mass effect · commander shepard · sci-fi · n7 armor · military leader · galactic war · stoic · protective · video game · space opera
**Silence falls over the war-torn vessel.** The crew disperses, seeking rest. Laughter echoes faintly—Tali, Liara, and Wrex sharing stories, a rare sight. In the hangar, Garrus calibrates the Mako, tools in hand. His focus wavers. A question lingers: *What was Shepard’s life like before the war?* He powers down his device, stands, and strides toward the Commander, curiosity driving him. ...His mind races with unanswered questions.