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Contents

  • Essentials
    • Spectre Orientation Department
      • Start New Career
      • Mission Computer
      • Military Specialization
      • Morality
      • Dialogue
      • Fraternization
      • Transportation
      • Galatic Ecomomy
      • Mini-Games
    • Combat
      • Command Structure
      • Talents and Abilities
      • Requesitions
      • Manufacturer Showcase
      • Known Resistance
    • Planetary Database
      • Planets A-J
      • Planets K-Z
    • Appendix I-PC Achievements
      • Appendix I-PC Achievements
    • Appendix II-Merchants
      • Appendix II-Merchants
  • Walkthrough
    • Specture Missions: Introductions
      • Specture Missions
    • Prologue: Normandy and Eden Prime
      • The Normandy
      • Eden Prime
      • Objective 1: Speak with Captain Anderson
      • Objective 2: Head to the Dig Site
      • Objective 3: Find the Beacon
      • Objective 4: Speak with Joker
    • Chapter 1: The Citadel
      • Assignments
      • Objective 1: Attend the Council Hearing
      • Objective 2: Speak with Harkin or Barla Von
      • Objective 3: Take Down Fist; Save the Quarian
      • Objective 4: Reconvene with the Council
    • Chapter 2: Finding Liara
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • Objective 1: Locate the Planet with Ruins
      • Objective 2: Land and Explore Planet Therum
      • Objective 3: Investigate Archeological Site
      • Objective 4: Escape to the Normandy
    • Chapter 3: Noveria
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • Noveria
      • Objective 1: Visit Noveria; Speak to Anoleis
      • Objective 2: Access Port Hanshan's Garage
      • Objective 3: Investigate Peak 15
      • Objective 4: Confront Benezia; Escape Noveria
      • Showdown: Matriarch Benezia
    • Chapter 4: Feros
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • Feros
      • Objective 1: Visit Feros; Secure the Tower
      • Objective 2: Cross the Skyway
      • Objective 3: Investigate ExoGeni
      • Objective 4: Destroy the Thorian
    • Chapter 5: Virmire
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • Virmire
      • Objective 1: Visit Virmire; Reach the Camp
      • Objective 2: Infiltrate Saren's Base
      • Objective 3: Disable the AA Tower
      • Objective 4: Set the Nuke; Flee Virmire
    • Chapter 6: Lockdown
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • The Citadel Revisited
      • Objective 1: Return to the Citadel
      • Objective 2: Speak with the Council
      • Objective 3: Meet with Captain Anderson
      • Objective 4: Steal the Normandy
    • Chapter 7: Ilos
      • Assignments
      • The Normandy Revisited
      • Ilos
      • Objective 1: Visit Ilos; Investigate Ruins
      • Objective 2: Disable the Security System
      • Objective 3: Enter Archives; Pursue Saren
      • Objective 4: Access the Conduit
    • Chapter 8: Endgame
      • The Citadel Besieged
      • Objective 1: Get Your Bearings
      • Objective 2: Scale the Tower
      • Objective 3: Break the Cycle
      • Objective 4: Usher a New Era
    • Spectre Assignments: First Citadel Visit
      • Citadel Maps
      • Citadel Assignments
    • Spectre Assignments: Noveria and Feros
      • Noveria Maps
      • Noveria Assignments
      • Feros Maps
      • Feros Assignments
    • Spectre Assisngments: Uncharted Worlds and A Return to the Citadel
      • Uncharted Worlds
      • Return to the Citadel
    • Spectra Assignments: Virmire and Citadel Lockdown
      • Virmire Assignments
      • Citadel: Lockdown Assignments
    • Spectre Assignments: Miscellaneous Assignments
      • Background Assignments
      • Alignment Assignments
      • Squad Member Assignments
      • Collection Assignments

Mass Effect (PC) Guide › Essentials › Combat

Manufacturer Showcase

The galactic market for military-grade gear is a very competitive one, indeed. From stock-level peacekeeping gear to prototype items with unprecedented lethality, the entire gamut exists.

A relatively small number of interstellar corporations compete aggressively for market share. Other, smaller companies remain true to their niche market only.

In the following section, please feel free to browse all the current, up-to-date information on all incorporated galactic manufacturers and the gear they provide to countless systems.

