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[BP20125810]

Mass Effect 2 deffinetly hinted at something brewing between Shepard and Shiala if you played your cards right.  If there is a romance, which I beleive there is, how do you think it will play out?  Will she be an important player, or have the same role as the asari consort.  For me, she just seems different, like Shepard, because of her thorian connection. 

What do you guys think?



 


               


                  

Major_Tao_Tau wrote...

 StarMarine wrote.....
I wish someone would  build that statement as a monument in front of Bioware's office building!

Shiala is imho the most underestimated and - in her character's potential - underused character in the first two parts of Mass Effect.

The Cipher
As many already stated, Shiala is beside Shepard the only one who carries the entire memory of a whole prothean colony inside her mind and as an asari should be - compared to Shepard - much more capable in digesting these mountains of information. Referring to Liara the Shadow Broker was investigating the prothean legacy confident that they hold the key to overcome the reaper threat, so the Cipher could emerge as one of the key wepons against the reapers.

Indoctrination
It was also stated that Shiala is the only one who - ironically thanks to the Thorian- overcame the indoctrination with an intact mind. Considering the fact that several Cerberus members will obviously indoctrinated in ME3, she could become a bastion against the reapers influence - even more if you consider that she was appearently somehow changed through her experience with the Thorian (instable biotics, intensive dreams, etc.)

The Thorian
A much darker option could be that the Thorian used Shiala to be his legacy and the reason for her sickness or problems is some sort of mutation process, which could result in an asari with thorian mind control abilities empowerd by the asari heritage. Let's hope this leaves her personality unchanged!

Cerberus
Regardless wether because of the Cipher or her Thorian experience or her possible threat potential against the reapers, the Illusive Man could let Cerberus hunt her down, if this group's  intelligence reports could reveal her danger potential for his and the reaper's plans. This could be some plot introduction for Shiala in ME3: Caught by Cerberus for testing and interrogating and saved by her knight in white armor: Shepard. Mordin and Dr. Chakwas then could work on a cure for her problems.

Personality
Shiala has a true paragon personalty: In ME1 she was ready to die for actions she was not responsible for, she did not argue nor did she beg for her mercy. She gave up her former life only to help colonists who didn't even belong to her own species, in ME2 she suffered but did continue to help these people she feels responsible for.

Dead Shiala 
And last but not least: there might be chance to have Shiala in ME3 even if any Commander Shepard was cruel enough to shoot an unarmed and surrendering being in the head: One of the Thorian's clones could have survived and being independent now trying to find a place for her in this galaxy. Of course it could be that this Shiala could happen to be less kind to her "murderer" and cooperation could become one hell of a mission...


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I will add my voice to the chorus of admirers of Shiala and I also would like to see her return. 
As I think about it, a number of months have elapsed in the M.E. universe since Shiala is last seen on Illium -enough time perhaps for Exogeni to find a cure for her condition - or for new developments to take place. 

If Shiala does recover her health, she may ( as StarMarine suggests ) - become VERY IMPORTANT,  by becoming a possible vector for a cure to Indoctrination. 

At first, I wanted to imagine her on the front lines as a Commando again, but her having experienced [color=rgb(0,255,0)">DOUBLE INDOCTRINATION  ]( Double the Pain[/color] - Double the Agony ! ) - makes her invaluable elsewhere.   I know not whether she will be wielding a new power,  ( that would be cool ! ) - or whether there is something in her genes now that can be used as a vaccine against indoctrinating nanites - but it's all good ! 

( writers & directors - forgive our endless speculations ! ) 

StarMarine, your fanfiction outline is cool by the way - so hope you enjoy this scene I imagined...

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The Scene:   Shepard and Squad members have assaulted a Cerberus location, based on intelligence recovered from a Cerberus heavy squad on on Sur'Kesh.  After a long and perilous assault on this fortified base ( with many surprises ) the team is making their way through the central locations - data cores, research labs, and executive offices.  The Team finds more data on Cerberus research, some weapons, and a possible clue to the Illusive Man's location ( ! ).  As they pass through the last lab, Legion calls out....

