What ending is canon Mass Effect?

As for the base's fate, neither end has been confirmed as canon, which is no surprise as it's one of those Mass Effect choices that doesn't actually matter. Besides the odd piece of dialogue, Mass Effect 3 is the same regardless of the decision you make.
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What is the true ending of Mass Effect?

Similar to keeping everyone alive in the Suicide Mission from Mass Effect 2, the "perfect" ending for Mass Effect 3 is when Commander Shepard, every crew member on the Normandy, and those on Earth all survive. The only way to reach the best conclusion is to make some tough decisions and sacrifices.
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What is canon in Mass Effect?

The mass effect series isn't about canon, it's about the various Shepards who exist, every player has a different approach on the game and if we can import our ME3 Data's it doesn't matter anyway what is canon.
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What is the most chosen ending in Mass Effect?

Given that the objective throughout the entire Mass Effect trilogy is to defeat the Reapers and end the extinction cycle, the Destroy ending is regarded by many fans as the most thematically and narratively accurate choice.
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Is there a canon love interest in Mass Effect?

There is no canon romance. She might be the best one, but there is no canon anything besides the things that have to happen. Canon is asexual Shepard.
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Mass Effect 4 - This is How ALL Endings Could be Canon

Is Shepard canonically female?

Cooper went on to clarify that both male and female characters were intended from the start, with the animation seen above re-purposed from motion capture used on BioWare's previous Jade Empire. But the fact remains: Commander Shepard was initially conceived as a woman warrior.
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Who is Shepard's love in Mass Effect?

Commander Shepard has the option to pursue heterosexual romantic involvement with a human squad member — male Shepard with Ashley Williams, female Shepard with Kaidan Alenko — or xenophilic romance for either gender with the asari squad member, Liara T'Soni.
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Is there an ending where Shepard lives?

The players will have to choose the Mass Effect 3 perfect ending by going for the option in which Commander Shepard lives at the end of the game. All the players need to do is collect a total of 7800 Military Strength or higher and choose the Destroy ending.
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Does Shepard survive synthesis?

Shepard only survives if you choose the destroy ending.
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Is Shepard in Mass Effect Andromeda?

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Shepard does not make a direct appearance, though players can select Shepard's gender at the start of the game. Shepard is referenced both in conversations between characters, and in audio logs sent by Liara T'Soni to Alec Ryder, the player character's father.
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Which Mass Effect 1 ending is canon?

The whole point of the series is that there isn't a canon story. It's YOUR experience. Right, Bioware has said all along there is no canon.
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What class is canon Shepard?

soldier, earthborn war hero.
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Is there a canon ending to ME3?

At this time, there isn't a confirmed canon ending for ME3. But several teasers for the next entry in the series suggest that Shepard destroying all synthetic life is the true conclusion to the game.
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Why do people dislike ME3 ending?

Among the criticisms include the ending rendering character choices inconsequential; a general lack of closure; lore contradictions and plot holes; character and narrative inconsistencies; the absence of a final boss battle; and inconsistencies between statements by BioWare staff during the game's development and the ...
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Which side is destroy ME3 on?

Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)

For this first Mass Effect 3 ending, head along the right hand path in the Crucible towards the red light then repeatedly shoot the panel on the machinery, to send out a destructive blast across the galaxy that wipes out all synthetic life including the Reapers.
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Is Shepard alive in Mass Effect 4?

In the 'Control' ending, Shepard sacrifices themselves to merge with the Reapers, thereby taking command of their forces. They also sacrifice themselves in the 'Synethesis' ending to merge organic and synethic life, putting an end to the Reapers' destructive cycle.
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Who kills Shepard?

I know you understand. Shepherd's motivations after betraying Task Force 141, as well as his last words to Soap prior to his death. Shepherd being killed by a knife by John "Soap" MacTavish in "Endgame".
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Does Shepard ever cry?

Something strange happens; "I once had no reason to live, then suddenly I had two, you and Kolyat." When it cuts to Shepard you see tears. "We are alive, Siha. And when we are not, I will meet you across the sea." Now Shepard's face is wet with tears. That is the only time I have seen Shepard cry in any of the games.
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Do Shepard and Ashley have a child?

Kaidan Shepard—often called "Junior" by his friends, and known by the codename Shadow—is an elite Systems Alliance Intelligence Services field agent and the eldest son of the legendary John Shepard and Ashley Williams. He is one of the main protagonists of Mass Effect: A Hero's Legacy.
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What happens to Shepard after the destroy ending?

Mass Effect 3: What The Destroy Ending Did

If the player has enough Galactic Readiness, Shepard is shown to have survived all the destruction. The Galactic Readiness actually affected more than Shepard's survival, but also the survival of people in general.
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What happens if you control the Reapers?

In this ending, Commander Shepard decides to seize control of the Reapers, the advanced synthetic beings threatening the galaxy, by utilizing the Crucible, a powerful ancient device. By doing so, Shepard merges their consciousness with the Reapers' collective intelligence, gaining the ability to direct and guide them.
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Who is Liara Shepard daughter?

Iyra Aldonia was an Asari Commando, Shadow Broker agent, and adept. She is one of the main protagonist of Mass Effect: Lost Souls, Broken Minds. Iyra is also the daughter of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard.
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Does Shepard get Liara pregnant?

Here goes……… The relationship is built up through the course of the first game, beginning (as stated by Liara) as a simple, scientific intrigue, and growing into something much greater. On their way to Ilos, the two finally join, and Liara becomes pregnant.
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Does Tali love Shepard?

Eventually, she confirms the Yeoman's thoughts, revealing that since the start of their adventures together fighting Saren, she had developed feelings for Shepard. Until this point, however, Tali was afraid to act on her feelings because she doubted that he could see who she truly was under her mask.
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