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[Aedan_Cousland]

Just a thought, but since humanity has already branched out into the galaxy and colonized several planets, I doubt losing Earth would be the end of anything.

When Commander Shepard takes command of the Normandy SR1, it has only been 34 years since the first humans explored beyond our solar system.

By the time of ME2 the vast majority of humanity still lives on Earth. Our largest colony, Terra Nova, only has 4.4 million people living on the entire planet. On Earth there would be at least several cities alone with much larger populations. If Earth loses most or all of it's population in the attack by the Reapers, humanity would be finished as an up and coming power in the Mass Effect universe. Besides the fact that you'd be looking at probably more than 90% of humanity being eradicated on Earth alone, the economic impact throughout Alliance Space would also be devastating. As most colony worlds are very early in their development most are also probably still economically dependant on Earth. Some colony worlds would probably die if cut off from Earth.

If Earth dies the humans will be reduced to Quarian or Drell status. Basically a minor species that has been relegated to either charity or scrounging from the rest of the galaxy's scrap pile.

Modifié par Aedan_Cousland, 07 février 2011 - 04:08 .

[White_Buffalo94]

I don't think it will involve choosing Earth vs. choosing every other planet out there. The scale gap is far too large.

But I think it will involve weakening the other races or sacrificing earth to keep them strong or something like that.

[Arijharn]

Confused_Shepard wrote...
I'd actually like that. The final (After Credits) choice in the game should be something mundane and simple. 

Also, SAVE THE CHEERLEADER or SAVE THE GALAXY

But... that cheerleader was (is) super hot.

How about this: The Reapers aren't classically destroyed but suffer catastrophic losses, your big choice is either to just let them go (knowing they'll be back eventually) and enjoy your success, or be a total bad ass and insist on getting a sizeable battlefleet and pursuing the Reapers beyond dark space.

[Sjofn]

twisty77 wrote...

What would be really cool would be if after the game ends, whatever the ending is, Shepherd wakes up suddenly and his wife says "It's ok honey. It was just a bad dream".

That would be great/funny/sad at the same time.

Best ending to a TV series ever.

I suspect the Big Choice will revolve around the relays.

[Gyroscopic_Trout]

Aedan_Cousland wrote...

Just a thought, but since humanity has already branched out into the galaxy and colonized several planets, I doubt losing Earth would be the end of anything.

When Commander Shepard takes command of the Normandy SR1, it has only been 34 years since the first humans explored beyond our solar system.

By the time of ME2 the vast majority of humanity still lives on Earth. Our largest colony, Terra Nova, only has 4.4 million people living on the entire planet. On Earth there would be at least several cities alone with much larger populations. If Earth loses most or all of it's population in the attack by the Reapers, humanity would be finished as an up and coming power in the Mass Effect universe. Besides the fact that you'd be looking at probably more than 90% of humanity being eradicated on Earth alone, the economic impact throughout Alliance Space would also be devastating. As most colony worlds are very early in their development most are also probably still economically dependant on Earth. Some colony worlds would probably die if cut off from Earth.

If Earth dies the humans will be reduced to Quarian or Drell status. Basically a minor species that has been relegated to either charity or scrounging from the rest of the galaxy's scrap pile.

The only problem with this is that I can't imagine the Earth itself has many resources left.  The impression we get from the Earth-Born Shepard origin makes it sound like kind of a hole.  Most of its wealth probably comes from offworld holdings.  Also, the colonies seem pretty independant, and quite resentful of Earth and the Alliance.

Also note that while the Drell are greatly reduced in number, they aren't treated like parasites or refugees.  They apparently earn their keep and no form of discrimination is ever mentioned.

[Chewin]

Gandalf comes blocking the reapers way to earth and shouts "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" and the reapers dies.

[rft]

Chewin3 wrote...

Gandalf comes blocking the reapers way to earth and shouts "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" and the reapers dies.

...LOL

[Dirty_Dan]

I have an idea, instead of 2 choices, you have more. The reapers attack every homeworld. Depending on past dessisions some home worlds stay alive longer. Now you have to choose which homeworlds to save first. do you protect the Citadel or head straight to earth? Can the Quarians and Geth handle themselves, or should the Hanar get kicked to the curb? Those Krogan can fight, but they are almost extinct and Turrians do have a very large fleet. There is no "I saved everyone and stopped world hunger" answer this time, and the balance of power shifts dramaticaly. Last game of the series, go J.K. Roweling on this ****.

[Null_]

Dirty_Dan wrote...

I have an idea, instead of 2 choices, you have more. The reapers attack every homeworld. Depending on past dessisions some home worlds stay alive longer. Now you have to choose which homeworlds to save first. do you protect the Citadel or head straight to earth? Can the Quarians and Geth handle themselves, or should the Hanar get kicked to the curb? Those Krogan can fight, but they are almost extinct and Turrians do have a very large fleet. There is no "I saved everyone and stopped world hunger" answer this time, and the balance of power shifts dramaticaly. Last game of the series, go J.K. Roweling on this ****.

