Is Shepard the catalyst?

As it explains to Commander Shepard, the Catalyst was created by the Leviathans, who noticed that many of the organic races they commanded were eventually felled by their own synthetic creations.

Does Shepard become the catalyst?

It is Shepard who has to activate the crucible... he is the catalyst for the change.

Why does the catalyst help Shepard?

Commander Shepard is the leader of the resistance against the Reapers. The Catalyst believes the Commander is the only person qualified to make this decision on behalf of the galaxy, because no other cycle has ever gotten as far as Shepard's did, and that was entirely due to Shepard's competence and determination.

Why was Shepard grounded in Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3

Shepard has been grounded and stripped of rank by the Alliance before the game starts, due to either working with Cerberus or blowing up a Mass Relay in the Mass Effect 2 DLC pack Arrival.

Do the Reapers fear Shepard?

The Leviathans agree to join the war against the Reapers Realizing that the Reapers fear Shepard for defeating Sovereign and the Collectors, other Leviathans reveal themselves.

Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut - New Catalyst Dialogue

Can Shepard survive Mass Effect 3?

In almost every ending of Mass Effect 3, Shepard will die in exchange for stopping the Reapers. Both the “Control” and “Synthesis” endings will always lead to Shepard's death, as his consciousness will need to be infused into the Crucible for them to work.

When did Shepard become N7?

Shepard distinguishes themself in service between the ages of 22-24, and is N7 by 29 (start of ME1).

How did Cerberus revive Shepard?

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.

Is Shepard dead in mass effect Andromeda?

The fact that Shepard is partially synthetic and yet is only hinted to survive in the Destroy Ending raises some huge questions, especially now that Mass Effect 4's trailer has hinted at Shepard's return with Liara discovering a piece of N7 armor.

Did the Leviathans create the catalyst?

As it explains to Commander Shepard, the Catalyst was created by the Leviathans, who noticed that many of the organic races they commanded were eventually felled by their own synthetic creations.

Is the child Real Mass Effect 3?

The kid in Mass Effect 3 is a symbol for Shepard's trauma, but its connection to the Catalyst is only explained by a strong fan theory. At the beginning of Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard will happen upon a young, nameless boy playing by himself.

Who created the Catalyst AI?

About Catalyst AI

Founded in 2017 by Raymond Siems, Dr. Ahmed Zaidi and Evan Martin after emerging from the renowned computer science and engineering departments at the University of Cambridge, the Catalyst team has built award-winning products in agritech, healthcare, fintech, ecommerce and fashion.

Who is the catalyst Mass Effect 3?

The catalyst is a neccesary component in the design of the crucible in Mass Effect 3. The Catalyst is originaly thought to be The Citadel, but at the end of the game it is revealed to be an AI that takes on the form of the boy killed at the beginning of Mass Effect 3.

What is the best ending in Mass Effect 3?

You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible. (Video by crackheadcoffeecup.)

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.

Is Shepard a clone?

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. The clone wanted everything from the real Shepard.

How did Shepard's body survive reentry?

His gravitational mass is not dense enough to reenter the atmosphere, no human body has enough mass to unless shot at terminal velocity, instead his body re-entered the upper layers of the planets atmosphere and he orbited the planet's own gravitational well.

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.

What is Commander Shepard's rank?

His actual rank being Lieutenant Commander.

Is Shepard a super soldier?

Shepard is a Genetically Enhanced Super Soldier

One thing most fans seem not to realize (largely because most fans didn't play the first game) is that Shepard is actually a genetically enhanced super soldier.

Are the Reapers in Andromeda?

Despite having the capacity and longevity to travel to and from intergalactic space, writer Mac Walters has revealed that there are no Reapers in the Andromeda Galaxy, the setting of BioWare's 2017 game Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Will Mass Effect 4 have Shepard?

Bioware developer Mike Gamble posted a statement on Twitter that seemed to indicate that Shepard isn't going to be in the game. He wrote: “Yeah, that was a mistake. Fixed.” He followed up by saying: “The original thing was written by the people who run the store and aren't familiar with the game.”

Is there a Mass Effect 4?

Mass Effect 4 is also reportedly using Unreal Engine 5 to boot. Yet, beyond just the visuals and the return to the beloved franchise, the story is going to be one of its biggest driving factors. The Reapers are gone, plenty of Andromeda mysteries remain, and hundreds of years potentially pass.

How old is Shepard?

"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. Liara starts the series out at 106, which I've come to understand as relatable to be anywhere between 17-20 in human culture.