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  • 7/23/2025
Part 12 of the walkthrough of Mass Effect 2 for the PC.
Transcript
00:00The Destiny Ascension has completed its 20 Colony victory cruise.
00:23Council members aboard thanked Human Alliance soldiers for their efforts in repelling Saren's invasion two years ago.
00:30Council members aboard the ship's ship's ship.
00:41Keepers. Fascinating creatures. Genetic constructs adapted to work in Citadel. Couldn't survive outside. Unknown purpose. Wish I could have studied them. Had other things to do instead.
00:54This recruits is a 20 kilo ferrous slug. Feel the weight! Every five seconds, the main gun of an Everest-class dreadnought accelerates 1 to 1.3% of light speed.
01:05It impacts with the force of a 38 kiloton bomb. That is three times the yield of the City Buster dropped on Hiroshima back on Earth.
01:13That means Sir Isaac Newton is the deadliest son of a bitch in space. Now, serviceman Burnside, what is Newton's first law?
01:22Sir, an object in motion stays in motion, sir.
01:25No credit for partial answers, maggot!
01:28Sir, unless acted on by an outside force, sir.
01:31Damn straight! I dare to assume you ignorant jackasses know that space is empty.
01:35Once you fire this hunk of metal, it keeps going till it hits something.
01:39That can be a ship, or the planet behind that ship. It might go off into deep space and hit somebody else in 10,000 years.
01:48If you pull the trigger on this, you are ruining someone's day, somewhere and sometime. That is why you check your damn targets. That is why you wait for the computer to give you a damn firing solution. That is why, serviceman Chung, we do not eyeball it. This is a weapon of mass destruction. You are not a cowboy shooting from the hip.
02:08Sir, yes, sir. This recruits is a 20 kilo ferrous slug. Feel the weight.
02:16I'm sorry, sir, but I'll need you to remove any biotic amp you might be wearing.
02:20What? Why?
02:22Unfortunately, sir, biotics can be used as a weapon. The rules require me to confiscate all amps. Could you please hand over yours?
02:29I don't have one. I'm not a biotic.
02:32Oh. Well, when you objected, I thought...
02:35You humans are all racist.
02:38I thought it might be nice to come back here and see how it's changed, but it's just like it was.
02:43Same dirty streets, same unrepentant scavengers, same revolving door prisons.
02:49Being secure to here is a terrible job. This is exactly why I left.
02:53Can I help you, sir?
03:01It's been a couple of years since I passed through here. Security seems to have tightened a bit.
03:06After the geth attack, there was a review of security protocol.
03:09A few minor changes were made to reduce the risk of geth infiltration.
03:13We apologize for the inconvenience.
03:15You'd think a geth would stand out.
03:17Assumptions are dangerous. Be alert. Be safe.
03:21Thanks for your time.
03:23Next.
03:35Looks like they've tightened up security.
03:39Shut it down.
03:41What? Do you seriously think...
03:43Yeah, okay.
03:46Sorry for the inconvenience, sir.
03:48Our scanners are picking up false readings. They seem to think you're... dead.
03:53I was listed as missing in action a couple of years ago.
03:56Would you mind checking in with my captain? He can reinstate you in our system.
03:59He's just passed the scanners on your right.
04:07You'll have to make him scream a little. He's not going to tell you everything just because you ask.
04:11I... I know, sir.
04:13If you don't have the stomach or you're worried about being reported, I can take care of it.
04:17No, sir. I can handle it.
04:21Yes. I see the problem already, Commander Shepard.
04:25My console says you're dead.
04:27Are you not worried I'm some imposter claiming to be me?
04:29We have the best screening equipment in the galaxy.
04:33Those scanners can sample DNA from skin flakes.
04:37Hell, if you have unregistered gene mods, they can even figure those out.
04:41Your sergeant said you could help with that.
04:44Usually, you'd have to go through the station's security administration to reactivate your IDs.
04:48Then to customs and immigration to regain access to the citadel itself, and probably a stop by the treasury.
04:55Spending a year dead is a popular tax dodge.
05:00But I can see you're a busy man.
05:02So how about I just press this button right here, and we call it done?
05:07You're not big on formalities, are you?
05:10I'm with them right up until they keep people from doing their jobs.
05:13There. I just saved you about nine days of running around.
05:20That said, you should head up to the Presidium and tell them you're still alive.
05:24The Council probably wants to talk to the one who saved their scaly asses.
05:29What's the easiest way to get to the Presidium from down here?
05:32Head back through the security checkpoint and take a public shuttle.
05:36I will. Having access to the Council and the Spectre's resources would be useful.
