diff --git a/baystation12.dme b/baystation12.dme
index df06cf606bc..afcec78b11e 100644
--- a/baystation12.dme
+++ b/baystation12.dme
@@ -746,6 +746,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\client\client defines.dm"
 #include "code\modules\client\client procs.dm"
 #include "code\modules\client\preferences.dm"
+#include "code\modules\client\preferences_gear.dm"
 #include "code\modules\client\preferences_savefile.dm"
 #include "code\modules\client\preferences_spawnpoints.dm"
 #include "code\modules\client\preferences_toggles.dm"
diff --git a/code/controllers/master_controller.dm b/code/controllers/master_controller.dm
index cb52b2252fa..2ae5d1db1e8 100644
--- a/code/controllers/master_controller.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/master_controller.dm
@@ -79,13 +79,6 @@ datum/controller/game_controller/proc/setup()
 	for(var/i=0, i<max_secret_rooms, i++)
 		make_mining_asteroid_secret()
 
-	//Create the mining ore distribution map.
-	var/datum/ore_distribution/O = new()
-	O.populate_distribution_map()
-
-	//Set up spawn points.
-	populate_spawn_points()
-
 	spawn(0)
 		if(ticker)
 			ticker.pregame()
@@ -114,6 +107,17 @@ datum/controller/game_controller/proc/setup_objects()
 			var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/T = U
 			T.broadcast_status()
 
+	//Create the mining ore distribution map.
+	world << "<b><font color='red'>Generating resource distribution map.</b></font>"
+	var/datum/ore_distribution/O = new()
+	O.populate_distribution_map()
+
+	//Set up spawn points.
+	populate_spawn_points()
+
+	//Set up gear list.
+	populate_gear_list()
+
 	world << "\red \b Initializations complete."
 	sleep(-1)
 
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
index 64408038f6e..c8be3a2351a 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
@@ -346,9 +346,42 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 
 
 	proc/EquipRank(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H, var/rank, var/joined_late = 0)
+
 		if(!H)	return 0
+
 		var/datum/job/job = GetJob(rank)
+		var/list/spawn_in_storage = list()
+
 		if(job)
+
+			//Equip custom gear loadout.
+			if(H.client.prefs.gear && H.client.prefs.gear.len)
+
+				for(var/thing in H.client.prefs.gear)
+					var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[thing]
+					if(G)
+						var/permitted
+						if(G.allowed_roles)
+							for(var/job_name in G.allowed_roles)
+								if(job.title == job_name)
+									permitted = 1
+						else
+							permitted = 1
+
+						if(G.whitelisted && !is_alien_whitelisted(H, G.whitelisted))
+							permitted = 0
+
+						if(!permitted)
+							H << "\red Your current job or whitelist status does not permit you to spawn with [thing]!"
+							continue
+
+						if(G.slot)
+							H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new G.path(H), G.slot)
+						else
+							spawn_in_storage += thing
+
+
+			//Equip job items.
 			job.equip(H)
 		else
 			H << "Your job is [rank] and the game just can't handle it! Please report this bug to an administrator."
@@ -428,17 +461,28 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 							new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/survival(BPK)
 							H.equip_to_slot_or_del(BPK, slot_back,1)
 
+					//Deferred item spawning.
+					var/obj/item/weapon/storage/B = locate(/obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack) in H.contents
+
+					if(isnull(B) || istype(B))
+						B = locate(/obj/item/weapon/storage/box) in H.contents
+
+					if(!isnull(B))
+						for(var/thing in spawn_in_storage)
+							var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[thing]
+							new G.path(B)
+
 		//TODO: Generalize this by-species
 		if(H.species)
 			if(H.species.name == "Tajaran" || H.species.name == "Unathi")
 				H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sandal(H),slot_shoes,1)
 			else if(H.species.name == "Vox")
-				H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath(src), slot_wear_mask)
+				H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath(H), slot_wear_mask)
 				if(!H.r_hand)
-					H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen(src), slot_r_hand)
+					H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen(H), slot_r_hand)
 					H.internal = H.r_hand
 				else if (!H.l_hand)
-					H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen(src), slot_l_hand)
+					H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen(H), slot_l_hand)
 					H.internal = H.l_hand
 				H.internals.icon_state = "internal1"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index c05a0d98390..448662c4516 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -73,8 +73,9 @@ datum/preferences
 	var/r_eyes = 0						//Eye color
 	var/g_eyes = 0						//Eye color
 	var/b_eyes = 0						//Eye color
-	var/species = "Human"
+	var/species = "Human"               //Species datum to use.
 	var/language = "None"				//Secondary language
+	var/list/gear						//Custom/fluff item loadout.
 
