The reapers grand trap is extensive but not all-encompassing, their relay network does not have full coverage of the galaxy, covering at most only 5% of the galaxy. Inside one of these dead zones exists the Sol System and within that lies Earth, the cradle of Humanity, a species that exists outside the reapers plans

HMS Isaac Newton and HMS Alexander Fleming open the Shanxi Relay. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. The following course of events would lead to Humanity's first hot war in over a century, a war which could have exploded into full on Interspecies Total War, assuming of course the various human nations could even agree on anything.

An interpretation of the Netflix miniseries River in Mass Effect format. A detective for the CLED had a hidden love for his partner, although it is much too late, he still continues to love her. He now must traverse the world of law enforcement on The Citadel, while coming to terms with the woman he loves. M Human X F Turian

The war is nearly at its end, but what could happen after? A new story, please follow and leave a review so I know how I'm doing! Cover Art Credit: deviantart . com/jennifer-manzanera/art/Commander-Shepard-624130725

When Shepard has nightmares, Liara's there to sooth them away. Post ME3 drabble/fluff.

This is the full rewrite of the original Interloper, first posted almost ten years ago. Summary: 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.

In the prologue, Moria Shepard fights to find an alternative path from the three terrible choices laid out by the Crucible, desperately hoping for one that will honor the free will of those in the galaxy and maybe let her see Garrus once again... then Shakarian struggle to cope in the wake of the devastating changes caused by Shepard's decision. But will it be in vain?

It's been years since the Reaper War ended. The threat is over and all is well. Right? ...Right? Well here I am again. Couldn't stay away. I reckon a part of me will always dwell with these people and this galaxy and frankly, that ain't so bad. For those who haven't read Resolve this may not make much sense, so I recommend you start there.

Viridian... isn't from here. In fact, she's not even from this galaxy. Her mother was the Dragonborn that saved Skyrim, and she shares the gift from Akatosh. Actually, the gods of Skyrim are very present in her life, even in the Milky Way, so far from home. Follow along as she attempts to save the universe.

I'm not a good person. I've killed, and will continue to. However, here and now I have a chance to be better. To make the galaxy better and I'm going to take it. No matter what I have to go through, what I have to endure. I will help Shepard create a better galaxy, even at the cost of my life I will help create a better galaxy. Updates every Saturday.

AU: Humanity failed to conquer FTL, having no Eezo in Sol, but they did manage to overcome many other technologies which have allowed them to become the masters of their solar system, but what happens when the Citadel Council stumble across them in the year 3517AD? The Citadel wants their technology and Humanity wants out of Sol, but can a deal be struck? Heavy! focus on FC aspects

With friends and family at her side, Dr Liara T'Soni travels the galaxy, digging up the long-lost trail of the Protheans. Setting aside her life as an active Spectre, Shepard settles into domestic life (of sorts) to accompany Liara on her journey. Finally, a life full of peace, love and happiness becomes reality… and the long-awaited little blues get to make their appearance.

Every rule has an exception. Liara is the exception to Shepard's. ME1, result of my brain wondering what would've happened if Shepard and Liara had gotten together a little differently. FemShep/Liara

All Jack ever asked for in her miserable life was a cold beer and a good kill (and maybe a hot lay to celebrate both) but when she got recruited by Commander Awesome and her marvelous Space Knights, she finds out the hard way that even one seriously messed-up bitch can only go so far without cracking. And who would have thought that it needs a real maniac to mend a maniac?

"You stole her happiness," I hiss lowly, licking my teeth. "You stole his life." He tuts, "How can you steal that which is already forfeit?"

The Systems Alliance has came calling for Lieutenant Commander Havil Shepard to be humanity's hero once more, but fate intervenes before she can prove herself worthy of a role she doesn't want. When the rogue agent Saren crosses her path, it's nevertheless up to her to protect the galaxy by keeping fragile alliances-and herself-together. (constructive comments welcome.)

Wrex's contract into Fist leads him to a new opportunity with a Spectre. He never really thought about any relationships or mates due to the genophage but he's drawn to Shepard. She's a fierce warrior who doesn't take crap from anyone. Their relationship remains platonic but it's a struggle with their sexual tension that could never bloom. Her love for Liara makes things difficult

Falling in love is a slow process, influenced by the events and people around you. Mass Effect is such a big universe, that we don't get to spend much time seeing these relationships form. This is a "Missing Moments" type fic centered around John Shepard and Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, their budding romance, and how those aboard the Normandy work and live together through hell.

Mordin and Shepard forge a strange friendship over late-night talks, chess, and language.

Goddess of mind, goddess of heart - closed-off without consent, She cannot flourish; unlocked to the universe in trust and control, She protects from all outside influences. Only one sits atop the throne of Shepard's subjectivity. Ashley/FemShep, Liara/FemShep. Miranda/FemShep, Aria/FemShep. Power plays, intense loves. Renegon Infiltrator FemShep. Spans the Mass Effect Trilogy.

Based on the thought: What if Ashley had gotten the visions from the Prothean Beacon on Eden Prime instead of Shepard? / (Teeth-Clenched Teamwork to Friends to Lovers, Ashley's POV, Alt. Universe - Canon)

Tali'Zorah was just looking for a worthy pilgrimage gift, but is sucked into the adventure of her liftime instead. At the helm: Commander Shepard, greatest hero of the Alliance. But with a life of violence and loss behind him and the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders, Tali soon finds that perhaps John Shepard needs her just as much as she needs him... Mostly Tali/Shepard POV

AU:(No reapers, Humanity lost first contact war) John Shepard is abducted from his home and sold as a slave. When a strange power awakens within him, he sees this as the chance to destroy "the alien oppressor". However he learns that the galaxy isn't so black and white. Meanwhile forces conspire in the shadows of the galaxy, and he must decide if freedom is the right of all beings.

In the years since her family was killed, J.R. Shepard has learned to put the personal aside in favor of the professional. But as the galaxy's crises become her responsibility, as she gathers around her the people who will aid her, she finds a new family, and love that she never expected, and will have to learn how to put the two halves of herself back together.

Long before the Compact and the ill-fated demise of Rakhana's future for many of its peoples, the story of Thane Krios's origins unfolds for several families meant to come together and be torn apart in the hope of survival from the Terje Tierra—a system of "towers" that assigns each clan among the continent so using it to control the Fates of one and other. Thane's remarkable….