
Players can also provide a non-loyal escort, which will still save Kelly but kill the selected squadmate.Critically-acclaimed game franchise Mass Effect had two same-sex romances cut because of criticism from Fox News, according to two designers who worked on the series’ second entry.Īction role-playing game Mass Effect 2 originally included additional same-sex love interests for main character Shepard, who can be either male or female depending on the player’s choices. Without an escort, the entire crew - including Kelly - will die trying to make it back. At this point assign the task to the loyal non-critical member of choice (like Mordin or Jack). The crew will then ask for an escort back to the ship. If Kelly does survive, be sure to tell her that you came specifically to rescue her (more crass options may end the romance). If too much time was taken, Kelly will instead be the one shown dying (other crew members like Gabby will also perish). At this point players must head immediately to the Omega 4 Relay and onward to the Collector Base, or Kelly will die.Īs long as the Collector Base was reached in time, a scene will play out of the colonist Lilith being liquefied. This period of freedom will then be followed by a scene of most of the Normandy crew being abducted by the Collectors. The most compelling quests are Legion’s loyalty mission or bringing Legion on either Tali’s recruitment or loyalty missions. This can be among side quests, loyalty missions, and old DLC content. Afterward, players will have a small window of time to complete around 1-3 quests. Without them, characters like Jack, Thane, Kasumi, and Garrus may die before the mission starts properly.Īll of this should be done before going to the Reaper IFF and recruiting Legion. These will cost palladium and platinum probed from worlds. While not required, it is a good idea to obtain all three of the Normandy ship upgrades: the Thannix Cannon from Garrus, Heavy Armor from Jacob, and Kinetic Barriers from Tali.

Miranda is excluded from the list of potentials as she always accompanies Shepard until the very last battle. Garrus, Zaeed, and Grunt are bad selections as they are the three best to defend against the Collectors. Other possible choices are one of Tali or Kasumi, as they have identical roles and Jack who takes on the same duty as Samara and Morinth, but is worse at holding the line against the Collectors’ final push. Prime candidates include Mordin or Thane, both of whom have no important tasks during the final objective. Players will need to secure the loyalty of a crewmate that do not have vital roles during the Suicide Mission. After each mission is concluded, speak to Kelly again to get her perspective on the new person. Also, note that Grunt needs to be released from his tank to start the conversation with Kelly. The first two can be done prior to the intermission on Horizon, and the latter two afterward. Next, players will then need to complete recruitment missions for several characters: Grunt, Garrus, Samara, and Thane. All other options will kill the romance then and there. The next time prompting a conversation with Kelly, open with “I liked it”. She will respond that she trusts you to catch her. Upon meeting, tell her that you will definitely stop the Collectors. The flirtation will need to start immediately.

Players will first be introduced to Yeoman Kelly Chambers once boarding the Normandy. However, completing it does require Shepard to be single and available after finishing the Suicide Mission. Her romance mechanics are unique as she doesn’t interfere or otherwise clash with pursing other lovers, including maintaining old flames like Liara, Kaidan, and Ashley. Kelly is a romance option for both male and female Shepards.