 		//Mob preview
 	var/icon/preview_icon = null
@@ -104,7 +105,6 @@ datum/preferences
 	// maps each organ to either null(intact), "cyborg" or "amputated"
 	// will probably not be able to do this for head and torso ;)
 	var/list/organ_data = list()
-
 	var/list/player_alt_titles = new()		// the default name of a job like "Medical Doctor"
 
 	var/flavor_text = ""
@@ -132,6 +132,8 @@ datum/preferences
 	gender = pick(MALE, FEMALE)
 	real_name = random_name(gender)
 
+	gear = list()
+
 /datum/preferences
 	proc/ZeroSkills(var/forced = 0)
 		for(var/V in SKILLS) for(var/datum/skill/S in SKILLS[V])
@@ -264,7 +266,27 @@ datum/preferences
 		if(config.allow_Metadata)
 			dat += "<b>OOC Notes:</b> <a href='?_src_=prefs;preference=metadata;task=input'> Edit </a><br>"
 
-		dat += "<br><b>Occupation Choices</b><br>"
+		dat += "<br><b>Custom Loadout:</b> "
+		var/total_cost = 0
+
+		if(isnull(gear) || !islist(gear)) gear = list()
+
+		if(gear && gear.len)
+			dat += "<br>"
+			for(var/gear_name in gear)
+				if(gear_datums[gear_name])
+					var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[gear_name]
+					total_cost += G.cost
+					dat += "[gear_name] <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=remove;gear=[gear_name]'>\[remove\]</a><br>"
+
+			dat += "<b>Used:</b> [total_cost] points."
+		else
+			dat += "none."
+
+		if(total_cost < MAX_GEAR_COST)
+			dat += " <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=input'>\[add\]</a>"
+
+		dat += "<br><br><b>Occupation Choices</b><br>"
 		dat += "\t<a href='?_src_=prefs;preference=job;task=menu'><b>Set Preferences</b></a><br>"
 
 		dat += "<br><table><tr><td><b>Body</b> "
@@ -835,6 +857,48 @@ datum/preferences
 				ShowChoices(user)
 			return 1
 
+		else if (href_list["preference"] == "loadout")
+
+			if(href_list["task"] == "input")
+
+				var/list/valid_gear_choices = list()
+
+				for(var/gear_name in gear_datums)
+					var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[gear_name]
+					if(G.whitelisted && !is_alien_whitelisted(user, G.whitelisted))
+						continue
+					valid_gear_choices += gear_name
+
+				var/choice = input(user, "Select gear to add: ") as null|anything in valid_gear_choices
+
+				if(choice && gear_datums[choice])
+
+					var/total_cost = 0
+
+					if(isnull(gear) || !islist(gear)) gear = list()
+
+					if(gear && gear.len)
+						for(var/gear_name in gear)
+							if(gear_datums[gear_name])
+								var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[gear_name]
+								total_cost += G.cost
+
+					var/datum/gear/C = gear_datums[choice]
+					total_cost += C.cost
+					if(C && total_cost <= MAX_GEAR_COST)
+						gear += choice
+						user << "\blue Added [choice] for [C.cost] points ([MAX_GEAR_COST - total_cost] points remaining)."
+					else
+						user << "\red That item will exceed the maximum loadout cost of [MAX_GEAR_COST] points."
+
+			else if(href_list["task"] == "remove")
+				var/to_remove = href_list["gear"]
+				if(!to_remove) return
+				for(var/gear_name in gear)
+					if(gear_name == to_remove)
+						gear -= gear_name
+						break
+
 		switch(href_list["task"])
 			if("random")
 				switch(href_list["preference"])
@@ -962,14 +1026,14 @@ datum/preferences
 								var/datum/language/lang = all_languages[L]
 								if((!(lang.flags & RESTRICTED)) && (is_alien_whitelisted(user, L)||(!( lang.flags & WHITELISTED ))||(S && (L in S.secondary_langs))))
 									new_languages += lang
-									
+
 									//Apparently there's some PHP script that needs to be updated in order to give people whitelist languages.
 									//This workaround should be removed once that has been properly updated
 									if (lang.name == "Siik'maas")
 										new_languages |= all_languages["Siik'tajr"]
 									if (lang.name == "Siik'tajr")
 										new_languages |= all_languages["Siik'maas"]
-									
+
 									languages_available = 1
 
