Suicide Mission

The Suicide Mission is the climax of Mass Effect 2. The Normandy travels through the Omega 4 Relay to the Collector home base. There, Shepard's squad fight their way through the base to discover the purpose of the Collector abductions: a Human Reaper.

There is an achievement for ensuring that every squad member survives the Suicide Mission. Squad member survival is dependent on Loyalty, Ship Upgrades, and 4 decisions that must be made during the mission.

Loyalty: It is presumed that every squad member must be loyal for everyone to survive.

Ship Upgrades: Shepard must purchase the Hull, Shield and Weapon upgrades for the Normandy, or squad members will die during the space combat on the way to the the Collector base. The Med Bay upgrade is not required.

Decisions: Shepard will be called upon to select squad members to perform certain tasks during the Mission. If a squad member besides the ones listed are chosen, then a squad member will die.

Tech Specialist: Tali or Legion

Fire Team Leader #1: Miranda, Jacob or Garrus

Biotic Specialist: Jack or Samara/Morinth

Fire Team Leader #2: Miranda, Jacob or Garrus

Escort for Dr. Chakwas: Anyone. Note that if you do not send an escort then the Dr., and anyone else traveling with her, will be killed attempting to extract.

After dropping the Human Reaper, Shepard will have the option to either destroy the base (Paragon) or secure it for Cerberus (Renegade).

Note that it is possible for Shepard to die at the end of the Suicide Mission. The specifics circumstances that cause this are unknown.