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Poll: Just curious: Of all the "allies" the crew have had in Galaxy at War, who are your favourites? Not necessarily the most likeable, not necessarily the most badass, just... the best characters. You get three votes. Vote Now!
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Joined 10-23-10, id: 2587190, Profile Updated: 06-06-13
Author has written 4 stories for Mass Effect, and Dragon Age.

Ongoing Fics:

Mass Effect

Galaxy At War: N7

"Follow the N7 teams of the SSV Cambrai as they wage war on Cerberus and the Reapers."

Last time I updated my profile, I was talking about a hundred chapters, and five hundred reviews for Galaxy at War. Now, it's over four hundred chapters, and well past two thousand reviews. I can't tell you how enjoyable it is to write something people respond to this well, and the fans are what make Galaxy at War - all but half a dozen of the characters have been submitted by readers and reviewers. I'm not going to lie, Galaxy at War is in the wind-down now. You can only keep a story fresh for so long, and I'd rather give it a triumphant send-off than carry it on and start getting desperate. There are a few GaW-related side projects milling around my hard drive, though, and the main story isn't done just yet - I know we'll make five hundred, and I'm secretly hoping for six...

If you're checking out Galaxy at War, or just catching up, I'd also recommend referring to the below:

The Cambrai Files

"Delve into the personnel files of the "N7 ship", the SSV Cambrai. Companion story to Galaxy at War: N7."

Exactly what it says on the tin. The Cambrai Files grew from the idea of an "archive" of sorts, a record of all the characters used in Galaxy At War that readers new and old alike can refer to if they're struggling to remember who a minor character is, or want to make sense of a reference without delving through 400 chapters to find it. Currently not updating, because... well, there aren't any more characters to cover, but The Cambrai Files is ongoing as long as Galaxy at War is, and will be updating again soon.

Dragon Age

The Return

"With Kirkwall ablaze and the templars out for their blood, Hawke and her companions flee for the only safe refuge that remains - home, and the shores of Ferelden. Little do they know, a welcome party is already gathering on the coast. The Grey Wardens are ready to meet them..."

I'm not even entirely sure where this fic came from. I've always loved Dragon Age, and I think I was one of the few people who enjoyed Dragon Age II (mechanics aside, I loved the story, and I owe it a huge debt because it made me go out and buy the original...). I had enough of a fanbase for Galaxy at War at the time that I figured the jump to another Bioware staple would be pretty easy to make. I find it a little harder to write for The Return - the chapters are longer and more involved than the serial Galaxy at War - and updates are few and far between, but it's not on hiatus. I will still update when I can, because I really do like this story. Other Dragon Age projects are in the works, too...

Hiatus:

Mass Effect

Defiant To The End

"Because, you know, there just aren't enough alternate ending fics out there. This was a way of venting which turned into creative rambling, and thought I might as well throw it into the pile."

The first of three Shepard fics, and my first ever sojourn into Mass Effect writing, it deals with the "fourth option" most Mass Effect fans seemed to want during ME3's ending - Refuse! Unfortunately, I've hit a brick wall and all but abandoned this one in favour of Galaxy at War - I just can't seem to write Shepard and his crew, not to a degree I actually *like* publishing...

