User blog comment:Arbington/ME3 Theories/@comment-899316-20100803012155

They played a lesser role, sure, but at least the Citadel appears a little less... oppressed with them around. Also, you have the ability to become a Spectre again if you kept the Council alive and had Anderson appointed to it. I'm sure the Council will warm up to you after saving the galaxy at least twice in the course of two years, right? Also, if Shep becomes Councilor, I hope that you can direct various fleets and allies you've acquired in the final battle against the Reapers. Shepard by himself probably can't do much, but Shepard with every fleet in the galaxy on his side might have a fighting chance.