Part Two
Priority: Mars
(Cutscene)
(Screen pans across a image of Shepard's N7 Armor)
(Camera raises to show Ashley/Kaidan fiddling with a Avenger Assault Rifle)
James: What the hell's going on? Where's Anderson? Where we going?
(Camera pans to show Shepard and James walking towards Armoury, tailgated by Cortez)
(James stops)
James: Hey!
(Shepard turns around, stopping, followed by Cortez)
*We have to go* (Top right of the wheel, para...you get the idea) *What does it look like?* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Were leaving (He continues into armoury)
James: Leaving?
Ashley/Kaidan: What's going on?
(Renegade)
Shepard: Open your eyes, Vega. Were leaving. (He continues into armoury)
James: Are you serious?
Ashley/Kaidan: Explanation please.
*We need to get help* (Top right of the wheel) *Does it matter?* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Anderson wants us to go to the Citadel, get help for the fight.
Cortez: Right, we need to be in this together and the Reapers will wipe us out if we don't.
Shepard: Exactly.
James: Bullshit. He wouldn't order us to leave.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Why do you care? Were leaving to get help for Earth, that's all you need to know.
Cortez: Or the Reapers will wipe us out. I'm enlightened.
James: He's spouting crap, he wouldn't order us to leave.
*I don't like it either* (Top right of the wheel) *He just did* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: We don't have a choice. Without help, this war's already over.
James: Forget it (Paragon Interrupt appears) Drop me off somplace, 'cause I'm not leaving.
(If Interrupt is used)
Shepard: Enough! Don't you think I'd rather stay and fight? Were going to the Citadel...you want out, you can catch a ride back from there.
(James shakes his head as he begins to walk off) (Cortez shrugs, arms crossed)
(Non-Interrupt)
(James shakes his head as he begins to walk off) (Cortez shrugs, arms crossed)
(Renegade)
Shepard: He can see what's going on. Without help, this war's already over.
James: Then you can drop me off (Renegade Interrupt appears) at the nearest depot, 'cause I'm not leaving.
(If Interrupt is used)
Shepard: Stow it, Lieutenant. You don't want to go-we get it-but this isn't a democracy! Were going to the Citadel...you want out, you can catch a ride back from there.
(James shakes his head as he begins to walk off) (Cortez gulps, arms crossed)
(Non-Interrupt)
(James shakes his head as he begins to walk off) (Cortez gulps, arms crossed)
Joker: Commander.
Shepard: Joker, that you?
Joker: Alive and kicking. Got an emergency transmission from Admiral Hackett for you.
(James stops and turns around)
*Open a Channel* (Top right of the wheel) *I don't have time for this* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Patch him through.
(Renegade)
Shepard: He can wait, we've got important things to do at the Citadel.
Joker: He stated it was urgent Commander.
Shepard: (sigh) Patch him through.
(Admiral Hackett appears on the screen)
Hackett: Shepard...sustained heavy losses.
Hackett: ...force was overwhelming...There's no way we can defeat them conventionally...
*Were going to the Citadel* (Top right of the wheel) *Were on it* (Middle right of the wheel) *I'm getting to it* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Anderson's already ordered me to the Citadel, to talk to the Council.
Hackett: First, I need you...iance outpost on Mars...ore we lose control of the system.
(Neutral)
Shepard: On our way, sir.
Hackett: I need...rect to Alliance outpost o...ore we lose control of...system.
(Renegade)
Shepard: I'm on it, just let me do my job.
Hackett: First...go to...Mars outpost...we lose...control of...system.
(Shepard salutes)
Shepard: Yes, sir.
Hackett: ...been researching the Prothean archives with Dr. T'Soni...
Hackett: ...found a way to stop the Reapers...only way to stop them...
Shepard: Liara, what is she doing there? (If romanced) Is she alright?
Hackett: ...she wanted to help...prothean archives...(if Liara is romanced)...we...know.
Hackett: ...in contact soon. Hackett out.
(Hackett disappears from screen)
*Set Up the Shuttle* (Top right of the wheel) *Give me some time* (Middle right of the wheel) *You heard him!* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Joker. Set a course for the Mars Archives. Cortez, get the shuttle ready.
(Cortez nods and runs towards the shuttle)
Joker: Mars? Roger that.
(Cortez enters shuttle and preps it)
James: This is loco!
Ashley/Kaidan: Why Mars? What does he think we'll find down there?
(Shepard goes to retrieve his armor, picking up a pistol and loading it)
Shepard: I don't know, but if it helps us win this war...
(Cortez runs out)
Cortez: Shuttle's ready!
(Shepard nods, picking up his chestplate)
Shepard: Grab your gear.
(Neutral)
Shepard:
Shepard: Joker. Set a course for the Mars Archives. Cortez, get the shuttle ready.
(Cortez nods and runs towards the shuttle)
Joker: Mars? Roger that.
(Cortez enters shuttle and preps it)
(Shepard turns to Ashley/Kaidan and James and nods)
Shepard: I need some time to get my stuff ready. Meet you by the shuttle.
(They salute, and go to collect their stuff)
(Gameplay)
(Codex Updated: Earth) (Codex Updated: Systems Alliance) (Codex Updated: Harbinger) (Codex Updated: Reapers) (Codex Updated: The Citadel) (Codex Updated: David Anderson) (Codex Updated: Ashley Williams/Kaidan Alenko) (Codex Updated: James Vega) (Codex Updated: Steve Cortez) (Codex Updated: Steven Hackett) (Codex Updated: Jeff "Joker" Moreau) (Codex Updated: Normandy SR-2) (Codex Updated: Mars) (Codex Updated: M35 Mako) (Codex Updated: Husk) (Codex Updated: Cannibal) (Codex Updated: Batarians) (Codex Updated: Aratoht (only if Arrival DLC is completed)) (Codex Updated: Buhak Incident (only if Arrival DLC is completed)) (Codex Updated: Harvester) (Codex Updated: A-61 Mantis Gunship) (Codex Updated: Oculus)
(You can now run around the Shuttle Bay and prep your stuff, but you cannot use the elevator yet)
(You cannot access the store or upgrade your weapons, but you can equip your armor from the customizer and select your weapon on the weapons bench. When your ready, head over to the shuttle and press A to get in)
(Renegade)
Shepard: Joker, set a course for the Mars Archives. On the double!
Joker: Mars?
Shepard: Do you have to second guess me?
Joker: No Commander. I'll set a course immediately.
(Shepard gives Cortez a cold stare and he gets the hint, heading for the shuttle)
James: To hell with this, this is completely loco.
Ashley/Kaidan: Why is Mars so important?
Shepard: How the hell should I know? If it helps us win this war, then that is all that matters.
(Cortez runs out)
Cortez: Shuttle's ready!
(Shepard nods, picking up his chestplate)
Shepard: Grab your gear.
(Screen fades to black)
(Loading Screen of Normandy in slipspace)
(Loading Screen of Mars Archives, sandstorm in the background)
(Normandy exits slipspace and enters Mars atmosphere)
(Shepard approaches Cortez, hand on his shoulder)
James: Move over, Pandejo! I'm driving.
Cortez: With all due respect, I'm the better pilot.
*Cortez* (Top right of the wheel) *James* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: He's got a point James, Cortez is simply more qualified for the job. He's an actual pilot, I think you should stick to firing guns.
Cortez: Thanks Commander. I'd rather my shuttle stay intact.
(James just shakes his head as he reenters the cabin)
(Renegade)
Shepard: Come on, Cortez. Give this idiot a go, if he wants to fly, let him.
Cortez: I'm going to regret this.
(Cortez, shaking his head, exits the pilot seat and gives it to James)
(Cortez enters the cabin)
(Cutscene shows Shuttle leaving Normandy shuttle bay and heading for Mars)
Joker: I've been trying to reach Mars on secure channels. Noone's answering.
Shepard: Any sign of Reaper activity?
Joker: Negative.
Shepard: EDI?
EDI: The base appears to be online. It's possible the inhabitants were evacuated.
*Be Ready* (Top right of the wheel) *Okay* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: We'll know soon enough. Be ready, Joker...just in case.
(Renegade)
Shepard: We'll know soon enough. Have the main guns ready and the engines prepped for FTL Joker.
