diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystems/traumas.dm b/code/controllers/subsystems/traumas.dm
index 3df5aafa0a5..164006442d8 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystems/traumas.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystems/traumas.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ var/datum/controller/subsystem/traumas/SStraumas
 												 /obj/item/melee/baton, /obj/item/gun/energy/taser, /obj/item/handcuffs, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/sechud,
 												 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/security, /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/cadet, /obj/structure/sign/directions/security,
 												 /obj/item/clothing/head/bio_hood/security, /obj/item/clothing/head/bomb_hood/security, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/void/security,
-												 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec, /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/security, /obj/item/clothing/suit/bio_suit/security,
+												 /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security, /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/security, /obj/item/clothing/suit/bio_suit/security,
 												 /obj/item/clothing/suit/bomb_suit/security, /obj/item/clothing/suit/security/navyofficer, /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/void/security,
 												 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/hooded/wintercoat/security, /obj/item/device/magnetic_lock/security,/obj/item/toy/figure/secofficer,
 												 /obj/item/gun/bang/sec, /obj/item/gun/projectile/sec, /obj/item/book/manual/wiki/security_space_law)),
diff --git a/code/datums/outfits/ert/iac.dm b/code/datums/outfits/ert/iac.dm
index 60ba936d784..a05f75cef59 100644
--- a/code/datums/outfits/ert/iac.dm
+++ b/code/datums/outfits/ert/iac.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/iacjumpsuit
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/iacvest
-	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/iacberet
+	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/iacberet
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/surgical
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/health/aviator
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/iac
diff --git a/code/datums/outfits/outfit_antag.dm b/code/datums/outfits/outfit_antag.dm
index 0d1d3293026..ec45dfb29a1 100644
--- a/code/datums/outfits/outfit_antag.dm
+++ b/code/datums/outfits/outfit_antag.dm
@@ -285,9 +285,9 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/material/makeshift/plasteel,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/kettle,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/tank/olive,
-		/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey,
-		/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/himeo,
-		/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/himeo,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/red,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/that,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/turban,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/turban/grey,
@@ -546,7 +546,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/cult
 
 	suit_store = /obj/item/gun/energy/rifle/cult
-  
+
 /datum/outfit/admin/syndicate/raider_mage
 	name = "Raider Mage"
 	allow_backbag_choice = FALSE
@@ -622,4 +622,4 @@
 	var/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/raider/passport = new(H.loc)
 	passport.name = "[H.real_name]'s Passport"
 	if(W)
-		W.handle_item_insertion(passport)
\ No newline at end of file
+		W.handle_item_insertion(passport)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/random/random.dm b/code/game/objects/random/random.dm
index 9afadab60fb..a0d7b28405b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/random/random.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/random/random.dm
@@ -779,7 +779,7 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/pumpkin/lantern = 0.4,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/redcoat = 0.2,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/richard = 0.3,
-		/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/rainbow = 0.7,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/rainbow = 0.7,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/syndicatefake = 0.5,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/ushanka = 0.3,
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/witchwig = 0.5,
@@ -914,6 +914,7 @@
 		/obj/random/glowstick = 0.4,
 		/obj/random/hoodie = 0.5,
 		/obj/random/bandana = 0.5,
+		/obj/random/softcap = 0.5,
 		/obj/random/junk = 0.4,
 		/obj/random/medical = 0.4,
 		/obj/random/pda_cart = 0.5,
@@ -941,7 +942,7 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/gloves/black = 10,
 
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/chameleon = 0.5,
-		/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey = 5,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap = 5,
 
 		/obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon = 1,
 		/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/ = 10,
@@ -1032,6 +1033,24 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/captain = 1
 	)
 
