Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012)

In the vast canvas of the Mass Effect Universe unfolds an untold saga, chronicling the early chapters in the career of Alliance Marine, James Vega. A pillar of strength and courage, Vega finds himself leading a special forces squadron against the enigmatic alien menace known as The Collectors. Nestled within the confines of a remote star system, Vega's station - a human colony - becomes the focal point of a deadly invasion. The Collectors, insectoid warriors of an unknown agenda, seek to seize the colony's inhabitants for their cryptic purposes. A brutal battle ensues, claiming Vega's commanding officer and thrusting the young marine into the crucible of leadership. As the survival of the colony hangs in balance, Vega, who has long admired Earth's legendary hero Commander Shepard, must now bear the weight of life-and-death decisions. These choices reach far beyond the confines of his squad, touching the lives of every person within the colony - lives Vega has pledged to safeguard. Vega's journey into the heart of heroism is far from the glamorous path he had envisioned. Fighting with unwavering valor, he is soon faced with the harsh realities of war: the end of innocence, the sacrifice of ideals, and the inevitable loss of those held dear. Set prior to the events of Mass Effect 3, this tale of courage and sacrifice underlines that victory in war often demands a price far too heavy - the relinquishment of everything one holds dear.

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost is an action movie featuring Freddie Prinze Jr. and directed by Atsushi Takeuchi.

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