Strategizing how best to utilize Shepard's resources when the time comes means coming back from the Collector Base with all squadmates and crew members alive, but it won't be easy. Appearances might be deceiving, however, as there are several tasks in the fight with the Collectors that require a bit of finesse, and only certain squad members can do them. If Shepard spent their time and effort to secure squad loyalty by helping everyone get their affairs in order, and they spoke to all squad members about upgrades that might aid them in their mission, chances are heading into that final fight didn't seem like so much of a death sentence. Players spend most of Mass Effect 2 preparing Commander Shepard, the Normandy and its crew for the suicide mission on the other side of the Omega 4 Relay.