Can it wait for a bit? I'm in the middle of some calibrations.
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~ Garrus' most infamous and memetic line.
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It's so much easier to see the world in black and white. Gray? I don't know what to do with gray.
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~ Garrus following his Loyalty Mission in Mass Effect 2.
Garrus Vakarian is one of the first party members and poster boys of the Mass Effect franchise, being one of the most popular characters. He appears consistently throughout the entire trilogy and is one of Commander Shepard's most loyal allies.
Occupation: Crew-member of the Normandy, former C-Sec Detective, and former leader of his own Vigilante Team on Omega
Alias: Archangel
Always in the middle of calibrating Normandy's weapons
Turian Physiology[]
Superhuman physical characteristics
Metallic carapace
Their carapaces have trace amounts of thulium, used to protect them against weak amounts of solar radiation found on their homeworld
Binocular vision
Possible romance option for a female Shepard
Abilities[]
Expert Marksman
Expert Grenadier
Skilled Detective
Capable hand-to-hand combatant
Experienced Vigilante
Skilled Mechanic
Adept Hacker
Skilled Leader
Heavy Turian Armor[]
Garrus' default armor during his time as Archangel and onwards
It allows the wearer to survive in the vacuum of space
Is equipped with Kinetic Shields which provides the user protection from mass accelerator weapons and an onboard computer that provides information on the environment
Is reinforced with sheets of ceramic plating on non-flexible parts of the body
Omni-tool[]
Omni-tools are projected orange holographic displays that appear on the user's forearm
They are multipurpose diagnostic and manufacturing tools as well as computers used for a variety of civilian and battlefield tasks
They are standard issue for soldiers and first-in colonists
They can be used for many different sorts of applications
Flashlight
Scanner
Repairing items
Dispensing medi-gel
Programming and hacking
Camera
Video, audio and holographic communication
Projecting holographic images; omni-tattoos
Downloading and playing video games
Converting items into omni-gel
Manufacturing objects in real time
Using Tech Talents and Powers
Applying upgrades to items
Weapons[]
M-92 Mantis
A powerful sniper rifle that can take out most targets in a single shot
Very effective against armor, but weak against shields and biotic barriers
Primarily used by police forces and planetary militia groups
Garrus' most used Sniper Rifle
M-97 Viper
Rapid-fire military sniper rifle
Popular amongst infiltrators and assassins
An upgrade of the M-92 Mantis
Designed in response to the rising prevalence of kinetic shielding
M-29 Incisor
A new wave of weapons for police forces in response to widespread use of kinetic shielding
Fires three shots at the pull of a trigger
Much quieter sniper rifle
M-15 Vindicator
A battle rifle favored by assassins and elite mercenaries
Fires highly accurate five round bursts and can switch to a rapid-fire mode
M-3 Predator
Common reliable side-arm
Effective against armor, but weak against shielding and biotic barriers
Proximity Mine
A sticky mine that will explode when an opponent is within it's radius
Feats[]
Fought alongside Commander Shepard against the rogue Spectre; Saren, the Geth, and the Reaper; Sovereign
Was considered to be a candidate for the Spectre Program
Formed his own team of Vigilantes to police the criminal haven of Omega
He and his team caused trouble for three of some of the most powerful Mercenary Groups on Omega including the Blood Pack, the Eclipse, and the Blue Suns to the point of them forming a temporary alliance to take him down
Killed numerous serial killers during his time on Omega by using their own methods against them
Killed two mercs with one shot and the third died from a heart attack
Was winning in a fight with the Krogan Blood Pack leader; Garm, who Garrus himself says is a freak of nature even by Krogan standards
Single-handedly held out against the combined forces of the Blood Pack, the Eclipse, and Blue Suns for over several days including significantly damaging a Gunship
Survived taking a rocket from a Mantis Gunship to the face
Successfully teaches a female Commander Shephard how to dance
Survived the suicide mission through the Omega 4 Relay
Strong enough to throw a fully grown human one handed
Improved the accuracy of the Normandy's weapons past .32% which Legion, a unique geth platform, considered impossible
Was considered by the Turian Military to be the top expert on Reapers and top advisor by high ranking Turians
Faults[]
Has same weaknesses as any mortal Turian
Somewhat suffers from an inferiority complex
Very awkward in social situations
His rebellious behavior often clashes with the Turians idea of respecting the chain of command
Became more blood-thirsty during his time as Archangel on Omega
A glass cannon
He himself says he sees everything in black and white, but doesn't know how to handle gray
Kinetic Shields can't protect the user from toxins, radiation, extreme temperatures, and directed energy weapons
