diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_powers.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_powers.dm
index 72cccdd1..a6a44189 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_powers.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_powers.dm
@@ -869,4 +869,73 @@ var/list/datum/dna/hivemind_bank = list()
 	changeling.absorbed_dna |= T.dna
 
 	feedback_add_details("changeling_powers","ED")
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
+
+/mob/proc/armblades()
+	set category = "Changeling"
+	set name = "Form Blades"
+	set desc="Rupture the flesh and mend the bone of your hand into a deadly blade."
+
+	if(!src.get_active_hand())
+		var/obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade/W = new()
+		src.put_in_hands(W)
+		src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A grotesque blade forms around [src]\'s arm!</span>", "<span class='warning'>Our arm twists and mutates, transforming it into a deadly blade.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
+	else if(!src.get_inactive_hand())
+		var/obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade/W = new()
+		src.put_in_hands(W)
+		src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A grotesque blade forms around [src]\'s arm!</span>", "<span class='warning'>Our arm twists and mutates, transforming it into a deadly blade.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
+	else
+		src << "\red Try dropping an item first."
+	return 1
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade
+	name = "arm blade"
+	desc = "A grotesque blade made out of bone and flesh that cleaves through people as a hot knife through butter"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
+	icon_state = "arm_blade"
+	item_state = "arm_blade"
+	w_class = 5.0
+	force = 30
+	throwforce = 0 //Just to be on the safe side
+	throw_range = 0
+	throw_speed = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade/dropped()
+	del(src)
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade/proc/throw()
+	del(src)
+	return
+
+/mob/proc/changeling_shield()
+	set category = "Changeling"
+	set name = "Form Shield"
+	set desc="Bend the flesh and bone of your hand into a grotesque shield."
+
+	if(!src.get_active_hand())
+		var/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/changelingshield/W = new()
+		src.put_in_hands(W)
+		src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>The end of [src]\'s hand inflates rapidly, forming a huge shield-like mass!</span>", "<span class='warning'>We inflate our hand into a robust shield.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
+
+	else if(!src.get_inactive_hand())
+		var/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/changelingshield/W = new()
+		src.put_in_hands(W)
+		src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>The end of [src]\'s hand inflates rapidly, forming a huge shield-like mass!</span>", "<span class='warning'>We inflate our hand into a robust shield.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You hear organic matter ripping and tearing!</span>")
+	else
+		src << "\red Try dropping an item first."
+	return 1
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/changelingshield
+	name = "shield-like mass"
+	desc = "A mass of tough, boney tissue. You can still see the fingers as a twisted pattern in the shield."
+	icon_state = "ling_shield"
+	item_state = "ling_shield"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/changelingshield/dropped()
+	del(src)
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/changelingshield/proc/throw()
+	del(src)
+	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/modularchangling.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/modularchangling.dm
index 0210a5e9..25f63b66 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/modularchangling.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/modularchangling.dm
@@ -184,6 +184,17 @@ var/list/datum/power/changeling/powerinstances = list()
 	genomecost = 7
 	verbpath = /mob/proc/changeling_rapidregen
 
+/datum/power/changeling/armblades
+	name = "Mutate Armblades"
+	desc = "Permits us to reshape our arms into a deadly blade."
+	genomecost = 1
+	verbpath = /mob/proc/armblades
+
+/datum/power/changeling/changeling_shield
+	name = "Mutate Shield"
+	desc = "Permits us to bloat our hands into a robust shield."
+	genomecost = 3
+	verbpath = /mob/proc/changeling_shield
 
 
 // Modularchangling, totally stolen from the new player panel.  YAYY
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
index 25bf4144..8165a4eb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 
 	var/parts = /obj/item/weapon/table_parts
 	var/flipped = 0
-	var/health = 100
+	var/health = 200
 
 /obj/structure/table/proc/update_adjacent()
 	for(var/direction in list(1,2,4,8,5,6,9,10))
@@ -314,14 +314,14 @@
 	if (get_dist(P.starting, loc) <= 1) //Tables won't help you if people are THIS close
 		return 1
 	if (get_turf(P.original) == cover)
-		var/chance = 20
+		var/chance = 30
 		if (ismob(P.original))
 			var/mob/M = P.original
 			if (M.lying)
-				chance += 20				//Lying down lets you catch less bullets
+				chance += 50				//Lying down lets you catch less bullets
 		if(flipped)
 			if(get_dir(loc, from) == dir)	//Flipped tables catch mroe bullets
-				chance += 20
+				chance += 50
 			else
 				return 1					//But only from one side
 		if(prob(chance))
@@ -370,6 +370,7 @@
 					visible_message("\red [G.assailant] slams [G.affecting]'s face against \the [src]!")
 					msg_admin_attack("[key_name_admin(user)] slams [key_name_admin(M)]'s face against \the [src]! - <A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservecoodjump=1;X=[M.x];Y=[M.y];Z=[M.z]'>JMP</a>")
 					playsound(src.loc, 'sound/weapons/tablehit1.ogg', 50, 1)
+					return
 				else
 					user << "\red You need a better grip to do that!"
 					return
@@ -377,7 +378,7 @@
 				G.affecting.loc = src.loc
 				G.affecting.Weaken(5)
 				visible_message("\red [G.assailant] puts [G.affecting] on \the [src].")
-			del(W)
+				del(W)
 			return
 
