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Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition

The Fourth Estate

By
Ben Chard

This Assignment takes place during your second visit to the Citadel once you have completed any main mission off-world such as Liara’s Dig Site.

(1 of 2) You’ll find Khalisah just outside the elevator in C-Sec

You’ll find Khalisah just outside the elevator in C-Sec (left), she’ll request an interview with you. (right)

How to Begin

Once you’ve completed any main mission once you become a Spectre and leave the Citadel, return once more and take the Elevator in the Docking Bay up to C-Sec. As you exit the elevator, you’ll spot Khalisah Al-Jilani waiting for you, approach her to begin the Assignment.

The Interview

You’ll be given a series of questions with the objective leading you to cast humans as the superior species, you can either take the bait and turn the interview to your favor or you can attack her to once the questions start and earn +2 Renegade.

Regarding placing the Citadel’s needs before the needs of Earth, you’ll get the following options:

  1. Saying “It’s not like that.” (2 points of Charm) will defend the Council’s authority.
  2. Saying “They know better.” (2 points of Intimidate) will defend your own loyalty.

Regarding the command of the Normandy, you’ll get the following options:

  1. Saying “The Turians helped build it.” (3 points of Charm) will state the Turian’s involvement.
  2. Saying “A great human innovation.” (4 points of Intimidate) will state the humans superiority more.

Regarding the handing over of the Normandy to the Citadel, you’ll get the following options:

  1. Saying “The crew is still Alliance.” (6 points of Charm) will attempt to reassure viewers and skip the next question.
  2. Saying “I command the Normandy.” (5 points of Intimidate) will assert your own authority and skip the next question.
  3. Saying “That’s only a formality.” will lead to an exclusive question.

(1 of 2) Stick with Charm or Intimidate to score the most morality points back on the Normandy

Stick with Charm or Intimidate to score the most morality points back on the Normandy (left), you can end the interview at any time by attacking her. (right)

If you neglected to choose the Charm or Intimidate option in the previous question, you’ll get one final question with the following options:

  1. Saying “If we earn it.” (8 points of Charm) will demand humanity earn the respect instead of being given it.
  2. Saying “When we’re strong.” (7 points of Intimidate) will inform her that military might will demand respect.

The final question pertains to your tracking of Saren, there is no Charm or Intimidate option here and your choice will impact what Admiral Hackett remarks when you return to the Normandy. Despite earning the XP and Credits once the interview ends, you won’t receive any Paragon/Renegade points until your conversation with Admiral Hackett back on the Normandy.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Electronic Arts
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Third-person shooter
  • Guide Release
    14 May 2021
  • Last Updated
    17 August 2021
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The guide for Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition features all there is to see and do including a walkthrough containing coverage of all Assignments, detailed breakdown of all the important choices, class builds and much more!

  • Full coverage of all the Main Missions.
  • Every Assignment covered.
  • In-depth look at the major choices and consequences of each.
  • Full details on how to romance Ashley, Kaiden or Liara
  • Class builds to get the most out of your chosen class.
  • Details on every Talent.
  • How to spec your squad.
  • Breakdown of all Paragon and Renegade opportunities.
  • Trophy/Achievement guide.

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