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Banker Dialog

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Conversation key
sta20_banker_dlg
Package
Citadel Presidium — Streamed subarea — Design, gameplay, and Kismet logic BIOA_STA20_04A_DSG
BIOA_STA20_04A_DSG_LOC_INT.pcc
Organization
Conversation graph; additional records grouped by speaker

Duplicate source rows with identical technical context are collapsed for presentation.

BankerWhat's this? One of the Earth-clan? Ah, a very famous one, yes? You are the one called Shepard.E0 · string 72655 · conditional 3980:0 · transition 2164:-1
BankerThe tale of how you survived the great tragedy on Akuze is truly remarkable. I am amazed each time I hear it.E1 · string 105418 · conditional 148:13 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Have we met?

Shepard says

You've got me at a disadvantage here.

File location
Response
Reply R2, from link 1
Wheel string
105480
Spoken string
85666
BankerForgive me, Earth-clan. My name is Barla Von. My job makes it necessary for me to keep informed.E4 · string 72656
BankerI am a financial advisor to many important clients here on the Citadel. When someone as important as yourself arrives on the station, I take notice.E5 · string 105439 · conditional 3862:13 choices
DefaultChoice 1

Wheel

I was told to talk to you.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 1
Wheel string
105488
Spoken string
105465
BankerYou're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.E18 · string 105442 · conditional 418:44 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerYou're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.E19 · string 1054433 choices
AgreeChoice 2

Wheel

I need your help.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 2
Wheel string
105483
Spoken string
105465
Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

I need information.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 3
Wheel string
105484
Spoken string
105465
Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.
BankerI am a financial advisor to many important clients here on the Citadel. When someone as important as yourself arrives on the station, I take notice.E6 · string 1054404 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

The Citadel

Shepard says

What's it like living here on the Citadel?

File location
Response
Reply R32, from link 1
Wheel string
105508
Spoken string
105456
BankerThe station is, without a doubt, the greatest wonder in the galaxy. It is a technological marvel. But its true splendor goes much deeper than the hull and engines.E37 · string 105429
Continues at: From the Presidium to the wards, the entire station is a testament to the success of the Council. All the species of Citadel space together in a single strong community.
InvestigateChoice 3

Wheel

The Shadow Broker

Shepard says

Tell me more about the Shadow Broker.

File location
Response
Reply R45, from link 3
Wheel string
85718
Spoken string
85675
Conditional
Function 3863, parameter 1
BankerMost people think I deal in finances, but my real currency is knowledge. I trade information, and it has made me very wealthy.E50 · string 85643
Continues at: But the Shadow Broker is the true master. Every day, he buys and sells secrets that could topple governments, always giving them to the highest bidder.
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerIt is a great honor to welcome the hero of the Blitz.E2 · string 105437 · conditional 148:23 choices
BankerYou were at Torfan, correct? You led the final assault against the enemy base, if memory serves.E3 · string 1054383 choices
BankerGreetings, Earth-clan.E7 · string 85657 · conditional 3916:1
BankerI believe congratulations are in order, Commander Shepard. You are the first human to join the Spectres, yes?E8 · string 85658 · conditional 2888:0 · transition 845:-16 choices
FriendlyChoice 1

Wheel

Thank you.

Shepard says

It's a great honor.

File location
Response
Reply R5, from link 1
Wheel string
85711
Spoken string
85693
BankerOne you are no doubt ready for. A word of warning, though. There are many eyes watching you now, Commander. Some of them want to see you fail.E9 · string 85659
BankerI, however, wish you only success. Perform well and you bring the Earth-clan one step closer to joining the Council.E10 · string 85660
BankerAnd if they let your people in, maybe there is hope for my own species one day, yes?E11 · string 856614 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
HostileChoice 2

Wheel

So what?

Shepard says

It's no big deal.

File location
Response
Reply R8, from link 2
Wheel string
85712
Spoken string
85696
BankerDon't underestimate this opportunity, Commander. You have a chance to do great things for the Earth-clan.E12 · string 85662
BankerPerform well and your species may soon be asked to join the Council. There is no greater honor in the galaxy. A word of warning, however.E13 · string 85663
BankerThe eyes of the entire galaxy are on you now. Some of them are hoping you will fail. Be careful, Commander.E14 · string 856644 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 6
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerHow can this humble servant be of use to you?E15 · string 856654 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerHow can I be of assistance to you today, Earth-clan?E36 · string 1054284 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerIs there anything I can do for you today, Commander?E17 · string 72658 · conditional 4411:03 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

I need your help.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 1
Wheel string
105486
Spoken string
105465
Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.
DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I need information.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 2
Wheel string
105487
Spoken string
105465
Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.
DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I was told to talk to you.

