What happens if you sacrifice the council mass effect?

If You Let the Council Die
Choosing to let them die leaves the Destiny Ascension to be destroyed, initially granting you 29 Renegade points. The Turian, Asari, and Salarian Council members die.
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Can you save the Council in Mass Effect?

The Council is wholeheartedly thankful, and offers humanity a seat. You can choose between Anderson and Udina, or you can let the Council make the choice for you. If you port this save into Mass Effect 2, the Council offers to reinstate your Spectre status, which you can accept or decline.
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What happens if you let the Council Die 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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Does saving the Council matter Mass Effect 3?

Save or Sacrifice the Council in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. 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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Do I let the Council die?

If you let the Council die

If your Paragon Points are higher than Renegade, Udina plans to have a multi-species Council that will be led by humanity. Alternatively, if your Renegade Points are higher, Udina plans for a human-only Council. Afterward, you can decide whether Udina or Anderson becomes the Council member.
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Mass Effect - What Happens If The Council Dies?



Should you save or sacrifice Council 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 the council or let them die?

Saving them ensures stability in the galaxy and trust from the council races. I know one could make an argument against saving them, but this is one of those no-brainer decisions I chalk up to paragon or renegade. Absolutely no logical reason to let them die if you're going for a "good" playthrough.
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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 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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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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Can you continue Mass Effect 1 after ending?

In Mass Effect 2 and 3, after the end credits roll, players are booted back to a save point before the final mission(s). Unfortunately, Mass Effect 1 is an outlier; the game doesn't spin back time automatically, so players will need to manually choose a save file before the ending.
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Does Mass Effect 1 have different endings?

The first Mass Effect title comes with two endings that don't significantly influence the sequels but still serve some purpose for Shepard.
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Can Shepard die in Mass Effect 2?

Shepard can either live or die depending on how many squadmates survive the ordeal. If two or more squadmates survive, Shepard will make the jump to the Normandy and live. If one or fewer squadmates survive, Shepard plunges to their death.
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Does Shepard save the Council?

During the final battle in Mass Effect, Shepard can save the Citadel Council, at the cost of the lives of Alliance soldiers.
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Who replaces the Council in Mass Effect?

David Anderson - Can be elected as the first human Councilor in 2183. If elected, Anderson resigns in 2186 and is replaced by Donnel Udina.
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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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Do you save Kaidan or Ashley?

It all depends what you would like your setup to be, although Kaidan with his Biotics seem like a better choice in regards to practical uses. On the other hand, Ashley is way easier to increase your bond with, since she is much more easy-going and can get along with you really well.
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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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Should Captain Anderson be 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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Why is Udina Councillor?

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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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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Will Legion die if not loyal?

If you pick a Loyal Jack, Samara or Morinth, your team will survive. If your pick is anyone else, and/or Disloyal, then a member of your accompanying squad will die, in the following order of priority: Thane >Jack > Garrus >Legion >Grunt >Samara > Jacob > Mordin > Tali > Kasumi > Zaeed > Morinth.
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Who replaces Tali in me3?

Also Tali, while nobody takes her place on your squad, is replaced plotwise with Admiral Shala'raan Vas Tombay.
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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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Is Paragon or Renegade better?

Being Paragon or Renegade will greatly impact Shepard's dialogue and quick-time actions throughout the games. Overall, it can be said that Renegade Shepard's dialogue is much funnier and more memorable. After all, Paragon Shepard is patient and kind which leaves little room for "creativity".
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