Mass Effect: Andromeda Wars

by Big Boss Pugh

After the death of the Archon, the kett leadership went to Primus. She has taken the kett and many species from the Milky Way for study. After three hundred years of waiting, the kett have returned and new heroes must face them. The new Mass Effect story begins in Andromeda with a hero that must unite two super powers to save them from the coming threat. Trust is the problem.

5. Chapter 5

Planets & Occupation

Johnson looks at everyone with hopeful eyes regardless of rank, title, or status. This is the moment that will determine everything for him, those that follow his orders, and what can be done about the kett problem.

A. Paragon Option: Speak truthfully.

B. Neutral Option: Tell a story.

C. Renegade Option: Yell at them.

Johnson says, "I need you all to hear me and listen closely. Over eight hundred years ago, Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew warned people about the Reapers. As far as we know, the Milky Way is still alive with life, or everyone is dead. Six hundred years ago, the Path Finder and Tempest Crew found us all a home in the Heleus cluster of the Andromeda galaxy despite fighting the kett forces. Now, here we are again. It is the year 3,019 and the kett are back. Unlike the Reapers, they are here to finish what they couldn't do at first. This is our time to prevent any danger coming to our home. Like Shepard, there is a chance for us to stop the Reapers. Like the Ryder family, we have a chance to defeat the kett and keep our home safe. All we need is one ship, one crew, and one motivation. I stand before you all and ask that you grant me the authority to stop the kett before they can achieve their plans."

Rather than shut him down, Urkin gives praise to Johnson for his boldness to take charge of the problem. Even Datri admires his courage to point out how history has shown them what has happen before. Instead of bickering about the current issues, the best thing they can do is focus on the kett with Johnson and others ready to fly into Heleus.

Bynisa smiles and says, "If you are willing to take on the problem of the kett, then you will need a ship, rank, and title of your own. What title do you wish to have?"

A. Title 1: Path Finder

B. Title 2: Specter

C. Title 3: Enforcer

Johnson answers, "Specter. I wish to honor the old way that Shepard did for the Milky Way.

Jacob asks, "What rank do you want to have?"

A. Rank 1: Officer

B. Rank 2: Commander

C. Rank 3: Captain

Johnson answers, "I'll take the rank of Captain since I need a ship. If I am to start, I'll work my way up."

Mayon adds, "As for your ship, you can use whatever you wish. We will make sure it has the best equipment your crew will need to fight the kett."

Angruo, Datri, Mayon, and Urkin leave the chamber to return to their ships. Only Bynisa and Jacob stay behind to offer Johnson and his team something more. Clark comes to Johnson and shakes his hand proudly.

He says, "I am glad you convince them to see things your way, but they should be grateful that you remind them of what the last two great heroes did for everyone. Oh, but I can give you a better title than a specter and officer. Right now, everyone in Heleus needs something to really believe in. How does the name and title, Prophet Johnson, sound to you?"

A. Paragon Choice: I like it.

B. Neutral Choice: It is interesting.

C. Renegade Choice: I hate it.

Johnson replies, "I like it. I doubt I am a prophet of anything, but I'll do what I can to make sure everyone is safe. We will stop the kett."

Clark feels at ease hearing it and says, "Come on, we must get to another space port. Jacob and Bynisa have a surprise for you. And they found the perfect pilot for you."

The group follows Clark to a shuttle. Instead of taking the normal routes around the city, it flies them across Ditivios; they pass over the sea and come to an isolated landing zone. Jacob and Bynisa are standing by with people wearing different clothes from what they see. Everyone has a new symbol patch on their clothes; they stand together and check over gear and weapons. Once the shuttle lands, they all step out of it and witness a surprise that no one doesn't know of. The ship coming to them is made of technology from the Milk Way and remnant pieces; there are two-gun turrets on the back of the wings and large cannons under the front of the ship. Chris, Covina, Laura, Groax, Zor'Kin, Johnson, Clark, Jacob, and Bynisa can't believe how the ship looks.

Bynisa turns to the people and says, "This is the Spirit Star. Thanks to Jacob and my financial support, the ship was built in secret without the authority and permission of the others. This magnificent spacecraft was meant to secure the alliance of the Syndicate and Nexus without anyone knowing until the moment is right. Now, it is going to be used by you, Prophet Johnson. Only you and the others will fly this astounding ship across Heleus. Use it to its full capabilities and only report to us when you have finished the task."

Everyone gets on the ship as Clark, Bynisa, Jacob, and Johnson continues talking.

