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[ubermensch007]

In Mass Effect 1, Commander Shepard had a shore party comprised of seven people including his or herself.




In Mass Effect 2, the number was increased by five.



Alot of people here have been campaigning for their favorite characters returning as "permanent squad-mates in Mass Effect 3.. I can understand that (I guess) Those in this camp have become very attached to those folks.Some want to finish the trilogy alongside the NPC's that they begin this great adventure with... I can't speak for anyone else of course; and I might be in the minority here - but I have to say:

I really like how BioWare decided to flip the script (so to speak) in ME 2.A New Ship. A New Team. A New Crew. And a New Sponsor.But i must confess that on my first two or three playthroughs that I hated working with Cerberus (in a way) And when I got the opportunity to have my Spectre status reinstated.I went for it.But I was disappointed in how BioWare had the Commander say to the Council, "Will I have to give reports?" and the Salarian Councilor said: No.That is unnecessary." This cheapened becoming a Spectre again.It made it appear as though Shepard was a Spectre in name only.And I may be one of the few people who really liked all the reports and accountability that Shepard had to deal with in ME 1.When you went back to the Citadel after a "primary" mission; Anderson and Udina always had something to say about it and etc...

What I'm getting at is this: I WANT TO BE A REAL SPECTRE AGAIN IN ME 3 GODDAMMIT

     
                             

There are some good threads around these parts. Bioware has spoken of how Shepard may feel isolated at times during ME 3.Personally I don't see why that should be.In some ways Commander Shepard is very akin to
Hal Jordan the first human Green Lantern.Both institutions the Green Lantern Corps and Spectres - entrust those
who are deemed worthy of joining their ranks with great power and authority to protect and serve the galaxy.

I don't know about you - but (as much as I like the team in ME2 and 1) after working with genetically engineered super beings, manslayers, super scientist, criminals, robosapiens and soldiers for hire.My Shepard wants to be among his own kind once more...I'm not talking about ****** sapiens.I'm talking about the Fraternity of Spectres.I know that it is very unlikely that BioWare will go in such a radical direction in ME 3.But think about it - it could be really cool:

The first human Spectre working with and interacting with fellow Spectres who all have been doing what they do alot longer than he has.Let's be real here.For all Shepard did in 2183 - there must be some who have been a Spectre for hundreds of years for crying out-loud.The Council mobilizes the Spectres to repel the Reaper threat and make alliances.Who will lead the team? These people are all like Type A Personalities 

Which could allow for some really memorable scene stealer moments...
It's a shame that Tela Vasir died and was not allowed to redeem herself.But I did like her though.I want to meet more Spectres in ME 3.

And now we come to:

Primus inter pares (Greek: Πρῶτος μεταξὺ ἴσων, English: the first among equals or first among peers) is Latin phrase which indicates that a person is the most senior of a group of people sharing the same rank or office.

When not used in reference to a specific title, it may indicate that the person so described is technically equal, but looked upon as an authority of special importance by their peers.

Commander Shepard is not the most senior of this group, but he is the closest authority on the Reapers of them all.I feel as though for those who left Cerberus and returned to the service of the Citadel Council.BioWare should have exclusive content - An expansive DLC should not be out of the question.If Shep could be without his ME 2 team during the DLC: Arrival.Than I see no reason why he could not go on "special Spectre business" during Mass Effect 3...

Modifié par ubermensch007, 27 août 2011 - 09:46 .

[AnimaTempli101]

I like the idea but I get the feeling that Spectre's aren't team orientated people, such ad the STG teams we see on Virmire, they're more lone gunmen.

[HurricaneGinger]

I think Mr. Hudson or one of the top honchos stated that being a Spectre would have a greater part in ME3. I thought the "reinstatement" was a bit cheapened too, but I also thought it got the point across: The Council supports your return, but they don't want everyone to know else the public may think the government supports terrorists; also, the return of Shepard could mean the return of the Reaper threat to many people. The Council doesn't want their illusion of "everything's right as rain" to be broken down by the announcement of Shepard's return; and the status is a way for them to leash Shepard and drag him back after he has washed his hands with Cerberus.

And I think the feeling of "isolation" BioWare is talking about comes from the fact that Shepard is the only one who really understands the threat the galaxy is up against. Saren saw it first, then Shepard; now that Saren is dead, Shepard is the only one in the galaxy who has warned anyone about the Reapers, the threat they pose, etc. I'd feel pretty isolated too if I was the only one with a big secret that I know to be true, yet no one else believes me. One could argue not to tell anyone at all, but as a soldier it was Shepard's duty to tell the Council of the incoming threat. Nobody believed him until it was too late.

I wonder if there would be Spectre business in ME3. I'd suspect there should be because BioWare stated that while the Reapers are indeed invading, we'll have side missions as well.

Edit: Fixed "Spectre". XD

Modifié par PhantomGinger, 27 août 2011 - 02:24 .

