The Mako is a fictional, futuristic IFV in BioWare's video game Mass Effect. It is the players' primary method of ground exploration on planets that lack ports, or are uncharted. It is able to cover large distances and serves as an offensive and defensive tool in the game. Bioware has stated that they consider the Mako a character in its own right.
Specs
In the game Mass Effect, the Mako is of Batarian origin. It mounts a scope-enhanced cannon for offensive purposes. The scope can zoom in on enemies, allowing for more effective attacks. The Mako utilizes jump jets to traverse terrain quickly as well as to dodge enemy fire. It is deployed by means of an orbital drop, decending through a planet's atmosphere after being released from the cargo section of the SSV Normandy.
Modifications
According to an August 2, 2007 IGN interview with Casey Hudson, BioWare Project Developer, the Mako will not be customizable in the first game. This was later proven true when the game was released when the only 'modification' allowed to the Mako was repair of damage using omni-gel.
Links
Mass Effect: Revelation, a fictional novel set in the Mass Effect universe that provides background information about the Mako.
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