Location: Milky Way / Minos Wasteland / Fortis System / First planet
Prerequisite: Star Chart from Baria Frontiers store (Mass Effect 2)
Prerequisite: Priority: Sur'Kesh (Mass Effect 3)
Description
A pressure-cooker planet with a thick, nitrogen-heavy atmosphere, Vir is largely ignored by the galactic community. Probes have revealed a crust of nickel and scorched carbon, both of which can be found in abundance elsewhere, at far lesser temperatures.
Mineral Deposits
Initial Scanner Result: Good
| Mineral | Amount | Approximate Value |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | High | 13,700 |
| Platinum | Medium | 7,700 |
| Iridium | Medium | 7,800 |
| Element Zero | None | 0 |
Trivia
- Vir in Latin simply means "man", but in certain contexts it can be defined as "hero" or "soldier". The word virtue is also derived from vir.