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Part 24 of the walkthrough of Mass Effect 2 for the PC.
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00:00Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
00:30Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
01:00Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
01:30Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
01:59Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
02:29Commander, you've received a new message at your private terminal.
02:41Shepard, I find myself in the unpleasant position of asking for your help.
02:45I don't like discussing personal matters, but this is important.
02:50Miranda, you're one of my crew. Tell me what's on your mind.
02:53My father was extremely wealthy. He wanted the ideal daughter, and he paid a great deal to genetically tailor me.
02:59When I learned that my father was more interested in controlling a dynasty than raising a daughter, I left.
03:05How did your father take that?
03:06He was less than pleased. Several of his security guards were injured in the process. He knows not to come after me.
03:13But this isn't about me.
03:19I have a sister, a twin, and he's still hunting her. Cerberus has kept her safe, until now.
03:26She's living a normal life on Ilium, safe and hidden from my father.
03:31So you think your father has tracked her down?
03:33Precisely, Commander. My sources indicate he knows that she's on Ilium.
03:38I've tried to keep her hidden without impacting her life, but I'm out of options.
03:43He's too close. I need to relocate my sister's family before it's too late.
03:49What do you know about your sister?
03:52She's my genetic twin. We're identical, but she deserves a normal life, and she's going to get it no matter what.
04:00Does your sister's family know about this? Are they okay with being relocated?
04:04They know nothing. They're completely uninvolved. Normal.
04:07I told Cerberus, and they're coming up with a positive reason to move the family.
04:12What do you need me to do?
04:14My father is extremely persistent.
04:16I'd like to go to Ilium when Cerberus is moving the family to make sure none of his agents get too close.
04:22My contact's name is Lantea.
04:24She'll be waiting for us in the lounge near the Nos Astra docking bay.
04:27Jack would like to talk with you, Commander.
04:50We'll be
05:19I don't know.
05:49Probe launched.
06:04Probe away.
06:17Probe away.
06:24Probe away.
06:39Probe away.
06:46Launching probe.
06:48Probe launched.
06:54Probe launched.
06:59Launching probe.
07:03Launching probe.
07:08Probe away.
07:12Launching probe.
07:19Launching probe.
07:21Launching probe.
07:28Launching probe.
07:30Launching probe.
07:37Launching probe.
07:39Launching probe.
07:48Launching probe.
07:54Launching probe.
07:58Road launched.
08:28Road launched.
16:20We'll join with yours.
16:22We'll join with yours.
16:24And our crescendo.
16:26We'll burn the darkness clean.
16:28Thank you, Shepard.
16:30The Rachni will sing again.
16:32Because of you.
16:34I'm glad to hear that you're rebuilding.
16:36Are you somewhere close by?
16:38The Rachni Queen is not here.
16:40That message is one of many memories I carry from her.
16:44I encountered her on an uncharted world.
16:46She saved my life.
16:48More than that.
16:50She gave me a purpose.
16:52They are an amazing people, Shepard.
16:54The galaxy owes you a great debt for giving them a second chance.
16:58How did you find the Rachni?
17:00I was working as a courier.
17:02Pirates ambushed my ship.
17:04And I was forced down on an uncharted planet.
17:06I was badly injured, alone and near death.
17:09Then they found me.
17:11They saved me.
17:13You obviously got off world again.
17:15Did the Rachni give you a ship?
17:17No.
17:18Countless workers repaired my ship.
17:21It runs better now than it did before.
17:23They remind me of the keepers on the citadel in a way.
17:26All working together.
17:27Each with a purpose.
17:29What happened to the pirates who attacked you?
17:31They were obliterated.
17:33As they should have been.
17:34The Rachni are not aggressive, but they do what they must.
17:38You said the Queen gave you a purpose.
17:42What do you mean?
17:44The Queen shared her song with me as I recovered.
17:48I saw the Rachni as only an Asari could.
17:52They are so beautiful, and so vulnerable.
17:56They needed someone to purchase things they cannot make themselves.
18:00Someone to work within the system.
18:02An agent, if you will.
18:04I am happy to help.
18:05My life as a courier was empty and shallow.
18:08Now I'm helping a great race rebuild itself.
18:12I got that she was grateful.
18:15What else was her message saying?
18:17That the first Rachni war was a mistake.
18:21Some things soured the voices of her people.
18:24In Rachni psychology, that would be like mind control, I think.
18:29It doesn't really translate.
18:31Anyway, she believes you are fighting the ones who did that, and she promises to help.
18:37She thinks that the Reapers caused the Rachni war?
18:39I can't say for sure.
18:41But she was certain that her ancestors were forced into war against their will.
18:46Her people aren't naturally aggressive.
18:48If they made war, it was not of their own doing.
18:52Thank you for giving me that information.
18:54I'm glad my friend Anavaria is doing well.
18:56Be well, Commander Shepard. You will not see me again.
19:07Be well, Commander Shepard.
19:11Lots of money here. Soft people who'd make good victims.
19:15This place is one bad day away for becoming Omega.
19:19What do you think?
19:22Holy crap, Shepard? I thought you were dead.
19:26Shepard? The news said you were dead. What happened?
