Did the Reapers let Shepard win?

Shepard was practically dead and the good guys were getting torn to shreds (by only a fraction of the reaper forces,all the others were on palaven and thessia or out in space). Then the catalyst woke him/her up and handed him "victory" .

Did Shepard defeat the Reapers?

Yes, every ending stops the Reaper threat in some way or another in Mass Effect 3. Either he controls them, destroys them or takes the hybrid option. No matter what option you take the Reapers are beaten.

Why did the Reapers want Shepard's body?

Anyways, the Reapers have an interest in Shepard and his genetic structure because you were able to defeat Sovereign.

What happens when 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. They cease attacking, and Shepard directs them to restore the mass relays and help rebuild the galaxy.

Who is the strongest Reaper in Mass Effect?

Alliance intelligence suggests that Harbinger is the oldest and largest Reaper of the entire fleet.

Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut - Reapers Win (Secret Ending) - Full Paragon

Should I destroy the Reapers or control the Reapers?

The “Destroy” ending allows Shepard to eradicate the Reapers along with all other synthetic life, allies included. The “Control” ending turns Shepard into the new, non-organic Reaper overmind, which will direct the Reapers to repair and defend the galaxy.

Who is the oldest Reaper Mass Effect?

Harbinger: The main antagonist of Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 (besides Illusive Man as the secondary antagonist), and leader of the Reaper fleet. It is the largest and oldest Reaper in existence and was the controlling force behind the "Collectors"; who were warped versions of the Protheans.

How many kills does Shepard have?

Mass Effect: 472 kills total. Mass Effect 2: 837 kills total. Mass Effect 3: 472 kills total. The whole trilogy: 1,781 kills total.

Why does Shepard only survive the destroy ending?

While the Destroy Ending eliminated the Reapers, it also destroyed the relays and all synthetic lifeforms, such as the geth and EDI. If the player has enough Galactic Readiness, Shepard is shown to have survived all the destruction.

Can EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI survives in two of the three endings of Mass Effect 3. However, all the Mass Effect 4 teasers so far seem to imply that Mass Effect 3's Destroy ending, the one in which EDI supposedly dies, will be the canon conclusion of the trilogy and starting place of the next game.

Does Shepard sleep with Javik?

Romancing Javik

The scene with Javik only occurs at the end of the Party in the Citadel DLC, and is exclusive to Female Shepards. To initiate it, you must not currently be in a Romance with any other character. Once you get to the end of the party, the scene will play where Shepard wakes up with Javik in bed.

Why does Maggie hate the Reapers?

The Reapers killed most of the people who resided at Meridian, the community where the Wardens most recently lived. This is the location Maggie has promised everyone will be their salvation as it has plenty of food, water and livestock.

Should I save Shepard's clone?

Save or Kill Clone in Mass Effect 3 Citadel DLC? Although the decision of whether to save or kill the clone in Mass Effect 3 is presented as a big choice, it actually doesn't matter which option is selected. If players choose to kill the clone, they get a cutscene of Shepard kicking them overboard.

Could the Krogan beat the Reapers?

After the genophage is cured and the krogran breed out of control could their sheer numbers be enough to stop the reapers. It would take a decade or two for those krogan to grow up and be ready for war. But it would take the reapers a century to wipe out most people in the galaxy.

Is Shepard a chosen one?

Alan Shepard was chosen due to fitting with the idea of "their" Shepard, being tough and respected, and fitting in with the character being the first human Spectre – Alan Shepard being the first American in space.

Why did Shepard turn evil?

However, after his 30,000 marines were killed in an unnamed city in the Middle East, by the nuclear bomb under the order of Vladimir Makarov, Shepherd has become corrupted and ruthless as he swore vengeance toward the CIA's most wanted criminal.

Is Shepard canonically alive?

Gamers can finally end speculation that Shepard's movement was his last breath, and can rest easy knowing the star-travelling war hero is alive.

Which Shepard is canon?

"Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare?

How long was Commander Shepard dead?

Shepard's death and revival cause many of the problems that set up the game's plot instead of solving them. The Commander's two-year absence is partially behind the Collectors' ability to kidnap entire human colonies, kicking off the events of the game.

Is Shepard a N7?

Commander Shepard earned their N7 rank through a ruthless training process. It involved participating in active combat zones across Mass Effect's Milky Way Galaxy, which solidified their prowess in battle.

How powerful is Vanguard Shepard?

The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier. They have access to various weapons and armor, as well as biotics. Gameplay focus is on taking down enemies with quick and brutal force.

How much military strength does it take to survive Shepard?

To achieve the Perfect Ending in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, Shepard needs 7800 Total Military Strength or higher. The Total Military Strength system in Mass Effect Legendary Edition counts all the War Assets Shepard obtains, not only in Mass Effect 3 but based on choices made throughout the Mass Effect trilogy.

Is Garrus younger than Shepard?

Garrus Vakarian is 2-4 years younger than Shepard, making him anywhere from 25 to 27. Turians, like quarians, have a lifespan comparable to that of humans.

Who is Sam's girlfriend on Reaper?

Andi Prendergast (played by Missy Peregrym in the series and Nikki Reed in the unaired pilot) is Sam's manager and girlfriend. Initially unaware of Sam's Reaper duties, she is let down multiple times when Sam is called away from dates to capture souls.

Is The Illusive Man A Reaper?

The Illusive Man didn't become a husk, but he could have. Early concepts for Mass Effect 3 involved the Illusive Man becoming a monstrous husk, like a boss battle, to fully symbolize his Reaper allegiance.