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Citadel:

 

Pre-Mission News:

• Emily Wong, Referring to (Act 1):

Many concerned about recent communication loss with Grissom academy. The Alliance representative assures this being a regular maintenance procedure and communication channels should be restored shortly.

 

• Referral to a side-mission: Track down pirate Base, Destroy base, uncover a treasure hoard and free captured slaved; referral to ME1 Lieutenant Marie Durand (Nepmos, rachni’s attack):

 

Seven people have been reported missing, including Lieutenant commander Marie Durand’s son, Aiden Durand. Officials say this can be related to the recent pirate activity in Kepler Verge.

 

Resolving this quest successfully (all hostages are saved) will trigger an email from Marie Durand thanking Shepard for “helping out again”.

If Aiden Durand gets killed another news report happens:

The search for missing individuals in Kepler Verge has ended in tragedy. All seven hostages have been found killed or critically wounded with no track of their murderers left. Mother of one of the victims, Lieutenant commander Marie Durand appealed to authorities for a memorial board to be installed to honour all the dead.”I have faced many enemies in my career,” - she shared – “But whoever did this is the worst monster of them all!”.

 

Post-Mission News:

• Alliance News, Referral to Hefty mining contract mission

Ashland Energy Corporation calls back all the charges against Quarians’ Migrant Fleet. Eldfell-Ashland Spokesperson Yves Nevil sends an official apology to Quarians fleet, stating that it was an “unfortunate misunderstanding”. A reminder of several Ashland Energy Corporation ships being recently attacked by unknown raiders causing massive loss in fuel supplies.

 

• Alliance News; if Shepard delayed going to Arcturus, he/she will be declared a fugitive with rebuked Spectre status rebuked spectre. News reports of this incident will take place:

Alliance command officially requested for an inter-galactic assistance with confining their former serviceman, Shepard, accused for serious war crimes. Shepard has been recently declared a fugitive failing to attend formal trial. [If Shepard’s bio is Spacer] Hannah Shepard has been held for further interrogation in order to track Shepard’s location.

 

Terminal video; if Shepard delayed going to Arcturus, he/she will be declared a fugitive with rebuked Spectre status rebuked spectre:

[Showing picture of Shepard in red framing]: “Warning! Extremely dangerous. If you see this human, report to the closest C-Sec officer immediately!”.

 

• Terminal video; In case war with the Batarians starts due to Shepard not surrendering himself/herself:

[Official News channel, presented by a reporter]: Breaking news! Several minutes ago we received a message from New Canton. The colony has been bombarded with no warning by what seems to be a Batarian flotilla. Government of New Canton currently attempts reaching out to Batarian command with the aim of getting any elucidation on this attack. Stay tuned for more top news!

 

[Official News channel, presented by a reporter]: We return with the latest news on New Canton’s tragedy. It seems that another round of bombarding happened after the first one, targeting civilian areas mostly. Stayed tuned for upcoming analysis of all the best-case diplomacy scenarios on the emerging conflict.

 

[Official News channel, presented by a reporter]: As several new human worlds got assaulted by Batarian forces, it has been claimed an official war between both parties involved. Urgent meeting has been called on Citadel in attempt to resolve this conflict peacefully.

 

Terminal videos followed by voice news; In case war with the Batarians starts due to Shepard not surrendering himself/herself:

    [If alien council with human]:

Council has recently finished voting on the subject of quickly expanding Human-Batarian war with a result of three “opposite” against one “for”. It means that Council will not get involved or provide any aid to either of sides, leaving reconciliation strictly to the parties involved.

 

[If alien council without human]:

Council members provided their comments on quickly expanding Human-Batarian war, confirming intentions to stay un-involved. This caused massive protests across human-native settlements as more planets came under attack recently.

 

Referrals to the current/past events:

Westerlund News, al-Jilani, Negative view on Commander Shepard’s acts (referral to Arrival DLC & work with Cerberus):

 

• Commander Shepard, a former Alliance soldier and ex-Spectre, is known to be charged with criminal accusations, says Westerlund News.

• Commander Shepard is to face court case for his/her “interactions with terrorist organization”, says Westerlund News’ reporter Khalisah al-Jilani.

