It has been a round year since Matteo Lorien Shepard dealt with Mother Ne'rra by weakening the Asari Order. Her vision for the galaxy was interrupted by him. In addition, Shepard got rid of quite a few influential people in the criminal underworld - and more. And all this at the behest of Mother Ne'rra , who felt firsthand what it was like to be betrayed.

When , Shepard looked out the window at the orbit of his home planet Earth from his room. Grand Admiral Jane Shepard along with General Lan and Admiral Hackett were discussing matters on just Commander Shepard. Jane was standing in the middle of the conferee room and the two important officials were on a hologram.

"Do you really think , that your nephew can be trusted? Let me remind you , he was a mercenary for some goddess and almost gave away the location of our planet. So I ask again, Grand Admiral - is it a good idea to trust Commander Matteo Lorien Shepard."

Jane as befits a Grand Admiral squared her shoulders "My nephew was lost. I will remind you , he fought on numerous fronts of the Republic and was betrayed by his own clone troop. Now he has returned to his normal health and is fighting in the name of the greater good. He is fighting in our name gentlemen - do not forget how much he has done for us'

"I'll agree with you,Admiral." - Hackett said - Shepard and his family are noble warriors and loyal soldiers. Everyone in his lineage has fought on the front lines , well unless there is something I don't know about your family."

Jane looked at Admiral Hackett with her shoulders not lowered. "My family is a family of warriors I will agree with you. My brother meaning my nephew's father gave his life so that we humanity would continue to live and enjoy life. So when you ask me if I trust Matteo. The answer is : Yes , I trust him and will even risk my rank if you do not trust me."

Hackett and Lane looked at each other - they knew that Jane Shepard was the toughest woman this side of the galaxy. She was not another 'Woke Feminist' but a strong woman coping in the toughest of times. Hackett looked at Shepard.

"If you say so. Let's hope you've thought it all through Admiral." After a moment, Hackett and Lane disappeared from the hologram, leaving Jane alone. The Grand Admiral looked down - may the Force be with her.

In 17 BBY, the Empire began to tighten its fist on the galaxy more and more. Many planets rebelled against the new regime but suffered a humiliating defeat showing the entire galaxy , that it is not worth messing with a regime built on the ruins of the Republic. But in the depths of space, the Systems Aliance were gathering a powerful fleet , which will oppose the Evil Empire. Ordinary soldiers call it a massive attack , but some people call it .

                                                                      ALLIANCE WARS

SSV Normandy-SR2 flew through space. The ship's pilot Jeff 'Joker' Moreau' along with his android EDI were doing numerous procedures.

"Hyperdrive on. EDI enter planet coordinates."

A figure dressed in N7 armor made of beskar was walking to the bridge . On his right side dangled a lightsaber . Under his arms were two berreta pistols . On his back was an N7 Valkyria blaster . On his shoulders were two hidden blades and on the back of his right leg was a beskar combat knife . When , he walked every officer saluted him. He arrived at the site looking at the stars.

"Coordinates entered. Initiating hyperspace jump procedure."

'Joker' began typing various commands on the panel. EDI helped speed them up. After a while, a blue tunnel made of stripes began to form. After a while the SSV Normandy jumped into hyperspace.

During the hyperspace flight, the 'Joker' began to give data after the jump.

"Engines operational. Navigation systems operational. Other systems ... operational . Silent flight mode engaged. Drift just below 1500K.

"The Admiral will be delighted" Agent Adrien Kandros said coolly. He then left the bridge.

"I hate that type" Joker muttered.

" Kandros praised you , so you hate him" Edi stated.

"You know how it is the only person on whom the fate of everyone depends solely on you. No that's good , because you wouldn't want to be in my shoes EDI." Joker answered coolly and with gentle aggression. Then Shepard , who had returned from a conversation with navigator Gallagher, entered the bridge.

"I agree. Joker should get more respect." Matteo supported the pilot. A smile appeared on Jeff's face.

You see EDI. Even Matteo supports me."

"Joker , report" the voice of Grand Admiral Shepard came from the loudspeaker. Joker's smile disappeared and he took on a serious expression.

"All systems normal. Engines are fine. We will exit hyperspace in two hours. Aha , Kandros went to you ."

"He's already here Lieutenant. Tell the Commander Matteo , that he is to meet me" Jane ordered . Joker shook his head gently - how come Kandros got there so quickly. Jane Shepard hung up. Joker looked at Matteo

"Did you hear, Commander?"

"I'm on my way " Matteo answered as he left the bridge. He then walked through the navigation center and approached the elevator. He pressed the button - the elevator had arrived. Shepard stepped inside. The doors closed. The elevator began to descend.

