Hey everyone, thanks for the reviews from all of you, I appreciate it and hope you continue supporting me. Anyway let me exlain about this chapter, this chapter is different then the usual ones. I have shown you the military side of the OSA this chapter will show the civilian side of things and I hope people won't take offense on a few things.

Now Answering Questions:

Guest: I am sorry you still feel that way about EDI, but she is no different really, both characters were played by the same actor. As for Grunt, I don't know I might change his name for the hell of it. :)

December, 4 2685/2185

Normandy SR-2

Conference Room

In the conference room, Shepard and Toha were talking about past events that has transpired since, Shepards death. And Shepard was surprised as hell when he found out. "The Jiralhanaes have a seat on the Senate? I never thought that would happen."

Toha nodded his head. "Indeed! But their role on the Senate is much closer to a support role for our troops on the ground. My people and yours still have majority control when it comes to naval operations."

Shepard was happy for that at least. "Still the Jiralhanae on the Senate is a shock. I always thought the Kig-yar were more likely to have a seat in the Senate; they have good naval tactics and they're one of the richest OSA races. When it comes to trading they are number one."

Toha nodded. "They are indeed, but it was either them or the Mgalekgolo."

Shepard nodded his head and changed subjects. "Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

Toha nodded his head. "There is a fanatical and overzealous group of Sangheili calling themselves the Servants of Abiding Truth. They continue to believe in the old Covenant religion. They are not a threat to us, but we should be careful if we ever encounter them."

Shepard didn't like the sound of that. Religious fanatics were never a good thing. "Thanks for the Intel." But just as Shepard was about to leave there was a look on Toha's face that concerned him. "Anything else on your mind?"

Toha moved over around the table. "Just wondering when we will face the Collectors."

"Not soon I'm afraid. There are a few people I have to recruit before we can take the fight to them. Also we will be making a stop at the Citadel to pick up a few things." replied Shepard

Toha nodded his head and decided to head down to the Main Battery room on deck three.

Serpent Nebula

Widow System

When the Normandy dropped out from the Relay, they were immediately targeted and fired from Citadel forces. Shepard contacted the Citadel fleet telling them to hold their fire. But the Commanders of those ships ignored it. Shepard then gave the order to return fire and the Normandy took out three frigates and damaged two cruisers. But in that moment, a dreadnought Shepard had never seen before jumped into the battle and was about to fire on the Normandy, but stopped when they got a message from the Citadel Council to allow the Normandy through.

Citadel

OSA Embassy

Shepard was really angry at the Citadel fleet opening fire on his ship and wanted to make it known. But when Shepard entered the Ambassador's office, they were already in talks with the Council. "You attacked our ship, with our people on it and you expect us to pay for the damages done to your ships?" screamed Udina

"Those ships had Turian lives on them and you dare spit on their sacrifice?" shouted Sparatus.

"Your ships attacked ours, it had every right to return fire and from what we heard. The Commander ordered your Captains to stop firing." said Obligation

Valern shacked his head. "We warned you and the OSA Senate, that if we ever discovered any Cerberus ships in our area of space, that we would either destroy or capture the vessel and label anyone on board as terrorists."

Alia Kallam'ee had enough of this. "And we warned you if you tried such actions we will not hesitate to attack."

Tevos just brushed that off. "In the past you may have made demands to us and we bowed to your whims, but things are different now, and we will not back down from what have said. And as for Commander Shepard, we will allow him access to the Citadel. After all he did save the Citadel and us from Saren and the Geth. Good day ambassadors."

The Council disconnected the comm. to the OSA embassy. Udina noticed, Shepard for the first time since his talks with the Council. "Shepard!"

Shepard walked up to Udina, while the other two ambassadors went back to their stations. "I see the Council has grown a pair since the last time I saw them. Especially the Asari Councilor."

Udina was really agitated by the whole meeting. "They think that because of their new toys, they can stand up to us now, but they clearly underestimate us if our frigates can take out theirs."

Shepard was confused, until he remembered the dreadnought he saw and the others like it around the Citadel. "You're talking about those new dreadnoughts guarding the Citadel! I'm surprised the Council can make them that big."