+/obj/random/softcap
+	name = "random softcap"
+	desc = "This is a random softcap."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/hats/soft_caps.dmi'
+	icon_state = "softcap"
+	problist = list(
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/colorable/random = 5,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/engineering = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/atmos = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/medical = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/science = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/hydro = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/miner = 3,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security = 2,
+		/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/captain = 1
+	)
+
 /obj/random/highvalue
 	name = "random high valuable item"
 	desc = "This is a random high valuable item."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
index 26ca501203c..d76a21d2933 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_service(src)
 	new /obj/item/cartridge/janitor(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/purple(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/janitor(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/janitor(src)
 	new /obj/item/gun/energy/mousegun(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/flashlight(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/cargo.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/cargo.dm
index 9705e815621..47be3ab6f85 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/cargo.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/cargo.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_cargo(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_cargo/alt(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/cargo(src)
 	new /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/custom_loadout/advanced/cargo_delivery(src)
 	new /obj/item/export_scanner(src)
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/fire/firefighter(src)
 	new /obj/item/tank/emergency_oxygen(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/cargo(src)
 	new /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/custom_loadout/advanced/cargo_delivery(src)
 	new /obj/item/export_scanner(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index 7d86f25f9b9..aabd0a9b55e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/storage/backpack/security(src)
 	else
 		new /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/corp(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security/corp(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/security/corp(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/vest/officer(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/wardrobe.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/wardrobe.dm
index d98113d2041..ce4bcfafa9f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/wardrobe.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/wardrobe.dm
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black_leather(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black_leather(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black_leather(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec(src)
@@ -380,9 +380,9 @@
 	new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey(src)
-	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_factions.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_factions.dm
index f65e0067451..babf2dd6de9 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_factions.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_factions.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /datum/gear/faction
 	display_name = "idris cap"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/idris
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security/idris
 	slot = slot_head
 	sort_category = "Factions"
 	cost = 1
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 
 /datum/gear/faction/eridani_cap
 	display_name = "eridani cap"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/eri
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/eri
 	slot = slot_head
 	faction = "Eridani Private Military Contractors"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_head.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_head.dm
index 85b3786013a..ffc13c7b135 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_head.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_head.dm
@@ -34,26 +34,33 @@
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana/colorable
 	flags = GEAR_HAS_NAME_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_COLOR_SELECTION
 
-/datum/gear/head/cap
-	display_name = "cap selection"
-	description = "A selection of colored caps."
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/blue
+/datum/gear/head/softcap
+	display_name = "softcap selection"
+	description = "A selection of softcaps. Comes in departmental colors."
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap
 
-/datum/gear/head/cap/New()
+/datum/gear/head/softcap/New()
 	..()
-	var/caps = list()
-	caps["red cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft
-	caps["orange cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/orange
-	caps["yellow cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow
-	caps["green cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/green
-	caps["blue cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/blue
-	caps["purple cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/purple
-	caps["rainbow cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/rainbow
-	caps["black cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/black
-	caps["grey cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey
-	caps["white cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/white
-	caps["flat cap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/flatcap
-	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(caps)
+	var/softcaps = list()
+	softcaps["softcap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap
+	softcaps["softcap, rainbow"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/rainbow
+	softcaps["softcap, red"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/red
+	softcaps["softcap, captain"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/captain
+	softcaps["softcap, security"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security
+	softcaps["softcap, science"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/science
+	softcaps["softcap, medical"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/medical
+	softcaps["softcap, engineering"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/engineering
+	softcaps["softcap, atmospherics"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/atmos
+	softcaps["softcap, hydroponics"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/hydro
+	softcaps["softcap, cargo"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo
+	softcaps["softcap, mining"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/miner
+
+	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(softcaps)
+
+/datum/gear/head/softcap/colorable
+	display_name = "softcap (colorable)"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/colorable
+	flags = GEAR_HAS_NAME_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_COLOR_SELECTION
 
 /datum/gear/head/beret/eng
 	display_name = "beret, engie-orange"
@@ -70,7 +77,6 @@
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec
 	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer", "Head of Security", "Warden", "Security Cadet", "Detective", "Forensic Technician")
 
-
 /datum/gear/head/warden
 	display_name = "headwear, security (warden)"
 	description = "A selection of warden headwear."
@@ -108,12 +114,12 @@
 
 /datum/gear/head/corp
 	display_name = "cap, corporate (security)"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/corp
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security/corp
 	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer","Head of Security", "Warden", "Security Cadet", "Detective", "Forensic Technician",)
 
 /datum/gear/head/sec
 	display_name = "cap, security"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security
 	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer", "Head of Security", "Warden", "Security Cadet", "Detective", "Forensic Technician",)
 
 /datum/gear/head/hardhat
@@ -182,6 +188,7 @@
 	hats["hat, cowboy"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/cowboy
 	hats["hat, wide-brimmed cowboy"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/cowboy/wide
 	hats["hat, sombrero"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/sombrero
+	hats["hat, flatcap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/flatcap
 	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(hats)
 
