The Ties That Bind is a variable codex entry composed of five elements. The content depends on Ryder's choice of dialogue and progress through Ryder Family Secrets.
Codex[ | ]
Mourning Alec[ | ]
Though you mourn the loss of your father Alec, you were never as close as you could have been.
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You still mourn the loss of your father Alec, a man you loved and respected. You hope you'd have made him proud as Pathfinder.
Visiting your twin[ | ]
You visited your [brother Scott/sister Sara] while [he/she] was still in a coma.
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You disappointed your [brother Scott/sister Sara] by not visiting [him/her] while [he/she] was still in a coma.
Alec's death[ | ]
You were honest with your [brother/sister] and told [him/her] Dad was killed on Habitat 7.
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You lied to your [brother/sister] and told [him/her] your dad was still alive.
The Golden Worlds[ | ]
You were honest with [Scott/Sara] about the struggles you've faced in finding home.
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You lied to [Scott/Sara] and told [him/her] home had been found.
Ryder Family Secrets[ | ]
You started the search for answers to the mystery about why your father made you Pathfinder.
Resolution of Ryder Family Secrets[ | ]
By unlocking your father's memories within SAM, you discovered that your mother Ellen is still alive and in stasis aboard the Hyperion. You also discovered the truth about the Reaper threat to the Milky Way.