This is my personal story of Mass Effect. It follows the story of the ME trilogy through Dominikk Shepard, Earthborn War Hero and first Human Spectre. First time doing a Mass Effect story. Always intended on it, just never got to it till now. I would like constructive criticism that anyone can give. As I am sure everyone has noticed I decided to make Dom's first name to be more unique making an amalgam of Dominic and Nikkolas. Is a Latin-Roman name for "Lord" which can also loosely be related on some occasions be mistaken for "God", while Nikkolas, a variation of the original name Nicholas, is translated as "People of Victory". When combined, these names can potentially mean "God of Victory" which to me would fit amazingly for someone who, if you follow Mass Effect, must do anything and everything to win.
Mass Effect: Hellions
Prologue: Evaluation
0625
Human Embassy
Citadel
Cpt. David Anderson
As I walked up the steps to Udina's room, I ran into a longtime acquaintance of mine; Admiral Steven Hackett. Say what you would about the man, he was as hard as they come. Long time career in the Navy, Hackett was stone pillar of a man. His rare ascent through the ranks was as legendary as he was intelligent. The scar across the right side of his face was a sign that the man has seen more than his fair share of combat. He was also a good friend of mine.
"Admiral," I nodded as we shook hands.
"Captain," He nodded with a smile and nodded at the room. "Udina is inside."
I sighed. Unlike Hackett, I could barely put up with Udina's bullshit. The bastard was an ambitious prick trying to get ahead in life. All he cared about was power and would go to any means to get it. But that wasn't the real reason we were here.
As we walked in, Udina already had a scowl on his face. "Anderson."
"Udina," I scowled back. "Shall we get down to business?" He asked us and the both of us nodded.
The reason we were here was to choose the candidates to be the first human Spectres, an organization of agents that work directly for the Citadel Council as their right hand. So far there hadn't been a single human soldier to join them… until now. We had looked through two dossiers, and while both were promising, only one could be chosen. But I knew the one that was the most promising.
"How about Captain Charles Coats?" Udina asked. "He's a career choice, gets the job done no matter the cost."
"I am intrigued by his dossier Ambassador," I said holding my hands behind my back. "But we can't have someone who will risk innocent lives."
"I agree with the captain. We need someone who will appeal to the Council's interests and the galactic community in general." Admiral Hackett agreed with a curt nod.
"Well then… what about this Commander Dominikk Shepard," He said and I had to hold back the smile that was creeping on my face. "Earthborn, but… no record as of late of his family."
"It's because he doesn't have one to truly speak of outside his team, Ambassador. He was raised on the streets of Renton Washington, learned to fend for himself and whoever he considered a friend until he decided to join the military ten years ago." I explained.
"The Commander is a living legend in the Alliance, Ambassador. He was trained in the Academy for barely even the recommended time of a year and a half. He then graduated at the top of his class in seven months and being instantly promoted to Gunnery Chief into the Hellions, one of the best team of marines the Alliance had ever produced. He was then scouted two years later into the N7 program after his results in missions regarding him against enemy patrols. His CO, Captain Riqoda believed he had the necessary skill set N7 provided and was the one who recommended him. He was then promoted to 1st Lieutenant after graduating and took over the Hellions." I explained and Udina raised a brow, visibly impressed.
"He especially proved himself during the Blitz, Ambassador. Held off an entire armada of batarian raiders until a team of frigates led by Captain Anderson had arrived," Hackett explained and nodded at me acknowledging the first time I met the commander.
"He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander after he was awarded the Medal of Honor and the Metal of Valor sir. We had received more marines from Elysium after the Skyllian Blitz, inspired by him saving them and their families. Hell Ambassador, he is the only reason Elysium is still standing to this day." I explained with a smirk.
"Well we can't question his courage and career highlights because it sounds like the man is perfect in those-"
"I wouldn't go that far Ambassador. He is not perfect and Shepard would be the first to tell you. I've fought alongside the man since then Ambassador, and he still holds the lives he couldn't save against himself. But he to this day has never questioned an order Hackett and I had given him. And only questions it if there may be another way to get around it." I said explaining to him.
"I think you are only saying such things because you took him under your wing, Captain." He glared. Hackett saw it and instantly came to my defense.
"I can vouch for the Captains evaluation, Udina. Anderson's report is accurate to the letter." He said.
I nodded thankfully at him before directing my attention at Udina. "Humanity needs a hero who has a conscience as their first Spectre and Dominikk Shepard is the best we got."
After grooming his chin in thought for what seemed like an eternity, Udina finally stood from his seat and nodded. "I'll make the call." He said and told us to leave.