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Always Prepared

Always Prepared

Obtain two non-customizable suits of armor.

How to unlock the Always Prepared achievement in Mass Effect 3 - Definitive Guide

This achievement is Always Prepared worth 10gs.

Mass Effect 3Always PreparedSly StrategistThe Always Prepared achievement in Mass Effect 3 worth 12 pointsObtain two non-customizable suits of armor.

For this achievement to pop, you could either have Pre-ordered Mass Effect 3 from GameStop and have that armor and have the armor you get from playing Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo. These will pop for ya the first time you access a store. So you will also get this achievement too.
Mass Effect 3ShopaholicSly StrategistThe Shopaholic achievement in Mass Effect 3 worth 10 pointsVisit a store in the single-player campaign.


Now, if you don't have these you can also buy these special full body armors.

The first is the Terminus Armor which you can purchase at Batarian Citadel Store. It's stats are 30% Shield Boost, 15% Ammo Capacity, 15% Melee Damage.

Next is the Blood Dragon Armor which you can purchase at the Hanar Citadel Store. It's stats are 20% Shield Boost, 30% Power Damage, 10% Recharge Speed.

Next is the Collector Armor which you can purchase at the Asari Citadel Store. It's stats are 20% Health Boost, 20% Shield Boost, 20% Shield Regen Time.

Next is the Cerberus Armor which you can purchase at the Volus Citadel Store.It's stats are 20% Health Boost, 10%Shield Boost, 20% Weapon Damage, 10% Ammo Capacity.

Last piece is the Inferno Armor which you can purchase at the Human Citadel Store. It's stats are 30% Power Damage, 30% Recharge Speed.

All armor is 50,000 Credits at the corresponding stores. They are 55,000 credits on the Normandy.
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06 Mar 2012 20:14

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Please read the first paragraph for the solution.
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By Sly Strategist on 07 Mar 2012 16:40
Are the citadel shops available on your first visit?
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By Gumbeaux Jr on 07 Mar 2012 16:44
No, only the Spectre Shop after your reinstated.
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By Sly Strategist on 07 Mar 2012 16:47
The first Armor set you can purchase is the Inferno which is on the Normandy's Store. Thats after you get the prologue completed, also at which point you can return to the citadel to visit the other shops.
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By Sly Strategist on 07 Mar 2012 16:48
cool. Thanks for the reply... I got the KoA armor on my first visit, but couldn't find anywhere to buy the other armors. Off to Palaven I guess!
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By Gumbeaux Jr on 07 Mar 2012 21:07
What's the costs involved?
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By Ashen Seraph on 07 Mar 2012 22:05
I had the GameStop preorder armor and the KoA demo armor and this achievement popped, but it wouldn't pop until I actually bought something. Just pointing that out in case anyone else has an issue.
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By dijonketchup13 on 09 Mar 2012 06:28
It didn't pop for me until I actually loaded up a store. But at the same time I bought the special gift for your friend in the hospital.
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By Sly Strategist on 09 Mar 2012 16:10
If you buy, you can save and reload after achievement pops to have credits back.
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By Shinwasha on 10 Mar 2012 05:52
i completed the KoA demo (whilst signed into XBL) and it hasnt unlocked in game for me, anyone else had this problem?

Good guide too.
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By GeriHattrick on 10 Mar 2012 14:46
No I didn't have that problem, and Thanks.
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By Sly Strategist on 10 Mar 2012 20:47
You can get a shop discount when you apply the right upgrade. I am no longer sure where it was obtained but once you have it you can set it at Glyph's terminal.
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By Epsilon Theta on 12 Mar 2012 20:42
Yes, There is an upgrade. But I didn't take it since I hardly buy anything in ME3.
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By Sly Strategist on 12 Mar 2012 21:55
Sounds obvious, but if you have enough money (100,000 or 95,000 after applying the discount bonus) save your game, then you can buy two armours from the two stores right next to each other on the Citadel Presidium Commons and get the achievement and reload your save. This lets you buy better things with your money at these stores :)
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By Gizmo2k on 13 Mar 2012 22:55
Just started the game and I have these 3 armors:

- N7 Defender armor (from N7 Warfare Gear pre-order bonus)
- Reckoner Knight armor (from playing Kingdoms of Amalur demo)
- Cerberus Ajax armor (from Alternate Appearance Pack 1 DLC)

I didn't get this achievement the first time you I accessed the Sirta Supplies store at Huerta Memorial Hospital, even though I did get Shopaholic.

Like dijonketchup13 points out, you actually have to buy something (a bunch of flowers will do).
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By HolyHalfDead on 19 Feb 2014 17:55
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*If you would prefer a Video Guide for this Achievement, then you can watch the video provided below, or choose to read a Text Guide.*


Text Guide:

Your first non-customizable suit of Armor which you can buy is right after the second mission of the game which is "Priority: Mars". Once you're done with all the cutscene's, you can go back to the Normandy and purchase the "Inferno Armor" from the Shuttle Bay via the Normandy Elevator.

Once you complete the third mission of the game which is "Priority: Palaven", you should then go back to the Citadel. Once you're on the Citadel, head to the Elevator which is past two Blue laser-type doors. Then head to the new floor called the "Presidium Commons" where you can purchase the Blood Dragon Armor, Cerberus Armor, Collector's Armor, Inferno Armor, and other accessories. Or head to the "Docks: Holding Area" floor where you can purchase the Terminus Armor from a small store near some Batarians (weird looking Aliens with many eyes). When on the Citadel, all of the Armor Sets will cost 50,000 credits each. But the Inferno Armor will cost 55,000 if you buy it from the Normandy's store in the Shuttle Bay.


