Went to Noveria, do some side quests, killed some crooked cops, charm some corporate people, topple down one nasty Salarian overlord and got myself a key card.
Renegade 
John Shepard went to the Citadel Dock area and he was given his own ship. So the Normandy crew set off to find Saren and Shepard gave a speech beforehand. The speech was to rally the crew and Shepard said that "we don't need help" and "humans are in this alone" (Even though he has just recruited a Turian, Krogan and Quarian, who all would have heard this speech 
). Shepard also told Joker that Anderson is gone and that he is in charge of the Normandy.
Shepard then went to everyone on the Normandy to berate talk to them. Ashley was first and she was told that she should be more alert to avoid any incidents like Eden Prime. Garrus wanted to get the job done by any means necessary and Shepard agreed. Wrex had a touch conversation about the Genophage. Finally, Tali was told not to spy on Normandy technology. So the crew now know where they stand and the exploration can begin.
The first destination was the Hawking Eta cluster. Shepard was told there was a cult led by a Major Kyle. Shepard recognised this name from the events at Torfan. The Mako was used for the first time (I like planet exploration but not too keen on the Mako). Shepard had no allegiance to this Major Kyle and thought it was best to wipe the cult out altogether. This didn't go as smoothly at all . Shepard only had basic equipment so the biotic enemies did their rallying cry of "I WILL DESTROY YOU" and ripped Shepard to pieces. Shepard got killed 4 times. The worst part of this is that the load afterwards was at the start of the map (I forgot to save just before entering the compound 
). The cult was eventually destroyed so that further exploration could be done. There was an encounter with a thresher maw and some heavy metals gathered. Returned to the Normandy for Hackett's brief and he was little disappointed that the cult had been destroyed.
The Keppler Verge was next as Shepard needs to investigate some scientists. The mercs in the compound were annoying and Shepard isn't ready to take them on yet. Shepard died a couple of times here as well and a sniper did a one hit kill shot. Shepard probably needs a lot of better gear instead of the basics when playing insanity mode.
Kathy Shepard
I walk around the ship and decide to inform some characters what will happen to their future. Haha
Miranda: Shepard what are you talking about?
me: Just know I want you in the next game. I really enjoy watching you throw your father through the window. Plus you and another will survive the suicide mission so that I can import myself into the next game.
Miranda: Are you sure you're alright? Maybe you need to get some rest
me: I'm fine Lawson. I have to go inform Jacob he won't survive the mission
Miranda: Ah..yeah. You do that Shepard
Jacob: Are you crazy? I have no idea what you're talking about though I like to know how you knew my father was missing
me: You don't need to know. If you think about too much that vein in your forehead will pop. I don't want that. At least not now. It would be best to wait until we get to the collector base.
Jacob: So that's it uh? You think I will become like my father and you will justify that by letting me die on the suicide mission.
me: Yeah. That's about it. Don't forget that I can't have you getting a woman pregnant knowing there's a possibility you will harm that child especially if its a girl
Jacob: Get lost Shepard. I've met some weird people before, but you take the cake.
me: I will take the cake and eat it. Haha. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Jacob: Whatever.
Rupert Garner: Are you sure about what you've said Commander?
me: Yes I am. That's why I said what i said. Again. Since you won't be in ME3, you should open a restaurant on Earth and serve your calamari gumbo. You will make millions. Don't worry.
Rupert Gardner: If you say so. I expect you will be a regular customer
me: Count on it. I will also have someone with me that will be a fan of your cuisine.
Ken: Wouldn't that be unprofessional Commander?
me: It wouldn't. You two make a good couple.
Gabby; We have been friends for years and I do find him attractive.
me: That's the spirit Gabby. Take charge.
Joker: I think Cerberus didn't fix your head Commander. There is no way I would say, "There's no regulation that says I can't date the ships AI." I would be an idiot to say that
me: Ok. You're an idiot. Now for the good part. Your sister and father will be killed during the reaper war.
Joker: WHAT? You need to leave Commander. That's not funny.
me: No. How about you not getting out of the c**kpit when the SR1 was under attack and head to the escape pod?
Joker: Umm. Oh crap.
me: Exactly. And you know what? I'm going to pick destroy frying your metal bot. How do like that?
edi: That's unfair of you to say something that hasn't happened Shepard.
me: Shutup hologram and future tin can. Just so you know. We will not speak again except during cutscenes. Now take me to Omega.
I head to my cabin. Should I buy some models or fish or maybe both? Decisions, decisions. I'll just get space hamster. Cool
Okay, after taking a brief rest, I tried again and this time I beat the clone with my Bulletless Soldier on the second attempt. Yay!
