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[Helios969]

This is a little backstory synopsis of how the Arks and Andromeda Initiative came about.  I expect something similar to this as the explanation how 3 (or more) Ark ships are created such a short time span.  I think even with an explanation, plausibility for such a project is stretched...not just creation of the ships but amassing the sheer number of occupants without the rest of the galaxy learning of it.  It's a little over 400 words.

 

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The Asari always knew about the Reaper threat.  From centuries of study of the Prothean artifact on Thessia, the Asari had long known about the existence of Reapers and the 50,000 year cycle of extinction they wrought on the galaxy.  The Protheans ensured they knew, creating a repository of knowledge that included an alternative path to survive the reaper onslaught; one they were unable to bring to fruition.

 

This knowledge was a tightly guarded secret known only to a select few powerful and esteemed Asari associated with but operating outside the government; as a means to control information, guide leadership, and shape the Asari people.  If either became compromised by Reaper indoctrination, they would not undermine the project.

 

The timing of the Normandy development – “the Council helping to fund the project” – was no coincidence…nor was Humanities involvement.  This was but one layer of subterfuge put in place for when the Reapers arrived.   Humanity was to be the focal point while the real plan was developed.

 

On a distant world in an isolated system deep in the Terminus System the infrastructure had long ago been laid.  Initiated by the Prothean’s and brought to fruition by the Asari, it was rich in the requisite natural resources and would serve as the staging ground that would save the Asari people…and others.  The Terminus’s perilous reputation served as a deterrent to races seeking expansion opportunities; and the pirates and slavers added a layer of security as well as provided a steady stream of workers to support the project.  Aria T’Loak’s prominence in the Terminus was also no coincidence.

 

Thus, when Sovereign showed up on Eden Prime, those few select Asari knew it was time to put their plan into full motion.  Selection of those races who would be major partners on the project began.  The other Council races would, of course, participate.  Despite their volatile natures, the Krogan would be “invited” because of what they offered the Asari genetically…but in more manageable numbers.  Human participation was hotly debated.  Some Asari argued they were less predictable than the Krogan and therefore more dangerous.  Those in favor argued humanity offered the Asari the greatest genetic potential.  Both agreed that if the Humans ever discovered how they had been manipulated, they would be dangerous to the stability of the endeavor and its long term success.

 

In the end it didn’t matter.  Humanity earned their membership into the Council at the Battle for the Citadel; ending all debate on the topic.  And by delaying the full onslaught of the Reapers, Humanity bought the project precious time it required...

[Laughing_Man]

That's a cool theory, but it assumes that everyone that knew were in possession of the idiot ball.

 

If they knew about the threat so far in advance, realistically the citadel council the humans would encounter should have been much more pragmatic and

militaristic in nature, in an effort to prepare for "judgement day". The Asari would have been ruled by their version of XCOM instead of their cute little e-democracy.

[Helios969]

The only thing I can suggest is that is they don't know exactly when the Reapers will arrive.  But I've been thinking about Asari origins of late, and a race with a thousand year lifespan that evolved from a predator species would be extremely patient and excel in the art of manipulation.  But I realize it is imperfect as theories go...and far from complete.  It's mostly just jotting down some ideas to make Andromeda more plausible than the Reapers showed up and somehow we managed to create 3 massive ships (how much bigger than the Destiny Ascension?) in the matter of a year...including building the infrastructure and assembling the people of such an endeavor.  All without alerting the Reapers to this project.

[SNascimento]

[DarthLaxian]

The only thing I can suggest is that is they don't know exactly when the Reapers will arrive.  But I've been thinking about Asari origins of late, and a race with a thousand year lifespan that evolved from a predator species would be extremely patient and excel in the art of manipulation.  But I realize it is imperfect as theories go...and far from complete.  It's mostly just jotting down some ideas to make Andromeda more plausible than the Reapers showed up and somehow we managed to create 3 massive ships (how much bigger than the Destiny Ascension?) in the matter of a year...including building the infrastructure and assembling the people of such an endeavor.  All without alerting the Reapers to this project.

 

Why not - the only hurdle would really be a drive system that doesn't need discharging constantly (you don't want to fry all the people you want to send out in your expedition, do you?)...everything else already exists!

 

Also: The Alliance (more or less alone at the start) managed to build that CRUCIBLE (as bad a plot-device as it was/is!) in mere months (and that thing is HUGE, ok it might not need cabins and much of a live-support-system etc. - but it needs at least an FTL-Drive, a Power-Source etc. not to mention completing whatever Technology finally destroys/controls the Reapers or merges organics and synthetics! (so yeah, if all the known races work together I bet they could build several of those ships (and maybe studying what remained of Sovereign showed them how to modify an engine? (I mean they learned how to make Thanix-Cannons from the debris, which is what the Reapers themselves use as main-guns!))