19:29No, wait. Probably classified. Forget I asked. You just have to lie.
19:34It's been a couple of years. I'm Gianna Parasini, Novaria Internal Affairs. You helped me nail Administrator Analeas.
19:41Happy to help. What happened to Administrator Analeas?
19:45He made the one mistake Novaria won't tolerate. He got caught taking their money. He's doing a few years in white-collar prison.
19:52More importantly, he won't work in the field again. Sit down. If I remember right, I owe you a beer.
19:58I'll be right back. I'll be right back. I'll be right back.
20:02What brings you to Ilium? You know, that you can talk about.
20:06You ever heard of the Collectors? They're attacking human colonies. I'm gonna stop them.
20:11Damn, Shepard. For me, a tough job involves more paperwork.
20:15I'll be right back. I'll be right back. I'll be right back.
20:21Hey, listen. I just remembered something. I've got to go. Talk to you later?
20:25And don't forget to drink your beer.
20:28I'll be right back. I'll be right back.
20:32I'll be right back. I'll be right back.
20:59This looks interesting.
21:02I'll be right back.
21:04I'll be right back.
21:06I'll be right back.
21:08I'll be right back.
21:11I'll be right back.
21:15Welcome. You look like someone who needs high-quality equipment. Feel free to look around. My store has the best tech and biotic equipment on Ilium.
21:23Is everything here so expensive? I plan to drop a lot of credits today.
21:28Really?
21:29I'm outfitting a team for a dangerous mission. I need the best and I'm willing to pay for it. As long as you work with me.
21:36Well, perhaps I could give you a preferred rate at the kiosk. Here, a small discount. And when I get special items in, you can take a look.
21:44What kind of special items are we talking about?
21:46Oh, you know. Schematics, designs. Nothing illegal, but I may not have all the licenses to sell them.
21:53Do you have anything else? Anything not listed on your main merchandise kiosk?
21:59Well, there is one thing. Very advanced design. Not publicly available yet.
22:05That's because it's still in development on Novaria. And illegal for export. Hello, Hermia.
22:11Parasini! You set me up! But this isn't Novaria! You don't have the authority to arrest me!
22:17I don't care whether you go to jail. I've got all the evidence I need to fine you out of business.
22:23Do you have the authority to seize the schematic she's trying to sell?
22:26I don't have to. Hermia was under suspicion. We leaked a faulty device to her. All this thing will ever do is blow up in your face.
22:33I need to go. I have to talk to my lawyer.
22:36Talk fast, Hermia. When the fines hit, you won't be able to afford him.
22:42Ah, that was good. I've got to go file a few papers. Come by my table when you've got a minute.
22:49I'm looking for the best tech upgrades you have.
22:58Of course. I can help you with a consult and figure out what options work for you.
23:04I'm looking for the best tech upgrades you have.
23:07I'm looking for the best tech upgrades you have.
23:11Of course. I can help you with a consult and figure out what options work for you.
23:16I'm looking for the best job.
23:21How do you have a job left hand?
23:25Hermia is going to be a very poor woman very shortly. Thanks for the help, Shepherd.
23:29Shepard. I love nailing a sari. So ageless and superior. Then you get them and they squeal like schoolgirls.
23:36It must be nice having a job that you really enjoy.
23:39I wanted to be a cop, or C-Sec, but my family had bills. I needed the money a corporate job brought in.
23:45Besides, in this job you don't see things that make it hard to sleep at night. White-collar crime is nice and clean.
23:52Hell, at least this time I didn't have to wear heels and a dress.
23:56How'd you end up on Noveria anyway?
23:59Scholarship program, and a competitive internship. Turned out I was only middling at the science, but I could always ferret out secrets.
24:06You grow up poor and surrounded by rich kids, you get good at hiding yourself. Helps with going undercover.
24:13What's up next for you?
24:14Research. We've had some hacking attacks lately, and I want to make sure they're external.
24:19A lot of people are suddenly interested in dark energy. My bosses want to know if it's something to worry about.
24:25That'll hold me over until I have to go back undercover anyway.
24:28It must be hard, going undercover so often.
24:30It's not so bad. Go new places, be new people. The only weird part is when you go home and try to talk to people, and you forget how to react. Like it's another cover, you know?
24:42Deep down, part of you likes fooling people. That's what makes you good at it.
24:47Part of me, yeah. I grew up poor and working class. Now I walk around the rich and powerful, taking notes, getting evidence. And they never see me coming.
24:57It's been a pleasure, Gianna.
24:59It's been a pleasure, Gianna.
25:01You too, Shepard. See you around.
25:04Oh, hell with it. Mwah!
25:11Much better than an autograph. Take care of yourself, Shepard.
25:16Are you a Quarian or Volus?
25:32Yes, thank you.
25:33Of course, for the first time.
25:34Thank you so much for joining us.
25:36I'll see you soon.
25:37Thank you, John.
25:38I'll see you soon.
25:39Bye.
25:40You too.
25:41I'll see you soon.
25:42All right.
25:44Let's go.
25:46Let's go.
25:48Let's go.
25:49Let's go.
25:51Let's go.
25:52Let's go.
25:53Let's go.
25:55Let's go.
25:56Let's go.