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Conversation key
ice60_matriarch_dlg
Package
Rift Station — Streamed subarea — Design, gameplay, and Kismet logic BIOA_ICE60_12_DSG
BIOA_ICE60_12_DSG_LOC_INT.pcc
Organization
Conversation graph; additional records grouped by speaker

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MatriarchI cannot go on. You will have to stop him, Shepard.E3 · string 84698 · transition 4645:-13 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Stay with us.

Shepard says

Hold on. We've got medi-gel, maybe we can--

File location
Response
Reply R3, from link 1
Wheel string
84920
Spoken string
84800
MatriarchNo. He is still in my mind. I am not entirely myself. I never will be again.E4 · string 84699
Liara T'SoniMother...E7 · string 84702 · conditional 415:0
MatriarchGood night, Little Wing. I will see you again with the dawn.E8 · string 84703
MatriarchNo light? They always said there would be-- Ah...E9 · string 84704 · transition 4893:-1
Continues at: No light? They always said there would be-- Ah...
MatriarchThis is not over. Saren is unstoppable. My mind is filled with his light. Everything is clear.E12 · string 84714 · transition 5686:-13 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

The rachni seem to disagree.

Shepard says

The rachni didn't cooperate with you. Why should I?

File location
Response
Reply R13, from link 1
Wheel string
84940
Spoken string
84820
MatriarchI will not betray him. You will-- You...E13 · string 84717 · transition 5686:-1
MatriarchYou must listen. Saren still whispers in my mind. I can fight his compulsions. Briefly. But the indoctrination is strong.E16 · string 847206 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

You might attack again?

Shepard says

So you could turn on me again.

File location
Response
Reply R19, from link 1
Wheel string
103253
Spoken string
103251
MatriarchYes. But it would not be my will, Shepard.E17 · string 103250
MatriarchPeople are not themselves around Saren. You come to idolize him. Worship him. You would do anything for him.E20 · string 84723 · conditional 2562:1
MatriarchThe key is Sovereign, his flagship. It is a dreadnought of incredible size and its power is extraordinary.E21 · string 97691 · transition 4368:-13 choices
InvestigateChoice 2

Wheel

Why should I believe you?

Shepard says

Why are you able to break free of his control now?

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 2
Wheel string
98824
Spoken string
98823
MatriarchI sealed a part of my mind away from the indoctrination. Saving it for a moment when I could help destroy him. It will not last long.E18 · string 988226 choices
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

Quit making excuses.

Shepard says

You chose to join with Saren. You just got more than you bargained for.

File location
Response
Reply R22, from link 3
Wheel string
84950
Spoken string
84832
Conditional
Function 2563, parameter 1
MatriarchIt is a terror to be trapped in your mind. To beat upon the glass as your hands torture and murder. I was powerless; nothing but a tool for Saren.E19 · string 84722
MatriarchHe sent me here to find the location of the Mu Relay. Its position was lost thousands of years ago.E28 · string 84725 · transition 4844:-14 choices
MatriarchThe longer you stay aboard, the more Saren's will seems correct. You sit at his feet and smile as his words pour into you.E25 · string 97695
MatriarchIt is subtle at first. I thought I was strong enough to resist. Instead, I became a willing tool, eager to serve.E26 · string 107203
MatriarchHe sent me here to find the Mu Relay. He believes it will lead him to Ilos and the Conduit.E27 · string 122077 · conditional 244:3 · transition 4844:-13 choices
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

Give it to me.

Shepard says

Tell me where the Mu gate is before I lose my temper.

File location
Response
Reply R47, from link 3
Wheel string
103219
Spoken string
103193
Continues at: Of course, Commander.
Continues at: He sent me here to find the location of the Mu Relay. Its position was lost thousands of years ago.
MatriarchIts precise vector and speed are impossible to determine. As millennia passed, the nebula created by the nova enveloped the relay.E30 · string 103162
MatriarchIt is difficult to find any cold object in interstellar space. Particularly something swathed in hot dust and radiation. E31 · string 1031634 choices
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

Give it to me.

Shepard says

Tell me where the Mu gate is before I lose my temper.

File location
Response
Reply R47, from link 3
Wheel string
103219
Spoken string
103193
Continues at: Of course, Commander.
MatriarchThe rachni can share memories across generations. Queens inherit the knowledge of their mothers.E33 · string 103165
MatriarchI took the location of the relay from the queen's mind. I was not gentle.E34 · string 1031665 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

You regret your actions.

Shepard says

You can still make it right. Give me the information.