Udina nodded his head. "Yes! Those dreadnoughts are the result of collaboration from all three Council races and the studying of Sovereign and Geth technology. They also have equipped it with the Collector's own particle accelerator weapons they use on their ships."

Shepard remembered reading about the Collector ships; they had weapon capable of hurting them. If the Council had that now, it would make them a serious problem for the OSA. "Anything else I should know about?"

Udina nodded his head. "They have also have made significant upgrades to their own soldiers when it comes to infantry weapons and equipment. We have also heard rumors about their own super soldier program they are attempting to make. No word on its location or their results."

Shepard was not concerned about that, he knew there was no super soldier program better than the Spartan program. "I have to get back to work, but I need a favor from you." Udina was hesitant, but agreed. Shepard pulled out Aria's data pad and gave it to Udina. "These items are here on the Citadel, I need you to get them for me and send them to Aria T'loak."

Udina was shocked to hear that. "Aria?! Surely you can't be serious?"

Shepard nodded his head. "I am, and if you want to stay on Aria's good side, then send her those items. I have to go."

Shepard then left the embassy and back to his ship.

Serpent Nebula

Boltman system

Bekenstein

The Normandy dropped out of Slipspace and headed to the OSA colony Bekenstein. The Normandy docked at the port on the planet. Shepard along with Mordin and Toha walked out of the Normandy and onto a Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) trains for transport.

Bekenstein

Milgrom

Train ride

While on the train ride, Shepard had a good look out in the capital city Milgrom, he was impressed with the city. It was a mixture of Human and OSA race mix structures and buildings. Also holographic build boards with a different assortment of advertisements from different companies in the OSA: the Traxus Heavy Industries branch, Tterrab's wind power division, COBB Electronics, Nygren Industries branch. All these companies originated in UNSC space, and have been making a killing in sales from its products in Citadel space. The only competition they faced so far, are the other OSA race companies that make similar products.

Bekenstein

Milgrom, Downtown

Shepard and his squad soon left the Maglev and got into an automated taxi. This taxi was made by AMG Transport Dynamics, which specialized in luxury vehicles like The Capri Sports SUV. This taxi was made to be more space-efficient, so that people wouldn't have to be huddled up together. It was an anti-gravity taxi that took flight into the air of Bekenstein. Shepard put in directions on the console which put the taxi in autopilot, before he turned around in his seat to converse with his squad. "Okay guys, according to the dossier, Kasumi Goto is here on Bekenstein. She was a hard person to find even for Cerberus."

Toha nodded his head. "Indeed! Her skills as a master thief are legendary; her skills could be compared to a Sangheili's…if she were any better, then she'd be a Spartan."

Mordin listen carefully. "Such skill would be beneficial on current mission. Yes! Must acquire Ms. Goto if we want mission to succeed."

Shepard agreed. "Yes, but first we need to visit the governor of Bekenstein."

Toha looked at, Shepard with curiosity. "What for?"

Shepard looked at Toha with concern. "According to Cerberus, the Governor of Bekenstein is Donovan Hock: he's a wealthy business man and a corrupt politician, from what I read."

Mordin was confused. "If he was corrupt, why not OSA remove him from office?"

Shepard shook his head. If only things were so simple. "The people voted for him and if the OSA impeached him it could cause insurrection. They need to obtain hard evidence to evict him out of office, but until then he stays. As for why we're meeting him, he's after Kasumi too. What for? I don't know. But we'll find out soon enough."

The taxi then stopped in front of a mansion, Shepard and squad walked out of the cab.

Bekenstein

Governor's Mansion

Donovan Hock's Office

Shepard was being taken to Donovan Hock's personal office, while the rest of his squad had to remain in the lobby. After a tour around the mansion, Shepard walked into Hock's office and was greeted by a man wearing an expensive suit; he had dark hair and speaking a strong Afrikaans accent. "Commander Shepard, it is an honor to be meeting you."

The man got up from his chair and extended his hand out for a shake. Shepard was polite and took the governors hand, but tried not to break his silver spoon fed hand. "Thank you for meeting me, but I'm surprised you knew who I was."

