User blog comment:Commdor/PC Gamer June 2011 - ME3 Info/@comment-1188333-20110506171207/@comment-3986012-20110512214240

I think it's safe to assume any time you see the words "allied" and "Reapers" in the same sentence, it's meant to be read "indoctrinated."

Not saying that isn't just as much a cop out, but at least it makes sense