Mass Effect (PC) Guide Walkthrough Chapter 1: The Citadel
Assignments
Matters are quickly spiraling out of control for humanity and the Systems Alliance. The geth have assaulted a major human colony on Eden Prime, killing hundreds of peaceful inhabitants.
Worse, it seems that a turian Spectre named Saren is working alongside the vile synthetic race, perhaps in an effort to wipe humanity from existence.
The Council must take action against Saren and the geth, but convincing them to do so will not be easy.
Humanity has yet to become a part of the galactic Council, and therefore has little sway over such political matters.
Seeing no other alternative, Captain Anderson orders the Normandy into dock at Citadel Station, intent on meeting with the human emissary to the Council, Ambassador Udina.
Perhaps a united front between Shepard, the captain, and the human ambassador will be enough to convince the Council to intervene on the Alliance’s behalf.
Citadel Assignments
| Name | Starting Location | Giver |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel: Scan the Keepers | Citadel: Tower | Chorban |
| Citadel: Asari Consort | Citadel: Presidium | Sha’ira |
| Citadel: Homecoming | Citadel: Presidium | Samesh Bhatia |
| Citadel: Presidium Prophet | Citadel: Presidium | C-Sec Officer |
| Citadel: Jahleed’s Fears | Citadel: Security | Jahleed |
| Citadel: Xeltan’s Complaint | Citadel: Lower Wards | General Septimus |
| Citadel: Doctor Michel | Citadel: Upper Wards | Dr. Chloe Michel |
| Citadel: The Fan | Citadel: Upper Wards | Conrad Verner |
| Citadel: Reporter’s Request | Citadel: Upper Wards | Emily Wong |
| Citadel: Schells the Gambler | Citadel: Flux and Wards Access | Schells |
| Citadel: Rita’s Sister | Citadel: Flux and Wards Access | Rita |
| Citadel: Signal Tracking | Citadel: Flux and Wards Access | Suspicious Gambling Machine |
The Citadel
A colossal, multilevel space station located in the heart of the dense Serpent Nebula, the Citadel has existed since time immemorial.
Nobody knows when the Citadel was constructed. Most believe the Protheans built it at the height of their empire, though some believe it was created even earlier.
In the 50,000 years since the Prothean extinction, numerous interstellar species have come to call the Citadel home. It is the political, cultural, and financial capital of the greater galactic community.
To represent their interests, most advanced spacefaring species maintain embassies on the Presidium, the Citadel’s inner ring.
Extending out from the Presidium are five arms known as wards, vast cosmopolitan cities populated by millions of inhabitants from across the galaxy.
The Citadel is built from the same material as the mass relays, making it virtually indestructible. If attacked, the station can close up its arms to form an impregnable shell, protecting all on board.
With a surrounding nebula cloud and a massive fleet as additional defenses, the Citadel is all but unassailable by hostile fleets.
Citadel: Presidium
Presidium Codex Entries
Primary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Council | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Ambassador Udina, Captain Anderson | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Elcor | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Calyn | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Volus | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Din Korlack | None |
| Aliens: Council Races | Asari | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Embassy Receptionist | None |
| Technology | Computers: Virtual Intelligence (VI) | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Avina Terminal 1 | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Keepers | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Avina Terminal 2 | None |
| Technology | Mass Relays | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Avina Terminal 2 | None |
| Aliens: Extinct Races | Rachni | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Avina Terminal 3 | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Hanar | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Emporium Shopkeeper | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Krogan | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Barla Von | After Council hearing |
Secondary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Station: Presidium Ring | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Embassy Receptionist | None |
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Conventions | Citadel: Presidium | Inspection | Diplomatic Archive | None |
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Treaty of Farixen | Citadel: Presidium | Inspection | Diplomatic Archive | None |
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Station: Citadel Security Services (C-Sec) | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Executor Pallin | None |
| Technology | Credits ("Creds") | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Emporium Shopkeeper | None |
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Station: Wards | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Barla Von | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Krogan: Krogan Rebellions | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Avina Terminal 3 | None |
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Quarians: Pilgrimage | Citadel: Presidium | Dialogue | Tali | Save the quarian (Tali) |
Citadel: Tower
Citadel: Flux and Wards Access
Citadel: Lower Wards
Citadel: Security
Tower Codex Entries
Primary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens: Council Races | Salarians | Citadel: Tower | Dialogue | Captain Anderson | After Council hearing |
C-Sec Codex Entries
Primary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Quarians | Citadel: Security | Dialogue | Wrex | None |
| Weapons, Armor and Equipment | Small Arms | Citadel: Security | Inspection | Weapons Locker | None |
Secondary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ships and Vehicles | Starships: Dreadnought | Citadel: Security | Inspection | Tracking Terminal | None |
| Ships and Vehicles | Starships: Cruisers | Citadel: Security | Inspection | Tracking Terminal | None |
| Ships and Vehicles | Starships: Frigates | Citadel: Security | Inspection | Tracking Terminal | None |
| Ships and Vehicles | Starships: Fighters | Citadel: Security | Inspection | Tracking Terminal | None |
Lower Wards Codex Entries
Secondary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Communications: Administration | Citadel: Lower Wards | Inspection | Public Extranet Terminal | None |
Citadel: Upper Wards
Citadel: Docking Bays
Upper Wards Codex Entries
Primary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planets and Locations | Planets: Feros | Citadel: Upper Wards | Dialogue | Expat | None |
| Planets and Locations | Planets: Noveria | Citadel: Upper Wards | Dialogue | Expat | None |
Secondary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel and Galactic Government | Citadel Station: Serpent Nebula | Citadel: Upper Wards | Inspection | View of Nebula | None |
Docking Bays Codex Entries
Primary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens: Non-Council Races | Batarians | Citadel: Docking Bays | Dialogue | Captain Anderson | After becoming a Spectre |
| Planets and Locations | Uncharted Worlds | Citadel: Docking Bays | Dialogue | Captain Anderson | After becoming a Spectre |
Secondary Codex
| Category | Entry Name | Find Location | Found Via | Character/Object | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ships and Vehicles | Starships: Thrusters | Citadel: Docking Bays | Inspection | Normandy Thrusters | None |