History FanFic / ForTomorrowWeDie

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6604741/1/ "For Tomorrow We Die"]] is an in-progress ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and geth are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. Neither the quarians or the Citadel are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. Complicating matters, the clock is ticking on the inexorable return of the reapers.

** Shepard talking to Captain Lorian after Mordin's briefing.

* ActionGirl: Tali'Zorah has become one of these after long service on the ''Normandy,'' a prime example being when she is attacked by a FENRIS mech on Dashta and her shotgun overheats, she melees the bot into submission, chastising herself for losing track of her weapon's status.

* FireForgedFriends: Enlea T'Vari learns that if the members of the ''Normandy's'' squad attack you, Commander Shepard will automatically assume they were in the right.
* FlashBack: After the squad has split up on Dashta Interchange Station, flashbacks to their conversations with Shepard shows what happened that lead to their departures.

* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Admiral Hackett, Commodore Rehme and Commander Shepard in the Alliance. Captain Artuis in the turian Hierarchy [[spoiler: and ultimately Fleet Captain Lorian.]]

* TheChessmaster: The Illusive Man

** Admiral Xen holds no ill will towards Commander Shepard, but he stands between her and the quarian's one chance at reclaiming their homeworld without taking excessive casualties.

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Garrus repeatedly defends his knowledge of the Fleet and Flotilla franchise by saying he only likes the music. [[spoiler: Even though it bother's Tali, he encourages Mobile Platform Two to use its synthesized quarian voice. However, in recognizing Mobile Platform Two's voice, he outs himself as a fan of show as it is using a simulated copy of the show's biggest star.]]

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6604741/1/ "For Tomorrow We Die"]] is an in-progress ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and geth are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. Neither the quarians or the Citadel are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. Complicating matters, the clock is ticking as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6604741/1/ "For Tomorrow We Die"]] is a ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and geth are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. Neither the quarians or the Citadel are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. Complicating matters, the clock is ticking as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

** [[spoiler: Tali, after the attack on the ''Rayya'' and the geth's refusal to help save her people.]]
* CrapsackWorld: Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that the events unfolding around them are not his fault, [[spoiler:especially that Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the galaxy a better place.]]

** [[spoiler:Thane Krios, during the oculus attack, forgoes donning safety equipment after an explosion to bring the ''Normandy's'' reactor online.]]

* UncannyValley: Mobile Platform Two in diplomatic mode.[[invoked]]

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6604741/1/ "For Tomorrow We Die"]] is a ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and geth are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. Neither the quarians or the Citadel are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. Complicating matters, the clock is ticking as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6604741/1/ "For Tomorrow We Die"]] is a ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VidoeGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and geth are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. Neither the quarians or the Citadel are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. Complicating matters, the clock is ticking as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

"For Tomorrow We Die" is a ''Franchise/MassEffect'' fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of ''VidoeGame/MassEffect2'', the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. No one it seems, the quarians or the Citadel, are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. The entire time the clock is ticking, as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

"For Tomorrow We Die" is a MassEffect fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of MassEffect2, the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. No one it seems, the quarians or the Citadel, are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. The entire time the clock is ticking, as the inexorable invasion of the reapers draws closer.

!!Fanfic/ForTomorrowWeDie contains examples of:
ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Garrus counseling Shepard after coming back through the Omega Four Relay.
* Tali talking to Legion about being exiled.
* Shepard talking to Captain Lorian after Mordin's briefing.
* Legion talking to Gabriella Daniels [[spoiler: after Ken's death.]]


AIIsACrapshoot: EDI and Legion are proven allies of organic life, especially for the crew of the ''Normandy.'' Mobile Platform Two and the rest of the geth are suspect.

ActionGirl: Tali'Zorah has become one of these after long service on the ''Normandy,'' a prime example being when she is attacked by a FENRIS mech on Dashta and her shotgun overheats, she melees the bot into submission, chastising herself for losing track of her weapon's status.

AllLoveIsUnrequited: Several characters hope for romantic relationships that aren't likely to develop because death can happen at any time. Tali'Zorah pines for Commander Shepard. Kasumi Goto lusts after Jacob Taylor. Kal'Reegar is [[JustFriends Friend Zoned]] by Tali, Grunt develops a crush on a crew mate who saves his life.

BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Gabby, learning of Ken's death.]]
* [[spoiler: Tali, after the attack on the ''Rayya'' and the geth's refusal to help save her people.]]

CrapsackWorld: Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that the events unfolding around them are not his fault, [[spoiler:especially that Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the galaxy a better place.]]

DarkestHour: [[spoiler:Dashta Interchange Station]]
* The destruction of the [[spoiler:''Rayya'']]

FireForgedFriends: Enlea T'Vari learns that if the members of the ''Normandy's'' squad attack you, Commander Shepard will automatically assume they were in the right.

FlashBack: After the squad has split up on Dashta Interchange Station, flashbacks to their conversations with Shepard shows what happened that lead to their departures.

GunshipRescue: The ''Normandy'' at the Battle of Sahrabarik.

HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Thane Krios, during the oculus attack, forgoes donning safety equipment after an explosion to bring the ''Normandy's'' reactor online.]]
* [[spoiler:Kenneth Donnelly, during the same crisis, seals the compartment he occupies to save the rest of Engineering from an explosion and fire.]]
* [[spoiler:Jack, who fully intended to abandon her shipmates at Dashta, learns of an impending attack on the ship and crew and seeks out a way to warn them, ultimately leading to her demise.]]