[alex90c]

All I want is to get an outfit like Vasir's with that Specter logo on it, screw N7.

[darthshepard1395]

i believe spectres are more lone wolf types....handpicked from a bunch of species for high risk operations........spectres really dont have squad mentality unless they are already affiliated in a military group as a leader (such as the alliance, unlike asari commandos). That being said, i wouldnt be suprised if you were able to send them off on missions across the galaxy to help in the anti-reaper cause.

[ubermensch007]

I just can't help but think of all the possibilities this could have in Mass Effect 3.BioWare has stated that we will see more of the main protagonist emotional side, psyche and character development in ME 3.Than in any previous game.
There's  defintedly enough solid material to work with... What I envision with Commander Shepard working with fellow Spectres is "insecurities" coming to the surface.It could be really interesting to see him overcome this and find his place among his brethern...

With the Suicide Mission there was no question of who was in charge.Shepard recruited the team and they knew who was the Boss.

But as for his kin in ME3.That's a different story...

@PhantomGinger: Wow... That was a very thoughtful and exceptional post of yours.Good job. 

Modifié par ubermensch007, 28 août 2011 - 05:03 .

[100k]

Honestly, I hope that there is some friction between Spectre Shepard and Spectre VS. It would be interesting to see how two people with the ultimate authority settle a disagreement.

[Bismth]

why is wrex wearing lipstick in the first image

[ubermensch007]

@100K: There is a good way for their to be friction betwixt Shepard and the VS:

There was a time when i thought that having either Kaidan or Ashley as Spectres in Mass Effect 3 was preposterous...

That time has passed... You see it occurred to me a few days ago that with Commander John Shepard being the first human Spectre.Captain of the Normandy.Savior of the Citadel Council.That whatever human is determined to be good enough to follow in his footsteps.To join the ranks of the Spectres.Everyone and their mothers
too.Will want to know what Shepard the Spectre's opinion of the new human Spectre is.

This I believe is where Khalisah Bint Sinan al-Jilani can BEST make her appearance in Mass Effect 3.

She accost Shepard and ask him what he thinks of the Systems Alliance New Spectre?

Shepard can reply by either choosing the conversation wheel options of:

- I Approve

- No Comment

- I DO NOT Approve

I find myself, mostly in regards to (so-called now) Lieutenent Ashley Williams leaning greatly toward the latter choice.For these reasons:

I will never forget two or three things that she said that raised a "Red Flag" in my mind.

1. Ashley: "As noble as the Council members may seem now.If there backs are against the wall,they will abandon us." Look.If your fighting a bear and the only way for you to survive is to sick your dog on it and run.You'll do it! As much as you love your dog, it isn't human.Its not racism, not really.Members of thier species will always be more important to them, than humans are."

2. "The Alliance is in my blood." and "I know where my loyalties lie."

Err... Does this sound like a candidate for the Spectres? Ashley has made it perfectly clear that her career and service in the Systems Alliance matters more to her than anything else in her life.It matters more than
Shepard.It matters more than "Fighting for the Lost" It matters more than picking up the torch in Commander Shepard's absence and fighting the "good fight" against the Reapers!!

Are we to truly believe that a person who has defended the Alliance as fervently as her.Could ever bring herself to do something as a Spectre that may very well, not be in the best interest of the Alliance? But in the best interest of the galactic community as a whole?

If Shepard does not endorse Ashley as the first female human Spectre.Just think about how much heat
would come down on him and her.It would be Bad-Ass.Some might accuse Shepard of sexism.Ashley would more than likely be humiliated by Shepard's cander to the Reporter: To a point far greater than her grandfather ever was.

Some may say that Shepard would have to be a real douchebag to do something like that to Ashley.Believing it to be a renegade option.I do not.I think it would take tremendous courage for Commander Shepard to speak
his mind and express his true feelings about how wrong he believes her appointment to the community of Spectres is...

Ashley could decide to tough it out and prove the naysayers wrong.But anyway you look at it.Ashley and Shepard would be rivals from this point on -- perhaps...

Modifié par ubermensch007, 28 août 2011 - 05:56 .

[Homebound]

Bismth wrote...

why is wrex wearing lipstick in the first image

was about to ask the same thing.

tali is adorkable as ever.

[ThePwener]

Only the "popular" ones were chosen to be squadmates. What a whitewash. way to go BW.

[marshalleck]

Shepard was never a real Spectre to begin with. The Council didn't even want to give humanity a Spectre, they were just running out of excuses not to. The only reason Shepard was lent Spectre status in the first place was to A) resolve the Saren problem without getting their own hands dirty, and make Udina shut up.

If getting "reinstated" felt like base appeasement to you, that's because it was precisely that. 

"Sure, you can have Spectre status back, as long you stay out in the Terminus where claiming to be a Spectre carries no weight."

See what they did there?

Modifié par marshalleck, 28 août 2011 - 08:05 .