Arms Manufacturer

Arms Manufacturers (or AMs) are private businesses that sell and develop weapons and armor for BLADE members and Skells. The Outfitters of BLADE work closely with them to test weapons by equipping them in battle and defeating specific enemies to advertise for them.

Using their weapons and armor in battle will slowly bring R&D points to them, which they will use to further develop their products. The AM Terminal on Division Drive, east of the allows the player to contribute R&D points by giving them Miranium.

Typically, leveling up the AMs will increase or upgrade the products they sell:
 * 1) First set of weapons and armor are made available
 * 2) New series of weapons and armor are unlocked (typically light wear).
 * 3) New series of armor is unlocked (typically heavy and Skell wear).
 * 4) Shop products upgraded to Unique rarity, granting a second Battle Trait.
 * 5) Shop products further upgraded to Prime rarity, granting a third Battle Trait.

In addition, leveling Sakuraba Industries up to level 5 is required in order to purchase the level 50 Skells from the.

List of Arms Manufacturers

 * Sakuraba Industries
 * Grenada Galactic Group
 * Meredith & Co. (unlocked after )
 * Candid & Credible (unlocked after )
 * Six Stars (unlocked after A Challenger Approaches)
 * Orphean Technologies (unlocked after Rescue at the Ensconced Citadel)
 * Nopon Commerce Guild (unlocked after BFFs)
 * Factory 1.21 (unlocked after Professor B's Return)