(Shepard walks up to Ashley/Kaidan and James/Cortez)
(Ashley/Kaidan stands up next to him/her)
(Shuttle zooms in on facility)
(Shuttle prepares to land when pilot picks up something) (Shuttle hovers)
*Why are we stopping?* (Top right of the wheel) *Report!* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Give me a status report James/Cortez.
James/Cortez: I'm picking up gunfire just below us. Looks like some marines in trouble.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Why the hell are we stopping James/Cortez.
James/Cortez: I'm detecting a squad of marines in trouble below. Can't indentify hostiles.
*Drop us in* (Top right of the wheel) *Forget them* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Move in and drop us off. We need to get to the bottom of this. (If Cortez isn't piloting) Cortez, you stay here. Me and Ashley/Kaidan will go in.
James/Cortez: Copy that.
(Shuttle moves in over the area where you originally encountered Cerberus first off, and they were executing marines)
*[Snipe]* (Top right of the wheel) *[Drop]* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Snipe)
Shepard: Hand me a sniper rifle.
(Ashley/Kaidan nods, handing you a Mantis Sniper Rifle)
(Drop)
Shepard: Move us closer!
(Shuttle drops lower and Shepard and Ashley/Kaidan land next to Marines, taking cover automatically)
(Gameplay [Snipe])
(Your Shepard will extend your sniper rifle and you can snipe the Cerberus assault troopers below)
(Once all troopers are eliminated, shuttle will land near Marine squad and deploy you, Ashley/Kaidan and James if he was convinced not to be pilot)
(Gameplay [Drop])
(Help marines eliminate Cerberus assault troopers. Shuttle flies off)
(Renegade)
(The same cinematic from the original game plays out, except the Shuttle flies off once you exit it and all the marines are already dead when you get there)
(If you helped them out)
(Marker appears above Marine *Talk*)
(Talk to the Marine)
Reece: Sergeant Reece Huningan of the 2nd Frontier Battalion, we were stationed here to defend the facility, but when we tried to counterattack...Cerberus they...were all that's left.
James/Cortez: Commander, I've spotted a Cerberus platoon ahead of your current position that seems to be defending the entrance. With you there I think you stand a chance of punching through.
Shepard: Copy that James/Cortez.
Ashley/Kaidan: What do we do Shepard? Consolidate our manpower and strike the platoon, or attempt to sneak past them?
*Strike* (Top right of the wheel, neutral option) *Sneak* (Bottom right of the wheel, neutral option)
(Strike Option)
Shepard: Marine, follow us and we'll help you punch through the enemy foothold. Once inside we have to find Liara T'Soni, she has something that could help defeat the Reapers.
Reece: Yes sir. Marines! Follow Commander Shepard, he's going to get us inside!
(Sneak Option)
Shepard: James/Cortez, I want you to pick up these marines and take them back to the Normandy. Were going to sneak past them.
James/Cortez: You sure Commander? That's a whole platoon.
Shepard: I'm sure. Do it James/Cortez.
(If you chose Strike option)
(Gameplay)
(Objective Updated: Eliminate Cerberus Platoon)
(Shepard equips whatever weapon he had equipped before (without those annoying glitches :P)
(The marines become part of your squad, a seperate bar appears for them on the side allowing you to equip certain weapons and powers for them. Only four in squad)
(Run up ahead as normal and assign them behind one of the trucks)
(When ready, if you so wish and it would be better strategically, you can assign the marines to attack certain hostiles, while you deal with others. This deadly combination makes picking off the Platoon much easier)
(Once you have begun your assault, it would be wise to utilize flanking tactics as their will be three centurions included in the mix of assault troopers)
(With all enemies dispatched, head towards the elevator)
(If James is on the ground) James: These guys are Cerberus, aren't they?
Shepard: Sure looked like it. (If James isn't present) I think those were Cerberus.
Ashley/Kaidan: What's Cerberus doing here on Mars?
Shepard: Good question. I'm sure we'll found out soon enough.
Ashley/Kaidan: You don't know?
Shepard: I'm not with them anymore Ash/Kaidan, if that's what your asking.
Ashley/Kaidan: It wasn't...but we've got a shadowy terrorist organization infiltrating one of our top research facilities. I think that warrants a bit of suspicion.
James: (If present) First we encounter a squad, and now we just took out a platoon. They can't have decimated security with just that.
(If James isn't present, Ashley/Kaidan will say it)
Reece: They didn't. They came with a Battalion of 300 men sirs, but they ain't normal soldiers. I mean...they have combat skills that bested our most elite of veterans. They've been...upgraded.
Ashley/Kaidan: That's just wonderful.
Shepard: Keep it together. We'll find Liara, see what she has, and quickly leave. Reapers are bound to attack Mars soon.
Reece: We have to hurry to. Sandstorm was reported to be headed our way 5 hours ago. Its meant to close in, in half an hour.
(If you chose Sneak Option)
(Gameplay)
(Objective Updated: Infiltrate Facility Undetected)
(Shuttle lands and picks up Marines, before lifting off again)
Cerberus: A shuttle. Keep an eye out for enemy reinforcements. Fortify this position.
(Run up and hide behind one of the trucks. You can attack or continue as planned, sneaking in undetected) (The guards will be highly alerted to your presence, so be careful)
(Wait for the Guards to move behind the truck to your far left before running up towards the elevator)
(If James is on the ground) James: These guys are Cerberus, aren't they?
Shepard: Sure looked like it. (If James isn't present) I think those were Cerberus.
Ashley/Kaidan: What's Cerberus doing here on Mars?
Shepard: Good question. I'm sure we'll found out soon enough.
Ashley/Kaidan: You don't know?
Shepard: I'm not with them anymore Ash/Kaidan, if that's what your asking.
Ashley/Kaidan: It wasn't...but we've got a shadowy terrorist organization infiltrating one of our top research facilities. I think that warrants a bit of suspicion.
James: (If present) First we encounter a squad, and now we sneak past one of their platoons. They need more than that to decimate this facility's security, surely.
(If James isn't present, Ashley/Kaidan will say it)
Shepard: Who knows. They might have. All I know, is that Cerberus won't be staying very long.
(If you chose Strike option)
(Cutscene)
(Press A on panel)
(Shepard taps buttons on console and door slams shut. Marines take defensive positions all over elevator, while Sergeant, James and Ashley/Kaidan approach Shepard)
Ashley/Kaidan: I need a straight answer, Shepard.
*What?* (Top right of the wheel) *This isn't the time* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: About what?
Ashley/Kaidan: Cerberus may be pro-human, but they're no friend of the Alliance. Do you know what they're doing here?
Shepard: What makes you think I know what they're up to?
Ashley/Kaidan: You worked for them. How cam I supposed to believe you've cut all ties?
Reece: Wait, you worked for these assholes?
Shepard: Only temporarily (turns to Ashley/Kaidan) Let me be clear. I didn't work for them. I worked with them, and I don't anymore.
Shepard: And I have no idea why they're here now or what they want.
James: Commander Shepard has been under constant surveillance since coming back to Earth. No way they've communicated since. (If not present, Cortez will say it through the radio)
Ashley/Kaidan: Sorry, Shepard. I just...
(Renegade)
Shepard: Ashley/Kaidan. This isn't the time, we'll discuss what you want later.
Ashley/Kaidan: Yes Commander.
(If you chose Sneak Option)
(Cutscene)
(Press A on panel)
(Shepard taps buttons on console and door slams shut. James and Ashley/Kaidan approach Shepard)
Ashley/Kaidan: I need a straight answer, Shepard.
*What?* (Top right of the wheel) *This isn't the time* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: About what?
Ashley/Kaidan: Cerberus may be pro-human, but they're no friend of the Alliance. Do you know what they're doing here?
Shepard: What makes you think I know what they're up to?
Ashley/Kaidan: You worked for them. How cam I supposed to believe you've cut all ties?
Shepard: Only temporarily (turns to Ashley/Kaidan) Let me be clear. I didn't work for them. I worked with them, and I don't anymore.
Shepard: And I have no idea why they're here now or what they want.
James: Commander Shepard has been under constant surveillance since coming back to Earth. No way they've communicated since. (If not present, Cortez will say it through the radio)
Ashley/Kaidan: Sorry, Shepard. I just...
(Renegade)
Shepard: Ashley/Kaidan. This isn't the time, we'll discuss what you want later.
