How did Saren know about the beacon?

The beacon tells saren about the conduit. Benezia basically mindraped the location of the Mu relay out of the rachni queen, so Saren probably got that from her. Aside from that, he has access to the beacon vision + Cipher just like Shepard does.

Why didn't Saren destroy the beacon?

Sovereign didn't want the Conduit destroyed, it just wanted Saren to use it to sneak into the Citadel without interference and override the old Prothean tampering that was stopping it from controlling the Citadel. To help, Sovereign used the Geth to create a distraction.

Why did Saren want the beacon?

Saren went for the beacons to find out the location of it, not to help destroy the Reapers. By that time, he'd already been so subtly indoctrinated, he believed what he'd been doing was for the best, while not going against the Reapers.

Why did Saren bring back the Reapers?

Instead of using Sovereign as a weapon, as he had intended, Saren makes it his goal to save the races of the galaxy by aiding the Reapers, proving the worth of organics to the Reapers so that they might be spared. He believes that servitude is the logical answer, instead of instinctively fighting to the finish.

Why did Saren need the conduit?

Saren might not have been able to hold off C-Sec all on his own, so he needed the Conduit so he could also send in the Geth army.

Mass Effect Lore - Saren Arterius

How did Saren find out about the conduit?

The beacon tells saren about the conduit. Benezia basically mindraped the location of the Mu relay out of the rachni queen, so Saren probably got that from her. Aside from that, he has access to the beacon vision + Cipher just like Shepard does.

How did Saren find sovereign?

Saren eventually found Sovereign, learning that the ship was actually a sentient machine. Saren learned the truth of the dreadnought, it was a Reaper, a race of sentient machines that return to the galaxy every 50,000 years to destroy all life.

Is it possible to save Nihlus?

Can You Save Spectre Nihlus in Mass Effect? Unfortunately, no, you cannot. This is a story beat in the game that cannot be avoided regardless of any decisions you've made up until this point.

What did Shepard see in the beacon?

During the Reaper invasion, Shepard discovered the beacon and activated it, releasing a Prothean VI named Vendetta. It provided data that suggested that the repeating patterns of galactic evolution and development were not, in fact, caused by the Reapers, and that the Reapers are merely "servants" of that pattern.

Is saving the council paragon?

One of the biggest Renegade/Paragon choices is saving or sacrificing the Council. During the Race Against Time quest arc, Shepard will eventually be notified that the Council is aboard the Destiny Ascension.

Why was sovereign on Eden Prime?

The attack on Eden Prime demonstrated Sovereign's ability to generate mass effect fields powerful enough to land on a planetary surface.

What is the conduit in Mass Effect?

The Conduit is a miniature mass relay which the Prothean researchers on Ilos built as a prototype during their experiments into mass relay technology. It is essentially a 'back door' onto the Citadel, which is the hub of the relay network. It has no connection to the rest of the network, making it independent.

What happens if you let the salarian commando out?

If you let him out he succumbs to the "incessant whispering" and attacks along with the indoctrinated salarians from adjoining cells. If you choose to leave him, he doesn't take this sitting down and will try to get out by charging the glass, cracking it partially (and his skull) in the process.

How do you beat Saren on Virmire insanity?

Assault Rifles, Pistols with the Master Marksman ability, and Sledgehammer or Polonium Rounds are also effective against him. Once Shepard lowers Saren's shields and gets his health down to 25%, a cutscene will begin. After the cutscene, his shields will be back at full strength and need to be broken through again.

How do you get to the AA Tower in Mass Effect?

AA tower choice

If you choose to go to the AA tower, then open the door at the west end of the balcony. Enter the room, go down the stairs on the right and use the elevator. As you exit fight the Geth, leading to an interactive cutscene.

What is the prothean beacon?

A Prothean Beacon is a piece of ancient Prothean Technology. They were a form of communication that could sent messages directly from one Prothean's brain to another. In modern times, finding a Prothean Beacon that's still intact is extremely rare.

What did the Protheans look like?

Baseline Prothean physical appearance Protheans are an anthropoidal race. They have two pairs of eyes with each eye possessing dual pupils, and three pairs of nostrils. Much like turians, Protheans have a similar flanging effect in their voices. Their eyes have some ability to see through cloaked objects or entities.

Where is the last bomb in Mass Effect?

The fourth and last device is located on the far end of that platform (a bit hidden, again). You can also check the minimap/radar - every device is marked with a flag for easy locating it.

Who voices nihilus in Mass Effect?

Trivia. Alastair Duncan, who voices Nihlus, also provides the voice for Sparatus, the turian Councilor.

When was Saren indoctrinated?

By 2183, Saren was allied with Sovereign, the Reaper vanguard, and he was somewhat indoctrinated.

Is there a way to save Jenkins in Mass Effect?

Can You Save Corporal Jenkins in Mass Effect 1? Unfortunately, no. No matter what decisions you've made or what you do on Eden Prime, Corporal Jenkins will always die.

Was harbinger the first Reaper?

During its encounter with Shepard, Leviathan reveals that Harbinger was the first Reaper created, and that it was formed in the image of the Leviathans.

Can Saren join you?

No, you cannot romance or join him. If you want to know more about Saren, find and read a copy of the prequel novel, Mass Effect: Revelations. It was written by the same person who was the lead writer for the game. A question should start with WHY.

Who created the Reapers?

The Reapers are created by the Catalyst (the overarching antagonist of the original trilogy) who modelled them after the Leviathans. The first one was known as Harbinger.

What happens if you save the Council in Mass Effect?

If you let the Council die, the Alliance forces will be superior War Assets in Mass Effect 3, while if you save them, the Alliance will be weakened, but you'll get The Ascension as a War Asset to balance it out.