The Thousand Year War has festered for as long as many can remember. Humanity remains divided over what to do with the frozen husk of their once beautiful homeworld as two opposing factions clash beyond Sol. But when Relay-314 abruptly begins activating... exactly what will the Citadel Council unleash upon the galaxy when they find a people that has no reason not to fight?

What does it take to recover in the aftermath of the Reaper War, particularly through the lens of Garrus's grief over Shepard's presumed death. With the crew scattered in their mourning, searching for meaning and purpose in a universe that has been irrevocably changed. The faint hope sparked by Tali's discovery provides a glimmer of something to hold onto. It's a story about survi

In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, Trajan—the Eternal—rises not to conquer, but to unite. As fractured nations clash and old powers crumble, he wages a relentless quest to ensure Rome endures. But to forge a lasting peace, he must outwit tyrants, inspire the broken, and shape a world worthy of empire—one Earth, under Rome.

Since its founding 22 years ago, the Commonwealth has ushered humanity into a new era of unparalleled growth and progress, under the guidance of their new alien allies. Yet, this hard-won peace is not to last. After centuries of relentless pursuit, the Ascendant, Emperor of the ruthless Thessian Empire, has finally discovered the Armory—a colossal Prothean archive brimming with the

John Shepard is gone. The Normandy destroyed. Her pilgrimage, a journey of self-discovery, hope, and love, comes to an end. Left to wander back to her origins, she finds her home now estranged, haunted by a specter of what was and could've been. It is the end of dawn, but amidst the echoes, heralds light on the horizon. The sequel to The Fall of Normandy. Mature content.

You don't have to be the strongest or the bravest to be a hero. And the most important character isn't always the hero either. Sometimes, the person that matters most is the person who also fails the most. And sometimes it's the hero who fails. Sometimes, there's not only one hero. This is the story of a failure's life through the events of Mass Effect 2 and 3.

Garrus POV through the Mass Effect Trilogy. This will follow Canon, but with it being in another person's POV, there will be variations. Moments that are new. Untold stories and more. - Garrus through Mass Effect 3. Part 3 of 3

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 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.

Sequel to ME: Intelligence. Seventeen years after the start of the human-batarian war, three soldiers struggle to become the people they are meant to be. The Systems Alliance - Migrant Fleet Alliance strive to end hostility with the batarians, and build a strong friendship with the Citadel Council, but not everyone sees those as good things. (Some Halo tech thrown in)

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

The Asari matriarch Samara and the Human commander Jane Shepard meet up once more in a familiar and private place. Once there, they would be able to open up to one another, embracing each other as eternity itself would embrace the two lovers as one...

Commander Shepard: the 'Lion of Elysium', the 'Survivor of Akuze', and the 'Butcher of Torfan'. Humanities 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.

Jared’s life changes when alien forces invade, transforming humans into entertainment by trapping them in their mind-made microverses. Suddenly, he’s navigating a reality of his own creation, battling for survival with a single aim: to find his way home.

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.

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.

Aila never wanted to be stuck on an Alliance ship, but as a top medic, she has little choice. When she saves a wounded turian Spectre, Tylus, everything changes. Tasked with stopping rogue turians, he never expected to owe a human his life. Forced together, they uncover a deadly Alliance secret. Hunted by both sides, duty blurs into something far more dangerous.

(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

Mordin wanted to be left alone while working. That shouldn't have been a big deal to Shepard. Right?

After waking up in a Cerberus space station, Shepard demands answers and finds out that she had died two years prior with the destruction of the Normandy. With two years of her absence, how will the galaxy react to her returning, and how will she react to what the galaxy has become?

Character/relationship driven, dark and edgy retelling of the Mass Effect trilogy. Original characters and pairings, political intrigue, original storylines and completely different ending to the final confrontation with the Reapers. Storyline that take some chars to Andromeda. Dark themes, sexual content and violence as our lovers fight to save the Galaxy one last time.

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)

Destroying the Reapers was the most difficult task the galaxy had ever faced. Picking up the pieces might prove to be harder. Kaidan/FemShep

"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...

With friends and family at her side, Dr Liara T'Soni travels the galaxy, digging up the long-lost trail of the Protheans. Setting aside her life as an active Spectre, Shepard settles into domestic life (of sorts) to accompany Liara on her journey. Finally, a life full of peace, love and happiness becomes reality… and the long-awaited little blues get to make their appearance.