Mass Effect 2 Cut Content/Citadel Voicelines

The following information is drawn from cut content and is not to be considered canon in any way.

The following dialogues, cut from Mass Effect 2, are generally related to the Citadel and its missions. They are shown here in approximate chronological order.

Annotation: "|" means the line would play according to squadmates present, listed in priority order if the source is accurate.

Tabber annotations:

(Par): Paragon answer, top-right of the dialogue wheel
(Neu): Neutral answer, center-right of the dialogue wheel
(Ren): Renegade answer, bottom-right of the dialogue wheel
(Inv): Investigate answer, center-left of the dialogue wheel
(P Inv): Contextual Paragon or Neutral answer to an Investigate, top-left of the dialogue wheel
(R Inv): Contextual Renegade or Neutral answer to an Investigate, bottom-left of the dialogue wheel
(Cha): Charm answer, top-left of the dialogue wheel
(Int): Intimidate answer, bottom-left of the dialogue wheel

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Audio: Sergeant Haron Cut Dialogue SnippetFile:Harron.ogg

Note: some conversations with Sergeant Haron were cut from the game, but can be accessed if the player visits the Presidium before encountering Haron (which is normally impossible). One of these conversations mentions Executor Pallin's death in the Battle of the Citadel, which would conflict with the events of Mass Effect: Inquisition. The following reconstruction is accurate. Additionally, Zaeed's initial remark ("Oh, please.") never plays in-game due to being the lowest priority; the other squadmate's remark would always be heard instead.

File source: Mass Effect 2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_100Transition_LOC_INT.pcc or Mass Effect Legendary Edition/Game/ME2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_100Transition_LOC_INT.pcc

Characters always present:

Characters optionally present:

| Miranda Lawson: Obviously security has tightened since you were last here.
| Jacob Taylor: Figured they'd say something about our weapons.
| Samara: They are too comfortable – they trust their security to machines.
| Kasumi Goto: I swear to god I didn't touch anything.
| Grunt: What is this crap?
| Garrus Vakarian: Looks like they've tightened up security.
| Tali'Zorah: Not exactly the welcome I remember.
| Legion: Metal detectors are inconvenient.
| Jack: Shit. That's just great.
| Mordin Solus: Weapons detectors? Don't remember those from last time I was here. Upgraded security.
| Thane Krios: Perhaps coming armed was an error.
| Zaeed Massani: Oh, please.

Haron: Shut it down. Spectre. I apologize for the inconvenience, but would you mind stepping through this door?

Shepard: Is there a problem?
Haron: No, [sir/ma'am]. Captain Bailey heard you might be coming through. He wanted to meet you before you got lost in the crowds.

Shepard: What do you want?
Haron: Captain Bailey heard you might be coming through. He wanted to meet you before you got lost in the crowds.

Shepard: I'm cleared to be here. C-Sec didn't get the memo?
Haron: Actually, we did. We were hoping to flag you down on your way in. Captain Bailey hoped you'd speak with him.

Haron: Shut it down. Commander Shepard? Sorry. Officially, [sir/ma'am], only C-Sec are allowed to have weapons on the Citadel now.

Shepard: But I'm an exception, right?
Haron: Heh. Actually, you are. We got word from the C-Sec Executor's office that you should be allowed to keep your weapons.

Shepard: You expect me to believe the criminals here are unarmed?
Haron: No, there's still plenty of guns floating around on the black market. We got word from the C-Sec Executor's office that you should be allowed to keep your weapons.

Shepard: Don't tell me you're going to take my guns. The people at Noveria tried that once. Didn't work.
Haron: Oh, don't worry. We got word from the C-Sec Executor's office that you should be allowed to keep your weapons.

Shepard: That's surprising. Executor Pallin didn't seem to like me last time I was here.
Haron: Pallin? He was killed by geth in the Battle of the Citadel. C-Sec's current commander is Decian Chellick. He said you tend to find trouble, and you need to be armed.
| Garrus Vakarian: Chellick as Executor? Safe, but not the choice I'd have made.
| Miranda Lawson: He sounds observant.
| Mordin Solus: Accurate. Likely a good executor.
| Jacob Taylor: Sounds about right.
Haron: If you don't mind, Captain Bailey hoped to speak with you. He's our station commander.

Shepard: I'll see what he wants.
Haron: I appreciate that, Commander.

Shepard: The last time I was here, I was saving this place from Sovereign. Is it that important?
Haron: Well, no. It's just that a lot changed while you were.. [sic] gone. He thought you might want some familiarization. If you want to see him, he's just beyond these scanners, on your right.

Shepard: Where can I find him?
Haron: Just beyond the scanners, on the right.

