In order to understand a particular culture it is required to know under which circumstances it has developed, and much can only be found in the legends and myths of said people. For the batarians it's the Pillars of Strength that give an account of their tenets of belief but also numerous myths.

Reegar. A very valuable asset to the fleet has a very strong sense of honor. There is nothing in this Universe that can get to this disciplined Marine..but what if there is just one thing that he cannot beat?

A story involving the Quarians using cross-breeding to repopulate their race and get back their immune systems. WARNING: Mature Themes Abound!

Step one was to make her believe she was beyond help. Step two was to beat the rebellion out of her. Step three was to create the Phantom. Step four took the longest. She had to become completely loyal to Cerberus. It took far too long, but eventually the girl was exactly what the Illusive Man wanted. Step five was unleashing her on the galaxy. Step five was their downfall.

2 years since Alex Shepard had been declared dead. 4 months since she reluctantly joined forces with Cerberus to help to investigate the source of the missing human colonies throughout the galaxy. It seemed like barely any time had passed since the fateful crash that led to her death. Unfortunately, it wasn't the same for Kaidan and her friend Garrus is left picking up the pieces.

A contract is proposed on the famous Commander Shepard. He knows little of Kai Shepard other than what has been on the extranet about her achievements and praises. Why is she now a wanted woman? Why is she starting to become more in his life? Who is this woman? Ararn Balak is based upon an OC I created for my series "Hollow Worlds" Song Title "Future In The End" by Evans Blue

The reapers have finally arrived, and the galaxy has pinned its hopes on Shepard. Sequel to Fallen Star.

Irikah meets Thane

On the Crucible, Shepard makes a choice. The consequences are unexpected, especially for the woman she left behind. Post Control ending.

She remembers a lot of things. The gold fields of grain, the smell of broken stalks in the harvest... The smoke and footsteps of alien feet, the blood that filled her nostrils... Follows the "I Remember Me" mission exclusive to the Colonist background. ※Part of the Master And His Emissary universe※

Prompt: Garrus writes an email to his mother who is dying of a disease similar to Alzheimer's Disease. What does he write? Shakarian.

Mercenaries for hire are not always up to no good. Sometimes, you just get lucky to find a bunch willing to do what is right. Enter the Storm Singers Mercenary Company, a small mercenary group who prefer doing just that. Originally a tabletop RPG, this is to archive their adventures and share their stories. Posted on AO3 first. Decided to put the separate stories into chapters here

An intergalactic threat discovered by the crew of the Normandy is dismissed. A terrorist organization Cerberus seeks out its Commander Shepard for help at any cost... Jack/mshepard Ash/Mshep a view of the struggle of the Normandy from the perspectives of the first human Spectre and his crew.

After everything the crew of the Normandy finds themselves in a unique position, living legends, in a galaxy they almost sacrificed everything to save. Shepard and Garrus have become symbols but now they have the chance to have the life they have always wanted to have. It is much easier when your partner is also your best friend. (As many survivors as possible, happy ending)

Sequel to Caius Vakarian. Caius is finally a Spectre and with a new threat blooming over the galaxy, he'll have to work with some unlikely allies.

Shepard finds herself drifting in a starry void. She doesn't know how long she's been there but she can hear Liara's voice. And she trusts Liara to guide her home.

An honest, long-form exploration of the events during and immediately after the end of Mass Effect 3, examining the consequences of Indoctrination, the control ending, and what it means to be Human. ※Part of the Master And His Emissary universe※

Ashley Williams shared poetry with her father for any occasion. She kept the tradition alive, in his absence. After her death, the words still echo throughout time and space. A response to a prompt to describe a celebration of Christmas. ※Part of the Master And His Emissary universe※

Nyreen hid in the vents in a desperate attempt to get some form of sleep amidst the invasion of the Adjutant plague. She finds an unlikely companion in a mottled orange creature with pyjak fur and unsettling turian eyes. A response to a prompt to write about Pets, and a loving reference to Alien. ※Part of the Master And His Emissary universe※

Admiral Tali'Zorah returns to the Normandy in the midst of two wars. She finds more familiar faces than she expected, despite her new placement in the War Room instead of the Engine room. A small character exploration of family and friendship.

After an unexpected reunion on Tuchanka, Shepard and Wrex fall into familiar banter as if no time had passed at all, and consider what might have been... A cheeky not-quite-romance of missed opportunities.

Liara's mother had always loved the color yellow. The color of young Suns, of brilliant, buttery flowers that smelled of light and honey... An introspective Character piece dealing with Liara's grief and healing from the loss of her mother. ※Part of the Master And His Emissary universe※

Shepard playfully demands Garrus join her for a romantic walk on the beach. Which would be all well and good, if the planet weren't completely inhospitable. (A playful take on a "Beach Date" prompt)

Jane Shepard and Kaidan Alenko, though both Earthborn, grew up in completely different worlds and have faced their own traumas. Closing themselves off to focus on their goals and paving a certain path - they thought their life was set. But when they first lay their eyes onto each other aboard the SSV Normandy - things change and realize life has more surprises in store for them.

Humanity has expanded beyond the Sol System, aided by the Charon Relays and homebrew FTL. But when First Contact on the borders of a frontier colony world goes sour, the entire galaxy will be blindsided by what a race unbound by the Mass Effect can do. A remake/reposting of 'Iron Hearts: The Shanxi Campaign.'