Citadel 100% Guide: Becoming a Spectre | Mass Effect Legendary Edition – No Commentary Walkthrough (Episode 2)

In this second episode of my Mass Effect Legendary Edition PS4 walkthrough, we dive into a 100%-focused run of the Citadel section leading up to Shepard becoming the first human Spectre.

We’ll fully explore the Citadel, pick up and progress key assignments, push the investigation into Saren, and finish with the Spectre induction – all with clean, no-commentary gameplay so you can focus on the story, dialogue, and atmosphere.

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Episode Highlights

In this episode, we:

• Arrive on the Citadel and continue the investigation into Saren

• Systematically explore the Wards and Presidium areas for a 100% Citadel run

• Pick up and progress early assignments like keepers, disputing scientists, and grieving relatives

• Navigate key political conversations with Udina, Anderson, and the Council

• Witness Shepard’s Spectre induction ceremony – the moment humanity gains a Spectre

• Take command of the Normandy and unlock the galaxy map for future missions

This episode is ideal if you’re:

• Trying to 100% the Citadel early game and don’t want to miss important assignments

• Playing along and need a calm, no-commentary reference for navigation and dialogue choices

• Rewatching Mass Effect’s story and want a cinematic Citadel experience without commentary over cutscenes

Quests & Sections Covered (Timestamps)

• 00:00 - Intro & Recap

• 04:47 - Side Mission: The Asari Consort (Sha'ira)

• 09:04 - Investigation: Meeting Barla Von

• 16:18 - Arrival at Chora's Den

• 17:24 - Side Mission: Talk to General Septimus (Consort Quest)

• 19:43 - Investigation: Harkin & Anderson

• 33:17 - Side Mission: Emily Wong (Reporter's Request)

• 36:54 - Recruiting Garrus Vakarian (Medical Clinic Fight)

• 46:20 - Recruiting Urdnot Wrex (C-Sec Academy)

• 52:34 - Chora's Den: Confronting Fist

• 58:10 - The Alleyway Ambush

• 1:02:06 - Recruiting Tali'Zorah nar Rayya (The Evidence)

Tips If You’re Playing Along

If you’re playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition on PS4 while you watch, keep these in mind:

• 100% Citadel tip:
  Talk to every NPC with a nameplate and interact with terminals/exclamation marks. Many early assignments are easy to miss but give great XP and credits.

• Assignment efficiency tip:
  Grab “Scan the Keepers” as early as possible so you can scan keepers naturally as you move through each area instead of backtracking later.

• Dialogue & alignment tip:
  Your tone with the Council, Udina, and Anderson helps shape Shepard’s Paragon/Renegade path. Decide early how you want to roleplay and stay consistent.

• Preparation tip:
  Before you leave the Citadel and commit to your first major mission world, make sure you’ve checked the markets for gear upgrades and spent your ability points.

Continue the Walkthrough

Catch up on the story:

• Previous episode: Mass Effect Legendary Edition – Eden Prime & The Beacon (Episode 1)

This is Episode 2 of my Mass Effect Legendary Edition walkthrough. Once Episode 3 is live, update this section like this:

• Next episode: First Human Spectre: Taking Command of the Normandy | Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Episode 3)

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