the council; I tried to warn them about Soverign being a reaper but they did not believe me; I disconnected with them, I couldnt be bothered with their ignorance at this time...

AFTER ACTION REPORT

Kaiden - KIA - Recommend for Medal
Salarian Team - Collected & Secure
Saren Base - Destroyed
Genophage cure - Destroyed.
Soverign a Reaper.
Set course for Feros

~ END OF LOG ~

Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : "ONBOARD NORMANDY: ORBIT- Planet Noveria : SYSTEM PAX: CLUSTER HORSE HEAD"

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
ONBOARD NORMANDY: ORBIT-  Planet Noveria : SYSTEM PAX: CLUSTER HORSE HEAD NEBULA
Febuary 24th 2183
Eden Prime + 4 (days)

Log Entry 6.0.0

Onboard with Normandy, After the meeting I went and spoke to Liara again, had to make sure she was okay, Ashley had been rather rude and spoke about Benezia. In the office behind the Medbay I sat and talked with Liara, she explained she had never met much humans and was nervous around us; she also explained she looked into my history, into such events like the Blitz, just mentioning it brought back memories.

She wanted to know more about me and admitted she found me compelling and intriguing, does this mean she has feelings for me? She began to talk about me and Ash, asking if there was something there but I told her we were just friends, Ash is too much xenophobic for my liking. She was relieved, so i asked her about us, and she did admit there was an attraction to me so I revealed mine too, she sounded overjoyed when I told her; it was nice to see her happy and a good distraction about her mother. She asked for time to think so i left.

Supplimental 6.0.1

Had a walk around the ship again, spoke with tali, wrex, had a target practise with garrus, turns out he can take me for my money in a shooting game and Kaidens being a bit of an arse again.

Supplimental 6.0.2

Was resting in my room while the ship is prepared to head out to the next planet when I got a message from the Citadel, Top Priority. The council had info on Saren, an infiltration team has gone dark and their communication before last mentioned a base of Sarens; they went dark and their last message was scrambled but on a high ranking frequency that it is too important to leave. The council gave the coordinates to Virmire and we headed there.

Oncourse now and I am checking our weapons, its going to be a hot drop and I need to be prepared to take down Saren.

~ END OF LOG ~

Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : "Planet Noveria : SYSTEM PAX: CLUSTER HORSE HEAD NEBULA"

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
Planet Noveria : SYSTEM PAX: CLUSTER HORSE HEAD NEBULA
Febuary 24th 2183
Eden Prime + 4 (days)


Log Entry 5.0.0

We finally docked at Noveria with a not so warm welcome. We were threatened with Impounding if I don't prove I was a SPECTRE. The idiots, we should do something to pull a few strings and wind them up. I took Liara and Tali with me and damn was it cold. On our way in Security stopped us and did not believe my SPECTRE status, they actually wanted to take our weapons off us, I didn't allow this and a small stand off occurred until their commander stopped them.

Inside we were met by Gianna Parasini who apologised for the incident. I asked about any unusual people coming through and she told us Benezia was here. Liara was very worried about this and after being told by Gianna to see Administrator Anoleis for clearance to leave the facility to Benezia I spoke to Liara.

She was worried and was nervous about me keeping her on the team but I trusted her and would keep her on the team

Supplemental 5.1.0

Headed up to the Administrator's office. He was rather rude and called me a "Space Vagabond" if I wasn't on a mission to save the galaxy I would have put my vagabond fist through his Salarian face. He explained about Benezia bringing some cargo with her as well as a group of body guards. That only meant the Geth were hiding in the cargo and she would have Asari commando's with her. This would be tricky.

She has headed to PEAK 15 complex, its private and all shuttle have been grounded by a blizzard in the area. Meaning we take the Mako again. Anoleis wont let us go without a pass so we need to find one.

Supplemental 5.1.1

Gianna pointed us towards a Turian named "Lorik Qui'in" in the nearby bar. After we found him he explained he had a pass but Anoleis closed his office for "corruption". But it was only to find Lorik's evidence of Anoelis's corruption. Lorik would give us his pass if we collected the evidence before the goons did.

Supplemental 5.1.2

Collected the evidence, had a small encounter with ERCS Guards, smooth talked the first pair into leaving, but had to fight my way through the rest until Kara Stirling arrived to stop me; she was one of the guards with the loud mouth at the gate. She tried to smooth talk me but I wasn't buying it, they opened fire and we took them down with ease. To think goons and security forces thought they could take down a N7 Soldier and SPECTRE.

