I can see Thane being Shep's liaison to the hanar. I'd be surprised if he didn't keep in touch with contacts within that network of shady hanar spies and assassins.
I'll be interested to see what role the hanar do play in ME3. We keep getting glimpses into their culture but we have yet to see it for ourselves, very much the same with Garrus. We've gone to the Flotilla and we tackled a thresher maw on Tuchanka, so I hope we'll hit up Palaven and Kahje when ME3 rolls around.
The way Thane describes both Kahje and the hanar is very poetic. I wonder if all drell describe their memories as vividly or as beautifully as Thane does when he relives them. I never paid much attention to 'omgextremecloseupandfunkymusic', it was more the words, his inflection and how he used them to paint a picture of the past events he was seeing.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 11:09
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Oooohh, i'd very much like to go to Manaan... i mean, Kahje. Guess Thane would have to wait on the ship, though
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1) Do you think one of the deciding factors in the Hanar asking to train Thane as an assassin was because of his biotics?
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 03:21
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I think the biotics were a by-product of his training; the hanar may have exposed him to eezo (as part of his training) and consequently he became a biotic.Pacifien wrote...
1) Do you think one of the deciding factors in the Hanar asking to train Thane as an assassin was because of his biotics?
No idea about this one. I honestly don't remember him ever talking about his parents.2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
I would think so.3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
Sure, why not?4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
Something like this, I imagine.5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 03:44
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1) Do you think one of the deciding factors in the Hanar asking to train Thane as an assassin was because of his biotics?
Humans tend to have a lot of eezo "accidents," either from having rudimentary technology using element zero or by design. I can't imagine the species that have been space-faring for a considerably long time would keep depending on eezo accidents to create their biotics, but then biotics still seem to be the odd man out rather than the norm. So to create a biotic must be an incredibly difficult task. I think Thane's biotics were then a result of an accident and that's why the Hanar recruited him. They wouldn't just pick a drell at random, they'd have to feel the drell had potential for the job.
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
I think Thane does reference his parents when describing the Compact, at least so far as to say it would have been a great honor for them to be asked by the Hanar to train Thane. But I don't think they'd have much of an idea that he was going to be trained as an assassin. If they had been told, I wonder if they would have actually let him go. No parent wants their child to be a killer. Unless they were a krogan.
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
Likely not. He does mention leaving Kolyat in the care of his aunts and uncles, which I took to mean Irikah's family. Actually, I wonder what Irikah's family even thought of Thane, as I doubt Irikah was ever fully honest about what he did. They probably knew he had been trained by the Hanar, which would impress them because of the honor that brings. But their suspicions about him had to grow over time, especially when he simply disappeared after Irikah's death.
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
Not really, which is what made it so hard for him to do anything other than continuing with his assassination work even after marrying Irikah. Well educated, but kept alone for much of his childhood. Rather sad, actually. Wonder if anyone who romanced Thane considers their Shepard to be an outgoing sort, so that would force Thane actually out of his comfort zone. That's how my Shepard worked.
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
Two people alone against the great desert expanse. Thane probably likes long hikes. And bird watching.
Humans tend to have a lot of eezo "accidents," either from having rudimentary technology using element zero or by design. I can't imagine the species that have been space-faring for a considerably long time would keep depending on eezo accidents to create their biotics, but then biotics still seem to be the odd man out rather than the norm. So to create a biotic must be an incredibly difficult task. I think Thane's biotics were then a result of an accident and that's why the Hanar recruited him. They wouldn't just pick a drell at random, they'd have to feel the drell had potential for the job.
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
I think Thane does reference his parents when describing the Compact, at least so far as to say it would have been a great honor for them to be asked by the Hanar to train Thane. But I don't think they'd have much of an idea that he was going to be trained as an assassin. If they had been told, I wonder if they would have actually let him go. No parent wants their child to be a killer. Unless they were a krogan.
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
Likely not. He does mention leaving Kolyat in the care of his aunts and uncles, which I took to mean Irikah's family. Actually, I wonder what Irikah's family even thought of Thane, as I doubt Irikah was ever fully honest about what he did. They probably knew he had been trained by the Hanar, which would impress them because of the honor that brings. But their suspicions about him had to grow over time, especially when he simply disappeared after Irikah's death.
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
Not really, which is what made it so hard for him to do anything other than continuing with his assassination work even after marrying Irikah. Well educated, but kept alone for much of his childhood. Rather sad, actually. Wonder if anyone who romanced Thane considers their Shepard to be an outgoing sort, so that would force Thane actually out of his comfort zone. That's how my Shepard worked.
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
Two people alone against the great desert expanse. Thane probably likes long hikes. And bird watching.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 04:16
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Interesting points, Pacifien.
