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OwnerCommander. I'm not happy.E0 · string 137537 · conditional 4837:13 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Sorry.

Shepard says

I'm sorry to hear that, sir.

File location

Response: Reply R0, from link 1
Wheel string: 137929
Spoken string: 137887

OwnerWho designed that CIC? Putting the commander aft of everyone else is inefficient. What if he needs to discuss with the operators toward the bow?E2 · string 1378635 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

We can't fix that.

Shepard says

I agree, sir. But I don't see what my crew can do about it. That's something you fix in drydock.

File location

Response: Reply R4, from link 1
Wheel string: 143225
Spoken string: 143215

OwnerNo, Commander. That's something that you get right the first time.E3 · string 143211

OwnerI had to shake my head at that drive core of yours. 120 billion credits of element zero to make this thing able to move without giving itself away.E8 · string 137867

OwnerYou realize we could make drive cores for 12,000 fighters with that money? What good is it to hide for a few hours, anyway? Useless!E9 · string 1378685 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

It is a lot of money.

Shepard says

Normandy was an expensive ship, sir.

File location

Response: Reply R15, from link 1
Wheel string: 143229
Spoken string: 143219

Continues at: And we need to talk about your crew, Commander.

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

It's useful.

Shepard says

We can loiter in an enemy system and monitor traffic, or drop infiltration teams on enemy worlds. Normandy can be more effective than the salarian STG.

File location

Response: Reply R16, from link 2
Wheel string: 137940
Spoken string: 137914
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 5

Continues at: Maybe, maybe. But that's not the job of a proper warship.

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

Do you read history?

Shepard says

Men of limited vision said the same thing about early aircraft, submarines, and tanks.

File location

Response: Reply R19, from link 3
Wheel string: 137941
Spoken string: 137917
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 5

Continues at: There's two ways I could take that, Commander. But that is true. I suppose the early U-Boats weren't much better.

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

Give it a chance.

Shepard says

I think you should see her in action before you make that call.

File location

Response: Reply R21, from link 4
Wheel string: 143230
Spoken string: 143220

Continues at: Do you now? Well, I'll just have a bed made up in your cabin. Camp out until you find a fight. Hm?

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

We're fast, too.

Shepard says

It also makes us the fastest ship in the fleet. Without the Tantalus core, Eden Prime would be a smoking crater right now.

File location

Response: Reply R23, from link 5
Wheel string: 137942
Spoken string: 137919

Continues at: Eden Prime does have a smoking crater on it, Commander. Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

It's a turian design.

Shepard says

Modified turian style. They prefer commanders looking over their subordinates, rather than in the middle of them. We wanted to see how effectively they can command with that setup.

File location

Response: Reply R6, from link 2
Wheel string: 137933
Spoken string: 137907
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 6

OwnerHm. Reasonable goal. But they should have studied that in a lab rather than on a front-line warship.E4 · string 137864 · transition 3155:1

Continues at: I had to shake my head at that drive core of yours. 120 billion credits of element zero to make this thing able to move without giving itself away.

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

We're trained for it.

Shepard says

There are no amateurs on this crew. They know to keep idle chatter minimized during combat. And I can bellow with the best DIs.

File location

Response: Reply R8, from link 3
Wheel string: 137934
Spoken string: 137909
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 6

OwnerA fair point. I suppose the design has no chance of becoming standard. No need to worry about a generation of recruits learning things bass-ackwards.E5 · string 137865 · transition 3155:1

Continues at: I had to shake my head at that drive core of yours. 120 billion credits of element zero to make this thing able to move without giving itself away.

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

So?

Shepard says

You don't expect me to rip out the CIC and redesign it, do you?

File location

Response: Reply R10, from link 4
Wheel string: 143226
Spoken string: 143217

OwnerA proactive captain would try.E6 · string 143212

Continues at: I had to shake my head at that drive core of yours. 120 billion credits of element zero to make this thing able to move without giving itself away.

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Personal radios.

Shepard says

We use our suit or uniform radios. Anyone who needs to talk to me keys in to my line. It's as if they're next to me.

File location

Response: Reply R12, from link 5
Wheel string: 137935
Spoken string: 137911

OwnerWhich only works so long as you all have working radios. Maybe your DC drills should include sign language.E7 · string 137866

Continues at: I had to shake my head at that drive core of yours. 120 billion credits of element zero to make this thing able to move without giving itself away.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I bet.

Shepard says

Sounds like a fairly common situation.

File location

Response: Reply R1, from link 2
Wheel string: 137930
Spoken string: 137888

OwnerCommander, I suggest you secure your mouth. It's going to get you in trouble.E1 · string 137856

Continues at: Who designed that CIC? Putting the commander aft of everyone else is inefficient. What if he needs to discuss with the operators toward the bow?

