Khalisah Dialog

Conversation key: sta30_khalisah_dlg
Package: STA30 — Streamed subarea — Design, gameplay, and Kismet logic BIOA_STA30_01_DSG
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KhalisahKhalisah bint Sinan Al-Jilani, Westerlund News. Would you answer a few questions for our viewers?E0 · string 1360253 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

All right.

Shepard says

What do you want to know?

File location

Response: Reply R3, from link 1
Wheel string: 136148
Spoken string: 136077

KhalisahYou've been given a unique position to represent our race. People want to get a sense of how you'll do that.E3 · string 136028

KhalisahHumans have been trying to get the respect of the galactic community for 26 years. With that in mind, what are your feelings on being the first human Spectre?E6 · string 1360313 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Honored.

Shepard says

The Spectres represent the best of every species in the galaxy. To be asked to join them is an honor.

File location

Response: Reply R9, from link 1
Wheel string: 136154
Spoken string: 136083

KhalisahSome have said your appointment is the Citadel "throwing humans a bone."E7 · string 136032

KhalisahHave you encountered any situations where the Citadel asked you to place its needs before the needs of Earth?E10 · string 1360353 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

It's not like that.

Shepard says

The Council is concerned with the needs of whole galactic community. We're part of that community now. Our needs are on their agenda, but we're one of many.

File location

Response: Reply R15, from link 1
Wheel string: 136161
Spoken string: 136092

Continues at: You really do believe that, don't you?

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

They know better.

Shepard says

I think they know not to ask me to work against my own people.

File location

Response: Reply R17, from link 2
Wheel string: 136162
Spoken string: 136094

Continues at: I think our viewers will be glad to hear that, Commander.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

They don't question me.

Shepard says

The Spectre charter allows me to complete my missions any way I see fit.

File location

Response: Reply R19, from link 3
Wheel string: 136164
Spoken string: 136100

Continues at: That's not quite an answer, Commander.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

It's overdue.

Shepard says

We all know it should have happened years ago. I hope the Council realizes that we won't sit at the kids' table forever.

File location

Response: Reply R11, from link 2
Wheel string: 136155
Spoken string: 136085

KhalisahSome believe that without firm action on our part, the Council will continue to treat us like "poor relations."E8 · string 136033

Continues at: Have you encountered any situations where the Citadel asked you to place its needs before the needs of Earth?

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

It's just another job.

Shepard says

I try to keep in mind that it's just another form of duty. I still wear a uniform.

File location

Response: Reply R13, from link 3
Wheel string: 136156
Spoken string: 136087

KhalisahBut there's a difference between protecting human interests and Citadel interests.E9 · string 136034

Continues at: Have you encountered any situations where the Citadel asked you to place its needs before the needs of Earth?

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

Go away.

Shepard says

I'm not in the mood, Miss Al-Jilani.

File location

Response: Reply R0, from link 2
Wheel string: 136145
Spoken string: 136074

KhalisahPeople back home have heard a lot of wild stories about you, Commander.E1 · string 136026

KhalisahI can give you the chance to set the record straight. What do you say?E2 · string 1360273 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

All right.

Shepard says

What do you want to know?

File location

Response: Reply R3, from link 1
Wheel string: 136148
Spoken string: 136077

Continues at: You've been given a unique position to represent our race. People want to get a sense of how you'll do that.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I say get stuffed.

Shepard says

I don't have time to justify myself to your viewers. I have a galaxy to save. Excuse me.

File location

Response: Reply R5, from link 2
Wheel string: 136149
Spoken string: 136079

KhalisahYour choice, Shepard.E4 · string 136029 · transition 3078:-1

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

Some topics are classified.

Shepard says

So long as you understand that I may not be able to answer all questions.

File location

Response: Reply R7, from link 3
Wheel string: 136150
Spoken string: 136081

KhalisahI'm sure our viewers will understand.E5 · string 136030

Continues at: Humans have been trying to get the respect of the galactic community for 26 years. With that in mind, what are your feelings on being the first human Spectre?

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

Depends.

Shepard says

What sort of questions?

