The game cuts away from the explosion to display a series of strange digital scenes before Shepard wakes groggy and blurred. Related: Mass Effect 2 Guide: How to Recruit the Professor, Mordin Solus Mission: Resurrection & Awakening See Joker to the escape hatch however, in saving Joker, Commander Shepard sacrifices their own life as the ship explodes and sends them flying into space. Convincing Joker to leave the Normandy is no easy task, but it must be done. Liara needs to be instructed to begin the evacuation procedure and stop worrying about Shepard. Afterward, head through the chaos and dead bodies toward the control deck above, where Joker is doing everything in his power to maintain control of the ship. It's only a matter of seconds before it becomes clear the Normandy is going down, and evacuating everyone from the ship is the only option. The scene shifts to the Normandy, where Shepard and crew are combing the edges of the galaxy in search of any remaining Geth threats when danger strikes. Shepard is in trouble, and both agree that keeping Shepard alive is imperative for the sake of the galaxy. Before joining the Normandy crew, the game begins with a cutscene featuring Miranda Lawson in conversation with the Illusive Man.
