15 Most Badass Monologues In Video Game History

2. "We Will Hold The Line..." (Mass Effect)

Like so many characters in Mass Effect, it's easy to dismiss Kirrahe as just another alien oddity when you first meet him, but it doesn't take long for the erudite, well-spoken salarian to earn your respect with his sage advice and wise military manoeuvring against the Geth. Kirrahe's shining moment comes when he offers to go on a suicide mission to destroy a krogan breeding ground, a key strategic position in the war. While he struggles at first to muster his troops, there were no questions asked after this inspiring speech.

Particularly poignant is the "We would be legends, but the records are sealed" moment, acknowledging that there likely will be no glory in their death, but that their altruistic sacrifice to save the galaxy will be simply a continuation of salarians' long-held, thankless duty of holding the lines. Perfect.

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