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I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite store on the Citadel.
— Mass Effect 2 · 2010
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The joke is that the galaxy's greatest hero, the one who stopped Saren, ends up doing shopping endorsements for discounts. The line is delivered straight, which is why it works, and it became a running gag among fans who play Shepard as a walking brand. It captures how Mass Effect balances apocalypse with small, funny moments.
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In context
Spoilers for Mass Effect 2Show the scene
In Mass Effect 2 (BioWare, 2010) the Citadel has shops where Commander Shepard can strike deals. Rodam Expeditions, run by Tiron, is one of them: if Shepard saved the Council in the first game, the shopkeeper admires Shepard, and Shepard can record an audio advertisement for the store. The recording says Shepard is Commander Shepard and that this is a favourite store on the Citadel. Wikiquote notes the same recording can be made repeatedly in up to four stores, and the shop offers a 20 percent discount.
Sources (2)
- Mass Effect Wiki: Rodam ExpeditionsDescription and discountReference checked
- Wikiquote: Mass Effect 2Commander Shepard quotesReference checked
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