Garrus Vakarian

Garrus Vakarian is a fictional character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise who acts as a party member (or "squadmate") in each of the three games in the original trilogy. Garrus is a turian, one of the various alien species in Mass Effect, and is voiced by Brandon Keener.

The character is initially introduced in the first game as a C-Sec officer frustrated by the rules and regulations of his job. By Mass Effect 2, Garrus forms a vigilante group on the crime-ridden Omega, with his team later being wiped out due to betrayal. Mass Effect 3 features him advising the other turians on how to defeat the Reapers. In addition to the Mass Effect game trilogy, Garrus also appears in the third issue of Homeworlds, which tells the story of how Garrus ends up on Omega and elaborates on his backstory.

Garrus' design was altered throughout the series, though his blue-and-black colour scheme and visor were maintained in all his appearances. Developers initially worried that Garrus, along with the rest of the alien squadmates, might not prove emotionally compelling. However, surprised by positive fan feedback, they included Garrus as a romance option in Mass Effect 2. Since his debut in Mass Effect, Garrus has received widespread acclaim. Various merchandise featuring Garrus has been produced, including action figures, a T-shirt, and a bust.