Mass Effect: Revelation
Mass Effect Revelation tells the story of Anderson before ME1. Here is an some official information from Amazon.com.
Every advanced society in the galaxy relies on the technology of the
Protheans, an ancient species that vanished fifty thousand years ago. After
discovering a cache of Prothean technology on Mars in 2148, humanity is
spreading to the stars; the newest interstellar species, struggling to carve
out its place in the greater galactic community.
On the edge of
colonized space, ship commander and Alliance war hero David Anderson
investigates the remains of a top secret military research station; smoking
ruins littered with bodies and unanswered questions. Who attacked this post and
for what purpose? And where is Kahlee Sanders, the young scientist who
mysteriously vanished from the base–hours before her colleagues were
slaughtered?
Sanders is now the prime suspect, but finding her creates
more problems for Anderson than it solves. Partnered with a rogue alien agent
he can’t trust and pursued by an assassin he can’t escape, Anderson battles
impossible odds on uncharted worlds to uncover a sinister conspiracy . . . one
he won’t live to tell about. Or so the enemy thinks.
Every advanced society in the galaxy relies on the technology of the
Protheans, an ancient species that vanished fifty thousand years ago. After
discovering a cache of Prothean technology on Mars in 2148, humanity is
spreading to the stars; the newest interstellar species, struggling to carve
out its place in the greater galactic community.
On the edge of
colonized space, ship commander and Alliance war hero David Anderson
investigates the remains of a top secret military research station; smoking
ruins littered with bodies and unanswered questions. Who attacked this post and
for what purpose? And where is Kahlee Sanders, the young scientist who
mysteriously vanished from the base–hours before her colleagues were
slaughtered?
Sanders is now the prime suspect, but finding her creates
more problems for Anderson than it solves. Partnered with a rogue alien agent
he can’t trust and pursued by an assassin he can’t escape, Anderson battles
impossible odds on uncharted worlds to uncover a sinister conspiracy . . . one
he won’t live to tell about. Or so the enemy thinks.
Mass Effect: Ascension
This is from my personal collection. Here is an official description from Amazon.
When they vanished fifty thousand years ago, the Protheans left their
advanced technology scattered throughout the galaxy. The chance discovery of a
Prothean cache on Mars allows humanity to join those already reaping the
rewards of the ancients’ high-tech wizardry. But for one rogue militia, the
goal is not participation but domination.
Scientist Kahlee Sanders has
left the Systems Alliance for the Ascension Project, a program that helps
gifted “biotic” children harness their extraordinary powers. The program’s most
promising student is twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who is borderline
autistic. What Kahlee doesn’t know is that Gillian is an unwitting pawn of the
outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which is sabotaging the program by
conducting illegal experiments on the students.
When the Cerberus plot
is exposed, Gillian’s father takes her away from the Ascension Project and
flees into the lawless Terminus Systems. Determined to protect Gillian, Kahlee
goes with them… unaware that the elder Grayson is, in fact, a Cerberus
operative. To rescue the young girl Kahlee must travel to the farthest ends of
the galaxy, battling fierce enemies and impossible odds. But how will she be
able to save a daughter from her own father?
When they vanished fifty thousand years ago, the Protheans left their
advanced technology scattered throughout the galaxy. The chance discovery of a
Prothean cache on Mars allows humanity to join those already reaping the
rewards of the ancients’ high-tech wizardry. But for one rogue militia, the
goal is not participation but domination.
Scientist Kahlee Sanders has
left the Systems Alliance for the Ascension Project, a program that helps
gifted “biotic” children harness their extraordinary powers. The program’s most
promising student is twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who is borderline
autistic. What Kahlee doesn’t know is that Gillian is an unwitting pawn of the
outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which is sabotaging the program by
conducting illegal experiments on the students.
When the Cerberus plot
is exposed, Gillian’s father takes her away from the Ascension Project and
flees into the lawless Terminus Systems. Determined to protect Gillian, Kahlee
goes with them… unaware that the elder Grayson is, in fact, a Cerberus
operative. To rescue the young girl Kahlee must travel to the farthest ends of
the galaxy, battling fierce enemies and impossible odds. But how will she be
able to save a daughter from her own father?
Mass Effect: Retribution
Another book I own, and the best one in the Drew Karpyshyn trilogy in my opinion. Kai Leng was actually a great character in this book. Unfortunatly he became a cereal killer in the later book: Deception. Here is an official description from Amazon.
Humanity has reached the stars, joining the vast galactic community of
alien species. But beyond the fringes of explored space lurk the Reapers, a
race of sentient starships bent on “harvesting” the galaxy’s organic species
for their own dark purpose.
