Mass Effect 1 — Morality Guide

Exact conversation and action triggers that yield Paragon / Renegade points in ME1.

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This article is about morality in Mass Effect (ME1).

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“This mission just got a lot more complicated.” — Spoilers for Mass Effect follow.

🧬 Background & Psych Profile

Starting Paragon/Renegade points granted by your origin and psych profile.

Starting Paragon and Renegade Points

Paragon

  • +20 Paragon

    Spacer / War Hero

  • +15 Paragon

    Colonist / War Hero

  • +10 Paragon

    Earthborn / War Hero

  • +15 Paragon

    Spacer / Sole Survivor

  • +10 Paragon

    Colonist / Sole Survivor

  • +5 Paragon

    Earthborn / Sole Survivor

Renegade

  • +5 Renegade

    Spacer / Sole Survivor

  • +10 Renegade

    Colonist / Sole Survivor

  • +15 Renegade

    Earthborn / Sole Survivor

  • +10 Renegade

    Spacer / Ruthless

  • +15 Renegade

    Colonist / Ruthless

  • +20 Renegade

    Earthborn / Ruthless

🛰️ Prologue — Eden Prime: Find the Beacon

Your first mission. Choices set the tone of Shepard’s leadership.

Joker & Kaidan

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I agree.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Cut the chatter!”

Richard L. Jenkins & Dr. Chakwas

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Relax, Jenkins.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Part of the job, Doc.”

First Contact

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “He deserves a burial.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Forget about him.”

Ashley Williams

Ask what happened to Ashley’s squad to unlock the middle options.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Are you okay?”

  • +2 Paragon

    “Don’t blame yourself.”

    Requires asking about her squad.

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You abandoned them.”

    Requires asking about her squad.

  • +2 Renegade

    “Fine, come with us.”

    Must first say “Stay here.”

Manuel & Dr. Warren

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “You’re safe.”

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “Shut up, Manuel.”

Cole & the Colonists

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “It’s safe.”

  • +2 Paragon

    “He may know something.”

    Charm 2

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You’re holding out on me.”

    Intimidate 1

  • +2 Renegade

    “Is he worth dying for?”

    Intimidate 2

The Smuggler

Get Powell’s name from the farmers to unlock these lines.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Let it go, Williams.”

    Requires Powell’s name from Farmers

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You’re lying!”

    Intimidate 3

Kaidan (Normandy) — Femshep only

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “You helped.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “The mission failed.”

Ashley (Normandy)

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “You helped.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “The mission failed.”

22 Paragon (8 freebies)29 Renegade (15 freebies)
🏛️ Citadel — Expose Saren

Arrival at the Citadel

Paragon

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “They’re blind.”

Go to the Tower

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Quit protecting him!”

Renegade

Citadel: Garrus

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “It was a big risk.”

    Garrus

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Nice shot.”

    Garrus

Take Down Fist

Requires Charm/Intimidate; otherwise workers attack regardless of speed.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Save yourselves.”

    Charm 3

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You’re making a mistake.”

    Intimidate 3

  • +2 Renegade

    “You don’t deserve to live.”

    If Wrex not in squad

  • +2 Renegade

    “He deserved it.”

    If Wrex in squad

Return to the Tower

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “It’s the best solution.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Quit holding us back!”

Speak to the Ambassador

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’ll be careful.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “That’s your job.”

Departing Speech

Picking one side first locks out the opposite line for that question.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Humanity must do its part.”

  • +2 Paragon

    “Everyone is counting on us.”

    Mutually exclusive with the opposite choice

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Nobody’s going to help us.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “Humanity’s in this alone!”

    Mutually exclusive with the opposite choice

16 Paragon (4 freebies)18 Renegade (6 freebies)
🏛️ Citadel — Assignments

Citadel: Asari Consort

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Glad to help.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Let’s talk payment.”

Citadel: Doctor Michel

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Let’s work this out.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “You should reconsider.”

    Charm 6

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Kill him.”

  • +9 Renegade

    “Talk and you’re dead!”