Shepard says

I heard you work for the Shadow Broker. Do you have any information about Saren?

File location
Response
Reply R12, from link 3
Wheel string
105488
Spoken string
105465
Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. And you're right. But Wrex has already told you far more than I know about this. I am sorry, but I have nothing else to offer.Continues at: You're very blunt, Shepard. But you're right. I am an agent for the Shadow Broker. And I do know something about Saren.
BankerNormally, this information would cost a small fortune. But these are exceptional circumstances. So I'm going to give it to you for free.E20 · string 105444
Squadmate — Ashley Williams, Garrus Vakarian, Kaidan AlenkoWhat's the catch?E22 · string 105446 · conditional 415:-1E23 · string 105447 · conditional 415:-1E24 · string 105448 · conditional 415:-1
BankerThere is no catch. The Shadow Broker is quite upset with Saren right now. They used to do a lot of business. Until Saren turned on him.E26 · string 105449 · transition 3512:-13 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Serves him right.

Shepard says

That's what happens when you deal with a traitor like Saren.

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 1
Wheel string
105497
Spoken string
105473
BankerNo matter what you think of Saren, he's not stupid. He knows the Shadow Broker is a valuable ally.E27 · string 105419
BankerTurning on him doesn't make sense. Not unless something huge was at stake.E28 · string 105420
Continues at: I don't know the details, but the Shadow Broker hired a freelancer to deal with it. A krogan mercenary.
DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

He's not the only one.

Shepard says

Saren's turned on a lot of people lately.

File location
Response
Reply R25, from link 3
Wheel string
105499
Spoken string
105477
BankerI don't know the details, but the Shadow Broker hired a freelancer to deal with it. A krogan mercenary.E29 · string 105421 · transition 3095:-13 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

Anything else?

Shepard says

That's not much to go on.

File location
Response
Reply R26, from link 1
Wheel string
105502
Spoken string
105478
Conditional
Function 4410, parameter 0
BankerI just told you that the most famous Spectre in the galaxy betrayed the Shadow Broker. Quite a bargain, considering the price.E30 · string 105422
Continues at: Speak with the krogan if you want to learn more. I heard he was paying a visit to Citadel Security. If you hurry you might catch him before he leaves the Academy.
InvestigateChoice 2

Wheel

Wrex?

Shepard says

I think I know him. His name's Wrex.

File location
Response
Reply R28, from link 2
Wheel string
105503
Spoken string
105452
Conditional
Function 4410, parameter 1
BankerYes. I believe he's the one. I heard he was paying a visit to Citadel Security. If you hurry you might catch him before he leaves the C-Sec Academy.E32 · string 1054242 choices
DefaultChoice 2

Wheel

Let's go.

Shepard says

Thanks for the info.

File location
Response
Reply R31, from link 2
Wheel string
105507
Spoken string
105455
DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

Where is he?

Shepard says

How do I find him?

File location
Response
Reply R29, from link 3
Wheel string
105504
Spoken string
105453
BankerI heard he was paying Citadel Security a visit. If you hurry you can probably catch him before he leaves the C-Sec Academy.E33 · string 1054252 choices
DefaultChoice 2

Wheel

Let's go.

Shepard says

Thanks for the info.

File location
Response
Reply R31, from link 2
Wheel string
105507
Spoken string
105455
Liara T'SoniI'm sure there will be some type of catch.E25 · string 162657
Continues at: There is no catch. The Shadow Broker is quite upset with Saren right now. They used to do a lot of business. Until Saren turned on him.
BankerThreats don't work on me, Commander. This information is worth a small fortune. But this is an unusual situation. So I'm going to let you have it for free.E21 · string 105445
Continues at: What's the catch?Continues at: I'm sure there will be some type of catch.
BankerSpeak with the krogan if you want to learn more. I heard he was paying a visit to Citadel Security. If you hurry you might catch him before he leaves the Academy.E31 · string 1054232 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

Why is he there?

Shepard says

Isn't it strange that a krogan would want to speak with C-Sec?