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The Heart Asks for Pleasure First by Chi Kyoku reviews
A month after taking down Saren, Shepard spends Christmas shore leave with her favourite turian C-Sec officer on the Citadel. Movies are watched, gifts are exchanged, and two war heroes celebrate their unlikely friendship.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 22 - Words: 74,232 - Reviews: 829 - Favs: 520 - Follows: 598 - Updated: 9/19/2018 - Published: 4/11/2012 - [Garrus V., J. Garson]
An Apostate's Abominable Guide to Kirkwall by Sparrow Nightrunner reviews
Kazar Surana had thought he'd escaped Templars, Warden duties, and all the drama that came with being a partial abomination when he'd fled Ferelden. He was even finding something close to peace among the Dalish. Then, Hawke happened. (A sequel to All Roads Lead to Denerim)
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 79,235 - Reviews: 285 - Favs: 294 - Follows: 361 - Updated: 9/30/2016 - Published: 1/25/2014 - Surana, unknown 1, Merrill
For Tomorrow We Die by ElectricZ reviews
ME2- After surviving the Omega Four Relay mission, the Normandy returns to find the galaxy in political turmoil. Cerberus has been exposed, humanity has lost its council seat, and the geth offer a peace that no one seems to desire. To complicate matters, the Reapers are coming. Most characters present. AU as it invalidates Mass Effect 3. Alternate ending begins chapter 71.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 74 - Words: 340,059 - Reviews: 957 - Favs: 863 - Follows: 691 - Updated: 12/15/2015 - Published: 12/29/2010 - Tali'Zorah, Legion, Shepard, Garrus V. - Complete
Uploaded by EditorialZombie reviews
Grayson Kovac despised video games. For the first time in years, he decided to playtest a new console as a favour to a friend, but ended up stuck in a Star Trek - Inception mash of situations. Now surrounded by ugly aliens and an unhinged guardian, he needs to find his way back to the real world and punch his friend. OCs needed - submit as review! REWRITTEN - START FROM CHAPTER 25
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 27 - Words: 58,707 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 10/12/2014 - Published: 1/4/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni, Miranda L., OC
Letters to Amaranthine by Sparrow Nightrunner reviews
A collection of letters found on the desk of Warden-Commander Percival Cousland after his abrupt, mysterious disappearance. (a sequel to All Roads Lead to Denerim)
Dragon Age - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 6,959 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 1/9/2014 - Published: 12/30/2013 - Cousland, Nathaniel H., Anders, Oghren - Complete
Priority: Crucible by Linneris reviews
Yet another alternate ending for Mass Effect 3. Faced with a choice between destroying and controlling the Reapers, Abigail Shepard takes a third option. (No starchild present. You didn't think he was real, did you?)
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 21,021 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 1/4/2014 - Published: 3/20/2012 - [J. Garson, Liara T'Soni] - Complete
The Tank Born Diaries by QueenyProductions reviews
Nine months have passed since the Reaper's destruction and Wrex leads the Krogan Union into a brighter future. But there will always be those who seek to destroy what they build, and Grunt and his newly reformed Aralakh Company will face these challenges head on if they are to secure the future of the krogan.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 35 - Words: 121,106 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 9/4/2013 - Published: 8/26/2012 - U. Grunt, U. Wrex, U. Bakara - Complete
Basalit-an by FenZev reviews
The Story of Hawke and the Arishok: The Unexpected Demands of the Qun. Hawke, a fierce warrior, and the Arishok, the leader of the Qun: two very different personalities work together to uncover the corruption within Kirkwall. As they learn about each other, a mutual respect turns into something more. Rated M for language and adult content. Co-writers Wintryone & LucienGrey.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 67,984 - Reviews: 212 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 7/17/2013 - Published: 2/15/2013 - [Arishok, unknown 1] Fenris, Tallis - Complete
All Roads Lead to Denerim by Sparrow Nightrunner reviews
All Origins may be true, but that doesn't mean it'll be easy to take out that pesky archdemon. Between a xenophobic Dalish, a reformed playboy, a mage prodigy with a bad temper, and others, getting through the Blight without strangling one another (or Alistair, for that matter) will be hard enough.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 156 - Words: 398,192 - Reviews: 1261 - Favs: 687 - Follows: 358 - Updated: 5/23/2013 - Published: 12/21/2012 - Complete
Arrhythmia In Synchronicity by Azrael Duke reviews
Hearts will beat on separate rhythms, until they come together. On a single asteroid in orbit around Terra Nova, two hearts slowly grow accustomed to each one's presence. OCs, little to no canon characters in this fic.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,867 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 2/2/2013 - Published: 1/29/2013
Assassin's Creed III : Revolution by DeathscytheVII reviews
Post AC 3 *SPOILERS*: It is 1789, Revolutionary France teeters on the brink of war and chaos, and Connor once again finds himself aligned against the Templar's plans for Europe. As he becomes more embroiled in the revolution, he finds himself questioning his beliefs more than ever, with an even more shocking thought weighing in his mind. Was Haytham right?
Assassin's Creed - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 38,575 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 1/30/2013 - Published: 12/26/2012 - Connor K.
Enemy Unknown by BlackBox Inc reviews
The aliens have arrived on earth and its up to the men and women of the XCom Project to combat them. Character submission are welcome, more information in Chapter One
X-Com - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 4 - Words: 18,626 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 1/24/2013 - Published: 12/18/2012
Apotheosis by EditorialZombie reviews
Sequel to Metamorphosis. 2182, 1 year after their resignation from the Alliance, Napier and Catherine, now C-Sec detectives, continue their search for a missing Colburn. With allies Garrus, Chellick, Zaeed and Tantus, the ex-N7s are determined to find the connection between Ceberus, Drake Frost, Colburn and Project Phoenix. Full summary of Metamorphosis in chapter 1.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Crime/Mystery - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,785 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Updated: 11/21/2012 - Published: 9/9/2012 - Garrus V., Zaeed M.