 /datum/gear/head/hijab
@@ -250,7 +257,7 @@
 
 /datum/gear/head/iacberet
 	display_name = "IAC Beret"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/iacberet
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/iacberet
 	allowed_roles = list("Chief Medical Officer", "Physician", "Surgeon", "Pharmacist", "Emergency Medical Technician", "Medical Resident")
 	flags = GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION
 
@@ -277,12 +284,12 @@
 
 /datum/gear/head/himeo
 	display_name = "himean cap"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/himeo
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/himeo
 	flags = GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION
 
 /datum/gear/head/vysoka
 	display_name = "vysokan fur cap"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/vysoka
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/vysoka
 	flags = GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION
 
 /datum/gear/head/buckethat
@@ -301,4 +308,4 @@
 	var/gadpathur = list()
 	gadpathur["gadpathurian sidecap"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/gadpathur
 	gadpathur["gadpathurian beret"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/gadpathur/beret
-	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(gadpathur)
\ No newline at end of file
+	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(gadpathur)
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_religion.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_religion.dm
index 94e410911df..6e7d46862f6 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_religion.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_religion.dm
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@
 /datum/gear/religion/dominia/beret/New()
 	..()
 	var/beret = list()
-	beret["tribunal initiate's beret"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/dominia
-	beret["tribunalist's beret"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/dominia/priest
+	beret["tribunal initiate's beret"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/dominia
+	beret["tribunalist's beret"] = /obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/dominia/priest
 	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(beret)
 
