What race is the Shadow Broker?

The Shadow Broker is revealed to be a member of a pre-spaceflight race called the yahg. Liara surmises that because the yahg were not discovered until 2125 CE and the Broker's ship is considerably older than that, this yahg usurped the original Shadow Broker years ago and has been running the organization ever since.
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Who is the Shadow Broker Agent?

slim.” — Spoilers for Mass Effect 2 follow. Shadow Broker Agents are the rank and file soldiers of the Shadow Broker's private army. They are encountered by Shepard, Liara, and the squad during the mission to bring down the Shadow Broker. They are present on Illium and at the Shadow Broker's base on Hagalaz.
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Is the Illusive Man the Shadow Broker?

In the games, the Illusive Man outright states that the Shadow Broker is his equal. This will lead fans to hold the influence of this mysterious figure in high regard.
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Is Sovereign the Shadow Broker?

Sovereign is the menacing ambassador of the Reapers, who indoctrinated Saren as a means to unlock the Citadel's mass relay powers. The Shadow Broker, meanwhile, knows all and sees all, and has a private army. Which villain is the bigger and cooler bad guy, and why?
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What alien is Shadow Broker?

The Shadow Broker is revealed to be a member of a pre-spaceflight race called the yahg. Liara surmises that because the yahg were not discovered until 2125 CE and the Broker's ship is considerably older than that, this yahg usurped the original Shadow Broker years ago and has been running the organization ever since.
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Mass Effect Lore: Shadow Broker



Why did Liara give Shepard's body to Cerberus?

Once Liara's missions on Illium have been taken care of, she confesses that she feels guilty. She understood that Cerberus would use Shepard for their own business, but nevertheless gave the Commander's body to them because she could not let Shepard go. She feared Shepard would hate her for this and apologizes.
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How many races are there in Mass Effect?

All 9 Citadel Races in Mass Effect. Mass Effect features many alien species and cultures from the Milky Way galaxy. Here's a rundown of the nine alien races that live on the Citadel. Veterans and newcomers alike will return to all corners of the Milky Way Galaxy when Mass Effect: Legendary Edition releases in May.
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Should I do shadow broker before me3?

Choice: Complete Shadow Broker or not

Although it can be played at any time, it's recommended to complete it after the main game, due to some references in there, or at least, you should wait until you've exhausted everything you can do with Liara T'Soni in Illium.
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How do you confront the Shadow Broker?

Inside, you get to fight the Shadow Broker's squad of mercenaries. They're all carrying flashbang grenades, which temporarily screw up your vision and hearing if they detonate nearby, and a point-blank explosion will stagger you away from your cover. The mercs are well-supported by heavies and shielded engineers.
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Is the Benefactor the Illusive Man?

Another frontrunner for the title of the Benefactor is the Illusive Man, leader of the Humanity-centric Cerberus Organization and Shepard's handler in Mass Effect 2.
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Is the Illusive Man a husk?

The Illusive Man didn't become a husk, but he could have. Early concepts for Mass Effect 3 involved the Illusive Man becoming a monstrous husk, like a boss battle, to fully symbolize his Reaper allegiance.
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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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What did the Shadow Broker do to Liara?

The Shadow Broker helped Liara recover the Commander's tattered remains, but the Broker wanted to sell the body to the Collectors, who had a keen interest in the Commander. Liara objected to this, and with the aid of the Drell named Feron, she stole Shepard's body out from under the Broker.
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Can you save Admiral Kahoku?

This, sadly, is the body of Admiral Kahoku. He's dead, and there was no way to save him.
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What should I do with Helena Blake?

If you didn't kill Helena Blake and her gang, she can be found in the lower level of Afterlife Club on Omega. If you persuaded her to disband her gang, she is now a social worker and will thank you. If not, she mentions she merged her gang with Aria T'Loak's organization.
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Can you do the Shadow Broker DLC after the Suicide Mission?

LotSB can be done at any time. You can even do it before the Suicide Mission as Shepard's "loyalty quest" if you romanced Liara. You can also do it before the Suicide Mission to make the most of the many upgrades you get from it. Arrival is really the only one that makes more sense if you do it after the main story.
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Should I do Noveria or feros first?

While the missions can be taken in any order, there's a natural gameplay and story progression to taking them on in a certain sequence. You can generally take on Therum or Feros first without major consequences, but going for Noveria first is not advisable.
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Is there a time limit in Mass Effect 3?

They have no time limit, but each mission must be completed before the next becomes available.
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Are there female salarians?

Salarians are androgynous, and exhibit no major facial differences between males and females. Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day.
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Are there any male asari?

There is some conflicting information regarding the gender of the asari. Asari are a mono-gendered species with no concept of gender differences.
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What do female Drell look like?

Sexual dimorphism among drell appears to be roughly analogous to humans. Females have breastlike protrusions, and their head "frills" are more pronounced than males'.
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Why is Liara the only Asari with eyebrows?

In fact they are not eyebrows, just facial markings that resemble eyebrows. They were probably added by BioWare to make her look more attractive for us and later they came up with some lore explanation.
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Do Shepard and Liara have a child?

Early Life. Iyra was the third and final child of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard, and thus, she was always the baby of the family. Growing up their was always tension between her and her older sisters.
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Why did the Illusive Man Bring back Shepard?

The Lazarus Project was a Cerberus project, the sole purpose of which was to bring Commander Shepard back from the dead. 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.
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