 	if (istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/wrench))
@@ -400,6 +401,11 @@
 			O.show_message("\blue The [src] was sliced apart by [user]!", 1, "\red You hear [src] coming apart.", 2)
 		destroy()
 
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/melee/changeling/armblade))
+		for(var/mob/O in viewers(user, 4))
+			O.show_message("\blue The [src] was sliced apart by [user]'s grotesque armblade!", 1, "\red You hear [src] coming apart.", 2)
+		destroy()
+
 	user.drop_item(src)
 	return
 
@@ -520,7 +526,7 @@
 	desc = "Do not apply fire to this. Rumour says it burns easily."
 	icon_state = "wood_table"
 	parts = /obj/item/weapon/table_parts/wood
-	health = 50
+	health = 100
 /*
  * Reinforced tables
  */
@@ -528,7 +534,7 @@
 	name = "reinforced table"
 	desc = "A version of the four legged table. It is stronger."
 	icon_state = "reinf_table"
-	health = 200
+	health = 400
 	var/status = 2
 	parts = /obj/item/weapon/table_parts/reinforced
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index 2da640ed..761e22a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -139,4 +139,80 @@
 	emp_act(severity)
 		if(prob(50/severity))
 			wired = 0
-		..()
\ No newline at end of file
+		..()
+
+	/*
+	Forcegloves.  They amplify force from melee hits as well as muck up disarm and stuff a little.
+	Has bits of code in item_attack.dm, stungloves.dm, human_attackhand, human_defense
+	*/
+
+
+
+
+
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force // this pair should be put in r&d if you choose to do so.  and also the hos office locker.  do it okay
+
+	desc = "These gloves bend gravity and bluespace, dampening inertia and augmenting the wearer's melee capabilities."
+	name = "force gloves"
+	icon_state = "black"
+	item_state = "swat_gl"
+	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
+	permeability_coefficient = 0.05
+
+	cold_protection = HANDS
+	min_cold_protection_temperature = GLOVES_MIN_COLD_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
+	heat_protection = HANDS
+	max_heat_protection_temperature = GLOVES_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
+
+	var/active = 1 //i am actually too lazy to code an on/off switch so if you want it off, take them off for now.  yes.
+	var/amplification = 2
+
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force/basic //dooo iiiitttttt
+	desc = "These gloves bend gravity and bluespace, providing a cheap boost to the effectiveness of your average security staff."
+	name = "basic force gloves" //do it skull do it give it to all sec the forums agree go
+	amplification = 1 //just do it
+
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force/syndicate  //for syndies.  pda, *maybe* nuke team or ert.  up to you.  maybe just use the amp 2 variant.
+	desc = "These gloves bend gravity and bluespace, dampening inertia and augmenting the wearer's melee capabilities."
+	name = "enhanced force gloves"
+	icon_state = "black"
+	item_state = "swat_gl"
+	amplification = 2.5 //because *2.5 is kind of scary okay.  sometimes you want the scary effect.  sometimes not.
+
+
+/* this is too cluttered.  i'd rather keep it simple.
+
+	verb/toggleGloves() //also this doesn't actually do anything yet.  if you want to code in on/off, it needs interactions with the human attackhand file.
+		set category = "Object"
+		set name = "Toggle Forceglove Activity"
+		set src in usr
+
+		if (active == 0)
+			active = 1
+			amplification = 1.5
+			usr << "You squeeze twice, activating the gloves and amplifying the force of your blows.  Your hands tingle pleasantly."
+
+		else if (active == 1)
+			active = 0
+			amplification = 1
+			usr << "You deactivate the forcegloves.  Your hands feel heavy."
+
+	verb/toggleForceAmp()
+		set category = "Object"
+		set name = "Toggle Force-Amplification Level"
+		set src in usr
+
+		if (active == 0)
+			usr << "You wiggle your fingers, but the gloves aren't active.  You activate them, setting the gloves to their lowest setting: Lethal.  You will now hit 1.5x as hard."
+			amplification = 1.5
+		else if (amplification < 1.5 || amplification == 2.5 )
+			amplification = 1.5
+			usr << "You wiggle your fingers, setting the gloves to their lowest setting: Lethal.  You will now hit 1.5x as hard."
+		else if (amplification == 1.5)
+			amplification = 2
+			usr << "You wiggle your fingers, setting the gloves to the medium setting: Very Lethal.  You will now hit twice as hard."
+		else if (amplification == 2)
+			amplification = 2.5
+			usr << "You wiggle your fingers, setting the gloves to the highest setting: Extremely Lethal.  You will now hit 2.5x as hard."
+
+*/
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/stungloves.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/stungloves.dm
index f950aa3a..0e8afb7b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/stungloves.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/stungloves.dm
@@ -3,29 +3,33 @@
 		user << "<span class='notice'>That won't work.</span>"	//i'm not putting my lips on that!
 		..()
 		return
-	
+	else if(istype(src, /obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+		user << "<span class='notice'>That seems like a terrible idea.</span>"
+		..()
+		return
+
 	//add wires
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/cable_coil))
 		var/obj/item/weapon/cable_coil/C = W
 		if (clipped)
 			user << "<span class='notice'>The [src] are too badly mangled for wiring.</span>"
 			return
-		
+
 		if(wired)
 			user << "<span class='notice'>The [src] are already wired.</span>"
 			return
-			
+
 		if(C.amount < 2)
 			user << "<span class='notice'>There is not enough wire to cover the [src].</span>"
 			return
-			
+
 		C.use(2)
 		wired = 1
 		siemens_coefficient = 3.0
 		user << "<span class='notice'>You wrap some wires around the [src].</span>"
 		update_icon()
 		return
-	
+
 	//add cell
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/cell))
 		if(!wired)
@@ -56,12 +60,12 @@
 			user << "<span class='notice'>You cut the wires away from the [src].</span>"
 			update_icon()
 			return
-		
+
 		//clipping fingertips
 		if(!clipped)
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("\red [user] cuts the fingertips off of the [src].","\red You cut the fingertips off of the [src].")
-			
+
 			clipped = 1
 			name = "mangled [name]"
 			desc = "[desc]<br>They have had the fingertips cut off of them."
@@ -73,9 +77,9 @@
 			user << "<span class='notice'>The [src] have already been clipped!</span>"
 			update_icon()
 			return
-		
+
 		return
-		
+
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
index 855d256b..09aa48f1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 					visible_message("\red <B>[src] has been touched with the stun gloves by [M]!</B>")
 				return
 
