Regan’s connection to Samantha is only a small part of the impact this specific romance had on the LGBTQIA community. She’s also voiced by Alix Wilton Regan, who has been featured in video games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed. Samantha is a lesbian, so she can only be romanced by female Commander Shepard. She’s not a crewmate that can come on missions with Shepard, but she does relay important messages to the Commander, and her meticulous data observation helps quite a few people across the galaxy. Samantha Traynor becomes part of the Normandy crew in Mass Effect 3 and serves as a communications specialist aboard the vessel.
Samantha Traynor was introduced in Mass Effect 3, so she doesn’t have a long-spanning romance like some others, but her story is still endearing. Some of these stories are alien romances between Commander Shepard and various crewmates, while others focus on human romantic interests. February is also known as “Creative Romance Month,” a wonderful time to look back at some of the most well-known or highly acclaimed romances found in the Mass Effect franchise. The Mass Effect series has had some missteps when it comes to romance, but some of the romance storylines in the games are very well-thought out and sincere.
