The Shepard Files

by Irishandveryproud

A set of interviews with Commander John Shepard following the end of "The Reaper War" these files are highly classified and shall not be released without the consent of Shepard. These interviews cover many aspects of the Shepard's early life and career, his battle with Saren and the collectors to the war that nearly destroyed the galaxy. These are his words uncensored and dangerous

1. Chapter 1

Introduction.

"It's hard enough fighting a war, but it's worse knowing no matter how hard you try… you can't save them all."

Commander Shepard of The SSV Normandy.

(Below is an extract taken from the interviews conducted by renowned journalist Michael Davin of Commander John Shepard these interviews are considered highly classified and not to be released for public viewing until permission is given by Commander Shepard or upon his death.)

Interview No. 1, 2:00, The Citadel.

MD: "Hello Commander my name is Michael Davin as I'm sure you already know and I must say that I am overjoyed that you accepted my request to let me interview you. But I find myself intrigued as to why you accepted me over the many thousands of others who requested an audience with you.

JS: "Mr Davin I chose you because of your experience during the reaper war, you witnessed some of its worst atrocities and still delivered your stories. Your reports are unclouded and unbiased, you are not some chest pounding Alliance patriot nor are you a Xenophobic Cerberus sympathiser. Those are the reasons why I picked you".

MD: "Why thank you Shepard I feel as if my ego just increased dramatically (nervous chuckle) but may I also ask you another question just before we officially get started?"

JS: "Sure ask away"

MD: "Why did you concede to have this interview?"

JS: "I just want to make sure everything that happened isn't forgotten, I'll answer all your questions to the best of my abilities. Also my kid might want to see a book written by her dad in the future and I'm terrible at writing so this is the next best thing"

MD: "(Hearty laugh) I know how you feel I've got two of my own both teenagers, they were like that when I first got started but then they keep getting embarrassed every time they see dads face on the headlines. How old is your daughter if you don't mind me asking?"

JS: "She's 5 months since yesterday"

MD: Once again congratulations to yourself and to Miss Lawson"

JS: "Thank you I'll be sure to pass that on"

MD: "Well it seems like I've gone a bit off topic my apologies Commander. Right well let's start at the beginning shall we, not many people know the origin story of Commander Shepard"

JS: "Ok where would you like me to start?"

MD: "At the very beginning"

End of File 1.

(Hey there this is my first foray into the fantastic world of Mass effect I'm still new to this whole writing for fanfiction thing, I'm hoping to write up interviews between Shepard and Michael, this is set after the main game The reapers have been defeated you will find out more about my Shepard as we go along I am taking liberties with his origin story and early military career but I will be staying loyal to the lore. I'd love it if people would review and tell me what ye think all advice and constructive criticism are welcome. Also tell me in the reviews what kind of questions you want answered, I might also write write military style reports to give much more depth to the world in between interviews but that's up to ye if you would like to see that. Anyway review follow or whatever I'm testing the water of Mass Effect and only time will tell if it's too hot too cold or just right.