Hock chuckled. "I am a man who takes into account of famous people who come to my planet to escape the common life of the galaxy, and you are infinitely famous Commander. Some would compare your fame to a certain Spartan in the UNSC." Hock then walked over to his desk and pulled out a cigar and lit it.

Shepard took a seat in the opposite direction of Hock. "Excuse me if I get straight to business, Governor. I am here on an important mission. I am looking for a certain person."

Donovan Hock had an unpleasant look on his face. "I assume your referring to Miss Goto, no?"

Shepard leaned back in his chair and lifted his right leg and rested it on his left knee. "Yes! I need her for my mission."

Hock got up from his chair, still holding his cigar and went to his window. "I am afraid I cannot let you take, Kasumi from this planet. Right now she is trapped here and I intend to keep it that way until I capture her for what she stole from me."

Shepard got up from his chair with a serious look on his face. "Well this is the part where I stop trying to be friendly, and start getting hostile."

Hock just shrugged. "Do not think you can intimidate me Commander, I have faced much worse opposition then you. Now our time is over and I suggest you give up your search for Kasumi, my men are all over the planet looking for her and it will only be a matter of time." Shepard had a very unpleasant look on his face and wanted to punch this guy, but restrained himself. "In the meantime, I wish you and your friends a fine day in the capital of Milgrom and enjoy what we have to offer."

Shepard walked out of Hock's office, leaving Hock to himself as he walked over to his desk and activated his personal communications. "This is Hock, I want you to follow my guest wherever he goes. I want to know what they do and who they talk to while on this planet."

"We'll be on our way sir," said the other party, "he won't leave our sight."

Bekenstein

Milgrom

Downtown

In the cab, Shepard told his squad what happened during his meeting with Hock. Toha was not pleased and made it known when he slammed his fist on the glass from his side cracking it. "He has no right to interfere in our mission."

Shepard nodded his head. "I agree, but it's not like we can force him. And the OSA Senate is too busy preparing for war with the Reapers to be concerned with some corrupt Governor."

Shepard then noticed a shady vehicle behind him and made a suggestion. "You guys hungry? I'm pretty hungry and I know the perfect place for us to go get something to eat."

Toha looked at Shepard as if he lost his marbles. "Shepard, I believe now is not the time to consume sustenance as we have a long journey ahead to find Miss Goto."

Shepard looked at Toha with a calm expression. "I think Mordin needs to try some of the OSA's finest cuisine first before we go out hunting."

Shepard redirected the cab to the Milgrom commons area.

Bekenstein

Milgrom

Jim Dandy's Roadside Diner

Shepard and squad walked into Jim Dandy's roadside diner and took a seat at a table. A human female waitress wearing old style cowgirl clothes took their orders. Shepard ordered Alt Burgundy with Moa Burger with Chips, Toha ordered Fried Thorn Beast Ribs with Iced Dosiac Mead, Mordin was having difficulty to choose on what to eat, Shepard ordered for him a BLAST with Chee-Z-Snax.

As the group was waiting for their meal, Shepard decided to let them in on why, he dragged them here. "See those guys over at the bar?"

Toha took a small glance and nodded his head, but Mordin went straight to the point. "Those men were following us in a car two cars behind us. Have not spent much time on planet to have anyone angry enough at us to warrant extra set of eyes." Mordin took a deep breath and continued. "Only conclusion: Hock sent them to keep eye on us. Should be eliminated when chance arises."

Shepard and Toha looked at Mordin with surprised looks."Did tell you was former STG. Skills not that rusty to know when we are being followed."

Shepard straighten up from his surprised expression and took charge. "We don't need to kill them, but lose them and I have a plan: when the time comes sneak out the back." Shepard got up from his seat and left the others. In that moment one of the guys also left and went in the same direction as Shepard.

After a few minutes, the fire alarm went off and people began leaving their seats in an orderly fashion line out the front door, but Hock's men went straight to the table where Shepard's squad was sitting at, but after they got through the crowd they were gone.

