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ME2 Colectors Edition
ME2 Colectors Edition
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The tank-bred Grunt was designed to contrast with other krogan by having smoother horns and a
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showroom-new armor.
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The Illusive Man’s suit was
designed to capture an impec-
cable futuristic style, combined
with the casual swagger of a
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charming billionaire.
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look.
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Legion presented
an opportunity to
develop the basic
geth design by
adding moving
parts that allowed it
to animate with de-
tailed expressions.
Originally added to
the concept just for
fun, Shepard’s N7
armor became an
integral part of
Legion’s appearance
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with that of a combat-ready tech specialist.
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attractive potential love interest.
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The countless designs for the Reaper-human larva [above and previous page] covered a
full spectrum between Reaper and human forms. Ultimately, a more human shape was
chosen, albeit one that’s only partially formed, and of distinctly Reaper construction.
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The Collectors were originally inspired
by electron microscope photographs of
insect heads. Their full-body designs
ranged from humanoid to highly-abstract
creations.
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the Praetorians are another example of horrific Reaper experimentation.
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O3: ALIEN WORLDS
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Interiors for
Cerberus locations
[right] epitomize
the clean and geo-
metric design style
of the Mass Effect
universe, while the
concepts for Cer-
berus’ Minuteman
Station [above and
opposite] reaffirm
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beauty and serenity of the species. the enormous space station. [above]
O3: ALIEN WORLDS
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With guards moving through “hamster Korlus [above] is equally
tubes” to observe the prisoners below, grim, fulfilling the promise
Purgatory’s colorless environment of the planet’s working
[opposite] offers no hope to its inhabitants. name: “junk world”.
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O3: ALIEN WORLDS
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Collector interiors had to feel uncomfortably alien, with vistas of epic proportions. To
ground their look in something familiar, artists took inspiration from natural bee hives.
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O4: TRANSPORT
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O4: TRANSPORT
With a fast-moving story that spans the galaxy, Mass Effect 2 brought new demand for spaceship and
vehicle designs. From the rusty krogan hauler shown here to the impressive new incarnation of the
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starship Normandy, vehicles continue to play a key role in the Mass Effect experience.
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tures with organic shapes inspired by the termite mounds of Australia.
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of an attack helicopter with futuristic propulsion and weaponry.
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The replacement Normandy was originally meant to feel like a crude knockoff of the
original ship: bigger and more powerful, but without the luxuries. The final design,
however, featured numerous luxurious improvements, including posh living quarters
and a top-of-the-line galley, not to mention wood inlay and leather seats.
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O5: WEAPONS
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O5: WEAPONS
With an increased focus on intense tactical combat, Mass Effect 2 brought new opportunities
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for the team to create weapons with unique designs and spectacular effects.
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