Really, the only limitations on squad members from Mass Effect 2 would be if someone died. Otherwise, I think they should all be available. Let's break it down:
- Jacob: There's really not much to say about him. He trusts Shepard and likes working without all the red tape.
- Miranda: She tells the Illusive Man she quits. What else does she have to do now? I suppose there is the option of living a quiet life with her sister and her family, but a) that doesn't fit her personality at all,
it could potentially draw her father's attention to Oriana again and c) she's too much of a fan favourite. There's really no reason for her not to return in some capacity. - Mordin: Out of everyone, he's the one I picture as least likely to return. I always thought of him as more of a noncombatant. I could see him as a crew member, but personally would find it more believable if he was stationed in a regular, well-equipped lab, or at least isn't brought as part of a shore party. Alternatively, the Pirates of Penzance is touring.
- Grunt: He lives for fighting, always wants a new challenge. Shepard will be fighting. It will be a new challenge. No brainer here.
- Jack: I could see her filling practically any role, depending on Mass Effect 2's events. She's too complex a character to make a brief blanket statement.
- Zaeed: He's already put his life on the line and went on the suicide mission, so I don't see that as a problem. I've read people saying he's back in command of the Blue Suns and reforming them; I don't remember this, though, maybe because I took the paragon path and Vido lived. If he is leading them, I could see why he wouldn't be included, but someone would have to fill me in here.
- Kasumi: She has just as much reason for helping out against the reapers as she did with the collectors (which is, admittedly, less than most other squad members had.) She did have the bit of self interest with wanting Cerberus' help on her personal mission, but hey, I don't see why she wouldn't come back in some capacity.
- Samara: Her oath only covered the Collectors if I remember correctly, but she should have reason to want to fight the reapers, too. It would be interested to see her operating by her code, rather than subservient to Shepard. She also discusses, at several points including on Omega and Tuchanka, that once the collectors are defeated she'd like to help there. I could definitely see her returning against the reapers.
- Morinth: I killed her, but from what I saw, she has no motivation to help and is driven by her passions. I see no reason she'd join the fight against the reapers.
- Thane: Assuming he's still alive (has there been confirmation he'll return?) he seems like another no brainer, especially if Kolyat isn't reconciled with. Even if he is, however, I can't see Thane's philosophy allowing him to ignore the reapers to spend time with his son. I see him dedicating his remaining time to saving the galaxy.
- Legion: Since geth don't work like organics, he wouldn't have to be present to try to convince them to help Shepard. Seems like another no brainer to me.
- Kal'reegar: Need I say more? Cool character, could see him being interesting, and besides, Adam Baldwin seems wasted on an NPC.
- Aria: I can't picture her as a squad member, but apparently she's popular. I did find her interesting, but would prefer her as an NPC. That said, I haven't read Invasion yet, and don't know her role there.
- Feron: If Liara's coming back as a squad member, he'll probably be too busy running her operations. I'd find learning more about him interesting, though. From the multiple employers he discussed in Redemption, I'm sure he'd have plenty of stories.
- Captain Bailey: I'd like to see him return in at least some respect. He did get his own mini comic, so he must be of some importance.
- David Archer: I wonder at the consequences of that decision. Some closure would be nice.
- Kirrahe: An interesting character with a good reason to be involved. I'd like to see him again.
- Conrad Verner: Well... it would be hilarious to have him as a squad member. Seriously though, I love what they've done with the character so far, it would be interesting to see more.
- Gianna Parasini: I liked the little nod to her in the second game, and think it would be interesting to see her again.
- Toombs: The message from him in the second game was a nice touch, it was good to see someone else still hates Cerberus. I see there's a rather massive fan following here, too. I'd like to run into him again.
- Shiala: Again, a character whose involvement in ME2 was interesting, and I'd like closure on her case, too. Not sure exactly what more could be added, however.
- Lt. Marie Durand: Maybe her unique experience with the rachni would come into play, I feel there's some potential here.
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