For Courage, Duty, and Honor by BlackBox Inc reviews
They all fought the Reaper War for different reason. Follow three N7s as they form a bond forged in the fires of war. Part One : Escape from Earth
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 48,775 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 8/7/2012
Metamorphosis by EditorialZombie reviews
Reboot of Second In Command. 2174- 16 year-old Miles Hutcherson escapes from his father and trains under Spectre Tantus Bexcal. From clueless teenager to bounty hunter to N7, he meets new friends, mentors, and faces old foes. With Ceberus lurking in the background, will he be able to stand up to those who want his life? Final chapter: Alternatives. See sequel, Apotheosis!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 37 - Words: 38,651 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 9/9/2012 - Published: 6/13/2012 - Zaeed M., Admiral Hackett - Complete
Mass Effect: Aces High by DC 4213 reviews
The Reapers have invaded and Shepherd is off to unite the Galaxy. But this isn't about him. This is about all those who fight on the frontlines and their triumphs and tragedies. Shuffle the Deck and Deal the Cards. Hope that hand is better than the Reapers! An ME3 Multiplayer fic. Rated for violence, soldier language, possible mature themes, and everything else about war.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,224 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 8/24/2012 - Published: 6/17/2012 - Admiral Hackett
Officer on Deck! by GypsyReaper reviews
Sequel to "Responsibility." C.O. is back! There's comedy, comfort, and chaos as the kitten brings havoc aboard the Normandy and her crew, as told through a series of one-shots. Rated T for implied adult situations and language. FemShep X Garrus.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 51,833 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 8/15/2012 - Published: 3/29/2012 - U. Grunt - Complete
Commander Shepard is Easily Distracted by Knightfall1138 reviews
Earth is burning, and Commander Shepard is the galaxy's only hope for repelling the Reaper invasion. Perfect time to catch a movie.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 16 - Words: 31,837 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 6/29/2012 - Published: 4/2/2012 - Shepard, Marauder Shields - Complete
Second in command by EditorialZombie reviews
Captain Miles Colburn, XO of the SR2. When his dark past catches up with him, will he lose everything? OC story. AU as of ME1. Takes place in ME3/post ME3/aftermath. Original ending. No ghostboy/colourcoded options. NOT an SI/time-warp/xbox story. Details/pairings in chap 1. POVs vary widely. Thanks for reading!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 47 - Words: 69,457 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 6/18/2012 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Ashley W., Shepard - Complete
Commander Shepard, You've Got Mail by Chi Kyoku reviews
Every day, starting when Garrus rejoins C-Sec up until the destruction of the Normandy, Shepard and Garrus exchange emails. After all, good friends stay in touch.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 27 - Words: 42,626 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 608 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 4/10/2012 - Published: 2/26/2012 - [Garrus V., J. Garson]
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Annihilation by ElectricZ reviews
ME3- Shepard is about to ruin the entire galaxy for everybody. Only Harbinger can save us now. Written before the EC, contains spoilers for ME3. T for language.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,946 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 59 - Published: 3/27/2012 - Shepard, Harbinger - Complete
Mass Reactions by Subject 0 reviews
A fun series of one-shots with the Normandy crew and their feedback on the billion and one things in the galaxy.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 11,525 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 2/21/2012 - Published: 9/29/2011
The Last Warden by bamftastik reviews
What if the Warden had died during their origin story? What if Alistair found himself alone, facing the task of uniting Ferelden against the Blight? How would things differ? What would happen to the others?
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 36 - Words: 106,334 - Reviews: 256 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 7/27/2010 - Published: 2/23/2010 - Alistair, Morrigan - Complete
Tomorrow's Dawn by ElectricZ reviews
ME2- Legion has been destroyed in battle, much to Tali's relief. When tasked with recovering the geth's memory, her feelings may prevent her from fulfilling her duties until she learns why it's so important. Most characters present. Ends with chapter 8, with alternate replacement ending in chaps 9-10. (Original, pre-FTWD version. If coming from Dancer in the Dark, see the remaster)
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 10 - Words: 28,445 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 421 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 7/6/2010 - Published: 5/9/2010 - Tali'Zorah, Legion, Shepard - Complete
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Galaxy at War: N7 reviews
Follows the N7 teams of the SSV Cambrai as they wage war on Cerberus and the Reapers. See the first chapter for details on submitting your own characters to the storyline . Mild coarse language/depictions of wartime violence.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 532 - Words: 694,563 - Reviews: 2933 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 283 - Updated: 8/6/2014 - Published: 4/5/2012 - OC
The Cambrai Files reviews
Delve into the personnel files of the "N7 ship", the SSV Cambrai. Companion story to Galaxy at War: N7
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 46 - Words: 16,145 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 1/14/2014 - Published: 5/10/2012 - OC
The Return reviews
With Kirkwall ablaze and the templars out for their blood, Hawke and her companions flee for the only safe refuge that remains - home, and the shores of Ferelden. Little do they know, a welcome party is already gathering on the coast. The Grey Wardens are ready to meet them... Post-DAII. F!Hawke, M!Cousland.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 8 - Words: 27,744 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 1/3/2014 - Published: 6/5/2012 - unknown 1, Cousland
Defiant To The End reviews
Because, you know, there just aren't enough alternate ending fics out there. This was a way of venting which turned into creative rambling, and thought I might as well throw it into the pile. ME3 During/Post Ending. On Hiatus.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 14 - Words: 15,734 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 5/12/2012 - Published: 4/3/2012 - Shepard, Garrus V.