A Favor for a Favor — Mass Effect 3 eGuide

After Commander Bailey greets you at the Citadel entrance, you can go to Councilor Udina’s office to speak about the current situation on Earth.

There you’re met by Udina and the rest of the Council. Though they’re sympathetic to your pleas to help Earth, their planets are under Reaper threat as well.

Even though it feels like a defeat, the turian Ambassador does extend an offer. The turian Primarch is currently stuck on Palaven, as he didn’t get out in time.

If you can rescue the Primarch, he’s just the type of man who will help defend Earth long enough for the Prothean weapon to be completed. A favor for a favor.

Your next stop is on Palaven’s moon, Menae. However, even though they can’t help you right away, the Council does reinstate you as a Spectre, granting you use of the Spectre Console and Spectre Requisitions consoles in the room next to Commander Bailey’s.

Depending on how you steer the conversation with the Council, you can gain either Paragon or Renegade points. Keep the conversation positive and supportive and you’ll gain Paragon points. If you’re stubborn, angry, and uncooperative, you’ll get Renegade points.

SPEAK WITH COUNCILOR UDINA

After speaking to the Council, you can speak with Councilor Udina again to get a better read on his situation. Use the “Investigate” dialogue option to learn more about him and what has happened in the last few months.

NORMANDY DOCK: BAY 24D

SPEAK WITH DIANA ALLERS

Once you’ve spoken to the Council and Councilor Udina, you’re free to go down to the docking bay. There you’ll find Alliance News Network correspondent Diana Allers.

Speak with her briefly, then allow her to join you on the Normandy as a war asset.

CITADEL EMBASSY

SPEAK WITH JAMES

Before departing the Citadel on your next mission, return to the Embassies to find James staring out of the window just left of the elevator. Speak with him to get his view on things.

You won’t get any Paragon or Renegade points, but you’ll accrue a few Reputation points for speaking with him. Once you’ve done so, you can leave the Citadel.