Act 1- Priority: Sur’kesk

Before they will help with the war effort, the krogan have demanded a cure for the genophage, the sterility plague infecting their species. Go to the salarian homeworld of Sur’Kesh and safely extract the krogan females who hold the key to the genophage cure.

MISSION BRIEFING

Battlegrounds: The salarian facility is a great level for varying your battle tactics.

Even though each level of the facility shares a similar bifurcated floor plan, the battles can range from tactical flanking maneuvers to head-on firefights.

The facility has narrow halls, which allow close-quarter combatants and players with explosive-proficient builds to excel in the cramped spaces.

The halls are not only narrow, but they’re also very long, so players who favor sniper rifles and long-range combat can do well.

Power-heavy builds such as Vanguards and Adepts can use their abilities to create explosive combinations when enemies cramp together.

All players, with the help of Liara, can use Singularity to block narrow passages and create funnels and choke points in the halls, forcing the battle exactly where they want it to go.

When encountering smoke-filled areas, be cautious. Instead of rushing in with weapons blazing, take cover and wait for the smoke to dissipate before attacking.

The smoke may hide dangerous enemies, and rushing in can prove disastrous, especially for players who don’t favor close-quarter combat.

Consequence Overview: Your time on the Citadel before the mission will offer you plenty of opportunities to shape your Paragon/Renegade character, but at the moment, those are all optional.

Several missions that become available now, such as the encounter between Liara and the Asari Matriarch at the Presidium, are great opportunities for Paragon/Renegade decisions.

Once the mission begins, you’re immediately presented with opportunities to generate Paragon/Renegade points.

The first conversation you encounter, with Padok Wiks, will set the tone for the rest of this mission and will affect far-reaching decisions that impact the entire krogan species.

WAR ASSETS

ASSET	BECOMES AVAILABLE	CONDITION NEEDED
Major Kirrahe	Act 1—Priority: Sur’Kesh	Import Mass Effect 2 save with Kirrahe alive
Salarian Special Tasks Group	Act 1—Priority: Sur’Kesh	Import Mass Effect 2 save with Kirrahe alive

WAR PREPARATIONS

There isn’t much to do aboard the Normandy yet; however, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things to do before getting to the next mission.

If you’d like to get straight to the next mission, skip to the “Host the Summit” section later in the guide.

ABOARD THE NORMANDY

There isn’t much to do on the Normandy at the moment, but you can use the vid-com to speak with Admiral Hackett and update him about the upcoming summit.

Inform him that the asari are out but the krogan may have to join if the turians are going to help

You can also stop by your private terminal and check your e-mail. You’ll get a few messages (most notably from your hospitalized friend, Kaidan or Ashley), a salarian Spectre, and your old friend Aria from Omega.

Also aboard the Normandy are Garrus, near the battery, and the new Primarch in the War Room. Speak to both men if you have the time.

POWER OUTAGE

The strange technical problems that Joker experienced aboard the Normandy haven’t gone away. In fact, they’ve worsened and seem to be emanating from the AI Core.

Take the elevator down to the crew deck and visit the AI Core to investigate.

VISIT THE CITADEL

Unlike the Normandy, there is plenty to do at the Citadel. Everything from visiting your friend in the hospital to reuniting with Aria and accepting some missions.

If you aren’t in a hurry, you can even complete some missions within the Citadel.

Armax Arsenal Greaves	Pistol Scope
Assault Rifle Extended Barrel	Salvage Parts
Datapad	Scorpion
M-13 Raptor Sniper Rifle	Sentry Interface
Medical Station	Shotgun Spare Ammo
Pistol High-Caliber Barrel