 /datum/gear/religion/dominia/cape
@@ -63,4 +63,4 @@
 
 /datum/gear/religion/dominia/accessory
 	display_name = "tribunal necklace"
-	path = "/obj/item/clothing/accessory/dominia"
\ No newline at end of file
+	path = "/obj/item/clothing/accessory/dominia"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/factions/dominia.dm b/code/modules/clothing/factions/dominia.dm
index 8bbb0e4e885..9d99b4eef4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/factions/dominia.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/factions/dominia.dm
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@
 	item_state = "dominia_priest"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_OCLOTHING | SLOT_ICLOTHING
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/dominia
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/dominia
 	name = "tribunal initiate’s beret"
 	desc = "A simple red beret with a golden badge marking its wearer as an initiate of the Moroz Holy Tribunal."
 	desc_fluff = " While initiates dress humbly in white and red clothing, this does not mean that House Caladius - the primary source of the Holy Tribunal’s \
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@
 	item_state = "dominia_beret"
 	contained_sprite = TRUE
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/dominia/priest
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/dominia/priest
 	name = "tribunalist’s beret"
 	desc = " black beret bearing the sigil of the Moroz Holy Tribunal on its front. Worn by full members of the Tribunal’s clergy."
 	desc_fluff = "With their black and gold clothing designed to resemble that of their noble counterparts, the full clergy of the Moroz Holy Tribunal \
@@ -347,4 +347,4 @@
 	icon = 'icons/clothing/accessories/dominia_amulet.dmi'
 	item_state = "dominia_amulet"
 	icon_state = "dominia_amulet"
-	contained_sprite = TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/factions/himeo.dm b/code/modules/clothing/factions/himeo.dm
index e07b23adf6c..bb0621b778e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/factions/himeo.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/factions/himeo.dm
@@ -12,8 +12,7 @@
 	icon_state = "coat_himeo_grey"
 	item_state = "coat_himeo_grey"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/himeo
-
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/himeo
 	name = "himean cap"
 	desc = "A field cap of Himean origin. This particular cap has the United Syndicates of Himeo's typical symbol - a white hexagon surrounded by red triangles - on its face."
 	desc_fluff = "The M372 field cap is a standard-issue cap of Himeo's military, and a common sight throughout the planet and the space around it. This particular model is a reproduction, due to its lack of the traditional ear covers on the Himean model."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/factions/vysoka.dm b/code/modules/clothing/factions/vysoka.dm
index 226e2bcf957..b7d71d7e06a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/factions/vysoka.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/factions/vysoka.dm
@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@
 	item_state = "chokha_vysoka_f"
 	contained_sprite = TRUE
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/vysoka
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/vysoka
 	name = "vysokan fur cap"
 	desc = "A fur hat from Vysoka made of authentic ohdker fur."
 	desc_fluff = "The ohdker is a common animal on Vysoka that serves as a livestock and beast of burden, depending on the needs at the time. Its fur is highly prized on Vysoka, and major cities often export it off-world to location such as Xanu Prime."
 	icon_state = "cap_vysoka"
 	item_state = "cap_vysoka"
 	icon = 'icons/clothing/head/vysoka_cap.dmi'
-	contained_sprite = TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
index a9de51779b2..7fc2498b08c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
@@ -1,91 +1,139 @@
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft
-	name = "red cap"
-	desc = "It's a baseball hat in a tasteless red color."
-	icon_state = "redsoft"
-	var/flipped = 0
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap
+	name = "softcap"
+	desc = "It's a softcap in a tasteless color."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/hats/soft_caps.dmi'
+	icon_state = "softcap"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
+	var/flipped = FALSE
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/dropped()
-	src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-	src.flipped=0
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/dropped()
+	icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+	item_state = icon_state
+	flipped = FALSE
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/attack_self(mob/user)
-	src.flipped = !src.flipped
-	if(src.flipped)
-		icon_state = "[icon_state]_flipped"
-		to_chat(user, "You flip the hat backwards.")
-	else
-		src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-		to_chat(user, "You flip the hat back in normal position.")
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/on_slotmove()
+	icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+	item_state = icon_state
+	flipped = FALSE
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/verb/ToggleHat()
+	set name = "Flip Hat"
+	set category = "Object"
+	set src in usr
+
+	if(use_check_and_message(usr))
+		return 0
+
+	flipped = !flipped
+	icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)][flipped ? "_flipped" : ""]"
+	item_state = icon_state
+	to_chat(usr, "You flip the hat [flipped ? "backwards" : "forwards"].")
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our mob-overlays update
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/orange
-	name = "orange cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless orange color."
-	icon_state = "orangesoft"
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/colorable
+	icon_state = "softcap_colorable"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow
-	name = "yellow cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless yellow color."
-	icon_state = "yellowsoft"
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/colorable/random/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	color = get_random_colour(TRUE)
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/green
-	name = "green cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless green color."
-	icon_state = "greensoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/blue
-	name = "blue cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless blue color."
-	icon_state = "bluesoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/purple
-	name = "purple cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless purple color."
-	icon_state = "purplesoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/black
-	name = "black cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless black color."
-	icon_state = "blacksoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey
-	name = "grey cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteful grey color."
-	icon_state = "greysoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/white
-	name = "white cap"
-	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a tasteless white color."
-	icon_state = "whitesoft"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/rainbow
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/rainbow
 	name = "rainbow cap"
 	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a bright rainbow of colors."
 	icon_state = "rainbowsoft"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec
-	name = "security cap"
-	desc = "It's a field cap in tasteful blue color."
-	icon_state = "secsoft"
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/red // Antag red.
+	name = "red softcap"
+	desc = "It's a softcap in a menacing crimson red."
+	icon_state = "softcap_red"
+	item_state = "softcap_red"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/corp
+// Departmental softcaps. By Wowzewow (Wezzy).
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/captain
+	name = "captain's softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a authoritative blue and yellow."
+	icon_state = "softcap_captain"