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

About what?

Shepard says

What did you find out of order?

File location

Response: Reply R3, from link 3
Wheel string: 137931
Spoken string: 137906

Continues at: Who designed that CIC? Putting the commander aft of everyone else is inefficient. What if he needs to discuss with the operators toward the bow?

OwnerMaybe, maybe. But that's not the job of a proper warship.E10 · string 137869 · transition 3155:1

OwnerWe're supposed to find and kill the enemy fleet, not count how many times their garrison goes to the bathroom.E11 · string 137870

OwnerAnd we need to talk about your crew, Commander.E15 · string 137873

OwnerKrogan?E16 · string 137874 · conditional 418:4

OwnerAsari?E17 · string 137875 · conditional 418:2

Continues at: Turians?Continues at: What are you thinking, Commander? You can't allow alien nationals free access to Alliance equipment!

OwnerTurians?E18 · string 137876 · conditional 418:3

Continues at: What are you thinking, Commander? You can't allow alien nationals free access to Alliance equipment!

OwnerWhat are you thinking, Commander? You can't allow alien nationals free access to Alliance equipment!E19 · string 1378775 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Sorry.

Shepard says

I'm sorry you disapprove, sir.

File location

Response: Reply R29, from link 1
Wheel string: 143232
Spoken string: 143222

Continues at: You have anything else to say, Commander? Any other justifications for the state of this vessel?

FriendlyChoice 2

Wheel

They're allies.

Shepard says

Between Saren and the geth, we have enough enemies out here. Treating other species with suspicion and distrust won't win hearts and minds.

File location

Response: Reply R30, from link 2
Wheel string: 137951
Spoken string: 137925
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 7

Continues at: That assumes the hearts and minds are worth winning. That hasn't been proven yet.

HostileChoice 3

Wheel

That's my choice to make.

Shepard says

I'm Normandy's commanding officer. The regs say I have the authority to say who does and doesn't come aboard. If you disagree, send a complaint up the chain of command.

File location

Response: Reply R32, from link 3
Wheel string: 137952
Spoken string: 137927
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 7

Continues at: Sophistry, Commander. You know I'm right. You want them on board that bad, fine. Don't quote regs at me.

DisagreeChoice 4

Wheel

You assume I have a choice.

Shepard says

I was told to make nice with the Council. If that means our military secrets get out, the brass only has themselves to blame.

File location

Response: Reply R34, from link 4
Wheel string: 143233
Spoken string: 143223

Continues at: I'm so pleased you can wash your hands of it.

DefaultChoice 5

Wheel

Not my call.

Shepard says

The simple fact is, I'm also part of the Council's chain of command now. They expect a joint effort. I'm providing one.

File location

Response: Reply R36, from link 5
Wheel string: 137953
Spoken string: 137889

Continues at: The Council expects a whole hell of a lot from the Alliance, Commander. They better start giving back real damned soon.

Continues at: Asari?Continues at: Turians?

OwnerThere's two ways I could take that, Commander. But that is true. I suppose the early U-Boats weren't much better.E12 · string 137871 · transition 3155:1

Continues at: And we need to talk about your crew, Commander.

OwnerDo you now? Well, I'll just have a bed made up in your cabin. Camp out until you find a fight. Hm?E13 · string 143213

Continues at: And we need to talk about your crew, Commander.

OwnerEden Prime does have a smoking crater on it, Commander. Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.E14 · string 137872

Continues at: And we need to talk about your crew, Commander.

OwnerThat assumes the hearts and minds are worth winning. That hasn't been proven yet.E20 · string 137878 · transition 3155:1

OwnerYou have anything else to say, Commander? Any other justifications for the state of this vessel?E24 · string 1378813 choices

FriendlyChoice 1

Wheel

We need to build bridges.

Shepard says

I think Normandy is a good ship, sir. Even if you disagree, you have to see that her joint construction and multiracial crew make the Alliance look better.

File location

Response: Reply R38, from link 1
Wheel string: 137957
Spoken string: 137891
Conditional: Function 158, parameter 9
Transition: State 4029, parameter -1

OwnerYour job is to look good, Commander. The Alliance Navy's is to win wars.E25 · string 137882 · transition 3155:1

OwnerI'm not convinced Normandy isn't a waste of taxpayer money. But I am convinced that you believe otherwise. And that you'll use it to its best ability.E29 · string 137885 · conditional 965:-1 · transition 5484:-1

OwnerI'll be submitting a report to the Joint Military Council. It will not be as negative as I had planned.E31 · string 137857

Continues at: Good hunting, Commander Shepard. Make us proud.

