My AU retelling of the events in ME2, with a completely new take on Cerberus, the Shadow Broker, and the Collectors. Examines the themes of what exactly constitutes death and life, the line between revenge and self-hatred, and how small amounts of light can shine in every darkness. Not a happy ending. Includes my takes on Overlord and LotSB. Rated M for language and violence.

The Jedi thought that, by turning their greatest enemy into an unwitting assassin, they could grasp victory from the jaws of defeat, and safeguard the Republic, the democratic and egalitarian principles at its foundation, for future generations. Really, they should have just killed her.

The Citadel Council - an organization tasked with maintaining the peace, stability and prosperity of the known galaxy, it is a task they it had mostly excelled at since the Krogan Rebellions. The Councilors have the weight of the galaxy upon their shoulders and have to constantly balance the needs and interests of their governments and people... Competent Council AU.

A mixed story/documentation piece describing much of the technology of the ME universe, including that which is only found in the Premiseverse. Some light language and a few morally questionable research descriptions. As with all my documentation type stories, this one is free to use by anyone who needs is.

Documentation piece covering the history, organizations, and important individuals of the criminal elements of the galaxy which includes the Hutt Cartels, the Black Sun, and the Zann Consortium. Set within "Shadow of the Phoenix" and written by my author friend Xabiar. [Zann Consortium Complete]

Inspired by Silver Queen's "Dreaming of Sunshine." Ripples turn into waves and crash upon the shores of what is and what could be, and I was just someone else who got pulled under. I didn't realize that even a drowning person makes waves of their own. A SI OC story.

Sending Shepard back in time? Inefficient. Unlikely to produce significant changes to timeline. Sending the Illusive Man back in time? Difficulty level has increased. Jack Harper, The Illusive Man, is back where it all started. New Cerberus, New plan, and the Reapers watching, always watching. Sending a Hero back in time does nothing; Sending back this guy? Priceless. AU.

She knows this should be a game and yet she's here, as a series of 1s and 0s. An artificial intelligence. She has a chance to change everything. To fix everything. If only she could figure out what the hell was going on! Rewrite of CatalystEXE

Life as a ninja. It starts with confusion and terror and doesn't get any better from there. OC Self-insert. No pairings.

Cerberus's take on the SA. Follows the style of the the Cerberus Files for alien races, but this time going into the dark and ugly history of the Systems Alliance, changes in human culture, and details about the government, politics, and more, written by Minsta. Sort of my take on Renegade Reinterpretations, except more like 'bloodthirsty lunatic reinterpretations with an axe.'

Even after seeing their world burned, Humanity was able to stand up again, and push beyond their pre-war status and reach the heavens. But how will a hardened Humanity handle life among the stars? And how will others react to this aggressive newcomer?

Snippets from the D.O.S. story line.

Saren is dead. Shepard is dead. But when she comes back, Ian and I will be waiting. Let's see the Omega 4 relay try to stop us...assuming we even make it that far. Sequel to Welcome to the Family. Rated T for language.

It is said that War never Changes; Men do, through the roads they walk, but War does not. The Humans fought The First War, and alongside the Quarians, the Alliance stands tall against the Galaxy in the face of continued adversity. Now Humanity's place is challenged, their power tested, and age-old beliefs are shattered when a beyond-ancient species is forced onto the playing field.

The story of the Legacy Team in the First Contact War: Ahern, Kyle, Florez, Chu, and Saracino. A pre-ME1 quickfic covering some of the OCs from the main story as they go up against the Turian Hierarchy and then struggle to adapt to the changing lives they are forced into by surviving. M for violence and Ahern's mouth.

Approved one-shots based on Silver Queen's Dreaming of Sunshine fic. Composed of different POVs, AUs and snapshots of Nara Shikako's life. Synopsis: Life as a ninja. It starts with confusion and terror and doesn't get any better from there. OC Self-insert.

Shepard is probably the strangest person Liara T'Soni has ever met. He jokes at inappropriate times and doesn't take anything seriously. Luckily for Shepard, his past hasn't caught up with him yet and his lighthearted personality can cover almost anything up.

