How long was the Illusive Man indoctrinated?

He was indoctrinated around 2157 on Palaven while touching a Reaper Artifact. Obviously I have some interesting things to read. That settled. After Peaceable Kingdoms I start ME book marathon no matter what.

Why did the human reaper look different?

The “brain” or core of each Reaper is made in the shape of the race that was smelted down to create it. This core is then encased within the familiar cuttlefish shell. Even though it isnt touched on ingame, it’s explained he is unlike the others in that his entire body is the giant cuttlefish.

What is the indoctrination theory?

The Indoctrination Theory states that the three choices are his mind’s attempt at fighting back from being possessed. The Reapers are trying to get him to choose to control the Reapers or fuse with technology as a means of controlling him.

When was Cerberus formed Mass Effect?

2157

Should you destroy collector base?

If you save the base, you get the Reaper Brain War Asset, worth 110 points. If you destroy it, you get the Reaper Heart War Asset, worth 100 points. Saving or destroying the base also determines whether Control or Destroy is available if you reach the endgame with the bare minimum amount of EMS.

What happens if Shepard dies in ME2?

That Shepard’s story ends with their death. Mass Effect Producer Casey Hudson has stated the following: If you have a dead Shepard at the end of Mass Effect 2, that saved game won’t import into Mass Effect 3. You can play Mass Effect 3 if you died in Mass Effect 2 of course, but you’ll have to create a new Shepard.

Can you save everyone in ME2?

Luckily, it’s also possible to save everyone and make it out without casualties. There are a number of requirement you’ll need to meet to do this, however, and it can be a little complex. Ship Upgrades: You’ll want to get a number of ship upgrades throughout the game to help boost your team’s survival.