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's name is of Japanese origin, written as 有り明け and translating poetically as "Dawn, But Still the Moon Remains in the Sky." This is echoed in their company logo.
Weapons
Mass Effect
Tsunami line of Assault Rifles
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
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
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
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
In Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, Ariake Technologies manufactures 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
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.
Omni-tools
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.