Cerberus is a privately funded CIA, and instead of being a space cop, this time around Shepard’s an agent.

Also there’s a 100% chance the illusive man makes some of his money off of crime. Big Gladio Hours

    • Lucas [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      I remember encountering them in 1 and calling out that shit in 2 and I think it was Miranda or Elusive Man who brushed it off as a rogue splinter group.

      I think the developers liked the idea and failed to make enough nuance to make Cerberus a morally gray organization.

      • cumwaffle [she/her]
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        3 years ago

        their role in the third game is just being someone for the player to shoot at

        • zeal0telite [he/him,they/them]
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          3 years ago

          >massive cuttlefish robot monsters that can turn living things into synthetic zombies and indoctrinate anyone they chose

          >fight humans while hiding behind chest-high walls for most of the game

          Come on man.

          • Swoosegoose [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            hiding behind chest-high walls for most of the game

            someone hasn't played as vanguard

            • MemesAreTheory [he/him, any]
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              3 years ago

              Ever play the multi-player as vanguard on that game? Fucking exhilarating turning yourself into a human bomb and jumping into the middle of every new wave with zero health and trying to jump out again before they start shooting. You better believe I'm down again, come pick me up you fucking peasants. Who else is going to do 50% of the team damage single handedly? Not your weeb sniper lookin' bitch ass that's for sure.

          • RangeFourHarry [they/them]
            hexagon
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            3 years ago

            Too be fair, you also fight the genocidal cuttlefish by hiding behind the chest-high walls

        • Lucas [he/him]
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          3 years ago

          Yeah. They lost all pretense, but I feel like there was a big disconnect between 2 and 3.