 							if(!(languages_available))
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e8df54ddfd8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,404 @@
+var/global/list/gear_datums = list()
+
+proc/populate_gear_list()
+	for(var/type in typesof(/datum/gear)-/datum/gear)
+		var/datum/gear/G = new type()
+		gear_datums[G.display_name] = G
+
+/datum/gear
+	var/display_name       //Name/index.
+	var/path               //Path to item.
+	var/cost               //Number of points used.
+	var/slot               //Slot to equip to.
+	var/list/allowed_roles //Roles that can spawn with this item.
+	var/whitelisted        //Term to check the whitelist for..
+
+//Standard gear datums.
+
+/datum/gear/cards
+	display_name = "deck of cards"
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/deck
+	cost = 2
+
+/datum/gear/dice
+	display_name = "d20"
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/dice/d20
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/comb
+	display_name = "purple comb"
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/fluff/cado_keppel_1
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/tie_horrible
+	display_name = "horrible tie"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/horrible
+	cost = 2
+
+/datum/gear/tie_blue
+	display_name = "blue tie"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/blue
+	cost = 2
+
+/datum/gear/tie_red
+	display_name = "red tie"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/red
+	cost = 2
+
+/datum/gear/hairflower
+	display_name = "hair flower pin"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/hairflower
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_head
+
+/datum/gear/bandana
+	display_name = "pirate bandana"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/bandana
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_head
+
+/datum/gear/overalls
+	display_name = "overalls"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/apron/overalls
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_wear_suit
+
+/datum/gear/wcoat
+	display_name = "waistcoat"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/wcoat
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_wear_suit
+
+/datum/gear/prescription
+	display_name = "prescription sunglasses"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/prescription
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_glasses
+
+/datum/gear/eyepatch
+	display_name = "eyepatch"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/eyepatch
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_glasses
+
+/datum/gear/flatcap
+	display_name = "flat cap"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/flatcap
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_head
+
+/datum/gear/labcoat
+	display_name = "labcoat"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/labcoat
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_wear_suit
+
+/datum/gear/sandal
+	display_name = "sandals"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sandal
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/leather
+	display_name = "leather shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/leather
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/dress_shoes
+	display_name = "dress shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/centcom
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/black_gloves
+	display_name = "black gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/red_gloves
+	display_name = "red gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/red
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/blue_gloves
+	display_name = "blue gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/blue
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/orange_gloves
+	display_name = "orange gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/orange
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/purple_gloves
+	display_name = "purple gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/purple
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/brown_gloves
+	display_name = "brown gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/brown
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/green_gloves
+	display_name = "green gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/green
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/white_gloves
+	display_name = "white gloves"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/white
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_gloves
+
+/datum/gear/black_shoes
+	display_name = "black shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/blue_shoes
+	display_name = "blue shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/blue
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/brown_shoes
+	display_name = "brown shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/green_shoes
+	display_name = "green shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/green
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/orange_shoes
+	display_name = "orange shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/orange
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/purple_shoes
+	display_name = "purple shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/purple
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/red_shoes
+	display_name = "red shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/red
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/white_shoes
+	display_name = "white shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/white
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/yellow_shoes
+	display_name = "yellow shoes"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/yellow
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/jackboots
+	display_name = "jackboots"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/jackboots