I, for one, would have liked more in-game information about Thane's past. His backstory is probably the best for me, yet there isn't really much about it, especially if you're play as a MaleShep; two conversations prior to his loyalty mission and about another two after his loyalty mission and that's it. All of which are fairly brief.
I, for one, would have liked more in-game information about Thane's past. His backstory is probably the best for me, yet there isn't really much about it, especially if you're play as a MaleShep; two conversations prior to his loyalty mission and about another two after his loyalty mission and that's it. All of which are fairly brief.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 04:27
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Some Thane badassery to brighten your day.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 04:32
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Every time I see Thane with those shades and earrings I think "Great, now he's added a midlife crisis to his problems."RPGmom28 wrote...
Some Thane badassery to brighten your day.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 04:33
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Ironically, Thane has trouble distinguishing black from red (or something like that).
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He thought the entire suit was lightish red, but joke's on him!FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Ironically, Thane has trouble distinguishing black from red (or something like that).
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 04:54
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I like that suit on Thane. The all black or black and gray suits lacked a little something for me. But I do put him in a regular shadeless outfit before the romance scene. Otherwise it's like he's going all Miami Vice in there.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 05:03
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I have to keep changing Jack's outfit for similar reasons. They're both characters where the eyes are quite critical to their emotions.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 05:09
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1) Do you think one of the deciding factors in the Hanar asking to train Thane as an assassin was because of his biotics?
I think so. Drell are rare as it is, I'd be willing to bet a Drell biotic is quite the anomaly. I don't think the hanar had a hand in exposing Thane to eezo, I'd be more inclined to believe that he was exposed early in his life, possibly even in utero. When the hanar found out, I bet they were pretty keen on not only studying him, but using him as a weapon, not unlike how Jack was groomed to be. The difference being, the hanar government isn't a terrorist 'at all costs' organization nor do the hanar strike me as killing dozens for the sake of the one (hence, highly trained assassins).
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
I don't don't think they knew that he was specifically recruited to be trained as an assassin, but I have a suspicion that they knew he would be trained for something they most likely couldn't talk about around the dinner table. I get the feeling that when a Drell is recruited into service for the hanar, they are usually trained to do specialized jobs that the hanar themselves can't undertake. Some of those jobs involve getting one's hands dirty.
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
Good question. When he talks about leaving Kolyat in the care of aunts and uncles I also believed it to be Irikah's family, not his own. I think early on, Thane's training was all-consuming, he might not have had time to stay in contact with his family. As time went on, his job became his life until he came across Irikah. I want to think that Thane sent at least a picture of Kolyat to his family, but if they were able to find a return address to send anything back, I think that was unlikely. After Irikah's death, I think he purposefully kept them out of his life to keep them safe.
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
I bet he's a wicked good dancer. Seriously though, possibly some form of martial arts or close combat training if we go by what we see in the blur trailer and how he does his vent dropping neck snapping routine on Nassana. He obviously meditates quite a bit, I wouldn't be surprised if he practices the Drell version of Tai-Chi or Yoga / Pilates. I do think he's incredibly well-read on most subjects from religion and philosophy to engineering and technical know-how. As for social activities, no. Thane's a pretty introverted guy I believe due to both his profession and personality.
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date
Hmm, where do I even begin. Not that I've thought of at least 101 different date-nights for Thane and Shepard. I can see them spending time together doing something low-key, quiet, relaxing. Low music in the Shep Loft, kicking back, talking about what Earth is like or Kahje. I can see Thane touching Shepard's hand or arm, as a physical connection, yes, but also because he's intrigued in her as a human, her skin must feel pretty different to him. I can also see Shep trying to loosen Thane up a bit, going out to Eternity with him or The Darkstar and trying to get him out on the dance floor with some awesome trademark Shep moves (at which point he'd totally show her up and go all Fred Astaire). I also think Thane is prone to actions that hit you in your heart more than whallop you upside the head. He'd leave something small and meaningful for Shepard, possibly a book she'd said was a favorite along with a favorite book of his own or a holo of a place she always talks about going but never had the chance or holo of the crew together at an unguarded moment to see her smile and hear her laugh.
I think so. Drell are rare as it is, I'd be willing to bet a Drell biotic is quite the anomaly. I don't think the hanar had a hand in exposing Thane to eezo, I'd be more inclined to believe that he was exposed early in his life, possibly even in utero. When the hanar found out, I bet they were pretty keen on not only studying him, but using him as a weapon, not unlike how Jack was groomed to be. The difference being, the hanar government isn't a terrorist 'at all costs' organization nor do the hanar strike me as killing dozens for the sake of the one (hence, highly trained assassins).
2) Actually, I can't really remember the conversation in the game, but do you think Thane's parents knew he was being recruited specifically to be an assassin?
