Ryzaki wrote...
That matches up the rumor that you can only get a perfect ending by Anderson dying.
Oh for crying out...look, this is apparently what happens as has been discussed by the spoiler folks.
This happens on the Citadel, during the "coup" segment after you beat TIM. Anderson's mortally wounded and Shepard's comforting him in his dying moments.
The context from the Prima guide shots is the EMS requirement drops from 5000 to 4000 if you "save" Anderson, implying that there's a choice where Shepard tries to save Anderson but ultimately can't..