Poll: In Mass Effect, which species should join the Citadel Council?

[Freechoice]

Varren. 'Nuff said.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

The Volus. They do control the galactic economy.

I can see the Geth being part of the council. Not for hundreds of years though. As they are still considered a threat to Citadel space. On the other hand though, they seem more interested in creating their own future. So they probably wouldn't have anything to do with the Council races unless it includes them.

As for the Krogan, I don't really seeing them even getting their own embassy unless Wrex, who was actually interested in the future of his people, survived Virmire and is leading the Krogan. Even then though, the future of the Krogan is uncertain...

If The Volus don't get on, they will likely try to rise up and attack other Citadel races. It would result in a very entertaining war, I think.

At first I thought, "That would be impossible. As the Volus aren't exactly the 'paragon' of physical fitness." (See what I did there?) But than I thought, the Volus could use their bartering skills to convince mercenaries, pirates, Krogan, ect. to fight for them.

According to the Codex of Mass Effect one, it looks like The Volus work closely with the Turian race. It could be that the Volus will use those ties to get some of the more anti-human Turians into an army or, militant group. Otherwise, the Volus could make all of the Turians attack whomever they please by holding the galactic economy at ransom since they seem to have a huge amount of influence over that as well.

 

[Eclectic Dreck]

All species capable of directly influencing the Galaxy should have a place on the Council, perhaps relative to their perceived influence.

 

[Josh123914]

The Volus. They do control the galactic economy.

I can see the Geth being part of the council. Not for hundreds of years though. As they are still considered a threat to Citadel space. On the other hand though, they seem more interested in creating their own future. So they probably wouldn't have anything to do with the Council races unless it includes them.

As for the Krogan, I don't really seeing them even getting their own embassy unless Wrex, who was actually interested in the future of his people, survived Virmire and is leading the Krogan. Even then though, the future of the Krogan is uncertain...

If The Volus don't get on, they will likely try to rise up and attack other Citadel races. It would result in a very entertaining war, I think.

At first I thought, "That would be impossible. As the Volus aren't exactly the 'paragon' of physical fitness." (See what I did there?) But than I thought, the Volus could use their bartering skills to convince mercenaries, pirates, Krogan, ect. to fight for them.

According to the Codex of Mass Effect one, it looks like The Volus work closely with the Turian race. It could be that the Volus will use those ties to get some of the more anti-human Turians into an army or, militant group. Otherwise, the Volus could make all of the Turians attack whomever they please by holding the galactic economy at ransom since they seem to have a huge amount of influence over that as well.

well as someone has already stated, the Volus' government is folded with the Turian government, having them on the Council would be like having 2 turians on it. Which is why unless both species go through MAJOR political reform, it's likely the volus will never get on the council.

 

[ImprovizoR]

Quarians and the geth definitely.

 

[SmokingMirrors]

Why would the Reapers share council with species they consider to be vastly inferior?

Now the Vorcha; they'd add some much needed spice to the citadel, wouldn't you say?

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Volus.

Those financial wizards have been waiting awhile, too.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

Quarians: Not going to happen. The Quarians were kicked out of Citadel for invention the Geth. This basically means that in the general story of Shepard unless there is some massive Deus Ex Machina or some massive shift in opinion this won't happen.

Krogan: Not going to happen ever. Most Krogan hate the Council due to its use of the Genophage. They were also kicked out the Citadel. So they no longer even have an embassy so I don't see this happening either.

Elcor: Is quite possible but then again they have no military might to bring to council as far as I know. The council races split up and have their ship types done in ratios. So no military I think makes species inelligable.

Hanar/Drell(they share a homeworld): It would be interesting to have either one of these but I don't think they have done anything of note nor have enough clout to even come close at present time.

Volus: Unlikely given their lack of military strength as 0 but they probably deserve it most given that run the Universe financially. Although like the Drell they are like a simbiote species with the Turians so because of this I think it makes them inelligable.

Geth: Will never ever happen. Well at least at the current mind set on AI and synthetics. According to current few on synthetic lifeforms the Citadel and Council should actively try to make them extinct.

Reapers: I think we can all safely say this won't happen ever.

 

[Murderiser]

The Elcor. Purely for when the councillors moan at Shepard. E.g.:
"Strenuous denial in the face of overwhelming facts: Shepard, the Reapers are not attacking Earth, you are just making it up, now piss off and have sex with an Alien as you always do..."

 

[WolfThomas]

No one not at least for many possibly hundreds of years. The Krogans and a Quarian/Geth members probably have the largest chance due to military strength, but both of need to create a stable culture and prove to the rest of the galaxy their worth.

Though honestly I think that all races big and small need representation with something like a space UN with perhaps the big four (Turians, Asari, Salarians and Humans) being the equivalent of the security councils. So everyone's voice is heard from Volus to even Rachni, but at the end of the day the life and death decisions are handled by the big boys.

 

[Danzaivar]

By the end of Mass Effect 3 I reckon every race that takes part in fighting off the Reapers will get a spot. Quarians/Geth will probably share an ambassador. Krogan will be cured of the Genophage. If the Batarians prove to not be pricks they might even make nice. Turians will finally get to show why they have that stick lodged so far up their arse in a kickass space fight. It's gonna be good!

 

[bfgmetalhead]

krogan cause after all the shit the other races have done to them, (aka genophage) and yet they still try to be civil, plus they saved everyone from the racni Wrex has proven under his leadership that the krogan can be disiplined and civilised as everone else.

WREX ONTO COUNCIL!!!!!!

 

[Kjakings]

krogan cause after all the shit the other races have done to them, (aka genophage) and yet they still try to be civil, plus they saved everyone from the racni Wrex has proven under his leadership that the krogan can be disiplined and civilised as everone else.

WREX ONTO COUNCIL!!!!!!

They are not civil. They are civil warring pirates, mercenaries, murderers and would-be galactic conquerors. The reason that the genophage was imposed upon them because, buoyed by their success against the rachni and new-found power they tried to take over the god-damned galaxy.

 

[Uszi]

Geth, because they're the next strongest race and the council's motivations are always self-centered and political.

Elcor Spectre: "Hushed menacing question: Are you feeling lucky? Well, are you Punk?"

Elcor Spectre: "Charismatic Lie: If you free your slaves it will be more profitable for you in the long run."

 

[Red Rum]

Which ones are the blue chicks with tentacle hair? That one.

EDIT: Asari and nevermind.

 

[Quick Ben]

I'd say either the Quarians, the Geth of the Krogans. Those are the only races who have any military might of any value to offer. But since all of those have some problems with the rest of the galactic society I'm going to say none. The current races are good enough.