niamhdannan wrote...
outmane wrote...
niamhdannan wrote...
Pax of Doom wrote...
outmane wrote...
Im running my faithful Shep at the moment and id like some perspective on the citadel coup.
Do you guys let Shepard shoot Udina or do you have Kaidan do it ? Also, whats your take on the 'integrity' conversation just before he asks to comeback on the Normandy in either case?
Im starting to think I'd reather have him do it. It kinda shows he's ready to be a spectre and I dont like that he questions Shep's integrity jsut before asking to go with her. Or maybe im not understanding something...
Bolded part - feel the same way. Posted this elsewhere, but it fits:
But then, Garrus isn't a Spectre, who was on assignment protecting the
Council from an unknown assassin. He would be a terrible Spectre if he
allowed an assassin to best the Council, even if the assassin was Shepard.
Hm, come to think of it, that would be the best assassin, someone who
can inspire you to ignore duty in the name of loyalty.
That's
also why it makes sense to have the VS shoot Udina. They have to learn
when to put duty above favortism, and when and how to trust Shepard
again.
By letting Kaidan shoot Udina, he proves himself to the Council. He proves he trusts Shepard again, and that he is worthy of Shepard's trust (trust goes both ways). And, he proves himself to himself. IMO that was the essence of the "integrity" talk. That he could reconcile his actions with his ideals and his duty. It's not always about having the guts to pull the trigger - in a life or death situation almost anyone can do that. But more, that he acted with a clear head, unemotionally, and for the right reasons with the knowledge he had at that moment. And jumping because Shepard says so isn't good enough when lives are on the line, trust issues or no.
^This.
After he tells Shepard he "better not regret this" and she replies "You won't" I imagine her adding "You've got this", repeating his own assertion of control and understanding over the situation back to him. It's her recognition, her affirmation that this is his assignment as a Spectre, his decision, his moment. As much as she does naturally take charge most of the time, it wouldn't be right here. She just gives him the information he needs to make his choice and then trusts him to get it right. Besides, as much as she fell for him as he was in ME1 I think she likes him better in ME3 now that he has the experience and confidence to take charge and be an equal partner in the fight. Taking the interrupt and shooting Udina herself, while satisfying, would just be too much interference in a situation that was rightfully his to resolve.
That's also why I imagine her treating him as something of a co-captain once he's back on the Normandy. Not just because he's a Spectre, and technically her senior officer, but because he's proven his ability to choose wisely and act decisively in pressure situations. She's #1, but he's #1a, bringing him into her convos in the war room and the vid comm, giving him equal authority to deal with the Quarian admirals, etc. Can't quite imagine him punching Admiral Gerrel on her behalf after the dreadnought mission, though, much as she'd adore the chivalry of it all
Except so far for me the game ABSOLUTLY doesnt show that. My Kaidan s lounging in the starboard room just thinking or doing nothing. He doesnt seem to be taking responsabilites or talk about the missions. Did i do something wrong or what ? Garrus is much more at easethen him, he talks with everyone, goes up to Joker and explains what happened during ME1 to the crew (about the rachni). ts like hes taking care of the crew, of the Normandy. But Kaidan is acting more like Vega, chlling and waiting for orders
I want my Alenko Spectre ! He was taking more responsabilities back in ME1 already.
Maybe I need to continue playing and see... I hope.
Headcanon: (1) The additiional narrative events and scenes that RPG video game players imagine to fill gaps and/or expand upon the official story and characterization of NPC companions. Usually consistent with the existing story/characterizations while offering greater detail on locations, events, and characters. (2) An unfortunately necessary element to the enjoyment of Mass Effect 3, especially with regard to attempts at understanding the ending.
So Ill definitly have to headcanon it? He wont get anymore involved with anything will he?
Spicy romance scenes are easy to headcanon but I was expecting not to have to headcanon Kaidan taking his place onboard as a Spectre.
Ill finish playing and think back on it.
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So I'll condense my post to: I agree completely with just about everything you said here.
