The Mass Effect trilogy follows the rise of Commander Shepard from Alliance Marine to becoming the galaxy's most elite soldier — the only soldier who can lead an all - out galactic war against an ancient alien race known as the Reapers. (xbox-360.co.za)
It's all well and good to see Guardians of the Galaxy villains Ronan the Accuser and Korath back, but what's all this about a gigantic galactic war? (gamesradar.com)
The story takes place right at the tail - end of Return of the Jedi, then follows the continuing galactic war over several months following the destruction of the second Death Star. (cinemablend.com)