Legion:   " Shepard-Commander !  I have found someone....  ! "

( The Commander and Garrus come over to find.... Shiala in a stasis tube....ready for shipping.....somewhere ! ) 

Legion and Garrus quickly release the stasis field, and are able to revive Shiala in a few minutes while Shepard watches for any approaching enemies.....

Garrus:   "Shepard - she's waking up ! "    ( Shepard and Garrus quickly trade places guarding the doorway...)

Shepard:   "Shiala, can you hear me ?"

( Shiala opens her eyes.....and then stares in amazement at Shepard....)   

Shiala:   "Shepard-- you - You're  HERE !   I....didn't.....think ANYONE would be able to help me..."

Shepard:  "Shiala - I want to know what happened to you - but we'd better talk later - we've got to get ourselves out of this base first !  Can you move ? "

Shiala:  "I'm fine - anyone have a spare weapon ? "  ( Shepard hands over pistol )   " Thanks Commander."

Garrus:   "Another squad's coming !    Get Ready !"  

Shiala:   "Shepard - can your team try to stun these attackers - or disable them ?" 

Shepard:  " If we can get them to bunch up, - I'll hit them with a Singularity - what do you have in mind ? 

Shiala:   " I want to set them free..."  

( The squad is able to pull off the manuver, two Cerberus agents are killed -but five are pulled into a Singularity vortex.....as they are float helplessly... Shiala walks calmly towards the agents...

Shiala:    " You act against your own wills - enslaved to Another -  
(Shiala concentrates and biotic power flares up around her and the Agents... )
In this Moment - We Are ONE.... NOW FREE YOURSELVES !!!  
( The Cerberus agents simultaneously scream... ) Your chains are Broken !  You Are Free ! "    
( ...and fall thudding to the floor - as the Singularity winks out. )

( The team quickly disarms the surviving agents as a precaution.... and covers them as Shiala helps the closest one to her feet. ) 

Female Cerberus Agent:   "I.... I'm FREE.... !     How... did you DO THAT ?" 

Shiala: (  Smiles and says...)    "That's.... a long story  !"   

Modifié par BP20125810, 06 septembre 2011 - 06:14 .

[Dark Star]

I'm guessing something similar to what happened with the Asari Consort in ME. I'd love for her to play a bigger role (squadmate would be awesome) but considering she could be killed off easily in ME I very much doubt she will play a large role in ME3

[billywaffles]

Jaheira, Minsc, Edwin, Viconia, etc., can all die in BG1, yet they have really important roles in bg2-ToB. I don't see why with Shiala this would have to be different.

[Robhuzz]

She might be available for a quick fling, for a fully fledged romance, I doubt it.

To be honest I'd rather BW spent that time on the existing squadmembers and romances.

[LeBurns]

I really liked her in ME1 and ME2, what little there was. I would like to see her again, though turning that into a romance would take some work.

[shumworld]

I wouldn't be surprised if she's one of the best romances written for ME3.

[Barquiel]

I'd like to see her again

[BP20125810]

shumworld wrote...

I wouldn't be surprised if she's one of the best romances written for ME3.

Exactly. she's already mind melded with Shepard

[Siansonea]

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

[Beerfish]

I liked her in ME1 but she just did not seem to be the same in ME2, I'm not sure how to describe it, just not as forceful or as interesting of a character.

[JediHealerCosmin]

Yes. I definatelly want her as a romance option. 

[jamesp81]

I'm hoping it's possible to have her as an LI but, more importantly, on your squad at least for a few missions.

[NICKjnp]

I think she has a big giant hole through her head.

[jamesp81]

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

[BP20125810]

jamesp81 wrote...

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

She may be really vital then, but not too vital, because some players have her dead.

[shumworld]

BP20125810 wrote...

jamesp81 wrote...

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

She may be really vital then, but not too vital, because some players have her dead.

There's a lot of interesting ideas there. Hope she plays a big part in my save file.