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_shoes
+
+/datum/gear/webbing
+	display_name = "webbing"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/storage/webbing
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband
+	display_name = "red armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_cargo
+	display_name = "cargo armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/cargo
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_engineering
+	display_name = "engineering armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/engine
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_science
+	display_name = "science armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/science
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_hydroponics
+	display_name = "hydroponics armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/hydro
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_medical
+	display_name = "medical armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/med
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/armband_emt
+	display_name = "EMT armband"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/medgreen
+	cost = 1
+
+/datum/gear/skirt_blue
+	display_name = "blue plaid skirt"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/plaid_blue
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/skirt_red
+	display_name = "red plaid skirt"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/plaid_red
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/skirt_purple
+	display_name = "purple plaid skirt"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/plaid_purple
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/skirt_black
+	display_name = "black skirt"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/blackskirt
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/sundress
+	display_name = "sundress"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/sundress
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/uniform_captain
+	display_name = "captain's dress uniform"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/dress_cap
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Captain")
+
+/datum/gear/uniform_hop
+	display_name = "HoP dress uniform"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/dress_hop
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Head of Personnel")
+
+/datum/gear/uniform_hr
+	display_name = "HR director uniform"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/dress_hr
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Head of Personnel")
+
+/datum/gear/kilt
+	display_name = "kilt"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/kilt
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+/datum/gear/exec_suit
+	display_name = "executive suit"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/suit_jacket/really_black
+	slot = slot_w_uniform
+	cost = 3
+
+//Security
+/datum/gear/security
+	display_name = "Security HUD"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/security
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_glasses
+	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer","Head of Security","Warden")
+
+/datum/gear/black_vest
+	display_name = "black webbing vest"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/storage/black_vest
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer","Head of Security","Warden")
+
+/datum/gear/armpit
+	display_name = "shoulder holster"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/armpit
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Captain", "Head of Personnel", "Security Officer", "Head of Security")
+
+/datum/gear/sec_beret
+	display_name = "security beret"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_head
+	allowed_roles = list("Security Officer","Head of Security","Warden")
+
+//Engineering
+/datum/gear/eng_beret
+	display_name = "engineering beret"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/eng
+	cost = 1
+	slot = slot_head
+	allowed_roles = list("Station Engineer","Atmospheric Technician","Chief Engineer")
+
+/datum/gear/brown_vest
+	display_name = "brown webbing vest"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/tie/storage/brown_vest
+	cost = 3
+	allowed_roles = list("Station Engineer","Atmospheric Technician","Chief Engineer")
+
+/datum/gear/engineer_bandana
+	display_name = "engineering bandana"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/greenbandana/fluff/taryn_kifer_1
+	cost = 2
+	allowed_roles = list("Station Engineer","Atmospheric Technician","Chief Engineer")
+
+//Science
+/datum/gear/scanning_goggles
+	display_name = "scanning goggles"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/fluff/uzenwa_sissra_1
+	cost = 2
+	allowed_roles = list("Roboticist", "Scientist", "Research Director")
+
+//Species-specific gear datums.
+/datum/gear/zhan_furs
+	display_name = "Zhan-Khazan furs"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/tajaran/furs
+	cost = 3
+	whitelisted = "Tajaran"
+
+/datum/gear/zhan_scarf
+	display_name = "Zhan-Khazan headscarf"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/tajaran/scarf
+	cost = 2
+	whitelisted = "Tajaran"
+
+/datum/gear/unathi_robe
+	display_name = "roughspun robe"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/unathi/robe
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_wear_suit
+	whitelisted = "Unathi"
+
+/datum/gear/unathi_mantle
+	display_name = "hide mantle"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/unathi/mantle
+	cost = 2
+	slot = slot_wear_suit
+	whitelisted = "Unathi"
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
index 68bb5a9e3eb..ef3b8e5c035 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
@@ -155,6 +155,7 @@
 	S["skills"]				>> skills
 	S["skill_specialization"] >> skill_specialization
 	S["organ_data"]			>> organ_data
+	S["gear"]				>> gear
 