A. Paragon Choice: Why give me this?

B. Neutral Choice: You sure about this?

C. Renegade Choice: About damn time.

Johnson asks, "Why would you let me use this? Wasn't it for the alliance of both superpowers?"

Jacob answers, "This ship is still for the alliance of the Nexus and Syndicate. Right now, the kett are attacking various places over Heleus. We need a response team to handle them. We can't do it directly or a possible war will be set off. Which is why we are making sure you use it."

Clark agrees, "And we made sure you had the best pilot join you for this mission. He should be on board checking things out now. I've got to get back to the office soon. If you got anything to ask us, go ahead before you start."

Johnson keeps his questions short and gets on board the ship. Everyone loads up cargo, crates, ammo boxes, weapons, and food for the flight. The journey is going to be long and dangerous; however, Johnson feels ready for the challenge.

Jim checks over the ship's functions while monitoring the drive core. It is a busy task that requires careful eyes, an alert mind, and constant updates when under stress. He starts with the sensor array as he presses the screen to assess the capabilities. From there, he looks over the weapons on the ship as the cannons are fully loaded and ready to fire. The wings of the ship are perfectly balancing it out and provide the best maneuverability if under fire by the enemy. The crew quarters are nice, and more than enough beds are present. The doctor's office is well stocked on materials and medi-gel should any emergency come up. As Jim finishes checking the flight system, Johnson comes to the front to inform him of their departure. Johnson scans over everything and cannot believe how it looks. The whole ship is the best combination of Milk Way and Remnant technology that he has ever seen. Things look too perfect, but only Jim will be able to see how well the ship does under attack.

He turns off a screen and turns to Johnson saying, "I am glad you made it up here. Now, before we go, do you think you can tell me why Jacob and Bynisa of both superpowers went ahead and allowed this ship to be used? A few of the crew members are wondering the same thing, but they don't have the guts to ask you about it."

A. Paragon Choice: We have a kett problem.

B. Neutral Choice: That is classified information.

C. Renegaded Choice: None of their damn business.

Johnson answers, "The problem is the kett. After two hundred years of no contact, they've returned to finish what they started. We can't let the kett win; this is why Bynisa and Jacob approved of this spacecraft to be used by us."

Jim was taken back and replies, "Correct me if I am wrong, I thought all the kett were dead when Path Finder Ryder and the team killed them all. Plus, the leaders don't want to help us. I mean, come on. This is the kett, and they are back. What makes them think we can stop their plans?"

A. Paragon Choice: This has to be done.

B. Neutral Choice: I wanted to the easy job.

C. Renegaded Choice: It is what it is.

Johnson says, "I know this isn't what we both signed up for, but I know the kett are out there. They have a plan, and we have been given the task to stop them. So, I am trusting you to fly this ship and keep us safe."

Jim turns back to the console and presses a button. He says, "Well, before we get started, you want to say anything to the crew or just get on with it? Right now, I don't know what to believe about this or where we are going. I'll get us there, but you have to show me the dot on the map."

A. Paragon Option: Tell everyone the truth.

B. Neutral Option: Tell them about the Nexus wishes.

C. Renegaded Option: Tell them of the Syndicate desire.

Johnson leans to the console and broadcasts his message, "This is Johnson of the Spirit Star. I've been given command of this ship for a critical mission. The kett have returned to Heleus to continue with the plan they started over two hundred years ago. This problem started on a planet called TOS-51 when the kett attacked a ship named Harmony. Since the powers of the Nexus and Syndicate refuse to use the Apex and Enforcer teams, they have empowered me with the oldest title from the Milky Way. I am a specter for Heleus, but I am not alone in this. We have a dangerous mission to do, and I want all of you to be ready. Wherever we go, the kett will be waiting for us. If they are deep in Heleus, we will find them and stop any plan they have coming to the inhabitants of Heleus. I know I haven't earned your trust, but I promise you this. If you can believe in me, then I won't let you down as we purge Andromeda of the kett forces. This is Specter Johnson of the Spirit Star calling on you all to help us keep our homes safe."

Jim slightly chuckles, "Well, that could have been said better, but I believe you enough Specter Johnson. I just hope we come across kett battle ships. I really want to see how this ship handles them."

A. Paragon Choice: We can do this.

B. Neutral Choice: I'm ready for this.

C. Renegaded Choice: Everyone does as I say.

Johnson smiles at Jim, "Everyone who doesn't know is counting on us. We will beat the kett. If Commander Shepard can stop the Reapers and Path Finder Ryder can eliminate the Archon, then I have to be twice as good as them to win this."

