Zayed Massani is one of the most interesting characters in the Mass Effect universe. The former mercenary has come a long way from the founding of a powerful organization of mercenaries to betrayal and attempted murder. At the peak of the path to revenge, he meets with the main character, Captain Shepard, who should help him in his mission so that he joins the player's squad.
Appearance
A first look at this character can cause mixed feelings, because his face is disfigured and looks old. The reason for this is a postponed shot in the head, and as a result, the replacement of many organs with implants. Zayed Massani has a menacing look due to his synthetic eye and gray hair.
On his body, he wears tattoos in the form of symbols of the “Blue Lights” - the organization of mercenaries that he once headed. Despite this state of the body, the warrior has inhuman strength. He easily copes with heavy armor and weapons, often in the gym, where he practices hard for future battles.
Character
It’s hard to find a person who is more straightforward than Zayed Massani in the entire Mass Effect gaming universe. The former mercenary in most cases loves to be silent and listen when it comes to business. He does not take part in empty conversations, and he easily puts in place a couple of strong words to lovers of joking or telling smart things. Such personalities cause him dislike and anger. In most cases, he simply ignores them until they offend him.
The man himself is an experienced and experienced fighter who can teach a lot, but for this you need to earn his trust. In his forty years, he actively promotes a healthy lifestyle. He always criticizes smokers, because he himself has not tried cigarettes in his entire life. For a long time he lived with only one sense of revenge, which further toughened him. He understood that such a train of thought was destroying him, but he continued to live only for the sake of killing his companions who had betrayed him.
Character path start
The game Mass Effect 2 tells the story of how Massani and Vido Santiago founded an organization of mercenaries called Blue Lights. At the time of Captain Shepard's adventures, this company is one of the largest in the illegal business and has a wide network of agents throughout the galaxy.
In those days, she was just beginning her journey thanks to the former Wido paratroopers and the capital of Zayed. They began their activity with forbidden crafts in the area of ​​the Skillian limit. Thanks to this, things quickly went up and gained momentum. Santiago was engaged in money and paper work, and Massani in Mass Effect 2 played the role of the main recruiter.
His responsibilities also included the training of all members of the Blue Lights. An experienced warrior passed on knowledge of attack and defense during the battle, taught them how to deal with different types of weapons. In this role, the character quickly mastered, and so it was for several years, until things in the organization changed.
Betrayal
In Mass Effect, Zayed Massani acts as a rude mercenary, but he is not without some principles. During the supremacy of the "Blue Lights", he refused to work with slave traders to kidnap and sell people, as well as to recruit strong Batarian. They could be paid the standard rate, and they worked for three people, thanks to the inherent strength of Vido Santiago tried to convince him, because their companies were threatened with near bankruptcy due to the expense of funds for the maintenance of the army. No matter how the partner convinced the hero, he did not want to hear about such cooperation.
Then Wido decided to remove the principal partner. During the landing after the mission, he shot Zaid in the face with a shotgun. The bullet did not hurt the brain, but pretty crippled the right side of the face. The character was saved by faithful mercenaries who opposed the policy of Santiago. Massani survived and vowed revenge on the traitor.
Second part of the game
For the first time the player meets in Mass Effect 2 Zayed Massani. Where to find this character, the question will not arise, because sooner or later, each user will look at the Omega station. There you can watch a scene where a former mercenary beats up a huge batarian who has been his target for a long time. He then asks Captain Shepard to help fulfill the loyalty mission of revenge on former associates. This task must be completed in order for the hero to join the team.
There are two options for fulfilling the task: to leave the factory employees to die in a fire and kill Vido or save people, and let the head of the Blue Lights escape. The first option will immediately complete the mission, and in the second case, for joining Zayed Massani it is necessary to have a sufficient number of hero's eyes. Then it will be possible to convince the former mercenary to end the path of revenge and join the team of Captain Shepard.
Third part of the game
Zaid Massani in Mass Effect 3 is no longer a member of the team of captain Shepard, but recognizes him as a former ally (subject to loyalty in the previous part of the game). It is he who helps to fulfill the mission to rescue the Volus ambassador Dean Korlak. The protagonist finds out that Zayed is connected with the mercenaries who kidnapped the diplomat. Shepard whispers to the ambassador to mention his name in a conversation with Massani.
At the next entrance to the room with the ambassador, you can find that he figured out all the mercenaries. In his corporate identity, he can “ask” the ambassador to provide all the information that interests the captain. This is the simplest passage of this quest. The next meeting with the old ally will take place in the warehouse, de he will provide Shepard's team with cover in the form of mercenaries according to old relations.
If Zayed was not loyal in the second part, then in the warehouse he will be seriously wounded and will die in front of the main character.
Party at Citadel
In the DLC called Citadel, for the third part of the game, Zayed Massani can participate in a party organized on the ship if the captain invites him. He, along with all members will actively participate in the fun, make noise and enjoy the celebration.
At the first stage, he will enter into a debate about the victory of Rex and Grunt in a single battle. When everyone drank pretty, the man tries to attract the attention of Samara and shows an interest in art. His attempts failed completely, although he tried to keep a low profile and talk with proper decency. When everyone started dancing, Massani, along with other avid shooters, arranges a shooting gallery of beer bottles.
In the morning he can be found on the couch, where he and Cortez are trying to move away from yesterday’s state. When meeting with Shepard, he will ask if he woke anyone, because he snored heavily at night because of a broken nose in his youth.
Combat skills
In Mass Effect 2, Zayed Massani was a former member of the Alliance’s elite landing force. He actively developed his skills during the founding of the "Blue Lights", and therefore in the team of Shepard showed himself as an excellent fighter. With its heavy weapons, it is great for battles in open or closed areas.
Its cartridges can be further enhanced by the shock effect, and the Inferno grenade works well against heavily equipped fighters. The “Slaughter” skill shows itself well in skirmishes with superior enemy forces. A couple of such explosive shots immediately destroy a group of opponents. Massani's last skill is a stunning shot, which not only deals damage, but also incapacitates a dangerous enemy for a while.
A fighter is indispensable in missions where you have to fight a lot and participate in shootouts. Therefore, it is desirable that he still joined your team.