Got all my mods from the claw game, then crushed out a few challenges in the arena. And then I got to Unusual Scores part 3.... oh boy.
I just can not beat Unusual Scores part 3 for whatever reason. Most of the time I am getting to wave 3 or 4, only to get killed by something that snuck around and flanked me. Pyro, abomination, Praetorian, whatever. AAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Okay, after taking a brief rest, I tried again and this time I beat the clone with my Bulletless Soldier on the second attempt. Yay!
Got all my mods from the claw game, then crushed out a few challenges in the arena. And then I got to Unusual Scores part 3.... oh boy.
I just can not beat Unusual Scores part 3 for whatever reason. Most of the time I am getting to wave 3 or 4, only to get killed by something that snuck around and flanked me. Pyro, abomination, Praetorian, whatever. AAAAAAAAAAAAH!
I remember starting Unusual Scores for the first time. I was playing an Engineer with only a drone and Sabotage powers. The moment I saw Collectors and Reapers I knew I did something wrong 
Recently I started a maleShep so I can play the whole trilogy as him for the first time ever. I've got several femShep PTs, but no maleShep. It's going to keep me busy, since I want to try each romance... Ashley, Tali, Miranda, Jack, Steve, maybe Kaidan too. That's a lot of hours! Goodbye real-life responsibilities, ha! 
Today Shep got attacked by a thresher maw. We found some dead soldiers in the middle of some flat land. That set off some alarm bells (and not just because Shep keeps flipping the Mako upside down!). We blasted it down to half-health, then Shep became overconfident and got out of the Mako to fight it. Things got a little hairy (and a slimy - that thing was spitting acid!). Tali blasted it with some Carnage fun and the thresher maw was defeated. Don't we feel heroic!
Shepard made a return trip to the Citadel and is perform his civic duties: interfering in parenting conversations, stumbling into undercover operations, almost getting blown up by an AI, helping an overly handsy asari Consort. And my personal favourite, standing in lifts/elevators for a few minutes while Ashley asks Tali some really awkward questions.
"So Tali, I hear quarians are actually cyborgs."
"Hey, those people were looking at you really harshly, are you ok?" "Hmm, it's probably because you created the geth and all."
Tact is not your strong suit, lady. 
We finished off the Citadel trip by convincing an escaped slave to take a sedative so C-Sec could take her into custody. Shep was surprisingly kind during the whole conversation. Of course, the moment she was asleep, Shep went back to being a rude jerk to everyone he meets.
Lastly, the Normandy arrived on Noveria and Shep fell straight into the local politics. We killed a corrupt cop, and intimidated Lorik Qui'in into testifying against Anoleis. Also, highlight of the day: poked a krogan until he threatened to throw Shep off a balcony. 
Met Captain Anderson at Flux, who came up with the great idea that I just steel the Normandy. Allright!
Let Anderson decide what he wants to do and he chose to hack Udina's computer. It's personal now.
Headed through the Mu Relay to Ilos, just to see Saren shut the doors to the huge complex.
Made my way around, killing Geth, using some elevator and hacking a terminal. Headed back to the Mako and drove through the doors.
Ran into a barrier on my way and was forced to take a path to the right. Met Vigil and learned more about the Protheans, Ilos Archives, the scientists there and that the Citadel is actually a Mass Relay and that the Conduit to reach it is near.
Fought my way through the trenches with the Mako and went for that Conduit.
Arrived at the Citadel, killed some Husks, took the elevator up the Citadel Tower and had to fight my way around the exhaust plain until finally meeting Saren again in the Council Chambers.
Tried to make him understand that Sovereign is only using him as well, and it became clear to him, so he thanked me and shot himself in the head.
Wrex and Tali made sure he was dead.
Joker called in and I told him to save the Council, even though I felt they don't fully deserve it.
Saren came back to life afterwards, so I fought him and took him down, for good this time.
Sovereign was destroyed, Anderson and an Alliance team came to our rescue. Anderson became a member of the Citadel Council, he deserved it.
During the events Shepard met a lot of great people.
He became very good friends with Kaidan fast, valuing Kaidan's honest opinions about how missions went, and learnt some personal things. He became a valuable person, so Shepard could've never left him behind.
Garrus was cool with Shep, but Shep thinks there's still some room left for growing a better friendship. He helped Garrus take down his old nemesis Dr. Saleon, but didn't let Garrus take him down.
When he met Liara he liked her immediately because she seemed very kind, but he kept her at distance when she dropped on him that she hopes for more. Though he made sure that she was always fine and sent her to see Dr. Chakwas if necessary.