Bekenstein

Milgrom

A few blocks away from the diner

Shepard, Toha, and Mordin made it out of the diner unnoticed by Hock's men and were walking down casually on the sidewalks of Milgrom. While passing by, Mordin took notice of the many abundant different races on Bekenstein from both the OSA and Citadel and was very surprised to see Turians on the planet. "Impressed with colony for culminating so many different races from across the galaxy."

Shepard agreed. "It is impressive, almost makes you forget about how the Council and Senate are at each other's throats."

As they walked, they could see that there were many races sitting outside from restaurants eating fine cuisine from the OSA. Asari eating pork ribs, Salarians enjoying a fine variety of fruits from Earth, but the most famous are the ghoma from Harvest and the dabashii from Reach. While OSA races such as the Unggoy preferred eating their fine foods from their home planet, such as the Fried Mud Wasps, Boiled Zap-jellies, Roasted Shade Crabs, and Crumbled Irukan.

After walking a good enough distance from the diner and taking another path, Shepard received a call from the Normandy. Shepard activated his Omni-tool and connected to the video link. On the other side was Miranda."Shepard! What's taking so long in finding the next dossier?"

"We've run into a bit of a snag Miranda. The Governor has unfinished business with Kasumi and doesn't want her to leave the planet; he knows I'm here for her and sent his personal men to follow us. We manage to get away from them, but the trail is running cold and Hock's men may be closing in on her. I need to find her first and get her out of here, are there any other leads I can go by?" said Shepard, determined not let Hock win.

Miranda began checking and got back with Shepard. "Shepard, I may have found something that may lead you to Goto. There is a Sangheili night club in the capital, that's known for information about important individuals, I'm sure they have a trace on Goto."

Shepard lifted an eyebrow and had look of confusion. "Sangheili night club?"

Miranda nodded her head. "Yes, Shepard. Is there a problem?"

Shepard shacked his head. "No! It's just surprising to see a Sangheili owning a club, instead of being in the military is all."

Miranda then gave, Shepard school lesson on a races own culture. "Sangheili are a sentient species, Shepard and they have social life too you know. They aren't just a bunch of robots who charge in the middle of the battlefield every second."

Shepard didn't like Miranda's tone. "Do I have to recount certain wars the Sangheili took part in, during their time in the Covenant?"

Miranda didn't like being shot back at when she made a statement and disconnected the line. Shepard looked at Toha. "Do you know anything about this bar?"

Toha nodded his head. "Only that is looked down upon by older veterans of wars and those that work there are shameful for taking a life of a common worker instead of a soldier."

Shepard wasn't getting much from Toha and hailed a cab to take them to the club.

Bekenstein

Milgrom

Night time

Blue Moon Night Club

The taxi stopped in front of the club, Shepard, Toha, and Mordin got out of the cab and stopped in front of it. The club was called Blue Moon, it had a holographic image of a blue moon with an Asari, a Quarian, and Human females on it in a seductive position. Shepard walked into the club and the minute he got in, he was stopped by a Jiralhanae bouncer carrying a menacing-looking shotgun that was obviously of his people's design. "You boys in the military?" he asked.

Shepard was not intimidated, but he could tell that this bouncer was more than competent. The way he carried himself screamed 'veteran soldier' in at least six-hundred different languages. "We are."

"Are you here for work or pleasure?"

"Work, we're looking to hire someone."

"You boys better not make any trouble…because if you do, then I'll do more than just pump your guts full of lead, are we understood?"

"Clear."

"Then welcome to the Blue Moon…and if you're about to do a hit, then please take it outside."

"Will do."

Upon walking into the club, Shepard's first impression of the club was how big it was on the inside; he saw many different races from OSA and the Citadel in the club and was really surprised to see them in a Sangheili establishment. Shepard looked around some more and was surprised to see Asari, Quarian, and Human dancers. Shepard saw the bartender and walked over to him. The bartender was a Sangheili and took notice of Shepard and his group walking up to him. "How may, I help you?" asked the Sangheili in a very polite manner.

Shepard looked at what he had and was not surprised by the assortments of drinks he posses, but was surprised to see boxes of Sweet William Cigars. "Yeah! Can I get a bottle of Ontam Ice Brandy shipped to my ship at the port?"