 	S["nanotrasen_relation"] >> nanotrasen_relation
 	//S["skin_style"]			>> skin_style
@@ -211,6 +212,7 @@
 	if(isnull(disabilities)) disabilities = 0
 	if(!player_alt_titles) player_alt_titles = new()
 	if(!organ_data) src.organ_data = list()
+	if(!gear) src.gear = list()
 	//if(!skin_style) skin_style = "Default"
 
 	return 1
@@ -248,6 +250,7 @@
 	S["undershirt"]			<< undershirt
 	S["backbag"]			<< backbag
 	S["b_type"]				<< b_type
+	S["spawnpoint"]			<< spawnpoint
 
 	//Jobs
 	S["alternate_option"]	<< alternate_option
@@ -273,6 +276,7 @@
 	S["skills"]				<< skills
 	S["skill_specialization"] << skill_specialization
 	S["organ_data"]			<< organ_data
+	S["gear"]				<< gear
 
 	S["nanotrasen_relation"] << nanotrasen_relation
 	//S["skin_style"]			<< skin_style
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/alien.dm
index 5b664f21b35..539efcaacc9 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/alien.dm
@@ -12,4 +12,18 @@
 	desc = "A rather grisly selection of cured hides and skin, sewn together to form a ragged mantle."
 	icon_state = "mantle-unathi"
 	item_state = "mantle-unathi"
-	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO
\ No newline at end of file
+	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO
+
+//Taj clothing.
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/tajaran/furs
+	name = "heavy furs"
+	desc = "A traditional Zhan-Khazan garment."
+	icon_state = "zhan_furs"
+	item_state = "zhan_furs"
+	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO|LEGS|ARMS
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/tajaran/scarf
+	name = "headscarf"
+	desc = "A scarf of coarse fabric. Seems to have ear-holes."
+	icon_state = "zhan_scarf"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
index c182d820246..3e4cf1a3d1b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -294,13 +294,13 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/dress_cap
-	name = "captain dress uniform"
+	name = "captain's dress uniform"
 	desc = "Feminine fashion for the style concious captain."
 	icon_state = "dress_cap"
 	item_color = "dress_cap"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/dress/dress_hop
-	name = "head of personal dress uniform"
+	name = "head of personnel dress uniform"
 	desc = "Feminine fashion for the style concious HoP."
 	icon_state = "dress_hop"
 	item_color = "dress_hop"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
index 57cc66865b1..d8b1bdf70b0 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	has_suit = S
 	loc = has_suit
 	has_suit.overlays += inv_overlay
-	
+
 	user << "<span class='notice'>You attach [src] to [has_suit].</span>"
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
 
@@ -157,38 +157,38 @@
 	item_color = "red"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/cargo
-	name = "cargo bay guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is brown."
+	name = "cargo armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is brown."
 	icon_state = "cargo"
 	item_color = "cargo"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/engine
-	name = "engineering guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is orange with a reflective strip!"
+	name = "engineering armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is orange with a reflective strip!"
 	icon_state = "engie"
 	item_color = "engie"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/science
-	name = "science guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is purple."
+	name = "science armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is purple."
 	icon_state = "rnd"
 	item_color = "rnd"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/hydro
-	name = "hydroponics guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is green and blue."
+	name = "hydroponics armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is green and blue."
 	icon_state = "hydro"
 	item_color = "hydro"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/med
-	name = "medical guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white."
+	name = "medical armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white."
 	icon_state = "med"
 	item_color = "med"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/armband/medgreen
-	name = "medical guard armband"
-	desc = "An armband, worn by the station's security forces to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white and green."
+	name = "EMT armband"
+	desc = "An armband, worn by the crew to display which department they're assigned to. This one is white and green."
 	icon_state = "medgreen"
 	item_color = "medgreen"
 