Tali became a valuable teammate and he was eager to learn more about the Quarian/Geth relations. She has a good heart and is very kind. He really likes her.
Wrex also became a reliable teammate and he knew he could calm the Krogan down during Virmire. In the end Shepard and Wrex had mutual respect for each other and Wrex trusted Shep completely.
Shepard didn't particularly like Ashley, even though he listened to all she had to say to him. In the end that didn't help her. He left her behind at Virmire.
And Joker is the best pilot Shepard could hope for.
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That was ME1 for my Adam Shepard 
My first run on Hardcore, and as an Engineer. Here's my character and his abilities just before confronting Saren! Sorry for the bad quality, don't have the option to screenshot my PS3.
On to ME2 tomorrow, so excited!
Turn off the music volume, listening to Battlestar Galactica ost, went to Peak 15, blasted through monsters from Starship Troopers and then found Liara's indoctrinated mommy, "damm you saren!", and release the rachni queen, kill off the rest of crazy rachni babies, everyone talks about their problems and finally one biotic officer being not too subtle about his true attention to his commanding officer. A sunday afternoon well spent.
and this guy..
nope...? 
Kathy Shepard
After recruiting Mordin and Zaeed, I talk with them
Zaeed: What other stuff do you see in my future Shepard?
me: That's about it. As I say, you get the best slide of anybody with relaxing in a lawn chair with a drink in your hand. You along with Miranda will be in the next game. And as I told her, I need two to live for me to be imported into the next game
Zaeed: Whatever you say Shepard.
Mordin: That's problematic Shepard
me: That's how it has to be. It's easier to let you die on the mission than shoot you in the back on Tuchanka. Plus I don't recall if Wrex survived ME1. If he didn't than Padok Wiks lives, and if Wrex did survive, both will be killed in the next game.
Mordin: I know a Padok Wiks. We have our differences. I agree I wouldn't want you to shoot me in the back. But you're mentioning things that haven't happened yet based on previous experience. Maybe you need to get your head examined.
me: I'm fine. My head is fine. I'm sure the next time I do this, you will be around for the next game.
me: I'm being nice to you Kelly because I want those assets you will give me in the next game. So that means I will invite you up to my cabin for dinner, have you change your ID and make sure you're ok after the Cerberus coup
Kelly: Ok then. I'll get back to what I was doing. By the way, you have a message on your private terminal
Kathy Shepard
So I just recruited Jack and Garrus. Lets go give them the good news
Garrus: Are you sure you're feeling well Shepard? I'm having a hard time believing anything you told me. Still I'm curious how you know about Sedonis.
me: Don't worry my fine feathered friend. You won't be in the next game. You add nothing to the next game. Heck you don't even provide any war assets. You're just a body to get me through the Omega 4 relay.
Garrus: Yeah....Whatever you say.
Jack: You think I will be teaching kids in the future. You're even crazier then me.
me: That makes things easier.
Jack: Wait..What do you mean easier?
me: Not to worry. You won't feel a thing when it happens.
It seems this will be easier then I planned. Now to recruit a Krogan, a thief and to talk with Anderson. Yeah I have a few words for him. I might hold off talking with him till after Horizon that way I've had a chance to talk with Ashley. Ha. Looking forward to it.
Kelly: Ok then. I'll get back to what I was doing. By the way, you have a message on your private terminal
Which may or may not actually mean that you have a message at your private terminal.
Renegade Shepard on insanity
Shepard went to the Citadel to buy some better equipment and he could only affordable to buy one level 4 Human Armour. Obviously, he chose to equip this himself because he is ruthless and self preservation. Wandered round the Citadel and Shepard encountered Emily Wong again and asked if I found anything at Fist's place. She obviously can't take no for an answer and Shepard told her no again. Emily left bemused and hopefully this will be the last time she bugs Shepard. Verner was also in the area again but Shepard wasn't in the mood so just brushed him aside. Verner said that he was going to do something in his own way to help but Shepard remained disinterested. Before leaving the Citadel, Shepard called into the Consort's office. He managed to speak to the Consort but she wanted a favour doing. This was refused and Sha'ira now doesn't want to speak anymore.
Back to exploration and Shepard collected more metal, id tags etc. A ship was nearby where terrorists held Chairman Burns captive. Shepard died a couple of times against the biotic grunts in the main hall. So Shepard ended up running past these biotics to get to the terrorist leader. Shepard would've normally chosen to kill the terrorists but this time he intimidated them to give up (This was chosen so that I didn't have to face the biotics in the hall to be honest 
). So Shepard might be turning into a cowardly renegade; all talk and no action.
