Saren is searching for the Conduit, an ancient relic dating back to the Prothean extinction. Through the visions burred into your mind by the beacon on Eden Prime, you believe that the Conduit is a weapon capable of wiping out all life in the galaxy. Saren must be stopped!

Acquisition Edit

This mission is acquired after talking to either Matriarch Benezia on Noveria, or Shiala on Feros. This mission is the overarching mission of Mass Effect and will update over the course of the game with the completion of additional plot worlds.

Race Against Time is a mission that doesn't relate to any specific point in the game. Rather, it is your ongoing mission to stop Saren Arterius' plans, and is completed by finishing the game. See the Mass Effect Guide for additional information about completing the game.

Progression Edit

The mission name is updated several times throughout Mass Effect, and these changes correspond to specific points in the game. They are explained below.

Note: In order to have the location of Ilos revealed, you are required to complete the missions on Feros, Noveria, and Virmire in their entirety.

• Race Against Time

This is the name given to the mission when it is first acquired.

• Race Against Time: Sovereign

The mission acquires this name after you have met with Sovereign on Virmire.

• Race Against Time: Conduit

The mission acquires this name after you speak to Vigil on Ilos.

• Race Against Time: Final Battle

The mission acquires this name after you have passed through the Conduit and re-enter the Citadel.