So, my notes upon marathoning the FF.net bits of this:
- The Reapers self-identifying like Yozi was a stroke of genius. If anything ever lived up to their "Each of us is a nation" line and Legion's description of Nazara, it's the multi-soul structure of the Primordials. The fact that their names are as incredibly elaborate as the Yozi also amuses me. Though I find it interesting that Harbinger is apparently a Singular compared to the Many that form Sovereign.
- Sovereign being taken down is interesting, but I have to wonder if he's dead. The Leviathan of Dis was awake enough to take Kharshan in ME3, and the Reaper corpse in ME2 was still mostly alive until Shepard dropped it in a brown dwarf. And, well, if Harbinger ever needed to build Shepard's personal Nemesis, it'd be likely to incorporate the brain of someone driven half-insane with pain, rage, and humiliation over being broken by tiny flesh-things. A Reaper's bad enough. A *berserker* Reaper that wants nothing more than to KILL YOU DEAD even at the expense of its own existence is even worse.
- The scene with Vigil was well done. It really does highlight that Jane is *tired*, and that she has the perfect chance to just let everyone else do the rest of the job for her. But she doesn't. Because that's not who she is.
- I'm finding myself curious who it is that arranged for Thane's wife to be rescued. Someone else knows about the loop, because TIM isn't exactly one to consider sparing Mrs. Krios a worthwhile objective, while Jane didn't have nearly enough time to set it up. And whoever did it was a trained sniper. We can rule out Garrus, as he's a Spectre here and doesn't seem to recognize anything, which leaves people with rifle expertise.... and the only one I can think of that'd fit would be *Legion*.
- Vasir being Garrus' mentor rings some worrying bells, but one wonders if she's more on the up and up these days given that apparently Shadow Broker II: Yahg Boogaloo is instead working as a merc that Shepard's crew just blew up into Yahg kibble.
- I do like the amusing implications of Councilor Tevos' internal monologues. She's on good terms with Aria, because Aria is generally more bargainable with than Patriarch. Combine that with Wrex wondering if Aria actually is his old sparring buddy, and some interesting things could play out.
- No sight of TIM since he authorized Miranda to blow her dad's head off. I have to admit I'm curious what he's up to, given he knows how badly his plan failed the last time.
- Teenage Tali full of hormones is ridiculously amusing. Her internal monologue branching off at the sight of Kal'reegar is far, far too hilarious. "Cold shower?" "Oh, ancestors, yes."
---
"Oh, silver blade, forged in the depths of the beyond. Heed my summons and purge those who stand in my way. Lay
waste."
- The Reapers self-identifying like Yozi was a stroke of genius. If anything ever lived up to their "Each of us is a nation" line and Legion's description of Nazara, it's the multi-soul structure of the Primordials. The fact that their names are as incredibly elaborate as the Yozi also amuses me. Though I find it interesting that Harbinger is apparently a Singular compared to the Many that form Sovereign.
- Sovereign being taken down is interesting, but I have to wonder if he's dead. The Leviathan of Dis was awake enough to take Kharshan in ME3, and the Reaper corpse in ME2 was still mostly alive until Shepard dropped it in a brown dwarf. And, well, if Harbinger ever needed to build Shepard's personal Nemesis, it'd be likely to incorporate the brain of someone driven half-insane with pain, rage, and humiliation over being broken by tiny flesh-things. A Reaper's bad enough. A *berserker* Reaper that wants nothing more than to KILL YOU DEAD even at the expense of its own existence is even worse.
- The scene with Vigil was well done. It really does highlight that Jane is *tired*, and that she has the perfect chance to just let everyone else do the rest of the job for her. But she doesn't. Because that's not who she is.
- I'm finding myself curious who it is that arranged for Thane's wife to be rescued. Someone else knows about the loop, because TIM isn't exactly one to consider sparing Mrs. Krios a worthwhile objective, while Jane didn't have nearly enough time to set it up. And whoever did it was a trained sniper. We can rule out Garrus, as he's a Spectre here and doesn't seem to recognize anything, which leaves people with rifle expertise.... and the only one I can think of that'd fit would be *Legion*.
- Vasir being Garrus' mentor rings some worrying bells, but one wonders if she's more on the up and up these days given that apparently Shadow Broker II: Yahg Boogaloo is instead working as a merc that Shepard's crew just blew up into Yahg kibble.
- I do like the amusing implications of Councilor Tevos' internal monologues. She's on good terms with Aria, because Aria is generally more bargainable with than Patriarch. Combine that with Wrex wondering if Aria actually is his old sparring buddy, and some interesting things could play out.
- No sight of TIM since he authorized Miranda to blow her dad's head off. I have to admit I'm curious what he's up to, given he knows how badly his plan failed the last time.
- Teenage Tali full of hormones is ridiculously amusing. Her internal monologue branching off at the sight of Kal'reegar is far, far too hilarious. "Cold shower?" "Oh, ancestors, yes."
---
"Oh, silver blade, forged in the depths of the beyond. Heed my summons and purge those who stand in my way. Lay
waste."