File location

Response: Reply R1, from link 3
Wheel string: 136146
Spoken string: 136075

Continues at: People back home have heard a lot of wild stories about you, Commander.

KhalisahYou really do believe that, don't you?E11 · string 136038

KhalisahYou've been given command of an advanced human warship for your missions. Is there anything you'd like to say about it?E14 · string 1360445 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

This interview is over.

Shepard says

Hold on. It's pretty clear you have an agenda here. I'm not going to be part of it. Excuse me.

File location

Response: Reply R27, from link 1
Wheel string: 136160
Spoken string: 136089
Transition: State 4029, parameter -1

KhalisahYou can't just walk away, Commander. The public has a right to know!E19 · string 136036 · transition 3079:-1

KhalisahIsn't it true you're just a shill for the Council?E20 · string 136037

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

The turians helped build it.

Shepard says

Actually, the Normandy was co-developed by human and turian engineers. Its design incorporates many innovations. All of which are classified, I'm afraid.

File location

Response: Reply R21, from link 2
Wheel string: 136173
Spoken string: 136102
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 3

KhalisahSo the turians have knowledge of the Normandy that is being kept secret from the Alliance public?E15 · string 136045 · transition 3082:-1

KhalisahDo you think it was appropriate to hand Earth's most advanced warship over to the Citadel?E18 · string 1360485 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

This interview is over.

Shepard says

Hold on. It's pretty clear you have an agenda here. I'm not going to be part of it. Excuse me.

File location

Response: Reply R27, from link 1
Wheel string: 136160
Spoken string: 136089
Transition: State 4029, parameter -1

Continues at: You can't just walk away, Commander. The public has a right to know!

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

The crew is still Alliance.

Shepard says

I wasn't aware it had been "handed over" to anyone. I'm in command, and last I checked, I'm human. Same goes for my crew.

File location

Response: Reply R30, from link 2
Wheel string: 136179
Spoken string: 136108
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 6

KhalisahHuman, yes. But you do work for the Citadel now, Commander.E21 · string 136049 · transition 3082:1

Continues at: Speaking of your new job, did the Council order you to sabotage human research concern on Noveria?Continues at: Given your recent experiences, do you think humanity will ever get the respect it deserves from the galactic community?

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

I command the Normandy.

Shepard says

Ms. Al-Jilani, I wear the Alliance uniform. And if you think anyone other than me says where the Normandy can go, you're sadly mistaken.

File location

Response: Reply R32, from link 3
Wheel string: 136180
Spoken string: 136110
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 5

KhalisahNo offense intended, Commander. I'm sure you have to follow the orders of your superiors. Of course, now your superiors are aliens.E22 · string 136050 · transition 3094:1

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Time to shut you up!

Shepard says

I've had enough of your snide insinuations.

File location

Response: Reply R34, from link 4
Wheel string: 136163
Spoken string: 136096
Transition: State 4032, parameter -1

KhalisahYou son of a bitch!E23 · string 136040 · conditional 143:-1

Continues at: I'll make sure everyone in the Alliance sees that! Your career is over!

KhalisahYou bitch!E24 · string 136041

Continues at: I'll make sure everyone in the Alliance sees that! Your career is over!

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

That's only a formality.

Shepard says

The Normandy has only been loaned to the Citadel. It's a legal technicality that allows me to use her in my new role as Spectre.

File location

Response: Reply R38, from link 5
Wheel string: 136181
Spoken string: 136112

KhalisahSo this was only to help you. In your new job working for the Citadel.E26 · string 136051

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

A great human innovation.

Shepard says

The Normandy is a triumph of human engineering. Like our development of fighter carriers, it shows other races that we're able to think "outside the box."

File location

Response: Reply R23, from link 3
Wheel string: 136174
Spoken string: 136104
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 4

KhalisahThat's gratifying. Many defeatist officers claim that the Alliance can't compete with the naval power of, say, the turians.E16 · string 136046 · transition 3094:-1

Continues at: Do you think it was appropriate to hand Earth's most advanced warship over to the Citadel?

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Time to shut you up!

Shepard says

I've had enough of your snide insinuations.