    Intimidate 3

Citadel: The Fan (3rd encounter)

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “It’s not that easy.” / “There are other fights.” / “Let’s talk about trust.”

    Charm 2

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “That’s a load of crap.” / “There are no good fights.” / “Here’s a test.”

    Intimidate 2

Citadel: Homecoming

Clerk Bosker; then explanation to Samesh if not released.

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “This isn’t right.”

    Charm 2 (Bosker)

  • +8 Paragon

    “This is important.”

    Charm 3 (to Samesh)

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “I’m releasing the body.”

    Intimidate 2 (Bosker)

  • +9 Renegade

    “This is war.”

    Intimidate 3 (to Samesh)

Citadel: Jahleed’s Fears

Different outcomes depending on whether you took “Scan the Keepers.”

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “No more.”

    To Chorban; only if you DID take “Scan the Keepers.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “Then do it legally.”

    To Jahleed at C‑Sec; Charm 7

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “You’re not leaving.”

    To Chorban; only if you did NOT take “Scan the Keepers.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “Take it back!”

    To Jahleed at C‑Sec; Intimidate 6

Citadel: Presidium Prophet

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “This is unworthy of you.”

    To the hanar; Charm 4

  • +8 Paragon

    “It’s not causing trouble.”

    To the officer; Charm 7

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “There’s trouble anyway.”

    To the hanar; Intimidate 6

  • +9 Renegade

    “This is dangerous.”

    To the officer; Intimidate 4

Citadel: Reporter’s Request

Only if you spoke to Emily Wong before dealing with Fist.

Paragon

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You owe me more.”

    Intimidate 2

Citadel: Rita’s Sister

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “You don’t need her.”

    Charm 7

  • +8 Paragon

    Return the shipment to Chellick.

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Pathetic.”

    Intimidate 6

  • +9 Renegade

    Fight Jax.

Citadel: Xeltan’s Complaint

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Don’t worry.”

Renegade

UNC: Hostile Takeover

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “No. I won’t do this.”

  • +2 Paragon

    “You’re under arrest.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “Walk away.”

    Charm 10

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Not a problem.” / “I’ll do it.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “Then we’re fine.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “You better stay clean.”

  • +9 Renegade

    “Disband the group.”

    Intimidate 7

UNC: Privateers

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’ll do it.”

  • +2 Paragon

    “This must be hard on you.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Forget it.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “You were fooling yourself.”

82 Paragon (2 freebies)77 Renegade (2 freebies)
🏛️ Citadel — Assignments (after 1 plot world)

Citadel: Family Matter

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “It’s still her choice.”

    Charm 2

  • +8 Paragon

    “It’s worth it.”

    Charm 3

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “You’re not helping.”

    Intimidate 3

  • +9 Renegade

    “Think of the child.”

    Intimidate 2

Citadel: Planting a Bug

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “It’s a good cause.” / “You’re welcome.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “I’ve changed my mind.”

    Charm 4

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    [LIE] “I already did it.”

    Intimidate 5

Citadel: The Fourth Estate

Interview sequencing matters for when points are awarded.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “This interview is over.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “The turians helped build it.” → “The crew is still Alliance.”

    Charm 6

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Time to shut you up.”

  • +9 Renegade

    “A great human innovation.” → “I command the Normandy.”

    Intimidate 5; awards after speaking with Hackett.

Citadel: Snap Inspection

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “We need to build bridges.”

    Charm 9

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “We need to kick ass.”

    Intimidate 9

  • +2 Renegade

    “I don’t think so.” → “I’m afraid so.” / “Damn right I did.”

UNC: Asari Diplomacy

Can be completed by going directly to Sharjila.

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Don’t bother.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “It better be.”

28 Paragon31 Renegade
🛰️ After 2 Plot Worlds

Council call about Virmire

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Good.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I don’t have time for this.” → “This is my investigation!”

❄️ Noveria

Noveria: Geth Interest

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “We’ll cooperate.”

    Port Hanshan Docking Bay

  • +2 Paragon

    “Forget about it.”