I headed back to Lorik but was stopped by Gianna, she told me to meet her in the bar before heading to Lorik. Turns out she is from Noveria Internal Affairs and her name is actually Gianna Parasini, she was undercover and said she would reward me if I convince Lorik to testify in court.

After some more smooth talking I managed to convince Lorik to Testify with the ol' "You will be a hero" routine. Gianna said she owed me a beer as she arrested Anoelis.

Supplemental 5.1.3

Got the garage pass and made my way into the Garage before we were attacked by Geth soldiers that Benezia clearly left here in case we come after her. I used a stationary tank to take them out; whoever this tank belongs too, I would kiss them for leaving it there.

We took the Mako out into the storm; getting rattled about inside but we can make it to the facility, i can drive this thing through hell and back and it will come without even a scratch.

Supplemental 5.2.0

Attacked by Geth on our way through the mountains but finally arrived at PEAK15. It was crawling with Geth and Krogan but everything is offline. We were greeted by turrets pointed to keep something in not out, and then attacked by some sort of bug like creature. Need to get the power back on and see what the rest of the facility is like.

Supplemental 5.2.1

Activated the Facilities VI, Named Mira. She told us everything was offline and Benezia headed on the Tramline. So we have to turn everything on before we head on the Tramway.


Supplemental 5.2.2

Managed to turn power on, core was full of geth but managed to fight through them, Next was the landlines and that was on the roof. The place was covered in those creatures but managed to finish that. We then proceeded to the Tramlines and found a tunnel full of them, tried to activate the defences but the computer wouldn't give so we just fought our way through them. After that we headed to RIFT station on the tram after benezia.

Supplemental 5.3.0

Arrived at Rift Station and found survivors holding out since the creatures broke out a week before. The commander told me Benezia is in the hot labs. Found out in the medical bay they were trying to create Bioweapons; even though it is forbidden, I will remember to add this to my report to the council.

I tried to make my way through one of the doors into the hot labs, something smelt fishy about this place. The turrets came online and attacked, even the men. I knew it.

Supplemental 5.3.1

Found Benezia in the hot labs. She was willing to kill her daughter just to do her mission for Saren. Explained that the things we fought were "Rachni" an ancient creature thought extinct by after the council sent the Krogan against them.

Fought through Benezia, her commando's and the geth. Talked to her when she was down, she had been brainwashed, it was weakening so we could talk to her. "Indoctrination" was the term, Sarens ship "Soverign" was the ship we saw on Eden Prime, its the ship tat gets inside your head.

She made us kill her, Saren was inside her head still. As we checked the perimeter, the Rachni queen spoke through one of the Asari commando's to me, she wanted to leave and grow as a race; peaceful lives and not to start a war again. I let them go... I will not be responsible for a race being extinct, it could be humanity one day.

Rachni queen told me to kill her "children" here, they were blank slates and dangerous, not true Rachni.

Supplemental 5.3.2

Head down to the lab and start the Neutron Purge, attacked by the blank Rachni, 2 minutes to escape before the entire lab was destroyed but we made it to the lift in time and headed back to the Normandy

Supplemental 5.4.0

Had a meeting with the crew on the Normandy, Ash got at Liara but I calmed them down, everyone is on edge. After dismissing the crew, I sent my report to the council; they were angry with my choice about the Rachni, they weren't the ones out there though.


AFTER ACTION REPORT

Benezia - KIA
Rachni Released.
Heading to next mission

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Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : “ONBOARD NORMANDY: ORBIT: PLANET THERUM: SYSTEM KNOSSOSS : CLUSER ARTEMIS TAU”

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
- ONBOARD NORMANDY: ORBIT: PLANET THERUM: SYSTEM KNOSSOSS : CLUSTER ARTEMIS TAU
February 22nd 2183
Eden Prime + 2 (days)

Log 4.1.0

Headed to Sickbay office to check on Liara, she said she will be fine and thanked her for saving her life and got there in time; who knew what the Geth and the Krogan would have done to her before getting her to Saren. Crew does not trust her but I know she isn't like her Mother, After all kids don't grow up like their parents. Hell, Look at my; Mine are rising up the ranks in the fleet and I'm a Foot soldier, although I did pick up their determination.

