Alec Ryder

Alec Ryder is a human character that is the father of Sara Ryder and Scott Ryder. He is an N7 soldier and the original human Pathfinder.

Description
A seasoned galactic explorer, Alec Ryder was a member of Jon Grissom's original task force which traveled through the Charon mass relay – the first encountered by humanity – in 2149. Ryder would go on to further prove his mettle by completing N7 training, solidifying himself as one of the Alliance military's elite. Eventually recruited into the role of Pathfinder for the Andromeda Initiative, Ryder represents the tip of the spear in humanity's efforts to find a new home in this unknown galaxy.

Character assessment
Born on Earth in 2129, Alec Ryder says his love of new frontiers was fostered by a childhood in the Sierra Nevadas. According to his service record, he joined the Alliance military and was eventually assigned to Jon Grissom's historic expedition through the Charon Relay.

His experience made him a candidate for what would later be known as N7 training back on Earth. Alec continued military service, most notably, on Shanxi in the First Contact War against the turians.

Assigned as a military attaché to the Citadel in the late 2160's, Alec became interested in artificial intelligence as a means of human advancement.

Codex
Born on Earth in 2129, Alec Ryder says his love of new frontiers was fostered by a childhood in the Sierra Nevadas. According to his service record, he joined the Alliance military and was eventually assigned to Jon Grissom's historic expedition through the Charon Relay.

His experience made him a candidate for what would later be known as N7 training back on Earth, where he met Dr. Ellen Harlow. After their marriage, Alec continued military service, most notably on Shanxi in the First Contact War against the turians.

Assigned as a military attaché to the Citadel in the late 2160s, Alec became interested in artificial intelligence as a means of human advancement. His pursuit of this illegal technology led to a dishonorable discharge from the Alliance military.

Contacted by the Andromeda Initiative, Alec found a sponsor to help complete his work. I am the product of that research, assisting not only the Initiative, but Alec's new role as a Pathfinder.

Soon after our arrival in Andromeda in 2819, Alec Ryder died during operations in Habitat 7.

Trivia

 * Alec Ryder is voiced by Clancy Brown.
 * The dogtags found in the N7 Day 2015 video belong to Alec Ryder.