Mass Effect 4 Should Leave the Normandy Behind

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Since its inception in 2007, Mass Effect has built a legacy of true greatness, despite stumbling at a handful of important hurdles, and fans hope to see the legacy carry on in Mass Effect 4. Commander Shepard's desperate quest to save the galaxy from an ancient threat rivals the likes of Star Wars for visual and narrative quality, and takes so many cues from Star Trek when it comes to exploration, but has a human touch that neither aforementioned franchise can boast. The unlikely cast of misfit Normandy crew mates are at the center of the trilogy's charm, and though it may end on a sour note, Mass Effect 3 provides so many conclusions that fans were so eager for when the series started all those years ago.

Hopping between star clusters can be done within the time it takes for the often-too-ambitious games to load, but in the story this is made possible by Shepard's most loyal companion, The Normandy. It's a ship that is littered with all the best technology and advancements, often covering the mistakes that Mass Effect's sublime supporting characters have a tendency to make. It's built a personality of its own, but as the franchise is set to return in Mass Effect 4, the valiant and heroic Normandy should be left on the bench.

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The Normandy has a while to go before it reaches the universal reverence of the Millennium Falcon or USS Enterprise, but to fans of the Mass Effect license it's thoroughly deserving of a similar cultural status. It's plucky, and makes the daunting task of stopping the Reapers not only possible, but comfortable, with living quarters that rival any mid-tier hotel suite. Crew mates litter the main battery, engine room, and the storage