File location

Response: Reply R34, from link 4
Wheel string: 136163
Spoken string: 136096
Transition: State 4032, parameter -1

Continues at: You son of a bitch!Continues at: You bitch!

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

She's a fine ship.

Shepard says

Many details are still classified, I'm afraid. I can tell you she's a fine ship, and has the best crew I've ever served with.

File location

Response: Reply R25, from link 5
Wheel string: 136175
Spoken string: 136106

KhalisahSome members of that crew are aliens, as I recall.E17 · string 136047

Continues at: Do you think it was appropriate to hand Earth's most advanced warship over to the Citadel?

KhalisahI think our viewers will be glad to hear that, Commander.E12 · string 136039

Continues at: You've been given command of an advanced human warship for your missions. Is there anything you'd like to say about it?

KhalisahThat's not quite an answer, Commander.E13 · string 136043

Continues at: You've been given command of an advanced human warship for your missions. Is there anything you'd like to say about it?

KhalisahI'll make sure everyone in the Alliance sees that! Your career is over!E25 · string 136042 · transition 3080:-1

KhalisahSpeaking of your new job, did the Council order you to sabotage human research concern on Noveria?E27 · string 136052 · conditional 2508:13 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

There was an accident.

Shepard says

The Council had nothing to do with it. There was an accident at Binary Helix labs. In the interest of protecting the company's confidentiality, I can't say more.

File location

Response: Reply R40, from link 1
Wheel string: 136185
Spoken string: 136114

KhalisahThat's a surprising revelation, Commander. We've had nothing but stonewalling from Binary Helix.E28 · string 136053

KhalisahGiven your recent experiences, do you think humanity will ever get the respect it deserves from the galactic community?E35 · string 1360645 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

This interview is over.

Shepard says

Hold on. It's pretty clear you have an agenda here. I'm not going to be part of it. Excuse me.

File location

Response: Reply R27, from link 1
Wheel string: 136160
Spoken string: 136089
Transition: State 4029, parameter -1

Continues at: You can't just walk away, Commander. The public has a right to know!

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

If we earn it.

Shepard says

Respect's a funny thing. People always assume they deserve it. The truth is, respect is earned. And I firmly believe we can earn it.

File location

Response: Reply R52, from link 2
Wheel string: 136203
Spoken string: 136132
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 8

KhalisahYou're an idealist, Commander. But a sincere one. I hope you're right.E36 · string 136065 · transition 3082:1

KhalisahIn your opinion, Commander, who should be held responsible for the failure of the colony on Feros?E31 · string 136056 · conditional 246:-13 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

The Thorian.

Shepard says

I can't discuss the particulars, but a previously-undocumented species was discovered in the ruins.

File location

Response: Reply R46, from link 1
Wheel string: 136192
Spoken string: 136122

Continues at: It's curious how often these "peace-loving" aliens attack us first. First the turians, and now this species.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

ExoGeni.

Shepard says

ExoGeni Corp. settled Feros knowing full well the danger it posed to colonists. You could say they were banking on it.

File location

Response: Reply R48, from link 2
Wheel string: 136191
Spoken string: 136120

Continues at: If memory serves, ExoGeni mainly invests in worlds where alien artifacts might be uncovered.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I'm responsible.

Shepard says

Me. I resolved the situation to the best of my ability. The results weren't all I hoped for. But I still don't see what I could have done differently.

File location

Response: Reply R50, from link 3
Wheel string: 136193
Spoken string: 136124

Continues at: I suppose you'll have to accept the judgment of history, then.

KhalisahOne last question, Commander.E38 · string 136067

Continues at: Rumors back home say you're tracking a "rogue Spectre" named Saren. Do you have any comment on that?

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

When we're strong.

Shepard says

Ever read Machiavelli? He believed it's better to be feared than loved. We build a few dozen more dreadnoughts, I guarantee we'll be respected.

File location

Response: Reply R54, from link 3
Wheel string: 136204
Spoken string: 136134
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 7

KhalisahI hope they remember that when they pass the next defense budget.E37 · string 136066 · transition 3094:1

Continues at: In your opinion, Commander, who should be held responsible for the failure of the colony on Feros?Continues at: One last question, Commander.

