Act 1: Tuchanka – Turian Platoon — Mass Effect 3 eGuide

Primarch Victus has asked for help with a downed ship and has provided a NavPoint on Tuchanka. Land on Tuchanka and investigate.

MISSION BRIEFING

Battlegrounds: Tuchanka isn’t a hospitable planet to begin with, but the Reaper invasion has made it nearly unbearable. The battles here rage across narrow, debris-filled halls and elevated platforms and culminate in a wide-open arena.

Regardless of whether the area is a narrow hall or a courtyard, the rubble and debris will always provide excellent cover for you and your team.

Power-heavy classes such as Adept and Vanguard can make great use of the cramped hallways, while weapon-proficient classes such as Soldiers can exploit the areas by keeping enemies at bay with a constant barrage of heavy fire.

Consequence Overview: Prior to beginning this mission, you can speak to Lieutenant Cortez aboard the Normandy. Lieutenant Cortez is struggling with some deep personal issues, and your responses, whether sensitive and understanding or cold and unfeeling, will align in a clear Paragon/Renegade result.

Don’t worry about your conversation with Primarch Victus to trigger this mission. Even though you can investigate about his motivations and get more background, the responses won’t affect your Paragon/Renegade leaning.

You’ll also engage Lieutenant Victus in a critical conversation in which you either motivate him through charismatic support or steeled military harshness.

ABOARD THE NORMANDY

Any good leader will look after the welfare of his or her men. Lieutenant Cortez is quietly suffering down in the shuttle bay. If you want to continue establishing a rapport with him, go down to the shuttle bay and speak with him.

VISIT THE CITADEL

Now is also a good time to wrap up any other Citadel missions you may have taken on earlier. There haven’t been many new developments at the Citadel, but it’s always worthwhile to visit, check the shops, and acquire more experience, credits, and war assets.

However, do check your e-mail. If you haven’t already visited the hospital to check up on Ashley or Kaidan, do so. And if you have, they may have sent an e-mail saying that they are ready for another visit. To build rapport with them, it may be important to visit them once again, now that they have become a Spectre. Ignoring Ashley or Kaidan in the hospital may have serious consequences later in the game.

Hahne-Kedar Chestplate	Shotgun Smart Choke
M-9 Tempest	SMG Magazine Upgrade
Med Kit	SMG Ultralight Materials
Phaeston	Sniper Rifle Spare Ammo
Reaper Blackstar	Sniper Rifle Extended Barrel
Salvage Parts