Mass Effect 2 : LP Complete, Releasing Control.

[racofer]

That shit for real?

 

[Freelance Henchman]

Nope, it's just a mock-up from deviantart.

 

[racofer]

Oh...

 

[RK47]

I know you're looking for the Shadow Broker. Cerberus gave me data on where to find him. Interested?

Absolutely! I had no idea...Let me see what you've got!

It's about Feron. He's still alive.

He was a friend. He helped me recover your body from the Shadow Broker.

Why did the Shadow Broker want my corpse?

He was going to sell you to the Collectors, but Feron and I stopped him. Feron sacrificed himself to save me.

So you rescued me? Then how did I end up with Cerberus?

Well, they gave me intel to help recover you. They actually put Feron with me in the first place. After I got out, I gave you to them. They said they could bring you back.

So you're the one responsible for me ending up with Cerberus? Why?

Was I supposed to let my friend die when someone offered a sliver of hope? They brought you back. And now they're giving me a chance to find Feron. After two years, I hadn't even dreamed...

Any friend of yours is a friend of mine. What's the next step?

I..I don't know. I need to prepare, I think. I'm going home. Use my terminal if you need any local intel.

You okay?

I've spent two years plotting revenge. Now I have a chance to make it a rescue.

Let me help. I'll come by your apartment?

Okay. Hopefully I'll have a plan by then. Thank you, Shepard.

Liara's Apartment, much later...

Someone tried to kill your friend, Commander Shepard.

Already done. Tela Vasir. Special Tactics and Recon.

A Spectre?

I heard you weren't reinstated. Too bad -- you did good work. So I assume you had business with your friend this evening, Commander?

Liara was following a lead on the Shadow Broker.

The Shadow Broker? Dangerous enemy to have.

If Liara isn't here, where is she?

There' no blood, no body. It looks like T'Soni got away. The sniper didn't plan on her kinetic barrier. Clever girl. Paranoid, but clever.

What are the facts so far?

About 25 minutes ago, someone took a shot at T'Soni. Note the bullet holes. She stuck around for almost four minutes before leaving the building. Wherever she was doing was important.

Did the police found anything useful when they arrived?

Just the mess and bullet holes. I gave them a gold star for finding the bullet holes.

Liara was expecting me. She would have left a message here - her office wasn't safe.

I'm not surprised. Illium is just Omega with expensive shoes. I haven't found anything useful for tracking her down yet. You knew T'Soni better than I do. Where would she have hidden her backups?

Let me take a look around.

The kinetic barrier deflected the shots, but they still managed to penetrate the glass.

Looks like someone didn't like you much, either.

It's Ilos.

She's getting good out of all that education.

What does it show now?

It's a prothean dig site. Liara did leave a message.

There are a few Prothean-looking objects around the apartment. Let's see what we can find.

It looks like she recorded a call.

Sekat: It was tricky, but you paid for the best. I can narrow it down to a cluster, maybe even a system.

Liara: How soon can you have it?

Sekat: Shouldn't take long. Come to my office. Baria Frontiers, in the Dracon Trade Center. Gotta say, though, T'Soni -- you're making me a little nervous. How big is the trouble that could come out of this?

Liara: Relax, Sekat. I'll see you in a few hours.

This must be important. The Shadow Broker's people already tried to kill her once.

I know where the Dracon Trade Center is. My car's outside.

Let's go.

I don't hear police chatter; we must have missed our party.

 

[spekkio]

 

[Edward_R_Murrow]

EXTREME Thread resurrection!

 

[lightbane]

Yay!!! Commander "XTREME cybernegro" Shepard is back!!!

 

[RK47]

(Okay, calm down. You can do this. They're counting on you...Liara's in there. Somewhere. God. Is she still alive? So many dead inside...)

Shepard. Calm down.

(What the hell?)

I know it's confusing. Take a deep breath, soldier. You felt that strange sensation, didn't you? The feel of the trigger, so familiar yet so alien at the same time.

(Have I totally lost it?)

You've been gone for a while. You might not know who you are anymore, or even if you can do what's asked of you. Hell, you may not even recognize yourself! *chuckles*

(I've gotta do something. Help these people...I...)

Shepard, if all else fails, just remember: "Think like a General, Fight like a Spartan."

Shut up, Mark. Shepard. Pause. And think. You have all the time in the world. You are that badass.

(Fu...fuuuu....)

(-UUUCK YES!)

Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, Pistols, Elbow strikes, Biotics, Uber-armor. You're a Sentinel. You're a heavily armed biotic assault trooper. Peel off their shield and warp their asses to hell.

(Yeah. I know. I've got this.)

(Maybe I should call the police?)

(Who am I? Why am I wearing this ridiculous outfit?)

(Can I even do this?)

If you don't get a hold of yourself now, this is going to be one short comeback.

They're out to kill you, Shep. Remember your mission. At all cost.