The Illusive Man, leader of the pro-human
black ops group Cerberus, is one of the few who know the truth about the
Reapers. To ensure humanity’s survival, he launches a desperate plan to uncover
the enemy’s strengths—and weaknesses—by studying someone implanted with
modified Reaper technology. He knows the perfect subject for his horrific
experiments: former Cerberus operative Paul Grayson, who wrested his daughter
from the cabal’s control with the help of Ascension project director Kahlee
Sanders.
But when Kahlee learns that Grayson is missing, she turns to
the only person she can trust: Alliance war hero Captain David Anderson.
Together they set out to find the secret Cerberus facility where Grayson is
being held. But they aren’t the only ones after him. And time is running
out.
As the experiments continue, the sinister Reaper technology twists
Grayson’s mind. The insidious whispers grow ever stronger in his head,
threatening to take over his very identity and unleash the Reapers on an
unsuspecting galaxy.
Humanity has reached the stars, joining the vast galactic community of
alien species. But beyond the fringes of explored space lurk the Reapers, a
race of sentient starships bent on “harvesting” the galaxy’s organic species
for their own dark purpose.
The Illusive Man, leader of the pro-human
black ops group Cerberus, is one of the few who know the truth about the
Reapers. To ensure humanity’s survival, he launches a desperate plan to uncover
the enemy’s strengths—and weaknesses—by studying someone implanted with
modified Reaper technology. He knows the perfect subject for his horrific
experiments: former Cerberus operative Paul Grayson, who wrested his daughter
from the cabal’s control with the help of Ascension project director Kahlee
Sanders.
But when Kahlee learns that Grayson is missing, she turns to
the only person she can trust: Alliance war hero Captain David Anderson.
Together they set out to find the secret Cerberus facility where Grayson is
being held. But they aren’t the only ones after him. And time is running
out.
As the experiments continue, the sinister Reaper technology twists
Grayson’s mind. The insidious whispers grow ever stronger in his head,
threatening to take over his very identity and unleash the Reapers on an
unsuspecting galaxy.
Mass Effect: Deception
And here we are with Mass Effect: Deception. Deception literally takes a dump over the entire lore that the video games set up. The people at Bioware must have been high when they let William C. Dietz publish this. The only good thing this book does is give us some laughs. Thanks to this book, we get to learn about Kai Leng's cereal addiction, as well as his favorite places to eat. Here is a description from Amazon.
The universe is under siege. Every fifty thousand years, a race of
sentient machines invades our galaxy to harvest all organic life-forms. They
are the Reapers.
Two people who know the truth are desperately
searching for a way to stop the cycle: Navy admiral David Anderson and his
partner, Kahlee Sanders. They have uncovered grisly evidence proving that the
Reaper threat is real. But in so doing they have exposed the machinations of
Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization, and its mysterious leader, the
Illusive Man—putting David and Kahlee in mortal danger, for Cerberus will stop
at nothing to protect its secrets.
But along the way, they find an
unlikely ally in Gillian Grayson, a young woman with extraordinary powers. Once
the subject of horrifying scientific experiments, Gillian is now free—and
beginning to master her deadly abilities. But after learning that Cerberus was
responsible for the death of her father, Gillian swears vengeance against the
group and the Illusive Man—threatening to unravel everything Kahlee and David
are fighting for.
The universe is under siege. Every fifty thousand years, a race of
sentient machines invades our galaxy to harvest all organic life-forms. They
are the Reapers.
Two people who know the truth are desperately
searching for a way to stop the cycle: Navy admiral David Anderson and his
partner, Kahlee Sanders. They have uncovered grisly evidence proving that the
Reaper threat is real. But in so doing they have exposed the machinations of
Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization, and its mysterious leader, the
Illusive Man—putting David and Kahlee in mortal danger, for Cerberus will stop
at nothing to protect its secrets.
But along the way, they find an
unlikely ally in Gillian Grayson, a young woman with extraordinary powers. Once
the subject of horrifying scientific experiments, Gillian is now free—and
beginning to master her deadly abilities. But after learning that Cerberus was
responsible for the death of her father, Gillian swears vengeance against the
group and the Illusive Man—threatening to unravel everything Kahlee and David
are fighting for.
The Art of the Mass Effect Universe
Here is another one from my personal collection. This book shows concept art from the main trilogy Mass Effect games. It also shows insight from the developers for each piece of concept art. It is distributed from Dark Horse, and there is also a deluxe edition which has concept art from the Mass Effect comic books. This is the normal edition. It is a well put together book, and the pages are bright and colorful. This is a must have book for fans. Look below for more pictures.
Mass Effect 3 Collectors Edition Strategy Guide
Another one from my collection. This thing is MASSIVE! There is so much information in it. It shows tips and strategies for singleplayer, player builds, and multiplayer. The collectors edition shows insight from the developers on creating the Mass Effect universe and ME3. The collectors edition guide is hardback. Look below for more pictures.