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.
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.
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.
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.
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.