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Time to shut you up!

Shepard says

I've had enough of your snide insinuations.

File location

Response: Reply R34, from link 4
Wheel string: 136163
Spoken string: 136096
Transition: State 4032, parameter -1

Continues at: You son of a bitch!Continues at: You bitch!

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

It's not my place to say.

Shepard says

It's inappropriate for an active-duty officer to publicly comment on politics.

File location

Response: Reply R56, from link 5
Wheel string: 169026
Spoken string: 169025

Continues at: In your opinion, Commander, who should be held responsible for the failure of the colony on Feros?Continues at: One last question, Commander.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I blew up the hotlabs.

Shepard says

I made that call to save myself, my crew, and the inhabitants of Noveria. And I'd do it again.

File location

Response: Reply R42, from link 2
Wheel string: 136186
Spoken string: 136116

KhalisahIt's gratifying to see someone who'll make tough choices to protect the lives of humans.E29 · string 136054

Continues at: Given your recent experiences, do you think humanity will ever get the respect it deserves from the galactic community?

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

That's classified.

Shepard says

I'm afraid I can't discuss the details of my missions.

File location

Response: Reply R44, from link 3
Wheel string: 136187
Spoken string: 136118

KhalisahSo you were there on a mission from the Council? That's very interesting.E30 · string 136055

Continues at: Given your recent experiences, do you think humanity will ever get the respect it deserves from the galactic community?

KhalisahIt's curious how often these "peace-loving" aliens attack us first. First the turians, and now this species.E32 · string 136058

Continues at: One last question, Commander.

KhalisahIf memory serves, ExoGeni mainly invests in worlds where alien artifacts might be uncovered.E33 · string 136057

Continues at: One last question, Commander.

KhalisahI suppose you'll have to accept the judgment of history, then.E34 · string 136059

Continues at: One last question, Commander.

KhalisahRumors back home say you're tracking a "rogue Spectre" named Saren. Do you have any comment on that?E39 · string 1360685 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

This interview is over.

Shepard says

Hold on. It's pretty clear you have an agenda here. I'm not going to be part of it. Excuse me.

File location

Response: Reply R27, from link 1
Wheel string: 136160
Spoken string: 136089
Transition: State 4029, parameter -1

Continues at: You can't just walk away, Commander. The public has a right to know!

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

He was behind Eden Prime.

Shepard says

Saren instigated the attack on our colony at Eden Prime. Once his involvement was proven to the Council, I was assigned to bring him in.

File location

Response: Reply R58, from link 2
Wheel string: 136208
Spoken string: 136137

KhalisahThat's... surprising, Commander. The official line says Eden Prime was attacked by rogue synthetics.E40 · string 136069 · transition 3081:-1

KhalisahGood luck in your mission.E42 · string 136071

KhalisahThank you for your time, Commander Shepard.E45 · string 136073 · transition 3096:-1

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

The Council protected him.

Shepard says

For a long time, the Council sat on their hands with regard to Saren. I have to wonder where their thumbs were.

File location

Response: Reply R60, from link 3
Wheel string: 136209
Spoken string: 136139

KhalisahStrong words. It's a good time for strong words.E41 · string 136070 · transition 3081:-1

Continues at: Good luck in your mission.

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Time to shut you up!

Shepard says

I've had enough of your snide insinuations.

File location

Response: Reply R34, from link 4
Wheel string: 136163
Spoken string: 136096
Transition: State 4032, parameter -1

Continues at: You son of a bitch!Continues at: You bitch!

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

I can't confirm or deny that.

Shepard says

I'm afraid I can't comment on whatever my current assignment may or may not be.

File location

Response: Reply R63, from link 5
Wheel string: 136210
Spoken string: 136142

KhalisahDon't worry. We'll find out. The eyes of Earth are on you. Don't let us down.E43 · string 136072

Continues at: Entry 44 — no spoken line Continues at: Thank you for your time, Commander Shepard.

Additional dialogue records

Khalisah1 line

Commander Shepard?

String 169023 · 1 known context · Export #123 · Raw speaker Owner