Commander Shepard: the 'Lion of Elysium', the 'Survivor of Akuze', and the 'Butcher of Torfan'; humanity's first Spectre. A galactic threat looms in the background as Shepard is forced to confront his past, to fight the future. General development of characters throughout; darker and grittier undertone. Slightly AU version of ME1's events.

Shepard is stolen out from under Cerberus's nose before they can wake her. The warring factions who still want her body lead her right to Omega… and Garrus. Shepard/Garrus.

After the events of Mass Effect 1, certain events start to happen to start collecting information and start making alliances so don't have another ship like Sovereign doesn't have a chance to attack anywhere in the galaxy. All the while femshep is taking charge of new alliance organization as a spectre to not only prove the reapers are real but galaxy have a fighting chance.

Humans are a bunch of overly paranoid war apes. What happens when you give these war-loving apes the keys to the universe? They cause mayhem. This is my take on a more realistic progress path for Humanity, specifically based on modern prediction models. Reviews and criticisms are welcome.

All things considered, it's probably for the best. Jane got to be the Hero. I got to be the Villain. And I can live with that.

The Citadel News Network provides only the best reports on events across the galaxy, from the gleaming cities of Thessia, to the darkest corners of the Terminus Systems, to the presidium of the Citadel itself; we are there, and we bring the stories to you every day.

Shepard lives out her life on the Citadel as she struggles to make sense of a warped reality. Her understanding of the nature of the universe is upended by a message from someone named "Archangel" who promises her precious answers, if only she can evade the monster hunting her in the shadows. But how deep does the rabbit hole go? This is a completed work, updating weekly.

The galaxy struggles to heal from the unimaginable sacrifices that stopped the Reapers. Its many peoples look to the future with hope, yet some seek to capitalize on chaos. As new choices and battles loom on the horizon, two bound souls and the crew that fought alongside them struggle to move forward and keep the galaxy they saved from sliding back into conflicts of the past.

Born the heir of Kama Sousan and Cuillean Kiross (unbeknownst to the father), Cassius Sousan is driven to unite and conquer. He starts in Umay. With the blessing of his queen—a rachni queen—Cassius reaches…On Earth, Cuillean Kiross begins a new life both foreign and strange to him. His family is with him. Melanctha, Cagney, and Hannah, his daughter… [Summary continued…]

Dani Pryde is a genius, a polymath and a helpless clutch when it comes to social interactions. Trauma and insecurity holds her back but Anderson figures even an oddball like her can fit it on the Normandy. Dani learns about who she is, grows to be her own person and even learns a thing or two about a little thing called love. The newer, BETTER version!

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

You wake up in a hospital. The doctors believe you are a famous soldier. They insist you are the famous soldier. You are not. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and YouTuber Paragon7's theory that ME5 will bring Shepard back via Angara reincarnation.

These stories are just fragments of Jonathan Shepard life through the first three games and his life afterwards. These stories will also be of his family. What lies ahead for him, his lover and his children? The stories are in chronological order, and one will explain another whether it's next or further down the line. Shepard Stories is currently being edited.

After the Collector attack on the SSV Normandy, Commander Shepard is brought back by Project Lazarus. However, the commander has ideas on how to get on Cerberus's nerves.

The Reaper War may have ended twenty-five years ago but the scars that it has left behind on the galaxy still run deep and red. Aboard the SSV Hippocrates, flagship of the Systems Alliance Research and Development, three Spectres find themselves up against a new horror. Come bear witness to a humble bromance, badly-timed flashbacks, and the re-imagined fates of old friends.

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

John Shepard works in C-Sec with Garrus, but he also has a sister, Commander Jane Shepard. Garrus never even knew John had a sister. How will things change when they both join her in her fight against Saren? Starts in ME1 with plans to continue beyond. Strong base around Shepard (F) x Garrus, but will also include Shepard (M) x Tali. (As of Feb 2025, now updating every Friday)

AU. First Contact War. Garrus Vakarian, the Hierarchy's brightest, is tasked with capturing the crew of an Alliance vessel that has crash-landed on some spiritforsaken planet in the Terminus Systems. What can go wrong? Garrus/femShepard. The story explores a galaxy of what-ifs where Shepard is no soldier, yet Vakarian is the Archangel to the bone.

What if, during the Project Overlord mission, the VI infected the omni-tool of one of Shepard's squadmates instead? Follow them as they explore David Archer's memories

The first contact is recent histoy, humanity is adapting as newcomers in an old galaxy. Old guards are fading the new are competing for power and influence. Jason isn't. Not intentionally. His entire life has been a struggle in-between things, this shouldnt feel any different. Except it does. Everything is a lie and he is dragged into the middle of secrets the galaxy has forgotten.

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.

Long and short one-shots. Excerpts taken from both the Fall of Normandy & End of Dawn. Each chapter is a standalone within the same universe. Tali/Shepard. Love & romance. Fluff & friendship. Adventure & war.

They survived Sovereign, Saren, and an army of geth. When the Normandy returns to the far reaches of the galaxy, they come across a nightmare best lived in tales. Stranded and against the Collectors, they fight for life. And each other. Tali/Shepard Pairing. AU. Intro to Dark Matter Theory. New approach to Collectors. Prequel to The End of Dawn.

You've seen the original story and probably know the story of the legendary Blade Squad. But have you been told everything? Now, the previously untold 10 year story of Blade Squad is uncovered and a new adventure begins, starting from the birth of a leader right to the ending that started it all. As with my previous works, Rated MA for Violence, Language & Sex.