Ashley/Kaidan: Yes Commander.
(Door seals and oxygenates room. Everyone takes off helmets)
(If you chose Paragon Option)
Shepard: I shouldn't have to explain myself to you Ashley(if romanced)Ash/Kaidan.
(If you chose Renegade Option)
Shepard: We've got Cerberus troopers to kill.
(If you chose Strike option) Sergeant: Right behind you sir.
(Elevator rises into loading area)
(If you chose Strike option, Shepard, Ashley/Kaidan and James move up, with marines flanking them)
(If you chose Sneak option, Shepard, Ashley/Kaidan and James move up)
(If you chose Paragon Option)
Ashley/Kaidan: I know Shepard, its just...
(If you chose Paragon Option with Romance)
Ashley/Kaidan: Come on Shepard, I...
(If you chose Renegade option)
Ashley/Kaidan: Yeah, probably crawling all over the place...
(If you chose Renegade option with Romance)
Ashley/Kaidan: Just like old times, but with Cerberus...
(Banging is heard) (If Strike option was chosen, Shepard, his squad and the marines take cover. Shepard nods at the Sergeant to make sure he's ready. Shepard motions for his squad to not shoot)
(If Sneak option was chosen, Shepard and his squad take cover. Shepard motions for his squad to not shoot) (Camera zooms in on ventalation duct)
(Liara crawls through vents, followed by two pursuing assault troopers)
(Liara reaches destination, avoiding shots, and kicks the vent open, still pursued by troopers)
(Leaping out, she lands below as the troopers are just crawling out)
(She looks back up and launches a singularity, catching both troopers)
(Rearing her pistol, she puts a shot into both of them, causing them to collapse on the ground)
(One trooper, still alive, groans as she approaches him)
Liara: May you find peace in the embrace of the goddess.
(Liara empties a gunshot into the soldier's face, then moving to finish the other one)
(Shepard and his squad move out) (If Strike option was chosen, marines will come out, defending the rear)
(James rears his assault rifle, but Shepard holds it down)
*She's a friend* (Top right of the wheel) *She's no threat* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Stand down Lieutenant, she's a friend.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Stand down Lieutenant, but stay alert. She's no threat at the moment.
(Liara turns around)
Liara: Shepard, your alive! (if romanced) Shepard, thank the goddess your alive!
*What are you doing here?* (Middle left of the wheel) *Its good to see you* (Top right of the wheel) *Straight to business* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(If you chose 'What are you doing here?')
Shepard: Liara, when I heard you were on Mars. (if romanced) I missed you.
Liara: I had to trade my life as a information broker for this chance. They needed a prothean researcher, and I was the most qualified for the task (If you completed the LOTSB DLC, she will say this instead) Lets just say being the Shadow Broker made me a popular target for some of our enemies. When I escaped they asked me to help with researching the Prothean archives, I accepted (If romanced) (She approaches you smiling) I missed you too, Shepard. When I heard they had you imprisoned...I tried to contact you...
(Only available if she was romanced) *I'm glad you didn't* (Top right of the wheel) *Like hell you did* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: I'm glad you didn't come to my rescue. That would've looked bad for both of us.
(Liara laughs) Liara: Yeah, it would have.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Bullshit. You probably forgot all about me.
Liara: Still the arrogant commander I know (and if romanced) and loved. (Normal) Hopefully we can return to what we were.
Shepard: (in a frustrated voice) Doubtful...but lets not lose hope.
(Paragon (Previous Dialogue Wheel))
Shepard: Its good to see you again Liara.
Liara: I heard the reports from Earth...Did the Reapers really...?
Ashley/Kaidan: Yes...yes they did.
Liara: Ashley/Kaidan, I'm so sorry. But I have schematics for a very important device that could change that.
(Renegade (Previous Dialogue Wheel))
Shepard: Come on, Hackett said you had information, spit it out.
Liara: Of course he did, and yes I do. Schematics for a very important device.
James: (if present) Hallelujah, some answers. Finally.
(All three follow Liara, marines if present, stay put)
Liara: Maybe. I've discovered plans for a Prothean device. One that could wipe out the Reapers.
*Fantastic!* (Top right of the wheel) *What do you want, a medal?* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Here? On Mars?
(They look at Archives)
Liara: In the Prothean Archives, yes.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Congratulations, you find your useful again. So is it here? On Mars?
(They look at Archives)
Liara: I've never let you down before have I?
*We're just learning this now?* (Middle left of the wheel) *Seems too good to be true* (Top right of the wheel) *Finally some good news* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(If Shepard chose 'We're just learning this now?')
Shepard: And we only just discovered this? Liara, we've known about the archives for years, why now?
Liara: The information has always been there, we've just never known where to look. I guess its a good thing I gave up my life as a info broker (if you completed LOTSB DLC) as the Shadow Broker to come here, otherwise we never would have known about this.
Shepard: You can say that again.
(Paragon)
Shepard: I guess I'll believe it when I see it. Where do we find this weapon?
Liara: It's not a weapon...not yet. It's plans for a device. A blueprint.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Its about goddamn time we got some good news. Where is this weapon?
Liara: Its only a blueprint. The Protheans never finished it, its only in planning stages.
*Better than nothing* (Top right of the wheel) *Let's find it then* (Middle right of the wheel) *Its a weapon to built* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Its more than we had a minute ago. How do we get it?
Liara: The Archives are just across that tramway.
Reece: (if present) That's a no-go sir, a team of marines went up to secure that area in the first stage of the attack. Haven't heard from them since. In case of emergency, we were ordered to shut off all power in that area.
Shepard: (if Reece is present) Then we'll perform a reboot.
(Neutral)
Shepard: So lets find this blueprint.
Liara: We'll have to take the tramway.
Reece: (if present) That's a no-go sir, a team of marines went up to secure that area in the first stage of the attack. Haven't heard from them since. In case of emergency, we were ordered to shut off all power in that area.
Shepard: (if Reece is present) Nothing's ever easy for us. Luckily, we brought guns.
(Renegade)
Shepard: All weapons need to be built, especially the big ass ones. Tell me how to get it.
Liara: Trams. We'll need them to get to the Archives.
Reece: (if present) That's a no-go sir, a team of marines went up to secure that area in the first stage of the attack. Haven't heard from them since. In case of emergency, we were ordered to shut off all power in that area.
Shepard: (if Reece is present) Then we'll knock some heads together, blow the place open if we have to. Now lets get moving.
Shepard: Why are Cerberus even here? What's their purpose in this attack? When I got here, I expected Reapers.
James: (if present) Yeah, they seemed hell bent on catching you.
Liara: Their here for what I'm here for...for what were all here for.
Shepard: But why?
Liara: The Protheans came close to defeating the Reapers. They had plans to destroy them, but ran out of time.
Ashley/Kaidan: And anything powerful enough to destroy the Reapers...
*Of course* (Top right of the wheel) *Then they won't get it* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: ...might just be something Cerberus might be interested in.
(Renegade)
Shepard: ...so those scumbags want it. They'll have to fight us for it.
James: (if present) So its a race to the Archives (If not present, Ashley/Kaidan will say the line instead)
(Camera pans to show Cerberus attempting to open the door on the second floor)
(Camera pans to show Shepard, Liara, Ashley/Kaidan and James (if present) rush over to the balcony)
*They found us* (Top right of the wheel) *Greetings!* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: We've got company.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Time to knock some heads together.
James: (if present) Bring it on.
Cortez: Commander, I'm detecting numerous Cerberus forces amassing near the area you just entered through, too many for me to engage. Enough for a single squad member to hold off though.
*Send James* (Top left of the wheel, only available if James is present) *Send Ashley/Kaidan* (Bottom left of the wheel, will be on the top left if James is not present)
(Sending James)
Shepard: James, go and defend the exit. Don't let a single Cerberus soldier through.
James: None of them will Commander.
(Sending Ashley/Kaidan)
Shepard: Ashley (if romanced Ash/Kaidan, go and defend the exit. Don't let a single Cerberus soldier through.
Ashley/Kaidan: Let them try Commander (if James isn't present) But that'll leave you and Liara. Be careful Commander (if Ashley is alive and romanced you) Skipper.
(James or Ashley/Kaidan reach elevator and leave the scene)
(Shepard steps away from console)
(If Marines are present...)