The Sangheili nodded his head. "Very expensive bottle in OSA space, but I see you have good taste Human. What did you say your ship's name was?"

Shepard gave him the name and the Sangheili began pressing on his holo keyboard. Toha stood next to, Shepard. "Ontam Ice Brandy is very strong substance, be careful, Shepard."

Shepard nodded his head. "Don't worry Toha, I can hold my liquor well." The bartender finished up and went back to taking drinks. Shepard decided to get some information from him. "I'm surprised you let Citadel races enter in your bar."

The Sangheili was moving around behind the bar getting drinks ready, but still talked to, Shepard. "I don't care if they are from the Citadel, I will not turn away paying customers." said the Sangheili with a grin.

Toha on the other hand was not happy. "Dishonorable! You are a Sangheili, you dishonor your father for working in such a place!"

The bartender didn't take any offense to what Toha said. "And you old war veterans need to lighten up. So what if my dad was upset about my career path? I enjoy every minute of it." looking at the Quarian dancer.

Shepard took notice of this. "I see you let Asari and Female Quarians and Humans dance. Why?"

The bartender took a couple of bottles and placed them on the display case. "The Asari attract all species both Citadel and OSA. Female Quarians often attract Sangheili, Quarian, Human, and Turian males, while the female Humans tend to attract Human, Quarian, and Drell males. They bring in plenty of patrons to this establishment."

Shepard nodded his head and had to admit it was working from the looks of it, he could see from the dancers the groups they were attracting and the Asari attracted the most, even a Jiralhanae was attracted. "How come Sangheili females don't participate?"

Toha answered this one. "Many of our females would rather die than disgrace themselves doing this. And for a Sangheili, to be attracted by another species is also looked down upon."

Shepard looked at Toha. "So you're against interspecies relationships?" Toha nodded his head. "You know six hundred years ago back on Earth, Humans were against interracial relationships, but over the years people have gotten used to it, and today they are mingling with other species, but most prefer the Asari."

Toha looked away from Shepard, as he still could not bring himself to accept such things. Mordin soon got into conversation. "Very surprised to see Asari as dancers in this establishment, but not surprised by outcome. Many races in Citadel space find Asari attractive, glad to know OSA races are not so different from us."

The bartender explained about the Asari. "The Asari are from the colony on Esan, they come here to make a living."

Mordin nodded his head. "Ahh! Very nice, independent colony would need money to buy certain goods."

Shepard then turn to the barkeeper. "So what's the latest news you have heard lately?"

The Sangheili stopped what he was doing and leaned in on Shepard. "Depends on what you want to know."

Shepard went straight to the point. "I need to find someone fast before the Governor does."

The Sangheili nodded his head and told a male Quarian behind the bar to take over for him. He got out of the bar and motioned Shepard and his squad to follow him.

Blue Moon

Bake Room

The Sangheili took Shepard, Toha, and Mordin into his office. "Who is it you are trying find?"

"A master Thief called, Kasumi Goto, She's Human." said Shepard

The Sangheili walked over to his chair and sat down, he began activating his console and typing in the information. "This master thief is known to very powerful people, but not well known in the public, she keeps her identity a secret, but lucky for you I know where she is, but it comes with a price."

Shepard nodded his head. "What do you want?"

the Sangheili grinned. "Money of course and this is what I am asking." The Sangheili wrote down the number and Shepard gave him the amount. "You will find her at a tea shop in this area."

Shepard took the information and motioned his squad to leave.

Bekenstein

Jade tea and spice shop

Shepard, Toha, and Mordin walked into the shop and was greeted by an Asian man in his thirties. Shepard walked up to the man. "Hello, I'm looking for someone who might be here in your fine establishment; a woman."

The man smiled. "I am afraid you must be mistaken, this is only a tea and spice shop, The only women that come in here buy my products and then leaves."

Shepard was a master of knowing when a person was lying. "She goes by the name of Kasumi Goto."

The man flinched at the name. "And may I ask what your name is?"

"Commander Shepard, of the Normandy."

"Please enter the password." The Asian man said.

Shepard gave him the password. "Silence is golden."

