Jayden Shepard

"Each of you must be willing to lay down your lives in service to not only the Alliance, but also to the people we are sworn to defend. For more than 600 years, humanity has continued to stem the tide against hostile invaders intent on inflicting tremendous harm. But keep in mind: while the past serves as a reminder to what the entire galaxy has faced, what could have been, those who cannot remember the ignorance of the past are condemned to repeat it. Should anyone choose to ignore such lessons, then by all means turn in your uniform and leave."

- Jayden Shepard, during a speech at Arkaios Station

General Jayden Everett Shepard is a high-ranking officer in the Systems Alliance military who led an N7 Special Forces unit before his transfer to the Interstellar Republic, where he commanded the RSOF's elite 501st Legion. Descended from the famous John Shepard, he grew to be an experienced and respected military strategist, as well as a classical scholar with a deep knowledge of galactic history.

A mission alongside Dr. Elizabeth Dahiana led to love and the birth of a son, Alan Shepard. A military man to the core, Jayden demands discipline and sacrifice from those under his command. He would prove instrumental in spearheading the Alliance's effort towards the completion of a reliable gateway between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies—a project which proved to be ultimately successful. When his son Alan was framed for the bombing on Ontarom, Jayden's strict adherence towards honor and to the rule of law caused a rift between the two, though he seemingly tried to lessen the damage until a proper investigation into the incident could be conducted.

Biography
Jayden Shepard is a highly regarded, highly respected and very talented military officer in the Systems Alliance.

Novels

 * Mass Effect: Horizons (First appearance)