makes Commander Shepard a character whose opinions hold weight. However, there are plenty of situations where Shepard is put in a position where they need to make a decision, but the best choice to make might not be clear at that moment, and the consequences of that choice aren't revealed until later. On the other hand, some situations don't exactly have meaningful consequences or impact on the overall narrative of. In fact, it often seems like most of Shepard's choices aren't as impactful as they might feel while making the choice.
One group in that seems to hinder Shepard more than help them is the Council, which is supposed to have the best interests of the galaxy in mind when they make decisions. While they bestow Spectre status on Shepard, it feels like they work against Shepard more than they help them in most other cases. That's why the decision to finally have some effect on the Council by placing a new member on it to represent humanity can feel like a turning point, but the reality is that it might not be that meaningful.
Udina is a more typical politician compared to Shepard's other option of Anderson. Because Udina has a rather hostile attitude towards Shepard, it might not feel like he would be an option who would offer help if Shepard requested any, which is frustrating considering how often the Council ignores Shepard in the first game alone. Luckily, there isn't too much that Udina affects in while on the Council.
Miranda has undergone a unique process in her past that made her who she is, and it’s shocking that more people wouldn’t do the same if they could.
The biggest downside would be that he's against giving Shepard Spectre status again, but he can be overruled if the Council was saved in. His hostility lasts into , but fades as bigger issues take priority, and he grows frustrated that he's unable to receive support for the Alliance to reclaim Earth after the Reaper invasion in the game's opening. However, his position on the Council in doesn't
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