Can you turn the Illusive Man?
To end the standoff with the Illusive man via Charm / Intimidate, you need to have previously used Charm / Intimidate in every conversation with him. There are 6 in total: Once on Mars, once on Thessia, once on the Cerberus Base, and three times in the final conversation on the Citadel.
Does Paragon or Renegade matter me3?
Paragon and Renegade actions are always the result of decisions – if you only have one way to do something, then doing it increases your reputation in general. So if you want to play as a purely Paragon player without ever getting Renegade points, you can do that. Your reputation increases as you complete missions.
Who is the Illusive Man in Mass Effect?
For years, the Illusive Man has been using Cerberus and his immense network of contacts to achieve his goal – that of making humanity ascendant above all other races. He is described as having the best and worst traits of humanity rolled into one man. “Salvation comes with a cost.” — Spoilers for Mass Effect: Ascension follow.
What happens if you ignore the renegade interrupts?
If you ignore the second Interrupt, the Illusive Man will kill Shepard. This results in a Critical Mission Failure, and you’ll have to start the conversation over. If you survived the encounter, then The Illusive Man will now be dead. If Shepard shot him with a Renegade Interrupt, then he’ll be able to have one last look at Earth before dying.
Why does the Illusive Man try to dissuade the commander?
The Illusive Man tries to dissuade the Commander, citing that it is because of him that Shepard is alive. Shepard can then rudely terminate the communication or promise to win the war with the Reapers without sacrificing humanity’s soul.
Is the Illusive Man an indoctrinated Reaper?
As always, the Illusive Man is convinced that he isn’t indoctrinated and that controlling the Reapers is best for humanity. It’s worth noting that there are NO Morality Points to be earned by this point in the game, meaning you can genuinely pick whatever you like. Your work isn’t over yet, however!