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Post by yourfunnyuncle on Feb 5, 2017 23:02:44 GMT
So, in the spirit of finding other topics for conversation, why do we think Cora chose to join the Valkyrie Program and serve with Asari? Was she only interested in their tactics and biotic abilities or was she fascinated by their culture too? How might her time with Talein's Daughters have shaped her attitudes? Did it leave her more pro-Asari, or might she have had a falling-out with them? Why did she leave to join the Andromeda Initiative? Any ideas? I think Cora joined the Valkyrie program as a plan to increase asari-human relations. The asari were the dominant race in the milky way (by that I mean they had the greatest galactic authority standing due to them being crucial mediators between races) and the alliance could have asked Cora and some other biotics to be alongside the asari and learn from them like Kaidan had a Turian teacher. Being alongside asari commandos, i'm sure she eventually if she didn't already, get along with asari and learn to respect their culture. After watching the debriefings and hearing how she speaks she sounds much warmer than miranda and less aggressive than Ashley. I'm thinking her time with the Asari gave her that formal but sincere attitude. Another thing I'm also wondering is whether or not Cora will be casual in her romance. I'm thinking she'll be rather passionate towards her relationship with Ryder should he choose to pursue one, but I'm not sure quite how much work it's going to take to get in a relationship with you. It'd be cool if Ryder had some prior familiarity with Liam and Cora before their journey. Also I'm wondering if Cora has a religious side, but I'm sure that'll be revealed in the romance. My tendency would also be to assume that she'd at least end up pro-Asari after spending four years with them, but I wouldn't be against them playing it differently if they chose. That could be an interesting spin. I'd agree that from what little we've seen, she looks like she'd take a romance seriously if she chose to engage in one. Considering her history she's clearly not afraid of commitment if that's what she decides she wants. On the surface it would seem that if anyone were to be more casual it'd be PeeBee. I think based on her bio that she joins the program about multi species cooperation because she has an open attitude towards alien. We don't know much, but from what was stated I think the program might work as sending people to learn tacticts and techniques in different alien groups, not only asari. Maybe some humans went to some particular group of turians (humans already worked with them for the Normandy) and salarians. Maybe some aliens worked with special human groups/N7 as well. It certainly seems from the name as though it's a general inter-organisational thing between all Citadel races, and for a biotic, joining the Asari would seem like the obvious move, but I could definitely see other humans joining the Turians or Salarians for their expertise in warfare/intelligence. Certainly you'd expect some traffic in the other direction too, assuming that they thought they could learn something from us.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 23:13:58 GMT
I think Cora joined the Valkyrie program as a plan to increase asari-human relations. The asari were the dominant race in the milky way (by that I mean they had the greatest galactic authority standing due to them being crucial mediators between races) and the alliance could have asked Cora and some other biotics to be alongside the asari and learn from them like Kaidan had a Turian teacher. Being alongside asari commandos, i'm sure she eventually if she didn't already, get along with asari and learn to respect their culture. After watching the debriefings and hearing how she speaks she sounds much warmer than miranda and less aggressive than Ashley. I'm thinking her time with the Asari gave her that formal but sincere attitude. Another thing I'm also wondering is whether or not Cora will be casual in her romance. I'm thinking she'll be rather passionate towards her relationship with Ryder should he choose to pursue one, but I'm not sure quite how much work it's going to take to get in a relationship with you. It'd be cool if Ryder had some prior familiarity with Liam and Cora before their journey. Also I'm wondering if Cora has a religious side, but I'm sure that'll be revealed in the romance. My tendency would also be to assume that she'd at least end up pro-Asari after spending four years with them, but I wouldn't be against them playing it differently if they chose. That could be an interesting spin. I'd agree that from what little we've seen, she looks like she'd take a romance seriously if she chose to engage in one. Considering her history she's clearly not afraid of commitment if that's what she decides she wants. On the surface it would seem that if anyone were to be more casual it'd be PeeBee. I think based on her bio that she joins the program about multi species cooperation because she has an open attitude towards alien. We don't know much, but from what was stated I think the program might work as sending people to learn tacticts and techniques in different alien groups, not only asari. Maybe some humans went to some particular group of turians (humans already worked with them for the Normandy) and salarians. Maybe some aliens worked with special human groups/N7 as well. It certainly seems from the name as though it's a general inter-organisational thing between all Citadel races, and for a biotic, joining the Asari would seem like the obvious move, but I could definitely see other humans joining the Turians or Salarians for their expertise in warfare/intelligence. Certainly you'd expect some traffic in the other direction too, assuming that they thought they could learn something from us. Yeah I doubt that they'll make the main human female romance overly casual to the point where if the relationship ended she wouldn't care. As for PeeBee I'm getting the feeling she'll start off loose and unwilling to get attached, but she'll eventually grow to genuinely care about Ryder whether in a romance or not. Considering PeeBee's writer, I would not be surprised if this turns out to be the case for her because the writer is the same one who wrote the Sith Warrior story in SWTOR which had Vette, yet another humorous blue space babe that seemed at first glance the type to leave the Sith Warrior the first chance she got but eventually came to think of the crew as family and in the romance she was loyal to the SW even after she believed he died.