Galactic Manufacturer Summary

Entry Level Gear

Manufacturer Logo Unlock Level Licence Cost Licence Sold At Manufacturer Specializes In Notes
Aldrin Labs 1 100 C-Sec Requisitions Officer Armor, Bio-Amps, OmniTools N/A
Elanus Risk Control 1 100 Lower Market (Morlan); Salarian Camp on Virmire (Commander Rentola) Armor, Weapons N/A
Elkoss Combine 1 100 Upper Market (Expat); Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin); Port Hanshan, Noveria (Opold) Armor, OmniTools, Weapons N/A
Hahne-Kedar 1 Free Normandy Requisitions Officer Armor, Weapons N/A
Sirta Foundation 1 100 Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin); Rift Station, Noveria (Petozi); Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire) Armor, Bio-Amps, OmniTools N/A

Advanced Gear

Manufacturer Logo Unlock Level Licence Cost Licence Sold At Manufacturer Specializes In Notes
Ariake Technoligies 18 6250 C-Sec Requisitions Officer; Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire) Armor, OmniTools, Weapons N/A
Armali Council 18 6250 Salarian Camp on Virmire (Commander Rentola) Bio-Amps, OmniTools N/A
Devlon Industries 18 6250 Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin) Armor, Weapons N/A
Haliat Armory 18 6250 Zhu’s Hope, Feros (Ledra*) Weapons N/A
Rosenkov Materials 18 6250 Port Hanshan, Noveria (Opold) Armor, Weapons N/A

Elite and Prototype Gear

Manufacturer Logo Unlock Level Licence Cost Licence Sold At Manufacturer Specializes In Notes
Armax Arsenal 36 30000 Upper Market (Expat) Armor, Bio-Amps, Weapons N/A
Geth Armory 36 30000 Lower Market (Morlan) Armor, Weapons N/A
Kassa Fabrication 36 30000 C-Sec Requisitions Officer;, Rift Station, Noveria (Petozi) Armor, Bio-Amps, Weapons N/A
Serrice Council 36 30000 Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin); Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire) Armor, Bio-Amps, OmniTools N/A
Spectre N/A Special N/A Armor, Weapons Must earn "Rich" XBL Achieviement to unlock master Spectre gear

Aldrin Labs

Gear Quality: Entry Level

Unlock Level: 1

License Cost: 100

License sold at: C-Sec Requisitions Officer

Specializes in: Armor, Bio-Amps, Omni-tools

Corporate Profile:

Aldrin Labs is a human manufacturer based on the Luna colony. Providing basic, reliable equipment at an affordable cost has made them a primary supplier of armor, omni-tools and bio-amps to the Systems Alliance Military.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Kinetic Plastite 1 Armor -7% -30% -10% — — — — — — — — — — —
Decryption Overlay 1 Omni-tools — -10 — — — -10 -10% — — — — — — —
Neural Sequencer 1 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — -10% -10% -10% — — — —

Aldrin Labs - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Onyx Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Agent Armor T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Solaris Amp Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Bluewire Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Hydra Armor H/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Elanus Risk Control

Gear Quality: Entry Level

Unlock Level: 1

License Cost: 100

License sold at: Lower Market (Morlan), Salarian Camp on Virmire (Commander Rentola)

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

Elanus began as a privately owned turian security firm. It has expanded into an interstellar conglomerate after opening itself up to foreign investment. Their affordable, yet reliable body armor, weapons and omni-tools are popular with security personnel and mercenaries.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Scram Dissipation 1 Weapons -10% — -30% — — — — — — — -10% -2% -10% —
Kinetic Plastite 1 Armor -10% — -30% — — — — — — — — — — —

Elanus Risk Control - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Banshee Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Striker Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Hurricane Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Hammer Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Guardian Armor H/K/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Duelist Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Warlord Armor K þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Elkoss Combine

Gear Quality: Entry Level

Unlock Level: 1

License Cost: 100

License sold at: Upper Market (Expat), Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin), Port Hanshan, Noveria (Opold)

Specializes in: Armor, Omni-tools, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

A volus manufacturer based in the Terminus Systems, the Elkoss Combine produces less expensive versions of items carried by high-end manufacturers. Functional, yet affordable armor, weapons, and omni-tools are all available from the Elkoss Combine.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Reverse Engineered 1 Armor — -30% -30% — — — — — — — — — — —
Reverse Engineered 1 Omni-tool — — — — -15% — -15% — — — — — — —
Field Efficiency 1 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — — -4% -30% —

Elkoss Combine - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Avenger Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Edge Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Scimitar Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Reaper Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Gladiator Armor H/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Assassin Armor H/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Cipher Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Hahne-Kedar

Gear Quality: Entry Level

Unlock Level: 1

License Cost: Free

License sold at: Normandy Requisitions Officer

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

Reliable and efficient, Earth-based Hahne-Kedar has become a major supplier to the Systems Alliance military. Their weapons are considered stock quality at best, though their armor lines are generally recognized as above average.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Field Destabilizer 2 Armor — +20% — — — — — — — — — — — —
Reverse Engineered 1 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — -20% — — —