    To Maeko Matsuo after speaking with Gianna

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I’m keeping my gun.”

    Port Hanshan Docking Bay

  • +2 Renegade

    “Humiliating, wasn’t it?”

    To Maeko Matsuo after speaking with Gianna

Noveria: Smuggling

Need Charm 6 or Intimidate 4 to learn the recipient (Opold) before selling to Inamorda.

Paragon

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    Sell the package directly to Inamorda.

Noveria: Espionage

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “Not this time.”

    Refuse the job; ends mission

  • +2 Paragon

    “This is wrong.”

    Take the job

  • +2 Paragon

    “I told him about you.” → “You’re a criminal.”

    Telling Vargas about the asari

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “It’s done.”

    Take the job; Charm 6 or Intimidate 6

  • +2 Renegade

    “I told him about you.” → “You’re both irritating.”

  • +9 Renegade

    [LIE] “It’s done.”

Noveria: Lorik Qui’in

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “You’re here illegally.”

    Synthetic Insights break‑in; Charm 6

  • +2 Paragon

    “They didn’t give me a choice.”

    Confrontation with Kaira Stirling

  • +24 Paragon

    “You’d be a hero.”

    Convince Lorik to testify; Charm 5

  • +8 Paragon

    “I convinced Qui’in.”

    Tell Gianna if Qui’in testifies and you didn’t turn evidence to Anoleis

  • +2 Paragon

    “He was a criminal.”

    Tell Matsuo (afterward)

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “You can’t take us.”

    Synthetic Insights break‑in; Intimidate 8

  • +2 Renegade

    “Bring it on.”

    Confrontation with Kaira Stirling

  • +25 Renegade

    “Damn right I will.”

    Convince Lorik to testify; Intimidate 5

  • +25 Renegade

    “Gianna is investigating you.”

    Tell Anoleis (after Gianna’s identity revealed)

  • +9 Renegade

    “I’m not here to arrest you.” / “I’ll hold onto it.”

    Deal with Anoleis after “I have Lorik’s evidence”; Charm 4

  • +9 Renegade

    “You’ll do what I say.”

    Deal with Anoleis; Intimidate 8

  • +9 Renegade

    “Get me to Benezia.”

    Turn evidence over to Anoleis

  • +9 Renegade

    “I accept.”

    Turn evidence over to Anoleis

  • +2 Renegade

    “Your opinion doesn’t matter.”

    Tell Matsuo (afterward)

Noveria: Matriarch Benezia

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’ll see what I can do.”

    To Captain Ventralis

  • +2 Paragon

    “No problem.”

    Follow‑up with Ventralis

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I’m not here to help.”

    To Captain Ventralis

  • +2 Renegade

    Run past and then “You’re welcome.” / “You couldn’t handle it?”

    Avoid the fight

Noveria: Rift Station (Rachni Queen)

Paragon

  • +24 Paragon

    Spare the Rachni Queen.

  • +2 Paragon

    “They won’t.”

    Report to Council if Queen freed

  • +2 Paragon

    “Not these ones.”

    Report to Council if Queen freed

  • +2 Paragon

    “It was the only way.”

    Report to Council if Queen killed

Renegade

  • +25 Renegade

    Kill the Rachni Queen.

  • +2 Renegade

    “Should I guess?”

    Report to Council if Queen freed

  • +2 Renegade

    “Sometimes.”

    Report to Council if Queen killed

Noveria: Quarantine

Paragon

  • +24 Paragon

    Complete the mission.

Renegade

112 Paragon (26 freebies)107 Renegade (6 freebies)
🏚️ Feros

Feros: Geth Attack

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “What’s wrong?”

    To Calantha Blake

  • +2 Paragon

    “Happy to help.”

    Inform Fai Dan after tower fight

  • +2 Paragon

    “Can I help?”

    To Ian Newstead in tunnels

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I hope you’re not contagious.”

    To Calantha Blake

  • +2 Renegade

    “I didn’t do it for you.”