We had a conversation about her personal life; her travels to remote digs and how they were dangerous and Lonely, but she told me she liked the solitude. People had wanted her to follow in her mothers footsteps but she didn't, she was rebellious. She was drawn to the past and Protheans and also admitted to finding me interesting. I do have one thing to say about her; she cant take a joke... It might just be a human thing.

Supplemental 4.1.1

I headed down at the requisitions officer and got more kit, Also had a chat with tali'zorah about her life on Pilgrimage and the Quarian Flotilla, I even tried talking to Wrex, but he wasn't very talkative. I told joker to set a course for the next world, Noveria in the Pax System of the Horse Head nebula.

Supplemental 4.1.2

Received a message from a woman called Nassana Dantius, An ambassador on the citadel waiting in the Diplomats lounge on the Presidium for me.. Don't know what this is about.

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Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : “PLANET THERUM : SYSTEM KNOSSOSS : CLUSTER ARTEMIS TAU”

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Commanding Officer (CO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1
- PLANET THERUM : SYSTEM KNOSSOSS : CLUSTER ARTEMIS TAU
February 22nd, 2183
Eden Prime + 2 (days)
Log Entry 3.0.0
We must find Dr T'Soni, she is somewhere on this planet; there is no landing zone close to the mining camp so we decide to drop in the Mako and approached the camp.
The planet is hot, very hot. I decided to follow the tubes all the way to the camp but i had to be careful, there were many lakes of Lava that would easily burn out the Mako, even with its Kinetic barriers set to max.
Supplemental 3.1.1
Just as we caught the first glimpse of the dying star reaching over the mountains and hills; its lifecycle coming to a close within the next thousands of years, we were attacked by a huge Geth ship, as it dropped several Armatures within the Valley; it seems the Geth know Dr T'Soni is here and they are defiantly after her.
Supplemental 3.1.1
We approached a base that seemed to be used as an outpost for the mining dig, or some sort of refining area, but it did not matter; as we were attacked by Several geth before even getting anywhere near it. the front entrance was a no go, luckily Tali pointed out a small gap to the side and we skid the Mako in through there and managed to come in behind the base. Clearing out the base was easy and after opening the gate we are setting off.
Supplemental 3.1.2
We are approaching the dig site, the path was blocked so we had to leave the Mako out front and enter on foot. Attacked by a few snipers and a mass group of Geth foot soldiers; luckily no Armatures.
Supplemental 3.2.0
I had to put it down didn't I? As we neared the actual dig site where we could descend down the tunnel and into the prothean ruins, a Geth ship flew over and dropped several Geth as well as a single Armature unit. we barely made it through the fight, Tali was hit and went down; luckily she was in cover while Garrus and I managed to take out the rest before moving onto helping her.
Supplemental 3.2.1
We descended into the tunnel and met a few Geth, but once we got to the end we were only attacked by a few Geth turrets; the same model as the ones on Eden Prime, this brings my mind back to Jenkins. Taking them out quickly we proceeded on to the lift.
Supplemental 3.2.2
The lift broke down, *sigh* Seems we weren't going back up that way I turned to a Prothean force field holding us on one side of a large hive like structure; I was surprised to see our target, trapped inside a force field herself.
She woke up the moment she saw us and explained she was trapped, we'd need to get past the barrier curtain to get to her; it was rather comical really. I ask her about her mother and she claimed not to be like her mother and not spoken to her in years. Should I really trust her? she seemed innocent enough.
Supplemental 3.2.3
We tried to a find a way through the force field but was attacked by more Geth; that was when I spotted it, a Huge Mining laser. If we couldn't shut it down then perhaps we could go under it?
Supplemental 3.2.4
I got to Liara and managed to get her out the force field, but the cave had became unstable thanks to the Mining laser, we had to hurry out; I called for the Normandy but Joker said his ETA would be 8 minutes,  the cave would have been destroyed by the time they arrived.
Turing and heading up the lift, we were attacked by a Krogan and Geth; working for Saren. After a brief engagement they were downed and we managed to get up to the next level (where the lift broke) and ran out the ruins. Barely making it out before it collapsed and the Normandy flew in just in time to get us out of there. I swear I will be washing the scent of Sulphur out of my suit for weeks.
Supplemental 3.3.0
I called a meeting of the main Crew, after a brief chat I found out many things about the Protheans as well as Liara. Turns out she is  years old. barely a child in her race and had spent the last fifty years working on the Protheans. She had found some information and created a thesis but the other Asari would not listen, as she was basically a child.
Her thesis was that the Protheans were not the first race to rise and fall in our galaxy, and the galaxy was built on a cycle of Extinction. The Mass relays (who everyone thought the protheans created) were older then the protheans and all technology was based on older tech before they were being cast down. I explained what my vision was, and realised it wasn't humanity being wiped out, it was the reapers wiping out the Protheans.
Liara said that few would be able to understand the visions and that I was Strong willed to even be alive with the information in my mind; I am glad Ashley did not get stuck in it then huh.
I signed her up on my team, she seems to be the good guy and the Krogan even tried to kill her; why would Benezia order a hit on her own daughter? unless she does not know and Saren is trying to kill her. I send her off to the Doc to get a clean bill of health before calling the meeting over.
Supplemental 3.3.1
After a quick report to the Council, the Turian Ambassador does not like Liara on my ship; but its my ship and my mission, he just doesn't like anything I Do. He even complains about the destruction of the ruins, but the safety of a vital target is more important then a set of old ruins.
AFTER ACTION REPORT
We met with Liara,
Engagement with the Geth confirmed,
Mako needs Re-arming for next mission.
Had accommodation set aside for Dr T'Soni in the office behind Sickbay
Have a repair team check the ships systems for damage by heat of the planet's volcano's and Atmosphere.
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Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : “Citadel 1 - First Visit”

