- The Master: "Mamba, kill the commander"
- Black Mamba: "Yes, master"
- ―The Master commands Black Mamba to kill Shepard
Shakir Sarraf, more commonly known by his call-sign and nickname "Black Mamba" is an Egyptian-born human operative in charge of the mysterious and sinister Project 013. Sarraf is a sleeper agent brainwashed and indoctrinated by The Master to carry out various tasks that benefit Chronos. Sarraf was also one of the most prominent subjects of Project Megaton which granted him superhuman speed, agility, and strength, in the process.