I've been thinking about who might end up aboard the Normandy in Mass Effect 3. Here's what I've come up with.
ME1
Wrex: Not likely to be aboard the Normandy. You're gonna need troops and Wrex is likely going to be one of the field generals, leading the Krogan people against the enemy.
Liara: Also not likely to be aboard the Normandy. You'll need the Shadow Broker at the center of her base of operations, coordinating the galaxy's biggest intelligence network, not fighting alongside you against husks.
Garrus: I suspect he'll be there. In fact, if there's one character I'd say is sure to be a squad mate in all three games, I'd say it would be Garrus. He's very much Shepard's wingman. He should be Shepard's XO. His Riker.
Tali: Not likely. Shepard will need someone he can trust coordinating with him on the Migrant Fleet. The Quarrians have the largest armada in the galaxy and it'll be needed to fight the Reapers. It is possible this role could be filled by Kal'Reegar, though.
VS: I'm not sure on Ashley/Kaiden. It could be they would make the perfect liason from the Alliance to Shepard. Or it could be that they're needed to lead others. It would be nice to see the VS made a Spectre in his/her own right.
ME2
Garrus and Tali are covered above.
Jack: I think there's a good chance Jack will return. Right now, she has no bigger role to play. She isn't a leader, she has no positive connections to a bigger group, unless Shepard uses her to coordinate independent pirate factions.
Miranda: Tough call. It depends partly on how big a role Cerberus plays in things. Miranda is, certainly, a potential coordinator there. On the other hand, she's got strong admin skills and Shepard may need her to coordinate the various forces needed. Its possible she may be crew aboard the Normandy but not active squad.
Jacob: Like Garrus, Jacob's with Shepard for the long hall. There's a slim chance he might be used to coordinate small groups like the corsairs or training troops but I think he'll be right there in the thick of things with Shepard.
Mordin: Assuming Mordin doesn't die of old age, he's too valuable to take into combat. On the fly R&D's going to be very, very important and he'll at the forefront of that R&D. Not likely.
Grunt: I suspect Grunt will be with Shepard. While he's Urdnot, his place is with battlemaster Shepard. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Wrex specifically told Grunt to stay with Shepard since Wrex couldn't be there himself.
Kasumi: Shepard's gonna need an infiltrator. It could be she'll be out there, doing recon and spying on the Reapers and their forces for Shepard but my guess is she'll be on the squad in a much more active role. Hopefully a potential LI role.
Zaeed: I'm half half on this. On the one hand, Zaeed knows what's at stake and a man like him would want to be in the thick of the action. On the other hand, someone will need to work with the merc groups and turn them into an army. While Zaeed isn't much of a leader, he knows them better than most. So maybe.
Thane: We'll see. If he's still alive and capable of action, I see him with Shepard. If not... well, it'll be sad.
Samara: Another tough call. Her quest is done. While Shepard is a kindred spirit it could be she's moved on with her career. Perhaps she's out there, making sure the Justicars do thier part. Maybe. Morinth, on the other hand, I think will have moved on. She can only repress her urges for so long and even renegade Shepard is likely to end her should she start draining crew.
Legion: Like Tali, Legion will be well suited to coordinating an alien group - in this case, the Geth - to help with the fight. However, unlike Tali, Legion doesn't actually need to be there. He can communicate remotely. I think there's a good chance he'll be with Shepard.
NOVELS
Kahlee Sanders: As seen at the end of the last novel, Kahlee has a part to play in the upcoming conflict. She could very well be just as important as Mordin. In fact, I can see the two of them working together to lead an R&D team (perhaps with Batha from Galaxy on it) to find ways to counteract Reaper technology and indoctrination.
Gillian Grayson: I would love to see Gillian, living inside a Quarrian enviro suit, as a squad member but I don't think she'll be old enough. Still, I suspect she, Captain Mal, and the Quarrian exploratory forces will prove to have a role in ME3.
OTHERS
David Anderson: By the end of the third novel, Anderson's no longer got a job. He's indicated he plans on preparing for the Reapers with or without the help of the Council or the Alliance. My guess is he'll be at the core of an interracial, independent group.... a more inclusive, less xenophobic Cerberus. He'll be crucial and he's got the military experience to help guide an intergalactic effort to fight the Reapers.
Udina: Someone has to represent humanity. He's a jerk. He's self-serving. But he's got a hide as thick as a rhino, has dozens of contacts, and can prove valuable.
Bailey: I'd like to see Bailey as a squad member. He has an interesting character and a fantastic voice actor. Kicked out of C-Sec for cutting corners and breaking the rules, perhaps, this might be a chance to redeem himself... especially if it means saving his family on Earth.
Aria: Important. As the leader of Omega, she's also the closest thing to a central authority the Terminus systems have. Getting her on board will be crucial, though not as a squad member.
Feron: Its quite possible he'll end up on the team, maybe even as a squad member. He could be Liara's liason to the Normandy. It would also be a chance to prove himself worthy of all the effort she put into his sorry butt.
Joker: Still piloting the Normandy, of course. Dr. Chakwas, EDI, Kelly, and the other named, minor crew should be there as well, unless their voice actors can't be signed for their roles.
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What's your take on it?
Modifié par JGray, 29 janvier 2011 - 05:05 .
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