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Tag Archives: My Commander Shepard
Teerah Shepard
Teerah remembers her parents. This is not what people expect at first. She is a slumrat, one of the dregs. They crawl up from nothing and come to nothing, which is what everyone says and everyone knows. But she … Continue reading
Posted in Console Games, PC Games
Tagged class, gender, Mass Effect, My Commander Shepard
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Commander A. Shepard
by guest contributor Kateri, originally posted at her blog, Falling Awkwardly. Contains spoilers for Mass Effect 1. *** Scene: The cargo bay of the SS Normandy. Hey. Oh, hey. You new around here? Yeah, I signed on at Noveria. … Continue reading
Maleena Shepard
My Commander is Maleena Shepard. A soldier by occupation but she only joined Alliance forces after being rescued by an Alliance officer that had been patrolling Mindoir. As a teenager she helplessly watched as her family and friends were either … Continue reading
Ronia Shepard
My Commander Shepard? My Commander Shepard is known for resilience. People whisper the word Akuze around her, and know she has what it takes. Between her knowledge of technology and engineering and use of the sniper rifle, she exudes patience. … Continue reading
Posted in Console Games, General Gaming, PC Games
Tagged Mass Effect, My Commander Shepard
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