Reece: Cerberus have broken through!
Ashley/Kaidan: Their getting closer, we should take cover.
James: (if present and Ashley/Kaidan was chosen to guard exit) Take cover, don't want a bullet in your ass do you?
(If James isn't present,Ashley/Kaidan are guarding the exit and the marines are present)
Reece: Marines, assume strategic positions. Eyes on the door.
(If none are present)
Liara: Get to cover Shepard.
(Door opens and 8 Assault Troopers pour in)
Assault Trooper: There she is!
Assault Trooper: Get the asari bitch!
(Shepard takes cover behind parked truck)
(Gameplay)
(Codex Updated: Cerberus) (Codex Updated: Liara T'Soni) (Codex Updated: Protheans) (Codex Updated: Mars Archives) (Codex Updated: Assault Trooper) (Codex Updated: Centurion) (Codex Updated: UT-47A Kodiak)
(Objective Updated: Secure Cargo Bay)
(As stated before, 8 Assault Troopers will be located on the balcony overhead so take them out. If marines are present, you can use them as you did before, giving you an edge. If both Ashley/Kaidan and James aren't present, use Liara' singularity to bring them into your line of sight. Otherwise, using James' Frag Grenade is useful for flushing them out of cover)
(Due to these enemies being nothing but simple Assault troopers, this fight is relatively easy. Be cautious however, as this battle can actually be harder on higher difficulties, and may require using the marines when present, making the Strike Option better on difficulties like Hardcore and definitely insanity)
(If you need help and have forgotten how to eliminate them, Liara will give you hint saying 'not a problem for someone with biotics'. If James' is present and Ashley/Kaidan has left to guard the exit, he will say instead 'I've got a few grenades we can use on them.')
(Once all hostiles are eliminated)
Liara: That's all of them.
Shepard: Good. Let's find a way up.
(If both James and Ashley/Kaidan are not present and the Marines are present)
Reece: You might need some backup sir. I'll come with you, Corporal your in charge.
Corporal: Yes sir!
(Reece becomes a squadmate) (His abilities are Frag Grenade, Marksman, Concussive Shot and Fitness) (His class is Alliance Marine) (If Marines are present and he joins you, the marines will stay put and not follow you)
(If James, Ashley/Kaidan, and the Marines are not present, you will be forced to go in alone with Liara)
(Approach the elevator nearby)
(Tapping on the panel, it will start to lift but the elevator will suddenly crash back down again, causing you to lose balance for a second)
Shepard: Everyone okay?
Liara: They've sabotaged the elevator. We'll have to find another way up.
Ashley/Kaidan: I'm fine (If not present and James is) James: I'm not crippled if thats what your asking. (If neither are present and Reece is) Just a minor throb in my ankle sir, nothing to worry about. (If all three are not present, noone talks after Liara)
(Objective Updated: Reach Archives Before Cerberus)
(Proceed as normal and lift the truck up using control panel lift)
Ashley/Kaidan: This is a secure station. How did Cerberus get in? (If not present and James is) James: This place was sealed up tight. How did these guys get in? (If neither are present and Reece is) I'm still confused ma'am. I was just on patrol when the alarms go off and the next thing I know me and my squad are fighting for our lives. How did Cerberus get in? (If all three are not present, nothing happens)
Liara: (in answer to squadmate's question, if there) Not sure. One minute we were getting reports of the Reaper invasion...The next, their was chaos. Didn't even realize it was Cerberus at first...
(If noone is available and question is not asked, Liara will say)
Liara: Cerberus must have gone to great lengths to gain access to this facility. To infiltrate it and kill everyone so easily...They must have had a inside source.
Ashley/Kaidan: Could they be working with the Reapers? (If not present and James is) James: Is it possible they could be working with the Reapers? (If neither are present and Reece is, he will offer no opinion) (If all three are not present, all goes silent after Liara's comment)
Shepard: Doubtful. But I suppose anything's possible (only if Ashley/Kaidan, James or Reece are present in squad)
(Proceed ontop of truck and run across onto the balcony, opening the door ahead)
(You witness a scientist get shot as he tries to flee)
Liara: Everyone, take cover! (If only Liara is in squad) Shepard, take cover!
(A marker will appear on the available cover up ahead saying *Take Cover*)
(Rush over and take cover, and you will overhear Cerberus hostages)
Scientist: Please, we only worked here.
Assault Trooper: We have orders to kill any witnesses.
Scientist: I'll do anything! Please, I have information...
Assault Trooper: Stop babbling and lets get this over with.
(If your not quick enough, he shoots the scientist in the head)
(If your quick enough and execute the right attack, you can grab the assault trooper, bring him behind cover and stab him with a heavy melee)
(If this is done, the scientist will flee out into the cargo bay just as the other 3 Assault Troopers open fire on you) (Dispatch of them and then move up to the door to your right)
Liara: We'll need access to the pedway. Controls should be nearby.
(If Reece is present)
Reece: Be careful, Cerberus troops were reported in that area.
(Step through already open door and run up into the room. Head left and you find a control room. In this room is a single Centurion who is messing with a console. You can easily sneak up on him)
Centurion: Hermes Team come in. Hermes Team, respond. That's an order. Damn idiots.
(He will continue to say this until you stealth assassinate him. Run up behind him and hold B to perform this. You will enter a third person assassination where you will get out your omniblade and stab the soldier in the neck before retracting the blade and throwing the body to the ground. If your a Vanguard or Adept class, you will instead grab them and slam a biotic fist into their face. If your a Sentinel, you will grab them in a headlock and perform a dual omniblade attack, slitting the Centurion's throat. If your an Engineer and Infiltrator, you will wrap one arm over in a headlock and use your incendiary omniblade to stab him in the chest. This can be performed all enemies except large targets such as Atlases, Brutes, Banshees and Geth Primes)
(Once the centurion is disposed of, grab all the goodies in the room before accessing the terminal as normal)
(Cutscene)
Liara: Shepard, see if you can gain access to the pedway.
(Liara will sit in one of the seats and Shepard will access the pedway controls)
Liara: I can't seem to access the livefeeds but...
(Camera fades in as it turns to a videofeed)
Ashley/Kaidan: Did you see that? Who's that woman in the vid? (If not present and James is) James: Who do we have there. Someone is where they shouldn't be. (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Hey, that's Dr. Eva Core. What is she up too? (If all three are not present) Shepard: Hey, who's that in the vid?
(All turn to videofeed)
(Before Liara can speak, the woman runs off screen)
Liara: That's Dr. Eva Core. She got here about a week ago (If Reece is present) Correct Sergeant. She got here about a week ago.
(Camera changes to Shepard on the terminal)
(Liara approaches Shepard)
(If any squadmates are available, they will continue looking at screen)
Liara: Any luck?
Shepard: Pedway's been locked out...
(They both stop as they hear the door open)
(Looking up, the camera stops at door to show 4 Assault troopers enter, followed by a Combat Engineer. The Engineer stops, using his omniblade to close and lock the door before turning to them. They open fire. Shepard, Liara and if you brought a squadmate, they will take cover)
Liara: There is construction nearby. We can get out on the roof through that door but we got to get past them first!
(Gameplay)
(Codex Updated: Combat Engineer)
(Using the control room as cover, you can easily eliminate the Assault troopers) (By this time however, the Enginner will have already deployed a Sentry Turret)
Liara: Stay in cover! That turret will rip us to shreds!
(Codex Updated: Sentry Turret)
(Using combined firepower/powers, the turret is easily disposed of. After that, its a simple matter of eliminating the Combat Engineer) (Once done, head up the door and begin bypassing it)
(A new bypassing minigame is introduced. The camera zooms in on the haptic interface and their are four locks to unlock; one at top, left, right and bottom. By using the minigame, align the symbols correctly (very similiar connect the dots) 4 times, each time a lock is unlocked. Once all locks are unlocked, the sequence is completed. Note: You don't have to do this if your an Engineer Class. For Engineers, you simply execute the usual bypass animation)
(Once through the door a prompt on the screen will say 'Press A to put on helmets')
(Cutscene commences with everyone putting on helmets)
(Go up to the door and it will open. Note: If you don't put on helmets before opening door, you will all be instantly killed and a mission failure will pop up on screen)
(Once outside, head up to the end and the ladder to the left)
Ashley/Kaidan: Storm's getting closer! (If not present and James is) James: That storm is getting too close for comfort (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Might want to step it up a little sir, that storm is getting really close. (If all three are not present) Shepard: That's a huge storm.
