| Legion Geth Platform 2A93 | |
|---|---|
| Mass Effect character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:LegionConceptArt.jpg) Legion's design as presented in The Art of the Mass Effect Universe. | |
| First appearance | Mass Effect 2 (2010) |
| Last appearance | Mass Effect 3 (2012) |
| Voiced by | D. C. Douglas |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Legion |
| Race | Geth |
| Class | Infiltrator |
| Skill | Sniper Rifles Technology |
Legion is a character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise. The character first appears in Mass Effect 2 as a party member (or "squadmate"). After Mass Effect 2, Legion returns in Mass Effect 3 as a supporting non-player character. Legion is voiced by American actor D. C. Douglas.
"Legion" is a name given by The Normandy SR-2's artificial intelligence, EDI, to Geth Platform 2A93, a robot unit inhabited by the gestalt consciousness formed from a host of networked artificial intelligence entities known as the geth. The philosophical basis EDI relies on is the biblical story about the demonic entities from the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac, which alludes to the multitude of geth runtime programs housed within the mobile platform and the emergence of a swarm intelligence system which consists of these programs interacting locally with one another and with their environment. Legion is designed to operate outside of geth space in a diplomatic manner, and develops a fascination for series protagonist Commander Shepard.
Legion is a popular and recognizable character, having earned numerous placements in "top character" lists. The character's physical appearance and "does this unit have a soul?" catchphrase has attained wider recognition in popular culture. Commentators have referenced Legion and the geth in their discussions about artificial intelligence in fiction. Legion is also featured in various official and unofficial Mass Effect merchandise.