Joker never had the greatest luck. Lucky to be born alive and just as lucky to not get court marshaled when he took the Normandy that one time... but his luck ran out as it seemed he was never able to confess to a certain someone until the worst time possible. Grief makes a man do crazy things... like joining a terrorist organization and convincing his friend to do the same thing.

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

Protected by the tierrea of Tyrannus, Dahnna and her brother were once untouchable by th'anes—ruthless assassins governed by the Craig's ruling heads of clans. An excursion to Umay, wherein lies the capitol of the Birutise'aha, a plot to assassinate a privileged drellahna is thwarted by Dahnna's brother, inadvertently killing the would-be murderer…

[The Paths We Are Given, Part 6] Anhur, 2185. When Shepard is captured by a batarian gang bent of revenge for the destruction of Aratoht, Thane and Garrus mount a rescue mission. But will their feelings for her be their greatest strength... or their greatest weakness?

Shepard is an elite mercenary, she has a top notch crew and the best ship in the galaxy. What could go wrong, well to start it off there is Saren and his army of Geth which is causing a lot of trouble leaving the council to hire Shepard and her crew to go in off the books to deal with the issue. Warning this story contains Futa, if you don't like don't read.

With Sovereign defeated, the galaxy can rest, but only for a moment, as the Reapers still lurk on the outskirts. During this whole ordeal of events, among the SSV Normandy, two souls grew close with each other, but before they could join as one, an unknown enemy separated them, claiming the life of one, leaving the other sunk in grief... or so they thought.

After awakening from her coma, very much the worse for wear, Commander Shepard has to negotiate her position in the world and slog through the tumultuous process of rehabilitation, both mental and physical. Fortunately, or unfortunately if you asked the beleaguered commander, she has two Xeno pains-in-her-butt to help carry her dead weight.

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

Direct continuation of Debt and Repayment. In the aftermath of their emotional night, Tali and Shepard discuss its ramifications. After being faced with the ending of this special moment, Tali decides to make it yet more special. Rated M for sexual content.

Después de seis años de la caída de los Segadores, Garrus vuelve a la Tierra para reencontrarse con sus compañeros y homenajear a Shepard, que murió en la ultima batalla en la Ciudadela. Allí descubirá que hay más de una mentira sobre la muerte de la Comandante. Fanfic sobre el videojuego. Todos los personajes, mundos y demás le pertenecen a Bioware.

Shepard was alive, dammit, and Wrex would do whatever it took to bring her home. A look backwards at Shepard's recovery, life, and happiness after the Reapers were defeated - as seen by an old krogan.

Mass Effect 3 Ending, just written as how I wished it could of ended.

The Collectors have been destroyed. Commander Gardner knows that, soon, he will have to turn himself in to the Systems Alliance to face judgement for his work with Cerberus. However, Just because the Collectors are gone and the Reapers have not yet arrived does not mean the galaxy is any safer. There are loose ends to tie up, and Scott's team will be with him the entire way.

Brought back to life by terrorists and thrust straight back onto the frontline, Commander Scott Gardner must raise a team to take on an elusive, sinister enemy. Friends, old and new, must fight together as one if they are to succeed. Their journey into hell will either forge them into the greatest fighting force ever seen, or spell doom for them all.

Commander Scott Gardner ends up embroiled in a desperate race against time when a Human colony is attacked by a galactic hero-turned-traitor. Through visions seen only by him, he learns that the entire galaxy, and all its denizens, are in terrible danger. Will their leaders listen? Will he and his friends be enough to stave off annihilation before it is too late? The fight is on!

Shepard is not dealing with the arrival of the Reapers, and the following events well at all. Joker tries to be there for her.

"The galaxy is going to try its best to forget you. I know that now. But I never will." The events between Mass Effect 1 and 2, as told via C-Sec Officer Garrus Vakarian's communication logs. Continues the storyline from "Access Granted: SSV Normandy SR-1" - but can be read as a standalone by anyone who is familiar with the events of the games.

The Charlatan and the Pathfinder have an undeniable attraction, the type that renders a selfish, reckless passion in a person. The type that forces them into a tug of war between their desire and their responsibilities. The type that leads to blood and betrayal and a grief-stricken turian out for vengeance...

Against all odds, Shepard and the crew of the Normandy have defeated the Collectors. Understandably, they wish to commemorate this triumph with a party. Shenanigans ensue.

The Reapers are gone. Shepard is dead. And as Garrus tries to put down an old enemy, and Javik plans to put himself down, fickle fate lands them on the same planet. A 50,000 year old failed mission and an insane mercenary thought to be dead have combined into a deadly powder keg that they'll have to work together to defuse. Somehow.

Omega's reclamation comes at a heavy price. What other challenges must Aria face upon her newly reinstated throne? / Obvious Omega DLC spoilers, paragon.

The Reaper war is over, organics have won. Another war has already begun, with all alliances broken up due to the loss of comms, mass relays and guidance. Kaidan and the remaining Normandy crew must figure out how to get home. Shepard is injured, Gemma is lost and Kaidan is heartbroken. Can a happy ending become of all this loss and destruction?

While on the mission of Operation Overlord, the extent of Cerberus' war atrocities becomes clear to Miranda. She knows she owes Jack an apology for being so insensitive. Relationship grows during canon through Mass Effect 2 and 3.

Commander Hayden J. Shepard of the SSV Normandy recruits an elite recon squad to cross a turmoiled galaxy in a desperate race to stop the return of an enemy who holds no mercy. To prevent this outcome, Shepard must act outside the limits of the law without remorse and hesitation. Her only imperative is to preserve the safety of civilized life in the galaxy - at any cost.

"Ask yourself, if put in a situation where you were going to die regardless, would you go down fighting to protect, or at least the illusion of protecting your loved ones, or would you run away?"