Nexus

The Nexus is a space station designed as the central support hub and temporary housing in Andromeda. Inspired by the Citadel, it is smaller and more streamlined than its Milky Way counterpart. While the Nexus will be largely functional at launch, many elements of its construction are only scheduled for completion upon arrival in Andromeda. Docked to the Nexus, the arks will provide additional power and storage to the station.

Codex
Intended as a safe anchorage, embassy, and financial center, the Nexus is a vast space station sent ahead of the main ark fleet. It traveled to Andromeda in an incomplete state to reduce fuel demands, with construction planned to be completed within a standard year after arrival. However, syncing with Nexus databases reveals that damage from the Scourge has set the timetable back significantly.

Returning arks anchor at the Nexus' central wheel, integrating their power grid and off-loading colonists for orientation and temporary housing before deployment to outposts. The Nexus collates and manages the resources which form the basis of the Initiative's economy, coordinates scientific research and defense, and acts as headquarters for Pathfinder teams. Once outposts are established, the Nexus will become the permanent seat of government for the Initiative.

Statistics:
 * Length: 15.47km
 * Vane Width (Widest Point): 4.9km
 * Anchorage Wheel Diameter: 5.3km
 * Gross Weight: 2.2 billion metric tons
 * Max. population (when complete): 2.7 million

Locations

 * Common Area
 * Cultural Center - Houses the archives of the combined history of the many Milky Way species and will assist new races encountered in learning about the Milky Way and its past.
 * Docking Area
 * Hydroponics - Available for a quiet escape.
 * The Vortex - An area for socializing and off-duty indulgences.
 * Tech Lab - State of the art labs used to investigate discoveries.
 * Operations - Oversees security and management of the station.
 * Addison's Office
 * Colonial Affairs
 * Kesh's Office
 * Militia Office
 * Pathfinder HQ - A location where Pathfinders can share information and discuss progress.
 * Tann's Office

Leadership

 * Andromeda Initiative Director: Jarun Tann, a male salarian, is the acting director, overseeing Initiative operations and strategy and supervising the Pathfinder teams.
 * Director of Colonial Affairs: Foster Addison, a female human, oversees all colonization logistics for the Andromeda Initiative, making sure all settlements are up and running and colonists have a place to live.
 * Nexus Superintendent: Nakmor Kesh, a female krogan, is the station superintendent, overseeing station maintenance and continuing construction.
 * Nexus Security: Tiran Kandros, a male turian, is currently responsible for Nexus security.

Missions
The following missions take place or are acquired on the Nexus:
 * Priority Ops


 * Allies and Relationships


 * Heleus Assignments


 * Additional Tasks

Tram station
The tram station is the main transportation mode between areas on the Nexus and the Hyperion.

There are four tram stations located on the Nexus and the Hyperion. Interacting with a tram station terminal allows travel to any of the other three areas.
 * Common Area2 - Nexus
 * Cryo Bay - Hyperion
 * Habitation Deck - Hyperion
 * Operations - Nexus

Available choices to travel to will show up as an interaction points that have to be actively selected before travel will be initiated to the destination.

During Prologue: Hyperion and Nexus Reunion, the tram terminal will display Hyperion Nav Directory. After Nexus Reunion, the tram station terminal will only display the Nexus Nav Directory terminal.

The Hyperion Nav Directory and the Nexus Nav Directory display the same images and maps no matter which terminal is accessed. The images and maps displayed are also static and do not change throughout the course of the game.

After events in Meridian: The Way Home, the Hyperion choices will no longer be available to use on the tram station.