For the record, private aren't non-coms. That's Corporal/Sergeant territory.

I had fun here thanks.

for some reason the number 1 explanation from Anderson here is at the bottom

thank god you summarized those side quests. It's a hell of a lot better than just dragging them out for no reason

misspelled Kryik

Good

I have been looking for a good Mass Effect fan fiction for a long time but most times the stories either become too AU or have some random OC inserts which replace everything that is good with Shepard.
This story is one of the only ones which stays away from all these pitfalls and actually makes me laugh about the Commander’s bad luck. Like Anderson noted several times in his notes, when I started the story Shepard came across as a fraud who is just lucky. But when you go ahead and actually read between the lines, you understand that he is actually a lot more grounded, self-sacrificing then he gives himself credit for. Moreover, there is no way someone misses the loots scattered about.
Thanks for this great story! I hope the rest of the parts are as good as this one.

I'm not Commander Shephard but this is my favorite fanfiction concept in the Citadel...

I just hope it's actually good, author.

Excellent story

Great work!

I can see Tali and Shep-Shep sitting on the tree doing romance stuff!

Like what our Hero would say, "We'll bang, okay?".

This was amazing. I was steered here from TVTropes, and I have to say, it was worth the time it took to get through. Your sense of humor is impeccable, and you've given Shepard a humanity most fan-fics usually lack. I know lots of people compare this to the "Ciaphis Cain" books, but honestly, I think the comparison is superficial only. Your Shepard is a very different character, and I like it. Great job!

I've been really enjoying this, I know the games quite well so I generally know what's coming but the humour makes for fun reading.

This chapter reminded me of the first time I played through this game. Thinking the Council were a) contradictory b) assholes they just told him previously that he had the authority to do what he wanted and to pursue Saren if he seriously thought he was a threat and to take whatever actions were necessary, returning to the Citadel they are now telling him the opposite and how the hell does Udina have any command over an Alliance officer or a Spectre, I remember wishing I could shoot Udina (I eventually got my wish lol)

Ah I love this guy.