: Mentions how Salarian influence stopped the Rachni and the Krogan by "holding the line".
"We Held The Line" (often referenced as "") is primarily known as the iconic pre-battle speech delivered by Captain Kirrahe in the video game Mass Effect . While there are no major academic papers solely titled "We Held The Line," several articles and papers use the phrase in different professional and analytical contexts: Media & Journalism We Held The Line
: Published in Index on Censorship via SAGE Journals , this paper discusses the formal agreements (like the "Green Book") between news organizations and the military regarding embedded journalism and operational security. International Relations & Geopolitics : Mentions how Salarian influence stopped the Rachni
: Acknowledges that while they are trained for espionage (where "records are sealed"), today they must fight a direct battle. We Held The Line