Mass Effect. Galaxy Edition || Walkthrough No Commentary - Part 18 [Renegade]
1Travel and exploration:
Players travel between mission and assignment areas by utilizing the Galaxy Map aboard the SSV Normandy. The map has four layers: the galactic view, a model of entire galaxy which shows various star clusters; the cluster view, which shows the available star systems within a particular cluster; the system view, which shows planets, moons, other astronomical objects, starships, and space stations; and the local view, which provides details on the object the player has selected and the option to land or board, if available. Exploration can yield new missions, assignments, equipment, or collectible items and resources.
On some worlds, the SSV Normandy will dock at a major settlement and the player can explore the area on foot. Most worlds are only recently colonized or even uncharted, however, and the player is deployed on these aboard the M35 Mako, a controllable all-terrain vehicle. The Mako is not only a convenient means of transport across large areas, but it possesses heavy shields and firepower to take down enemies in combat situations.