Again, I'm not familiar with Mass Effect, so not a hundred percent clear what the vibe is you're going for. Something like Star Trek maybe?
Anyway, I wonder if
The Mote in God's Eye would qualify?
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The united 'Second Empire of Man' spans vast distances, due to the Alderson Drive which has enabled humans to travel easily between the stars. After an alien probe is discovered, the Navy dispatches two ships to determine whether the aliens pose a threat… Called by Robert A. Heinlein: "Possibly the greatest science fiction novel ever written," this magnificent exploration of first contact and a truly alien society is a "must read" for science fiction fans.
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