 

Still a great theory - would lead to a lot of strive if the other races found out that a secret cabal (probably matriarchs!) of "the blue babes" manipulated them all (instead of really trying to save the galaxy by allowing for more military/telling the galaxy that the Reapers really exist and that they really need to prepare (with all the galaxies industrial potential more or less focused on war a conventional victory would have been asured IMHO (I've been preaching it after all: We managed to stop the Reapers from shutting down the Mass Relays, so our fleets are still mobile (and they'd be a lot larger if people had believed Sheppard outright and started preparations - not just token efforts like in canon!), and we kept the galactic council save (so government is largely intact, same for com-relays etc.)) and even made them leave the galaxy!

[SKAR]

This is a little backstory synopsis of how the Arks and Andromeda Initiative came about. I expect something similar to this as the explanation how 3 (or more) Ark ships are created such a short time span. I think even with an explanation, plausibility for such a project is stretched...not just creation of the ships but amassing the sheer number of occupants without the rest of the galaxy learning of it. It's a little over 400 words.

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The Asari always knew about the Reaper threat. From centuries of study of the Prothean artifact on Thessia, the Asari had long known about the existence of Reapers and the 50,000 year cycle of extinction they wrought on the galaxy. The Protheans ensured they knew, creating a repository of knowledge that included an alternative path to survive the reaper onslaught; one they were unable to bring to fruition.

This knowledge was a tightly guarded secret known only to a select few powerful and esteemed Asari associated with but operating outside the government; as a means to control information, guide leadership, and shape the Asari people. If either became compromised by Reaper indoctrination, they would not undermine the project.

The timing of the Normandy development – “the Council helping to fund the project” – was no coincidence…nor was Humanities involvement. This was but one layer of subterfuge put in place for when the Reapers arrived. Humanity was to be the focal point while the real plan was developed.

On a distant world in an isolated system deep in the Terminus System the infrastructure had long ago been laid. Initiated by the Prothean’s and brought to fruition by the Asari, it was rich in the requisite natural resources and would serve as the staging ground that would save the Asari people…and others. The Terminus’s perilous reputation served as a deterrent to races seeking expansion opportunities; and the pirates and slavers added a layer of security as well as provided a steady stream of workers to support the project. Aria T’Loak’s prominence in the Terminus was also no coincidence.

Thus, when Sovereign showed up on Eden Prime, those few select Asari knew it was time to put their plan into full motion. Selection of those races who would be major partners on the project began. The other Council races would, of course, participate. Despite their volatile natures, the Krogan would be “invited” because of what they offered the Asari genetically…but in more manageable numbers. Human participation was hotly debated. Some Asari argued they were less predictable than the Krogan and therefore more dangerous. Those in favor argued humanity offered the Asari the greatest genetic potential. Both agreed that if the Humans ever discovered how they had been manipulated, they would be dangerous to the stability of the endeavor and its long term success.

In the end it didn’t matter. Humanity earned their membership into the Council at the Battle for the Citadel; ending all debate on the topic. And by delaying the full onslaught of the Reapers, Humanity bought the project precious time it required...

if the Asari knew about the reapers surely they would've done something.

[PresidentVorchaMasterBaits]

GRRRRRAAAAAAGH!!! BUT ASARI DIDN'T KNOW!!! THEY ARE SELFISH AND STUPID!! THOUGHT IF IGNORING POSSIBLE THREAT THAT IT WOULD LEAVE BUT IT DIDN'T!!! THEN WHEN REAPER WAR STARTED, THEY STAYED ON SIDE LINES FOR TOO LONG UNTIL REAPERS CAME KNOCKING ON THEIR FRONT DOOR!!! ASARI KNOW NOTHING!!!!!!!!

 

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[LightningPoodle]

Well, it's entirely possible. If we left during the Reaper War or even before (between 1 and 3), there has to be some explanation as to how three massive ships, each the size of the citadel, were built without no one knowing. I see no reason why this can't be the reason why that is so.

[Helios969]

Why not - the only hurdle would really be a drive system that doesn't need discharging constantly (you don't want to fry all the people you want to send out in your expedition, do you?)...everything else already exists!

I'd be inclined to say the Protheans left the blueprints for the Ark.  The Black Ark theory plays with the idea of capturing a collector vessel because of the appearance in concept and trailer art.  Perhaps it's backwards with the design being Prothean specific.  The Collector vessel is something leftover from the Prothean's war with the Reapers...perhaps an Ark ship captured by indoctrinated agents before it could be fully assembled.  And the Reapers repurposed along with the Prothean's themselves.

