Codex

The Codex provides a large amount of lore and information on the people, technologies, and history of the Andromeda Initiative, as well as new discoveries in the Heleus Cluster. Entries are added or updated as the game progresses.

The Journey So Far...
As you explore Andromeda, the allies, enemies, and choices you make will have a significant impact on the future of Heleus and those who call the cluster home.

Finding a Home
The Heleus Cluster is nothing like the Initiative expected. The Pathfinder faces terrible dangers and unimaginable wonders in the search for a safe place to call home.

A Crew Like No Other
Only the best and most experienced crew can hope to succeed on the Pathfinder's mission. These allies and companions ensure survival for thousands of settlers.

These codex entries are different than the fixed dossiers for each character under the Known Associates codex section. These are flexible codex entries that change based upon Ryder's decisions during gameplay.

Agent of Change
Many factions struggle to survive and dominate in the Heleus Cluster. It is often the Pathfinder who decides if they fail or succeed.

Ryder
The Pathfinder is more than a title. Like everyone else in the Initiative, Ryder must decide who to become in the new frontier of Heleus.

Exploring Heleus
Uncharted worlds and mysterious regions of space fill the Heleus Cluster. The Pathfinder's journeys touch the lives of all who inhabit these places.

The Andromeda Initiative
The Initiative was built by the efforts of thousands who devoted years of time and countless resources to reach the Andromeda Galaxy. These are the people, places, and organizations that make the Pathfinder's mission possible.

Known Associates
Dossiers on Pathfinder Ryder’s friends, allies, and contacts across the Heleus Cluster.

The Initiative
History, organization, and persons of note in the Andromeda Initiative.

The Nexus
People and places aboard the Nexus space station, nerve center of the Initiative’s operations in Heleus.

Pathfinders
Details on the missions and personnel files of all Initiative Pathfinders.

Ark Species
Multiple advanced civilizations have made the journey from the Milky Way galaxy to Andromeda.

Asari
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the asari species.

Humans
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the human species.

Krogan
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the krogan species.

Salarians
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the salarian species.

Turians
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the turian species.

Andromeda Species
The Andromeda galaxy is home to many new intelligent species and other forms of life.

Angara
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the angara species.

Kett
Data on the biology, culture, and history of the kett species.

Flora and Fauna
Many unique plants, creatures, and other life forms inhabit the Heleus Cluster's worlds.

Outlaws
Hostile rogue factions, both native and foreign, plague the Heleus Cluster.

The Remnant
Ancient machines with mysterious goals operate throughout the Heleus Cluster.

Planets and Locations
The Heleus Cluster contains many habitable worlds and other points of interest for the Pathfinder to explore.

Technology
Information on technology used by the Initiative and other advanced civilizations in Heleus.

Exploration Tools
Devices used to survey, investigate, and map a new galaxy.

Research and Development
New designs and advancements in technology.

Settling Heleus
Technology to build a new home from the ground up.

Tech and Biotics
The science behind abilities that seemingly defy the laws of physics.

Ships and Vehicles
The vessels and transports that make exploration possible.