File location
Response
Reply R43, from link 1
Wheel string
103218
Spoken string
103191
MatriarchI was not myself, but-- I should have been stronger.E35 · string 103167
MatriarchI transcribed the data to an OSD. Take it. Please.E39 · string 103174 · transition 2559:-1
MatriarchThere isn't much time. I transmitted the coordinates to Saren before you arrived.E40 · string 122078 · conditional 244:3
Continues at: You have to stop-- me. I can't-- His teeth are at my ear. Fingers on my spine. You should-- Uh, you should--
Liara T'SoniKnowing the relay's coordinates is not enough. Do you know where he planned to go from there?E41 · string 103177 · conditional 415:-1
Continues at: Saren wouldn't tell me his destination. But you must find out quickly. I transmitted the coordinates to him before you arrived.
Tali'Zorah nar RayyaKnowing the relay's coordinates isn't enough. We need to know where to go from there.E42 · string 103176 · conditional 415:-1
Continues at: Saren wouldn't tell me his destination. But you must find out quickly. I transmitted the coordinates to him before you arrived.
Squadmate — Garrus Vakarian, Kaidan Alenko, Ashley WilliamsKnowing the relay's location isn't enough. We need to know where to go from there.E43 · string 103178 · conditional 415:-1E44 · string 103179 · conditional 415:-1E45 · string 103180 · conditional 415:-1
Continues at: Saren wouldn't tell me his destination. But you must find out quickly. I transmitted the coordinates to him before you arrived.
InvestigateChoice 2

Wheel

Saren's plan

Shepard says

Why does Saren need the Mu relay?

File location
Response
Reply R45, from link 2
Wheel string
103220
Spoken string
103194
MatriarchHe believes it will lead him to the Conduit. I would tell you more if I could, but Saren did not share his counsel with me. I was merely a servant to his cause.E36 · string 1031685 choices
DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

Give it to me.

Shepard says

Tell me where the Mu gate is before I lose my temper.

File location
Response
Reply R47, from link 2
Wheel string
103219
Spoken string
103193
Continues at: Of course, Commander.
InvestigateChoice 5

Wheel

Rachni found relay

Shepard says

How did the rachni find it?

File location
Response
Reply R46, from link 5
Wheel string
103221
Spoken string
103195
MatriarchThey searched, patiently. They are territorial creatures, driven to close any possible way into their systems.E37 · string 1031695 choices
DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

Give it to me.

Shepard says

Tell me where the Mu gate is before I lose my temper.

File location
Response
Reply R47, from link 2
Wheel string
103219
Spoken string
103193
Continues at: Of course, Commander.
DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Give it to me.

Shepard says

Tell me where the Mu gate is before I lose my temper.

File location
Response
Reply R47, from link 4
Wheel string
103219
Spoken string
103193
Continues at: Of course, Commander.
MatriarchSaren wouldn't tell me his destination. But you must find out quickly. I transmitted the coordinates to him before you arrived.E46 · string 103181
MatriarchYou have to stop-- me. I can't-- His teeth are at my ear. Fingers on my spine. You should-- Uh, you should--E47 · string 97708 · transition 189:1
Liara T'SoniMother, I-- Don't leave! Fight him!E48 · string 97709 · conditional 415:-1
MatriarchYou've always made me proud, Liara.E49 · string 97715
MatriarchYou do not know the privilege of being a mother. There is power in creation. To shape a life. Turn it toward happiness or despair.E53 · string 84774
MatriarchHer children were to be ours. Raised to hunt and slay Saren's enemies.E54 · string 97717
MatriarchI won't be moved by sympathy. No matter who you bring into this confrontation.E55 · string 84782 · conditional 416:2 · transition 2757:-13 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

That's not why Liara's here.

Shepard says

Liara's here because she wants to be. Not because I asked her to.

File location
Response
Reply R64, from link 1
Wheel string
120689
Spoken string
120688
MatriarchIndeed? What have you told him about me, Liara?E56 · string 84783 · conditional 143:-1
Liara T'SoniWhat could I say, mother? That you're insane? Evil? Should I explain how to kill you? What could I say?E58 · string 84785
Continues at: Have you faced an asari commando unit before? Few humans have.
MatriarchIndeed? What have you told her about me, Liara?E57 · string 84784
Continues at: What could I say, mother? That you're insane? Evil? Should I explain how to kill you? What could I say?
MatriarchHave you faced an asari commando unit before? Few humans have.E59 · string 847764 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

What about Liara?

Shepard says

I can't believe you'd kill your own daughter.

File location
Response
Reply R70, from link 1
Wheel string
102922
Spoken string
102916
Conditional
Function 416, parameter 2
AgreeChoice 2

Wheel

Surrender.

Shepard says

We don't have to fight. You can return to the Citadel with us.

File location
Response
Reply R71, from link 2
Wheel string
85011
Spoken string
84891
Transition
State 4646, parameter -1
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

You can't take me.

Shepard says

You won't look so smug with a hole in your head.

File location
Response
Reply R72, from link 3
Wheel string
85012
Spoken string
84893
Transition
State 4646, parameter -1
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

I guess you won't negotiate.

Shepard says

There's obviously no peaceful way to settle this.

File location
Response
Reply R73, from link 4
Wheel string
102923
Spoken string
102918
Transition
State 4646, parameter 0

Additional dialogue records

Matriarch7 lines
Shepard. I am myself again.

String 147220 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

--Die!

String 97716 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

This is not the end! I will not--

String 147221 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

I now realize I should have been stricter with her.

String 102913 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

I think not.

String 84777 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

Your insolence is a poor mask for your fear.

String 84778 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner

Indeed.

String 102914 · 1 known context · Export #83 · Raw speaker Owner