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Mordin Solus is a fictional character in BioWare's ''Mass Effect'' franchise, who serves as a party member (or "squadmate") in ''Mass Effect 2''. A salarian (one of ''Mass Effect''s alien races) physician and life scientist, Mordin strengthened a weakening artificial sterility plague, named the genophage, used against the krogan—a fast-breeding warlike alien race. Fast-talking and affable, Mordin is guided by scientific principles and logic rather than morals. He returns in ''Mass Effect 3'', where he has developed a cure for the genophage and intends to distribute it in the atmosphere of Tuchanka, the krogan homeworld. The character is also featured in the ninth issue of ''Mass Effect: Foundation'', which explores his creation of and the distribution of the strengthened genophage. Mordin is voiced by Michael Beattie in ''2'' and William Salyers in ''3'', and was written by Patrick Weekes. His race was conceived as a variant of the gray alien archetype, while the character is designed with clothes that hint towards a labcoat. Inspiration for his face was taken from Clint Eastwood. David Kates composed his musical theme, a highly electronic piece in comparison to some of ''2''s more orchestral pieces. The character has been positively received, being nominated for three "Best New Character" awards and earning numerous placements in "top character" lists. In addition, 1UP.com ran an article focusing on how Mordin was "awesome". At one point in the second game, Mordin sings an alternate version of Gilbert and Sullivan's Major-General's Song; numerous critics considered it one of the trilogy's best moments. As with other ''Mass Effect'' squadmates, merchandise for Mordin has been made, such as a bust. ==Character overview== Mordin is a male salarian,〔 nearing the end of a salarian's lifespan.〔 He is described as being "guided by scientific principles rather than morals", willing to do what is necessary for the greater good, though nevertheless eccentric.〔 David Kates, creator of his musical theme, believed him to add a little comic relief to the game, calling him "quirky, a little bit disorganized, definitely cerebral, overthinking".〔 However, at the same time he noted Mordin's hard-edge side, something he found fascinating about the character.〔 A brilliant scientist,〔 Mordin is said to have previously worked for the Special Tasks Group (STG), a salarian espionage organisation.〔 While working for them, he modified the genophage, a virus that almost sterilised the krogan (another alien race),〔 after it was revealed the krogan were naturally overcoming it. Despite holding some regrets over doing so, working on the genophage proved intellectually challenging, and he believes if he hadn't done it, someone less skilled might have—risking completely sterilizing the krogan by accident.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mordin Solus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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