@@ -208,16 +208,16 @@
 	if(holstered)
 		user << "\red There is already a [holstered] holstered here!"
 		return
-	
+
 	if (!istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/gun))
 		user << "\red Only guns can be holstered!"
 		return
-	
+
 	var/obj/item/weapon/gun/W = I
 	if (!can_holster(W))
 		user << "\red This [W] won't fit in the [src]!"
 		return
-	
+
 	holstered = W
 	user.drop_from_inventory(holstered)
 	holstered.loc = src
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/proc/unholster(mob/user as mob)
 	if(!holstered)
 		return
-	
+
 	if(istype(user.get_active_hand(),/obj) && istype(user.get_inactive_hand(),/obj))
 		user << "\red You need an empty hand to draw the [holstered]!"
 	else
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
 		if (holstered)
 			unholster(user)
 		return
-	
+
 	..(user)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@
 	set src in usr
 	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living)) return
 	if(usr.stat) return
-	
+
 	var/obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/H = null
 	if (istype(src, /obj/item/clothing/tie/holster))
 		H = src
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@
 		var/obj/item/clothing/under/S = src
 		if (S.hastie)
 			H = S.hastie
-	
+
 	if (!H)
 		usr << "/red Something is very wrong."
 
@@ -330,14 +330,14 @@
 	if (has_suit)	//if we are part of a suit
 		hold.open(user)
 		return
-	
+
 	if (hold.handle_attack_hand(user))	//otherwise interact as a regular storage item
 		..(user)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/storage/MouseDrop(obj/over_object as obj)
 	if (has_suit)
 		return
-	
+
 	if (hold.handle_mousedrop(usr, over_object))
 		..(over_object)
 
@@ -471,6 +471,6 @@
 	"/obj/item/weapon/kitchen/utensil/pknife",\
 	"/obj/item/weapon/kitchenknife",\
 	"/obj/item/weapon/kitchenknife/ritual")
-	
+
 	new /obj/item/weapon/hatchet/unathiknife(hold)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/hatchet/unathiknife(hold)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/drilling/distribution.dm b/code/modules/mining/drilling/distribution.dm
index 2ca9a3f685c..1b4c698ea9b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/drilling/distribution.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/drilling/distribution.dm
@@ -75,9 +75,6 @@ Deep minerals:
 //Halfassed diamond-square algorithm with some fuckery since it's a single dimension array.
 /datum/ore_distribution/proc/populate_distribution_map()
 
-	//Announce it!
-	world << "<b><font color='red'>Generating resource distribution map.</b></font>"
-
 	//Seed beginning values.
 	var/x = 1
 	var/y = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index f4edb30e240..4f6368ad6fa 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -1458,3 +1458,39 @@
 		M.apply_damage(50,BRUTE)
 		if(M.stat == 2)
 			M.gib()
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/commune()
+	set category = "IC"
+	set name = "Commune with creature"
+	set desc = "Send a telepathic message to an unlucky recipient."
+
+	var/list/targets = list()
+	var/target = null
+	var/text = null
+
+	targets += getmobs() //Fill list, prompt user with list
+	target = input("Select a creature!", "Speak to creature", null, null) as null|anything in targets
+
+	if(!target) return
+
+	text = input("What would you like to say?", "Speak to creature", null, null)
+
+	text = trim(copytext(sanitize(text), 1, MAX_MESSAGE_LEN))
+
+	if(!text) return
+
+	var/mob/M = targets[target]
+
+	if(istype(M, /mob/dead/observer) || M.stat == DEAD)
+		src << "Not even a [src.species.name] can speak to the dead."
+		return
+
+	log_say("[key_name(src)] communed to [key_name(M)]: [text]")
+
+	M << "\blue Like lead slabs crashing into the ocean, alien thoughts drop into your mind: [text]"
+	if(istype(M,/mob/living/carbon/human))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		if(H.species.name == src.species.name)
+			return
+		H << "\red Your nose begins to bleed..."
+		H.drip(1)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/species.dm
index c2ecf6d539d..feb74deb548 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/species.dm
@@ -215,6 +215,7 @@
 /datum/species/vox/armalis/handle_post_spawn(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 
 	H.verbs += /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/gut
+	H.verbs += /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/commune
 	..()
 