Note: You can also unlock this Achievement if you have pre-ordered the game from Gamestop or EBgames where you'll unlock the special N7 Defender Armor. Also, if you have played the "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning" Demo, then you should unlock the Reckoner Night Armor which will count towards the Achievement. Most people viewing this Guide now, will realize that they cannot get the Reckoner Night Armor anymore because the official game itself, is released. You could only unlock that armor before the official game release.

Hope this helps! Thank you.


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24 Mar 2012 08:30

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I don't know if that last statement is true, I played the demo after the game came out (downloaded it a while ago but was not home) and I got the armour still. It was about a month ago, but I am not sure if you can still get it now.
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By Davis 888 on 22 Jun 2012 16:23
I have tried on my other two accounts, and I could no longer unlock the "Reckoner Night Armour". Maybe it is different for people in different countries, or different areas of different countries.. not too sure.

But when I bought my new copy of Mass Effect 3 at Bestbuy (In Canada, because that's where I live), it came with a card which said that you can unlock a special type of Armor for a limited time only. I'm guessing that same card came with your game if you bought it new. If I can remember, you could only unlock the special Gun and the Reckoner Night Armour for another 11 days after the official game release date.
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By Warzone Guides on 22 Jun 2012 22:02
This is pretty easy to get. The earliest in the game you can get it is after Priority: Palaven, unless you preordered the game. If you did, once you are able to explore the ship, check your private terminal. Then buy the second one in the Shuttle Bay store.

Armors can be found in the shops throughout the Citadel. There are five armors that you can buy in game, but getting any two will pop the trophy.

The Blood Dragon Armor is found at Kanala Exports on the Presidium Commons.

The Cerberus Armor is found at Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies on the Presidium Commons.

The Collector Armor is found at Nos Astra Sporting Goods on the Presidium Commons.

The Inferno Armor is found at Kassa Fabrication on the Presidium Commons.

The Terminus Armor can be found at Batarian State Arms at Docks: Holding Area.

The preorder armors are N7 Defenders Armor and Reckoner Knight Armor.

*There are three other armors (you can only choose one of them for your game) that was released in the Citadel DLC. I do not know if it works in popping the trophy.
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17 Mar 2014 18:59

Most of the armor that you’ll find are pieces that can be combined together. There are several suits of armor that are a set and can’t be altered at all. Below, you’ll find a list of the non-customizable armors. You can also buy them on the Normandy, but each armor will have a 10% increase in price.
  • Inferno Armor – Kassa Fabrication, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Collector Armor – Nos Astra Sporting Goods, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Blood Dragon Armor – Kanala Exports, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Cerberus Armor – Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Terminus armor – Batarian State Arms, Docks: Holding Area, Citadel (50,000 credits)
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You need to buy 2 suits of armor (each costing 50,000 in different Citadel stores), or supplement that with two other promotional bonus armors. These cannot be upgraded or or interchanged with each other. You can buy them and reload your checkpoint if you want just to get the achievement. The following sets all count toward the achievement:

  • Reckoner Knight Armor (Kingdoms of Amalur demo bonus)
  • N7 Defender Armor (Gamestop pre-order bonus)
  • Blood Dragon Armor (Hanar Store)
  • Inferno Armor (Kassa Fabrications)
  • Collector Armor (Nos Astra Sporting Goods)
  • Terminus Assault Armor (Batarian State Arms)
  • Cerberus Armor (Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies)

After you have visited these stores from the Citadel, you may get to them anytime from the Normandy. There is an armory in the Shuttle Bay which when accessed, has a list of stores and the stuff you can buy from them.

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Most of the armor that you’ll find are pieces that can be combined together. There are several suits of armor that are a set and can’t be altered at all. Below, you’ll find a list of the non-customizable armors. You can also buy them on the Normandy, but each armor will have a 10% increase in price.

If you preordered at Gamestop, you will have access to the Defender Armor as a preorder bonus. Playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo before March 17 also gets you a non-customizable armor with the Reckoner Knight. If you have either or both, making a purchase from a store or getting one an upgrade from Liara will make those armors count towards the trophy.

  • Inferno Armor – Kassa Fabrication, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Collector Armor – Nos Astra Sporting Goods, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Blood Dragon Armor – Kanala Exports, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Cerberus Armor – Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies, Presidium Commons, Citadel (50,000 credits)
  • Terminus armor – Batarian State Arms, Docks: Holding Area, Citadel (50,000 credits)
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You can buy a supply of penicillin a couple of times, or some kind of armor, Terminus Armor, Collectors, Dragon, at your discretion, as soon as two items are purchased, be it penicillin and armor, or two sets of armor, the trophy will open.
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09 Mar 2012 19:44

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It won’t work with panacelin, I tried it myself, but buying armor will help.
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By Albert_Wesker on 09 Sep 2012 17:40
Can be easily done without cost, since armor is not cheap. In the Presidium Community on the Citadel there are 2 shops on the left side. We save ourselves in front of them. In one we buy Dragon armor, in the other Cerberus armor. When the trophy drops, load the save you made.
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By Kwiz on 15 Mar 2022 07:14
If you have installed the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo using your Origin Account, you will have access to the Avenger Knight armor designed by Todd McFarlane. After completing this demo, the Chakra Launcher weapon will become available to you.
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By Gigra94-AndRey on 27 May 2012 15:21
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Buy two sets of armor, such as dragon and collector armor.
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13 Mar 2012 12:44