(It's too quiet. I'm getting jumpy...)

You're not alone, Shepard.

Use the meatshields whenever you can. If they drop, get them back up with medi-gel. There's a galaxy to save, haul ass.

Garrus. Take point.

Tali, support drone on my mark.

Let's save the galaxy.

 

[Brother None]

So when do we get to see this Shep's face? I'm curious.

Also I don't trust Tela Vasir.

Resurrection <3

 

[Jaedar]

This LP lives again. And some people say necromancy is a bad thing.

 

[RK47]

We're here for Liara. Move it, Shep.

(Goddamn corridors. Why the fuck is it always corridors?)

(Shit. I need to shoot something. It's too quiet...Oh..is that?)

(Medi-gels! This could save lives!)

Don't even think of using it on the survivors, your squad's well-being takes priority. If you guys go down, it doesn't matter if there's any survivor.

I hate to admit it, but he's right.

(Whose side are we working on anyway? Are we the good guys?)

No. But we get the job done. Whatever it takes.

Yes, we are. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Circumstances have changed. We need all the advantage we can get.

(Starting to remember...Collectors. Yeah. Kidnapping human colonies. Gotta stop them. Working with Cerberus. Black Ops. We're the good guys.)

Watch yourself, Vasir. They used military-grade hardware.

Bullet wounds? I guess this was more than just an explosion.

(Another dead civilian. Looks like his credit pad is still with him...should I?)

Corpses don't need credits. Take it, and use it to avenge him.

(Makes sense.)

What about the plagued hobo you let die just to grab his wallet in Omega? Were you avenging anyone back there? You even had a medi-gel to help him out.

He was a baatarian. They deserved every shit thrown at them. I killed them all in the slavers purge, remember?

At the cost of most of your men. You sick bastard.

And what are you? A war hero? A guy who just pulled impossible odds over a surprise attack? Face it, asshole. You're a wanna-be action star hero. Me? I'm as dark and gritty I can be, because I'm the real deal.

(Uh....OK? I'll just hack this ATM right here...)

You're learning fast, Dragon.

Sloppy work. You use that kind of hardware when you don't have time to plan.

(Shit. Still no action. Maybe they've left the compound...No! If they did, that means Liara's dead.)

(Hmm. A guest log console)

Hit it. Maybe Liara's in there.

Vasir, I'm at the Baria Frontiers office. Liara signed in just a few minutes ago.

Understood, Commander.

Stay positive, Shepard. Liara's a tough girl.

(Holy fuck! What the fuck was that?)

Flash-bangs! Looks like something old is new again.

Vasir! I'm pinned down! Mercs -- and they're well armed!

Say hello to the Shadow Broker's private army, Commander!

She sounds a little too happy with it.

We'll deal with her when the time comes. Fuck'em up.

(Cramped. But at least there's plenty of cover. And Tali's drone is great for a distraction.)

(Yet another goddamn corridor.)

Pop-a-mole, kid. Get used to it.

(Damn. When are the emergency services going to arrive? It's the future! Is there even a traffic jam in this planet?)

Focus on the task at hand. Everything else is out of your hands, Shepard.

(That was close!)

Look for a switch to activate the fire suppressant system.

(Corridors. Again.)

(Upgrade datas. Might be useful.)

Nice find. Get Mordin Solus to research it in the Normandy after this mission is over.

(It's not usable now?)

It's just data, Shepard. There's no way you can jury-rig your pistol in the middle of a combat zone.

(Right. Stupid me. OK, let's go.)

Is this Sekat?

Must have been.

 

[praetor]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooo

all hail the Shepard!

 

[Brother None]

I still don't trust Tela. She stinks to high heaven of one of those BioWare unavoidable traps. And I ain't played this DLC.

 

[RK47]

(She's still alive. She must be!)

Liara! Something I should know?

This is the woman who tried to kill me.

(Damn it!)

I knew it.

No mercy. Get her, Dragon.

I saw you! I doubled back after I left. I watched you break into my apartment.

Thanks for the help.

Once she had my location, she signaled the Shadow Broker's forces. They bombed the building to take me out. She found Sekat, took the data, and killed him. I'm guessing she's still got the disk on her.

Good guess. Not that you'll ever see what's on it.

(Shit. Glass shards. Accelerated with biotics!)

(Nice work, Liara. It's my turn!)

(EXTREME!)

(I'm on top of her. I've got this!)

(Fuck! Spoke too soon!)

Asaris have gravity nullifying biotics. You picked a poor place to fight her.

(Shit. Shit! SHIT!)

Brace for impact, Dragon.

(This is gonna hurt...)

(Shit. She beat me.)

It's just round one, get up. It's not over yet.

Liara's hasn't given up yet. So should you.

I wondered what your squad mates are doing, I thought Garrus would've lined up a shot and fired by now. Sigh.

(Gotta get up. Gotta help Liara.)

(Damn. She didn't even wait for me.)