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Post by Crim on Feb 5, 2017 23:14:05 GMT
So, in the spirit of finding other topics for conversation, why do we think Cora chose to join the Valkyrie Program and serve with Asari? Was she only interested in their tactics and biotic abilities or was she fascinated by their culture too? *hick* wait... I suppose she wanted to work with the best, Asari commandos would be the way to go. Working alongside the Asari would strengthen Alliance/Asari relations, both can learn from one another. Sounds like a good trade for both parties I reckon. 4 years is a nice learning period, will be really interesting hearing what she has to say about her time honing her power with the galaxies most potent biotics. Wasn't Jack as powerful as an Asari Matriarch? Kinda wonder how powerful Cora might be, no where near Jack's league of course but still, curious.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Feb 5, 2017 23:16:44 GMT
I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer.
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Post by yourfunnyuncle on Feb 5, 2017 23:21:17 GMT
So, in the spirit of finding other topics for conversation, why do we think Cora chose to join the Valkyrie Program and serve with Asari? Was she only interested in their tactics and biotic abilities or was she fascinated by their culture too? *hick* wait... I suppose she wanted to work with the best, Asari commandos would be the way to go. Working alongside the Asari would strengthen Alliance/Asari relations, both can learn from one another. Sounds like a good trade for both parties I reckon. 4 years is a nice learning period, will be really interesting hearing what she has to say about her time honing her power with the galaxies most potent biotics. Wasn't Jack as powerful as an Asari Matriarch? Kinda wonder how powerful Cora might be, no where near Jack's league of course but still, curious. Outside of cinematics, she's probably be just as powerful as Jack. Damn gameplay/story disconnects...
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Post by Crim on Feb 5, 2017 23:22:25 GMT
I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer. This is now canon.
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Post by yourfunnyuncle on Feb 5, 2017 23:22:25 GMT
I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer. That's an interesting idea, and certainly a plausible explanation for why an Asari might be on the human Ark...
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Feb 5, 2017 23:32:04 GMT
I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer. This is now canon. I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer. That's an interesting idea, and certainly a plausible explanation for why an Asari might be on the human Ark... Glad you like it. I just remembered one of the articles called Dr. Lexi a paramedic which reminded me of the paramedics we see among the Asari Commandos, like for example the one on Thessia tending to the commando who is paralyzed from the waist down. It made me think maybe she was the paramedic of the Talein's Daughters or another unit or something. Figured it could be an interesting relationship and an explanation why she is with the Human Pathfinder team.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Feb 5, 2017 23:59:28 GMT
I was thinking, as the Executive Officer of the Pathfinder team and having served with Asari Commandos for a few years, maybe Cora and Dr. Lexi met then and later when forming the Pathfinder team Cora remembered her and chose her to be their medical officer. It's certainly possible given she's one of the human command officers. Also being second in command means generally having to keep a watch over the crew while the Captain or in this case pathfinder organises the next mission. That is after all what Commander Riker's primary job was aboard the Enterprise in TNG.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Feb 6, 2017 0:48:08 GMT
Gamedam Meister @gamedammeister @joanna_Berry A couple articles mention an asari named Dr. Lexi as the Tempest doctor. Do she & Cora know each other from Cora's asari days?
Jo Berry @joanna_Berry @gamedammeister Can't talk character specifics, sorry. Not long before you can find out, though... 🙂
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Post by tempest on Feb 6, 2017 1:30:49 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances.
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Post by Crim on Feb 6, 2017 1:36:48 GMT
Gamedam Meister @gamedammeister @joanna_Berry A couple articles mention an asari named Dr. Lexi as the Tempest doctor. Do she & Cora know each other from Cora's asari days? Jo Berry @joanna_Berry@gamedammeister Can't talk character specifics, sorry. Not long before you can find out, though... 🙂 Keep avoiding giving us answers, I don't care.
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Post by kansasmarcelo on Feb 6, 2017 1:40:19 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances. I'm down lol. I always fall for the straight female human LI in every Bio game for some reason. I'm not xenophobic I promise.