I don't don't think they knew that he was specifically recruited to be trained as an assassin, but I have a suspicion that they knew he would be trained for something they most likely couldn't talk about around the dinner table. I get the feeling that when a Drell is recruited into service for the hanar, they are usually trained to do specialized jobs that the hanar themselves can't undertake. Some of those jobs involve getting one's hands dirty.
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
Good question. When he talks about leaving Kolyat in the care of aunts and uncles I also believed it to be Irikah's family, not his own. I think early on, Thane's training was all-consuming, he might not have had time to stay in contact with his family. As time went on, his job became his life until he came across Irikah. I want to think that Thane sent at least a picture of Kolyat to his family, but if they were able to find a return address to send anything back, I think that was unlikely. After Irikah's death, I think he purposefully kept them out of his life to keep them safe.
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
I bet he's a wicked good dancer. Seriously though, possibly some form of martial arts or close combat training if we go by what we see in the blur trailer and how he does his vent dropping neck snapping routine on Nassana. He obviously meditates quite a bit, I wouldn't be surprised if he practices the Drell version of Tai-Chi or Yoga / Pilates. I do think he's incredibly well-read on most subjects from religion and philosophy to engineering and technical know-how. As for social activities, no. Thane's a pretty introverted guy I believe due to both his profession and personality.
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date
Hmm, where do I even begin. Not that I've thought of at least 101 different date-nights for Thane and Shepard. I can see them spending time together doing something low-key, quiet, relaxing. Low music in the Shep Loft, kicking back, talking about what Earth is like or Kahje. I can see Thane touching Shepard's hand or arm, as a physical connection, yes, but also because he's intrigued in her as a human, her skin must feel pretty different to him. I can also see Shep trying to loosen Thane up a bit, going out to Eternity with him or The Darkstar and trying to get him out on the dance floor with some awesome trademark Shep moves (at which point he'd totally show her up and go all Fred Astaire). I also think Thane is prone to actions that hit you in your heart more than whallop you upside the head. He'd leave something small and meaningful for Shepard, possibly a book she'd said was a favorite along with a favorite book of his own or a holo of a place she always talks about going but never had the chance or holo of the crew together at an unguarded moment to see her smile and hear her laugh.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 05:17
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After reading kaimana's post, it did occur to me that Thane would probably be the most sentimental and romantic of all the love interests. I suspect it took small steps and some smooth moves to get in Irikah's good graces afterall.
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I thought that was obvious? :innocent:Pacifien wrote...
After reading kaimana's post, it did occur to me that Thane would probably be the most sentimental and romantic of all the love interests. I suspect it took small steps and some smooth moves to get in Irikah's good graces afterall.
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Well, I thought Kaidan might give him a run for his money, but then I decided that if Thane could get someone like Irikah to love him, he has to be way more smooth than Kaidan is.FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
I thought that was obvious? :innocent:Pacifien wrote...
After reading kaimana's post, it did occur to me that Thane would probably be the most sentimental and romantic of all the love interests. I suspect it took small steps and some smooth moves to get in Irikah's good graces afterall.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 06:58
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on my first playthrough I stayed faithful to Kaidan although I tried romancing Thane in the beginning but turned him down which literally was heartbreaking. I am currently on my second ME1 playthrough my main femshep but I think I'll switch to another ME2 playthrough just to get the chance of romancing Thane. He is the most interesting LI for me in ME2.
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 09:46
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As for Thane's hobbies besides reading - old unfashionable music. Just because i like it
And i'm too lazy to answer other questions^_^
And i'm too lazy to answer other questions^_^
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Posté 01 juillet 2010 - 10:03
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Great. Thane dances to old unfashionable music with the grace of Fred Astaire. Shepard dances to current fashionable music with the grace of a pyjak.
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Thus a dancing lesson would be a wonderful night out.
And i think pyjacks are a little more graceful than certain Shepard
And i think pyjacks are a little more graceful than certain Shepard
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Pacifien wrote...
1) Do you think one of the deciding factors in the Hanar asking to train Thane as an assassin was because of his biotics?
Thane's biotics bother me. Not in combat (God, his warp is so useful) but because drell biotics are addressed absolutely nowhere in the game, much less with Thane.
Persons who aren't asari are most often exposed to eezo in-utero; that's how it works with humans, anyway. However, it takes a number of years before the inclination manifests, although I'm sure this varies from species to species and individual to individual. A biotic Shepard was exposed in-utero and didn't start manifesting til he/she was 15. Kaidan was a bit before then, I think. Jack can't remember when she started. Miranda was conditioned since before she was born.
If Thane was exposed before birth, then he must have started manifesting before he was five years old, if it played a role in him being selected for his niche in the Compact.
3) Do you think Thane was cut off from his family once he was given to the Hanar?
It seems like his family is either all dead or long estranged. If you fail his loyalty he talks about how his wife is dead and his son is lost, and there is no one left to remember him.
