Samara the Justicar

I like that too. It's hard to fit in a typical do-gooder category, but I guess she sees herself that way.

It's funny that only Paragon options try to call her out on it (not my thing though).

Plus, I found the code really interesting. It certainly appears that BioWare took a lot of inspiration from Judge Dredd when writing Samara.

As much as I like Cassandra, I don't think they're alike. She's watered down to like just about any type of character or choice. Even Sera's beliefs provide more conflict in the story. Even Alistair had more conflict.

Something about Samara (and partly Thane) kind of makes me feel guilty or want to do better

No idea. It's a travesty. Here is a picture to ease our befuddlement.

And the fact that you can never be together even if she does fall for you.

Perfect.

Agreed.

Also, her conversation with drunk Zaeed.

"Find peace in the embrace of the goddess."

*face punch.

I love that line.

I always liked everything about her character, but her face. First time I saw her, I thought she was a villain. Partly because she killed all that one defeated asair, and mostly because she had the emotionless look of a psycopath.

Every time I look at her, I get a little scared she is going to murder me in my sleep.

Rana McAnear is the face model of Samara and I gotta say: The original in flesh and blood looks better than Bioware's interpretation.

I think she'd definitely receive that sort of charity in Asari space, but elsewhere probably not so much. Then the Order would likely have to step in with funding if the Justicar has to leave Asari space in pursuit - like Samara. Though we're told it's not very common. Curious to know if Justicars are recognised by the Turian and Salarian governments..

On the show Babylon 5 there is a race called Minbari who display your typical enlightened space elf/ Crystal Spires and Togas tropes. They believe it is an honor to serve and they have telepaths who are public servants. Wherever they go they are given all they need by the people.

This obviously has no binding effect on ME but I think something similar could be another likely explanation given the reverence asari citizens have for Justicars. Within asari space, Justicars pay no fees and any law abiding citizen would be honored to provide their food, shelter for the night or any other mundane or more specific help. Outside asari space, the Order has expense accounts, likely set up/funded by the asari government.

Another parallel is obviously the Jedi Order. Jedi always have money if they need it but they never really talk about where the money comes from. I don't think the Jedi Council is sitting on a mountain of treasure so likely they're subsidized by the Republic.