+	item_state = "softcap_captain"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security
+	name = "security softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a secure blue and grey."
+	icon_state = "softcap_sec"
+	item_state = "softcap_sec"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/medical
+	name = "medical softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a sterile white and green."
+	icon_state = "softcap_med"
+	item_state = "softcap_med"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/science
+	name = "science softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a analytical white and purple."
+	icon_state = "softcap_sci"
+	item_state = "softcap_sci"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/engineering
+	name = "engineering softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a reflective yellow and orange."
+	icon_state = "softcap_engi"
+	item_state = "softcap_engi"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/atmos
+	name = "atmospherics softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a refreshing yellow and blue."
+	icon_state = "softcap_atmos"
+	item_state = "softcap_atmos"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/hydro
+	name = "hydroponics softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a fresh green and blue."
+	icon_state = "softcap_hydro"
+	item_state = "softcap_hydro"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo
+	name = "cargo softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a dusty yellow and grey."
+	icon_state = "softcap_cargo"
+	item_state = "softcap_cargo"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/miner
+	name = "mining softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a chalky purple and brown."
+	icon_state = "softcap_miner"
+	item_state = "softcap_miner"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/janitor
+	name = "janitor softcap"
+	desc = "It's a peaked cap in a sanitary purple and yellow."
+	icon_state = "softcap_janitor"
+	item_state = "softcap_janitor"
+
+// Corporate.
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security/corp
 	name = "corporate security cap"
-	desc = "It's field cap in corporate colors."
-	icon_state = "corpsoft"
+	desc = "It's field cap in corporate colors. In an oppresive grey, no doubt."
+	icon_state = "corp"
+	item_state = "corp"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/sec/idris
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/security/idris
 	name = "idris cap"
-	desc = "It's an Idris cap."
-	icon_state = "idrissec"
+	desc = "It's a company-issue Idris cap. Comes with flagrant corporate branding."
+	icon_state = "idris"
+	item_state = "idris"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/iacberet
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/iacberet
 	name = "IAC soft cap"
-	desc = "It's field cap in IAC colors."
-	icon_state = "iachat"
+	desc = "An IAC soft cap. Standard issue and utilitarian."
+	icon_state = "iac"
+	item_state = "iac"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/eri
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/eri
 	name = "eridani cap"
 	desc = "A grey EPMC fatigue cap with the symbol of the Eridani Corporate Federation on its front. For amoral mercenaries that prefer style over protection."
-	icon_state = "eridanihat"
+	icon_state = "eridani"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/wezzy_deptcaps.yml b/html/changelogs/wezzy_deptcaps.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e9ee68484dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/wezzy_deptcaps.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes: 
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#   balance
+#   admin
+#   backend
+#   security
+#   refactor
+#################################
+
+# Your name.  
+author: Wowzewow (Wezzy)
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Adds departmental caps.  Check your loadouts."
diff --git a/icons/mob/head.dmi b/icons/mob/head.dmi
index 7681eb840c2..24ef2ee663b 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/head.dmi and b/icons/mob/head.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/clothing/lefthand_hats.dmi b/icons/mob/items/clothing/lefthand_hats.dmi
index 4f8fd12e397..6c9483ff41e 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/clothing/lefthand_hats.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/clothing/lefthand_hats.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/clothing/righthand_hats.dmi b/icons/mob/items/clothing/righthand_hats.dmi
index 4e6361b95c9..ae206f379d8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/clothing/righthand_hats.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/clothing/righthand_hats.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index 0bbe4eb1f50..b284e692884 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats/soft_caps.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats/soft_caps.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..4693ff9f20e
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/clothing/hats/soft_caps.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-1_centcomm.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-1_centcomm.dmm
index 001f601006e..b193a4a8d4f 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-1_centcomm.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-1_centcomm.dmm
@@ -17775,9 +17775,9 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/sleevepatch/erisec,
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/sleevepatch/erisec,
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/sleevepatch/erisec,
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/eri,
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/eri,
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/eri,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/eri,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/eri,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/eri,
 /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec/eri,
 /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/zavodskoi,
 /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/zavodskoi,
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
index fe357200e3c..d93a9727d30 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
@@ -61264,7 +61264,6 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/maintenance/medbay)
 "hqT" = (
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/white,
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/mime,
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/mime,
 /obj/item/clothing/under/mime,
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
index f3f8984f487..d97d948b0b3 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
@@ -16183,12 +16183,12 @@
 /area/quartermaster/loading)
 "En" = (
 /obj/structure/table/standard,
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo,
 /obj/item/stamp{
 	pixel_x = -3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo,
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/corner/brown/full{
 	dir = 8
 	},
diff --git a/maps/exodus/exodus-1_station.dmm b/maps/exodus/exodus-1_station.dmm
index ccff9bb7fbf..9776d58a1cb 100644
--- a/maps/exodus/exodus-1_station.dmm
+++ b/maps/exodus/exodus-1_station.dmm
@@ -11689,7 +11689,6 @@
 /obj/structure/closet{
 	name = "Prisoner's Locker"
 	},
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/orange,
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sandal,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/security/prison)
@@ -26012,7 +26011,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/crew_quarters/locker)
 "aYy" = (
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/grey{
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap{
 	pixel_x = -2;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
@@ -35271,12 +35270,12 @@
 /area/maintenance/locker)
 "bqe" = (
 /obj/structure/table/standard,
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo,
 /obj/item/stamp{
 	pixel_x = -3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/yellow,
+/obj/item/clothing/head/softcap/cargo,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/quartermaster/loading)
 "bqf" = (