    Inform Fai Dan after tower fight

  • +2 Renegade

    “Kill him.”

    To Ian Newstead in tunnels

Feros: Colony Support

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete “Geth in the Tunnels”.

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete “Power Cells”.

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete “Varren Meat”.

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete “Water Restoration”.

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Just pay up.”

    During “Varren Meat” turn‑in

Feros: The Thorian

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I believe you.”

    Exit ExoGeni

  • +24 Paragon

    “What about the big picture?”

    Charm 12 to Jeong

  • +2 Paragon

    “Sounds logical.”

    With Jeong

  • +2 Paragon

    Accept the grenades.

  • +32 Paragon

    Save colonists (2 per colonist).

    2–32 depending on count

  • +2 Paragon

    “Let the colonists go.”

    Confront the Thorian

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete the Thorian mission.

  • +2 Paragon

    “I help everyone.”

    Report to Council

  • +2 Paragon

    “I understood it.”

    Report to Council

  • +2 Paragon

    “I help everyone.” / “I wanted to help them.”

    Council follow‑up; depends on colonists

  • +2 Paragon

    “That’s all you care about?”

    Udina reaction at Presidium

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I don’t care.”

    Exit ExoGeni

  • +25 Renegade

    “I’ll kill you first.”

    Intimidate 10 to Jeong

  • +2 Renegade

    “Can’t take that chance.”

    With Jeong

  • +2 Renegade

    “No.” (still receive grenades)

  • +32 Renegade

    Kill colonists (2 per colonist).

    2–32 depending on count

  • +2 Renegade

    “I’ll destroy you.”

    Confront the Thorian

  • +9 Renegade

    “I can’t let you live.”

    To Shiala

  • +2 Renegade

    “Don’t be stupid!”

    Report to Council

  • +2 Renegade

    “They were expendable.”

    Udina reaction at Presidium

116 Paragon (46 freebies)86 Renegade (13 freebies)
🌊 Virmire

Virmire: Wrex and the Genophage

Paragon

  • +28 Paragon

    “These aren’t your people!”

    Charm 8; Calm Wrex

  • +28 Paragon

    “I wouldn’t do this otherwise.” / “We are.”

    Complete “Wrex: Family Armor”; Calm Wrex

  • +2 Paragon

    “Damn it.”

    After killing Wrex

  • +8 Paragon

    “Calm down.” / “We can work this out.” → “What the hell?!” → “I’m in command.”

    Ashley kills Wrex without signal

  • +2 Paragon

    “He was my friend.” / “He deserves respect.”

    To Kirrahe afterward

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “Don’t be so naïve.”

    Intimidate 8; Calm attempt

  • +25 Renegade

    [Signal Ashley to kill Wrex.]

    Specific prior convo flags with Ashley/Kaidan

  • +25 Renegade

    [Shoot Wrex.]

  • +2 Renegade

    “Dump him.”

    To Kirrahe afterward

Virmire: Assisting Kirrahe’s Team

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    Disrupted Communications.

  • +2 Paragon

    Destroyed Satellite Uplink.

  • +8 Paragon

    Destroyed Geth Flyers.

  • +8 Paragon

    “They’ve got enough trouble.”

    Alarm choice

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “They can handle it.”

    Alarm choice

Virmire: Assault

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “All right. Let him out.”

    Cell Block B — Menos Avot

  • +2 Paragon

    “I think I can trust you.” / “I’m letting you out.”

    Cell Block A — Ganto Imness

  • +2 Paragon

    “They’re no threat.”

    Post‑release judgement

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’m sorry.”

    Make a Choice

  • +2 Paragon

    “Join me.”

    To Saren; Charm 7

  • +2 Paragon

    “You need proof?”

    Report to Council

  • +2 Paragon

    “You have to trust me.”

    Report to Council

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “No.” / “Sorry. I can’t risk it.”

    Cell Block B — Menos Avot

  • +9 Renegade

    “I can’t trust you.” → “Too risky.”

