Talons

This article is about the mercenary organization. For the heavy pistol, see M-358 Talon.

The Talons are a mercenary organization based on Omega. They are highly organized, setting them apart from other gangs like the Blood Pack, but just as dishonorable. Prior to the plague of 2185, the Talons were an obscure group with negligible influence, but the devastation of the plague combined with Commander Shepard's actions against mercenaries on the station resulted in a power vacuum that the Talons rapidly filled.

History

Mass Effect: Ascension

The Cerberus operative Pel used a small warehouse owned by the Talons to set up his base of operations on Omega in 2183. The Talons were the best option for freelancers looking to gain footholds on the station. Although they were known for charging high rates for rent and protection, they left their customers alone, never asking too many questions. The Talons are strong enough at the time to keep the streets of the predominately turian district they control stable and prevent riots.

Mass Effect: Retribution

In early 2186, the Talons are a small but steadily growing turian gang established on Omega that run a red sand smuggling operation. After they stop paying Aria T'Loak her cut of their profits, Aria sends a team consisting of her daughter, Liselle, and trusted henchmen Paul Grayson and Sanak, to capture a red sand shipment from a Talons warehouse. The raid goes smoothly, with all of the Talon mercenaries killed without any casualties on Aria's henchmen.

Later, some Talon representatives meet with Aria in response to the attack and attempt a parley to their advantage. However, Aria is able to keep the ball in her court and negotiate a better deal to her advantage, getting a larger cut. Despite being furious, the Talons accept as they know they would not be able to win against Aria's organization.

Mass Effect 3: Omega

After Omega fell to Cerberus and Aria T'Loak was exiled, the Talons continued a resistance effort against the occupiers, freeing detained civilians and other hit and run ops against Cerberus occupiers. Under Nyreen's leadership, The Talons was molded from small-time merc gang into an organized force, whose troopers fought with higher purpose. During Aria's offensive to retake Omega, the Talons formed a significant portion of the forces.

After Omega was liberated, the Talons become the new security forces on Omega.

Key Members

• Derius - Head of the Talons prior to 2186.
• Nyreen Kandros - Head of the Talons as of 2186.

External Links

• Fight for Omega!
• Talon Communication Feed