However, during a routine mission on Camala with a turian Spectre named Saren Arterius, his candidacy was sabotaged when Saren destroyed the element zero refinery and placed all of the blame on Anderson instead―effectively ruining his chances.Īt some point in early 2183, Anderson was promoted to the rank of Captain and later became commanding officer of the SSV Normandy.
Eight years later, Anderson became involved in the investigation of the Sidon facility massacre and was considered a suitable candidate to represent humanity in the Citadel Council's Special Tactics and Reconnaissance.
Born in London in 2137, he later moved to Arcturus Station and became the first graduate of the now-renowned N7 marine program.Ī veteran of the First Contact War, Anderson became one of the Alliance's most decorated special forces operatives and earned both an excellent reputation and influence. That, and the men and women you’re fighting beside.' ―David Anderson, during an interviewĭavid Anderson was a career military officer in the Systems Alliance and original captain of the SSV Normandy SR-1. In those instances, and there’s more than I’d like to admit, your instincts are the only thing keeping you alive. Even the most experienced veteran is going to find themselves in situations they haven’t trained for.