Mass Effect: Beyond

***Mass Effect: Beyond*** (stylized as ***ME: Beyond***) is an epic sci-fi fanfic written by Ac3 Productions and based on the action role-playing video game of the same name created by BioWare and Electronic Arts. It is the first fanfic written by Ac3 not to crossover with the *RWBY* series. Set roughly 2 years after the events of *Mass Effect 3* (2012), the story follows Garrus Vakarian, Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, and Liara T'Soni as they embark on a mission across the galaxy while dealing with the consequences of Commander Shepard's actions following the destruction of the Reapers. Their journey leads them in conflict with Perseus, an anti-human factions similar to the defunct Cerberus, and a race of synthetics known as the Remnant.

## Story Info.

### Genre

* Epic
* Science Fiction
* Fanfiction
* Drama

## AU Info.

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Other characters from the *Mass Effect* series returning include Joker, Urdnot Wrex, James Vega, Ashley Williams, Samantha Traynor, and Miranda Lawson respectively. With other well-known characters expected to make an appearance as well. The first chapter released March 28, 2021.

## Synopsis

*2 years after the events of Mass Effect 3, the galaxy has largely returned to peace following the destruction of the Reapers and the end of eons of genocide. While peace has settled, the actions of Commander Shepard have made his name and legacy controversial in the eyes of many. When danger threatens the already fragile peace, it is up a few brave souls to rise up and fight back.*

## Characters

**Garrus Vakarian:** A turian military advisor, former vigilante known as Archangel, and former C-Sec officer who was friends with Shepard and helped him in defeating the Reapers.

**Tali'Zorah:** A quarian engineer, daughter of the late Raal'Zorah, and Shepard's girlfriend who assisted him in defeating the Reapers. She has been living as a nomad since the Reaper's destruction, having changed her name to Tali'Zorah while abandoning her last name of "vas Normandy".

**Liara T'Soni:** An asari information broker and former Prothean archeologist who initially operated as the Shadow Broker during Reaper Invasion. She was close friends with Shepard.

**Jeff "Joker" Moreau:** A wise-crack, sarcastic, human pilot who operated the SSV *Normandy-SR1* and *Normandy-SR2* respectively while under Shepard's command.

**Urdnot Wrex:** A krogan warlord, the head of Clan Urdnot, and a friend of Shepard who assisted in the destruction of the Reapers. He has been aiding his people since the Genophage was cured.

**James Vega:** A human Alliance soldier and N7 recruit who served under Shepard during the events of *Mass Effect 3*.

**Ashley Williams:** A human Spectre and friend of Shepard who served under him during the destruction of the Reapers.

**Samantha Traynor:** A human from Alliance R&D who served under Shepard during the Reaper Invasion. She oversaw the *Normandy-SR2's* retrofitting for Alliance usage.

**Miranda Lawson:** A human who was genetically design by her father, and former Cerberus operative who was responsible for leading the Lazarus Project, which resulted in Shepard being revived.

**Jack:** A powerful human biotic and former criminal who was experimented on by Cerberus before being recruited by Shepard during the events of *Mass Effect 2*. She now trains human biotic in the Systems Alliance.

**Grunt:** A tank-bred krogan created by the warlord Okeer who was recruited by Shepard during the events of *Mass Effect 2*, before becoming a member of Clan Urdnot.

**Steven Hackett:** A former admiral in the Alliance Navy who led human forces during the Reaper Invasion. He now serves as humanity's representative on the Citadel Council.

**Commander Shepard:** The late captain of SSV *Normandy-SR1* & *Normandy-SR2*, Council Spectre, Commander in the Systems Alliance, and Tali's girlfriend who saved the galaxy from the Reapers by sacrificing himself to destroy them. His background is based on his canon appearance; Born on Earth, lived on the streets until he enlisted in the Alliance at the age of 18, sole survivor of a thresher maw attack on Akuze, and Soldier-class. His actions have caused controversy amongst many.