-		if(istype(M.gloves , /obj/item/clothing/gloves/boxing/hologlove))
+		else if(istype(M.gloves , /obj/item/clothing/gloves/boxing/hologlove))
 
 			var/damage = rand(0, 9)
 			if(!damage)
@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@
 			if(damage >= 9)
 				visible_message("\red <B>[M] has weakened [src]!</B>")
 				apply_effect(4, WEAKEN, armor_block)
-
 			return
 	else
 		if(istype(M,/mob/living/carbon))
@@ -104,9 +103,15 @@
 			M.put_in_active_hand(G)
 			grabbed_by += G
 			G.synch()
+
 			LAssailant = M
 
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+			if(M.gloves && istype(M.gloves,/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+				G.state = GRAB_AGGRESSIVE
+				G.icon_state = "grabbed1"
+				visible_message("<span class='warning'>[M] gets a strong grip on [src]!</span>")
+				return 1
 			visible_message("<span class='warning'>[M] has grabbed [src] passively!</span>")
 			return 1
 
@@ -158,8 +163,9 @@
 			var/armor_block = run_armor_check(affecting, "melee")
 
 			if(HULK in M.mutations)			damage += 5
-
-
+			if(M.gloves && istype(M.gloves,/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+				var/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force/X = M.gloves
+				damage *= X.amplification
 			playsound(loc, attack.attack_sound, 25, 1, -1)
 
 			visible_message("\red <B>[M] [pick(attack.attack_verb)]ed [src]!</B>")
@@ -204,14 +210,37 @@
 
