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An Artificial Intelligence Construct is a synthetic technological creation that is a part of a bigger whole. The AI Construct can be a self aware computer or simply a grouping of technologies that come together to form one large being.
Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
This concept occurs in many RPGs and Sci-Fi games. The Ancient Advanced Civilization Technology is often a giant weapon (Halo Rings, Giant of Babil, etc.) that becomes a major plot focus in the stories of these games.
The End of Days. A concept often used in video games. In most games: the protagonists are working to prevent it, although sometimes the goal is to actually bring about Armageddon yourself.
One of the original founders of the Citadel Council, the Asari are natural biotics who are among the smartest and most diplomatic species in the galaxy.
A mercenary organization found in the Mass Effect universe. They play a large role in Mass Effect 2.
Military units who have extensive criminal records and steroid abuse.
A corporate conglomeration acts as a legitimate front and source of funds for the shadowy organization known as Cerberus in the Mass Effect universe. In its quest to ensure human supremacy in the universe, Cerberus has conducted kidnappings, genetic tampering and scientific experimentation bordering on torture.
The Citadel Council is the governing body of the Citadel. As the authority of Citadel space, they help settle disputes between governments and maintain law and order through the use of there covert agents, The Spectres.
The Drell are an alien race that exists in the Mass Effect universe. The species' first appearance is in Mass Effect 2. The party member Thane is a Drell.
One of the council races in the Mass Effect universe. Incredibly strong, but very slow, the Elcor have a very conservative culture, and use unique social conventions to communicate.
Long elevator rides meant to hide the game loading.
Extinction deals with a Species dying out either due to natural causes or more likely because of outside transgression.
Advertisements sometimes appear in game as a spoof on real-life advertisements, or to further envelope the player in the video game world.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
A fleet is a group of ships, typically military warships, that sail together for mutual protection and to consolidate their power.
Foreshadowing is a plot device that allows the creators to leave subtle (or not-so-subtle) hints about future events in the game.
The Geth are networked AIs that reside in the Terminus Systems. They were created by the Quarians.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
An alien species that resemble jellyfish. They tend to be very religious and talk in a polite and almost poetic way.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
A hostile artificial intelligence, or "rogue AI", is a synthetic being that has turned on its creators. Among the most famous rogue AIs from video games are SHODAN (System Shock) and GLaDOS (Portal).
The mysterious organisms, or machines, that tend to the maintenance of The Citadel. Little is known about these aphid like workers.
A race of reptilian humanoids that appear in Mass Effect. The Krogan were once a proud, powerful race of warriors with an astonishingly high birthrate. Their massive numbers eventually led to a series of conflicts known as the Krogan Rebellion. The species were eventually infected with a sterilizing genetic bioweapon.
A MacGuffin is a plot device, having little importance itself, which exists purely in order to motivate characters and/or advance the story.
The titular concept upon which much of the technology in the Mass Effect series is based.
Prostitution is the exchange of money, drugs, favours, or other incentives for the performance of sexual acts.
The Protheans were once believed to be a single race that spanned the known galaxy with a mighty empire. But it has been revealed that in fact 'Protheans' were a mix of all known alien species unified under one name and empire. 'They' were wiped out by the reapers.
Characters that are designed to be scantily-clad.
One of the council races with amphibian characteristics who are very adept at research and espionage.
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