OwnerI don't agree with any of this, but your reasons seem... sound.E30 · string 137886 · conditional 964:-1 · transition 3154:-1

Continues at: I'll be submitting a report to the Joint Military Council. It will not be as negative as I had planned.

OwnerYour opinions have some merit, Commander. I'll take them into consideration when I write my report to the Joint Military Command.E33 · string 137859 · conditional 963:-1

OwnerNot that I expect them to do anything about it. Too many interest groups have too much money invested in this.E35 · string 137861

Continues at: Commander Shepard.

OwnerI'll be sending my report and corrective recommendations to the Joint Military Command.E34 · string 137860

Continues at: Not that I expect them to do anything about it. Too many interest groups have too much money invested in this.

HostileChoice 2

Wheel

We need to kick ass.

Shepard says

We showed the Council something they hadn't thought of with our fighter carriers. You may disapprove of Normandy, but she's just another way we're outthinking them.

File location

Response: Reply R40, from link 2
Wheel string: 137958
Spoken string: 137893
Conditional: Function 159, parameter 9
Transition: State 4032, parameter -1

OwnerThat assumes Normandy's technologies can become practical in the future.E26 · string 137883 · transition 3155:1

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

No.

Shepard says

None, sir.

File location

Response: Reply R43, from link 3
Wheel string: 137959
Spoken string: 137895

OwnerVery well.E28 · string 137884

Continues at: I'm not convinced Normandy isn't a waste of taxpayer money. But I am convinced that you believe otherwise. And that you'll use it to its best ability.Continues at: I don't agree with any of this, but your reasons seem... sound.Continues at: Your opinions have some merit, Commander. I'll take them into consideration when I write my report to the Joint Military Command.Continues at: I'll be sending my report and corrective recommendations to the Joint Military Command.

OwnerSophistry, Commander. You know I'm right. You want them on board that bad, fine. Don't quote regs at me.E21 · string 137879 · transition 3155:1

Continues at: You have anything else to say, Commander? Any other justifications for the state of this vessel?

OwnerI'm so pleased you can wash your hands of it.E22 · string 143214

Continues at: You have anything else to say, Commander? Any other justifications for the state of this vessel?

OwnerThe Council expects a whole hell of a lot from the Alliance, Commander. They better start giving back real damned soon.E23 · string 137880

Continues at: You have anything else to say, Commander? Any other justifications for the state of this vessel?

OwnerGood hunting, Commander Shepard. Make us proud.E32 · string 137858

OwnerCommander Shepard.E36 · string 137862 · transition 3154:-1

Kaidan AlenkoTen-hut!E38 · string 137547 · conditional 415:-1

OwnerAt ease.E40 · string 137549

OwnerRear Admiral Mikhailovich, Fifth Fleet. E41 · string 137550 · transition 4955:-13 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

This is a surprise.

Shepard says

We weren't told to expect you, sir. I would have prepared a formal greeting.

File location

Response: Reply R57, from link 1
Wheel string: 137617
Spoken string: 137575

OwnerSpare me the pleasantries.E42 · string 137551

OwnerI command the 63rd Scout Flotilla. You and the Normandy were slated for my unit after shakedown.E45 · string 137554

Continues at: Then the Council got their paws... Claws. Tentacles. Whatever. They got them on our ship. And you.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

What do you want?

Shepard says

Admiral, I'm on urgent business with the Citadel. Is there something you need?

File location

Response: Reply R59, from link 2
Wheel string: 137618
Spoken string: 137577

OwnerLet's get one thing clear, Shepard. You might be a Spectre to the aliens, but to me, you're just another junior officer. Be respectful.E43 · string 137552

Continues at: I command the 63rd Scout Flotilla. You and the Normandy were slated for my unit after shakedown.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

[Salute]

Shepard says

Commander Shepard, SSV Normandy.

File location

Response: Reply R61, from link 3
Wheel string: 137619
Spoken string: 137579

OwnerYou don't know who I am, do you Commander?E44 · string 137553

Continues at: I command the 63rd Scout Flotilla. You and the Normandy were slated for my unit after shakedown.

Ashley WilliamsTen-hut!E39 · string 137548 · conditional 415:-1

Continues at: At ease.

OwnerThen the Council got their paws... Claws. Tentacles. Whatever. They got them on our ship. And you.E46 · string 1375553 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Think of it as an opportunity.

Shepard says

I still serve the Alliance, sir. As a Spectre, I can advance our interests to the Council.

