<br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Commander Shepard<strong></strong></strong></span></div><br/><div class="floatright">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/deadliestfiction/images/0/06/Shepard.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120320203336)</div><br/><strong>Current Occupation:</strong>After defeating the Reapers in his Home World, Commander Shepard became a fleet Admiral for the Dynasty. He has since been dishonorably discharged from the military, and is set to be executed.<br/><br/><strong>Home World Information:</strong>Shepard comes from a futuristic, Sci-Fi Home World. His universe was once plagued by a immensely powerful AI race known as the Reapers. Enormous battleship sized beings who floated out in dark space, waiting for humanity and the many alien races of the galaxy to grown “too advanced” before returning with the intent of purging the entire galaxy. So that the cycle could start again.<br/><br/>The different races banded together in defense of their homes. Shepard, a Spectre (elite agent) of the Citadel Council was given command of the Normandy. Over time, he formulated a crew each of whom held unique abilities and attributes that helped them battle threats to the galaxy. Eventually, Shepard and his crew succeeded in destroying the Reapers. Bringing peace once again to his Home World<br/><br/><strong>Appearance/Style Description:</strong>*You can make your appearance more modern, or completely different from the game character. Also, feel free to add something changing how they look to make them more physically attractive.<br/><br/><strong>Sexuality</strong>: Heterosexual, see player O&O<br/><br/><strong>Personality:</strong>WIP<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong>After defeating the Reapers, Shepard was promoted to an Admiral position within the Dynasty military. Retiring from the Alliance military of his Home World, Shepard set off to expand his efforts of “defending the galaxy” to all Home Worlds, rather than just his own. Initially this decision made perfect sense to Commander Shepard. The stories told about the Dominion smoke of this mysterious entity in with a very similar terror associated with the Reapers. Their methods seemed similar as well. Shepard had seen first hand during his trials in his Home World what happened if all peoples did not put their personal agendas to the side in favor of a single, unified goal. Given a fleet, and a new crew, Shepard went about enforcing the will of the Empress all across the various galaxies.<br/><br/>Nearly two-centuries later, Shepard finally started to realize that “working for the Dynasty” was not at all the same thing as “defending the galaxy”. Without a imminent threat, his operations seemed to focus almost exclusively repressing some anti-Empress organization which had grown too powerful in the eyes of the Dynasty. For much longer than Shepard would care to admit, he played the good soldier and (with a great deal of effectiveness) eliminated upstart resistance movements. Hundreds of bloody battles later, Shepard had sacrificed a great deal in the service of the Dynasty. Roughly 30% of his body and internal organs had been replaced by cybernetic enhancements. He had become jaded and cold, retreating in to his own head as a means to cope with the fact that he was no longer doing the work of a Hero. But ultimately unable to renounce the organization he'd fought so long to protect and serve. As a high profile Champion in their service, many of the new recruits looked to him as a role model.<br/><br/>Eventually the Dynasty made the choice for him. Whether suspecting his potential for treachery, or because Shepard had become too influential outside of his given ranks responsibilities, Commander Shepard was arrested aboard his flagship The Trident. He tried to fight his way free, but was inevitably captured while attempting to board an escape vessel.<br/><br/><strong>Current Situation:</strong><br/><br/><strong>Weapon:</strong>Shepard has the arsenal of assault rifles, pistols, sniper rifles and shotguns you are able to acquire during the Mass Effect games. These are his normal “go to” weapons when he is not in a life threatening battle. See Special Powers for his more powerful weapons.<br/><br/>(http://orig03.deviantart.net/6311/f/2012/088/c/9/commander_shepard_by_donabruja-d4uaoe9.jpg)<br/><br/><br/><strong>Special Powers:</strong>You may feel free to invent a appropriate amount of custom powers for your character, that fit with their theme and game. I would not pick more than 3.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Cybernetic Arms</span>(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/7/74963/1415665-deus_ex_human_revolution_concept_art_11.jpg) - Shepards arms have been replaced with the best cybernetic replacements that the Dynasty could buy. Shepard has a replacement arsenal that can extend out of from his arms. See details below:<br/><br/>Retractable Vibroblade from the Star Wars Universe<br/>Grenade Launcher<br/>Avenger Assault Rifle<br/><br/><strong>Strengths:</strong><br/><br/>Military Training – Shepard has been a member of the military his entire, extensive life. He is a proficient combatant in all forms of warfare.<br/><br/>Knowledge of the Dynasty – The majority of Shepards career was spent in the service of the Dynasty. He has gained a vast knowledge on their inner workings, methods, and organizations.<br/><br/>Cybernetic Enhancements – Shepards technological enhancements have removed a great deal of the normal human limitations in regards to strength, stamina, perception and dexterity.<br/><br/><strong>Weaknesses:</strong><br/><br/>Robotic Body Parts – A large part of Shepard is now made of machine parts. Most importantly both of his arms and eyes, which are obviously necessary in a fight. If these are disabled via the use of EMP or other alternative means, he is essentially crippled.<br/><br/>Wanted Man – Shepard is in the unique situation where he does not have a place he can feel safe. In the eyes of most people the atrocities he committed while in service to the Dynasty make him a monster. Similarly, the Dynasty wants him dead. So, the man is both recognizable both in looks and title, and most powerful players want to kill him.<br/><br/>Stubborn Confidence – Shepard is very much a “means to an end” type of leader. He is stubborn to a fault, and usually believes that his insight and wisdom are paramount above others.