Mass Effect 2 news stories for Admiral Hackett, Emily Wong, Hannah Shepard, Kate Bowman, Balak, and Corporal Toombs.
Admiral Hackett
- If your background is Ruthless, Admiral Hackett deals with protestors attacking the Shepard Memorial Flame on Torfan.
- If your background is Sole Survivor, Admiral Hackett plans a monument on Akuze in your honor.
- If your background is War Hero, Admiral Hackett obtains money from couples married at the Elysium memorial plaza for war veterans.
Emily Wong
Emily Wong is a reporter who covers events related to Shepard.
Hannah Shepard
If Shepard's background is Spacer, their mother, Hannah Shepard, may be involved in news stories.
Kate Bowman
Kate Bowman is an NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) who may appear in news stories.
Balak
Balak is an NPC who may be featured in news stories, potentially related to past conflicts.
Corporal Toombs
Corporal Toombs is an NPC who may appear in news stories.
Tips
- Pay attention to news reports to see how your choices and background affect the galaxy's perception of Shepard.
- These news stories often tie into previous events or character histories from Mass Effect 2.
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