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Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Executive Officer (XO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1

February 21st, 2183

- CITADEL - FIRST VISIT

Eden Prime + 1 (days)

Log Entry 2.0.0

Just got out of sickbay, explained to the doc and Anderson about my vision, was it our deaths I saw? Organics being butchered by Geth? Will this come to pass or will I be able to stop it? Who knows?. Anderson told me to go to the bridge, Joker is about to bring us into the Citadel, Its my first time here and I cant wait to see it; my mother once told me it was the biggest structure in the galaxy.

- Supplemental 2.1

Arrived on the Citadel, had a brief chat with Ambassador Udine, Don't think he really likes me; who cares, he is just a pencil pusher. Ash is amazed at the citadel and so am I, they actually have a lake here; on a space station!. We are going to head to the Citadel Tower to meet with the Council to present evidence in Saren's hearing. If he is there it will take a lot to stop me from putting a bolt into his face.

- Supplemental 2.2

Damnit! The council have let him go! Damn them. We need more evidence, Damn arrogant bastard, Next time I see him I will kill the smug bastard. On our way in we ran into a Turian C-Sec officer called Garrus Vakarian, He was in charge of the evidence for Sarens guilt. After a brief chat with Udine and Anderson, I am going to go looking for Garrus but have to go through a Middle man called Harken; some drunken officer. Also found out Anderson has a history with Saren, turns out Anderson worked with Saren to find a terrorist but Saren butchered innocents to find him. Saren really is a Monster.

- Supplemental 2.3.1

Headed to Chora's den and was ambushed by Turian assassins, Took them out with ease but the fact that Saren wants me dead seems to be evidence that I am a thorn in his side; good... I plan to keep it going. Chora's den was a sleazy place, Couple of Asari and human dancers, they were pretty good; I browsed the "Selection" as I looked out for Harken. On my way towards him, I bumped into a rather scary Krogan who was arguing with a Krogan Bouncer. Apparently his name is Wrex, Faced a Krogan before, not the best race you want to face down in a battle.

Sat down with Harken as he tried to push the conversation about Garrus aside and revealed that Anderson was actually the first human Spectre, Saren was his version of Nihlus for me; but He blew it and blames Saren. After shutting him up I got him to revel that Garrus had headed out to a Med Clinic on the other side of the wars; run by a "Dr Michael's" Heading over there now to find Garrus; hopefully no more assassins pop up.

- Supplemental 2.3.2

Walked right into that one didn't I? I walked into the Med clinic only to be confronted by several goons threatening the Dr, while Garrus was sneaking around the side; I was spotted by the leader before I could even take cover. The leader took the Dr Hostage and was about to fire in our direction when Garrus took the shot and killed the Leader. A quick fire fight ensued and I approached Garrus; who thanked me for the distraction, he was a good shot.

