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Omni-tools
Omni-tools are multipurpose diagnostic and manufacturing tools as well as computers used for a variety of civilian and battlefield tasks, such as hacking, decryption, or repair. Higher-end omni-tools are equipped by Engineers, Sentinels, and Infiltrators to make use of their tech talents. When activated, an omni-tool can appear over either of a person's forearms and hands, or occasionally over both, as an orange hologram.
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Omni-tools Edit
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.
Omni-tool Weapons Edit
Although melee-combat applications for the omni-tool are almost as old as the device itself, the feature was largely unused prior to the Reaper invasion. The need to take on multiple husks in close quarters forced the Alliance to develop ways to enhance the tool's offensive capability.
The most common melee design is the "omni-blade," a disposable silicon-carbide weapon flash-forged by the tool's mini-fabricator. The transparent, nearly diamond-hard blade is created and suspended in a mass effect field safely away from the user's skin. Warning lights illuminate the field so the searing-hot blade only burns what it is intended to: the opponent.
More technically adept soldiers frequently modify their omni-tools to maximize stopping power through electrical, kinetic, or thermal energy. Some troops integrate their weapon with their kinetic barriers, transformering the omni-tool into a wrist-mounted bludgeon; others fabricate flammable gases, held in place by a mass effect field and ignited upon impact. All prove deadly surprises for opponents who expect a disarmed Alliance warrior.
Known Functions Edit
General
- Flashlight
- Scanner
- Repairing items
- Dispensing Medi-gel
- Programming and hacking
- Camera
- Video, audio and holographic communication
- Downloading and playing video games
- Converting items into omni-gel
Military
- Using Tech Talents and Powers
- Applying upgrades to items
- Melee Weapons
- The Soldier class can extend an "omni-blade" from the omni-tool, and use it to impale an opponent.
- The Infiltrator class shapes the omni-tool into a forked "omni-blade" with the addition of an electrical current.
- The Engineer class activates an incendiary attack with the omni-tool before backhanding an enemy.
- The Sentinel class extends "omni-blades" from omni-tools on each arm to slash an opponent.
Omni-tool Models Edit
These omni-tool models are available in Mass Effect. They can be purchased from merchants, obtained during battle, or recovered by hacking storage containers.
In addition to the standard classes, squadmates Kaidan Alenko, Tali'Zorah nar Rayya, Garrus Vakarian, and Liara T'Soni may equip upgraded omni-tools. Classes without specialization with them still use them for administering first aid or activating other non-biotic non-weapon talents, but cannot make use of higher-end 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 | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | - | 5 | 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 | 15 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | - | - | 28 | 30 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | - | 15 | 15 |
The Polaris Omni-tool can only be acquired in the game itself, not through console commands.
Savant
| Omni-tool Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Manufacturer: | Serrice Council | |||||||||
| Shield Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Tech Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Med Recharge Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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.
Trivia Edit
- 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.
- A Savant omni-tool (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.
