What happens if Shepard controls the Reapers?
If Shepard chooses to control the Reapers, the Spectre’s consciousness replaces the Catalyst’s AI and becomes a being with absolute control over the Reapers. The Crucible deactivates, and the Reapers go on to complete their purge of the galaxy, continuing the cycle for at least one more iteration.
Do the Reapers only exist in the Milky Way?
No, the reapers are only concerned with the Milky Way. The main problem with basing the new game in Andromeda is that it is so ridiculously far away.
How old is the Illusive Man?
Appearance. The Illusive Man is in his fifties but shows no signs of age due to in-universe medical improvements.
Where are the Reapers in Mass Effect 2?
The Reapers get revenge in the opening scene of Mass Effect 2 by destroying the Normandy SR-1 and killing Shepard with a Collector ship. The Collectors are under the direct control of Harbinger, the original Reaper, and operate from an inaccessible base near the galactic core.
Who are the Protheans in Mass Effect 1?
In the harvest cycle prior to the one concerning Humans and their fellow interstellar races in the original Mass Effect, a technologically advanced species known as the Protheans attempted to thwart the Reaper invasion. The Protheans created a vast empire in the Milky Way, and engaged in a war with the Reapers for centuries.
Why do the Reapers want to destroy the Milky Way?
An ancient and looming threat for most of the trilogy, Mass Effect’s Reapers seek to destroy all life in the Milky Way Galaxy for reasons unknown to the interstellar races currently facing the threat of extinction.
How are Reaper nanites used in Mass Effect?
Reaper nanites are used in the harvesting of organic species, often deployed through devices such as dragon’s teeth to convert organic beings into the mindless, aggressive cyborg husks. Husks are used as ground forces and shock troops by the Reapers, overwhelming their organic enemies and breaking their morale.