That would be damn brilliant

[Falross]

Lots of good ideas here. I suspect it will be something along the lines of save earth or side with the Reapers. There'll probably be some big reveal along the lines of "the Protheans were getting too powerful, and almost wiped out the galaxy, and you're headed the same way".

[James2912]

Hate to use RL but look at the Earth and its colonies as the US and its states. California is one of the top ten economies in the world however its economy would be destroyed if it didn't have US markets, and protection. Same would happen to the colonies. Terra Nova would quickly become a client planet of the Turians or even enslaved by the Batarians. The Council would take away our seat on the Council. And humanity would be treated like the Quarians are treated. The Council LOVES to kick species while they're down.

[somecthemes]

I kind of like the save this planet or this planet like it's a galactic chess board that could leave certain races undefended. I mean, if we do pull together is galactic fleet that might stand a chance against a Reaper armada, we're going to be leaving whole systems undefended to a lone Reaper sneaking past the front lines at FTL and blowing away a fifth of your fleets's colony worlds. Very appealing. As to the endings that may come of so many groups being isolated or wiped out, maybe a Fallout style ending will give us updates on galactic relations 20 down the line.

Lastly, while I love the series and could probably play through the whole series again, I really hope that some little decision, like punching that snooty reporter or not, won't be full of so many ramifications that I have to play the whole series 3-4 times to really see the full range of possibilities in ME3.

[rft]

James2912 wrote...

Hate to use RL but look at the Earth and its colonies as the US and its states. California is one of the top ten economies in the world however its economy would be destroyed if it didn't have US markets, and protection. Same would happen to the colonies. Terra Nova would quickly become a client planet of the Turians or even enslaved by the Batarians. The Council would take away our seat on the Council. And humanity would be treated like the Quarians are treated. The Council LOVES to kick species while they're down.

Really good point.

[rft]

Falross wrote...

Lots of good ideas here. I suspect it will be something along the lines of save earth or side with the Reapers. There'll probably be some big reveal along the lines of "the Protheans were getting too powerful, and almost wiped out the galaxy, and you're headed the same way".

Well it's possible but very unlikely.

[Sajuro]

Shepard finds out is all a simulation he is trapped in and has to decided whether to end it, killing everyone he knows but freeing himself, or live out the rest of his life knowing the world he always lived in is a fake.

[Silmane]

Sajuro wrote...

Shepard finds out is all a simulation he is trapped in and has to decided whether to end it, killing everyone he knows but freeing himself, or live out the rest of his life knowing the world he always lived in is a fake.

[landis963]

LOL @ silmane's pic.



But seriously, It'll probably be something like Galaxy vs. grand majority of Humanity, with a well-hidden ability to take a third option if you've made one of several series of choices throughout all three games. In keeping with the "well hidden" idea, it'll be just the same as any other non-charm/intimidate dialogue option, but will be conspicuously absent if the right choices weren't made.

[Some Dude]

Chewin3 wrote...

Gandalf comes blocking the reapers way to earth and shouts "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" and the reapers dies.

That would be epic.

[Sajuro]

landis963 wrote...

LOL @ silmane's pic.

But seriously, It'll probably be something like Galaxy vs. grand majority of Humanity, with a well-hidden ability to take a third option if you've made one of several series of choices throughout all three games. In keeping with the "well hidden" idea, it'll be just the same as any other non-charm/intimidate dialogue option, but will be conspicuously absent if the right choices weren't made.

Here's your third option

He even has a space hamster!

[Arijharn]

You are so devoted to Tenga Toppa... I think this is like the third thread I've seen you put a reference to it in.

[rodgerage]

I actually wouldn't mind an ending where it SEEMS like that shepherd commited treason and has to run away from the council and the alliance after he destroys earth to stop the reapers and has to live his life on the run.

[Tombstone5150]

If i were writing it, one of the choices I would have is( say the "dark energy" is building up to blow half of our system away with it the reapers went to earth first to harvest us for our "salvation"... shep has the option of blowing up the relay leaving all the reapers trapped in our system when the big bang goes off. thus killing them (and us) all in one fell swoop.. sacrifice for the greater good, or siding with cerberus to use reaper tech to make ultra hard shock troops to fight the war, or siding with the allies you made to fight the war.

[CroGamer002]

Ending#1 With huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers but Shepard also dies



Ending#2 With huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers but you sacrifice one important to plot like Alistar in DAO squadmate



Ending#3 With not so huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers and do to tech from Collector Base nobody sacrificed



Ending#4 With not so huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers but Shepard also dies



Ending#5 With not so huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers but you sacrifice one important to plot like Alistar in DAO squadmate



Ending#6 With huge human casualties Shepard with gathered allies saves Earth and destroys Reapers and do to tech from Collector Base nobody sacrificed