(End of conversation)

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Audio: Presidium Groundskeeper DialogueFile:Presidium Groundskeeper Cut Content.ogg

Note: while technically functional, these voicelines belonging to the Presidium groundskeeper in the Dark Star lounge are never heard in-game as he cannot be interacted with outside of Citadel: Krogan Sushi. The following transcription is accurate.

File source: Mass Effect 2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_310Lounge_LOC_INT.pcc or Mass Effect Legendary Edition/Game/ME2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_310Lounge_LOC_INT.pcc

Character present

Presidium Groundskeeper

Presidium Groundskeeper: Good evening, human. It is evening, isn't it? Without day and night, I lose track.

Presidium Groundskeeper: I shipped in from Palaven last month. I'm still getting my bearings.

Presidium Groundskeeper: It was hard to leave everything behind, but the pay's very good here.

Presidium Groundskeeper: You'd be surprised how much a trained horticulturalist can earn here.

Presidium Groundskeeper: There are many turian plant species used as decoration on the Presidium. It's my job to keep them healthy.

Presidium Groundskeeper: The nicest thing about being on the Citadel has to be the drinks.

Presidium Groundskeeper: You might not believe it, but my species hasn't invented many intoxicants.

Presidium Groundskeeper: I'm constantly amazed by human creativity when it comes to brewing and distilling.

Presidium Groundskeeper: You ever had quarian "thruster fuel?" Must be 99% alcohol. I think they distill it from raw antimatter. Antimatter alcohol.

(Only if Shepard is male) Presidium Groundskeeper: Every time I come in here, some asari asks me to dance. First of all, turians don't dance. Second of all, asari have those funny bumps that get in the way.

(Only if Shepard is female) Presidium Groundskeeper: Excuse me for asking, but... you're a female, right? You've got those funny bumps. Like an asari.

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Note: these partial voicelines point to the game merchant in the Wards having a dialogue during Citadel: Crime in Progress. The wording of the dialogue options may not be accurate.

File source: Mass Effect 2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_300UpperWing_LOC_INT.pcc or Mass Effect Legendary Edition/Game/ME2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub_300UpperWing_LOC_INT.pcc

Characters present

Commander Shepard
Unnamed salarian game vendor

Game vendor: Is there something I can help you with?

Shepard: Just browsing, thanks.
Game vendor: Would you like to preorder "Ba[70 to 110 characters remaining]

Shepard: A volus was here not too lo[30 to 60 characters remaining]
Game vendor: Not that I saw. He didn't pur[19 characters remaining] He came in from the shop near [60 characters remaining] Don't forget we sell gift codes!

(End of conversation)

Dialogues between Lors and Unknown Person[]

Note: these voicelines were retranscribed directly from the text string file. The wording is accurate.

File source: Mass Effect 2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioGame_INT.tlk or Mass Effect Legendary Edition/Game/ME2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioGame_INT.tlk: 193939 - 193940; 194481 - 194501

Characters present:

Lors
Unnamed person

Unknown person: Quit your complaining, Lors. You never had it so good on Omega.
Lors: If by good you mean long boring days moving boxes... then, yeah.
Unknown person: At least here you know your next meal is coming. You're not worried about getting shanked at every turn.
Lors: I liked the uncertainty. This place is too... stale.
Unknown person: Then go back. Just don't expect me to follow you.
Lors: You know damn well I can't. T'Loak would skin me alive if I set foot on Omega again.
Unknown person: Right. So stop whining and help me with these crates.

Lors: Hey, what happened to you last night?
Unknown person: Ha. Thanks for noticing. What, I had a few... distractions.
Lors: Same here... but mine turned out to be an undercover cop. Caught me trying to go unlicensed.
Unknown person: You're kidding!
Lors: Nope... spent the night at the station, sleeping it off.
Unknown person: Damn... you should've told her you were just looking to trade something.
Lors: I tried it... she said trade laws don't cover items of that size.
Unknown person: Ah, Lors... only you.

Unknown person: Nah... I'm not wasting my money on stocks and bonds... it's all just pretend credits.
Lors: My buddy says it's a sure thing. Like betting a rigged fight.
Unknown person: Yeah, 'cause that's never gone wrong.
Lors: C'mon. You wanna work this job the rest of your life?
Unknown person: No. That's why I'm not after that kind of trouble. I'm saving what little I've got.
Lors: You're gonna regret it... when I'm sipping champagne up with them... and you're still down here.
Unknown person: I'll believe it when I see it, Lors. Till then... just get working. You're not rich yet.

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While some reports were simply cut from the final version, due to bugs relating to choices in the original game, some Galactic News bulletins either play the incorrect outcome or don't show up altogether. This is addressed in Mass Effect Legendary Edition, where the bugs have been fixed.

