Marauder Shields is a fan-given name to the final Marauder enemy encountered in the 2012 RPG Mass Effect 3. Positioned right before the final conduit beam, this unremarkable enemy became an overnight sensation following widespread fan backlash regarding the game's original ending. The community jokingly rebranded him as a tragic hero who was desperately trying to stop Commander Shepard from reaching the finish line to spare them from the disappointing conclusion. The meme typically involves dramatic eulogies, comparisons to iconic martyrs, and the recurring phrase 'His name was Marauder Shields,' cementing his status as one of gaming's most beloved accidental icons.