Why did the Reapers need Saren?

Sovereign, knowing this, sent Saren to destroy the beacons. If the beacons were destroyed, then there would be no possible way in thwarting Sovereign's attack on the Citadel. Why did Saren agree to do this? He believed that servitude to the Reapers was the only way to spare our galaxy.

Why did Saren help the Reapers?

Instead of using Sovereign as a weapon, as he had intended, Saren makes it his goal to save the races of the galaxy by aiding the Reapers, proving the worth of organics to the Reapers so that they might be spared. He believes that servitude is the logical answer, instead of instinctively fighting to the finish.

Why did Saren want the conduit?

Saren might not have been able to hold off C-Sec all on his own, so he needed the Conduit so he could also send in the Geth army.

Why did Saren want the beacon?

Saren went for the beacons to find out the location of it, not to help destroy the Reapers. By that time, he'd already been so subtly indoctrinated, he believed what he'd been doing was for the best, while not going against the Reapers.

What was the point of the conduit in Mass Effect?

The Conduit is a miniature mass relay which the Prothean researchers on Ilos built as a prototype during their experiments into mass relay technology. It is essentially a 'back door' onto the Citadel, which is the hub of the relay network. It has no connection to the rest of the network, making it independent.

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How did Saren find out about the conduit?

The beacon tells saren about the conduit. Benezia basically mindraped the location of the Mu relay out of the rachni queen, so Saren probably got that from her. Aside from that, he has access to the beacon vision + Cipher just like Shepard does.

Is there a way to save Saren?

Just keep moving, using powers, and shooting until the Saren husk finally falls dead. When it does, it turns to dust and you are rewarded with the final cutscene.

Why didn't Saren destroy the beacon?

Sovereign didn't want the Conduit destroyed, it just wanted Saren to use it to sneak into the Citadel without interference and override the old Prothean tampering that was stopping it from controlling the Citadel. To help, Sovereign used the Geth to create a distraction.

What did Shepard see in the beacon?

During the Reaper invasion, Shepard discovered the beacon and activated it, releasing a Prothean VI named Vendetta. It provided data that suggested that the repeating patterns of galactic evolution and development were not, in fact, caused by the Reapers, and that the Reapers are merely "servants" of that pattern.

Why was sovereign on Eden Prime?

The attack on Eden Prime demonstrated Sovereign's ability to generate mass effect fields powerful enough to land on a planetary surface. This implies it has a massive element zero core, and the ability to generate staggering amounts of power.

What planet is the conduit on?

The Conduit is a Mass Relay located on Ilos that links directly into the Citadel, bypassing all of it's defenses. The Conduit is a small-scale Mass-Relay, as opposed to the larger ones in space that can only transport starships, the Conduit is capable of transporting something as small as a Mako Rover.

What was sarens plan?

He tells you about his plan. His idea is to divide his men into three teams, and strike the front of the facility, while Commander Shepard sneaks around back, with a smaller unit. He asks Commander Shepard a huge favor. He needs one member of Commander Shepard's squad for the assault.

Can Saren join you?

No, you cannot romance or join him. If you want to know more about Saren, find and read a copy of the prequel novel, Mass Effect: Revelations. It was written by the same person who was the lead writer for the game. A question should start with WHY.

How old is Saren?

Turian spectre Saren Arterius was born in 2139, and if he survived the first Mass Effect, he would have been 46 years old. He was born in the year of the Boar.

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.

What is the prothean beacon?

A Prothean Beacon is a piece of ancient Prothean Technology. They were a form of communication that could sent messages directly from one Prothean's brain to another. In modern times, finding a Prothean Beacon that's still intact is extremely rare.

What did the Protheans look like?

Baseline Prothean physical appearance Protheans are an anthropoidal race. They have two pairs of eyes with each eye possessing dual pupils, and three pairs of nostrils. Much like turians, Protheans have a similar flanging effect in their voices. Their eyes have some ability to see through cloaked objects or entities.

Where is the last bomb in Mass Effect?

The fourth and last device is located on the far end of that platform (a bit hidden, again). You can also check the minimap/radar - every device is marked with a flag for easy locating it.

What happens if you let the salarian commando out?

If you let him out he succumbs to the "incessant whispering" and attacks along with the indoctrinated salarians from adjoining cells. If you choose to leave him, he doesn't take this sitting down and will try to get out by charging the glass, cracking it partially (and his skull) in the process.

Where do you turn off AA guns in Mass Effect?

Disable AA Guns

Out of Rana's office, the route has now changed and you can only head forward down the long walkway. There's three Krogan here, so if you're good with snipers, pull it out to kill them from afar. Once they're down, head through the door on the far end.

How do you beat Saren on Virmire insanity?

Assault Rifles, Pistols with the Master Marksman ability, and Sledgehammer or Polonium Rounds are also effective against him. Once Shepard lowers Saren's shields and gets his health down to 25%, a cutscene will begin. After the cutscene, his shields will be back at full strength and need to be broken through again.

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.

Is Saren biotic?

But remember, Saren had biotic abilities. Not sure if it was him, or Sovereign, but he had them. Salarian biotics are so rare that their government doesn't allow them to fight and puts them into special units/groups.

Does saving the Council matter?

Saving the council not only shows that humanity is ready to step up and do its part for the greater galaxy, but more importantly, shows they're willing to make great sacrifices to do so. Not to mention that losing your established leaders is not great for galaxy-wide morale.

What happens if you save the Council 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.