[jamesp81]

BP20125810 wrote...

jamesp81 wrote...

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

She may be really vital then, but not too vital, because some players have her dead.

I can see it working like this.....

The Thorian spores hold the key to neutralizing Reaper indoctrination tech.  If you kept Shiala alive, your reward is you get more conversations with her, possibly as an LI, and get to have her on a few missions.  If not, one of the ExoGeni research scientists takes her place with respect to researching the anti-indoctrination treatment, but won't be on the squad or an LI.

[jamesp81]

And this thread needs moar Shiala




A fine example of Asari womanhood, she is

[BinaryHelix101]

They have plenty of party members that could have died in the previous games to begin with, so that's probably out of the question.

Also, not every NPC from the previous games needs to be met in ME3. It's just too improbable to constantly run into them.

Also the last time a thread was made of Shiala in ME3 I said it's the millionth time the thread was made.

[ladyvader]

jamesp81 wrote...

BP20125810 wrote...

jamesp81 wrote...

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

She may be really vital then, but not too vital, because some players have her dead.

I can see it working like this.....

The Thorian spores hold the key to neutralizing Reaper indoctrination tech.  If you kept Shiala alive, your reward is you get more conversations with her, possibly as an LI, and get to have her on a few missions.  If not, one of the ExoGeni research scientists takes her place with respect to researching the anti-indoctrination treatment, but won't be on the squad or an LI.

That only works for those that actually played ME1 and PS3 players are screwed because Genesis doesn't even mention Feros at all, which is a major plot hole.  Why not mention it?  To save Shiala or not?  Or keep the colony or not.  I did get Genesis just to see how it was and was shocked Feros wasn't even mentioned.  All you get is some generic colonist tell you that Zhu's Hope is no longer and all those that did survive all stayed together.  

[jamesp81]

ladyvader wrote...

jamesp81 wrote...

BP20125810 wrote...

jamesp81 wrote...

Siansonea II wrote...

I think Shiala is a woefully underused character, and I would love to see her again in ME3. The woman has the Prothean Cipher, after all, that makes her one of only two known individuals (the other being Commander Shepard, of course) who have the Cipher. The Cipher was used as a relatively minor plot point in ME1, but I think being able to "think like a Prothean" and understand their language, culture, etc., is an enormous asset that so far has been completely on the back burner.

Here's something else to consider.  She's the only person, anywhere, to have been indoctrinated by a Reaper and survive the experience with her mind intact.  That would seem to be an important tidbit of info for dealing with the ****storm about to come down the pike in ME3.

She may be really vital then, but not too vital, because some players have her dead.

I can see it working like this.....

The Thorian spores hold the key to neutralizing Reaper indoctrination tech.  If you kept Shiala alive, your reward is you get more conversations with her, possibly as an LI, and get to have her on a few missions.  If not, one of the ExoGeni research scientists takes her place with respect to researching the anti-indoctrination treatment, but won't be on the squad or an LI.

That only works for those that actually played ME1 and PS3 players are screwed because Genesis doesn't even mention Feros at all, which is a major plot hole.  Why not mention it?  To save Shiala or not?  Or keep the colony or not.  I did get Genesis just to see how it was and was shocked Feros wasn't even mentioned.  All you get is some generic colonist tell you that Zhu's Hope is no longer and all those that did survive all stayed together.  

I guess Feros is default "all renegade" unless you play Mass 1 then.  It could still work out though; even with the colony gone, it's likely ExoGeni came and recovered the Thorian's corpse.

Still, kind of crappy that Genesis just ignored the whole thing.

[WorpeX]

I'm hoping for a full romance with her! Yeah, sure she can be killed off in ME1.. but did anyone actually do that? That wasn't even a renegade option at that point, it was just down right evil to kill her. My only real worry with her is that PS3 players can't access her which is a shame.

But regardless, I am still hopeful for a Shiala romance!

[Krimson_Wolf]

Gotta love them green women!

[Gterror]

We'l see...we'l see