Saren Arterius

A turian Spectre turned servant of the Reapers.

Saren Arterius is a turian who was once a celebrated Citadel Spectre, but became the primary antagonist of the first Mass Effect game. He serves as a vessel for an ancient synthetic threat known as Sovereign.

Quick Facts

Species: Turian

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Background

Saren Arterius was a turian Spectre, one of the elite covert operatives who represent the Citadel Council and operate above the law. The Reaper Sovereign slowly manipulated him through subtle subliminal messages into helping it bring back the Reapers. Under Sovereign's influence, Saren took command of a dissident geth faction and sought the Prothean Conduit, which he used during the geth invasion of the Citadel so that Sovereign could activate the Citadel mass relay. Liara T'Soni, sparking a galaxy-wide manhunt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Saren Arterius?

He was a highly decorated Citadel Council Spectre who turned traitor by secretly serving the Reapers. Originally a respected turian commander, his corruption made him the primary antagonist of the first Mass Effect game.

What was Saren Arterius's relationship with Sovereign?

He became a biological host for the Reaper known as Sovereign, allowing the machine consciousness to manipulate his actions directly. This symbiotic bond drove him to eliminate anyone who threatened the Reapers' return cycle.