The first time he met her, she breezed into his city in search of information, the Thalmor on her heels, and she left nothing but questions in her wake. Now, the winter brings her back to him, seeking a sanctuary only he can provide. This time, his services will cost her - perhaps more than she is willing to pay. (Book Two of the "Archer's Paradox: Shadowmarked" quartet.)

Small snippets and one shots of some interesting moments, concepts and flashbacks in the long storyline of my AU OSaBC Series. Some hard language. Warning: possible glurge and angst, happy tears and fluff, and weaponized cuteness in the form of Wrex's son.

A series of documents examining an AU version of the Naruto world's history, starting with times long before chakra and ending up just after the end of the series, designed to flesh out and provide creepypasta to an otherwise silly world that makes very little sense. The Cerberus Files for the Narutoverse. Some disturbing concepts and imagery but nothing too bad.

A collection of Cerberus documents providing insight into alien history, biology, cultures and military forces of the hanar, drell, and vorcha. Tied into my alternative universe fics (Of Sheep and Battlechicken) and quite dark. Sort of my take on Renegade Reinterpretations, except more like 'bloodthirsty lunatic reinterpretations with an axe.' M for profanity.

A collection of Cerberus documents providing insight into alien history, biology, cultures and military forces of the batarians, quarians, and krogan. Tied into my alternative universe fics (Of Sheep and Battlechicken) and quite dark. Sort of my take on Renegade Reinterpretations, except more like 'bloodthirsty lunatic reinterpretations with an axe.' M for profanity.

Dr. Carol Dawson, a NASA Engineering and Public Relations consultant, is offered the chance to support an American-Japanese joint space program on the far side of the Gate. During her mission, Dawson must contend with superstitious natives, secretive officers, and a risky international plot with the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance.

When Percy saves a new, mysterious girl from a dark creature, his life is changed forever. When a Prophecy is made, this new girl is chosen to lead the quest to find the key that could possibly save the world as we know it. Percy/OC

Two and a half years after he helped Shepard destroy the Reaper Sovereign, Michael Liddle restlessly waits for the Commander's return. He knows what is coming, but will he be able to stop it? A continuation of Mass Effect: Interloper. Self Insert. Rated T for Terrific.

"There is a dead darkspawn on the hood of my car." How one modern man deals with his sudden appearance in Ferelden. Rated T for strong language, violence, and sexual situations. OCs plus the entire ragtag DA:O team.

A/U- In the 21st century, the Batarian Hegemony discovers a beautifully violent species known as 'Humans'. After deciding to enslave the entire race, and turn them into their own personal slave warriors, the so-called Masters of War must go against the Makers of Slaves. But is it truly possible to combat an alien threat, when your own species can barely even leave its only home?

When Shanxi was freed, Earth knew aliens were out there. What they did not expect was to find other humans already in the stars in a holy empire, and part of the Citadel. Twenty six years since First Contact, the Council prepares for two new human Spectres. And on the Normandy SR-1, Ashley Williams and her imperial counterpart, Shepard, begin the first round of evaluations.

A collection of Cerberus documents providing insight into alien black operations forces and the dark acts of their governments, and of some criminal groups. Sort of my take on Renegade Reinterpretations, except more like 'bloodthirsty lunatic reinterpretations with an axe.' M for profanity, images and ideas.

As proposed by AlsoKnownAsMatt, this is a collection of full interviews conducted by Emily Wong with various in-story characters as events move along. Storyline and Emily doing some investigative reporting between interviews. Part of the Of Sheep and Battlechicken Premiseverse, so watch out for hard language and violence at times.

Warning: Crackfic. What if someone hit the Premiseverse with a happy button, and Ahern was the Spectre that Shepard should have been? Will only make much sense if you are familar with the rest of my series. M mostly for language, and violence. Does not feature angst, conspiracies, or sanity, and it's Saren, Balak and Ahern against an enemy you will die laughing to behold.

When I was first reincarnated I did the very first thing any self-respecting man in my place would do. Check to see if I still had my balls. I did. The next thing I did was try to get my hands on some power. True Power. I chose the Rinnegan. And if I had to kill a few people along the way to get it, well, there was a war going on. No one will notice an extra body or two turning up.

What if there were no Humans in Mass Effect? What if there were Orks instead? The Council would have a lot less sleep, for one thing.

