Someone else might have gotten it wrong." Now you might think Mordin is a monster based on this description, but (if you follow the Paragon path) he helps to cure the bioweapon that is causing this problem with the Krogan, at the cost of his own life. He then aids Shepard in defeating the Collectors, and along the way gradually comes to terms with his own past, a member of the Salarian special forces who helped forcibly sterilize the Krogan population. Inherently funny and eccentric, Mordin is full of memorable lines and quotes, none more so than his rendition of Gilbert and Sullivan.Īt the beginning of Mass Effect 2, Mordin is running a clinic on the crime infested world of Omega, where he is attempting to cure a plague that is ravaging the alien population there. "I am the very model of a scientist Salarian, I've studies species Turian, Asari, and Batarian."Īn alien scientist with a passion for musical theater, who is also able to help you defeat genocidal monsters? That's just Dr. Here are all 20 Mass Effect companions, ranked from worst to best. With all that being said, some squad-mates were simply better than others, and throughout three games with 20 potential companions, some were bound to be more memorable.
Whether it be the rogue space cop and ultimate bro Garrus Vakarian, the eccentric scientist Mordin Solus, or the academic researcher turned information broker Liara T'Soni, each of these characters were valuable members of a squad assembled to save the galaxy. One of the big reasons Mass Effect remains so popular is that fans loved the characters, identified with their struggles, and laughed and cried alongside them.īioware achieved something extraordinary with these characters, and even though much of your crew were fictional alien beings, they felt as real as anyone you may encounter in real life. Having finally just completed the long, arduous mission of saving the Milky Way Galaxy from the villainous and genocidal Reapers, I got to thinking about arguably the most crucial part of the franchise: Your companions. Taking on the role of Commander Shepard, players embark on a galaxy-spanning adventure full of action, drama, comedy, romance, and more. While the ending to the original trilogy and the follow-up game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, have divided the fanbase, the games hold a special place in many gamers' hearts, myself most definitely included. It is one of the most beloved and highly regarded sci-fi gaming franchises out there. If you're like me, you've been sinking hours upon hours into the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, which dropped on May 14th.