Office of Special Tactics and Reconaissance



As of Mass Effect 3, The office of the Special Tactics and Reconnaissance (Spectre) branch of the Citadel Council resides in the Presidium Embassies area next door to the office of the residing commander of Citadel Security, Commander Armando-Owen Bailey. Within, Spectres have access to purchase and make use of special services and equipment which enable them to perform their duties as the prime executors of the Council's will.

Spectre Console
This allows Spectres to view and take part in developing situations in Citadel politics and security. The console receives messages which detail specific situations. Some messages are merely privileged information regarding recent events, but many others prompt an authorized Spectre to weigh in and resolve decisions using their superior clearance and authority if they so choose.

In a practical sense, this can affect political situations pertaining to the galactic readiness to face the Reapers, increasing or decreasing war asset values depending on the solution approved.

Spectre Requisitions
This console allows Spectres to purchase unparalleled equipment, albeit at substantial personal expense. Available models include:
 * Black Widow
 * M-11 Wraith
 * M-77 Paladin

Firing Range
For their convenience, Spectres are granted a modest facility to experiment with varying weapon models in a secure environment, or simply to blow off steam by blowing the heads off some practice targets. There is a workbench within the range to allow agents to swap out and modify their weapons. Targets have health bars of shields, health and armor to better compare how specific weapons perform against each defense.