

Towards the final stages of the war, Anderson and Shepard are badly wounded but manage to use a Reaper transport beam to board the Citadel in order to open the Citadel's arms so the Crucible superweapon can dock. Ultimately, he chooses to stay behind on Earth to help survivors of the attack and became the leader of the resistance movement.
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The trial is later interrupted by a Reaper attack on Earth, forcing Anderson to help Shepard reach the Normandy SR-2. Upon learning of the destruction of the Bahak system, Anderson attended Shepard's court-martial hearing. The Alliance Parliament named Donnel Udina as his successor. He ultimately resigns as Councilor and returned to the military as an Admiral to be more proactive in finding a way to prepare for the Reaper invasion. However, after serving three years on the Council, Anderson grew increasingly frustrated with Citadel politics and soon became embroiled in a Cerberus plot to abduct his friend Kahlee Sanders, where he learned that he was unable to live a life without action. After the Alliance-led victory in the battle, Anderson served as the Citadel's first human Councilor. When the Reaper known as Sovereign and the geth invaded during the Battle of the Citadel, Anderson led many civilians to safety. But when the early stages of the Eden Prime War began, Anderson was forced into an early retirement to give Shepard control of the Normandy when his protégé was appointed as the first human Spectre. He selected the promising young N7 Commander, John Shepard, as his XO and became his mentor. However, during a routine mission on Camala with a turian Spectre named Saren Arterius, his candidacy was sabotaged when Saren destroyed the element zero refinery and placed all of the blame on Anderson instead―effectively ruining his chances.Īt some point in early 2183, Anderson was promoted to the rank of Captain and later became commanding officer of the SSV Normandy. Eight years later, Anderson became involved in the investigation of the Sidon facility massacre and was considered a suitable candidate to represent humanity in the Citadel Council's Special Tactics and Reconnaissance. Born in London in 2137, he later moved to Arcturus Station and became the first graduate of the now-renowned N7 marine program.Ī veteran of the First Contact War, Anderson became one of the Alliance's most decorated special forces operatives and earned both an excellent reputation and influence. 2186) was a career military officer in the Systems Alliance and original captain of the SSV Normandy SR-1. That, and the men and women you’re fighting beside.” - David Anderson, during an interviewĪdmiral David Edward Anderson (J– c. In those instances, and there’s more than I’d like to admit, your instincts are the only thing keeping you alive. Even the most experienced veteran is going to find themselves in situations they haven’t trained for. Commanded the Earth Resistance during the Reaper invasion.
