@Flog 61
You have done a great job so far. Keep it going.
I don't know how you feel about this, and I have mentioned it before, but there should be cut scenes about the squad mates you don't take with you. Now, I have thought of some examples. They simple and could be expanded upon further (anybody is welcomed to add on to these).
I have already mentioned Garrus in a previous post
James- It doesn't necessarily need to have him assisting the Shepard and his/her squad. But, there are a group of Brutes marching towards a key point. Soldiers ( or Shepard) are starting to be overrun. Before the Brutes break the line, James comes in, in a Mako. He rams one brute. He uses the main gun and takes down another. He starts to drive towards the Brutes ramming them, while also firing the guns. He manages to destroy the Brutes ( or forces them to flee) saving the unit.
Again the situation could vary. It could be rescues, or it could be leading a charge. Opinions and other thoughts are more than welcomed
Tali- There are a group of Cannibals, Husks, and a few Brutes in a strategic position. Tali gets news from an important figure ( Shepard, Anderson, EDI, or one of the admirals). She, a group of Quarian marines (maybe Kal?), some Geth infantry, and a few Geth Primes assault the position. Cannibals and husks start going down. You see two Geth Primes taking down a Brute with ease. You see Tali giving commands and shooting down Husks and Cannibals. They eventually win the position with few casualties.
EDI- EDI is in a foward operations base monitoring and sharing enemy movements. She is protected by a few soldiers. The Comm channel EDI was using was hacked by the Reapers, and the Reapers relayed her position to the ground troops. EDI hears shots being fired, followed by the death of one of the soldiers. She turns around to see a Reaper force incoming. She immediately tells the soldiers to defend the position. She goes and takes cover. While she is defending the position. She radios the Normandy requesting assistance. Joker, being the good pilot that he is, provides the air support necessary to defeat the Reaper forces. Thus, EDI is safe for a little while.
More to come soon. I have to get the brain juices flowing again