They thought themselves invulnerable, invincible, and infallible. They thought themselves the apex of all life, they thought of themselves gods. But in their arrogance, the reapers would make a fatal mistake. They would not notice some Prothean refugees discreetly moved both nearby mass relays away form the primitive humanity, thus cutting them off from all reaper influence.

A single spark can ignite a flame that will consume the lives of many. From a battle over a lonely relay, to a treaty signed on a space station that has acted as the crypt for a thousand civilizations, this is the first contact war

If EDI was able to frown, she would have. It was the second time in a few days that both Normandy's commander and weapons officer had woken up at the exact same moment. And both showed the same signs of physical and emotional agitation. (Tags: ME2; canon divergence; friends to lovers; mutual pining)

I was chosen because I had thought it through and because I knew what pain and suffering was. Now I have the chance to see if my ideas can help Shepard save the galaxy. SI.

The continuation of Mass energy

10 years since the war ended. The last mass relay is built and Normandy's crew gather for its activation. But something goes awry and an explosion opens a rift. Sucked through space and time into another universe 3 years before the Reaper Invasion. What will Shepard change? How will it change her? Inspired by Found by Kate Shepard on AO3 Beta edits by Kogarashi: Progress 6/20

The War was lost, after nearly thirty thousand years of space exploration humanity and their alien allies were on the brink of destruction. The Long War with the Reapers had ended in their imminent defeat. With only Sol left to stand against the Reaper onslaught. Thus, a desperate gamble was attempted. To bring a second chance and defeat the Reapers once and for all. [AU]

Commander Shepard and the crew of the Normandy try to adjust to a galaxy reeling from the costly victory against the Reapers. However, when a new threat emerges and threatens galactic peace, Shepard and the Normandy embark on one final mission.

The sequel to 'Intro to the Soterios Cycle : What Came After'…A story about heroes diminished to slaves, first—and forever—loves, broken promises and broken hearts made in the fires of pain and loss, and the forgery of legends into lies.

Commander Circe Shepard is well acquainted with death. Her life is full of death. But for Shepard, living is harder. What happens when the fight is over? Set against the backdrop of a galaxy in upheaval, 'Taproot' is an exploration of duty, change, love, and most of all, finding home. This story takes place in the 10 years after the Reaper War.

After stopping the coup attempt on the Citadel, Kaidan re-joins the crew on Normandy, with a lot of questions for Commander Kacey Shepard about her time with Cerberus. It's about time he got an explanation! A causal retelling of Mass Effect 2 and a slight AU for Mass Effect 3. KaidanXFemShepard

Before the end. Before they reunited. Before Cerberus. Before the SR1 was destroyed. Before the Reapers. Before Saren. Before the beginning. A collection of stories for Shenko lovers chronicling all the moments before and in between those we got to see in-game. Shenko romance.

New version posted Dec. 30, 2022. In this war, there's no where safe to flee to — just one very fast ship, her (in)famous commander, her ace pilot, and all the people they collect. A Star to Steer Her By sequel.

The Reapers are coming, but nearly all remain blissfully unaware of their encroaching doom. In this time of false peace, many find themselves in the company of unlikely allies, driven together by a strange mixture of fate and necessity. This is the story of one such crew, the exploits of whom shall color a final chapter in the history of the galaxy as we know it. (SYOC - Open)

A rewrite of one of my older stories: The Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the ocean, and for millions of years has kept its secrets for itself. In the year 1960 a team of scientists made the first dive to the Challenger Deep. What they discovered was something that would forever change the course of human history.

The Protheans eliminated the Reapers but their population has dwindled to hundreds and unable to continue their empire. How the story would go without the Reapers. FemShep.

Connie Shepard was a simple, colony kid living a quiet life with her family on Mindoir. That is, until one day, a group of batarians slavers attacked the colony, murdering her parents. When a turian officer from C-Sec shows up in an attempt to help, it throws the girl's life onto a path that she never could have imagined would be possible!

Ghosts will haunt true leaders throughout their lives despite self-absolution; preventing the soul from obtaining peace. Shepard will face this trial. On the point of breaking will she pull through or will she fall? Mass Effect is owned Bioware. Decided to resubmit so all can enjoy again.

The Systems Alliance launches multiple programs as an effort to mend humanity's image to the galactic community as a whole, as well as expose the marines to other species to facilitate proactive collaboration. Ensign Shepard signs up for research patrol duty as her first assignment. [Slight AU: Jane and Liara meet 10 years earlier than the events of ME1. Co-author: HappyMistake].

Cerberus has spent billions of credits trying to bring Commander Jane Shepard back from the dead, and despite the odds it seems to be working. Then a saboteur inside of Cerberus makes his move and Shepard's resurrection takes a horrific turn, leaving both the Alliance and Cerberus scrambling to control the situation...all while the Collectors begin their harvest of humanity.

Reyes Vidal... Sara Ryder. Two different people with two different goals in Andromeda. Could it really work? Or would secrets, lies and new dangers tear them apart? Based on my own Ryder from the game. All other characters are owned by Bioware.

For generations, countless souls were looking in bright stars wanting to find better life for themselves. They all believed that universe will accept them with open hands. Truth unfortunately, can make even the brighter of star looks dim.

This is an in-universe document story covering the history, ideals and formation of the Teriminus Clan. Includes a great deal of heretofore unseen history about the fringes of the galaxy, and the basis of the Terminus Systems even existing. Written by the mighty Xabiar, with inputs from several members of the Editing Gang. Some of the concepts will be mature.

Garrus' thoughts and feelings regarding Commander John Shepard were easy to understand and explain: He respected and admired the human Spectre and would follow him into hell in a heartbeat. His feelings regarding his crewmate and friend, Lieutenant Jane Shepard, however, weren't as clear cut. She'd taken up residence in his head and wouldn't leave. Parallel AU, Part 3 in progress.

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.