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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012): Cast & Plot

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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost is a 2012 sci-fi animated film directed by Atsushi Takeuchi, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. as James Vega (voice), Jason Douglas and Travis Willingham. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Atsushi Takeuchi
Genres
Sci-Fi , Animation , Action
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Mass Effect: Paragon Lost About?

The premise of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This installment in the Mass Effect universe explores the early career of Alliance Marine James Vega. Vega leads a squad of elite special forces into combat against a perplexing alien threat: the Collectors. Deployed to a remote colony, Vega and his team strive to defend the inhabitants from a deadly insectoid invasion, as the Collectors seek to gather the population for their unknown agenda. When Vega’s commanding officer is killed, the young officer must rise to the challenge, embracing leadership and making difficult decisions that impact the lives of his squad and the entire colony, all while striving to protect them.

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Cast & crew

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Cast & Characters

Freddie Prinze Jr. leads the cast as James Vega (voice), with Jason Douglas as Archuk (voice) and Travis Willingham as Captain Toni (voice). Directed by Atsushi Takeuchi; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Atsushi Takeuchi

More films directed by Atsushi Takeuchi: Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers and Ani*Kuri15.

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Plot

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Plot Summary

What happens in Mass Effect: Paragon Lost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 2183, the human colony of Fehl Prime, a major producer of pharmaceuticals for the Systems Alliance, comes under a brutal assault from Blood Pack mercenaries led by the krogan Archuk. In response, the Alliance sends several Marine units to help, but only one squad survives the shuttle’s crash: the stalwart Delta Squad. Lieutenant James Vega steps up to lead after Captain Toni is incapacitated, and he is joined by a tight-knit group of fighters: Kamille, Nicky, Milque, Essex, and Mason. Together they press forward, determined to halt Archuk’s momentum, and Vega proves his leadership by taking down Archuk and capturing Archuk’s second-in-command, Brood. In the aftermath, Admiral Hackett orders Delta Squad to defend Fehl Prime against future assaults.

Full summary

The whole story of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, scene by scene

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Videos

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mass Effect: Paragon Lost?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which human colony is the primary setting of the film?

Details

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mass Effect: Утерянный Парагон” and “Mass Effect: Elveszett Eszménykép”.

Also known as
  • Mass Effect: Утерянный Парагон
  • Mass Effect: Elveszett Eszménykép
  • Mass Effect : Paragon perdu
  • 质量效应:迷途楷模

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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mass Effect: Paragon Lost?

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Mass Effect: Paragon Lost released?

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost was released on December 6, 2012.

Who directed Mass Effect: Paragon Lost?

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost was directed by Atsushi Takeuchi.

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Who is in the cast of Mass Effect: Paragon Lost?

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as James Vega (voice), Jason Douglas as Archuk (voice) and Travis Willingham as Captain Toni (voice), among 16 credited actors.

Does Mass Effect: Paragon Lost have a post-credit scene?

No. Mass Effect: Paragon Lost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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