(Head down the ladder)
(You will get an 'eye' prompt once at the bottom of the ladder. Press and hold the assiociated button and you will spark a special cutscene of alliance marines desperately pushing into the Cerberus held Archives)
Marine: Don't let up! Keep pushing!
(Camera pans back towards Shepard as you regain control)
Ashley/Kaidan: What the hell? (If not present and James is) James: Where not alone after all. (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: That would be Henry's men. He's making a push. (If all three are not present) Shepard: Those marines could use some help.
Shepard: (ONLY in response to Ashley/Kaidan and James' observations) Looks like the Alliance is still putting up a fight.
Liara: That tram heads to the Archives. Once Cerberus is across, they'll be at the final security checkpoint.
Shepard: I think their already their Liara.
(Head left again and run along the path)
James/Cortez: Commander, do you read me? (said with static noises)
(Once at the end, pick up the Kassa Fabrication Chestplate and head up the ladder)
Shepard: Barely. Storm's causing interference.
James/Cortez: Tell me about. I've lost contact with the Normandy...what's y...(said with static noises)
Shepard: James/Cortez, I didn't read that. Repeat.
James/Cortez: Ashley.../Kaidan...(if James is left to guard exit) James...getting...over...med. Commencing...up...(said with more static noises)
James/Cortez: Shepard? Do you...(stops)
(Once at top, head right and up the ramp)
(At top, run and jump over gap and head left, inside)
Shepard: Damn it.
Liara: That storm's going to be in here very soon.
Liara: This airlock shouldn't be open.
Ashley/Kaidan: Doesn't look like it was forced (If not present and James is) James: No signs of damage, maybe someone just let them in? (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: I don't like this sir. (If all three are not present) Shepard: Doesn't look forced.
Liara: No, you'd have to override security protocols (If Reece is present) I don't either.
(Once inside, head left and run inside, your torch should turn on automatically)
(The room is dark, but the flashlight should help navigate the room)
Liara: Someone vented the air from this room while they were still here.
Ashley/Kaidan: Looks like they died trying to claw their way out (If not present and James is) James: Poor bastards. (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: My god... (If all three are not present) Shepard: This is too much...how anyone could do this...
Liara: This is brutal. Even by Cerberus standards.
(Head down the stairs as normal, grab any goodies or upgrades and take cover at the bottom, as the shutters will open and Cerberus will take a look)
Their will be 7 Assault Troopers in there with a single Centurion so plan your next move correctly, especially on Hardcore or Insanity)
Assault Trooper: Roger that, Delta Team out.
Centurion: We've lost contact with Able, Triarii and Hermes Teams. Were also unable to raise Bravo or Teltin Platoons. Their is a Alliance force in there somewhere and the doctor wants them dead. Check the next room.
Assault Trooper: Want me to shoot out the windows?
(Take out the windows and eliminate Delta team before entering the next room through the broken windows)
(Once inside, head right and into the next control checkpoint and access the terminal)
(Cutscene)
Liara: We need to pressurize the room first.
(Liara taps on console and camera shows vents releasing oxygen)
(Camera returns to Shepard, Liara and squad member if present, and they take off their helmets/masks)
Liara: There we go. We have access to the labs. They'll take us right to the tram station.
Ashley/Kaidan: Hey, looks like there's a recording of what happened here. (If not present and James is) James: Someone decided to take pictures (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Look, Security footage. (If all three are not present) Liara: And that security footage should tell us what happened here.
(They all turn to video as Shepard plays it)
Officer: Security station...come in? We're seeing some odd activity down here.
(image appears on all screens)
Officer: Our security protocols just kicked in. Everything's locked down.
(Eva walks in behind officer. Officer looks at Eva before returning to screen)
Officer: Doctor, I'll get you a report as soon as...
(Eva shoots officer behind recording officer, and then the recorder, and the screens goes blank)
(Screens switch to Eva messing with controls. Shows recording of the place venting, and people falling to the ground, suffocating)
(Screen goes blank and Shepard approaches terminal, turning it off)
*Damn it* (Top right of the wheel) *Bitch* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: I guess we know how Cerberus got in.
Liara: I should have realized it when I met her. I was just so focused on finding a way to stop the Reapers.
(Renegade)
Shepard: It was that Core bitch all along.
Liara: I should have seen it coming. I just was so focused on stopping the Reapers.
*Don't blame yourself* (Top right of the wheel) *Forget about it, let's move* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Stopping the Reapers is the only thing we should be focused on. Its not your fault (If you romanced Liara, you put a hand on her shoulder)
Liara: But what if were wrong? (Paragon Interrupt appears) What if there's no way to stop them? What if these are our last (Another Paragon Interrupt appears) days and we spend sccurying around trying to solve a problem we can't fix?
(Paragon Interrupted (both interrupts lead to same outcome))
(Shepard uses his hand to turn her around) (He will smile)
Shepard: Its not your fault (If romanced, he will instead hug her and then say it)
Liara: I'm sorry. Come on, we should keep going.
(Non-Interrupted)
Shepard: Come on, Liara.
Liara: I know, I shouldn't think that way. I don't know how you do it. You've always stayed focused, even in the worst situations.
*I have a lot to live for* (Top right of the wheel) *No choice* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: When there's so much at stake, I think about those I care about (if you romanced Liara) I think about you, Liara.
Liara: Thats a terrible burden (If you romanced her) and...I'm glad I can be counted among them.
Shepard: We'll stop them Liara, together.
Liara: Thanks, I want to be believe you.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Its us or them. There's nothing complicated to it.
Liara: Thats it? All you can think about it is who lives or dies?
Shepard: I can't be blinded by the falsehood of glorious victory. People will die Liara, its how they die that matters. Through Sacrifice, or cowardice. So who are you Liara? Savior? Or Coward?
Liara: Savior.
(Renegade (From previous dialogue wheel))
Shepard: Stop being so mopey and lets get this shit over with.
Liara: Yes...of course.
Liara: Okay. Door's open. We can get to the labs and tram station through there.
Shepard: Good. Let's move.
(Gameplay)
(Codex Updated: Dr. Eva Core) (Head over to the left side of the room and pass through the door that is already open for you)
Radio: Echo Squad, I want a perimeter set up around the tram station.
(Head right and you can access the weapons bench to examine your stuff (all this will be explained in Part 4)
(Collect any goodies in this room and then head further right and up the stairs and through the door at the top)
(You are welcomed to a long corridor where, near the end, 3 Assault Troopers stand in idle conversation)
Assault Trooper: Alliance forces are pushing. We just lost contact with Delta.
Assault Trooper: They must have alot of troops on this.
(once they spot you)
Assault Trooper: That's them! Take them out!
(another three will appear from around the corner, making 6 assault troopers to take out)
(The corridor has literally tons of cover, so taking them out is easy)
(As you move up however, 2 Guardians will make their appearence)
(Codex Updated: Guardian)
(With both guardians neatralized, move up and down the hallway)
(Once at the end, head left into the next corridor)
(2 Assault Troopers will be waiting for you, so dispatch of them quickly)
(Enter and the door at the end will open with 5 more assault troopers, 2 centurions and a Guardian entering)
(Liara can easily dispatch of the Guardian, so you and your other squaddie (if present) can handle the other hostiles)
(When a vast majority of the hostiles are eliminated, they will retreat behind the door and a Combat Engineer will lock it, leaving you a Sentry Turret. Destroy it)
Liara: Cerberus locked down that door. We'll have to find a way around it.
(Head over to the left and you come across a lab entrance) (You start to hear whizzing noises)
Ashley/Kaidan: Does anyone...hear that? (If not present and James is) James: I don't like the sound of that (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Oh shit...I know that sound...(If all three are not present) Liara: Goddess, I know that sound!
(Cutscene)
(Everyone stops and looks out window as a Cerberus gunship appears in front of the window)
Pilot: There they are!
Shepard: Cover! NOW!
(Everyone leaps to cover as the gunships fires its gatling gun) (Windows shatter and Shepard and his squad put on their helmets) (Two rockets impact the glass to the lab and squad jumps inside as gunships unleashes a new barrage)
(Once inside, you regain control)
(Gameplay)
Liara: Stay away from the windows.
