What military rank is Shepard?

Lieutenant Commander Shepard serves as the player character of the main Mass Effect game trilogy. The commander is a graduate of the Systems Alliance's – the "galactic face of humanity" – military N7 program, the highest grade of their "Interplanetary Combatives Training" that commands a great deal of respect.

What is Commander Shepard official rank?

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. However, the most challenging aspect of N7 training is an intense survival exercise.

Is Kaiden higher rank than Shepard?

Looking at the Codex Entry, Kaidan would be superior in rank towards Shepard, in terms of Alliance Ranking. Only as a Spectre he is superior to the rest.

Is Commander Shepard an officer?

Background. Born on 11th April, 2154, Shepard is a graduate of the Systems Alliance N7 special forces program (service no. 5923-AC-2826), a veteran of the 2176 Skyllian Blitz on Elysium, and is initially assigned to the SSV Normandy as an executive officer in 2183, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Is Ashley same rank as Shepard?

and in 3, Ashley crosses into the officer bracket, which is definitely not uncommon, but she achieves the rank of LT Commander, which is one rank below Shepard. Not to mention Maj Alenko, which according to the wiki is the equivalent to a Captain in the Alliance, and ultimately outranking Shepard.

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Did kaiden outrank Shepard?

Commander is O-5, equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel in the Marines. Under this framework, Shepard does outrank Kaidan, and all is well. Furthermore, when Shepard talks to Captain Sommers, Sommers says that he served with the Marines. Captain is O-3 in the Marines, equivalent to Lieutenant in the Navy.

Is Shepard canonically 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 Commander Shepard a L3?

Shepard is a L3 because Kaidan says something like "I spike higher than L3s except for you, Commander."

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.

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.

What is Garrus rank?

Turian Agent

Garrus Vakarian is a turian, formerly part of C-Sec's Investigation Division. Like most turians, Garrus had his military training at fifteen, but later followed in his father's footsteps to become a C-Sec officer.

Is Shepard canonically a soldier?

A veteran soldier of the Systems Alliance Navy, an N7 graduate of the Interplanetary Combatives Training (ICT) military program, and the first human Citadel Council Spectre, Shepard works to stop the Reapers, a sentient machine race dedicated to wiping out all advanced organic life.

Who is the most romanced in Mass Effect?

1. Jack. You'll have a hard time getting Mass Effect fans to agree on the game's best romance option, but the fact that most of them will probably agree that Jack is, at least, one of the most interesting romance options in the game is a testament to the overall quality of this storyline.

What rank is a US destroyer commander?

Commander (CDR, O5): A Senior Officer, a CDR may command a Frigate, Destroyer, Fast Attack Submarine, Smaller Amphibious Ship, Aviation Squadron, SEAL Team, or shore installation.

What is Commander Shepard's canon name?

If Shepard is male, his name will be John Shepard; if female, her name will be Jane Shepard.

Why was Commander Shepard never promoted?

Because becoming a Spectre technically removed Shepard from the Alliance Navy command structure. They were allowed to retain the rank of Commander, but from then on Shepard answered to the Citadel council, not Alliance command.

How old is Shepard?

Let's start with you, Commander Shepard. The Commander was born in 2154, making him/her 31 years of age in Mass Effect 2.

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.

Can Shepard survive ME3?

In Mass Effect 3's best ending, it is implied that Commander Shepard survives, along with the entire Normandy squad and all of planet Earth.

Who is Commander Shepard's best friend?

Mass Effect 2's Kasumi was always supposed to be Shepard's best friend on the Normandy.

Is Jack stronger than Shepard?

congokong. I would say cutscene/lore-wise, Jack is a stronger biotic than Shepard. See: destroying a bunch of YMIR mechs at once, crazy biotic handstand kill (Shadow Broker video footage), holding the biotic bubble.

What is Commander Shepard's age?

"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 female Shepard's first name?

By default, Mass Effect's Commander Shepard is called "John" or "Jane", depending on your allegiance in the BroShep/FemShep war.

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.

Who has a crush on Shepard?

Reunited. In the first game, the romantic aspect was still very new, and there weren't many options for either male or female Shepard. Still, it was obvious Tali had developed a crush on male Shepard, and would have followed him to the ends of the galaxy and back if given the chance.