What star is 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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Who is the Illusive Man modeled after?

3 Inspiration. While the voice of Illusive Man is Martin Sheen, the creative minds behind the character (along with Sheen) have all said the basis for his looks and personality come from other people.
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Why did the Illusive Man help Shepard?

The official reason Illusive Man gives us is that Shepard was a rallying hero and symbol, the only person that could stop the Collectors and later, Reapers. Illusive Man made sure (sincerely) that Lazarus Project rebuild Shepard as exactly as possible.
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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 the Illusive Man indoctrinated me3?

He was indoctrinated around 2157 on Palaven while touching a Reaper Artifact. Obviously I have some interesting things to read. That settled.
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Mass Effect LORE - The ILLUSIVE MAN (Origins Explained)



How did Tim get indoctrinated?

He became indoctrinated after he had Cerberus operatives recover fragments of the destroyed (or the complete body, depending on player choices) human Proto-Reaper, after Commander Shepard dealt with the Collector Base in Mass Effect 2.
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Is Shepard immune to indoctrination?

I'm confident that it can be suggested that Shepard is immune to the indoctrination process and that is what generally scares the Reapers. Take note that the Leviathan's which has as much if not more power than the Reapers use the same ability as the Reapers and it is ineffective against Shepard.
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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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Is it possible to save the Illusive Man?

To end the standoff with the Illusive man via Charm / Intimidate, you need to have previously used Charm / Intimidate in every conversation with him. There are 6 in total: Once on Mars, once on Thessia, once on the Cerberus Base, and three times in the final conversation on the Citadel.
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Can the Illusive Man control Reapers?

The Catalyst, manifesting as the young boy Shepard saw killed during the fall of Earth, explains to Shepard that the Illusive Man was correct in believing that it was possible to take control of the Reapers; however, he would never have been able to do this himself, as the Reapers were already controlling him.
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What happens if you don't shoot Illusive Man?

You'll then have another Interrupt. If you take the second Interrupt, Shepard will shoot The Illusive Man and he'll die. If you ignore the second Interrupt, the Illusive Man will kill Shepard. This results in a Critical Mission Failure, and you'll have to start the conversation over.
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Can Anderson be saved?

Unfortunately, this choice doesn't matter all that much, except for the sake of you and Aiden's conscience. This is because no matter what you pick, Anderson will end up dying anyway. If you decide to continue on your own adventure and ignore her, you will simply proceed to the next task in your main story.
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Can Shepard survive Mass Effect 3?

In almost every ending of Mass Effect 3, Shepard will die in exchange for stopping the Reapers. Both the “Control” and “Synthesis” endings will always lead to Shepard's death, as his consciousness will need to be infused into the Crucible for them to work.
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Can Anderson survive me3?

He will not live. Galaxy Readiness has nothing to do with Shepard or Anderson lives. It just help boost up the amount of military strength you have for the Final Battle. If you have a high enough EMS, after the Destroy ending, you get a cutscene of Shepard's body twitching, implying you can survive the blast.
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What happened to the Illusive Man's eyes?

Despite the fact that others who were exposed to when it activated ended up basically turning into Husks and losing their higher cognitive abilities, he did not change. However, his eyes were permanently changed and he is able to understand the language that the Husk-like beings now speak.
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Which end saves Shepard?

Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)

At lower Total Military Strength this will destroy everything else too, though if you're prepared enough then it's possible to save Earth, the Normandy crew, and Shepard. This is the only ending choice where Shepard can survive.
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Does EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI's body will be destroyed but not her data base, meaning she still exists but not in her form she took from Dr. Eva. The Geth, sadly because Legion was my absolute favorite of Mass Effect 2, are more then likely gone unless Legion's sacrafice made them more then just synthetics.
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How old is the Illusive Man?

Appearance. The Illusive Man is in his fifties but shows no signs of age due to in-universe medical improvements.
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Is the Illusive Man the benefactor?

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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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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Are the Reapers indoctrinated?

Indoctrination is the term used for the "brainwashing" effect the Reapers and their technology have on organic beings. A signal or energy field surrounds the Reaper, which subtly influences the minds of any organic individual in range.
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Is the child Real Mass Effect 3?

The kid in Mass Effect 3 is a symbol for Shepard's trauma, but its connection to the Catalyst is only explained by a strong fan theory. At the beginning of Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard will happen upon a young, nameless boy playing by himself.
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Who created the catalyst?

Purpose. The Catalyst serves as the architect and overseer of the Reapers and their cycles. As it explains to Commander Shepard, the Catalyst was created by the Leviathans, who noticed that many of the organic races they commanded were eventually felled by their own synthetic creations.
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