Meeting Garrus in Mass Effect 3 (Spoilers Ahead)

Does he look hungry in this picture or is it just me?

Insert spoilers tag here. You've been warned. I've noticed Garrus and my male Shepard have an intense bond. Like a Human-Turian bromance. When he's not devoutly calibrating the Normandy's weapons, he stands staunchly by Shepard's side growing from a simple C-Sec investigator to Primarch adviser.

As most characters, Garrus is severely affected by the situation on Palaven, the Turian homeworld. Even the most powerful military force of Citadel space cannot repel the Reaper's push, and to devastating results. Millions burn in the first two days, including a giant fiery blaze where Garrus' birthplace once stood.

To secure a necessary alliance, the Turian Councillor divulges information of Palaven's Primarch being stuck on that planet's moon, Menae, where he's needed at a Turian summit to discuss the situation. If Shepard could rescue him, he would guarantee Turian support to retake Earth. But, obviously, things don't go over smoothly and the Primarch's ship is blasted out of the sky. Furthermore, the hierarchy is in chaos as Reaper forces quickly scour the moon.

Shepard arrives to find bases overrun, and learns the new Primarch is named General Victus. Unable to secure transportation, Garrus leads right to Victus' position, inundated by Reaper soldiers. The new Primarch, unfamiliar with diplomacy, is apprehensive about taking the position, but it's something he understands must be done. The story continues as a Turian-Krogan alliance is implemented to create a unilateral front against Reaper attacks.

While Tali's role is more direct, Garrus' actions concern the safety of Palaven's citizens, where he becomes a sought-after adviser for Primarch Victus. He's always had leadership qualities, but decided early to take after his father and join Citadel Security. While Shepard was under house arrest, Garrus took it upon himself to create a "Reaper task force", preparing however many Turians he could against the upcoming invasion. It's unclear what the ramifications of this actions are.

Notably, Garrus is incredibly reserved about taking on responsibilities, as is Tali, which leads to the best Easter egg of the entire series:

Please keep checking back for more on interacting with the colourful from Mass Effect 3. Jeff out.

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