Commander Jules Shepard, a talented combat engineer of the Alliance Navy, decides that this time, they would fight the Reapers by their own means. A "What if Shepard didn't use the Crucible?" fic.

Nine months before the geth attacked Eden Prime, Shepard was dishonorably discharged for assaulting a superior officer. Soon after, she established a working partnership with Zaeed Massani, and the duo proved to be the most effective mercenaries in the Terminus. But when a chance encounter with a certain asari spectre turns violent, everything goes straight to hell. AU.

"Two to the head, but one gets up." Damn right. Even a bullet in the head can't keep this courier down. The lights of New Vegas glow on the horizon and one man holds the chip that can change the world. All she has to do is get it back. But business is never easy in the Mojave, and Brianna O'Reilly is part of something a hell of a lot bigger than a Platinum Chip. War never changes.

The Echo Shard . . . a relic from a time when the Protheans ruled the galaxy. Witness the Prothean Empire at its height, and watch as it falls prey to higher forces.

Survive, Adapt, Win. We did it once, we did it twice, we've even done it thrice. Apparently we're due a few more rounds. Zudjari Invasion The Great Mistake Relay 314 Incident. Cross over of Mass Effect/X-Com/Civilization:Beyond Earth [Primarily], I plan for it to become a ludicrously big worldbuilding project, and I hope you enjoy the stories I write within it.

When three people who each had a different childhood and experiences with the Systems Alliance join forces and find themselves on the SSV Normandy to help stop Saren Arterius the rogue specter. Also includes Oc's

Entire colonies are disappearing. The only thing standing between humanity and the Collectors are an extremist organisation and a once dead Spectre. Ian Shaw may have survived Omega, but as a suicide mission looms and old faces emerge, he's about to find the future he thought he knew may no longer be so certain. And that the past is never far behind. Cover by GeneralHarryHousin.

A continuation of the Alternative Universe story in "Of Sheep and Battle Chicken," as Major-Commander Shepard deals with her promotion, a series of threats that could take down the government of the SA, and the ramifications of humanity joining the Council. Includes Pinnacle Station and Bring Down the Sky. M for language and violence. FShep/Liara. Coauthor Progman. Now complete.

A collection of Cerberus documents providing insight into alien history, biology, cultures and military forces of the asari, turians, and salarians. Tied into my alternative universe fics (Of Sheep and Battlechicken) and quite dark. Sort of my take on Renegade Reinterpretations, except more like 'bloodthirsty lunatic reinterpretations with an axe.' M for profanity.

An in-universe summary of AU ME1 as told in Of Sheep and Battlechicken. Contains a timeline, character profiles, the important players and groups, and justifications for why things happen as they do later on in the series. Please note this is HEAVILY AU and should not be taken as a canon resource. Some disturbing descriptive images and medical terms, but nothing too bad.

There was a theory once, about Nemesis, the Dark Star. Stillborn twin to the sun, it wandered the void, black and cold, and every 25 million years, came back home. AU.

It's an impossible dilemma. The Champion of Kirkwall, or one of the Grey Wardens who brought an end to the Fifth Blight. One must live, and one must die. At least, that's what all conventional logic would suggest. Fortunately, the fade isn't too keen on logic. Or unwelcome guests. As far as it's concerned, they can both be thrown out the window.

Humanity is the purveyor of socialism to the stars, but their idealism comes at a cost. The bourgeois Council races plot against them, while in their own ranks hardliners split to form the Chariot organization. All the while, the threat of the Reapers looms against the galaxy. Commander Marat Shepard will rise to the task and do what he must, but it may cost him dear.

My AU retelling of ME1 in a darker, sinister universe. Much darker and more realistic views of the SA and the Citadel Council, a more dangerous, involved Cerberus, and a more conflicted Saren and Benezia. Changes much of the ME1 dynamic to remove plot holes with more focus on politics, military strategy, and space combat. Pairing is FShep/Liara. Rewritten through Chapter 65 so far.

The Enclave and Napoleon and Supermutant Pirates, oh my! What do these three things have in common? Come in and find out. This is the tale of the telling of the story of a war in the Bayou and the Mighty Mississippi. What will your Navigator find at the end? Game Masters and Designers invited.