As Johnson leaves from the front, Jim happily shouts, "Yes sir, Specter Johnson! We will win this!"

Planet Update and Occupation within Heleus after two hundred years.

Planet and Solar System of the Nexus Territory (Year: 3019):

The home world for the Nexus leadership is in the Saajor system where Merdian is located. This is also the main planet where the Hyperion Ark crash landed at thanks to the efforts of Capt. Dunn in the year 2819. Due to the under-handed tactics of Director Jarun Tann and those with wealth or influence, Merdian has come become the most expensive place to live at. With Merdian and the Nexus ark stationed perfectly beside each other, the Saajor system is heavily guarded as each planet within the system now serves as a garrison for APEX teams. Many consider Meridian and the Nexus ark to be the true home for all species, but many others see this system as a place for only those who seek to control the entire Heleus cluster and advance their own goals.

The second star system under Nexus control is the Rohvir system where planet H-169, now named Talune, experienced a heavy change in its gravity. Where once the gravity of Talune was impossible to endure, the planet now became the perfect place for a new colonization effort. In the year 2850, Nexus APEX teams quickly rush to the planet and setup a military home for all members of APEX. Thanks to efforts of Tiran Kandros, he had a monument built on Talune to represent not only Nexus authority but to show off APEX strength when it comes to all threats. Before he passed on, Kandros once said:"If you want something done right, do it the APEX way or no way at all."

A third planet under Nexus control is Ronhadin in the Joba system. At first, the planet was on the colonization list for future expansion were it not for the constant surface battering. Now, the planet itself is second to Meridian for being the most expensive place to live. The asari claim this world for themselves; however, they do encourage others to live on the planet with them despite how high the living cost is. After Bynisa was recommended for the Nexus council, she continues to convince other people that Ronhadin is a place worth visiting.

Planet and Solar System of the Syndicate Territory (Year 3019):

Losing Kadara and moving away from the Saajor system was a huge blow for many humans, turians, salarians, and asari if they were exiles from the Nexus; however, the Syndicate made sure their new seat of power will be a threat to the Nexus leadership if they were to challenge them. Rather than move too far from the exile's home world, the Syndicate established a place on the planet H-065 in the Civki system after the temperature changed. From there, several other clans of exiles joined them and created a well-fortified world even with the heat conditions changing from time to time. H-065 has more than enough protection around it to keep invading forces at bay with Khi Tasira to provide additional fire power. They renamed the planet H-065 and called it Cojora.

Within fifty years of setting fortifications on Cojora, the Syndicate went to the Sephesa system and quickly took control over Chophise to make into its recruiting grounds for new members to the Enforcers. Chophise became a perfect planet to live on once the heat levels went down and became stable planet Earth in the Milky Way. Syndicate Warlord Angrus introduced war planning, strategy, and guerrilla tactics to krogan, human, and angaran of the Enforcers on Chophise and gave them one motto:"If anyone wants to come knocking on our door, then we will open it and greet them with our guns."

The last planet under Syndicate control is H-205 in the Anasa system. As fast as the APEX force used Rohvir for a military home, the Enforcers decided that a planet capable of hiding on is worth using for their own military might. With the rock and ice conditions on H-205 completely changed, the Syndicate turned the planet into a garrison and has more troops on there, creating any weapons for future wars with the Nexus. Like Cojora, H-205 is now equal to in power to the Nexus world Talune but this is only based on what a few APEX squads were able to report before being executed. H-205 was later named Buruka.

Planets and Solar Systems under Nexus and Syndicate Occupation (Year 3019):

Even after two outpost failures, Eos of the Pytheas system was the first planet to successfully have the first official outpost setup by Path Finder Ryder in 2819. August Bradley served as one of the first outpost leaders chosen to be the voice of Heleus. Since then, Prodromos has improved and thrived for the last two hundred years. The current leader is Wagner, and it now has become a small city with the Sovereign Nation Advent still trading with them. Prodromos also serves as a Syndicate and Nexus share world as both sides continue to assist each other in resources and trade; however, rumor has it that Advent nation may try to secure the planet for its own claim.

In the Nol system, Voeld has always been cold and under Angaran control since the kett invaded. As much as the APEX and Enforcer teams continue to visit the planet, leaders from Aya keep the healthy reminder going for both sides that the world will never fall under anyone's rule. Since the kett outpost was destroyed, Voeld has been used for ice runners for both superpowers. As time went on and kett activity cease to exist, the ice world Voeld now continues to be used as a training site for new angaran troops to test their skills, wit, and survival instincts on.

