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Destiny Ascension

The Destiny Ascension is an asari dreadnought and flagship of the Citadel Fleet. It is a starship of stunning power; according to a volus visitor, it has almost as much firepower as the rest of the asari fleet combined. The Ascension is currently commanded by Matriarch Lidanya.

Specifications[]

The Ascension is four times the size of the largest human ship, and boasts a crew of nearly 10,000. It can be seen passing the windows on the Upper Wards while people gather around to watch. A nearby volus can be heard talking excitedly about his recent tour of the Ascension: though he was aboard for six hours, he only saw 10% of the ship, for the vessel was simply far too large to tour completely. It is equipped with GARDIAN defenses.


Mass Effect[]

The Ascension under attack

When the geth fleet, led by Sovereign, attacks the Citadel, the Council is evacuated to the Destiny Ascension as per standard emergency procedures. However, it fails to escape as its main drives are taken offline. With its kinetic barriers reduced to 40%, the arrival of the Alliance Fleet waiting in the Andura Sector is the Ascension's only hope of survival.

Commander Shepard has three choices: command the Alliance fleet to save the Destiny Ascension (at the cost of many human lives and potential reinforcements), concentrate the attack upon Sovereign (leaving the Destiny Ascension to be destroyed by the geth fleet), or allow the Council to die. The first option results in the Alliance destroying the geth ships attacking the Ascension, allowing the flagship to limp away while the Alliance deals with Sovereign. The latter two options result in the Alliance ignoring the Ascension's hails for assistance, ending in the asari dreadnought's destruction under sustained bombardment.


Mass Effect 2[]

If the Destiny Ascension survived the Battle of the Citadel, the vessel undergoes a twenty-colony victory cruise, completed in 2185. If it was destroyed, a news report states that the asari have ceded the corresponding share of responsibility for Citadel defense to the turians.


Mass Effect 3[]

If the Destiny Ascension is saved, the asari have repaired and upgraded the dreadnought's shielding and firepower, making it a formidable asset after the Council offers its support in retaking Earth. It then takes part in the final space battle over Earth.

Trivia[]

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