Task Force Aurora

Task Force Aurora is a Systems Alliance research group created by Admiral Hackett with the mandate to investigate legends and rumors about the Reapers from before their existence was revealed. The task force is headed by Dr. Garret Bryson.

Leviathan
During the Reaper invasion in 2186, Admiral Hackett informs Commander Shepard of the existence of Task Force Aurora and directs the Commander to assist Dr. Bryson's investigation as soon as possible.