Follows the N7 teams of the SSV Cambrai as they wage war on Cerberus and the Reapers. See the first chapter for details on submitting your own characters to the storyline . Mild coarse language/depictions of wartime violence.

We all know that Legion is deadly in combat. Rumors are he also is a gamer. Let's take a look at his interactions on the extranet...

We kicked the Collectors' asses. But now, we have the Reapers coming, threatening galactic extinction. Good thing we have the crew of the Normandy to try and stop it. And I'm in it to the end. Self-insert, sequel to MV2, various pairings.

Emelia Shepard, A.K.A. Em, Millie, Mils. Sixteen years old. Omega orphan. Single. Occupation: Courier. Likes: Parkour Dislikes: Archangel.

A complete rewrite of the original! Expanded notes on every aspect of the Systems Alliance, from ships, weapons, and armor to government, complete orders of battle, and more terms.

When Bryce Cousland's little spitfire scaled the Tower of Ishal and lit the beacon at the critical moment, King Cailan won a mighty victory against the darkspawn. The Blight, however was far from over. All other origins included, plus Hawke and his companions. Cousland/Loghain, Morrigan/Anders, Surana/Zevran, Fergus/Anora, and more. Half a million hits and still going.

Most people say heroes fight for others. But against a threat like the Reapers, everybody needs a reason of their own, however selfish it is. One hero fights on the battlefield with guns, bullets and soldiers, the other from the shadows with knowledge, lies and power. Together, they must force an unwilling galaxy to prepare for the Reapers.

Life had been quiet for Brynjolf and his organization, just the way a man in his line of work preferred it. At least, that was what he'd thought, until the day came when a starved and bleeding Etienne Rarnis stumbled back into Riften raving about the Thalmor - and a woman named Archer who'd saved his life. (Book One of the "Archer's Paradox: Shadowmarked" quartet.)

With the destruction of the Temple Ship humanity knew peace. XCOM never forgot their motto however, 'always vigilant, always reliable'

Mass Effect is a great game. A fun game. But the fun and games stop when it all becomes real...when I find myself on the Citadel, with the terrible knowledge of what's coming. Can one person really make a difference? I'm sure as hell going to try, because the Reapers aren't taking over this galaxy on my watch.

John and Jane survived the accident that killed their parents, but were cruelly separated. As John was molded into a paragon war hero, Jane grew into a no-nonsense problem solver - who solved her problems with her fists. Established M!Shep/Tali, eventual Garrus/Fem Shep. All chapters begin with a flashback giving John and Jane's backstories. Follows the events of ME3.

Post-war. Jack struggles to live a normal life, but really she can't do anything normally. Especially not romance. Jack/Miranda. Sadly, will not culminate in a threesome.

Commander Jane Shepard is horrified to accidentally walk in on her Asari daughter discovering the wonders of making out.

Many know the story of Mass Effect, from the Beacon to the catalyst. But what if The Reapers didn't just stay in the Milky Way, what if they had traveled to a different galaxy, say the Andromeda, to spread their "order." How would that affect the Reaper War? Rated T because I'm being paranoid, may go higher. Abandoned

They said 'War Never Changes', well let me tell you, there's more wisdom in that statement than I realized. After being torn from my home by an entity I would have *sworn* didn't exist, I've got to make a life in a universe I'd never thought I'd visit. Self Insert, several OC's present, Pre-Mass Effect 1. Rated T until further notice.

An asari exploration vessel discovers Earth in the 2030's...and the first contact scenario has incredible implications for both species. What does humanity look like through alien eyes? Where do they go from here? /-AU: no Reapers, completely disconnected from the plot of the games, but mostly faithful to the setting. Told from many points of view.

Entire human colonies are vanishing. To save humanity, the galaxy's best and toughest individuals come together to form an unlikely team, all led by one very specific man. Novelization of Mass Effect 2. Default Male/Paragade/Multi-Class. Shepard/Miranda. Poster by EpisodeSkywalker

After a science expedition gone wrong Liara T'soni finds herself stranded on a planet crawling with flesh eating creatures. Her only salvation lies in a man who is being haunted by more than just his past.

