James Vega

James Vega is an Systems Alliance Soldier. His father is Josh Sanders a drug addict to 'Red Sand', and his uncle being Emilio Vega.

Mass Effect: Homeworlds
James Vega joins the Systems Alliance marines at Camp Pendleton in 2176 following the encouragement of his uncle, Emilio Vega. Upon returning home, his father Josh Sanders sends him to pick up a package in San Diego. After picking up the package from a shady dealer, the police move in and pursue James across the city. James escapes by slipping into a restaurant and blending in with the staff.After bringing the package of drugs to his father, James's hopes of a military career are almost dashed when Josh threatens to tell the military what he did that night so that James will be forced to stay with him and serve as his errand boy. Later, Emilio finds James on the beach outside his home and reveals he knew what happened, and that Josh won't dare talk to the military because he would implicate himself in the drug deal. Emilio tells James that only he can choose how to live his life. James goes on to be accepted by the Alliance and becomes a marine.

Mass Effect: Conviction
James is playing cards with some Batarians in a bar on Omega, whilst the news of Commander Shepards actions against Batarians is playing on the news. He begins a fight by ripping the TV Screen off the wall. Admiral Anderson interrupts the fight and informs Vega that he must come with him to assist in Shepards trial on Earth.