Mass Effect: The Krogan

For the past couple of weeks, IGN has been revealing some info on one of the main species in Mass Effect, the Krogan. Fans familiar with the prequel novel, Mass Effect: Revelation will remember one of the main antagonists, Skarr, as being one of the Krogan. This week, their focus was on this race’s tragic history, and the reason for much of their behaviour today.

The so-called Krogan Rebellions continued for nearly three centuries. The Krogan sustained massive casualties, but their incredible birth rate kept their population steadily increasing. Victory seemed inevitable. In desperation, the Council turned to the recently discovered Turian Empire for aid. The Turians unleashed the genophage on the Krogan home worlds: a terrifying bio-weapon engineered by the Salarians. The genophage caused near total infant mortality in the Krogan species, with only 1 birth in every 1000 producing live offspring.

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Last week, they covered the Krogan Biology and explained the physical resiliency of the species.

Due to the brutality of their surroundings, natural selection has played a significant role in the evolution of the species. Krogan reproduce and mature at an astonishing rate. Their large shoulder humps store fluids and nutrients, enabling them to survive extended periods without food or water. Their thick hides are virtually impervious to cuts, scrapes or contusions, and they are highly resistant to toxins, radiation, and extreme heat and cold.

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