Ariake Technologies

An Earth-based electronics concern, Ariake Tech is best known for their high grade omni-tools. Recently they have branched out to develop a line of high grade armor with an enhanced ablative weave to provide extra protection. Ariake Technologies manufactures Mercenary Armor for humans, krogan, and turians.

An armory license for Ariake Technologies can be purchased from either the C-Sec Requisitions Officer or from Commander Rentola, after being rescued from Virmire, aboard the SSV Normandy for 6,250 credits.

Ariake Technology also develops telemetry data-cleaning algorithms, for which Samantha Traynor and EDI purchase licenses during a conversation with Shepard after Priority: Sur'Kesh.

Weapons

Mass Effect

All weapons produced by Ariake Tech incorporate radiation synch technology, resulting in better performance across all stats when compared to other weapons.

Legendary Edition: Weapons have undergone several changes in Legendary Edition. Accuracy values for most weapons have been improved across the board, and most weapons also generate heat less rapidly. The middle stat bar for weapon models no longer displays a "Shots Before Overheat" value, but instead a "Heat Sink Capacity" value. Finally, the lines of various weapon types produced by certain manufacturers have their own unique firing patterns, such as burst fire.

Tsunami line of Assault Rifles

Tsunami Assault Rifle

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	216	228	240	252	264	276	288
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	46.3	48.6	51.1	53.8	57	60.4	64.4
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	24	26	28	30	32	34	36

 

Katana line of Shotguns

Katana Shotgun

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	197	211	226	240	254	269	283
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	5.0	5.3
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	70	70	71	72	73	74	75

 

Raikou line of Pistols

Raikou Pistol

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	163	173	182	192	202	211	221
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	17.7	18.6	19.5	20.5	21.7	23	24.4
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	63	64	65	66	66	67	68

 

Naginata line of Sniper Rifles

Naginata Sniper Rifle

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	166	180	194	209	223	238	252
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	55	56	57	58	59	60	61

 

Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3

Ariake Technologies is the manufacturer for two shotguns:

• M-23 Katana Shotgun
  
  
  Common military shotgun. Deadly at short range, but ineffective at long range. Very effective versus shields and biotic barriers, but weak versus armor. Manufactured by Ariake Technologies, the Katana is a common mercenary weapon, and is also popular on colonies with Varren infestations.
• M-27 Scimitar Assault Shotgun
  
  
  An elite military shotgun capable of rapid fire, this weapon is deadly at short range, but ineffective at long range. Effective against shields and biotic barriers, but weak against armor. Manufactured by Ariake Technologies.

Armor

Mass Effect

Ariake Tech's ablative weave grants its armors a boost in shields at the cost of diminished tech/biotic damage protection.

Light Mercenary Armor (human, turian)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Shields:	91	117	143	169	195	221	247	273	299	325
Tech/Biotic Protection:	12	14	16	19	21	23	25	27	30	32

 

Medium Mercenary Armor (human, turian, krogan)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	24	26	28	30	32	34	36	38	40	42
Shields:	117	143	169	195	221	247	273	299	325	351
Tech/Biotic Protection:	1	3	5	8	10	12	14	16	19	21

 

Heavy Mercenary Armor (human, krogan)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58
Shields:	156	182	208	234	260	286	312	338	364	390
Tech/Biotic Protection:	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	5	8	10

 

Mass Effect 2

Main article: Armor Customization

In Mass Effect 2, Ariake Tech manufactures the Kuwashii Visor for the N7 Armor.

• Developed by Ariake Technologies, the wearer exchanges full protective coverage for visibility, unencumbered mobility, and increased accuracy.

Mass Effect 3

Main article: Armor Customization (Mass Effect 3)

In Mass Effect 3, Ariake Technologies manufactures components of customizable armor.

Type	Image	Description	Effects
Head		Developed by Ariake Technologies, the wearer exchanges full protective coverage for visibility, unencumbered mobility, and increased accuracy.	Weapon Damage +5% Headshot Damage +10%
Chest		Armor with a biofeedback system regulating wearer's adrenaline surges.	Melee Damage +10%
Shoulders		Shoulder plating with microservos that coordinate melee strikes.	Melee Damage +10%
Arms		Shoulder [sic] plating with micro servos that coordinate melee strikes.	Melee Damage +10%
Legs		Leg plating with microservos that coordinate melee attacks.	Melee Damage +10%

Omni-tools

The adaptive overlay used in Logic Arrest omni-tools increases the bonuses in medical recharge and shields, but also causes a longer cooldown when compared to most rivaling products.

Logic Arrest Tool

Omni-tool Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Shield Bonus:	-	-	-	25	25	25	25	25	25	25
Tech Cooldown Bonus:	-	-	-	7	9	11	13	16	18	20
Med Recharge Bonus:	-	-	-	25	25	25	25	25	25	25

 

Trivia

• The Official Game Guide lists other lines of armor and weapons which didn't appear in the game: Ikazuchi sniper rifle, Kaji shotgun, and the Ronin armor.
• Kuwashii means "accurate" in Japanese.
• A naginata is a polearm that was used in feudal-era Japan.
• Ariake's name is of Japanese origin, written as 有明ありあけ and translating poetically as "Dawn, But Still the Moon Remains in the Sky." This is echoed in their company logo, which is notably missing the moon detail.