Pilot: Lost 'em. Moving to cover next checkpoint.
Shepard: We haven't seen the last of them.
(Move through the room as normal (without the decontamination field of course) and pick up any goodies before entering the next room)
(You are met by a corridor along with windows. You see the gunship fly over the building and towards its objective)
(Head left and then right)
Liara: That's the tram station. Takes us right to the Archives. No doubt Cerberus has it locked down. Hopefully we can override from the security station without that gunship blowing us up. Its just through here.
(Marker appears *Tram Center Controls)
(Once halfway down, head left again and open the door)
(Cutscene)
Ashley/Kaidan: Look out! (If not present and James is) James: Holy Mierda! (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Shit! (If all three are not present) Liara: Move!
(Door opens and a turret at the end ceiling opens fire, forcing you into cover)
*Damn* (Top right of the wheel) *Get around it* (Middle right of the wheel) *You don't say* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Thanks for the warning (If James or Reece are in squad, he instead says) Turret at the far end.
(Neutral)
Shepard: We need to take that turret out.
(Renegade)
Shepard: No kidding.
Ashley/Kaidan: Is that the only way in? (If not present and James is) James: This is loco, is this the only way in? (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Smart bastards. Placed it here of all places. (If all three are not present) Shepard: Liara, is there anyway around this?
Liara: Its the only way I know of (If noone is in squad, she instead says) None that I know of.
*Stay in cover* (Top right of the wheel) *Be smart* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: We'll skirt around it. Stay out of its sights.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Don't be an idiot and stick to cover. I'd rather not pull your dead bodies off the ground. Too much cleaning involved.
Ashley/Kaidan: I'll move up first (If not present and James is) James: I'll draw its fire first (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: I'll draw its fire (If all three are not present) Liara: Go Shepard!
(If Ashley/Kaidan, James or Reece are present, they will run up the cover to the left) (The turret will fire, but miss) (Once behind cover)
Ashley/Kaidan: Don't let it target you (If not present and James is) James: That thing will rip your to shreds, don't let it get a beat on you! (If neither are present and Reece is) Reece: Stick to cover! (If all three are not present) Liara: You go first Shepard!
(Gameplay)
(Run up to the right cover piece where the marker is)
(The Turret will fire everytime it spots you) (Once your in cover, your squadmate will move up. If they are not present, Liara will join you behind cover)
(Continue this pattern until your behind cover in the open area. Now roll from cover to cover, avoiding the turret's attacks)
(Once at the far side of the room, you'll be out of its range)
(Enter through the door and head right, where you'll encounter 6 Assault Troopers, 3 Centurions and a Combat Engineer) (Take out the Engineer first, as he can set up a turret. Then focus on the Assault Troopers, as their numbers can become quite irritating later. Once all foes are eliminated, head for the console and press A on it)
(Cutscene)
(4 screens above appear with imagery of a Centurion and Dr. Eva leading her men through the Archives)
Eva: Set up a perimeter. No one else comes across.
Centurion: We still have teams on the other side...
Eva: Noone! And shut down those cameras. (She raises her pistol and destroys the camera, and the screens go blank)
Liara: Looks like they've made it to the Archives.
Ashley/Kaidan: And it doesn't look like they'll send a tram over any time soon (If not present and James is) James: And I doubt they'll just send us a tram. (If both aren't present but Reece is) Reece: And they won't be sending us a tram, thats for sure. (If neither are present) Shepard: And we've got no way over there.
Shepard: Can you override it?
Liara: The Archives are on a seperate network. Were completely locked out.
Ashley/Kaidan: Not completely. What if we could find a short-range transmitter-helmet to helmet (If not present and James is) James: What if we can find one of their radios? (If both aren't present and Reece is) Reece: Find me one of their radios (If neither are present) Liara: Shepard, if you can find a short range transmitter, we might be able to trick them into sending one.
Shepard: (ONLY in response to Ashley/Kaidan, James and Reece) And? (In response to Liara) I'll search one of these bodies.
Ashley/Kaidan: And then we convince them that were with them and the Alliance forces have been taken care of (If not present and James is) James: And then we tell them that the Alliance is finished and were one of them (If both aren't present and Reece is) And then we can convince them to send a tram. They'll think were one of them. (If Liara is the only one in squad, Shepard just searches the bodies until he finds a Centurion)
*Excellent* (Top right of the wheel) *An easy strategy* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Good idea. See what you can find.
(Renegade)
Shepard: I could have thought of that one myself, but it works. See what you can find.
(If Liara is the only one in squad, Shepard will find the Centurion and open his mask, repulsed by the husk inside. He will then receive the transmitter)
(Meanwhile...)
(Shepard turns to Liara, who is looking at him)
Shepard: What?
Liara: (If Ashley/Kaidan is present) The lieutenant-commander/major has become very capable (If James is present) I'm starting to like him already. (If Reece is present) I've always respected Reece. He's a fantastic soldier.
Shepard: (In response to Liara's comment on Ashley/Kaidan) Agreed (If Ashley/Kaidan are romanced) but she/he has always been like that. (In response to Liara's comment on James) He's a bit touchy on following orders, but I can't say he isn't a good soldier (In response to Liara's comment about Reece) He's a very capable soldier. Could use him on the Normandy.
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: Commander, I found something!
(Shepard runs over to him/her) (Liara turns back to the computer but stops as Shepard stops)
Liara: Was there something else Shepard?
*Reprogram Turret* (Top right of the wheel) *Nothing* (Middle right of the wheel) *Just thinking* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Reprogram the Turret if you can. We could use it helpfully in the ambush on the Cerberus forces.
Liara: An excellent idea. I'll get right at it.
(Neutral)
Shepard: Its nothing.
(Continues to Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece)
(Renegade)
Shepard: None of your business. Get back to work and worry about getting us to the Archives.
Liara: Yes...Commander (if romanced) ...Shepard.
(Door opens and Shepard steps towards Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece) (If all three aren't present, Shepard will stand behind Liara with the transmitter)
(Meanwhile)
Shepard: What've you got?
(Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece sits examining dead Centurion)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: He's got a transmitter in his helmet. If I can...
(She/he opens helmet and if Ashley, gasps in disgust, if the other three, they will reel in disgust) (Camera shows husk like face)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: Oh god, he looks like a husk.
*That's horrible* (Top right of the wheel) *Just another husk from Eden Prime* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Yeah, not quite. But they've definitely done something to him. (He crouches next to body)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: They? You mean Cerberus? They did this to their own people?
(Renegade)
Shepard: Get a grip. Its just husk, a dead one at that. (He crouches next to body)
Ashley/Kaidan: Of course, I just...made an observation (If James is present) James: Yeah. Its dead. Doesn't stop it from looking ugly (If Reece is present) Of course, sir. Sorry, sir.
(Shepard, now with the transmitter stands up)
Ashley/Kaidan: What if they had done this to you? (If romanced, she instead says) Now do you see why I'm worried about you? (If James is present) I'm glad your nothing like that (If Reece is present) Cerberus will pay for making such...monstrosities.
(For Ashley/Kaidan) *Yes, but it's unnessacary* (if not romanced) *They didn't* (Top right of the wheel) *Stop worrying about me* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon (Romanced Variant))
Shepard: Do you really think they changed who I am Ash?/Kaidan?
Ashley/Kaidan: I don't really know who you are...not since you sided with Cerberus. You were a great leader once. I practically worshipped you...loved you...
Shepard: Ash.../Kaidan...
Ashley/Kaidan: I'm just working it through. Just need sometime to figure you out, I guess.
(Paragon (Normal Variant))
Shepard: They didn't change a single bit of me Ashley/Kaidan.
Ashley/Kaidan: And I'm supposed to simply believe that? I want to, but I can't...I just can't...
Shepard: Lieutenant-Commander.../Major...
Ashley/Kaidan: I'll get used to it, I guess. I just need time to get used to the new you.
(Renegade)
Shepard: You need to get your feelings in check and worry about the mission. We don't have time to be thinking, but we do have time to be shooting.
Ashley/Kaidan: Of course, Commander (If romanced, she instead says) Of course, Shepard.
(For James) *You care?* (Top right of the wheel) *Even if I was...* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Oh Vega...you do care.
