Commander Shepard
Commander Shepard is a character that appears in 2 games
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There are many options that the player is able to choose concerning Commander Shepard's history and origins. Shepard can either be male or female; his birthplace can be earth, an off-world colony, or somewhere in space (ie. a ship or space station); and may have a sole survivor, war hero, or ruthless psychological trait. At the time of the first Mass Effect, Shepard was born on April 11th, 2154 and is approximately 29 years old. He enlisted in the Alliance at 18 years old (2172) and is crew member aboard the SSV Normandy under Captain Anderson's command. Shepard's personality throughout the game is mostly determined by the choices the player makes in both dialogue and action.
Early on in the game, Shepard becomes the first human Spectre in history. He is assigned high-priority missions by the Citadel Council and to stop the rogue Spectre, Saren, at all costs. Throughout his travels, Shepard encounters numerous allies and exotic locations. The player has the opportunity to obtain specific quests from companions through dialogue. Finishing these quests will reveal more of their
backstory, along with their species' history and culture. Completing the main missions in the game will advance the plot, but the player has the opportunity to pursue as many side missions as they want. A romance subplot can exist between Shepard and one of his companions (either the Asari scientist Liara or the human soldier Ashley), reaching its "climax," if you will, before the final mission. A brief cutscene will play of Shepard and his or her love interest engaging in sexual intercourse, provided the player has gone through enough dialogue with said love interest prior to.
Shepard is referenced throughout the game as being an extremely skilled soldier and having experienced many battles. The player may choose 1 of 6 classes for Shepard in the beginning of the game. The Soldier is the combat-focused class in which Shepard is skilled in all weapon types and armors. The Engineer will give Shepard many abilities relating to technology and rebuffing his enemies. The Adept essentially acts as the magic class of Mass Effect; Shepard is able to use biotics, which can manipulate his enemies and do great damage. The Infiltrator, Sentinel, and Vanguard are crosses between a Soldier and Engineer, an Engineer and Adept, and Soldier and Adept, respectively. After reaching level 20, Shepard receives a side mission to stop a rogue virtual intelligence. Completing this mission will grant the player the ability to choose a special class, unlocking a new talent.
At the moment, little is known about the role Shepard will play in Mass Effect 2, though it has been confirmed that players will be able to carry over their profiles from the first game to the sequel. Oddly, despite this, the first teaser trailer for Mass Effect 2 depicts a Cerberus intelligence file on Shepard listing him or her as KIA, accompanied by the image of a Geth wearing N7 armor like that worn by Shepard. Also, a pre-E3 teaser trailer released May 29, 2009 shows Shepard in conversation with an Asari (possibly Liara) who says, "Shepard? But you're dead," indicating the plot either in Mass Effect 2 or between the two games will involve a near-death experience for Shepard.
Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of Mass Effect. Throughout the game, the player's decisions can affect Shepard's personality, consequently changing how both individuals and entire races view him/her and the human race. Key choices can even affect the outcomes of situations throughout the story.
Overview
Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of Mass Effect. Shepard can be either male or female, which affects who is in the romance subplot of the game. The default name of Shepard is John for males and Jane for females, but the player can customize the first name to his will, while the last name cannot for dialogue purposes in-game. Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale voice the male and female versions of Shepard, respectively. The default male Shepard seen on the cover and in the various released game trailers is based on Dutch model Mark Vanderloo. If choosing to a custom identity, physical characteristics of Shepard are highly customizable. The game also presents you with different choices on your pre-service history and your personality, which affects what points you get for intimidate/charm abilities.
The highly customizable physical characteristics of Commander Shepard
There are many options that the player is able to choose concerning Commander Shepard's history and origins. Shepard can either be male or female; his birthplace can be earth, an off-world colony, or somewhere in space (ie. a ship or space station); and may have a sole survivor, war hero, or ruthless psychological trait. At the time of the first Mass Effect, Shepard was born on April 11th, 2154 and is approximately 29 years old. He enlisted in the Alliance at 18 years old (2172) and is crew member aboard the SSV Normandy under Captain Anderson's command. Shepard's personality throughout the game is mostly determined by the choices the player makes in both dialogue and action.
Pre-Service History
- Spacer: Both of your parents were in the Alliance military. Your childhood was spent on ships and stations as they transferred from posting to posting, never staying in one location for more than a few years. Following in your parents' footsteps, you enlisted at the age of eighteen. This gives you a 2 Paragon rating.
- Colonist: You were born and raised on Mindoir, a small border colony in the Attican Traverse. When you were sixteen, slavers raided Mindoir, slaughtering your family and friends. You were saved by a passing Alliance patrol, and you enlisted with the military a few years later. This gives you a 1 Paragon and 1 Renegade rating.
- Earth born: You were an orphan raised on the streets of the great megatropolises covering Earth. You escaped the life of petty crime and underworld gangs by enlisting with the Alliance military when you turned eighteen. This gives you a 2 Renegade rating.
Psychological Profile
- War Hero: Early in your military career, you found yourself facing an overwhelming enemy force. You risked your own life to save your fellow soldiers and defeat the enemy despite the impossible odds. Your bravery and heroism have earned you medals and recognition from the Alliance fleet. This gives you a 2 Paragon rating.
- Sole Survivor: During your service, a mission you were on went horribly wrong. Trapped in an extreme survival situation, you had to overcome physical torments and psychological stresses that would have broken most people. You survived while all those around you fell, and now you alone are left to tell the tale. This gives you a 1 Paragon and 1 Renegade rating.
- Ruthless: Throughout your military career, you have held fast to one basic rule: get the job done. You've been called cold, calculating, and brutal. Your reputation for ruthless efficiency makes your fellow soldiers wary of you. However, when failure is not an option, the military always goes to you first. This gives you a 2 Renegade rating
Early on in the game, Shepard becomes the first human Spectre in history. He is assigned high-priority missions by the Citadel Council and to stop the rogue Spectre, Saren, at all costs. Throughout his travels, Shepard encounters numerous allies and exotic locations. The player has the opportunity to obtain specific quests from companions through dialogue. Finishing these quests will reveal more of their
Commander Shepard can be played as a female.
Commander Shepard as he appears in Mass Effect 2
At the moment, little is known about the role Shepard will play in Mass Effect 2, though it has been confirmed that players will be able to carry over their profiles from the first game to the sequel. Oddly, despite this, the first teaser trailer for Mass Effect 2 depicts a Cerberus intelligence file on Shepard listing him or her as KIA, accompanied by the image of a Geth wearing N7 armor like that worn by Shepard. Also, a pre-E3 teaser trailer released May 29, 2009 shows Shepard in conversation with an Asari (possibly Liara) who says, "Shepard? But you're dead," indicating the plot either in Mass Effect 2 or between the two games will involve a near-death experience for Shepard.
Different variants of Commander Shepard
Commander Shepard games
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| Name | Platforms | Developer | ||
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Mass Effect 2 released on Jan. 26, 2010 |
PC, X360 | BioWare |
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Mass Effect released on Nov. 20, 2007 |
X360, PC | BioWare |
| Character Name: | Commander Shepard |
| Real Name: | "John" or "Jane" Shepard |
| Gender: | Other |
| Birthday: | April 11, 2154 |
| Appears in: | 2 games |
| First appearance: | Mass Effect |
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