 			var/randn = rand(1, 100)
 			if (randn <= 25)
-				apply_effect(3, WEAKEN, run_armor_check(affecting, "melee"))
-				playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
-				visible_message("\red <B>[M] has pushed [src]!</B>")
-				return
+				if(M.gloves && istype(M.gloves,/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+					apply_effect(6, WEAKEN, run_armor_check(affecting, "melee"))
+					playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+					visible_message("\red <B>[M] hurls [src] to the floor!</B>")
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					sleep(3)
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					return
+
+				else
+					apply_effect(3, WEAKEN, run_armor_check(affecting, "melee"))
+					playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+					visible_message("\red <B>[M] has pushed [src]!</B>")
+					return
 
 			var/talked = 0	// BubbleWrap
 
 			if(randn <= 60)
+				if(M.gloves && istype(M.gloves,/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+					playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+					visible_message("\red <B>[M] shoves, sending [src] flying!</B>")
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					sleep(1)
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					sleep(1)
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					sleep(1)
+					step_away(src,M,15)
+					sleep(1)
+					apply_effect(1, WEAKEN, run_armor_check(affecting, "melee"))
+					return
 				//BubbleWrap: Disarming breaks a pull
 				if(pulling)
 					visible_message("\red <b>[M] has broken [src]'s grip on [pulling]!</B>")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
index fcf70d03..1e8c1a98 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
@@ -193,6 +193,17 @@ emp_act
 		visible_message("\red <B>[user] misses [src] with \the [I]!")
 		return 0
 
+	//hulk and forceglove stuff
+	var/power = I.force
+	if(HULK in user.mutations)
+		power *= 2
+
+	if(istype(user, /mob/living/carbon/human))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/X = user
+		if(X.gloves && istype(X.gloves,/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force))
+			var/obj/item/clothing/gloves/force/G = X.gloves
+			power *= G.amplification
+
 	var/datum/organ/external/affecting = get_organ(target_zone)
 	if (!affecting)
 		return 0
@@ -201,7 +212,7 @@ emp_act
 		return 0
 	var/hit_area = affecting.display_name
 
-	if((user != src) && check_shields(I.force, "the [I.name]"))
+	if((user != src) && check_shields(power, "the [I.name]"))
 		return 0
 
 	if(istype(I,/obj/item/weapon/card/emag))
@@ -230,13 +241,13 @@ emp_act
 		weapon_edge = 0
 
 	if(armor >= 2)	return 0
-	if(!I.force)	return 0
+	if(!power)	return 0
 //	var/Iforce = I.force //to avoid runtimes on the forcesay checks at the bottom. Some items might delete themselves if you drop them. (stunning yourself, ninja swords)
 
-	apply_damage(I.force, I.damtype, affecting, armor, sharp=weapon_sharp, edge=weapon_edge, used_weapon=I)
+	apply_damage(power, I.damtype, affecting, armor, sharp=weapon_sharp, edge=weapon_edge, used_weapon=I)
 
 	var/bloody = 0
-	if(((I.damtype == BRUTE) || (I.damtype == HALLOSS)) && prob(25 + (I.force * 2)))
+	if(((I.damtype == BRUTE) || (I.damtype == HALLOSS)) && prob(25 + (power * 2)))
 		I.add_blood(src)	//Make the weapon bloody, not the person.
 //		if(user.hand)	user.update_inv_l_hand()	//updates the attacker's overlay for the (now bloodied) weapon
 //		else			user.update_inv_r_hand()	//removed because weapons don't have on-mob blood overlays
@@ -253,7 +264,7 @@ emp_act
 
 		switch(hit_area)
 			if("head")//Harder to score a stun but if you do it lasts a bit longer
-				if(prob(I.force))
+				if(prob(power))
 					apply_effect(20, PARALYZE, armor)
 					visible_message("\red <B>[src] has been knocked unconscious!</B>")
 					if(src != user && I.damtype == BRUTE)
@@ -271,7 +282,7 @@ emp_act
 						update_inv_glasses(0)
 
 			if("chest")//Easier to score a stun but lasts less time
-				if(prob((I.force + 10)))
+				if(prob((power + 10)))
 					apply_effect(6, WEAKEN, armor)
 					visible_message("\red <B>[src] has been knocked down!</B>")
 
@@ -283,7 +294,7 @@ emp_act
 
 	//Melee weapon embedded object code.
 	if (I.damtype == BRUTE && !I.is_robot_module())
-		var/damage = I.force
+		var/damage = power
 		if (armor)
 			damage /= armor+1
 
diff --git a/icons/mob/items_lefthand.dmi b/icons/mob/items_lefthand.dmi
index 7f0ccf7a..f383fb50 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items_lefthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/items_lefthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items_righthand.dmi b/icons/mob/items_righthand.dmi
index 441c7bf2..30636b09 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items_righthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/items_righthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi
index ea13a5c4..401851a8 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi and b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi differ