James: Don't used to it Commander. I'm just worried about being lead by a husk thats all.
(Renegade)
Shepard: Even if I was, I expect you to follow orders. Understood?
James: Can a husk even give orders? I thought they were stupid...
Shepard: Vega...
James: Sorry, Commander. Of course.
(For Reece) *They certainly will* (Top right of the wheel) *Draw blood* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Make sure your the soldier to make them pay Sergeant.
Reece: Yes sir!
(Renegade)
Shepard: Make them bleed Sergeant. Make them feel pain!
Reece: Um...yes...sir.
(Shepard gets out Transmitter) (If Liara is the only one present, he does same thing)
*Delta* (Top right of the wheel) *Send a tram* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Hello. This is Delta Team. Anybody there?
Centurion: Where the hell have you been? Never mind, whats your status?
(Renegade)
Shepard: Anyone there? Send the tram over.
Centurion: Hold on, I need identification first. What team is this?
Shepard: Delta Team.
Centurion: Where the hell have you been? Never mind, whats your status?
Shepard: Were at the tram station, waiting for extraction. All hostiles terminated. Facility clear of Alliance troops.
Centurion: Roger that. Echo Team will ride over and secure the station.
(Shepard will throw the transmitter away)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: Think they bought it? (If only Liara is present) Think their convinced?
Shepard: If they didn't, they'll figure it out soon enough.
(If you brought a squadmate, will Liara will join you outside) (If Liara is the only squadmate, you and her will walk outside)
Liara: (If you told her to reprogram turret) Shepard, I've reprogrammed the turret to fire on anything with a Cerberus IFF. Were good to go (If you didn't, she'll say nothing)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: We should get in position (she/he points at a pair of boxes down below) Flank them when they get off the tram.
Shepard: Good thinking (if Ashley) LC (if Kaidan) Major (if James) LT (if Reece) Sarge.
(Gameplay)
(Use the upper or lower spaces for cover, but if you got Liara to activate the turret it will majorly improve your chances of holding off the Cerberus force. Position Liara and your squadie, if you brought one, behind the crates in position to flank)
(Codex Updated: Indoctrination)
(When tram arrives)
Liara: Here they come!
(Doors open and you are given the enemy squad. 8 Assault Troopers, 2 Centurions and 2 Guardians) (Eliminate the Guardians as they can become a pain in the ass later on and then take out the Assault Troopers as their numerical superiority can be overwhelming on higher difficulties. Once all hostiles are eliminated, board the tram and press A on the panel to get it moving)
(Cutscene)
(Placing their helmets on, the door opens and the tram starts moving)
Shepard: Storm's getting worse. We better wrap this up quickly.
Liara: (pointing towards Archives) The Archives are right on the other side.
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: That and a squad of pissed off Cerberus troops.
Liara: Wait, aren't we forgetting...?
(Everyone turns to the left to see the gunship from before. It fires its missiles ahead of them, stopping their tram dead)
(Another tram arrives and boards theirs, while the gunships provides fire support)
(Gameplay)
(Objective Updated: Eliminate Cerberus Resistance in Archives)
Liara: That gunship has to go!
Ashley/Kaidan: Finally! Something hard to shoot at! (If James is present) Oh hell yeah! (If Reece is present) Lets do this, sirs (if neither are present, nothing is said)
(Run across onto other tram and eliminate all 4 Assault troopers and the Centurion)
Once done, find cover and utilize your various powers and incendiary ammo if you have it, to destroy the gunship. A marker appears over it saying *Destroy*) (The gunship only has armor, so it shouldn't be too difficult to eliminate) (Once eliminated, a cutscene starts) (The short cutscene depicts the gunship losing control and smashing into the Archives entrance, leaving wreckage everywhere)
Ashley/Kaidan: Thats sure to leave a dent. (If James is present) Merry Christmas assholes. (If Reece is present) Get off my land, Cerberus bastards! (if neither are present) Shepard: Thats gotta hurt.
(Press A on the console to continue the tram)
(The only resistance inside will be a few assault troopers and two Guardians)
(Once eliminated, head on inside. The door that Eva is meant to escape through will now have the gunship completed wedged in it, with a hole in the ceiling above it and wreckage all over the place, dead Cerberus littered all around it)
(Now continue as normal, pick up the Vindicator Battle Rifle, and then access the door to head inside)
(Cutscene)
(Shepard and Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece rush in first. If none of those are present, just Shepard rushes in first) (Liara quicky follows)
(Shepard gazes at ruins, lowering his rifle before racing over to it)
Shepard: (if present) Ashley/Kaidan (if romanced Ash/Kaidan) (if James is present) James (if Reece is present) Sergeant (if none are present, he says nothing)
(Ashley/Kaidan/James and Reece will go to secure the area. If none of them are present, nothing happens) (Shepard and Liara rush over to Archive and Liara accesses one of the terminals)
(They take off their helmets) (The Illusive Man's hologram appears behind them)
TIM: Shepard.
(Liara will spin around, pistol levelled)
Liara: Illusive Man? Now we know why Cerberus is here.
(She puts her pistol away)
TIM: You don't know the half of it. The Protheans left us these archives - a wealth of information - and its been squandered.
*Yes?* (Top right of the wheel) *Get on with it* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: And why is that so important to you?
TIM: Because it houses all the information I need for my ultimate goal.
(Renegade)
Shepard: What do you want?
(TIM looks at Archive and smiles)
TIM: What I've always wanted.
TIM: The data in these artifacts hold the key to solving the Reaper threat.
*Key?* (Top right of the wheel) *Like hell* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: I've seen your solution. Your people are turned into monsters.
(Renegade)
Shepard: And what? That key involves becoming the enemy?
TIM: Hardly. Their being improved.
Shepard: Improved?
(Camera turns to Cronos Station where TIM looks at a image of a Reaper)
TIM: That's what seperates us, Shepard: where you see a means to destroy, I see a way to control - to dominate and harness the Reaper's power. Imagine how strong humanity would be if we controlled them.
*You're wasting time!* (Middle left of the wheel) *You're deluded* (Top right of the wheel) *Over my dead body* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(If Shepard chose 'You're wasting time!')
Shepard: Earth is under siege and your busy hatching a scheme to control the Reapers?
TIM: I respect your tenacity Shepard, but we can't win this war without controlling the Reapers. Destroying them would be foolish.
Shepard: The only thing foolish is letting them live.
TIM: You always did choke on hard decisions. Luckily, I'm around to stop that.
*You don't have to do this* (Top left of the wheel, charm option) *Stop this crap* (Bottom left of the wheel, intimidate option)
(Charm)
Shepard: We can work together. With Cerberus at our side, we can work together to stop the Reapers and retake Earth. I'm building an Alliance, and with you at our side, I can do what you brought me back to do: stop the Reapers once and for all and end the cycle.
TIM: Your ideal is admirable Shepard, its a pity is misguided.
Shepard: If only you could see reason.
(Intimidate)
Shepard: Enough with this crap. None of these plans of yours ever worked except for Lazarus, and even that blew up in your face when I quit! Stop this delusional bullshit, and join me!
TIM: So misguided you are. There is a time for everything Shepard, and that time is now.
(Paragon (Previous Dialogue Wheel))
Shepard: You've gone too far. The Reapers will kill us all if we don't stop fighting each other!
(Renegade (Previous Dialogue Wheel))
Shepard: I'm going to stop you Illusive Man. You've gone too far, and this madness stops now!
TIM: I don't expect you to understand Shepard. And I'm certainly not looking for your approval.
(Rest continues regardless if you chose the charm/intimidate or paragon/renegade options)
(Camera returns to Cronos with Kai Leng stopping next to TIM)
TIM: I needed your help once, just as you needed mine. But like the rest of the relics in this place, your time is over.
*Fine with me* (Top right of the wheel) *This ends here* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: Just like yours is. Liara!
(Renegade)
Shepard: Enough talk. Liara!
TIM: Don't interfere with my plans Shepard. I won't warn you again.
Shepard: Duly noted.
Liara: Shepard!
Shepard: What?
Liara: The data its not here. (TIM's hologram disappears)
(Shows Cronos again where TIM sits down, Kai Leng standing by his side)
Liara: Its being erased.
TIM: Goodbye, Shepard.