Shepard then went to the Armstrong cluster to destroy some Geth outposts. He has destroyed 3/4 so far.
ME2 Insanity run with Adam Shepard (Engineer) started today
Right into the action!
Flew around in space trying to find more geth to kill when suddenly an unknown ship fired and hit the Normandy.
Yelled at Liara to get her ass to the escape pods and told her I'd get Joker. That stubborn man didn't wanna leave the Normandy, so I got him out of there just in time. Seems I died during the process, whoops.
Woke up in a facility, and someone called Miranda stood over me. Something wasn't right apparently.
Fell asleep again, woke up due to Miranda calling me, saying that the facility is under attack and I have to move right away.
Proceeded through the facility, killing hacked mechs until I met Jacob, who answers some of my questions while being under fire.
Eliminated the threat together with Jacob and immediately ask if my crew made it out alive. Most of them did and I'm relieved.
Asked more questions about me being dead and being brought back to life.
Progressed further through the facility, met Wilson, applied Medi-Gel to him, and learned they work for Cerberus. Told them I'd never work with terrorists like them.
Made our way to the shuttles and met Miranda there, who shot Wilson for being a traitor.
On the shuttle ride Miranda and Jacob questioned me to make sure that I'm still me. I am. 
Met the Illusive Man, don't trust him at all. But at least he believes in the Reaper threat, so I've played along for the time being.
Talked to Miranda and Jacob afterwards. Don't think Miranda likes me much, but neither do I like her so far, though I'm grateful she put me back together.
Jacob seems honest, but I told him I haven't made up my mind about trusting him yet.
Went to Freedom's Progress to find out what happened there, met Tali and teamed up with her to find another quarian on his pilgrimage, Veetor. Took down a huge mech, found Veetor and learned that the Collectors are behind the colony abductions.
Asked Tali to join me, but unfortunately she's caught up in another mission.
Had another meeting with the Illusive Man upon returning, discussing the team I need for the coming war. Asked about my old squadmates, because I trust them with my life, but none of them are available, which is too bad because I could need a friend or two right now.
Just then the Illusive Man surprised me with bringing Joker to me, my new pilot on my new ship. A new Normandy!
We flew out into space and I'm about to get to know the crew.
More Bulletless Soldier:
1. Finally beat Unusual Scores part 3. Took me two attempts today. I played lousy and ran away tactically retreated at one point but I got it done.
2. Spent some quality time with Garrus (love interest for this Shepard). But he ended up beating her in the shooting contest since it has been a while since she fired a gun.
3. Had brief conversations with Kaidan, Liara, and Miranda because why not.
4. Helped Asari High Command by blowing up a monastery. Forcefully convinced Samara not to shoot herself.
5. Met with the Quarian admirals.
6. Boarded a Geth dreadnaught, exploded a bunch of the flashlight heads. Rescued the Legion flashlight, escaped the explosion, punched an admiral.
And apparently a 'Dr. Michel' is giving Garrus Turian chocolate. Sounds like this doctor needs a bullet to the head, but that would mean firing my gun. Maybe I can punch the bullet in?
Next up I will jump in some Geth server to stop Geth fighters from attacking the bucket heads. And then maybe do a few more meet-ups on the Silversun Strip.
I should have enough video footage to last me about a week's worth of editing, so I will probably lay off the game for a few day, maybe read a book. I haven't read a book in a long while.
"The Galactic Humane Society reminds you that animals are people too."
Spoiler
During Tali's trial
Kathy Shepard
me: I'm glad you understand.
Grunt: No problem Shepard. I still don't believe a word you said about something that hasn't happened yet. I guess its a human thing. Okeer never implanted stuff like that about humans having the ability to foresee the future.
Hello Harbinger. We won't talk right now. Our time will come later when I send the asteriod into the relay.
Ashley: Why didn't you let me know you were alive?
me: Since I woke up, I've been chasing the collectors to stop these abductions
Ashley: Are you sure? Cerberus might be involved with the missing colonists.
me: Save it for another time Williams. Cerberus is the one trying to stop the collectors while the Alliance decides what item to stick up their fifth point of contact.
Ashley: How did you know the collectors would be here?
me: A helpful tip. Look Ashley, I don't want to argue. Just know that you and I will be fighting side by side in about 6 months or so fighting the reapers trying to save the galaxy. And at one point you will be making a pass at another squadmate.
Ashley: WHAT? So now you have psychic abilities?
me: I won't mention his name, but he seems to have the hots for you.
