Commander Shepard is the protagonist of BioWare's Mass Effect trilogy, first released in 2007, and players can play Shepard as a woman — nicknamed FemShep by fans — voiced by Jennifer Hale. Mass Effect 2 introduced Paragon and Renegade interrupts, quick-time events that let Shepard take heroic or ruthless action mid-conversation, and Hale's renegade delivery became a fan favourite. Clips of renegade moments spread through YouTube compilations and gaming forums, and FemShep's voice is still celebrated as one of the best performances in games, keeping these lines popular in memes and reaction edits.