In 2170 Mindoir was raided by batarian slavers, killing or enslaving the entire colony. It was thought that the first human spectre, Commander Shepard, was the sole survivor of the brutal attack. But when evidence that his sister is alive comes to light, his world is turned upside down. Profile has full description.

Continuation of Piercing the Veil. While on a mission in a vault of rare artifacts, Shepard spots a gift to bring back to Tali. What it brings out of the two of them surprises them both.

A story through the perspective of one of the most powerful and oldest biotics in the galaxy as she joins Commander Shepard in her fight against the Reapers. FemShep/Liara. Mass Effect and associated characters, and are owned by BioWare and EA. Ishtarte vas Alexandria and Hera Osman are mine.

Ever since she saw Garrus Vakarian, Leena Burke always loved him. The mechanic from the Citadel joins Garrus and Commander Shepard to protect the galaxy. On her adventures Leena will face danger, adventure, and possibly love. Only time will say if she will have the courage to tell the Archangel how she truly feels.

Deployed to patrol the Turian Fringe Systems the HNV Invictus is badly damaged and is forced to blind-jump with a damaged FTL drive, it's crew survived the ordeal, landing on 'humanity's doorstep the crew is rescued and the Invictus is scuttled, Humanity learning of the Hierarchy moves to put its best foot forward by bringing their wayward sons and daughters home. Alternate FC Fic.

A nightmare sends Jasmine on a midnight ice cream hunt when a familiar face shows up. Funny how he always seems to know when she had a nightmare. Post ME2/Arrival DLC, pre ME3 FShenko

When an unexpected delay prevents Shepard from reaching the Prothean beacon on Eden Prime in time, she makes a discovery that will throw the course of future history into disarray. Now, on the brink of a galactic extinction event, can Shepard defeat old enemies with a new host of allies? Can she turn the tide of darkness, or will she succumb to it. Find out in Vanguard of Vengeance

A grouping of disconnected shorts in the After story, serving as a bridge between After and the upcoming All That Matters

Cuillean Kiross wants to flee Rakhana with his wife and unborn son, but his employers have other plans he needs to fulfill obligations for—if he wants to be let free with some strings attached. Cuillean is promised freedom if he commits one final act of atrocity for the Gov'annon, and murders the clan Cahira—a host of drells and their families who took in an orphan by the name…

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.

SAM wanted to experience feelings through her? Well, buckle up, because Sara Ryder had a crapton. Game novelization, liberties taken.

The Reapers have arrived and are devouring all that stands in their path. Commander Scott Gardner and his team must give everything they have to rally the species of the Milky Way into an alliance to fight back before it is too late. Fighting a two-front war against the Reapers and Cerberus, losses are inevitable. Worlds will burn. Sacrifices will be made.

Our story takes place after Humanity narrowly avoids destroying itself and despite all odds manages to learn from its mistakes. Being a better, kinder species when they encounter another race in need they pull out all the stops to lend assistance.

There was a time when they both thought all was well in the galaxy. That time has ended. A chance meeting between a soldier and a politician may change everything, but where will it lead them? In a galaxy ablaze, what will rise from the ashes?

The Pulse is what the Quarians call the destructive wave sent out by the Citadel that destroyed the Reapers. It has affected their planet more than anywhere else. Desperate for answers, Tali is tasked - who is still on Earth helping Shepard recover - with finding those answers. What she finds could change everything - for her, for her people, and for those that have been lost.

Set in the Mass Effect universe with slight alterations. I do not own anything about Mass Effect. *Spoilers are included.*

The Citadel Council - an organization tasked with maintaining the peace, stability and prosperity of the known galaxy. It is a task they 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.

Coming to terms with being reborn? Doable. Finding out you're in the Mass Effect universe? Slightly more difficult. I know I'm no soldier material but I want to do what I can to help save the galaxy. To that goal I will become one of the worst beings in human society. A businessman and politician. A SI/OC-story of a different kind.

Shepard finds himself falling in love with the violent, complex woman known only as Jack. This is the story of their relationship from Mass Effect 2 and beyond. Rated M for language, violence and suggestive themes. Mass Effect 3 arc now in progress!

Kaidan realizes he isn't so alone. He is scared to tell MShepard how he feels.

The rise of Cerberus meant a lot more enemies and a lot more shadowy projects between its staff. Rated T for violence, death, and profanity.

Drabbles, offhand thoughts, lunatic ravings, and occasional bender induced Mondays. Ciao.

A continuation and remaster of Mal Cobb's A Measure of Salvation, a harrowing, intense, and visceral epic spanning from ME2 to ME3. Miri/Shepard pairing. Action! Mystery! Fluff! Adventure! Suspense! Chapters posted frequently, and would love to hear your suggestions! M for graphic violence, drug use, language, sexual content (Most of the content up till c.45 is Mal Cobb's work)

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.

Margaret Shepard was born to colonist parents on the agrarian planet Mindoir. Her whole life changes when Batarians kill her family and destroy her home. At 25 years old, she is Commander in the Alliance Marine Corps., tasked with a mission that will change the fate of the galaxy. Origins to Post Reaper War, Novel-Style. I hope you enjoy this retelling! Art Cred: Muju/DeviantArt.