How did Cerberus save Shepard?

The Lazarus Project was a Cerberus project, the sole purpose of which was to bring Commander Shepard back from the dead. When Commander Shepard was killed in a Collector attack that also resulted in the destruction of the SSV Normandy, Cerberus was able to recover Shepard's corpse with the help of Liara T'Soni.

Why did the Illusive Man save Shepard?

The official reason Illusive Man gives us is that Shepard was a rallying hero and symbol, the only person that could stop the Collectors and later, Reapers. Illusive Man made sure (sincerely) that Lazarus Project rebuild Shepard as exactly as possible. No brainwashing or mind implants of any kind.

Did Cerberus clone Shepard?

The Commander Shepard Clone was a clone of Commander Shepard since he/she was resurrected by the Lazarus Project. The clone was made by Cerberus.

Why was Cerberus helping the Reapers?

By the time of the Reaper invasion in 2186, Cerberus had undergone a dramatic transformation. Seeking to take control of the Reapers at any cost rather than to merely stop them, the Illusive Man intended to use the Reapers to make humanity the dominant force in the galaxy.

What happened to Shepard's body?

After a suit breach, Shepard dies of asphyxiation as his/her body is pulled into the orbit of a nearby planet. Shepard's body is recovered shortly after death by Cerberus, who creates the Lazarus Project with the sole purpose of bringing Shepard back to life.

Mass Effect 2 - What Happens If You Give the Collector Base to Cerberus?

How did Shepard survive me3?

The players will have to choose the Mass Effect 3 perfect ending by going for the option in which Commander Shepard lives at the end of the game. All the players need to do is collect a total of 7800 Military Strength or higher and choose the Destroy ending.

How did Shepard survive Mass Effect 2?

The whole premise of the game is that you died, and Cerberus came in (well, Liara actually recovered the body, then gave it to them) and rebuilt Shepard, bringing him back to life.

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.

Is Shepard still alive in Mass Effect 4?

While it would seem that Shepard sacrifices themselves to defeat the Reapers, the Destroy Ending (which appears to be Mass Effect 4 canon) has a scene suggesting they're alive. This isn't the only reference Mass Effect has made to Shepard's survival, but it is perhaps the most concrete.

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.

Do Shepard and Liara have a child?

Iyra was the third and final child of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard, and thus, she was always the baby of the family.

What is the canon ending of ME3?

What Is The Canon Ending? At this time, there isn't a confirmed canon ending for ME3. But several teasers for the next entry in the series suggest that Shepard destroying all synthetic life is the true conclusion to the game.

Why did Liara give Shepard to Cerberus?

Liara T'Soni attempts to find and retrieve the dead body of Commander Shepard and give it to Cerberus so they could bring Shepard back to life.

Is Commander Shepard canonically male or female?

The character is clearly a woman. "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?

Is Shepard mentioned in Andromeda?

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Shepard does not make a direct appearance, though players can select Shepard's gender at the start of the game. Shepard is referenced both in conversations between characters, and in audio logs sent by Liara T'Soni to Alec Ryder, the player character's father.

What hero killed Cerberus?

A weaponless Hercules set off to find Cerberus. Near the gates of Acheron, one of the five rivers of the Underworld, Hercules encountered Cerberus. Undaunted, the hero threw his strong arms around the beast, perhaps grasping all three heads at once, and wrestled Cerberus into submission.

What happens if I give Legion to Cerberus?

If Shepard decided to sell Legion to Cerberus, it will appear as an enemy during the attack on Cronos Station, but will behave no differently than a Nemesis. If Legion did not survive Shepard's attack on the Collector base, was sold to Cerberus, or was never activated, a Geth VI is constructed in Legion's likeness.

Who is the largest reaper in Mass Effect?

Alliance intelligence suggests that Harbinger is the oldest and largest Reaper of the entire fleet. Harbinger appears during the final battle in London and launches a devastating attack on allied forces attempting to reach the Citadel through the conduit, using weapons that are considerably faster than other Reapers'.

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.

Is Commander Shepard canonically male?

Is Shepard canonically male? Since the player can choose the gender of Shepard, much of the dialogue revolving around the character is gender-neutral with only a few exceptions. However, in some other Mass Effect media, Shepard is called "he" regardless of player choice for the gender.

Was Shepard meant to be a woman?

Mass Effect's Commander Shepard Was Originally Modeled As Female.

Why do the Illusive Man eyes glow?

1 The Illusive Man's Eyes Glow Because Of An Artifact

One of the most interesting things concerns the man's eyes. The reason they look so inhuman is because of an incident he has with a mysterious artifact. He and his allies find the item during the first contact war.

What happens if you don't shoot the Illusive Man?

If you take the Interrupt, Shepard will shoot The Illusive Man and he'll die. If you ignore the Interrupt, and The Illusive Man will kill Shepard. This results in a Critical Mission Failure, and you'll have to start the conversation over.

Did the Illusive Man respect Shepard?

Shepard never met the Illusive Man in person, a safety precaution typical of this Cerberus boss. Being the manipulator he is, the Illusive Man never attempted to truly become the Commander's friend or comfort them (setting him apart from friendlier Cerberus agents like Jacob, Kelly, Ken and Gabby).

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.