ye know things be getting grim in the galaxy when the Inception horn comes out. The Reapers, ancient machines that harvest organic life, arrive en masse 'n emit an intimidating, brassy blare as they descend upon developed civilizations. One interpretation a Mass Effect 3, then, be that it be about aliens putting aside their differences 'n banding together t' wipe a troublesome, trombone-heavy meme off the face a the Earth.