The man motioned them to a wall and pressed a button, revealing a secret passage. Shepard and squad walked in.

Jade tea and spice shop

Underground

Shepard and squad kept walking until they reached a door, when they opened it there was a woman in a black hooded clothes drinking tea, she took notice of Shepard and his squad. "Commander Shepard, I was wondering how long it would take you to find me."

Shepard was surprised. "You were aware of me?"

Kasumi nodded her head. "Of course, it's nice to finally meet you, Commander Shepard. Kasumi Goto. I'm a fan."

"Thanks I guess." said Shepard. He looked around the room and back at Kasumi. "How long have you been here?"

Kasumi put her tea down and thought about it. "Too long fro my taste, but better than being in Hock's prison."

Shepard could only agree, but went straight to the point. "What brought you to Cerberus?"

Kasumi then explained. "That's a bit of a story. Short version, they were looking for me, so I trailed them to find out why. Turns out they were looking for someone to join you on an important mission... and were offering a serious signing bonus."

"Has Cerberus filled you in on the mission?"

Kasumi nodded her head. "Honestly I'm shocked they didn't come to see me sooner. My fault for being hard to find, I guess."

"We need to get going, I spent too much time on this colony." said Shepard

Kasumi nodded her head. "That makes two of us, but unfortunately we can't leave as long as Hock, and his men have every port out of here covered."

Shepard had to ask what made her a target. "Why is Governor Hock after you anyway?"

Kasumi had a grin behind her hood. "That's a secret, but enough of the question: we need to get out of here. Any ideas?"

Shepard began thinking of what to do. Before long, a light had illuminated the dark recesses of his brain. "I have a plan."

Bekenstein

Milgrom Port

Shepard, Toha, and Mordin were walking towards the Normandy, but were stopped by OPF. "Commander Shepard, I am afraid will have to detain you under charges of conspiracy with a known criminal."

Shepard wasn't surprised, but had to make it look like it. "What evidence do you have?"

The man pulled up a picture of Shepard and Kasumi talking to each other. "Come with us." Shepard had no choice, he relinquished his weapons and went with the officers.

Toha and Mordin continued to the Normandy, they were in full effect of the plan.

Milgrom Port

OPF holding station

After waiting for thirty minutes, Donovan Hock appeared with bodyguards, he took a seat opposite of, Shepard. "Leaving so soon, Commander? I would think you would like to see my fair city much longer."

Shepard leaned on the table. "In case you haven't noticed, we're at war. The longer you keep me here, the stronger the Collectors become."

Hock brushed that off. "You can leave and fight your little war, I just want Kasumi. Tell me where she is and I will let you go, with a fine bottle of my most expensive collection of wine."

Shepard crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair. "I want a million credits and a bottle of 1999 El Castillo del Lobos merlot."

Hock was impressed with Shepard's taste. "Very well then, where is she?"

"She is hiding at a tea and spice shop called The Jade." said Shepard

Hock was a little suspicious. "If you knew where she was, why did you not recruit her?"

Shepard shrugged. "I tried, but she refused and I can't leave here empty handed."

Hock was still not convinced. "So you betrayed her! Does not sound like the great Commander Shepard I have heard. How do I know you're not leading me into a trap?"

Shepard thought about for a second. "You don't, but you want her badly more than I do."

Hock activated his Omni-tool and pressed a few buttons. "You will remain here, if we do find her then you will be released and the money will be transferred to your account along with the bottle." Hock got up from his chair and walked out of the holding room.

In that moment a hooded woman de-cloaked next to, Shepard. "Well that worked out better than I imagine."

Shepard got up from his chair and turned to face the woman. "You're telling me!" said Shepard not convinced. "So do you know how to get out of this place."

Kasumi looked at Shepard feeling offense. "Please, remember who you're talking too, I am the best at sneaking in. Getting out won't be a problem."

Bekenstein

Milgrom

Jade Tea and Spice shop

Hock and his men arrived at the shop and started tearing the place apart, until they found the secret door. Hock's men went in first and when they reached the end, they saw Kasumi sitting down holding a cup of tea in her hand. Hock came in the room with a smile on his face "I thought you were smarter than this Kasumi," he taunted as he activated his Omni-tool and transferred the money to Shepard and the bottle of wine, "officers, arrest this woman!"