File sources: Mass Effect 2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub.pcc or Mass Effect Legendary Edition/Game/ME2/BioGame/CookedPC/BioD_CitHub.pcc

Character present:

News presenter

Present in the Legendary Edition[]

News presenter: Biomedical firm Sirta Foundation is reporting a medical breakthrough against a new strain of inter-species influenza. The development comes as a result of samples contaminated during a biotic attack against their research center two years ago. Fortunately, there were few casualties.

News presenter: The asari Sha'ira, more commonly known as the Consort, has declined to name the next race likely to gain Council membership. However, she suggested an announcement could come soon.

News presenter: A Council inquiry has concluded that a combat VI that went rogue on Luna was not intentionally upgraded to full AI status. Alliance members have maintained that the VI was for combat-testing purposes only. Given these findings, it is unlikely any charges will be filed.

News presenter: Charles Saracino says he is pleased to see Terra Firma gaining seats in the recent parliamentary elections. He promises continuing pro-human changes.

News presenter: Charles Saracino, leader of the Terra Firma party and former Alliance Parliament candidate, has pled guilty to tax evasion. He is in custody pending sentencing.

News presenter: Alliance officials have secured a valuable mining facility on Nonuel. The base had once belonged to a criminal warlord known only as Darius. After Darius died several years ago, a number of factions tried and failed to claim the mining center.

News presenter: Element zero production is up in the Plutus system and so are prices, as the area's leader, Lord Darius, has made new trade demands. Alliance officials say they will uphold their treaty obligations in this matter.

Cut in both versions[]

News presenter: Alliance military officials are prepared to announce new weapons upgrades, the result of data obtained from the geth attack on Eden Prime years ago.

News presenter: Salarian marksman Velan Foris thinks he has a shot at beating Commander Shepard's long-standing record at Pinnacle Station. Tune in tonight to watch live.

News presenter: Is the Shadow Broker's criminal empire collapsing? C-SEC officials detected emergency transactions from businesses tied to the mysterious figure. Financial broker Barla Von, linked as a possible Shadow Broker source, was recently found dead. Authorities suspect that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

News presenter: An Eldfell-Ashland mining facility has stopped production after attacks which may be related to Collector artifacts.

News presenter: A massive Blood Pack offensive nearly resulted in numerous deaths on Illium. The angry krogan were apparently launching a punitive attack on a Mr. Thax. Mr. Thax, a businessman operating on Illium, was relieved that damage was avoided and has pledged to cooperate with any resulting investigation.

News presenter: Eclipse mercenaries have denied involvement in acts of piracy against cargo freighters in the Terminus systems. This legal setback threatens Eclipse's lisence on those worlds where their presence remains legal.

News presenter: Eldfell-Ashland is investigating reports of sabotage at a facility in the Solveig system. Damage to the magnetic field around the facility nearly resulted in numerous fatalities due to unchecked solar radiation.

News presenter: Eldfell-Ashland is investigating reports of sabotage at a facility in the Solveig system. A solar storm erupting from Soveig annihilated the facility. A malfunctioning magnetic field generator left the colony vulnerable to the deadly solar radiation.

News presenter: Eldfell-Ashland is investigating reports of sabotage at a facility in the Solveig system after an attack on the facility killed all members.

News presenter: Human colonies in the Pylos Nebula are requesting aid after several recent attacks, apparently by geth raiders. These attacks do not appear to be connected to the other attacks upon human colonies.

News presenter: A human settlement has been attacked by batarian terrorists. Fortunately, an apparent weapons malfunction sent the missiles off course, sparing much of the colony.

News presenter: A number of heavy mechs have been stolen from legitimate owners on Taitus in the Talava system and sold under false pretenses. Council reps suggest buyers only purchase mechs from accredited sources.

News presenter: The crew of the Hugo Gernsback, long feared dead, has been found on the planet Aeia. The survivors are being treated for neural degradation, which was caused by eating local vegetation.

News presenter: The qurian ship Idenna has been spotted traveling through systems in the Pylos Nebula. The ship has left the Quarian Migrant Fleet and is not responding to hails.

News presenter: Authorities are still investigating recent attacks on a suspected red sand manufacturing plant. The attacks suggests a criminal takeover of the red sand market.

News presenter: A dramatic increase in meteor activity near planets in the Pamyat system have researchers suspecting malicious intent. Unfortunately, investigations have yet to pursue any leads, and the colonies remain at risk.

News presenter: The ExoGeni Corporation has announced a new system for detecting and controlling volcanic eruptions. This technology could lead to improved geothermal power across the galaxy.

News presenter: Tragedy has once again struck a human colony, as Freedom's Progress has been attacked by unknown sources. Colony development is known to be dangerous, but humans have had an especially difficult run over the past few years. Colonial aid groups mobilized in the aftermaths of the attacks on Eden Prime and Zhu's Hope have pledged to help.