Ashley: What about you? Does someone have the hots for you?
me: I won't give details, but it has something to do with this colony. You will see later.
Ashley: I have to report back to Anderson.
me: When you do, tell him I'm coming for him. Let him sweat before I show up. Take care Ashley.
Went to Illium and helped Miranda deal with her sister.
I'm watching a Let's Play of someone named Lonerunner play ME3's extended ending. It was kind of the most frustrating thing to watch, because he'd try to talk about why he thought somethings were stupid, or retarded, or whatever term he wanted to use, and yet he'd never let me understand why. Instead of telling me why he didn't like this or that, he'd instead ask some question, and expect that to be the answer for me to understand his point. But I didn't. I would scream at my computer saying "Get to the point! Stop beating around the bush!" Or he'd flip flop. He'd say the breath scene was bad because it's not Commander Shepard, but then someone would confirm it is, and he'd say it's worse because "Destroy is not the best ending. It's the default ending. Synthesis is the best because it's the final choice. It's stupid to put that scene in the default ending". And I'm like "What logic are you trying to tell me?" Besides, you can see it as the best if you consider the best ending to be the one with the highest rating, because you need the highest points to get it. More then synthesis. Or he'd complain about how stupid it is that everyone build the crucible despite not knowing what it does, and yet in one of his older videos, I remember him wanting it to end with the crucible being a trap, and that it'd never work. And I'm like "MAKE UP YOUR DAMN MIND! You either want the galaxy to build something that they don't know if it would work, or you don't. You can't have it both ways".
All I took from it is that he was angry about it, and refusing to think of anything outside of a negative perspective. I guess it was even worse because I knew more info then he did, and a lot of the reasons he was angry was based on false information.
Last night Tyson destroyed a reaperized clone of a rachni queen and more importantly the fact that Grunt was still indeed Krogan was established. Tonight Tyson cured the Genophage.
Witnessed Joker hating a bit on EDI.
Met some of my new crew and talked to them, talked to Dr. Chakwas, cool she's here! I feel more at home already.
Miranda had a sudden change of heart it seems and was very friendly with me. Moody gal.
Went to the Citadel, but instead of going to see the Council directly, I took a detour and did some shopping. They can wait. That said, space hamster, fish and model ships are mine now and I bought the special ingredients for the cook. Priorities and such.
Also helped a quarian that was suspected of having stolen a credit chit.
Went to Feros, killed some geth and angry krogans, Kaidan got shot at and everyone freaked out... my boys got moves. And then we gun down acid spewing husk who love to run at us... "Wrex shotgun and stop shooting at the wall!"
Kathy Shepard
With Zaeed's problem done, I head to the Citadel
Anderson: Its up to you to stop the reapers.
me: Just shutup Anderson. That comment speaks volumes. You're a disgrace to humanity.
Anderson: What are you getting at Shepard?
me: You know I came here wanting to say a lot, but I believe I will hold off. Instead I will leave you in suspense. I know you had a relationship with a Kahlee Saunders, so I might not rescue her when the time comes.
Anderson: WHAT? Have you lost your mind? What rescue are you talking about? A better question is how do you know about Kahlee?
me: Just know you will never see her again. I have a question for you. Why didn't you and the others make any effort to find a way to stop the reapers while I was dead for the last 2 years?
Anderson: Now I see what this is about. What do you expect me to do?
me: Simple. You knew the beacon on Eden Prime gave me visions. You knew it was Prothean. Why not have a shuttle take the squad I had to Mars, maybe back to Eden Prime or even Ilos to see if anymore information can help? It doesn't matter if anything would've been found or not, it matters that no one made any effort.
Anderson: I don't know what to say.
me: Don't say anything. You may of been a very good soldier and all, but as soon as I took over the Normandy you've turned into crap. I have no sympathy for you. Here's something else for you to ponder. TIM will kill you
Anderson: Dying has changed you Shepard
me: It never did. I just care about humanity more than you do and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to save humanity. I suggest you enjoy the last bit of life you have left
I leave the Citadel knowing I will have to deal with him again. Maybe I will be a little more ruthless with him. Whatever. Lets go deal with the collectors.
me: I can't help you with your heist Kasumi. If you say you're the best, you can do it yourself.
Kasumi: Think of the fun you will miss.
me: How about you think about what exactly a thief can do against the collectors? You're just a body to get me through the Omega 4 relay
The collector ship. Yeah, yeah. The collectors use to be Protheans.
I have my 8 bodies for the mission. Lets end this. Lets get the IFF.
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