File location
Response
Reply R30, from link 1
Wheel string
105506
Spoken string
105454
BankerVery. However, I doubt the visit was entirely his choice. You'll need to speak with him if you want to know more.E34 · string 1054264 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Let's go.

Shepard says

Thanks for the info.

File location
Response
Reply R31, from link 4
Wheel string
105507
Spoken string
105455
DefaultChoice 2

Wheel

Let's go.

Shepard says

Thanks for the info.

File location
Response
Reply R31, from link 2
Wheel string
105507
Spoken string
105455
BankerFrom the Presidium to the wards, the entire station is a testament to the success of the Council. All the species of Citadel space together in a single strong community.E38 · string 1054306 choices
FriendlyChoice 1

Wheel

Tell me about the Presidium.

Shepard says

What makes the Presidium so special?

File location
Response
Reply R34, from link 1
Wheel string
105510
Spoken string
105458
BankerIt's the political center of Citadel space. Eighty percent of all intelligent species in the known galaxy acknowledge the Council's authority on interstellar matters.E39 · string 105431 · transition 4949:-1
BankerBut only the most powerful and influential species have embassies here on the Presidium. This level of the station is reserved for the elite, Shepard. People like us.E40 · string 1054326 choices
HostileChoice 2

Wheel

Tell me about the wards.

Shepard says

What are the wards like?

File location
Response
Reply R36, from link 2
Wheel string
105511
Spoken string
105460
BankerThe cultural heart of the galaxy. They pulse with the lifeblood of millions of citizens from dozens of different species.E41 · string 105433 · transition 4950:-1
BankerYou never know what you'll find down in the wards, Commander. It's always full of surprises. Fortunately, most of them are pleasant.E42 · string 1054346 choices
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 6
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 6
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 6
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerI'm an expert in how all those economies interact. For a fee, I share my expertise.E44 · string 85635
BankerI also offer premium services for those clients who need someone to conduct business without drawing unwanted attention. Discreet and efficient. That's my motto.E45 · string 856365 choices
FriendlyChoice 1

Wheel

Is this legal?

Shepard says

Sounds pretty shady.

File location
Response
Reply R41, from link 1
Wheel string
85722
Spoken string
85669
BankerEverything I do falls completely within the bounds of interstellar commerce law. Even so, many of my clients would prefer their transactions remain undisclosed.E46 · string 85637
BankerFor example, suppose a hanar ambassador was petitioning the Council to reduce tariffs on hanar goods. How would it look if he had money invested in a hanar exporting company?E47 · string 85638
BankerEven if his true motives were to help his people, he would be accused of advancing the petition for his own personal gain. I can keep his personal finances private.E48 · string 856395 choices
DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 5
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 5
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerThen we can only hope you will never be cursed with a large enough fortune to require my services.E49 · string 856414 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerBut the Shadow Broker is the true master. Every day, he buys and sells secrets that could topple governments, always giving them to the highest bidder.E51 · string 85644
BankerYet somehow he never seems to upset the natural balance of power. All those secrets being passed around seem to even out. Nobody ends up with an advantage in the end.E52 · string 856465 choices
FriendlyChoice 1

Wheel

Who is he?

Shepard says

Any guess what his identity might be?

File location
Response
Reply R48, from link 1
Wheel string
85731
Spoken string
85679
BankerI don't know. Nobody does. The Shadow Broker could be any race, any gender. I have a theory that it's actually an entire group working under one identity.E53 · string 85647
BankerHow else could they juggle so many contacts at the same time? How else could they keep all that information from getting crossed? But they've got the perfect setup.E54 · string 85648
BankerEvery government is forced to play their game so they don't get behind. But no matter how long you play, no matter how many secrets you buy, you can never win.E55 · string 856495 choices
DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 5
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 5
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684
BankerFrom time to time, I come across information I sell to the Shadow Broker. That's my only involvement. I like it that way.E56 · string 105435
BankerThe more you know, the more dangerous the game becomes. I don't like danger, Commander. I'll leave that to you.E57 · string 1054364 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

I should go.

File location
Response
Reply R53, from link 4
Wheel string
72691
Spoken string
72684

Additional dialogue records

Banker2 lines
My pleasure, Commander.

String 105427 · 1 known context · Export #49 · Raw speaker Owner

Goodbye, Commander.

String 72667 · 1 known context · Export #49 · Raw speaker Owner