    Cell Block A — Ganto Imness

  • +2 Renegade

    “Open the door and kill them.” / “Eliminate them.”

    Post‑release judgement

  • +9 Renegade

    “Too late.”

    Rana Thanoptis

  • +2 Renegade

    “Of course it was.”

    Make a Choice

  • +2 Renegade

    “Sovereign will betray you.”

    To Saren; Intimidate 7

  • +2 Renegade

    “Screw you!”

    Report to Council

66 Paragon (10 freebies)62 Renegade (20 freebies)
🕰️ Race Against Time: Sovereign & Epilogue Assignments

Race Against Time: Sovereign

Paragon

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You son of a bitch.”

    Report to the Council

Citadel: Negotiator’s Request

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “You need help.”

    Charm 8

  • +2 Paragon

    “Then the game is wrong.”

    Charm 4, give stimulant

  • +2 Paragon

    “Don’t be an idiot.”

    Intimidate 3, give stimulant

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “No. You’ll go now.”

    Intimidate 7

  • +9 Renegade

    (Give him the depressant.)

Citadel: Our Own Worst Enemy

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I won’t support you.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You have my support.”

10 Paragon13 Renegade (2 freebies)
🗿 Ilos & Final Battle

Ilos: Find the Conduit — Enter the Archives

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “That’s monstrous!” / “You betrayed them.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “It was necessary.”

Race Against Time: Final Battle

Paragon

  • +24 Paragon

    “That’s not true.”

    Save the Citadel; Charm 12 (9 if you charmed Saren on Virmire)

  • +8 Paragon

    “Concentrate on Sovereign.”

    Shared choice; awards alignment points per outcome

  • +28 Paragon

    “Save the Council.”

    Council’s fate

Renegade

  • +25 Renegade

    “It’s never too late!”

    Save the Citadel; Intimidate 12 (9 if you intimidated Saren on Virmire)

  • +9 Renegade

    “Concentrate on Sovereign.”

    Shared choice; awards alignment points per outcome

  • +29 Renegade

    “Let the Council die.”

    Council’s fate

📦 Other Assignments

Tali and the Geth

Paragon

  • +1 Paragon

    “All right.” / “Take it.”

Renegade

  • +1 Renegade

    “I can’t take that risk.”

UNC: Dead Scientists

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “This isn’t Justice.”

    Charm 10

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    [Shoot him]

  • +9 Renegade

    “Let me do it.”

    Intimidate 8

UNC: ExoGeni Facility

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “I can’t do that.”

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “I should kill you right now!”

UNC: Geth Incursions

Not available if you pick the second investigate line (“Or worse.”).

Paragon

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I don’t have time for this!”

UNC: Hades’ Dogs

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “I don’t trust you.” / “No deal.”

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “Sounds good.”

UNC: Hostage

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “You don’t have to die.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “You need Burns!”

    Charm 6

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “Take them down!”

  • +9 Renegade

    “Don’t be stupid.”

    Intimidate 5

UNC: Lost Module

Paragon

  • +6 Paragon

    Find the data module without killing a space monkey.

Renegade

  • +4 Renegade

    Kill a space monkey outside.

  • +4 Renegade

    Kill a space monkey.

UNC: Major Kyle

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Maybe I can reason with him.”

  • +2 Paragon

    “He needs my help.”

    Charm 3

  • +2 Paragon

    “I tried to help you.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “You can’t help them now.”

    Charm 7 (8 if you fought through compound & bunker)

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “He’ll get you all killed!”

    Intimidate 5

  • +2 Renegade

    “Enough crazy talk.”

  • +9 Renegade

    “Surrender or they all die!”

    Intimidate 8 (10 if you fought through compound & bunker)

UNC: Rogue VI

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “Was anyone hurt?”

    Avoid left-side investigate or you lose this option

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “I’ve heard that before.”

53 Paragon (10 freebies)56 Renegade (8 freebies)
🛰️ X57: Bring Down the Sky (DLC)

Torch Station #1 — Simon Atwell

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “They’re not all like this.”

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “That’s no excuse.”

