What is the N7 program?

N7. N7 is a vocational code in the Systems Alliance military. The "N" designates special forces and the "7" refers to the highest level of proficiency. It applies to Alliance personnel who have graduated from the Interplanetary Combatives Training (ICT) program.
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How many N7 are there?

There are seven known N7s in the Mass Effect universe, including Captain Shepard. Shepard's rank as an N7 is used in-game to showcase their competence as a leader.
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How do you become N7?

There are two ways to get the N7 armor (just like most armor): Research and make it at a research station, or purchase it from a merchant. You'll use Milky Way research points to research the N7 armor, and you can usually find it for sale at the armor merchant in the Nexus' docking bay.
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When did Shepard become N7?

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

N7 Armor is Commander Shepard's default armor set in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. This armor is designed to augment tech, biotic and weapons damage as well as provide additional health and shield strength.
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Mass Effect Lore - The N7 Program



Was Ryder an N7?

The rank of N7 is used to designate ICT graduates who then go on to complete a combat tour with distinction. The original Mass Effect's legendary Commander Shepard was an N7, and so was your character's father, Alec Ryder.
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Does Ryder become an N7?

Ryder would go on to further prove his mettle by completing N7 training, solidifying himself as one of the Alliance military's elite.
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Why is 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.
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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.
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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.
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Is Shepard an N7?

Shepard was born on April 11, 2154, is a graduate of the Systems Alliance N7 special forces program (service no. 5923-AC-2826), a veteran of the Skyllian Blitz, and is initially assigned to the SSV Normandy in 2183 as Executive Officer, with a Systems Alliance rank of Lieutenant Commander.
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How many Spectres are there in Mass Effect?

In fact, there are only 10 known Spectres in the entire Mass Effect series.
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What are the N7 missions Mass Effect 2?

N7 Side Quests
  • Abandoned Mine.
  • Abandoned Research Station.
  • Anomalous Weather Detected.
  • Archaeological Dig Site.
  • Blood Pack Base.
  • Blood Pack Communications Relay.
  • Blue Suns Base.
  • Captured Mining Facility.
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Is grunt immune to Genophage?

Grunt is a genetically engineered tank-bred Krogan super soldier. He is the pinnacle of Krogan evolution, possessing the traits of the greatest of Krogan Warlords. Grunt is excessively violent, loving nothing more than a good fight. Unlike most Krogan, Grunt is immune to the effects of the genophage.
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Can grunt survive Mass Effect 3?

Completing the ritual allows Grunt to become a member of Clan Urdnot. This Loyalty mission cannot be failed, so as long as players completed it, Grunt should remain Loyal to Shepard. This ensures that, no matter the player's decision during Attican Traverse: Krogan Team, Grunt will survive.
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What happens if grunt dies in me2?

As mentioned in 's answer, Grunt is replaced by Urdnot Dagg if he died in Mass Effect 2. Functionally the quest is the same either way, with no change to the end of the quest where: Grunt/Dagg will sacrifice himself so that that you can make it to your shuttle no matter which choice you make.
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Which Shepard is canon?

"Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare? Check out our coverage of BioWare's most recent N7 Day roundtable for more on the next Mass Effect game.
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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.
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What happens in ME3 if you don't do Arrival?

Toward the bottom under ME3 Consequences, it says, "If importing a Mass Effect 2 save in which Arrival was not completed, the Alpha Relay will still be destroyed. However, responsibility will shift from Commander Shepard to the Alliance's 103rd Marine Division.
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How do you unlock Pathfinder armor?

The Pathfinder N7 set found in the Research Development wing of your very own ship, the Tempest. Simply find the N7 armor under "Milky Way Technology" and research Pathfinder helmet, chest plate, legs, and arms. You will need to collect a total of 250 Milky Way research points in order to research the whole armor set.
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How do you make N7 armor in Mass Effect: Andromeda?

Head to a research station—the one on your ship is located at the central table, with the AVP and Strike Team terminals—and find the N7 armor set under 'Milky Way Technology. ' Research them, back out of the research menu, and then head to the development menu.
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Who is Ryder in Mass Effect?

Pathfinder Ryder is the human protagonist of Mass Effect: Andromeda. Ryder is one of Alec Ryder's twin offspring and served as a Recon Specialist in Alec Ryder's Pathfinder team. After the ark Hyperion arrives at the Andromeda galaxy, Alec Ryder leads the Pathfinder team to scout Habitat 7 for colonization.
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Who voices Ryder SR?

An N7 soldier like Commander Shepard, Alec Ryder is voiced by Clancy Brown, a veteran actor with numerous credits on screen and in the voice-over booth. Some of Brown's most memorable film roles are Captain Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption and Sgt.
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