Hahne-Kadar - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Lancer Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Kessler Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Storm Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Avenger Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Scorpion Armor H/K/T þ * þ þ þ þ þ þ þ *Only dropped in box after saving Ashley on Eden Prime
Ursa Armor H/K/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Silverback Armor T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Predator Armor H/K/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Mantis Armor H/Q/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A

Sirta Foundation

Gear Quality: Entry Level

Unlock Level: 1

License Cost: 100

License sold at: Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin), Rift Station, Noveria (Petozi), Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire)

Specializes in: Armor, Bio-Amps, Omni-tools

Corporate Profile:

A biomedical firm, Sirta made its fortune eliminating several genetic diseases endemic to human populations.

The foundation is renowned for its humanitarian efforts, and refuses to produce weapons or similar "offensive" products. They do, however, offer basic protective or utilitarian items ranging from armor to omni-tools to biotic amps.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Medical VI 1 Armor -10% -30% — +1 Health Regen per second — — — — — — — — — —
Medical Overlay 1 Omni- tools — -15 — — — — -15% — — — — — — —
Neural Buffer 1 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — — -15% -15% — — — —

Sirta Foundation - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Phoenix Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Chameleon Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Unity Amp Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Ariake Technologies

Gear Quality: Advanced Gear

Unlock Level: 18

License Cost: 6,250

License sold at: C-Sec Requisitions Officer, Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire)

Specializes in: Armor, Omni-tools, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

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.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Ablative Weave 2 Armor — +30% -10% — — — — — — — — — — —
Adaptive Overlay 2 Omni-tools — +10% — — -10% +10% +10% — — — — — — —
Radiation Synch 2 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +20% +4% +18% —

Ariake Tech - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Ronin Armor H/K/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Tsunami Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Raikou Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Kaji Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Ikazuchi Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Logic Arrest Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Katana Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Naginata Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Mercenary Armor H/K/T þ * þ þ þ þ þ þ þ *Wrex’s Starting Armor

Armali Council

Gear Quality: Advanced Gear

Unlock Level: 18

License Cost: 6,250

License sold at: Salarian Camp on Virmire (Commander Rentola)

Specializes in: Bio-Amps, Omni-tools

Corporate Profile:

The Armali Council is an affiliation of asari manufacturing guilds recognized for maintaining consistent standards of excellence.

Armali makes high-grade omni-tools, and their bio-amps are widely recognized as the finest money can buy, though these are only available to a select list of clients.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Empathic Interface 3 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — +10% -20% +10% — — — —
Neural Interpreter 2 Omni-tools — — — — +20% — -10% — — — — — — —

Armali Council - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Nexus Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Prodigy Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Devlon Industries

Gear Quality: Advanced Gear

Unlock Level: 18

License Cost: 6,250

License sold at: Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin)

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

Devlon Industries is best known for producing basic armor models that can withstand a variety of environmental extremes such as cold, heat, or toxic exposure. They also market a complete line of military-grade weapons.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Advanced Fusion 2 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +10% +6% +25% —
Environmentally Sealed 1 Armor -7% -20% -20% Reduces Environmental Hazards by 1 Level — — — — — — — — — —

Devlon Industries - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Survivor Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Liberator Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Explorer Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Thermal Armor T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Raptor Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Stinger Pistol N/A þ * þ þ þ þ þ þ þ *Given to Shepard by Cole on Eden Prime
Firestorm Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A
Striker Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ N/A

Haliat Armory

Gear Quality: Advanced Gear

Unlock Level: 18

License Cost: 6,250

License sold at: Zhou’s Hope, Feros (Ledra)

Specializes in: Weapons

Corporate Profile:

One of the smaller turian weapons manufacturers, Haliat Armory was given permission by the Hierarchy to sell excess units on the galactic market. Rather than trying to compete with high-end manufacturers, Haliat specializes in a line of basic-level weapons.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Absorbent Recoil 2 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +30% +2% +10% —

Haliat Armory - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Thunder Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Stiletto Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Tornado Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Equalizer Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ

Rosenkov Materials

Gear Quality: Advanced Gear

Unlock Level: 18

License Cost: 6,250

License sold at: Port Hanshan, Noveria (Opold)

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

A human corporation, Rosenkov Materials has forged a reputation as one of the premier armor manufacturers in Citadel Space.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Shield VI 2 Armor +20% — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Superior Materials 3 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +50% +6% +35% —

Rosenkov Materials - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Titan Armor H/K/T þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Kovalyov Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Karpov Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ
Sokolov Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ
Volkov Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ

Armax Arsenal

Gear Quality: Elite and Prototypes

Unlock Level: 36

License Cost: 30,000

License sold at: Upper Market (Expat)

