Is female Shepard 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?

Is Shepard canonically male or female?

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.

Who is Shepards canon love interest?

Who is Shepards canon love interest? As a potential romance that spans the entirety of the Mass Effect trilogy (even if her best moments in ME2 are limited to the Shadow Broker DLC), Shepard's relationship with Liara is one of the most complete and genuine in the original games.

Was Shepard meant to be a woman?

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

Who is Canon Shepard?

Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, whose gender, appearance, skills and pre-service history are all customizable and have impacts on the story. Shepard's first name is also customizable, but is never stated in-game.

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Is Shepard canonically biotic?

2171 - Shepard officially detected as a biotic and fitted with L3 implants at 17.

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.

Can female Shepard get with Miranda?

Miranda is only interested in male Shepard, so female Shepard must look elsewhere.

Can female Shepard date Jack?

As a female Shepherd in Mass Effect 2, you can have main storyline romances with Garrus Vakarian, Jacob Taylor or Thane Krios. There's no option for a female relationship with Jack, although it has recently been revealed that this was once considered as an option for the original release.

What is Shepard's canon romance?

Although there is no official "canon love interest", Liara is my pick for male Shepard - I think, her story makes most sense with him (and Tali stays with Garrus - also, in Citadel DLC, if Ashley is saved, she can hook up with James, he shows interest in her through the whole game).

Who is Shepard's true love Mass Effect?

As a potential romance that spans the entirety of the Mass Effect trilogy (even if her best moments in ME2 are limited to the Shadow Broker DLC), Shepard's relationship with Liara is one of the most complete and genuine in the original games.

Is Liara pregnant at the end of me3?

On their way to Ilos, the two finally join, and Liara becomes pregnant. Two weeks after they take down Saren, Shepard is spaced and the crew disperses. It is still too early to show any sign of her carrying, though, and Liara goes off to start her own life up again.

Why do Shepards scars glow?

Shepard's scars glow. Below the surface of digital objects in a game, the objects glow, so this indicates that the scars are simply tears in the digital surface rather than an attempt to make them look real.

What is male Shepard's default name?

The default Shepard is named John if male, and Jane if female. To accomodate for the ability to change the character's name, no one inside the Mass Effect universe will refer to your character by their first name.

Why is Mass Effect 3 ending controversy?

Some commentators expressed concerns that changing the endings by giving into fan demand would compromise the developers' creative vision as well as the artistic integrity of their work, and ultimately sets a bad precedent for the development of creative works in the video game industry.

Who is the best female romance in Mass Effect?

Liara T'Soni is Mass Effect's official Best Girl for a reason. She's the only character on this list who is a romance option from the jump.

Can Shepard romance Aria?

You can't romance her, but depending on the choices you make during the DLC your relationship at the end could be one extreme or the other.

Does Shepard have a baby Mass Effect?

Iyra Aldonia was an Asari Commando, Shadow Broker agent, and adept. She is one of the main protagonist of Mass Effect: Lost Souls, Broken Minds. Iyra is also the daughter of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard.

How old is Shepard supposed to be?

"Shepard was born on April 11, 2154," quoted from the resident article on Commander Shepard. The series begins in 2183, so Shepard 28/29 years old.

What is Shepard's real name Mass Effect?

John Shepard—later known throughout the galaxy as "The Shepard"—is a legendary N7 soldier in the Systems Alliance military, the first human Spectre, and the main protagonist of the Mass Effect trilogy.

Does Shepard ever cry?

Something strange happens; "I once had no reason to live, then suddenly I had two, you and Kolyat." When it cuts to Shepard you see tears. "We are alive, Siha. And when we are not, I will meet you across the sea." Now Shepard's face is wet with tears. That is the only time I have seen Shepard cry in any of the games.

Will Shepard be in me4?

Is Commander Shepard going to be in Mass Effect 4? The short answer here appears to be no. As per the aforementioned Gamespot report, there was a poster version of the teaser art for the next Mass Effect game that appeared on the Bioware Gear Store. That included a description that specifically mentioned Shepard.

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.

Is Shepard alive in me4?

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.