The police officers moved in to arrest the subject only to be shocked to find out Kasumi was nothing more than a hologram! "Damn it! Call our men at the port! Tell them to…" Before long, the whole room was engulfed in flames, killing everyone in the shop. It was a good thing that the owner was out, and had this place insured.

Serpent Nebula

Boltman system

Space

The Normandy left Port Milgrom and jumped into Slipspace as soon as they got the signal from the explosion.

Normandy SR-2

CIC

Shepard walked into CIC and went to the galaxy map, exhausted from his whole two days journey on Bekenstein. Cerberus already began covering up Shepards involvement on Bekenstein with explosion that killed the Governor and calling it a gas leak. Shepard didn't feel any remorse what he had to do, Hock was corrupt politician and was glad he got rid of him in office. As for Kasumi, she settled comfortably on the Normandy's Port Observation deck, the bar and entertainment center. The only good thing that came out of this was that the Normandy is fully stocked and, Shepard got a million credits. He now focused on his next dossier, which would take him to Pragia.

Nubian Expanse

Dakka system

Pragia

Normandy SR-2

The Normandy dropped out from the relay and headed to the colony. Pragia was one of the few Agricultural Worlds near the Mass Relays that provide plentiful food for OSA colonies and independent colonies the OSA place under
their protection. The Normandy opened its bay doors and out came the Kodiak, heading for the planet.

Pragia

Kodiak shuttle ride

Shepard, Miranda, and Jacob were all in the shuttle heading to the Cerberus funded Teltin facility on the planet, Shepard was looking at the dossier on the person named subject zero, but not much was put in the dossier. "Do you two know anything about this person we're picking up?"

Miranda had an unpleasant look on her face. "Only that she was a mistake and I can't understand why the Illusive Man is placing her on such a critical mission! He expects me to help you succeed, but I don't see that happening with her on board!"

Shepard turned to Jacob for answers. "Subject Zero, aka Jack, has a bit of a temper, especially when it comes to Cerberus. So you can probably guess what happens when the two of them are in the same room."

Shepard could only imagine. "If she has a problem with Cerberus why is she still with them?"

"She has nowhere else to go and Cerberus would find her no matter where she hides." replied Miranda

Shepard looked out the shuttle and saw ocean. "We're over water?" He looked back at the other two, but both Miranda and Jacob had com faces. But before Shepard could ask, the shuttle started slowing down.

The shuttle made a stop over the middle of an ocean, but after a few seconds a circular structure raised from the ocean and opened its doors. The shuttle descended down the circular object and docked in the hangar bay.

Teltin Facility

Hangar Bay

The teltin facility was created for the sole purpose of increasing biotic potential in Humans, and so in order to protect its secrets the Illusive Man created the facility underwater in the lowest reaches.

Shepard, Miranda, and Jacob stepped out of the shuttle and were greeted by the facility's operative. "Commander Shepard, I am Dr. Smith. Welcome to the Teltin Facility."

Shepard looked around before replying. "Interesting place you got here, an underwater facility. Never seen one of those before."

The operative took great pride in his home away from home. "Yes, an achieving feat of engineering and imagination. Well I'm sure you would like to take a tour..."

Miranda soon cut in. "As much as Shepard would love to see it, we have an important mission to complete."

Smith nodded his head. "Very well, follow me."

Teltin Facility

Training Room

As Smith guided the group through the facility, Shepard wanted to know more about Jack. "Excuse me, Dr. Smith what can you tell me about Jack?"

Smith had an unpleasant look on his face. "Jack is one of the angriest people I have ever met, but she is a fine example when it comes to the future for biotic potential in Humans."

"According to her dossier, she is called Subject Zero. Does that mean she was the first in your experiments?" asked Shepard

Smith nodded his head. "Yes she was, there were other subjects, but Zero remained our best hope."

"Is there anyone else who is equal to her in your project." asked Shepard

Smith hesitated for a second and replied no. He then stopped at an area called training room. "Jack should be here, she is scheduled for training."

