The end of a cycle is at hand, and the return of the Reapers is nigh. However, as omnipotent as they may seem, they have a complicated process they must go through before they rain death upon the unsuspecting life forms of the Milky Way. This is a story of that process.

It was supposed to be a simple shakedown cruise. It was so much more. She was supposed to be his Commanding Officer. She became so much more. How could Kaidan Alenko know this one mission would change his life so completely? How could he know this one woman would alter the course of his future so fully? Shenko from the beginning; ME1-ME3; Cover Image by CocaineJia from DeviantArt

Some people spend their whole lives searching for love, others stumble into it completely by chance. Nicola "Nikki" Shepard was devastated when her childhood sweetheart left Mindoir, but fate is a fickle creature and in the long run it was probably for the best. Starting with brief snapshots on Mindoir and other events pre-ME1 then hopefully continuing throughout the trilogy. F/F

John Shepard has lost everything. His friends, family, home and more. Given a second chance and a mission by a Watcher, he is sent to another world to help another Shepard in her quest and to counter dark forces at work. But nothing is ever simple as more divergence events happen and more Shepards appear. Inspired by a Fistfull of Shepards

A single snowball could cause an Avalanche. Similarly a Single overzealous mistake could sometimes push the entire Galaxy and all the Species inhabiting it into a War never seen before. The Turians thought they were doing their duty of maintaining the Citadel Law. But in doing so they have pushed the entire Galaxy into a war, so brutal, never seen before. (Full Summary Inside)

(This is a story inspired by the fan fiction Sovereingty of PoofyOhio) What happens when a broken reaper and a coward geek glitch are reunited ? Well, it turns out much can happen that can affect not only the reaper but the entire mass effect galaxy

After landing the opportunity of a lifetime to train under a notorious general, Castis Vakarian dreams of political aspirations - but a chance encounter with a bounty hunter makes him question what he really wants.

"Director's Cut" of the ME epic, fleshing out who our heroes are and how they got that way. Slowly veering off to an AU: The Savior of Elysium IS the Butcher of Torfan, medevac Jenkins, Liara returns to Ilos to reboot Vigil, Shepard rescues Kenson w/ Thane & Kasumi, Aria gets executed, Legion knows TIM is indoctrinated, the Collectors have directed TIM to scuttle Normandy...

Shepard and Liara have a chance meeting, but what will come of it (Literally, I have no idea what I'm doing, this story legit started writing itself, any and all feedback is welcomed)? A/U, no reapers, Shepard's got secrets even I can't figure out yet. (Femshep)

Events depicted here take place during an extended time period, from just after the conclusion of the Reaper War. There are time jumps—these will be listed behind the date posted at the beginning of each chapter. The first mention of Xiùlán and Sammy's dealings with Joesiar happens on Monday, 15 August 2225-CE, in chapter 36, A Special Celebration, of Transformation, Part IV, RotSB

Shepard encounters a mysterious biotic amidst the carnage of Eden Prime. The biotic quickly develops close ties with the crew, but they seem to be hiding something... Garrus x OC, Shepard (M) x Liara, slow burn

The world turns, even after a hero falls. Lines are drawn, blood is spilled, and in the shadows, an ancient power stirs. The galaxy needs a hero to rise to the occasion, and live up to her father's legacy...

I'm not a good person. I've killed, and will continue to. However, here and now I have a chance to be better. To make the galaxy better and I'm going to take it. No matter what I have to go through, what I have to endure. I will help Shepard create a better galaxy, even at the cost of my life I will help create a better galaxy. Maybe this can be my redemption. Completed

Desperate for an end to the exile, now into its 47th year, the quarians decide on a last audacious plan to help them destroy the geth. However, January 1942 in occupied Russia might not be the best place for first contact with humanity.

After seeing Aria on the battlefield, Shepard convinced her to help to retake Earth. Together with an old friend the Ex-Asari-Commando has to lead a ground team on Earth.

The final part of the Mass energy

Four hundred years into the Long Exile, the Migrant Fleet is on the brink of collapse. Every day, the quarian people inch ever closer to extinction, with any dreams of a new home seeming ever more hopeless... Until Captain Rael'Zorah makes a discovery that will shake the foundations of galactic civilization for eons to come. (Takes place in a reimagined Mass Effect universe)

Being an engineer is hard work. Harder, if anyone actually figures out what you have going on in your head. Worse if one's Past and Present are capitalised and live on in a vipers nest of idealism, consequences and legacy. But even all that's small change when it comes to navigating a galaxy languishing in denial and living on borrowed time.

In 1958, NATO and the Warsaw Pact come into contact with a hostile UFO. It seemed to defy the laws of physics with the way it moved and the way it's mass seemed to almost...fluctuate. In a joint effort, the two powers defeated the aliens, but only just. Now, the aliens have returned, and only one organization has any hope of stopping them: the Xenonauts.

Follow the path of the Wanderer and journey through three galactic cycles of life and death against the Reapers - an epic of lost stories spanning the distant reaches of time to the Normandy and her crew. Slow burn. Updated every Friday.

In the tumultuous galaxy of Mass Effect, Commander Shepard stands as a beacon of hope, a paragon of courage, and a symbol of unity against the encroaching darkness. Yet, amidst the chaos of interstellar conflict, Shepard's legendary exploits often border on the unbelievable, prompting the crew of the Normandy to compile a meticulous record of their commander's quirks, idiosyncrasi

The Citadel council, a union of various races bound together through trade and memory are in a state in decline. Due to stagnation and desperation they once again look outwards towards the great unknown, but will they find salvation in the abyss or will they walk into their doom?

Rediscover the world of Mass Effect through the eyes of "Commander" Gorman, as he finds himself many light years and regular years away from home. His mind is shattered by horrific visions and the odds are against him – but determination and luck will see him assemble a ragtag crew and take the fight to this strange new galaxy. This week: The best laid plans of mice and men...

The two humans rose from the counter and made to leave the diner, giving Shepard and Tali curious glances as they passed by. And yes. It was curious. Tali saw things from their eyes. A human and quarian, together, in the middle of the night, deep in a conversation tinged with some hidden meaning, hidden import.

I'm not an ordinary man. Cliche, I know. Nor was I a guy who had a lot going on in his life. Because... well you'll see. Let's just say that I choose this. Even if that choice is landing me smack dab in the middle of a universe of futuristic everything and genocidal AI.. Mass Effect, here we go. (OC focused story, set before the events of the first game. Characters vary.)