• Batarians demand Alliance “immediate prosecution” of Commander Shepard, rumored to be responsible for the Bahak system incident. Westerlund New’s reporter Khalisah al-Jilani in interview with Donel Udina on Tuesday night show.

 

Referral to Horizon’s attack (ME2):

• Non-profit organisation SVC continues its supportive actions towards human-colony on Horizon. Significant funds have been sent over already to help rebuilding the colony after recent Collector’s attack. Donations are accepted on extranet@supporthorizon.

 

Other news:

• C-Sec officers successfully prevented a planned extremists’ attack aiming a noble Salarian family chosen to stay unnamed. Extremists leader, krogan known as ‘Crun Yag‘ refused commenting stating only that “krogans will march again” and “lumpheads shall see the blood sun rise”.

• Asari dance troupe “Pulse” will be exclusively performing at Purgatory Bar for two days only.  Lead Choreographer Nyreeth Li’Tong says: “The troupe has been dancing together for half a century, bringing the beauty of Athame’s love and glory to others. This is an utterly fresh way to see Asari dancing!”.

 

• If Council was not saved in ME1:

Several Alliance soldiers have resigned the service in protest to Shepard’s trial case. Sergeant major Raymond Matthews says: “I was there when Battle of the Citadel happened. If it wasn’t for Commander Shepard many of my guys wouldn’t even be breathing today! He/she is a hero in my books!”.

 

• If Council was saved in ME1:

Several Alliance soldiers have resigned the service in protest to Shepard’s trial case. Sergeant major Raymond Matthews says: “I was there when Battle of the Citadel happened. If it wasn’t for Commander Shepard, Council wouldn’t even stand a chance! He/she should be treated as a hero, not as a criminal!”.

 

Illium:

Pre-Mission News:

• Coming soon

 

Post-Mission News:

 

Referrals to the current/past events:

• If colonists of Zhu’s Hope were saved:

Lizbeth Baynham, a former ExoGeni's employee, directs a new treatment program for all the survivors of Zhu's Hope colony. She states to be optimistic as more colonists show “incredible increase in their learning and self-awareness skills”.

 

• Referral to Europa microorganism discovery:

Final investigation reports have been sent to the Alliance headquarters following the flood at Nautilus Facility several years ago. Binary Helix’s representative claims that Alliance “acted against signed contracts and should be ready to face a court claim for secure data heist”.

 

• Referral to Peak 15 (Benezia/Rachni):

Binary Helix stock is reported to rise as new investors come along. Chief Executive Officer, Killira T’Nama assures that “Peak 15 incident will not be repeated” as corporation’s primer target shifts to biotic implants research.

 

• If Mordin’s assistant, Dr. Daniel Abrams, was saved on Omega; referring to Thane’s disease:

Medical team under lead of Dr. Daniel Abrams has recently discovered what is called to be “next revolution in genetics”, which could potentially lead to the cure of Kepral's Syndrome. Dr. Abrams, known for his work helping plague victims on Omega, will be attending the Galactic Medical Association summit in hope to present his findings to Hanar scientific delegation.

 

If Mordin is in the group, he will make a remark:  “Still compassionate. Wants to save all. Naïve… [pause]… yet inspiring”.

 

Other news:

 

• Coming soon

 

Omega:

Pre-Mission News:

• Coming soon

 

Post-Mission News:

• Referral to “An expensive bargain” mission (only if refused to help Batarian):

A funeral ceremony has started on Shohad today to honor the sudden death of respected authority member, Nyl Bashint. Some sources state that Mr. Bashint may have been involved with illegal gambling syndicate causing him some massive debts; although those rumors remain unconfirmed.

 

Referrals to the current/past events:

• Referral to Kasumi Goto’s loyalty quest (Donovan Hock):

Scandalous artist June Fasha called up an urgent meeting behind the closed doors to discuss an unexplained sudden death of an honourable patronage Donovan Hock. June claims to believe death did not happen from natural causes and will seek for proper investigation.

 

If Kasumi is in the group, she will make a sarcastic remark: “Aww, that poor thing! You think, I should send some flowers, Shep?”.

 

Other news:

• Coming soon