Dossier: The Veteran (Zaeed - DLC)
Recruit Zaeed, "The Veteran," through his dedicated DLC mission, "Dossier: The Veteran." This character is introduced via Downloadable Content (DLC). In the original Mass Effect 2, accessing Zaeed required the "Cerberus Network" DLC. The Legendary Edition includes all DLC content by default, making Zaeed and his mission readily available.
For players of the original Mass Effect 2, the "Cerberus Network" DLC was essential. This involved registering an account on social.bioware.com, redeeming a Cerberus network code, and then downloading and installing the DLC. The "Cerberus Network" DLC was provided at no cost.
The mission to recruit Zaeed is titled "Dossier: The Veteran." It is one of the dossier missions that contribute to building your squad. While it is a DLC mission, it follows the general pattern of recruitment missions. It's recommended to recruit Mordin early to benefit from Research Lab upgrades on the Normandy.
The main story of Mass Effect 2 allows for continued gameplay after its completion, meaning DLC missions like Zaeed's can be undertaken at various points, even after finishing the primary narrative.
In the Legendary Edition, all previously DLC-exclusive content, including Zaeed, is integrated into the main game, simplifying access to this squad member.