The Secret Life of Commander Shepard:
A Dossier
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Disclaimer: This author in no way profits from the writing of this story. All characters, dialogue, or other referenced material from the Mass Effect trilogy belongs to Bioware.
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Commander Tempest Shepard is a psychotic biotic, terrible at tech, a notorious drunk, and the galaxy's last hope. If she were to look herself up in the Shadow Broker's files, what would she find?
This dossier follows her through the events of Mass Effect 2, and stars the same Shepard as 'Starlight'.
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Note: The typos are intentional due to much of this being Shepard's own writing. If it becomes too difficult to read due to typos, I can make adjustments.
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Commander Tempest Shepard [formerly Ava Shepard]
SSV Normandy SR2
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Extranet Activity:
SEARCH: Kaiden Alenko /MODIFIED/ Kaidan Alenko /MODIFIED/ Kaidan Alenko location
SEARCH: coping with death /MODIFIED/ near-death experiences
DOWNLOAD: Dealing With Near-Death Experiences [pamphlet]
SEARCH: Lazarus project /MODIFIED/ Lazarus /MODIFIED/ Lazarus Bible
DOWNLOAD: Christian Bible [book] /FILE DELETED/
DOWNLOAD: Asari Confessions: True Blue 26 [vid]
SUBSCRIPTION: Fornax Online Weekly Edition
SEARCH: galactic news
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Keystroke Log:
Dear diary, /LINE ERASE/ Dear Mom,
I know this is stupid. You're dead. I don't believe in any of that afterlife stuff, obviously. I mean, if anyone should know, that would be me. I'd like to think you're looking out for me from somewhere. I know better than that, but I'm writing to you anyway. Seemed better than writing stupid dear diary at least.
I've been dead for two years. what. the. fuck.
/TEXT FILE SAVED/
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Extranet Activity:
SEARCH: Commander Shepard /MODIFIED/ Commander Shepard death
SEARCH: Commander Shepard biography
DOWNLOAD: Commander Shepard: A Hero's Tragic Tale [book]
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Keystroke Log:
Dear Mom,
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I missed two years of my life. Of everyone's lives. What is Kaiden /PARTIAL LINE ERASE/ Kaidan going to think? What is everyone going to think?
God, Tali was like a little sister to me. When I saw her today at the colony (i forgot the name already. I am a bad person.) she was a completely different person than the girl I knew back then. That's when it hit me. Two years. TWO FUCKING YEARS GOOD GOD! the Normandy attack just feels like yesterday…
It makes me want to hurt someone. How fucking dare they take two years of my life from me?
And then Cerberus brings me back so I can work for them? I JUST WANT A BREAK. is that too much to ask?
I'm glad yuo aren't really reading this. I'm gonna be swearing a lot, and you were always getting onto me about that. Then again, I was only 16.
I saw tali on the colony we went to. She was all grown up and so cold, mom. She didn't believe it was me & she wouldnt come on my mission with me. God Tali was like a sister to me. I already lost one sister, do I have to lose 2? No one should have to go through this shit twice.
Of course, no one should have to go through half the bull I've been through.
Fuck the Collectors. Fuck them. Fuck collectors, fuck slavers, fuck mercs, and god damn it I know I shouldn't but fuck batarians too, while I'm at it. I want to slaughter something. I know that would shock you, but damn it, I just do.
Speaking of sisters, I promised Ash I would look after hers. I promised her, and what did I do? Get myself killed off asap. If I tried to message them now, they'd probably think it was a prank or something. May as well try tho.
At least joker is here.
/TEXT FILE SAVED/
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Chat Transcript:
TempestuousShep: WTF MIRANDA
MLaws: Commander?
TempestuousShep: why did you do it?
MLaws: I can't answer that question until you enlighten me as to what we're talking about.
TempestuousShep: YOU TOOK AWAY MY SCAR!1
MLaws: What scar?
TempestuousShep: my eyebrow one you bitch! it was sexy and dangerous
MLaws: My apologies, Commander. We didn't deem your scars to be worth reconstructing.
TempestuousShep: s'ok mir, we can fix that
TempestuousShep: come up to my quarters, bring a knife and medigel
TempestuousShep: I'll show you where
MLaws: I sincerely hope you're joking.
TempestuousShep: dammit Miranda im serious, I want that scar back
TempestuousShep: you're going to come up here and fix it
TempestuousShep: o and that's an order. ha.
MLaws: I'm going to pretend this conversation never happened.
[Conversation terminated by MLaws]
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Messages Sent:
From: Commander Shepard
To: Abby Williams, Lynn Williams, Sarah Williams
Abby, Lynn, and Sarah,
I'm guessing you're pretty shocked to hear from me. It's a long story but I've been dead /LINE ERASE/ sort of dead /LINE ERASE/ in a medical coma for a couple years. It's complicated and I'm not sure I even really understand it. The point is, I am alive, it's really me, and I would have sent you a message if I could.
How is everyth /LINE ERASE/ Please send me a message so I know you're all okay.
I'm on a mission, but I'll be sure to keep in touch.
Shepard
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Extranet Activity:
SEARCH: shakespeare tempest
DOWNLOAD: The Tempest [book]
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Keystroke Log:
I forgot to mention it before, Mom, but I settled on Tempest. You know, for a new name.
It seemed like the time for a change. and I thought you'd like this one.
/TEXT FILE SAVED/
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