    After “Why wouldn’t they?” / “The Conventions don’t apply.”; must pick left-side prompt first

Charn

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    “Forget Balak.”

    Charm 2

  • +8 Paragon

    “Don’t be stupid.”

    Intimidate 2 (Paragon outcome via intimidation)

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    [Attack him]

Balak

Paragon

  • +24 Paragon

    [Let him go to save hostages]

  • +2 Paragon

    “Only temporarily.”

    After “I’m not like him.” to Simon Atwell

Renegade

  • +25 Renegade

    [Attack him]

  • +2 Renegade

    “Damn right I am.”

    After “No one could’ve done better.” to Simon Atwell

  • +2 Renegade

    “As hard as possible.”

    After “No one could’ve done better.” to Simon Atwell

36 Paragon38 Renegade
⚖️ Alignment Specific Assignments

UNC: Besieged Base

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete with 1–4 researchers killed.

  • +24 Paragon

    Complete with 0 researchers killed.

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “That’s not my problem.”

    Skipping assignment

  • +9 Renegade

    Complete with 5+ researchers killed.

UNC: The Negotiation

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    Complete the mission peacefully.

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    Refuse to negotiate; kill Lord Darius and his men.

  • +25 Renegade

    Complete the mission violently.

🧭 Background Specific Assignments (Mutually Exclusive)

Citadel: I Remember Me (Colonist)

Paragon

  • +8 Paragon

    [Give her the sedative.]

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    [Use the sedative]

  • +9 Renegade

    “Shoot her. That’s an order.”

Citadel: Old Friends (Earthborn)

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’ve got a warning.” / “This changes things.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “This won’t help you.”

    Charm 6

Renegade

  • +9 Renegade

    “So what?” / “Do whatever you want.”

    Intimidate 6

  • +9 Renegade

    (Shoot him.)

  • +9 Renegade

    “I need your help.”

    Charm 8 (Renegade gain per your list)

  • +9 Renegade

    “Make it negotiable.” / “There won’t be a sentencing.” / “He’s mine to take.” / “I don’t care. Give him to me.”

    Intimidate 8

Citadel: Old, Unhappy, Far‑Off Things (Spacer)

Paragon

  • +2 Paragon

    “I’ll give you the money.”

  • +8 Paragon

    “I’ll give you 20 for food.”

    After speaking to your mother

  • +8 Paragon

    “The Veteran’s Affairs Office”

    Charm 4

Renegade

  • +2 Renegade

    “You’re just a drunk.”

  • +2 Renegade

    “Screw you.”

  • +9 Renegade

    “No one understands! Waaah!”

    Intimidate 5

Totals — Possible

Pre‑Ilos:

without BDtS: 539 Paragon, 515 Renegade

with BDtS: 575 Paragon, 553 Renegade

Total:

without BDtS: 593 Paragon, 571 Renegade

with BDtS: 629 Paragon, 609 Renegade

Totals Needed — Charm / Intimidate Unlocks

The Bring Down the Sky (BDtS) totals apply only if you land on Asteroid X57.

Without BDtS

  • 32.4 (10%) — First Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point
  • Spectre — Second Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point
  • 81.0 (25%) — Third unlock + free point, First Passive Ability gained
  • 162.0 (50%) — Second Passive Ability gained
  • 243.0 (75%) — Fourth unlock + free point, Third Passive Ability gained
  • 259.2 (80%) — Morality Assignment unlocks
  • 291.6 (90%) — Alternate Morality Assignment unlocks
  • 324.0 (100%) — Full Bar

With BDtS

  • 34.0 (10%) — First Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point
  • Spectre — Second Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point
  • 85.0 (25%) — Third unlock + free point, First Passive Ability gained
  • 170.0 (50%) — Second Passive Ability gained
  • 255.0 (75%) — Fourth unlock + free point, Third Passive Ability gained
  • 272.0 (80%) — Morality Assignment unlocks
  • 306.0 (90%) — Alternate Morality Assignment unlocks
  • 340.0 (100%) — Full Bar