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[[File:Nexus - Under Construction.png|right|400px]]
The '''Nexus''' is a [[space station]] in the [[Zheng He]] [[star system]]. It is designed as the central support hub and temporary housing in [[Andromeda]]. Inspired by the [[Glossary of Terms#Codex|Citadel]], it is smaller and more streamlined than its Milky Way counterpart. While the Nexus will be largely functional at launch, many elements of its construction are only scheduled for completion upon arrival in Andromeda. Docked to the Nexus, the [[ark]]s will provide additional power and storage to the station.

==Codex==
[[File:Codex Card The Nexus.png|right|200px]]
Intended as a safe anchorage, embassy, and financial center, the Nexus is a vast space station sent ahead of the main ark fleet. It traveled to Andromeda in an incomplete state to reduce fuel demands, with construction planned to be completed within a standard year after arrival. However, syncing with Nexus databases reveals that damage from the [[Scourge]] has set the timetable back significantly. 

Returning arks anchor at the Nexus' central wheel, integrating their power grid and off-loading colonists for orientation and temporary housing before deployment to [[outpost]]s. The Nexus collates and manages the resources which form the basis of the [[Andromeda Initiative|Initiative]]'s economy, coordinates scientific research and defense, and acts as headquarters for [[Pathfinder]] teams. Once outposts are established, the Nexus will become the permanent seat of government for the Initiative. 

Statistics:
*Length: 15.47km
*Vane Width (Widest Point): 4.9km
*Anchorage Wheel Diameter: 5.3km
*Gross Weight: 2.2 billion metric tons
*Max. population (when complete): 2.7 million
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==Locations==

* [[Common Area]]
** [[Cultural Center]] - Houses the archives of the combined history of the many Milky Way [[species]] and will assist new races encountered in learning about the Milky Way and its past.
** [[Docking Area]]
** [[Hydroponics]] - Available for a quiet escape.
** [[The Vortex]] - An area for socializing and off-duty indulgences.
** [[Tech Lab]] - State of the art labs used to investigate discoveries.
* [[Operations]] - Oversees security and management of the station.
** [[Addison's Office]]
** [[Colonial Affairs]]
** [[Kesh's Office]]
** [[Militia Office]]
** [[Pathfinder HQ]] - A location where [[Pathfinder]]s can share information and discuss progress.
** [[Tann's Office]]

==Leadership==
*'''Andromeda Initiative Director:''' [[Jarun Tann]], a male [[salarian]], is the acting director, overseeing Initiative operations and strategy and supervising the Pathfinder teams.
* '''Director of Colonial Affairs:''' [[Foster Addison]], a female [[human]], oversees all colonization logistics for the Andromeda Initiative, making sure all settlements are up and running and colonists have a place to live.
* '''Nexus Superintendent:''' [[Nakmor Kesh]], a female [[krogan]], is the station superintendent, overseeing station maintenance and continuing construction.
* '''Nexus Security:''' [[Tiran Kandros]], a male [[turian]], is currently responsible for Nexus security.

== Missions ==
The following missions take place or are acquired on the Nexus:<br>
;[[Mission#Priority ops|Priority Ops]]
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*[[A Better Beginning]]
*[[A Trail of Hope]]
*[[AVP Cryo Deployment Perks]]
*[[First Strike]]
*[[Nexus Reunion]]
*[[The Journey to Meridian]]}}

;[[Mission#Allies and relationships|Allies and Relationships]]
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*[[Gil Brodie: A Game of Poker]]
*[[Missing Arks]]
*[[Lexi T'Perro: Bottom of a Bottle]]
*[[Nakmor Drack: A Future for Our People]]
*[[Nakmor Drack: Clutch Moment]]
*[[Nakmor Drack: Firebreathing Thresher Maws]]
*[[Nakmor Drack: Krogan Betrayal]]
*[[Peebee: Secret Project]]
*[[Ryder Family Secrets]]
*[[Suvi Anwar: New Discoveries]]
*[[Truth and Trespass]]}}

;[[Mission#Heleus assignments|Heleus Assignments]]
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*[[Aid APEX]]
*[[Contagion]]
*[[First Murderer]]
*[[Life on the Frontier]]
*[[Monkeys in Space]]<sup>[[#monkey|1]]</sup>
*[[Movie Night: Getting Started]]
*[[Movie Night: Raise a Glass]]
*[[Sleeping Dragons]]
*[[Something Personnel]]
*[[Station Sabotage]]
*[[The Firefighters]]}}

;[[Mission#Additional tasks|Additional Tasks]]
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*[[Task: A Flower for Kesh]]
*[[Task: Beer Run]]
*[[Task: Better Crafting]]
*[[Task: Boosting the Signal]]
*[[Task: Broken Wires]]
*[[Task: Comparatively Alien]]
*[[Task: Cultivation]]
*[[Task: Earn Your Badge]]
*[[Task: Getting to Know the Nexus]]
*[[Task: Hitting Rocks For Science]]
*[[Task: Investigating Embezzlement]]
*[[Task: Missing Scientists]]
*[[Task: Path of a Hero]]
*[[Task: Programming a Pathfinder]]
*[[Task: The Model of the Spheres]]
*[[Task: Traitor or Victim?]]
*[[Task: Waking up to the Future]]}}

==Tram station==
The tram station is the main transportation mode between areas on the Nexus and the [[Hyperion]].

There are four tram stations located on the Nexus and the Hyperion. Interacting with a tram station terminal allows travel to any of the other three areas.
*[[Common Area]]<sup>[[#tram|2]]</sup> - Nexus
*[[Cryo Bay]] - Hyperion
*[[Habitation Deck]] - Hyperion
*[[Operations]] - Nexus

Available choices to travel to will show up as an interaction points that have to be actively selected before travel will be initiated to the destination.

