Should I keep the Reaper base or destroy it?

Furthermore, players that save the Collector Base will receive the Reaper Brain in Mass Effect 3, while those that destroy it will receive the Reaper Heart. The first of these two War Assets has a Military Strength of 110, and the latter has a Military Strength of 100, making them quite comparable.
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Is it better to keep or destroy the Collector Base?

If you save the Collector base:

You earn Renegade Points. In the end scene of Mass Effect 2, the star behind the Illusive Man is red. (Or red and blue if Shepard died.) In Mass Effect 3, you learn that Cerberus kept the Reaper Brain from the Collector base.
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What happens if you leave the Collector Base intact?

If Shepard decided to destroy the Collector Base, only the Human Reaper's heart remains. If Cerberus was granted possession of the intact Collector Base, much more of the monstrous machine will be intact. These two outcomes directly translate into War Assets for combating the Reaper invasion.
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Can you save the Collector Base in Mass Effect 2?

Depending on Shepard's choice at the end of Mass Effect 2, the Collector Base is either preserved for Cerberus or destroyed.
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Is the Illusive Man evil?

In essence, the player character in a game like the ME trilogy becomes us, the player. It is interesting, however, that the Illusive Man was created with the intention of not being a complete villain or a complete hero.
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Mass Effect 2 - What Happens If You Give the Collector Base to Cerberus?



Is Cora Harper related to 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.
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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.
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What happens if you keep the Reaper base?

Saving the base will give you the human Reaper's brain, which is 110 EMS. Destroying it gives you the human Reaper heart, which is 100 EMS.
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Should I keep collector base?

The Paragon And Renegade Changes

More specifically, fans that opt to keep the Collector Base will earn quite a number of Renegade points, while those that decide to destroy it will get Paragon points instead.
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What happens if Tali dies in me2?

If Tali dies during Mass Effect 2, players will miss out on her gripping story during Mass Effect 3's Geth Dreadnaught mission. Like many other characters in Mass Effect 2, Tali can die during the final suicide mission.
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Can you use the Cain on the Human Reaper?

The M-920 Cain is capable of taking a huge chunk out of the Human-Reaper's armor bar, although this is difficult and is at best a gamble.
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What is the best ending Mass Effect 3?

If you've done all that, congratulations! 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.
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Is the Illusive Man indoctrinated?

In case of TIM, he was indoctrinated shortly after Shanxi around 2157 during the events of the grafic novel ME: EVOLUTION. It functions as a backstory for him and we get to know his real name.
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Who should I send back to the Normandy?

Normandy Crew Escort: Any Loyal Squadmate will get the job done, but we recommend you send Mordin, as he is at the most at-risk for the rest of the mission.
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How do you keep Tali alive in me2?

You must either use your sufficient Paragon/Renegade to resolve the argument between the two peacefully or you must take Tali's side to retain her loyalty. If you do not take Tali's side, you have one last chance to get her loyalty back. After the argument is over, instantly go to Tali and speak to her.
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What is the star behind the Illusive Man?

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. According to Casey Hudson, Sheen really got into the role.
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Is there an after credits scene in Mass Effect 2?

There are no extra scenes after the credits, but there is more dialog between characters if you choose to continue and talk to them on the Normandy.
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What happens in Mass Effect 3 if Shepard dies in 2?

If Shepard dies, Joker will be the one who reports to the Illusive Man at the end of the game. HOWEVER, this will be the end of the story: if Shepard dies at the very end, you cannot import that save to Mass Effect 3, or continue playing into Mass Effect 2's post-game.
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Who should lead the diversion team me2?

Once the decision is made, EDI also points out that there is another path that can be used as a distraction. You must now choose a member to lead the second team. Ideal: Miranda, or loyal Garrus/Jacob. Non-ideal: Anyone else, or non-loyal Garrus/Jacob.
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Where is the Illusive Man?

The Illusive Man with Reaper modifications Shepard finds the Illusive Man onboard the Citadel orbiting Earth, showing signs of Reaper modifications across his face.
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Did the Leviathans create the Reapers?

Its pawns slaughtered most of the Leviathans, using their genetic material to create the very first Reaper, Harbinger, who was physically designed after the Leviathans themselves.
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Who is the strongest Reaper?

Bleach: The 15 Most Powerful Soul Reapers, Ranked
  1. 1 Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. At the top of the list is none other than the Captain Commander of all Soul Reapers – Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
  2. 2 Ichibe Hyosube. ...
  3. 3 Ichigo Kurosaki. ...
  4. 4 Sosuke Aizen. ...
  5. 5 Shunsui Kyoraku. ...
  6. 6 Kenpachi Zaraki. ...
  7. 7 Kisuke Urahara. ...
  8. 8 Yoruichi Shihoin. ...
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Is Sovereign the strongest Reaper?

Predictably, the thing that helps end the entire Reaper war is much more powerful than Sovereign — even if it appears to Shepherd in the guise of a holographic ghost kid.
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Will there be a me Andromeda 2?

Plans for a direct sequel to Andromeda fizzled out, but the trailer for this new Mass Effect showcased during 2020's Game Awards broadcast deliberately hinted that it will be connected to both the original trilogy and Andromeda.
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