Author's Note: So I've played Mass Effect multiple times since it came out, and the ending of three makes me bawl…so I started changing it, and realized I wanted to start at the very beginning to develop hers and Kaidan's relationship, for you the reader. I've tried to be as thorough as possible, so I apologize if it takes forever for me to be finished. Copying down the dialogue exactly is painstakingly tiresome. In case you're wondering, my Shepard is a Paragon/Vanguard/Spacer/War Hero.
1. The Beginning
"Well what about Shepard? She's a spacer. Lived aboard starships most of her life." Ambassador Donnel Udina said, flicking through the files.
Finding a candidate for the first human Spectre was tough, they needed someone inexplicably good…someone who was a good leader, a good fighter, didn't take the easy way out. Whoever they chose had the whole of Humanity's reputation sitting squarely on their shoulders. Who better than someone awarded the Star of Terra for her heroic actions?
"Military service runs in the family. Both her parents were in the Navy." Captain David Anderson added.
Admiral Stephen Hackett nodded in agreement. "She proved herself during the Blitz; held off enemy forces on the ground until reinforcements arrived."
"She's the only reason Elysium is still standing." Anderson continued.
Udina stroked his chin thoughtfully. "We can't question her courage."
"Humanity needs a hero. And Shepard's the best we've got." Anderson told the other two.
They were all in agreement then. Alyss Shepard was to be the first Human Spectre candidate, as well as Captain Anderson's new XO aboard one of the most advanced warships in military history. It was a big honor.
Udina nodded. "I'll make the call."