4) Do you think Thane has any hobby other than reading?
Dance crazy, Fornax... oh come on, I'm sure he browses the extranet. He seems like he loves knowledge and soaks it up in any and all forms, something aided by his perfect memory.
Oh, and meditating, drinking whatever it is that's in his mug, cleaning his guns, and teaching my Shep how to use a sniper rifle (with limited success.)
5) What do you think a night out with Shepard would be like? I mean, like a date, not killing mercs. Unless you feel that would be the date.
My MainShep would consider that a date, but she is a vanguard, so...
I think some shore leave at Intai'sei would be neat.
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Posté 03 juillet 2010 - 01:17
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Irikah Krios says hi...
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Nonono. She says "How dare you?"FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Irikah Krios says hi...
*snip* pic
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Posté 03 juillet 2010 - 01:39
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Pacifien wrote...
Nonono. She says "How dare you?"FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Irikah Krios says hi...
*snip* pic
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So I've been going around telling various fans the details concerning their favorite character during the final mission. It's based on Ecael's Ultimate Guide to the Omega 4 Mass Relay Mission and an OCD For SCIENCE! experiment of mine.
Without the shield upgrades, Thane is in line to die after Kasumi -> Legion -> Tali. If for some reason he's in danger of dying from the shield upgrade, bring him with you to the Oculus fight.
Without the weapons upgrade, Thane is first in line to die. So upgrade! The Thanix Cannon is far better than the original weapons anyway. Original weapons are like "Pew! Pew!" while the Thanix Cannon is like "FWOOOM!"
Thane is not a good choice for the Tech Specialist, Fire Team Leader, Biotic Specialist, or Distraction Team Leader.
1) As the Tech Specialist, he will die.
2) As the Fire Team Leader, the tech will die.
3) As the Biotic Specialist, squadmates die according to a particular order (see the suicide mission guide).
4) As the Distraction Team Leader, he will die. (Note: he does have a romance-specific line here, though.)
If you pick a Biotic Specialist who is not loyals Jack, Morinth, or Samara, Thane is first on the list to die.
If you would like to hear Thane give his opinion on destroying the collector base:
1) If you bring squadmates with similar opinions to his (Jack, Jacob, Kasumi, Miranda, Samara/Morinth, Tali), he will speak up first. Go to (2)
1a) If you bring squadmates that have a contrary opinion to his (Garrus, Grunt, Legion, Mordin, Zaeed), go to (2)
2) Pick the BOTTOM LEFT option with the Illusive Man ("You think it will help?")
- You can still destroy the base after that comment.
- Note: Thane will call you "siha" if you're in a romance.
If you'd like to catch Thane as the platforms fall, make sure his icon is on the RIGHT. If you have to reload during the final battle, make sure his icon is still on the RIGHT.
If you'd like Thane to catch you as you leap for the Normandy, the other squadmate you brought to the final battle has to die. Sorry, there's no other way.
Without the shield upgrades, Thane is in line to die after Kasumi -> Legion -> Tali. If for some reason he's in danger of dying from the shield upgrade, bring him with you to the Oculus fight.
Without the weapons upgrade, Thane is first in line to die. So upgrade! The Thanix Cannon is far better than the original weapons anyway. Original weapons are like "Pew! Pew!" while the Thanix Cannon is like "FWOOOM!"
Thane is not a good choice for the Tech Specialist, Fire Team Leader, Biotic Specialist, or Distraction Team Leader.
1) As the Tech Specialist, he will die.
2) As the Fire Team Leader, the tech will die.
3) As the Biotic Specialist, squadmates die according to a particular order (see the suicide mission guide).
4) As the Distraction Team Leader, he will die. (Note: he does have a romance-specific line here, though.)
If you pick a Biotic Specialist who is not loyals Jack, Morinth, or Samara, Thane is first on the list to die.
If you would like to hear Thane give his opinion on destroying the collector base:
1) If you bring squadmates with similar opinions to his (Jack, Jacob, Kasumi, Miranda, Samara/Morinth, Tali), he will speak up first. Go to (2)
1a) If you bring squadmates that have a contrary opinion to his (Garrus, Grunt, Legion, Mordin, Zaeed), go to (2)
2) Pick the BOTTOM LEFT option with the Illusive Man ("You think it will help?")
- You can still destroy the base after that comment.
- Note: Thane will call you "siha" if you're in a romance.
If you'd like to catch Thane as the platforms fall, make sure his icon is on the RIGHT. If you have to reload during the final battle, make sure his icon is still on the RIGHT.
If you'd like Thane to catch you as you leap for the Normandy, the other squadmate you brought to the final battle has to die. Sorry, there's no other way.
Modifié par Pacifien, 03 juillet 2010 - 05:02 .
