Is The Illusive Man a hero?

1 The Illusive Man Was Like An Anti-Hero All Along

He might not be. It's easy to see that he made some morally questionable decisions and took the wrong side in the Reaper war, but there is actually a glimmer of heroism in him, too. He is like a faulty Commander Shepard.

Is The Illusive Man good or bad?

The Illusive Man is the leader of Cerberus, a pro-human group officially regarded as a terrorist organisation by the Citadel Council and the humans' Systems Alliance. The character was voiced by Martin Sheen in both Mass Effect 2 and 3.

Is Cerberus good or bad Mass Effect?

Cerberus is designated as a terrorist organization by the Citadel Council and Systems Alliance due to its multiple violent and xenophobic acts, though not everyone in the organization is malevolent in this way.

Can you convince the Illusive Man to help you?

You must have a 100% full Reputation Bar. You must pick either all three Charm or all three Intimidate options when talking with the Illusive Man on Mars, Thessia and Cerberus HQ. You must use any combination of the first three Persuasion Options when confronting the Illusive Man at the end of the game.

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.

This is The Illusive Man's Biggest Secret...

Is Cora the daughter of the Illusive Man?

Cora shares the same surname with the Illusive Man, founder and leader of Cerberus, however there is currently no information regarding whether or not the two are related or the names are, in fact, simply a coincidence. Her hobbies include gardening and watering plants.

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.

When should I assault Illusive Man's Base?

The Illusive Man's headquarters have been located, and the Alliance is prepared to attack to recover the Prothean VI that holds the key to the Catalyst. Once the attack is launched, the Alliance will be fully committed to the final fight against the Reapers. Assault the base when ready.

Is The Shadow Broker The Illusive Man?

It's no secret that any person the Illusive Man talks about in high regard is bound to be a notable figure in their own right. In the games, the Illusive Man outright states that the Shadow Broker is his equal.

Is Cerberus working for 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 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 main villain in Mass Effect?

Sovereign, first known as Nazara to the Geth, is the main antagonist of Mass Effect and the overarching antagonist of Mass Effect: Revelation.

What happens if you leave David with Cerberus?

If David was left in the care of Cerberus, his brother explains that they were able to calm David down and were able to obtain some useful data on controlling the geth, but eventually David stopped responding to stimuli. Dr. Archer euthanised his brother as an act of mercy.

Did the Illusive Man know Archangel was Garrus?

Did the Illusive Man really not know that Archangel was [SPOILER]? The Illusive Man says, basically in the same conversation, that he does not know where Garrus is AND also sends you off to dossier-up the Archangel.

How evil is Renegade Shepard?

Shepard is a good guy regardless of being a renegade or a paragon. She is saving the galaxy either way. The difference between the two is that paragon is a more polite and diplomatic style whereas renegade is a ruthless, "whatever it takes" style.

Why did the Illusive Man help 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.

What happens if you cheat on Liara after Shadow Broker?

This seems to have no effect on Liara later on, and Shepard can continue onto Mass Effect 3 to romance her, however, Shepard will be forced to choose between their love interests during the third game. Breaking up with certain characters in Mass Effect 3 can significantly impact their stories for the worse.

Why is the Illusive Man called Tim?

9 The Fans Call Him Tim

It's a bit of a hassle to keep typing or saying "The Illusive Man", so the Mass Effect fans turned it into an acronym: TIM. This really does sound like an ordinary man's name, so it's not too unusual to say "Tim" when referring to the Illusive Man.

Does everyone know Liara is the Shadow Broker?

The Shadow Broker's identity is unknown to the general public in 2183; the Broker always operates through an agent.

What is the Illusive Man's goal?

For years, the Illusive Man has been using Cerberus and his immense network of contacts to achieve his goal - that of making humanity ascendant above all other races. He is described as having the best and worst traits of humanity rolled into one man.

Why does the Illusive Man want to control the Reapers?

Because the Illusive Man controlling the Reapers is just the Reapers controlling themselves. He's a pawn to use in keeping the Reapers free from destruction or control by Shepard. The plot justifies TIM's warped logic with him being Indoctrinated.

Who should I take to Cerberus base?

You must bring EDI. EDI's Overload is helpful for taking down Kai Leng's shields, but having another squad member like Garrus who has Overload is helpful. A Sniper Rifle is helpful for taking down Cerberus troops from a distance in this large space station.

Is Commander 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.

What is Shepard's first name?

Commander Shepard is named after Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr., the second person and the first American in space (May 5, 1961). He later commanded the Apollo 14 mission in 1971 and became the fifth person to walk on the Moon.

Did Liara and Shepard 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. Growing up their was always tension between her and her older sisters.