The angaran trade world Kadara of the Govorkam system is now back under control by the angarans. Ever since the Collective and Outcasts were driven out, the toxic water levels finally became regular water for drinking and growing planets. The best feature of Kadara is how fast the world went from being crooked and twisted; several areas are now farmlands with plenty of food to be grown; in fact, the very caves have been used to as farmhouses to store resources and supplies. Like Voeld, the angaran people have made it clear to the Nexus and Syndicate leaders that Kadara is off limits for any occupation. Though many visit the world, everyone keeps it in mind that this place is just as strong as Aya and is protected like Havarl.

The krogan world Elaaden has always been secure; the krogan didn't care for any visitors coming to trade, but they didn't appreciate the fact that Nexus APEX teams and Syndicate Enforcer squads created a small base on their world. Now the krogan can easily remove the small bases off their world, but they didn't want to anger either superpower or have them coming down in the Zaubray system to start a war. After Syndicate Warlord Gulnaz Urkin and Overlord Morda came to an agreement, they made sure that all krogan would keep New Tuchanka safe; however, they let the outpost made by Path Finder Ryder stay on as an olive branch with Kesh as the new outpost leader. Despite everything done to her people, Kesh remains open to the idea of the krogan still helping either side until all trust is broken.

The first human world in the Erikkson system known as Habitat 7 for the last two hundreds has slowly been changing for the best. Ever since Path Finder Ryder activated Meridian, the atmosphere has improved and became worthy of colonization, but several studies reveal that much of it is still dangerous to live on. A few spacers have landed on the planet, but the visit is always short due to the lighting strikes.Many Apex and Enforcers teams still believe that should anyone claim the planet, the strategic advantage would greatly benefit either side.

Aya, home world of the Angara, has been safely guarded since the last two hundred years have changed. From the Nexus power rise to the creation of the Syndicate, most leaders of Aya agreed to keep the system of Onaon secure from any visitors should either superpower try to come through for an attempt to setup a base. In the year 2900, the Nexus was the first to send Apex teams to the system only to leave without their weapons. The Syndicate tried to send Enforcer squads, but before they can make planetfall, angaran soldiers made sure their ships turn around and leave. Due to the recent stunts, Aya leadership made it clear with one message for all Heleus: "Stay off of Aya unless you want all of the Angara to give you war."

Ditivios is the water world of Heleus. Though there are many other water worlds, none of them do not have a city floating on top of the ocean and a city underneath the waters. In the Nol system, Ditivios is the city where everything goes down, but not without the Enforcers and Apex teams making sure the law is upheld. After Merdian's activation, the dangerous water of Ditivios became a fair and safe to live on. The Nexus and Syndicate leaders had many battles here until the Angaran authority from Aya provided more help to both side than fighting. Since then, everything on the water world is handled by the law and broken when possible.

TOS-51 was once named Mendradym, located in the Kindrax system. The planet was known for its bad atmosphere and waste lands caused by the scourge. Once two hundred went by, the planet proved useful for future growth. Rather than use the planet for strategic assault, Syndicate Warlord Jacob and Nexus Leader Bynisa came to an accord in secret about creating a private force that will end all wars between both superpowers. Due to the sudden setback, TOS-51 now stands as future foothold to use should the Nexus or Syndicate decide war is best.

Biloun is the planet that many visit to remember that climbing mountains and finding remnant technology is great for any explorer. Despite how many mountains are used for a city to be made under, Biloun of the Togessan system is a sight to see. Neither under the Nexus or Syndicate control or share world listings, the planet remains open to all that need a home to stay in if they didn't mind tall places or dark areas. Since the colonization efforts of Biloun went unnoticed by both superpowers, the people of Heleus made it into a proper home for everyone.

Planets and Solar Systems Occupation for Each Species and Shared Worlds (Year 3019):

All Salarians occupy Fen Odam in the Shojaon system after the last two hundred years went by with its environment changing. In the last ten years, the surface is now completely able to support life.

Each turian lives comfortable on Tijana of the Nalesh system and keep their home heavily fortified should the call to arms be made by the generals or Mayon himself.

The quarians stay to their ships in the Valay system while they live on Hipaal as each year they manage to create farms, homes, and live without their suits on.

Nearly all the other drell, batarians, hanar, elcor, and volus have picked various planets to thrive on should the environment provide them with the needed resources.

Human life for each one has been quite fruitful and or promising depending on which planet they live on be it Merdian, Eos, Kadara, Elaaden, etc.