The reapers have returned from dark space. With Earth under attack and the mass relays in a state of chaos from refugees and the councils fleet engaging reaper forces the galaxy is a mess. The outcome is unknown, the warfare is devastating. The galaxy will never be the same.
Every submenu in game has a similar backdrop including, Diplomacy, Allies, Research, and Black Market. Everything fits together quite nicely. Also the background is completely opaque to give the illusion while playing that to do anything you are essentially bringing up a computer terminal. Enjoy!
The name in the upper left hand corner changes with each respective menu, so no one gets confused.
Ah. The after action report. Thank you Ensign Chambers.