[ZipZap2000]

All of this is irrelevant now because they're ugly.

*Sips Zip brand Ryncol*

[SKAR]

All of this is irrelevant now because they're ugly.

*Sips Zip brand Ryncol*

You're just mad cause you've finally seen Asari in HD. Can't wait to see what you guys look like. *Sips Ryncol*

[ZipZap2000]

You're just mad cause you've finally seen Asari in HD. Can't wait to see what you guys look like. *Sips Ryncol*

We will be kroganly krogan. The humans will be manly men....and so will the Asaru.

*Sips Zip Brand Ryncol*

[SKAR]

We will be kroganly krogan. The humans will be manly men....and so will the Asaru.

*Sips Zip Brand Ryncol*

I guess so. *Sips Ryncol*

[ZipZap2000]

I guess so. *Sips Ryncol*

Have you trend my organic blend? Its got testicular fortitude (From the testicles)

*Shares Zips Ryncol*

[Arcian]

This whole ryncol-sipping thing is almost as annoying as Sartoz eye of doom signature.

[aoibhealfae]

..... so what? Asari matriarchs planning to go to the next galaxy and repopulate there to run from the reapers?

[Ralfufigus]

This whole ryncol-sipping thing is almost as annoying as Sartoz eye of doom signature.

Every time I see one of your posts, Arcian, I get a little bit excited because they're always delightfully sassy and grumpy.

[Barquiel]

The asari government building the arks because of the reapers wouldn't make much sense, imo. Benezia, who was one of the highest ranking Asari matriarchs, didn't realize Sovereign is a reaper when she broke free from the indoctrination at the end of Noveria. She always thought Saren was the real threat, not the ship ("Saren still whispers in my mind. I can fight his compulsions. Briefly. But the indoctrination is strong. People are not themselves around Saren. You come to idolize him. Worship him. You would do anything for him."). Wouldn't she try to warn Shepard or at least her own daughter about the reapers? An asari non-governmental organization...maybe. But would they have the resources? I think a council project would still make the most sense because the Citadel archives showed that they were very much aware of the Reapers.

[SKAR]

Have you trend my organic blend? Its got testicular fortitude (From the testicles)

*Shares Zips Ryncol*

I don't know.......Is it good?

[Sigzy05]

No....

[Helios969]

The asari government building the arks because of the reapers wouldn't make much sense, imo. Benezia, who was one of the highest ranking Asari matriarchs, didn't realize Sovereign is a reaper when she broke free from the indoctrination at the end of Noveria. She always thought Saren was the real threat, not the ship ("Saren still whispers in my mind. I can fight his compulsions. Briefly. But the indoctrination is strong. People are not themselves around Saren. You come to idolize him. Worship him. You would do anything for him."). Wouldn't she try to warn Shepard or at least her own daughter about the reapers? An asari non-governmental organization...maybe. But would they have the resources? I think a council project would still make the most sense because the Citadel archives showed that they were very much aware of the Reapers.

That's more in line with what I was thinking.  Anyone associated with the Ark project would need heavy sway in the government but exist outside it...whether it's Asari or some other race participating.  Clearly if someone like Benezia was aware of this "shadow organization," Sovereign would have been aware.  Maybe because her prominence in the Asari government she was deliberately shut out due to the potential for leaking the information if she became indoctrinated...which is precisely what occurred.

[ZipZap2000]

I don't know.......Is it good?

Its organic.

[Hair Serious Business]

Asari barely even know that their Trollethan "Gods" were their sex-masters in reality, let alone something else useful in their life lol

I will stick with theory how humanity is No.1 and any other race was just dumb instead 

Spoiler

 

Side Note: No need to try and make asari even bigger Mary Sues in galaxy then they already are in here as well.

[Knight of Dane]

I hope it will be something where the Asari are less superior. I feel like this kind of long preparation takes away a bit of the urgency behind a plan to flee the galaxy.

[Helios969]

I hope it will be something where the Asari are less superior. I feel like this kind of long preparation takes away a bit of the urgency behind a plan to flee the galaxy.

So you can buy into building the infrastructure, then 3 massive ships (God knows how much larger than the Destiny Ascension,) and assemble all the races and resources required in what? 18 months?  I cannot even buy us assembling the Crucible in 6 months amidst the Reaper invasion...and that's nothing in comparison.  I think even with 3 years for construction and assembling the races/resources, they'd be hard pressed to make it out when the phrase "continuity of civilization" is uttered.