(Returns to Archives)
*Find the source* (Top right of the wheel) *Fuck!* (Bottom right of the wheel)
(Paragon)
Shepard: How is he getting the data?
(Renegade)
Shepard: Damn it. How's he doing it?
Liara: Its local. Somone's uploading the information.
(Camera switches to Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece who are approaching a terminal)
(If neither are present, camera approaches terminal)
(Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece rush towards terminal and stop, gun pointed at Eva)
Ashley/Kaidan: Hey! Step away from the console! (If not present and James is) Hey! How about we step away from that console? (If both not present and Reece is) Ma'am, I'm going to have to ask you to step away from the console. Now! (If neither are present, camera shows Eva excessively working on terminal)
Ashley/Kaidan/James/Reece: Now! (They move forward just as Eva lunges out, kicking them and making them fall over. She moves back and stabs her omnitool through the console, destroying it. If neither are present, she will finish the upload and say) Eva: Goodbye, Shepard. It was a pleasure meeting you! (If Ashley/Kaidan, James or Reece are present, Eva will run past them and towards the exit. If neither are present, a renegade interrupt is available where you can shoot Eva in the leg)
(Renegade Interrupted)
(Eva is shot in the leg, but she keeps on running. Note: This is only available if neither of the three squaddies are present)
(Gameplay)
(Marker appears over Eva *Catch Dr. Eva*) (Codex Updated: The Illusive Man) (Codex Updated: Dr. Eva Core) (Codex Updated: Omnitool) (Codex Updated: Omniblade)
Liara: She's faster than she looks!
(Objective Updated: Pursue Dr. Eva)
(Chase after the doctor. She will go back the way you came)
(Once back inside she will attempt to close one of the doors, but due to the gunship crash, it will short circuit, allowing you to run through and out again. Remember that hole in the ceiling that the gunship left? Eva will run through it and you have to climb the gunship's remains to get there. You will fall onto the ground and continue to pursue her)
(A Cerberus shuttle will fly overhead and drop off two Cerberus Rangers)
(Codex Updated: Ranger) (Be careful about Rangers, they are like Centurions, except with jetpacks and they are armed with a Raptor sniper rifle. Their mobility gives them an edge, but they cannot escape the effects of stasis or singularity) Once eliminated, if you choose to eliminate them, the shuttle flies off and you continue pursuing Dr. Eva)
(Pursue her to the right and then left, killing the two assault troopers there. Note: You can just run past all enemies if you wish) (Be careful to avoid the incinerate blasts Eva sends your way)
Shepard: James/Cortez? You read me?
James/Cortez: (static)
Shepard: Cerberus has the data.
James/Cortez: (more static)
Shepard: Radio the Normandy, get them down here now!
(Once at the end, climb up the ramps to the left and you will be attacked by a gunship)
(Climb up the ladder at the end and the gunship breaks off)
(Cerberus shuttle rises at end of path)
(Cutscene)
(Dr. Eva leaps into shuttle and the door closes) (Shepard stops in his tracks, followed by his tracks, watching as the shuttle departs)
Shepard: Damn it, James/Cortez? Normandy? Anybody?
(The next scene depends on your choices. If you chose Cortez to pilot the shuttle, his shuttle will rise up alongside the Cerberus shuttle)
Cortez: Hello, Dr. Eva...and goodnight.
(He will then fire his main guns, shooting down the shuttle as it crashes) (He then lands on the landing pad)
(If you chose James to pilot the shuttle, then the same scene of him crashing the shuttle into the Cerberus shuttle happens, and his line of dialogue stays the same) (He then crashes his shuttle) (Once done, Shepard approaches the shuttle and James/Cortez steps out of it, depending on who piloted)
Cortez: I've radioed the Normandy. Their coming to pick us up. (If James piloted) Normandy's en route. They'll be here soon.
(If Ashley/Kaidan was sent to guard the exit, they will step out of the shuttle and go to help Liara up. If they were present in the squad, they will already be helping Liara up. If Ashley/Kaidan wasn't present in the squad, and James or Reece was, they will get up and approach the shuttle)
Liara: We need the data.
(Reece's marines appear and take defensive positions around the area. If you chose sneak option, they'll come out of the shuttle and take defensive positions. If you chose the Strike option, the corporal will salute Reece, but only if he was in your squad. If Reece wasn't in your squad, he will salute Shepard. If you chose sneak option, Reece still salutes Shepard)
(Banging is heard) (Ashley/Kaidan and Liara turn around to see the hatch to the Cerberus shuttle burst open and Eva steps out)
(Ashley/Kaidan will grab out their pistol, push Liara away and begin shooting Eva as she rushes forward. Eva knocks the pistol out of her grip, and grabs her by the helmet)
(Shepard will notice and come to Ashley/Kaidan's aid, pistol out)
Shepard: Ashley!/Kaidan! (If romanced) Ash!/Kaidan!
Shepard: Let her/him go.
(Eva keyes her comms)
Eva: Orders?
TIM: Finish her/him.
(Eva turns around and smashes Ashley/Kaidan's head into the shuttle wall, knocking her unconscious) Shepard: No! (If romanced) NO!
(Eva will drop her/his body to the ground and then turn to Shepard, holding Ashley/Kaidan's pistol. Shepard raises his pistol) (Eva smiles and lunges at screen)
(Gameplay)
(The next scene is a boss fight. This is reasonably easy, as you have better weapons and abilities then Eva. All you have to worry about is her incinerate power, and thats it. She has half shields, light armor and even lighter health. Once she's on health, she will rush you in slow motion and you must take her out. 3 shots anywhere will kill her, unless in the head, thats instant kill)
(Cutscene)
(Shepard shoots Eva again in the face, killing her instantly. He stares at body for a second before finding Ashley/Kaidan)
(Shepard throws pistol away as he runs towards him/her)
Shepard: Grab that thing! Bring it with us!
(James runs to pick up Eva's body, while Shepard crouches over Ashley/Kaidan's unconscious body)
Joker: Shepard, we have Reaper signatures in orbit!
Shepard: Ashley!/Kaidan! (if romanced) Ash!/Kaidan! Come on, you can make it (If romanced) I need you alive dammit.
(Shepard reaches under her/his arm and picks her/him up)
(He stops in his tracks as he sees the gunship looking straight at him)
Pilot: Your dead...
(A flash of blue light and hits the gunship and it explodes) (Shepard turns to see the Normandy hover above them)
(James, with Eva's body over his shoulder, enters the Shuttle Bay, followed by Liara, Reece and his men, Cortez and Shepard with Ashley/Kaidan over his shoulder)
(In the background, Reapers can be seen landing)
(Shuttle Bay doors close up)
(Normandy shoots at of Mars atmosphere)
(Loading Screen with Normandy in FTL)
(Medical Bay door opens and Shepard rushes in, Ashley/Kaidan over his shoulder, followed by James with Eva)
(Shepard lies Ashley/Kaidan gently down on the bed)
(James simply slams Eva's body into the opposite bed and leaves)
(Shepard will stand by Ashley/Kaidan with arms crossed. If Ashley/Kaidan was romanced, he will be hunched over, watching with worried eyes)
(Liara watches him/her)
Liara: Ashley needs medical attention. (Shepard nods. If Ashley/Kaidan was romanced, he ignores her)
Liara: We have to leave the Sol System.
Shepard: I know. (He nods again. If Ashley/Kaidan was romanced, he gives a unconvincing nod)
Liara: The Citadel is our best chance. We can find help there.
Shepard: Get us to the Citadel Joker.
Joker: Roger that.
Shepard: Hold on Ashley/Kaidan (if romanced) Fight hard for me.
(Shepard looks at Eva's body)
Shepard: Liara, see what you and EDI can learn from that...thing.
(Liara nods and begins inspecting Eva's body)
EDI: Commander, I'm receiving a signal over the secondary QEC. I believe its Admiral Hackett.
Shepard: I'll be right there.
(Loading Screen of Medical Bay)
And thats Priority Mars. Part 3: Priority: The Citadel I will be coming out soon. Are you still liking this? Or do you think it could be better? And what do you think of Reece? Permanent squadmate? Or temporary? Or maybe...war asset? Let me know what you think in the review section.
Well, back to To Survive II! :) I wonder what Tali and Shepard are going to do with Hellion?