During [[Prologue: Hyperion]] and [[Nexus Reunion]], the tram terminal will display '''Hyperion Nav Directory'''. After Nexus Reunion, the tram station terminal will only display the '''Nexus Nav Directory''' terminal.

The Hyperion Nav Directory and the Nexus Nav Directory display the same images and maps no matter which terminal is accessed. The images and maps displayed are also static and do not change throughout the course of the game. 

<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
File:Hyperion Tram Terminal - Hyperion Nav Directory.png|Hyperion Nav Directory
File:Tram Map.png|Nexus Nav Directory
File:The Tram.png|Tram Interior
</gallery>

After events in [[Meridian: The Way Home]], the Hyperion choices will no longer be available to use on the tram station.

==Lore==
===[[Datapads]]===
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* [[A Formal Letter to Tann]]
* [[APEX Status]]
* [[Garson Notes]]
* [[Nexus Report on Krogan Colony]]
* [[Notable European Interplanetary Missions]]
* [[Same shit, different day]]
* [[Supplies Ready for Shipment]]}}

===[[Heleus News Service|Heleus News Service (HNS) entries]]===
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*[[AYA (HNS) - Embassy Established]]
*[[CIVKI (HNS) - Remnant "City" Uncovered]]
*[[ELAADEN (HNS) - Elaaden Outpost Founded]]
*[[ELAADEN (HNS) - Krogan Colony Built to Last]]
*[[ELAADEN (HNS) - Morda Holds Colony]]
*[[ELAADEN (HNS) - Neural Decay Serum Discovered]]
*[[ELAADEN (HNS) - Nora Tallis Found Alive]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Alien Tech Warning]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Colonists Found Alive in Space]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Dead Coming Home]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Kett Routed on Eos]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Prodromos Founded]]
*[[EOS (HNS) - Vault Uncovered]]
*[[H-047C (HNS) - Fuel Source Found]]
*[[H-047C (HNS) - Turian Ark Recovered]]
*[[HABITAT 7 (HNS) - Pathfinder Alec Ryder Killed]]
*[[HAVARL (HNS) - Puzzling over Angaran Reincarnation]]
*[[HAVARL (HNS) - Vault Malfunctions]]
*[[HYPERION (HNS) - Stasis Glitch Patched]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Exile Port Discovered]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Homicides Linked to Roekaar]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Kadara Vault Activated]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Mining Outpost Established]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Oblivion on the Rise]]
*[[KADARA (HNS) - Rival Gangs Face off]]
*[[MERIDIAN (HNS) - Habitat 7 Renamed Ryder-I]]
*[[MERIDIAN (HNS) - Kett Routed, Meridian Found]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Angaran Delegation on Nexus]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Clement Vindicated]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Condition Upgraded]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Contact Attempts Ongoing]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Hacker "Knight" Killed]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Illness Baffles Experts]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Initiative Arms Outlaws]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Jien Garson Mourned]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Krogan Deal Struck]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Nexus Ambassador Named]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Nexus Rebuilds]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Research Team Killed]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Scourge Barring Travel]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Spender Caught]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Sun Lamp Reprieve Coming]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Unified Curriculum Stalled]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Uprising Investigation Ongoing]]
*[[NEXUS (HNS) - Worker Lost To Space]]
*[[TAFENO (HNS) - Salarian Ark Located]]
*[[VALAY (HNS) - Asari Ark Found]]
*[[VOELD (HNS) - Ancient AI Rumored]]
*[[VOELD (HNS) - Contact Made with Angaran Resistance]]
*[[VOELD (HNS) - Outpost on Voeld]]
*[[VOELD (HNS) - Victory on Voeld]]
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===Plaques=== 
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*[[ESAV Majriti]]
*[[Memorial]]
*[[SSV Normandy SR-2 (plaque)‎‎|SSV Normandy SR-2]]
*[[THV Ravuna]]}}

===[[Terminal entries]]===
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*[[Air Filters]]
*[[Cluster Model: Dr. Leynomi Aridana]]
*[[Cost-Benefit Assessment]]
*[[Damage Control]]
*[[Final Proposal: Prof. N. Herik et al]]
*[[Garson investigation (Closed)]]
*[[Geophysics VI: Beta Build]]
*[[Missing persons report (J. Garson)]]
*[[Prescription Refill Reminder]]
*[[RE: Advice for Aspiring Community Leader]]
*[[Re: Damage Control (1)]]
*[[Re: Damage Control (2)]]
*[[Re: Damage Control (3)]]
*[[Re: Damage Control (4)]]
*[[Re: Invitation]]
*[[RE: Paper Trail]]
*[[RE: RE: Air Filters]]
*[[Report: Exiles]]
*[[Security Footage 1]]
*[[Security Footage 2]]
*[[Security Footage 3]]
*[[Unscrambled Exchange]]
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==Notes==
<span id="monkey"></span><sup>1</sup> [[Monkeys in Space]] is exclusive to [[Deluxe Edition|Deluxe]] and [[Super Deluxe Edition|Super Deluxe]] Editions.<br>
<span id="tram"></span><sup>2</sup> Despite what the [[Nexus#Tram station|tram station]] terminal says, the tram doesn't connect to the "Docking Bay" but instead connects the [[Common Area]]. The [[Docking Area]] can be found in the Common Area and there is no such location as the Docking Bay.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
File:Arks and Nexus - Andromeda Initiative Training Hub 2.png
File:Nexus Wallpaper 5.png
File:Nexus Vestibule.png|Nexus Vestibule
File:The Nexus - view from Ops.png|View From Operations
File:Nexus - Hyperion Arrival.png|Hyperion Arrival
File:Nexus - Hyperion Docking.png|Hyperion Docking
</gallery>

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