The elevator descended to a lower level. Matteo stepped out of it and saw the canteen - a place where people were having a meal. Just two people were eating. Further to the right was the infirmary-this is where anyone could come if they had any injuries. To the left was the office of Grand Admiral Jane Shepard. Across from that was the corridor leading to the conferee room. This is where Matteo Shepard went.

Upon arriving at his destination, the door from the confessional hall opened. Matteo stepped inside and saw a Turian looking at a blank screen. He was white in color , with a red line crossing his face. He was dressed in black armor with red decorations. On his back were two blaster rifles. Shepard approached him. Kandros turned to him.

"Finally we come face to face Commander," he said.

"Where's the Admiral?" Matteo asked changing the subject.

"He'll be here in a little while. He's talking to Arla Jareni and Lieutenant Agatha Da Costa. It's about the mission

"Taking the Jedi on this mission is foolish. We will attract the attention not only of the Empire but also of the Inquisition. You would agree with me wouldn't you?" Shepard looked at Adrien. Turanin turned his head in his direction. Adrien has been an experienced citadel council agent for many years. Previously, he was a C-Sec agent, and like the others, was in charge of policing the Citadel. Soon his talent was noticed by the council. After being accepted by the council, he took lessons from Garrus Vakarian until he eventually became an agent of the Citadel Council himself. At first he was reluctant to accept joining aboard the 'Normandy' but upon hearing that Commander Shepard's son would be there he immediately changed his mind.

"As far as I'm concerned the Jedi should be in hiding. They should stay low , secretly get together and rebuild the Jedi order. Yes , they will not only survive and avoid the Inquisition , but also build a future for new generations. Just like in that Assasin's Creed games : the Assassin Order hid from the Templars and secretly weakened their enemy. This is how it should work. For some Jedi, the Jedi principles have gotten in too much and they continue to save others instead of hiding. Sometimes you humans and other races can't think sometimes."

"Was that last sentence racist?" Matteo looked at him more. Adrien rolled his eyes.

" Did I say I am racist? I've lived longer than you Shepard and in my life I've seen many races that more or better evolved. Forgive me , but this is how I see the world.

"What do you think about people?" Matteo started a new topic.

"You people sometimes either go forward or backward. Sometimes I don't understand your thinking - I'm not talking about wars or genders because even for me it's complicated. But , tell me , with current human reasoning - if I introduce myself as a millionaire and my pronouns are millionaire / rich , can I go to the bank and request a million dollars in my account , and I am just an ordinary person living in New York or there Niles or Washington and I work for an average salary." Kandros said shocking Matteo. It was . . . even good for an alien.

"You surprised me Kandros , I must admit. The answer is no because that's not how it works in our world," Matteo answered.

"I thought like a human. And please call me Adrien. I don't like someone saying my name" Turian scratched the back of his neck.

"I understand . . . . Adrien. You can also call me by name," Matteo said. Adrien smiled.

"I'm glad , we understand each other."

Then Grand Admiral Jane Shepard entered the room. In her hand was a mug filled with coffee.

"I think it's time to tell the Commander the truth," she said.

"I agree," Adrien began - we plan to give you a team.

"And not just any team. A talented team , one that will do any task and no matter how" Jane finished. Matteo looked at his aunt.

"I knew , you didn't say something ," he said.

"Yes , I kept it a secret. Me and Kandros have been planning this for a long time," Jane admitted.

"And that's all we're here for - to tell me , you have a team for me. You don't know if you don't aunt , but I can act alone." Shepard muttered.

"Mhm I'll deny what you said. Before you came back to us you had a team of these people," Jane walked over to the screen panel and turned it on. The characters Matteo worked with appeared on the screen.

"Eli Henderson , Kira Nes ora 'Rosalia' are the people you worked with before. Henderson is unavailable , Kira is here and Rosalia is destroyed and there is little chance of being repaired again. That's why I, along with Agent Adrien Kandros, have assembled a team , which can help you achieve your goal." Jane explained. Matteo rolled his eyes.

"He sent me information about them to my computer. Let's get to the mission rather," the commander said. Jane nodded and the screen displayed a planet.

"Ryloth- A planet inhabited by twi'lek. It is here that the Imperial convoy is transporting attention attention slaves! Your goal will be not only to stop the convoy , but also to destroy the nearby checkpoint. Then you will attack the factory with the help of our concat. Is everything clear?" Jane explained. Shepard and Kandros nodded their heads.

"Joker , how much time is left?" The Grand Admiral asked the pilot through the communicator.

"Half an hour until departure from hyperspace ma'm," the pilot informed. Matteo and Adrien left the conference room leaving Jane Shepard alone . It was time to get ready for battle.