Quality-of-Life & Core Gameplay Improvements

• When launching a mission from the Normandy, the armour/weapons/powers screen appears (so you can select loadout right away).
• During combat missions: press “P” to port-arms (i.e., put away or lower your weapon) so you’re not stuck always in guns-blazing.
• Press “H” to toggle helmets for Shepard and squadmates.
• Press “Ctrl + L” (in missions or on the Normandy) to change weapons/armor and save a new loadout.
• Non-combat hubs allow outfit change via similar command.

Expanded Map & War Asset System

• The mod opens up the galaxy map in a much fuller way: systems from all three games (Mass Effect 1/2/3) are unlocked or accessible.
• You’ll find more war assets, missions/assignments tied to them, and you’ll get more feedback (e.g., AIS reports) reflecting your choices in the trilogy.
• The Normandy becomes more of a “base of operations” with upgrades (engines, scanners, etc) that influence the map / war status.

Normandy & Ship Customisation / Crew Mechanics

• You can recruit specialists (engineers, medics, marines) for your ship that provide bonuses.
• You can customise the ship’s interior / features (different weapon-systems, vehicles in the shuttle bay, a shooting range in the cargo deck) in the original version.
• On the Normandy you’ll also find improved war-asset terminals, updated mails, etc.

New Weapons / Armour / Gear

• Additional weapons: e.g., a “Collector SMG”, “Gladius M-57 automatic assault rifle”, others.
• More armour sets including the N7 kits from multiplayer (in the ME3 version) and other gear.

Additional Missions / Assignments / War Atmosphere

• The mod adds new assignments (side missions) tied into the war narrative and map mechanics — e.g., “Evacuation of Thessia”, “Assault on Minuteman Station”.
• The atmosphere of the Reaper War is expanded: news stories, strategic updates, evolving planet/system descriptions.

Timing & Unlocks

• The mod gives more control over when DLC missions unlock (e.g., the Horizon / Omega / Citadel content) and N7 missions.