05:39Yeah. The Council can get anything.
05:44Best thing about working C-Sec is that any equipment, information, or money you need, you get.
05:50Anyway, something else you need? Or can I get back to work?
05:54It looks like most of the damage from Sovereign's attack has been repaired.
05:58The Presidium was pretty shot up. Of course they fixed that first.
06:02All the wards got hit with debris when the ship exploded.
06:06Most of the damage was superficial, and the keepers got things restored fast.
06:11Tayseri Ward got the worst. A big chunk hit near the Dilanaga Concert Hall.
06:16They're still clearing wreckage and trying to get power restored.
06:20I need to talk to the Council. How can I get to the Presidium from here?
06:24Head through the security checkpoint and take a public shuttle.
06:31Tell me about this place.
06:32All the wards are more or less multicultural, but the other four are dominated by Asari, Turians, or Salarians.
06:40In Zekira, we've got major enclaves of Volus, Elcor, and Hanar.
06:45There's also a human commercial zone at Shinikiba.
06:50We've got a few Krogan walking around. I think I saw a quarry in the other day.
06:57Last time I was here, there were no human captains in C-Sec.
07:00The C-Sec took a lot of casualties when the Geth boarded the Presidium.
07:04The Special Response Division was hard hit.
07:07They stopped turning their noses up at human resumes.
07:10They needed bodies in uniform, and we had the most experienced bodies.
07:14I overheard your conversation. Make him scream a little?
07:19This isn't the Presidium.
07:22All they have to worry about are protesters outside their free speech zones, or someone's poodle crapping on the grass.
07:29Down here, we have drugs, organized crime, and murder.
07:33Policing a ward is like policing New York City.
07:35Sometimes you have to work outside the Council's rulebook.
07:39C-Sec has changed.
07:43I should be going.
07:45You need anything else, let me know.
07:46Welcome back, Shepard.
08:00It has been two years, three months, and 17 days since the Citadel last welcomed you.
08:05This is the Zakara Ward Transportation Hub.
08:09Public shuttles and shopping are available through the C-Sec security cordon.
08:16There seem to be a lot more C-Sec officers than the last time I was here.
08:20In the wake of the Geth attack two years ago, additional security precautions were implemented for the safety and security of residents.
08:28In addition to increased C-Sec patrols, weapon carry restrictions have been tightened.
08:35So has crime decreased?
08:38Violent crime has decreased by 23%.
08:41Property crime has decreased by 41%.
08:44Incident clearance has improved by 16%.
08:48I need to talk to the Council. How can I reach the Presidium from here?
08:53Public transit shuttles are available on the far side of the C-Sec security cordon.
09:00It looks like this place has recovered from Sovereign's attack.
09:03Repair of the damage from the Geth attack is ongoing.
09:07There is still extensive damage on Tayseri Ward.
09:10Geth? It was Sovereign who led the attack. A Reaper.
09:14I have no information on a Reaper.
09:17References to the term exist in some parahistorical theories on galactic extinction cycles.
09:23Mimetic engineering. Council blames Geth. Lies to cover up Reapers. Keeps public from panicking.
09:31What stores are available on this level?
09:34Only one store exists on this level.
09:37Citadel Souvenirs offers licensed mementos of your visit.
09:41Their line of starship models is well regarded.
09:46That's all for now.
09:47Thank you for using Avena. Have a pleasant day.
09:53I hear this is the best place for food on Zakara Ward.
10:00You heard wrong.
10:01This is the best place for food on the whole damn Citadel.
10:04Oh.
10:34Shepard, are you looking to continue your education?
10:58It's one thing to know how to shoot a gun.
10:59But do you have the career skills to deploy and manage today's high-tech network infrastructures?
11:05The Henley Technical Institute can help.
11:08Courses available through our extranet site will put you on the path to success.
11:13Visit our site now at Keywords Henley Technical Education.
11:17I heard that those lakes up on the Presidium are filled with fish.
11:31No, they're not.
11:32You ever been up there?
11:34No, Zesec won't let me.
11:37They say I'm a risk.
11:38Uh, they think every Krogan is dangerous.
11:42Damn, Turians.
11:43We should kill them all.
11:47Good day, my friends. Welcome to the Citadel.
12:12Since these stores are owned by the Council, do government employees get a discount?
12:16Yes, in fact. What's your position?
12:19I'm a former Spectre.
12:20My goodness. I didn't know Spectre's quit.
12:24I don't believe you qualify for a discount, though.
12:26How about if I throw in an endorsement from the man who defeated Saren?
12:30You or Shepard? My goodness.