(Shit. Reinforcements!)

Work your way out of the building quickly. Liara may be tough, but she won't be able to handle that Spectre alone.

(Don't have to tell me that.)

(Looks like she got it under control.)

(Calling for reinforcements?)

(What the fuck?)

Damn it!

Looks like she called a pick-up. Move it or lose it.

I recommend Garrus. Liara's a strong Biotic. And we haven't met a single synthetic so far to justify bringing Tali along.

Same.

(Alright. Let's go.)

Come on! She's getting away!

(Shit. What have I gotten myself into now?

 

[Brother None]

Extreme action! Epic biotic battle! No wonder this DLC reviewed well

Also I'd be all smug on calling the bitch betraying you but there's nothing to be smug about really. Why are BioWare setups and traps always so incredibly easy to see coming?

 

[RK47]

(You've got to be kidding me.)

Hit the throttle, Dragon.

(For fucks' sake!)

(This is EXTREME!)

(Goddamn. Woman! I'm trying to drive!)

(Another red blip? What is that?)

Watch out! She's dropping proximity mines!

(It's amazing the Ilium's traffic police hasn't taken a single action. Speeding against the traffic, dropping landmines.)

Dragon, maybe it's time to start firing back?

What kind of gun does this thing have?

It's a taxi! It has a fare meter!

Wonderful.

There we go!

You're enjoying this.

(Fuck. Bitch rammed us!)

(Crap.)

Counterattack, motherfucker.

Pure speed won't be enough. So you've caught up with her. Now what?

(I'm gonna ram her back!)

Excellent.

(She's going to crash. The data disk!)

The vehicle didn't explode. You got lucky.

Get down there and finish the job, Dragon.

(Of course.)

 

[Brother None]

So uhm, why didn't she destroy the data disc? Even if it didn't occur to her earlier coz she figured you guys were as good as dead, why not destroy it when she's getting chased?

Also MOAR EXTREEEEEEEEEEME

 

[GarfunkeL]

Haa, a most excellent revival!

 

[laclongquan]

Fuck Mass Erection! Fuck them! Where's mah updatan on King Arthurz? WHEREZ?

 

[Mrowak]

I almost feel like... trying this shit. I hated Mass Effect I, though.

Wtf happened to our cyber-nigger Shepard? And why the internal dialugues with EXTREME and pussy Sheps? Not that's necessarily a bad thing.

 

[RK47]

I've crashed on Azure! Get me some damn backup!

(Let's get that data disk.)

There's Vasir's car. Come on, she can't have gotten far.

(Came in waves. Good thing we stocked plenty of medi-gels.)

(Someone's inside. Did she take hostage?)

(Nice. Eh, time to move.)

(Her wrecked vehicle might provide us with some useful data for armor research.)

A blood trail. Vasir got hurt in the crash.

That should slow her down.

She's lost a lot of blood. We have to be getting close.

She's tough. I'll give her that much.

She's a Spectre.

(Shit. There she is. She's moving through the oblivious crowd...)

(Shit. No!)

(Dammit. What do I do?!)

(I...)

Kid, calm down. Take control of the situation. Keep her talking. Wait for an opening.

(Easy for you to say!)

There's only one way to finish this. And I think you know how.

(Gotta stay calm. Take control of the situation. Yes.)

I'm going to end you, Vasir.

Cooperate. Make the enemy lower their guard. Then you strike. Not before.

Listen, Dragon. You and I both know who we truly are. The risks you took, the choices you've made. We both know why the blue option is grayed out.

(I...)

What is your name?

(John Shepard.)

Wrong. It's been nearly a year. I nearly lost our memory. But I still keep it somewhere safe. A back-up. They thought I was done for. Once again, what is your name and rank?

(My name is Commander E.Shepard. Former Earth Military N7. Non-reinstated Spectre. Vanguard specialization.)

What is your first name?

(EXTREME.)

And don't ever forget that. Assuming control.

Smart move, taking a hostage. A Spectre does whatever it takes to get the job done.

 

[circ]

ABSOLUTELY. MOTHERFUCKING. BADASS.

If only the engine that ran this EXTREME shit wasn't such shit.

 

[taplonaplo]

ABSOLUTELY. MOTHERFUCKING. BADASS.

If only the engine that ran this EXTREME shit wasn't such shit.

Actually, it ran smoother on my excuse of a computer than ME1.

 

[RK47]

Vasir's dead.

I'm putting the data through to the Normandy's computer. We can be at the Shadow Broker's base in a few hours.

What's the plan when we get in there?

Get in, get Feron, get out. And kill anyone who tries to stop us.

 

[circ]

ABSOLUTELY. MOTHERFUCKING. BADASS.

If only the engine that ran this EXTREME shit wasn't such shit.

Actually, it ran smoother on my excuse of a computer than ME1.

I was more hinting at it being fun to be Arnold, but not in an EXTREMELY badly made shooter.