Mass Effect's First Spectre - Beelo GurjiĪvitus Rix retired from the Spectres after 15 years of service following the betrayal by Saren. Like most institutions in the interstellar society of Mass Effect, the Spectres existed long before the events of the games. The identities and exact number of Spectres are largely a mystery, though Shepard is told that the Alliance estimates there are fewer than 100. In fact, there are only 10 known Spectres in the entire Mass Effect series. Related: Mass Effect's Most Evil Organizations, Explained

As the ' right hand of the council,' Spectres are authorized to use any means necessary, and follow any leads they deem worthy of investigation. Spectres must prove themselves capable in order to be afforded the autonomy they are granted. Near the beginning of Mass Effect, when Shepard is made a Spectre in order to pursue Saren into the Attican Traverse, they are told, ' Spectres are not trained, but chosen.' The council itself has no formal way of curating Spectres, though Garrus mentions that the Turians train many promising candidates in hopes they will be selected. Becoming a Spectre grants the highest possible authority under the Citadel Council, and affords one great respect and fear alike.

Shepard becomes the first Human member of the Special Tactics and Reconnaissance office in history, a milestone accomplishment for Humankind. Players taking control of Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy assume a very important and revered role long before saving the entire galaxy from the Reapers.

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