When Smith opened the door, the first thing, Shepard saw was three guys wearing armor were flown back against the wall. Shepard was wondering what happened, until he heard a woman cursing at the three guys. "You guys are a bunch of fucking pussy's! My grandma could do better than that and she only has one leg!"

Smith took the group into the training room. Shepard got a good look at Jack and was surprised to see the nearly half-naked woman with a shaved head and tattoos everywhere on her body at least the ones, Shepard could see. She immediately became agitated when she saw Smith and Shepard. "Who the hell is this?"

Smith introduced, Shepard. "Jack, this is Commander Shepard, I told you about..."

"Yeah, I know!" said Jack anger in her voice. "Why should I even go with him?"

Miranda soon stepped in. "Shepard there's no point in bringing her with us, she'll jeopardize the mission."

Jack chuckled when Miranda stepped up. "Well if isn't the Cerberus cheerleader. How's the arm?"

Miranda stared at Jack with venom in her eyes. "Better, how's your leg."

Jack chuckled. "Still kicking bitch, no thanks to you."

Smith was about to get in between these two, but Shepard stepped in. "From what I've seen you're in a bad situation, and I'm going to get you out of here."

"Shit, you sound like a pussy. Why should I listen to you? You're a Cerberus lapdog."

Shepard got close to Jack and went on the offensive. "That's Commander Lapdog to you when you're on my ship. If you want, you could stay here and waste your time with weaklings…" looking over to the three guys Jack knocked down. "…or you could put that biotic power to some good use and join my team to fight the Collectors. I've heard that they're a better challenge than these amateurs you have to deal with!"

Jack was thinking and made up her mind. "So when do we leave?"

Shepard simply smiled—it was hook, line, and sinker! "Now would be a good time."

Nubian Expanse

Dakka system

Space

The shuttle docked in the Normandy's hangar bay. Joker then took the Normandy to the mass Relay and left the system.

Teltin Facility

Science lab

Dr. Smith was looking at a cryo pod, when his assistant came in. "Sir I reported to the Illusive Man on Subject Zero's departure."

Smith nodded his head. "Good work, prepare the other subjects for the next phase, The Illusive Man wants status on it before the end of the year." Smith looked at his data pad and reviewed projects to come in the next couple of months: Project Phantom and Project Phoenix.

"Sir I have to ask: without Subject Zero here, who will lead the Phantoms when they are completed?"

Smith then looked at the cryo-pod. "Zero was only the third strongest biotic we had, there are others that surpass even her. Now let us go prepare."

As the two men left the lab, the cryo-pod Smith was looking at had a name plate on it along with a serial number. G. Grayson-24601.

So I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and from what you have seen, I am not going to be doing the loalty missions for the Human crew, as a lot of things have changed drastically in this AU, but the laine crew will have loalty mission's not all of them. In the next couple of Chapter you will see who will still have a loaylty mission and who won't.

Codex Entry:Type-25 Close Assault Weapon System "Crusher"

After finding inspiration from the M90 CAWS and M45 TS of UNSC fame, the Jiralhanae have developed their own shotgun. The result is the Type-25 CAWS, otherwise known as the "Crusher". Taking cues from the UNSC semi-automatic shotguns and combining it with Jiralhanae gauss gun technology, this 12-gauge menace fires 00 buckshot which immediately turns into superheated spikes to impale the enemy and pin them to a wall. In true Jiralhanae fashion, this weapon comes with a retractable bayonet in the fore-end, turning the gun into a battle-axe for close-quarters fighting when out of ammo, and can switch between pump-action and semi-automatic by pumping the gun past its tube much like the Franchi SPAS-12 of old. This weapon has become popular among the Jiralhanae and Krogan, and the gun has started to find favor with the Spartans and some Sangheili warriors.

Codex: Bekenstein

Bekenstein- Bekenstein is one of the OSA's most famous colonies in Citadle space, many Citadel races flock to Bekenstein to take part in the stcok marketing and good that come out of Bekenstein. Bekenstein was made to be an entertament place for every race to enjoy, from deliscouse food, to night clubs.