Sirta Foundation

This article is about the corporation. For the Citadel store in Mass Effect 2, see Sirta Foundation (shop).

The Sirta Foundation is a human biomedical non-profit organization renowned for its humanitarian efforts and groundbreaking research into genetics.

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“The chances of surviving are… slim.” — Spoilers for Mass Effect 2 follow.

“There won't be an Earth left to save...” — Spoilers for Mass Effect 3 follow.

Background[]

The Sirta Foundation made its fortune eliminating several genetic diseases endemic to human populations. Sirta created medi-gel, which, while technically illegal under Council law, is far too useful to ban. Another product is the Sirta Home Series AutoMedBed, an expensive piece of emergency equipment that comes with a sophisticated medical VI.

Sirta refuses on principle to produce weapons or similar "offensive" products, but they do offer basic protective or utilitarian items ranging from armor to omni-tools to bio-amps. Their full-body armors in particular regenerates the health of characters when worn, while their armor pieces variously confer health or strength-related benefits.

An armory license for Sirta Foundation can be purchased from Delan in the Citadel's Presidium, or from Petozi on Noveria, or from Commander Rentola, after he is rescued from Virmire, on the SSV Normandy for 100 credits. The Foundation also operates at least two shops in the Citadel: Sirta Foundation on Zakera Ward and Sirta Supplies inside Huerta Memorial Hospital.

In 2183, a Sirta Foundation facility on Chohe is attacked by a group of biotic fanatics, who took the facility's entire staff hostage. Commander Shepard can resolve the situation upon receiving the assignment from Admiral Hackett, which has various outcomes depending on how many of the Sirta scientists survive.

By 2185, if the attack on the Chohe facility had killed a high number of scientists, then it brought Sirta to its knees financially, and it was predicted that the foundation would soon declare bankruptcy and dissolve. Fortunately, asari colonists on Lusia began selling platinum, discovered in abundance on the largest moon of Pronoia, to the foundation for less than its market value. This discount is believed to have single-handedly saved Sirta from bankruptcy. On the other hand, if most scientists on Chohe survived, then the company is doing well and just found a cure to an inter-species flu virus.

In 2186, numerous security fields are installed at the Citadel due to a massive influx of refugees. The underlying technology uses highly advanced biometric authentication systems developed by the Sirta Foundation.

Armor[]

Mass Effect[]

The Phoenix armor's integrated medical VI allows its user to regenerate health automatically, at the cost of lower stats in comparison to other armors.^[1]

Light Phoenix Armor (human, turian, quarian)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Shields:	49	63	77	91	105	119	133	144	161	175
Tech/Biotic Protection:	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36	38

Medium Phoenix Armor (human,turian,krogan)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Shields:	63	77	91	105	119	133	147	161	175	189
Tech/Biotic Protection:	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28

Heavy Phoenix (human, krogan)

Armor Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage Protection:	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
Shields:	84	98	112	126	140	154	168	182	196	210
Tech/Biotic Protection:	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18

Mass Effect 2[]

The Sirta Foundation has three custom pieces for the N7 Armor:

Strength Boost Pads

Incorporates a series of lightweight beryllium and tungsten braces and micro-servos to support and enhance the natural movements of the wearer. Originally developed by the Sirta Foundation to aid in the primary construction phase of planet settlement, it has since been adapted for more martial purposes.

Stimulator Conduits

Incorporates a series of beryllium and tungsten braces and micro-servos to support and enhance the natural movements of the wearer for short periods of time. Originally developed by the Sirta Foundation for search and rescue personnel, it has been adapted for military use.

Life Support Webbing

Within a wearable framework, the Sirta Foundation developed an innovative net of micro-stimulants and medi-gel in order to increase the chances of survival for aid workers and military personnel working in a hostile environment.

Omni-tools[]

The Chameleon line of omni-tools uses a medical overlay which completely nullifies any bonuses to shields or medical recharge.^[2]

Chameleon Tool

Omni-tool Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
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

Biotic Amps[]

Sirta Foundation's neural buffer causes a noticeable decrease in their bio-amps's power and cooldown when compared to other manufacturers.^[3]

Unity Amp

Biotic Amp Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Duration Bonus:	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Power Bonus:	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cooldown Bonus:	0	2	3	5	7	8	10	12	13	15

Trivia[]

The PC version of Mass Effect reveals that internally this manufacturer is referred to as 'Sitta' instead, but had been renamed to 'Sirta' in localization. On the PC and PS3 versions, the license is referred to as Sitta Foundation License as its armory license. In Mass Effect Legendary Edition, equipment names invoked via console still retain the Sitta designations, although the player-facing aspects have been corrected: the armory license is now properly referred to as the Sirta Foundation License.
Whatever the outcome of the assignment UNC: Besieged Base, news reports in Mass Effect 2 initially stated that Sirta Foundation will soon be bankrupt because the attack ended in tragedy. This was due to a bug and was fixed in Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

References[]

↑ Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Medical VI gives -10 in Damage Protection (incorrectly shown as -10%), -30% in Shields, and adds the effect of +1 Health Regen per Second when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.
↑ Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Medical Overlay gives -15 in Shields (incorrectly shown in the Armor column) and -15 in Medical (incorrectly written as -15%) when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.
↑ Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Neural Buffer gives -15 in both Power and Cooldown (both incorrectly written as -15%) when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.

[1] Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Medical VI gives -10 in Damage Protection (incorrectly shown as -10%), -30% in Shields, and adds the effect of +1 Health Regen per Second when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.

[2] Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Medical Overlay gives -15 in Shields (incorrectly shown in the Armor column) and -15 in Medical (incorrectly written as -15%) when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.

[3] Mass Effect Official Prima Guide, page 46: Sirta Foundation's Neural Buffer gives -15 in both Power and Cooldown (both incorrectly written as -15%) when compared to baseline stats. All calculations appear correct.

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