Should I focus on sovereign or save the Council?

Concentrate on Sovereign

Choosing this has the same storyline outcome as "Let the Council Die". The only difference is that you get +8 Paragon Points and +9 Renegade Points.
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Is it worth saving the Council in Mass Effect?

Weighing the pros and cons, it's best to save the Citadel Council at the end of Mass Effect 1. Whilst having the Destiny Ascension as a war asset is worth slightly less compared to the fully stocked Alliance fleets (70 vs. 100), Shephard will have an easier time throughout the trilogy by sparing the alien leadership.
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Is it better to save or sacrifice the council?

For starters, choosing to save the council will result in the most paragon points for your Shepard and will ultimately have the best impact on your future ventures.
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What happens if you focus on sovereign?

Though you are seemingly faced with three choices, the "Concentrate on Sovereign" option has the same end result for the Council as "Let the Council die", though the number of Renegade Points earned will be different.
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What happens if you save the ascension?

If the Destiny Ascension is saved, the asari have repaired and upgraded the dreadnought's shielding and firepower, making it a formidable asset after the Council offers its support in retaking Earth. It then takes part in the final space battle over Earth.
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Mass Effect Guide: Should You Save The Council?



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.
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What happens if udina as Councilor?

If Udina is the human Councilor and the previous Council was left to perish, Shepard will be unable to regain Spectre status. On the other hand, if the Council was saved, Shepard can regain Spectre status, regardless of whether Udina or Anderson becomes the human Councilor.
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Is Mass Effect 1 or 2 better?

In comparison, Mass Effect 2 seems to be much more gameplay-focused than story-heavy. For one, the crew is much larger, including only a couple of familiar faces from Mass Effect 1, but making up for it by introducing around a dozen new characters to serve as part of Shepard's crew.
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Should you choose udina or Anderson?

While this choice may seem deeper than it actually is, you'll still likely have a better time choosing Captain Anderson. The choice will feel much more supportive for Shepard's future endeavors as compared to the cold demeanor of Udina.
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Can you play Mass Effect 1 after beating it?

After beating Mass Effect Legendary Edition, players can immediately dive back in with different choices, replay as the same character for special bonuses and to catch anything they missed, go achievement hunting, or try another similar game.
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What is the best class in Mass Effect 2?

Infiltrator is also a bit better in the sequels, but they're arguably still your best overall option in Mass Effect if you want to pick a class that can use some of the game's better tech abilities.
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Can you romance Tali in Mass Effect 1?

Though Tali may leave Shepard's command at the end of Mass Effect 1, she returns in 2, this time, as a love interest only for male Commander Shepard. Some might find it unfortunate that Tali can't be romanced in Mass Effect 1, but if they continue on with the trilogy, her story arc is rewarding.
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Should I put Anderson on the council?

If you choose Anderson for the Council:

Anderson remains a strong ally to Shepard in ME2, though his support is basically verbal and little else. Regardless of the fate of the original alien council members, Anderson will reinstate Shepard's Spectre status when you check in with him in ME2.
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Is udina a traitor?

Shepard must pursue him to reach the rest of the Council after learning that Udina is a traitor. He's planning to sell the Council out to Cerberus, and he's currently leading the rest of them to their death.
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Why does Anderson quit the council?

He soon became embroiled in a Cerberus plot to abduct his friend Kahlee Sanders, however, and learned that he was unable to live a life without action. He stepped down as councilor and returned to the military to prepare for the Reaper invasion. The Alliance Parliament named Donnel Udina as his successor.
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Is Mass Effect too long?

Completing the first Mass Effect game can take anywhere from 18 to 30 hours, approximately, depending on if players just finish the main story or complete side quests as well. For those who really like a challenge, a completionist playthrough can take up to 50 hours, depending on how fast or slow players are.
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Can I skip the first Mass Effect?

In this scenario you can hang back, using support powers or sniper fire to assist your squad as they rip through enemies. This will in turn just let you enjoy the narrative and the atmosphere, which is excellent. This is a band-aid, but it's good enough. Basically, Don't skip Mass Effect 1.
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Which Mass Effect has the best combat?

Mass Effect: Andromeda received a mixed reception upon its release, but one aspect it definitely improved over the original trilogy was its combat.
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Can you save Thane me3?

Unfortunately, there's no way to save Thane in Mass Effect 3. No matter what decisions you made in the previous game, or what decisions you make in the trilogy's third installment, he'll always be mortally injured by Kai Leng.
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Is there a way to save Saren?

Just keep moving, using powers, and shooting until the Saren husk finally falls dead. When it does, it turns to dust and you are rewarded with the final cutscene.
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What happens if you don't 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.
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Who leads humanity on the Citadel Council?

Mass Effect 3

Donnel Udina serves as humanity's representative to the Council regardless of previous circumstances, Anderson having resigned and resumed Alliance duties if he originally had the post.
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What should I make Captain Anderson do?

Assaulting Citadel Control tower

Going into Udina's office is the best option of the two choices as it offers the lowest amount of risk for Captain Anderson. There are extremely few consequences here, even if Anderson gets shot by C-Sec security, so you can make any decision you want.
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Does Tali ever show her face?

Tali's face was eventually shown at the end of Mass Effect 3 to those who romanced the character via a picture in Shepard's cabin. Her design was based on the Photoshop of a human stock photo model - something which angered some of the character's fans.
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