File location

Response: Reply R64, from link 1
Wheel string: 137624
Spoken string: 137582

OwnerHmph. You still know what color your blood is, Shepard?E47 · string 137556

OwnerI don't begrudge the politicians' decision to throw you to the Council. It's an... opportunity. I do begrudge this overdesigned piece of tin, though.E50 · string 1375593 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

She's not overdesigned.

Shepard says

The Normandy is a fine ship, sir. She's served us well so far.

File location

Response: Reply R70, from link 1
Wheel string: 137630
Spoken string: 137588

OwnerIt's a gimmick, Commander. Useless in a stand-up fight.E51 · string 137560

OwnerThis experiment diverted billions from our appropriations bills. For the same price, we could've had a heavy cruiser.E53 · string 137563

Continues at: But no, we had to make nice to the turians. Throw money at a co-developed boondoggle.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

Don't insult my ship!

Shepard says

This ship's saved our lives a dozen times over!

File location

Response: Reply R72, from link 2
Wheel string: 137631
Spoken string: 137590

OwnerAn exaggeration. I've read your reports.E52 · string 137561

Continues at: This experiment diverted billions from our appropriations bills. For the same price, we could've had a heavy cruiser.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I don't understand.

Shepard says

You don't approve of the Normandy's design?

File location

Response: Reply R74, from link 3
Wheel string: 137632
Spoken string: 137592

Continues at: This experiment diverted billions from our appropriations bills. For the same price, we could've had a heavy cruiser.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I don't like it either.

Shepard says

I wasn't keen on it either. But there are advantages to being above the law.

File location

Response: Reply R66, from link 2
Wheel string: 137625
Spoken string: 137584

OwnerDon't let the title go to your head. No one's above the law.E48 · string 137557

Continues at: I don't begrudge the politicians' decision to throw you to the Council. It's an... opportunity. I do begrudge this overdesigned piece of tin, though.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I had orders.

Shepard says

Captain Anderson made it clear to me that my assignment came from way up in the brass. They say jump, I say how high.

File location

Response: Reply R68, from link 3
Wheel string: 137626
Spoken string: 137586

OwnerRemember that when I tell you to jump.E49 · string 137558

Continues at: I don't begrudge the politicians' decision to throw you to the Council. It's an... opportunity. I do begrudge this overdesigned piece of tin, though.

OwnerBut no, we had to make nice to the turians. Throw money at a co-developed boondoggle.E54 · string 137564

OwnerI'm here to make an inspection, Commander. Normandy is an Alliance warship. I intend to see she's up to snuff.E55 · string 1375653 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

Please do.

Shepard says

We'd be honored to show her to you, Admiral.

File location

Response: Reply R77, from link 1
Wheel string: 137640
Spoken string: 137598

OwnerI'll just bet.E62 · string 137542

OwnerWait here. I won't be long.E63 · string 137543 · transition 3156:-1

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

I don't think so.

Shepard says

Normandy is an Alliance warship, but she's on loan to the Citadel. That means she's not in your chain of command.

File location

Response: Reply R78, from link 2
Wheel string: 137641
Spoken string: 137599

OwnerI believe there's something wrong with my ears. Did you just contradict me?E56 · string 1375663 choices

AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

You can look around.

Shepard says

No, sir. Just pointing out our peculiar legal situation. You're welcome to look around, but this can't be considered a formal inspection.

File location

Response: Reply R79, from link 1
Wheel string: 137643
Spoken string: 137600

OwnerYou've got a smart mouth, Commander.E57 · string 137567

OwnerFine. This visit will be off the record. A courtesy tour.E58 · string 137539

Continues at: Wait here. I won't be long.

DisagreeChoice 2

Wheel

Damn right I did.

Shepard says

This ship is Council property right now. So, respectfully, please clear the gangway.

File location

Response: Reply R82, from link 2
Wheel string: 137644
Spoken string: 137603

OwnerHave it your way, Commander. But expect me to file a report on this.E60 · string 137541 · transition 3153:-1

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I'm afraid so.

Shepard says

Normandy is not legally part of the Alliance Military. I can't allow you aboard without permission from the Office of Special Tactics and Reconnaissance.

File location

Response: Reply R83, from link 3
Wheel string: 137645
Spoken string: 137604

OwnerSophistry. You're talking like the Council. Using the law to obstruct the Alliance.E59 · string 137540

Continues at: Have it your way, Commander. But expect me to file a report on this.

DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

She is.

Shepard says

I'm sure you'll find everything in order, Admiral.

File location

Response: Reply R86, from link 3
Wheel string: 137642
Spoken string: 137607

Continues at: I'll just bet.