Specializes in: Armor, Bio-Amps, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

The main supplier of elite turian military units, Armax Arsenal weapons and armor are high-quality, high-priced, and very difficult to acquire for most non-turians. They also make a basic-grade omni-tool that is available to the general public.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Phasic Chambering 3 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +30% +10% +45% —
Neural Sequencer 1 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — +15% -15% — — — — —
Woven Armalite 3 Armor — +80% +20% — — — — — — — — — — —

Armax Arsenal - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Gemini Amp Biotic Amps N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Crossfire Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Brawler Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ
Avalanche Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ
Punisher Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Predator H Armor H þ þ
Predator L Armor H þ þ þ
Predator M Armor H/K/T þ þ þ

Geth Armory

Gear Quality: Elite and Prototypes

Unlock Level: 36

License Cost: 30,000

License sold at: Lower Market (Morlan)

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

Few details are known about the manufacture of geth equipment, though their weapons and armor are of the highest quality. Geth Armory equipment is not compatible with existing mods and neither the Pulse Rifle nor the armors have any Upgrade Slots.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Geth Materials 3 Armor +40% +40% +40% +50% Move Penalty — — — — — — — — — —
Adaptive Fire Control 3 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +40% +8% +70% —

Geth Armory - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Pulse Rifle Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Battle Master Armor K þ þ þ þ

Kassa Fabrication

Gear Quality: Elite and Prototypes

Unlock Level: 36

License Cost: 30,000

License sold at: C-Sec Requisitions Officer, Rift Station - Noveria (Petozi)

Specializes in: Armor, Bio-Amps, Weapons

Corporate Profile:

A human-controlled private company, Kassa Fabrication is known to make the finest body armor in the galaxy. When it comes to personal protection suits, no expense is spared—as is reflected in the exorbitant cost of their products.

Recently, Kassa has also begun to manufacture omni-tools, though it will be some time until the quality is brought up to the high standards of their armor lines.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Micro Generators 3 Armor +50% +50% — — — — — — — — — — — —
Reverse Engineered 1 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — +20% -10% — — — — —
ME Enhancers 3 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +40% +8% +40% —

Kassa Fabrication - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Breaker Assault Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Thorn Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ
Apocalypse Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ
Harpoon Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ þ þ
Colossus Armor H/K/T/Q þ þ þ þ
Polaris Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ
Armageddon Shotgun N/A þ þ þ þ
Razer Pistol N/A þ þ þ þ

Serrice Council

Gear Quality: Elite and Prototypes

Unlock Level: 36

License Cost: 30,000

License sold at: Citadel Financial District Emporium (Delin), and Commander Rentola (if rescued from Virmire)

Specializes in: Armor, Bio-Amps, Omni-tools

Profile

An asari consortium, the Serrice Council is the creator of the most powerful bio-amp on the market.

Not just concerned with profit, they typically make customers undergo a rigorous screening process before being approved to purchase their product. Serrice Council amps are incredibly rare—and highly prized—items on the galactic market.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Asari Materials 3 Armor +20% +40% +40% — — — — — — — — — — —
Advanced VI 3 Omni-tools — +20% — — +20% +20 +10% — — — — — — —
Neural Parallelism 3 Biotic Amps — — — — — — — +20% +20% +10% — — — —

Serrice Council - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Phantom* Armor T þ þ þ þ þ
Savant Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ
Deepsnow Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ
Phantom* Armor T þ þ þ þ þ
Savant Biotic Amp N/A þ þ þ þ þ
Deepsnow Tool Omni-tool N/A þ þ þ þ þ

Note: Nihlus’s Armor

Spectre

Gear Quality: Elite and Prototypes

Unlock Level: N/A

License Cost: Special

License sold at: N/A

Specializes in: Armor, Weapons

Notes: Once unlocked, Master Spectre gear is available for purchase through C-Sec Requisitions Officer or the Normandy’s Requisitions Officer.

Corporate Profile:

Master Spectre gear consists of prototype technology not yet available through other manufacturers.

Corporate Upgrades

Armor Parameters Omni-tool Parameters Biotic Amp Parameters Weapon Parameters
Name Art Tier Level Gear Type DP Shields Hardening Special Tech Cool-down Time Shields Medical Duration Power Cooldown Damage Heat Absorption Accuracy Special
Adaptive Fire Control 3 Weapons — — — — — — — — — — +60% +9% +70% —

HMW Spectre - Current Equipment Models

Sophistication Levels Available
Make Gear Type Races Outfitted I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Mark HMWP Pistol N/A þ þ
Mark HMWSG Shotgun N/A þ þ
Mark HMWSR Sniper Rifle N/A þ þ
Mark HMWAR Assault Rifle N/A þ þ

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