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Post by Crim on Feb 6, 2017 1:47:16 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances. Oh, I'm pretty much resigned to the likelihood certainty that she won't be available for my Sara but tbh there was never much hope... Jack, Cassie, Cora, lol the pattern continues. Just gotta go blue... again.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 1:51:24 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances. Oh, I'm pretty much resigned to the likelyhood that she won't be available for my Sara but tbh there was never much hope... Jack, Cassie, Cora, lol the pattern continues. Just gotta go blue... again. Go blue. It's great... (Always wanted to use this one)
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Post by Crim on Feb 6, 2017 1:54:22 GMT
Oh, I'm pretty much resigned to the likelyhood that she won't be available for my Sara but tbh there was never much hope... Jack, Cassie, Cora, lol the pattern continues. Just gotta go blue... again. Go blue. It's great. Yes, yes it is. And PeeBee sounds fun, so it's not all bad. Don't know much about Doctor Lexi, unfortunately *shakes fist at Bioware*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 1:56:47 GMT
Yes, yes it is. And PeeBee sounds fun, so it's not all bad. Don't know much about Doctor Lexi, unfortunately *shakes fist at Bioware* Maybe they've finally written some decent f/f non-squadmate romances (though they'll probably never make non-squad options that are of the same quality as squad ones unfortunately)
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Post by Crim on Feb 6, 2017 2:03:44 GMT
Yes, yes it is. And PeeBee sounds fun, so it's not all bad. Don't know much about Doctor Lexi, unfortunately *shakes fist at Bioware* Maybe they've finally written some decent f/f non-squadmate romances (though they'll probably never make non-squad options that are of the same quality as squad ones unfortunately) Hopefully. Would also like to get some info about the crew this week, Vetra and Drack have been neglected too.
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Post by GannayevOfDreams on Feb 6, 2017 3:07:18 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances. Heh... we don't have that level of camaraderie in this thread, but I'll offer my hopes she is a bi option. As for romancing her first... I dunno. I don't even know what gender Ryder I'm going to go with first. I'm leaning femRyder, but I've not committed to anything. I'll be getting to them all eventually anyway.
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Feb 6, 2017 5:08:41 GMT
Yes, yes it is. And PeeBee sounds fun, so it's not all bad. Don't know much about Doctor Lexi, unfortunately *shakes fist at Bioware* Maybe they've finally written some decent f/f non-squadmate romances (though they'll probably never make non-squad options that are of the same quality as squad ones unfortunately) I wouldn't say that. Cullen and Josephine were definitely on par with the squadmate romances. Bioware even thought so highly of one they made it the poster romance of DAI instead of a squadmate.
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Post by JayKay on Feb 6, 2017 7:03:18 GMT
Yes, yes it is. And PeeBee sounds fun, so it's not all bad. Don't know much about Doctor Lexi, unfortunately *shakes fist at Bioware* Maybe they've finally written some decent f/f non-squadmate romances (though they'll probably never make non-squad options that are of the same quality as squad ones unfortunately) Well, there's Traynor, who I would say despite her short tenure probably being one of the best Femshep exclusive romances in the series. Also, like I said in another thread--she spent four years of her life surrounded by asari commandos--I'm not sure anyone would go through that without getting at least a little curious... That does give me a thought...what if in terms of bisexual characters, their romances have differences based on gender? Maybe if Cora is bi, she has a fling with Sara, but develops a serious relationship with Scott, or vice-versa? I can see pros and cons to this: on one hand, it feels realistic. I'm bisexual, and at this point in my life I find one gender as primarily just physically attracted to, and another both physically and romantically. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in this. On the other hand, no matter how carefully handled it is, it would PISS OFF certain fans if "their" Ryder doesn't get the same experience romancing a character as another's. Anyway, here's some cute fan-art with our other human squadmate. (Source)
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Post by yourfunnyuncle on Feb 6, 2017 10:54:21 GMT
I'm sure it's been said a bunch here butttttttttt I am living for the idea of romancing Cora. Do we have like a prayer circle? Something... ? I'm an atheist but I pray to andraste because she knows what's up I feel. Anyway, if she is, how many of ya'll would romance her first no debate? Me... for one... me. Unless she said she hated like cats or something. But what are the chances. I don't think that I could go that far yet before getting to know her properly but I'm certainly very interested based on what we know so far. It seems a safe bet that she'll end up with at least one of my Ryders unless there's something really unsavoury about her personality.
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Post by wright1978 on Feb 6, 2017 11:28:39 GMT
I've pretty much set my hopes on Cora as Peebee sounds absolutely annoying as far as i'm concerned. I like how she looks & the snippets we have about her.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 12:40:54 GMT
Assuming Cora is The Illusive Man's daughter, the backstory about having served in an exchange program with the Asari military might be to establish that she's not cut from the same cloth and favors cooperation with other species over a humanity first agenda. Differences of opinion with TIM may also behind her decision to join the Andromeda Initiative.
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Post by mikaelnovasun on Feb 6, 2017 12:52:40 GMT
I am trying to play catch up here but I haven't seen much discussed about her past beyond her time with the Asari commandos. Given her full name Cora Harper, I think she maybe Eva Core's and Jack Harper's "daughter" I could see TIM using Eva's remains to extract DNA, and then combine it with his own to have a "daughter". He is obviously hung up on Eva; he used her name as an alias for an android. I could also see him playing with Cora's DNA to make her the best of human genetics similar to Miranda Lawson. TIM may also have had a hand in getting her to serve with the Asari to further humanity's understanding of Biotics. And as for joining the Andromeda Initiative, I think Cora jumped at the chance for a couple of reason's. The first being, working 4 years with the Asari showed her that human and aliens are better working together, and the second being it is a means to escape her "father's" meddling and influence.
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