50 Haiku Poems for Squadmates, NPCs and More (Trilogy)

Hi! I wrote 50 poems in Haiku for the most memorable characters of the Trilogy. It’s high time to share them with you. I won’t give the name of these characters because letting people guessing their identity is much more enjoyable, I think. If you have played the Trilogy it’s easy enough to figure out. Of course beware, this thread will be chock full of Spoilers!

Edit: the answers (the character name list) are in post 2.

While composing, I noticed how a few of these characters were tricky to delineate. I believe I’ve succeeded in making a fair portrayal of these as well. Everybody needs to shine in these little poems. As far as memorable characters go I’ve tried to leave no one behind, so you have a good chance to find your most cherished character here.

Also I numbered these Haiku for your convenience.

In any case I would love to know your favorite (s) among these. And I sincerely wish you a pleasant read.

NOTE: When possible I’ve tried to respect the most traditional Haiku form, 5/7/5 syllables. I said when possible, so please don’t mind if you occasionally notice a weird cut.

-1-

Bosh'tet go for Blue

I, The Lady of Rannoch

Love is Quarian

-2-

Therum Damsel Gone

Blue Agent of Illium

Friend, Lover, Soulmate

-3-

Poetry books and guns

Praise the Gunnery Chief

All Yours, Skipper!

-4-

Thrill of the headshot

Rifle dancing in my hands

No Shep without me

-5-

Alliance at heart

Good kid. Loyal. By the book.

Trust me when I cook

-6-

This mercenary

He has present for you

Kiss Papa Urdnot!

-7-

Spirited Rookie

You died a Hero early

Geth Drones be damned

-8-

Prisoner of Ice

Do I see Sleeping Beauty?

Fury awakens

-9-

Cocky prodigy

With substantial assets

Shep Resurrected

-10-

Guilt eating me away

Eve was a Priority

It had to be me

-11-

I took many lives

Then prayed Kalahira

To mend my ways

-12-

Worldly goods away

A ruined vessel of sorrow

I just kept The Code

-13-

Alarms ringing

Valuables pilfered

Cloak engaged

-14-

To settle the score

I hunted him for 20 years

Now Vido ablaze

-15-

A Tormented Soul

Always drawn to dark places

Watch her Kiss of Death

-16-

Bright flashlight ahead

Does this unit have a Soul?

Rannoch is my tomb

-17-

Compelling Whispers

I didn't mean to kill him

Fellow Spectre down

-18-

Revolt on Luna

Later Normandy reclaimed

Unshackled AI

-19-

Physically fit

Everybody likes the show

Respect the Mako!

-20-

Tips from a pilot

Forget what Muscleman said

Cheer the Hammerhead!

-21-

Talking? Ha Ha Ha!

Buckshot in your buttock

Glad I left the tank

-22-

The Medical Bay

My Fortress of Solitude

You're all my Children

-23-

A Race Against Time

How to reach the landing zone?

Ha! I can do it!

-24-

Inspiring Leader

Virmire, trial by fire

His men held the line

-25-

Man calls the shots

Always from the shadows

With whiskey and smokes

-26-

Relic of the Past

Surrounded by Primitives

Avenging the Dead

-27-

Daddy was wicked

Gravity? A mean mother

Dr Brynn? Sweet to me

-28-

Offered in trade

In the belly of the Beast

Of my own free will

SPOILER: Click to show

This one is about Shiala. She was swallowed by the Thorian in Mass Effect 1.

-29-

A grizzled old wolf

The top dog at Arcturus

Fleet at his command

-30-

Knowledge and Wisdom

Useless against the Voices

Good night, Little Wing

-31-

Ruthless and cunning

Come visit the fiery place

I am Omega

-32-

Ethical Smuggler

So far away from the flock

Red Queen of Talons

-33-

A Father Figure

Granted his Ship and his Home

Generous Captain

-34-

Watcher for the Suits

Mask of a Thousand Faces

I owe you a beer

-35-

Your early demise

Was like a punch in the gut

Spectre gone too soon

-36-

Beware those green eyes

They can read through every soul

She will let you know

SPOILER: Click to show

That’s yeoman Kelly Chambers. She has a degree in psychology. In ME2 she’ll regularly inform you about the mental state of the crew. Now if I have to explain a haiku, then it's probably a bad haiku. ^^ Or maybe this one is a little too hard. *wink*

-37-

Secrets and Intel

Sold like a commodity

Threat from Hagalaz

-38-

Iconic Agent

With questionable Ethics

Turncoat for the Yahg

-39-

A makeshift chisel

Wisdom comes from pain

Shaman Survivor

-40-

Loyal till the end

So Press F to Pay Respects

XO stands relieved

-41-

Counsel for the Rich

Ravishing and farseeing

Soothing Seductress

-42-

Engine core humming

Knights in Shining Omni-Tools

Gossiping techies

-43-

A few tasty meals

Just before the one way trip

Calamari soup

-44-

It's hardly a scoop

I should have been a Romance

Your dear reporter

-45-

Harmless fanatic

Selfie for you and I

Candles in a Shrine

-46-

Crafty tech experts

Have no use for weaponry

Toothbrush for the win!

-47-

Red Sand and much more

Someday he will reach Godhood

Until then, Nap Time

-48-

Citadel purchase

I, too, watched the epic tale

Cute little rodent

-49-

Good till the last drop

It always hits the spot

Have a Tupari

SPOILER: Click to show

For the record this is the only Haiku which explicitly gives away the answer (Tupari).

-50-

Lustful Superstar

Hey, man, that's my sister!

Diehard Jellyfish