Omni-tools
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Omni-tools are multipurpose diagnostic and minifacturing tools used for a variety of battlefield tasks, such as hacking, decryption, or repair. They are equipped by Engineers, Sentinels, and Infiltrators to make use of their tech talents. When equipped, an omni-tool appears over a person's left hand and forearm as an orange hologram. Presumably, an omni-tool could be reconfigured to appear over the right hand for a left-handed user, but all omni-tools shown in game are on the user's left hand.
Omni-tools are handheld devices that combine a computer microframe, sensor analysis pack, and minifacturing fabricator. Versatile and reliable, an omni-tool can be used to analyze and adjust the functionality of most standard equipment, including weapons and armor, from a distance.
The fabrication module can rapidly assemble small three-dimensional objects from common, reusable industrial plastics, ceramics, and light alloys. This allows for field repairs and modifications to most standard items, as well as the reuse of salvaged equipment.
Omni-tools are standard issue for soldiers and first-in colonists.
In addition to the standard classes, squadmates Kaidan Alenko, Tali'Zorah nar Rayya, Garrus Vakarian, and Liara T'Soni may make use of an omni-tool.
[edit] Omni-Tools
Bluewire Tool
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Aldrin Labs | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Logic Arrest Tool
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Ariake Technologies | |||||||||
| 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 |
Nexus
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Armali Council | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | - | - | - | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 46 | - | 50 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | 5 |
Polaris
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Kassa Fabrication | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | - | - | 15 | - | 15 | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | 14 | - | 19 | 21 | - | - | 28 | 30 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | 15 | - | 15 | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 |
Savant
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Serrice Council | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | 35 | - | - | - | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | 30 | - | - | - | 39 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | 25 | - | - | - | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Chameleon Tool
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Sirta Foundation | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cipher Tool
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Elkoss Combine | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | - | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | 15 | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | - | 8 | 11 | - | 15 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
HMOT Basic line of Omni-tools
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | - | - | - |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | - | - | - | - |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | - | - | - |
The HMOT Basic Omni-tool can only be acquired through console commands.
HMOT Advanced line of Omni-tools
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | - | - |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | - | - |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | - | - |
The HMOT Advanced Omni-tool can only be acquired through console commands.
HMOT Master line of Omni-tools
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | - | - | - | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | - | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The HMOT Master Omni-tool can only be acquired through console commands.
*HMOT omni-tools are only available using PC Cheats.
[edit] Trivia
- In the PC version, certain omni-tools may be found which contain no manufacturer. Though these tools have no description or name aside from their grade, they are Polaris omni-tools (see above) produced by Kassa Fabrication.
- The omni-tool seems to have a flashlight, but this is only seen in the ending.
- In Mass Effect Galaxy, Jacob Taylor is also able to watch a news programme on a pop-up holographic screen from his omni-tool.
- A Savant Omnitool (the level of the tool received varies on your current character level) can be obtained at the completion of the Bring Down the Sky DLC, from Simon Atwell.