The Dr explained that the goons worked for Fisk, the man who runs Chora's den and were after someone called "The Quarian", apparently this Quarian had arrived several days before shot and scared; looking to speak with the Shadow broker so she sent the poor girl in the direction of Fisk, who worked for him. Garrus revealed that he no longer did and worked for Saren now. I asked Garrus to join us and sent Kaiden back to the ship and headed towards Chora's den again. Garrus spoke about the Krogan we met earlier, Wrex; suggests getting him on the team and I agree, will pick him up on the way back to the ship.

- Supplemental 2.3.3

Chora's Den was closed and I suspected they had caught whiff I was on my way, opening the door I was almost cut down by a hail of Plasma fire, luckily they were only goons, not soldiers. I tossed a grenade into the back and detonated a Fire exstinquiser, taking out 4 goons in one go. After pushing into the back I was confronted by Dock workers, Pathetic really, Scared them off with a quick speech; might as well as save the ammo.

Pushed into Fisks office and found him there, cowering behind a desk with two turrets online. Moments later he was down, Turns out Fisk was setting a trap for the Quarian and she was going to walk straight into it; I couldn't let him live for all he did, and warn Saren.

We rushed to the scene, Fighting through Chora's den once more and into the Wards. After a few minutes we found her, and took out the assassins. Her name was Tali'Zorah Nar Rayya, just hearing her voice I almost fell to my knees, She had the softest voice; I only wished I could see through her visor to her pretty face. Tali was on her pilgrimage, she had found evidence about Saren so we are heading back to Udine's office.

- Supplemental 2.4.1

Turns out the evidence she has is the best thing we found. Its an audio tape of her and some female talking about Reapers, Geth and something called the Conduit. Tali explains the Geth revere the Reapers as gods, they were a hyper-Machine Race 50 thousand years ago and may have hunted the protheans to extinction. I suddenly realise what my vision was, not our destruction; theirs, the Protheans. We have to stop Saren before he opens the Conduit and brings these Reapers back.

I sign Tali onto the team, why shouldn't I? her fighting skills and her voice, perfect. Tali, Garrus and I are heading to the Tower; Kaiden and Ash will sort out the Normandy if we have to leave.

- Supplemental 2.4.2

On my way out of the Embassies I was approached by a man called Samesh Bhatia, He needed help with his wife's body. She was on Eden Prime as part of the 212th Unit, turns out her body was not returned; I agreed to help. I found a clerk named Bosker and convinced him to hand over the body; turns out her body had wounds inconsistent with Geth Weapons damage and they wanted to test the body for ways to resist their weapons, I told him that even through we need to defend ourselves, doing this is the same thing as losing our Humanity. Samesh was happy to have gotten his wife back.

While at the Embassy bar, I found one of my men, Private Fredrick's, over heard him chatting about an Asari Consort; he was gloating about her and when I asked about her, it turns out he did not go. perhaps I should go over soon.

- Supplemental 2.4.3

I headed over to the Consorts place across the lake and it turns out it wasn't just some whore house I had expected, it was more of a nice place to chat with women, but also could be used for sex. I approached the woman at the door and told to wait three to four months, but was rushed in when the Consort saw me, turns out her name was Sha'ira and she needed my help. I had not been this close to an Asari before; well... apart from Chora's den, she smelt like a rare flower and her blue skin tined a light colour in the light. Sha'ira needed help with a former friend, a Turian General, they had fallen out and he hangs around in Chora's den spreading lies and drinking. Will pop by there when I can, but I best hurry to the council to present the evidence.

- Supplemental 2.5.1

Turns out the Council are not as stupid as they appear, they rescinded Saren's Spectre Status after hearing the evidence given by Tali, but did not listen about the Reapers; Fools!. Found out the woman's voice on the recording was Matriarch Benezia, a high powerful Biotic Asari with many followers. Udine demands a fleet but even I know that's useless; Hunting one man with a fleet will only cause a war in the systems you are in and near. So the Council make me the first "Official" human Spectre. The turian councillor didn't want me to be a Spectre but I will show him.

They send me after Saren who has fled into the Traverse, I am pointed to the C-sec academy for new gear and equipment.