12:33The increase in sales would certainly be worth offering a discount.
12:37What do you need me to do?
12:38Just voice your endorsement into my console.
12:40I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite store on the Citadel.
12:43Excellent. I will get my clerical VI to add it to our advertising immediately.
12:48I will get my clerical VI to add it to our company.
13:18I will get my clerical VI to add it to our company.
13:22That's all right.
13:24Have a pleasant day.
13:27Take care.
13:30I'll see you next time.
13:33I'll see you soon.
13:36Thanks for coming.
13:37Are we going to be at perks?
13:39I will take care.
13:41I will帰 you soon.
13:44I will be there for some reason.
13:46Let's go.
14:16Let's go.
14:46I'm sorry. I'm trying to take a statement here.
14:49There's nothing to talk about. She stole my credit shit. Arrest her.
14:55I did not! Just because I'm a quarian!
14:57I need you to stop and take a deep breath.
15:01You're mocking me, Earth Clan. Just because the Valk Clan need...
15:08It was a poor choice of words, sir. I apologize.
15:10You say you're falsely accused?
15:14I was walking to the used ship dealer when he barged into me outside the Serta Foundation.
15:19He didn't stop or say he was sorry.
15:21A minute later, he runs up with C-Sec and accuses me of stealing his damn chit!
15:26You ran into each other outside the Serta Foundation. Is it possible the chit fell out of his pocket there?
15:32I guess. Sure. All I know is I didn't take it.
15:36Do you know who's telling the truth?
15:42My Omni-Tool can tell the quarian doesn't have a chit on her.
15:45But she could have stashed it to recover later.
15:48You know what quarians are like?
15:49Heh.
15:50And she's definitely a vagrant.
15:52I'll run her in and see what Bailey wants to do with her.
15:54You say she stole your credit chit?
15:59She must have.
16:00When I left the Serta Foundation store, she ran right into me.
16:09How does running India mean she stole your credit chit?
16:12That's how pickpockets work.
16:15They bump into you and use that as a cover for rifling your pockets.
16:19You can't turn your back on these clanless quarians, thieves, all of them.
16:30I'll see if I can find out what happened.
16:33Sir, this is a C-Sec matter. We'll do all we...
16:36Bah!
16:38All we can to resolve this.
16:41We don't need civilian help.
16:43If you do happen to find the chit, please let one of our officers know.
16:48Let's go.
16:48Be careful out there.
17:18What do you think, Michael?
17:23Maybe the immunobooster?
17:24It's supposed to help with alien bacteria.
17:27We can get whatever you'd like for a little Jake, Rebecca.
17:30Wait.
17:30The immunobooster can delay muscle development in high-gravity environments.
17:34What if that hurts him?
17:35Good day, citizen.
17:41Welcome to the Serta Foundation outlet Anza Kerr Award.
17:48Avolus was in here not too long ago.
17:50Did he drop a credit chit?
17:51Not that I saw.
17:53He didn't purchase anything.
17:54I couldn't help but notice your prices.
18:01They seem a bit steep.
18:02With respect, the Foundation is not concerned with profits.
18:06A portion of our sales funds research to cure genetic diseases.
18:09You know what would make your services more popular?
18:12An endorsement from the man who defeated Saren.
18:14Oh, my.
18:16You're Shepard, aren't you?
18:18I would be glad to give you my employee discount if you would do that for us.
18:22It's a deal.
18:24Just speak into my console here.
18:26I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite store on the Citadel.
18:31I'll work it into our advertising at once.
18:38Good day, citizen.
18:40Welcome to the Serta Foundation outlet Anza Kerr Award.
18:46I'd like to buy something.
18:48Purchases are made through our catalog interface.
18:50It's over there.
18:54Tell me about your store.
18:56The Serta Foundation is a human organization known for its genetic therapy regimens
19:01and genetically engineered products.
19:04Serta is probably best known for the development of Metagel.
19:09If everything's done by catalog, why are you here?
19:12Customer service.
19:13Returns, exchanges, and group rates.
19:16We also find that sales are better when there's someone to personally interact with.
19:21Although I'm not sure why a human company exclusively hires a sari to work their stores.
19:26Thanks for your time.
19:29Come back soon, Shepard.
19:40This should come in handy.
19:42The nerve enhancements say that there are occasional motor control side effects.
19:48Jake loves to run.
19:49What if it makes him fall down?
19:51Jake is fine.
19:52So which tech module are we supposed to get?
20:05With confusion.
20:07I thought you knew.
20:08What?
20:09No.
20:09All I heard Verana say was, pick up a module.
20:29Oh.