HoistByHisOwnPetard: Garrus repeatedly defends his knowledge of the Fleet and Flotilla franchise by saying he only likes the music. [[spoiler: Even though it bother's Tali, he encourages Mobile Platform Two to use its synthesized quarian voice. However, in recognizing Mobile Platform Two's voice, he outs himself as a fan of show as it is using a simulated copy of the show's biggest star.]]

OddFriendship: Tali and Legion
* Miranda and Enlea T'Vari

ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: Captain Artuis of the ''Vellius''.

UncannyValley: Mobile Platform Two in diplomatic mode.

WellIntentionedExtremist: Admiral Xen holds no ill will towards Commander Shepard, but he stands between her and the quarian's one chance at reclaiming their homeworld without taking excessive casualties.
* Fleet Captain Venatus Lorian is a by-the-book turian commander who will let nothing stand in the way of his mission of apprehending Commander Shepard. [[spoiler:including the destruction of his task force. But when confronted with the evidence of the reaper invasion, he quickly joins Commander Shepard's side at the cost of his military career.]]

OddFriends: Tali and Legion

"For Tomorrow We Die" is a MassEffect fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of MassEffect2, the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. No one it seems, the quarians or the Citadel, are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. The entire time, the clock is ticking, as the inexorable forces of the reapers draw closer to invasion.

AIIsACrapshoot: EDI and Legion are proven allies of organic life, especially the crew of the ''Normandy.'' Mobile Platform Two and the rest of the geth are suspect.

Flashback: After the squad has split up on Dashta Interchange Station, flashbacks to their conversations with Shepard shows what happened that lead to their departures.

* The destruction of the [[spiler:''Rayya'']]

CrapsackWorld: Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that the events unfolding around them are not his fault, especially that [[spoiler:Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the galaxy a better place.]]

CrapsackWorld: Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that the events unfolding around them are not his fault, especially that [[spoiler:Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the universe a better place.]]

Flashback: After the squad has split up on Dashta Interchange Station, flashbacks to their conversations with Shepard show what happened to lead to their departures.

HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Thane Krios, during the oculus attack, forgoes escape and safety equipment after an explosion to bring the ''Normandy's'' reactor online.]]

* [[spoiler:Jack, who fully intended to abandon her shipmates at Dashta, learns of an impending attack on the ship and crew and seeks out a way to contact them which gets her surrounded and killed.]]

HoistByHisOwnPetard: Garrus repeatedly defends his knowledge of the Fleet and Flotilla franchise by saying he only likes the music. Even though it bother's Tali, he encourages Mobile Platform Two to use its synthesized quarian voice. [[spoiler:However, in recognizing Mobile Platform Two's voice, he outs himself as a fan of show as it is using a simulated copy of the show's biggest star.]]

ActionGirl: Tali'Zorah has become one of these after long service on the ''Normandy,'' a prime example being when she is attacked by a FENRIS mech on Dashta and her shotgun overheats, she melees the bot into submission, chastising herself for losing count.

CrapsackWorld: Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the universe a better place.

HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Thane Krios, during the oculus attack, forgoing seeking safety after an explosion to bring the ''Normandy's'' reactor online.]]
* [[spoiler:Kenneth Donnelly, during the same crisis, sealing the compartment he occupies to save the rest of Engineering from an explosion and fire.]]

* Fleet Captain Lorian is a by-the-book turian commander who will let nothing stand in the way of his duty. [[spoiler:including the destruction of his task force. But when confronted with the evidence of the reaper invasion, he quickly joins Commander Shepard's side at the cost of his military career.]]

"For Tomorrow We Die" is a Mass Effect fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. Following the events of MassEffect2, the collectors have been defeated and the ''Normandy SR-2'' is trying to make its way home after suffering severe damage in the battle. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. No one it seems, the quarians or the Citadel, are trusting of the geth, and the fact that a rogue Spectre in service to Cerberus is behind the plan does nothing to ease tensions. The entire time, the clock is ticking, as the inexorable forces of the reapers draw closer to invasion.

ActionGirl Tali'Zorah has become one of these after long service on the ''Normandy,'' a prime example being when she is attacked by a FENRIS mech on Dashta and her shotgun overheats, she melees the bot into submission, chastising herself for losing count.

CrapsackWorld Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the universe a better place.

WellIntentionedExtremist Admiral Xen holds no ill will towards Commander Shepard, but he stands between her and the quarian's one chance at reclaiming their homeworld without taking excessive casualties.

"For Tomorrow We Die" is a Mass Effect fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. The story takes place after the events of Mass Effect 2, after the collectors have been defeated and the Normandy SR-2 is trying to make its way home. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. The entire time, the clock is ticking, as the inexorable forces of the reapers draw closer to invasion.

!!ForTomorrowWeDie contains examples of:

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CrapsackWorld Garrus describes the Mass Effect universe in these terms while trying to convince Shepard that Legion's exposure of sensitive information was not sabotage or treason, but a genuine attempt to try and make the galaxy a better place.

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"For Tomorrow We Die" is a Mass Effect fanfic telling the story of a well-intentioned attempt to broker peace between the quarians and geth in the Mass Effect universe that has far-reaching consequences not only for the involved parties but for the galaxy at large. The story takes place after the events of Mass Effect 2, after the collectors have been defeated and the Normandy SR-2 is trying to make its way home. The quarians and their geth creations are on a path to reconciliation after centuries of war, but circumstances and prejudices both internal and external render the peace process difficult at best and impossible at worst. The entire time, the clock is ticking, as the inexorable forces of the reapers draw closer to invasion.