- Supplemental 2.5.2

I just signed Wrex up to the team, He actually paid ME for killing Fisk; turns out it was his job and he did not like getting paid for me killing him. Good to have a Krogan on the team. I got my gear and headed up to the Normandy ( The Elevators take forever to get there, although I did get to look at Tali's ass and chat with her about her Pilgrimage. Upon getting to the deck, I found Anderson and Udine were talking; Turns out Anderson had been retired, and I am now in Command of the SSV Normandy.

I asked him about Saren and him being a Spectre, turns out something went wrong but did not push it; it was hard thing for him. Anderson points me towards several locations such as Benezia's Daughter: Dr Liara T'soni. Will hunt her down first, If she is on our side then we can use her help; if not we can take her out and hit Benezia where it hurts.

- Supplemental 2.5.3

Relaxed back in the quarters and then headed to the bridge; Joker told me to maybe give a speech so i thought I should. Putting on the comms, I began to speak. I thought I should be honest, I spoke about finding Saren before he found the conduit, that it would be dangerous and not easy, Eden Prime was not the last world he would attack, that Saren will be waiting for us and Humanity is alone in this fight. I swore to them that we will stop him.

Joker loved the speech, was never good at it, last time I gave a speech like this was on Elysium. I set a course for the Artemis Tau Cluster, Knossoss System, to the Planet Therum; Going to find Dr T'Soni first.

AFTER ACTION REPORT

Given Command of SSV NORMANDY SR1
Garrus, Tali Joined Team
SPECTRE Status
Mission Objective    
        - Hunt Saren
            - Find Matriarch Benezia
            - Find Dr T'soni

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Mass Effect 1 Character Journal : "Pre-mission & Eden Prime"

(Here is the first part of My Mass Effect Character Journal as Commander Andreas Sheppard. This Journal will follow the games as I play them; any details missing is because I either did not want to put them in or missed them from my play through. This character will run through to the ending of Mass Effect 3 and I will be doing this for ME1, ME2 and ME3. Once each game has been done I will post a complete log along side the parts; followed by all three in one post for someone to easily copy it down if they wish to read it somewhere else. )

Commander Andreas Sheppard Journal.
N7 Service Number : 5923-AC-2826
Executive Officer (XO) - SSV NORMANDY SR1 

February 20th, 2183 


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February 20th, 2184.

- EARTH SPACE DOCK

Log Entry 0.0.1 

Just been told that the Normandy is up and ready for its shakedown. Months overlooking the construction and finishing touches has finally come to a close; now is time for us to test its Stealth systems and make sure the ships is ready for full commission. Just set a message to my parents in the fleet, their commands put them on the other side of the galaxy so I try to send messages now and again. I will continue to report on the missions but now I have to go and meet Captain Anderson at the Normandy Dock.

Supplemental 0.2

Got a final look at the ship with Anderson before we took off, the ship itself is beautiful and the crew is ready to get going. Months of training is all ready to be put to the test. We picked up a SPECTRE from a council ship on its way here, seems they wanted to see their investment on the ship; I smell something fishy.

Supplemental 0.3

On the bridge with Joker and Alenko, watched us jump to the system where Eden Prime is located. Wont be long now, Stealth Systems seem to be working and all is ready. Anderson calls from the briefing room and tells me to get to the briefing room. Joker makes a cock up with Nihlus, the turian SPECTRE and Anderson, so shuts up.

Supplemental 0.4

Spoke with Navigator Presley, Doc Chakwas and Pvt Jenkins on way to the briefing room; the kid was itching for a fight but its going to get him killed one day, calmed him down though.

In the briefing hall, I met Nihlus for the first time and we spoke as we waited for the Captain; we spoke of Eden Prime, and as Anderson came in, they told me that I was to be a Candidate for the SPECTRE's, This mission and others to follow were tests to see if I am cut out for it.

The mission was not just a shakedown cruise; we were after a working Prothean beacon found on Eden Prime. Just as were talking about it, Joker but in and told us that a Distress call was coming from Eden Prime, the colony was under attack so we rushed to the planet with stealth Systems on. It looked like the Crew and the Normandy would get their first test of Action.


- EDEN PRIME

Log Entry 1.0.0

We dropped into the situation outside the colony, Nihlus went on ahead and I took Alenko and Jenkins at drop point 2. We moved through the fields and the tree's until we came to a path. it was all quiet until several Geth Recon drones came out of no where and fired upon Jenkins. He never stood a chance as the plasma burnt straight through his kinetic barriers. After we took out the drones I made sure Alenko was okay and told him we'd give Jenkins a decent burial when the mission was over.

