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In the Mass Effect universe, the genophage was a biological weapon used against the Krogan race to severely halt their reproduction and cause their numbers to dwindle following the Krogan Rebellions.
When a character or group of characters does something extremely brave on behalf of another character or group of characters, knowing that they will get killed or seriously injured in the process.
Klixen are beetle-like creatures that are native to the Krogan homeworld, Tuchanka. They are capable of breathing fire, and upon death, they explode.
A race of reptilian humanoids that appear in Mass Effect. The Krogan were once a proud, powerful race of warriors with an astonishingly high birthrate. Their massive numbers eventually led to a series of conflicts known as the Krogan Rebellion. The species were eventually infected with a sterilizing genetic bioweapon.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
People who have Psychic Abilities. They appear in games, often using their abilities as weapons (Example: Telekinesis in Psychonauts)
Many games allow you to add characters to your playable group upon fulfilling certain conditions. This is a central mechanic of many RPG franchises, including Fire Emblem and Suikoden. These can be NPCs or even enemy characters that the player persuades to join their cause, through sidequests or dialogue options.
Reptilian humanoids are a common motif in mythology, folklore and fantasy. As a race, they are sometimes cited to be extremely old, even older than men and elves. Examples: Lizalfos (Zelda), Lizardmen (Warhammer) & Argonians (The Elder Scrolls) They generally walk upright like any other humanoid and sport some kind of tail.
Any person that is in an Army.
Space is usually empty, but sometimes it's filled with virtual death machines.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
Thresher Maws are very large, wormlike creatures that live underground in the Mass Effect universe. They spit toxic acid at their prey and are considered highly dangerous.
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