Mordin

Mordin Solus is a fictional character in BioWare's Mass Effect universe. A Salarian medical doctor and geneticist, he joins Commander Shepard's crew as a squadmate in Mass Effect 2 and remains an important ally in Mass Effect 3. Mordin is distinguished by his rapid-fire, precise speech and a pragmatic approach to problems, often delivering clinical explanations with a wry, dry humor. His expertise spans genetics, immunology, and pathology, and his work centers on finding practical medical and biotechnological solutions under pressure.

Within the games, Mordin's arc centers on medical ethics and responsibility to his species. In Mass Effect 2, he provides scientific support and becomes a loyal ally. In Mass Effect 3, he is involved in the Krogan Genophage storyline and helps develop and, if possible, implement a cure; his fate is determined by player choices and he can die during the Genophage mission.

Reception: Mordin is widely regarded as a fan-favorite for his intellect, distinctive dialogue, and morally nuanced decisions; his character is frequently cited as a standout example of Mass Effect's writing.