This thread represents Normandy crash scene support, and my theory about the scene. The theory consists of two parts: Images and FAQ. Images show main theory's clues. FAQ shows all possible questions about the theory and answers to those questions.
NOTE
FAQ part of the theory may be replenished, because more questions could be asked.
IMAGES
FAQ
Q: Why do you think the scene is not some symbolical "Adam and Eve allegory"?
A: I believe that if BioWare really wanted to make a symbolical scene, they could do something like this:
http://social.biowar...ndex/12575608/1
Q: But the scene was look like happened just after the Cricible's explosion. Color of the shockwave confirms that.
A: Shockwave's color could be some long-term post-effect of Crucuble's explosion. So the scene could take place years or decades after the Battle for the Earth.
Q: Decades? But why Joker is not old then?
A: Humans live till 150 years in ME Universe, remember? 20 or 30 years will not change Joker's face a lot.
Q: Why Javik can be aboard during the scene?
A: He could change his mind about the suicide.
Q: Why Joker eyes aren't glowing inside the Normandy during the Synthesis ending before the crash?
A: Those eye glows could be visible only in some special conditions (like adept's eye glows when he uses abilities).
Q: How could the jumps be even possible? The Relays were destroyed.
A: Relays were clearly not destroyed completely, especially in the Control ending. They could be reconstructible.
Q: Jump is possible only between two working Relays, so the Relay on the other side was also reconstruced? How?
A: Yes, Relays were reconstruced on the both sides. Teams from different clusters could coordinate the process via QAC communicators, which were not harmed during the Crucible's explosion.
Q: Why making test-jumps at all if the Relays were reconstructed?
A: The Relays could not work properly just after the reconstruction. They will definitely require proper recolibration, which can't be done without test-jumps.
Q: Why not use empty and cheap ships, controlled by VIs for such tests?
A: Many of unmanned tests were clearly made before launching a full-staffed ones. But fully-staffed tests on different types of ships are also important. And the Normandy with its crew could take part in the very first full-staffed test-jump.
Q: Why fully-staffed tests are so important?
A: First of all, fully-staffed ships have different payload and profile, which affects a lot of ship's flight properties. Second, living crew members has specific physiology, which differ them from each other and animals. Some tests just have to be made with real people involved.
Q: But why not use some cheap ship with some unimportant people for the very first flight?
A: There are no unimportant people in post-Crucible age. Normandy is not just a stealth-frigate. It's very survivable and heavily upgraded ship. And the Normandy's usual crew is very skilled and well-trained to act effectively in different extremal situations. Normandy and its crew is a perfect choice for such a dangerous task.
Q: But the crew defeated the Reapers! They should retire and take money from the vids about them.
A: I think such people will never retire, and will take part in some subsequent major events. I'm sure they will volunteer for such an important test-flight.
Q: But why not keep performing unmanned flights till some acceptible level before launching full-staffed test?
A: As I said, there definitely were such unmanned flights. But the full-staffed tests are different. If everything was good during 100 unmanned flights, it doesn't guarantee that there will be no accidents in the very first full-staffed one.
Q: Why not replace usual Normandy's crew with some engineers? They will definitely do better.
A: Actually they will not. Test-flight (especially the very first one) needs a team that can act effectively in extremal situations, not scientists. Military crew is much more preferable.
Q: Then why not use some other millitary crew on the same ship?
A: Do you really believe that Liara or James will prefer to miss such an important task? Or that Dr. Chakwas will abandon her "children"?
Q: Ok, so they did it! And crashed on some unknown world... So they all died in the end?
A: The jump is possible only between two working Relays. Which means that there are enough men, resources and ships on the other side of the jump. Which means that help will come soon enough. Normandy and its crew will be saved.
Q: But you said that the jump is only possible between two working Relays. Why don't we see Relay on the other side of the jump?
A: First of all, we don't see the end of the jump in the scene. Jump part of the scene ends before the jump end. Second, jump between two not fully calibrated Relays could be not very precise. Normandy could exit the jump miles away from the Relay.
Q: Why do you think BioWare really meant the test-flight? What was the purpose of the scene?
A: First of all, scene could prove that the Relays were reconstructible. And galactic civilization will not be doomed to be separated forever, or for a very long time. Second the scene could mean that the Relays are the only way to travel between clusters fast enough. Even if galactic civilization will get rid of the Reaper tech, it will eventually lead to inventing their own mass relays. So, basically, the scene might be a proof that Mass Relays will always be a part of games, based on ME universe.
Q: Why didn't Shepard exit the Normandy after crash in case of 4000 EMS Destroy ending?
A: She could have some other important tasks on the Earth for example. Or she is just inside the Normandy, and planned to exit later.
Modifié par Seival, 14 juin 2012 - 11:54 .
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