I shall give a detailed analysis on my opinion on how Mass Effect 3 should have gone. It will include the following; better missions, better inventory, better final mission, better endings, more battles, better multiplayer etc. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you what SHOULD have happened, in Mass Effect 3.

Four strangers; a human, a krogan, a turian, and a quarian; are stranded in London during the Reaper invasion of Earth. Forced together through strange circumstances, they'll need to work together if they hope to survive. Chapter 4: The Face of the Enemy.

It's the end of Mass Effect 3, and it sucks. Luckily Commander Shepard won't take it lying down. A collection of random alternate endings to ME3. This story is complete and utter crack. Rated M for language and adult situations. Shepard M and Liara.

Also known as Batsami Begins. In the aftermath of Amon's rebellion, Republic City is left in ruin. The question the Equalists posed was never answered, and now crime and war are surging. A new evil is rising, and the old protectors of Republic City cannot stop it. Now is the time for Asami Sato to take up the mantle of the Batwoman, and show this city that it's still worth saving.

Life is just a series of choices. Some of them big, some of them insignificant. I used to think it was easy to tell the difference, but after a seemingly harmless decision leaves me stranded in Mass Effect, I'm suddenly not so sure. Now, stuck three years before the events of the first game, I've got quite a few decisions to make. I just hope that I make the right ones. Self-insert

To save entire civilizations, how far will Liara descend into darkness? If she had known the answer on the beginning of this journey, perhaps she would never have started. - A standalone excerpt from my larger story, Control That Which You Cannot Destroy.

With Shepard gone and the crew disbanded, it should have just been two years waiting. Instead, Garrus and I face a new squad, a new station, new enemies, and a web of crime that's gonna take a hell of an untangling. Welcome to Omega. Welcome to Hell. Thanks to wielkiboss on DeviantArt for the cover.

Shepard's in lock-up, the Reapers are coming, and Garrus isn't going to sit idly by while the galaxy is lost. Garnering turian support means returning to Palaven, but returning to Palaven will involve answering questions—and facing stark realities—he's been avoiding for years. Written for the 2012 Mass Effect Big Bang.

Follow the adventures of Michael Liddle as he quite literally falls into the ME universe. A self insert covering the events of the first entry of the series. Follows the story of the Normandy crew and more as they strive to save a changing galaxy.

Small things that happen during the 'Limbo' storyline, 'Meanwhile' is what takes place back on Earth when Grunt finds a small survivor among the rubble after the Reapers. If Shepard managed to raise a bouncing krogan boy... how hard can it be to raise a squishy little human kid?

The publication of the Precipice Archives Report for the Third Citadel detailing the events since five billion years ago, how the attempt to save life led to its cyclic destruction, and how this affected the galaxy five billion years later.

When the Shadow Broker brings the Commander back, Cerberus is behind the colony abductions for unclear reasons, and a fallen hero of the Alliance who can foil even Shepard is at the head of it, it's just the start of a different Mass Effect 2... Complete

After a very unfortunate turn of events, I find myself hip deep in the Mass Effect universe. Why could I possibly be here? How can one teenager and an unexpected companion possibly have an effect in Mass Effect? I hope I find out soon. T for language [As of 3/8/18, in the process of revising early chapters.]

Forget Commander Shepard and Admiral Anderson; being responsible for organizing the construction of a doomsday device with that many zany races and organizations, Admiral Steven Hackett is clearly the true, most long-suffering hero of Mass Effect 3.

Shepard's crew, having had enough of some of her antics, has come together to compile a list of things she's no longer allowed to do.

One-shots during ME1 and ME2. With several species on the Normandy, it was rather obvious that differences between them would be mistaken at times. Continuing.

Perhaps this is what all Waterbenders are meant to be.

ME2- Tali notices Commander Shepard behaving strangely and fearing Cerberus influence enlists the other members of the original Normandy crew to investigate. Garrus, Tali, Joker, Chakwas and Shepard.

Honour the Chapter, honour the Emperor, honour the Imperium. Easy oaths to keep when in a world you can understand. Far, far harder, when a place steeped in heresy calls for aid and duty forces your hand to answer.

Power is not given. It must be taken - The Godfather III

SW: Kotor. Things go bad on the Star Forge