Supplemental 1.1

We picked a soldier that had survived the attack for the few hours it had taken us to get to the planet. her name was Ashley Williams of the 212nd. We watched a pair of Geth soldiers impale a colonist on a huge spike; we had no idea why they did this but we would make them pay for ever colonist we saw on one of these. 

Ashley took us to the dig site; after fighting through several Geth to get to it though.

Supplemental 1.2 

Well the spikes do have a purpose. As we approached several, they lowered and it seemed the colonists had been turned into some kind of walking zombie. They were tough to take down but we managed to do it. After finding several survivors we headed down to the space port. We found Nihlus dead; a lazy dockworker who had been hiding explained that another Turian, named Saren, had shot Nihlus in the back of the head. He also stated the pair seemed to know each other and that was how he caught him off-guard.

Supplemental 1.3

We proceeded to the train line and moved up to the next Docking port after Saren. We found several bombs and after deactivating them and several more Geth, we found the beacon.

The area was secured and I was talking to the Normandy when I noticed Ashley getting to close to the Beacon and it began to drag her in. I was caught in it as I pushed her away. My feet lifted off the floor and I experienced a nightmarish vision before blacking out. Later I was told the Beacon Detonated.

AFTER ACTION REPORT

Nihlus KIA
PVT Jenkins KIA
Ashley Joined the Team
Beacon Destroyed
Colony decimated
Few survivors
Sheppard Taken to sickbay on Normandy

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“Return” - A first draft of my Song Based on Alan Wake

(Verse 1)
Years flow by, Shrouded in mystery.
One goal in my mind; the need to create.
The clacking of the typewriter on pristine pages
All to no Avail.

(Verse 2)
Cries for more fuelled the need, built the pressure.
Darkness slipping; violence ensuing.
I cant take no More!.
(background) Take no More!

(chorus)
It is all around me!
Darkness surrounding!
Darkness engulfing!
Pulling me deeper.
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.
(Background)
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.

(Verse 3)
Journeyed from the light
into the hills and to the lakes.
Darkness knew I was near; approaching, encroaching
reaching out with its claws of despair.
Snatching my muse from me.

(Verse 4)
I rushed to the cliff; my heart in my throat.
Diving to the rescue, no thought to my life.
I wake dazed, confused and bloodied,
My Journey beginning, battling the Dark.
Souls taken and Consumed.

(chorus)
It is all around me!
Darkness surrounding!
Darkness engulfing!
Pulling me deeper.
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.
(Background)
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.

(Verse 5)
I learn the truth, the fate I walk;
A Poet and his muse,
Cursed by the same fate.
I learn the lesson, arm myself with the light,
Ready for my Return.

(Verse 6)
He dived to wake,
Lighting my path;
Bringing my Salvation,
Saving me from the Light.
Only one way out,
Balancing the scales
Sacrificing the Light.

(chorus)
It is all around me!
Darkness surrounding!
Darkness engulfing!
Pulling me deeper.
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.
(Background)
Fight with the light
Bring about the Return.

(Verse 7)
Finding the Clicker is my quest,
Defeat the Darkness.
Confronted with Scratch,
My Alter Ego on the outside,
My Job is clear, fix all that is wrong,
Balancing the battle, defeat the darkness
and Sacrifice the light.

Sacrifice the light!

A Song by Lewis Stockton

“Light” Another Larkism and a little update

With the amount of people saying they are loving my work and the amout of views I have gotten over the past few weeks, I am trying to push my novel to completion but as those of you who are on my facebook know, I had a bad week last week and other then the Tanith meet on Fri to Sunday, I have been pretty down.

I am just going to add a Larkism from my notebook as I have not added one in a while and they are building up in my book a little. I will also try to get some of my novel done.

Light

As the Darkness closes in

I wander on, trying to find the way.

The Black surrounds me on all sides

with no way out nor Forward.

It was a long time since I had Serenity;

the end of the line, my Destination.

Many years since I left;

now I want to change this and be another way.

A way of Love, passion and Company

You were there for me when I needed you

but no longer, it was years ago.

Too many years since I had seen the Light

by Lewis Stockton.