Information leaked to use by Cerberus indicates that Shepard is alive. As welcome as this news is, it is disturbing that Shepard would be working with Cerberus. Our most trusted agent alongside one of our most cunning enemies. The Salarians suggest we downplay this matter, and I concur.
The matter was confirmed earlier today. Shepard arrived on a Cerberus frigate, a redesigned and improved version of Shepard's original Normandy. Our security is weaker than we thought, even our most guarded co-development projects have been infiltrated. Cerberus has proven its ability to deceive and manipulate yet again. We cannot afford to share our plans or information with Shepard. The Reapers are the worst threat we could have imagined, but we cannot risk Cerberus learning what we are planning to counter them.
Shepard came by to meet us alongside Anderson. Thankfully Udina was absent from the meeting, despite the opinion of the Asari. Shepard had interesting information concerning the attacks on human colonies in the Terminus. Apparently the Collectors are behind the attacks, and Shepard and Cerberus suspect that they are working for the Reapers. Anderson agrees, but, per our previous agreements, we cannot let Shepard, know this.
If this information is true, it is most disturbing. We were hoping to have more time to prepare before the Reapers could begin taking active steps again. Still, it could be misinformation leaked by Cerberus yet again, though we doubt they are behind the attacks, given the cost of human lives involved.
Shepard was unhappy with our reaction, of course. Though she accepted a reinstatement to Spectre status, Anderson confirmed for us that Shepard felt betrayed by the lack of faith we displayed. Anderson also said the "air quotes" might have been going too far, we don't want to alienate Shepard or appear so oblivious that Shepard, and through her, Cerberus, might catch on. Regardless, the safety of the galaxy comes before any one individual. Even after all Shepard did for us. I only hope we can correct Shepard's interpretation after Shepard's work with Cerberus ends.
Despite the risks, the Council has agreed to leak the schematics for the Thanix Magnetic-Hydrodynamic cannon to Garrus Vakarian. Despite the assurance of Cerberus getting their hands on this weapon, we need to do what we can to outfit Shepard against these threats.
Whatever the reasons may be, the constant attacks on human colonies have provided us an excellent excuse to accelerate our plans against the Reapers. We can now build fleets and defenses much more publicly, with the justification that we must protect our colonies from attacks. We still cannot go fully public with it as long as the only targets are human colonies, but we can still instigate investigations and increase recruitment. And the Alliance can do even more, and we will help.
The information Shepard provided has been confirmed. Ashley Williams was stationed on Horizon when the Collector's attacked. Shepard arrived as well, and, with her new crew, was able to drive the Collectors away before the colony was entirely abducted. The information on the seeker swarms is most disturbing, and we will have to develop counters right away (possibility to extract the information from Cerberus? No, too risky, not enough resources in that organization, might tip our hand). But the fact that the GARDIAN lasers were enough to repel the ship is comforting. We will set up more automatics for such systems. Even if the swarms paralyze the gunnery officers, we might be able to keep the lasers active.
The Salarians have suggested moving the Alliance into position as galactic peacekeepers, alongside the Turians. They already have a great deal of ships patrolling Citadel space, and have taken huge steps forward in roles such as C-Sec as well. This would let us funnel more resources to the Alliance to increase our buildup of vessels to help combat the Reapers, without appearing to be actively militarizing, which could incite public panic and possibly spark the Terminus Systems against us. But there is still a lot of concern about humanity's swift rise to power already, and taking that step might shift things against them. We can ill afford such instability, especially with criminal idiots like Joram Talid actively running as anti-human. For now, we will help fund the Alliance to get their ships up to the number allowed them as council members under the Treaty of Farixen, and we will discuss the situation again once they reach that point.
Shepard forwarded us information acquired from a Cerberus agent who had been captured by Eclipse mercenaries. This may be an indication that Shepard still realizes the danger Cerberus poses to the galaxy, or it may be another attempt by Cerberus to manipulate us. Regardless, we still hope that once Shepard completes her mission, we might be able to convince her to rejoin us.
Shepard apparently encountered the Collectors again. A false distress signal sent by the Collectors indicated that a destroyed Turian patrol crippled the ship, at least temporarily. The council has decided to allow Shepard to proceed into the trap, to conceal from Cerberus the fact that they failed to properly prevent the signal from reaching us. If Cerberus can be made to underestimate us, it will be most welcome. Shepard succeeded in infiltrating and escaping from the Collector vessel. What information was extracted is unknown, but hopefully it will help facilitate Shepard's safe journey through the Omega 4 relay.
Colonial countermeasures still insufficient. The Alliance's New Canton colony was abducted by the Collectors. Despite a delay when their efforts at Horizon were stymied, the attacks are increasing in frequency. We still have no knowledge of what the Collectors are after. Soon, we may have to take official notice of the situation.
Cerberus crews have taken our leaked information from the Alliance's survey of the Great Rift on Klendagon and backtracked it to the weapon that caused it and the Reaper that the weapon was targeting. This gives us even more confirmation that the Reaper threat was not isolated to Sovereign. Shepard successfully boarded the Reaper shell, and destroyed it.
The Salarian STG confirmed that the Normandy has passed through the Omega 4 relay. In all likelihood, the ship is now vaporized on the other end. But Shepard has done the impossible before. We will wait and hope for as long as we can for her return. But we cannot wait long. If Shepard is unsuccessful, we must take action immediately. If the Reapers are on the move, even through agents, then our time is more precious than we thought. The fleet is coming, and we must be prepared.
Just some thoughts on what might be going on behind the scenes in the Council. We get to see very little of the council and Citadel space in this game, but we've all heard the complaints about what we did get from them. I just thought I'd provide a different take on the possible reasons for the Council's reluctance.
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