 /datum/species/vox/armalis
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/vox.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/vox.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index f3354ce8561..00000000000
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/vox.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,160 +0,0 @@
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/
-
-	name = "serpentine alien"
-	real_name = "serpentine alien"
-	desc = "A one-eyed, serpentine creature, half-machine, easily nine feet from tail to beak!"
-	icon = 'icons/mob/vox.dmi'
-	icon_state = "armalis"
-	icon_living = "armalis"
-	maxHealth = 500
-	health = 500
-	response_harm = "slashes at the"
-	harm_intent_damage = 0
-	melee_damage_lower = 30
-	melee_damage_upper = 40
-	attacktext = "slammed its enormous claws into"
-	speed = -1
-	wall_smash = 1
-	attack_sound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	status_flags = 0
-	universal_speak = 1
-
-	var/armour = null
-	var/amp = null
-	var/quills = 3
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/Die()
-
-	living_mob_list -= src
-	dead_mob_list += src
-	stat = DEAD
-	visible_message("\red <B>[src] shudders violently and explodes!</B>","\red <B>You feel your body rupture!</B>")
-	explosion(get_turf(loc), -1, -1, 3, 5)
-	src.gib()
-	return
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/attackby(var/obj/item/O as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
-	if(O.force)
-		if(O.force >= 25)
-			var/damage = O.force
-			if (O.damtype == HALLOSS)
-				damage = 0
-			health -= damage
-			for(var/mob/M in viewers(src, null))
-				if ((M.client && !( M.blinded )))
-					M.show_message("\red \b [src] has been attacked with the [O] by [user]. ")
-		else
-			for(var/mob/M in viewers(src, null))
-				if ((M.client && !( M.blinded )))
-					M.show_message("\red \b The [O] bounces harmlessly off of [src]. ")
-	else
-		usr << "\red This weapon is ineffective, it does no damage."
-		for(var/mob/M in viewers(src, null))
-			if ((M.client && !( M.blinded )))
-				M.show_message("\red [user] gently taps [src] with the [O]. ")
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/verb/fire_quill(mob/target as mob in oview())
-
-	set name = "Fire quill"
-	set desc = "Fires a viciously pointed quill at a high speed."
-	set category = "Alien"
-
-	if(quills<=0)
-		return
-
-	src << "\red You launch a razor-sharp quill at [target]!"
-	for(var/mob/O in oviewers())
-		if ((O.client && !( O.blinded )))
-			O << "\red [src] launches a razor-sharp quill at [target]!"
-
-	var/obj/item/weapon/arrow/quill/Q = new(loc)
-	Q.fingerprintslast = src.ckey
-	Q.throw_at(target,10,30)
-	quills--
-
-	spawn(100)
-		src << "\red You feel a fresh quill slide into place."
-		quills++
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/verb/message_mob()
-	set category = "Alien"
-	set name = "Commune with creature"
-	set desc = "Send a telepathic message to an unlucky recipient."
-
-	var/list/targets = list()
-	var/target = null
-	var/text = null
-
-	targets += getmobs() //Fill list, prompt user with list
-	target = input("Select a creature!", "Speak to creature", null, null) as null|anything in targets
-	text = input("What would you like to say?", "Speak to creature", null, null)
-
-	if (!target || !text)
-		return
-
-	var/mob/M = targets[target]
-
-	if(istype(M, /mob/dead/observer) || M.stat == DEAD)
-		src << "Not even the armalis can speak to the dead."
-		return
-
-	M << "\blue Like lead slabs crashing into the ocean, alien thoughts drop into your mind: [text]"
-	if(istype(M,/mob/living/carbon/human))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
-		if(H.species.name == "Vox")
-			return
-		H << "\red Your nose begins to bleed..."
-		H.drip(1)
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/verb/shriek()
-	set category = "Alien"
-	set name = "Shriek"
-	set desc = "Give voice to a psychic shriek."
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/attackby(var/obj/item/O as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
-	if(istype(O,/obj/item/vox/armalis_armour))
-		user.drop_item()
-		armour = O
-		speed = 1
-		maxHealth += 200
-		health += 200
-		O.loc = src
-		visible_message("\blue [src] is quickly outfitted in [O] by [user].","\blue You quickly outfit [src] in [O].")
-		regenerate_icons()
-		return
-	if(istype(O,/obj/item/vox/armalis_amp))
-		user.drop_item()
-		amp = O
-		O.loc = src
-		visible_message("\blue [src] is quickly outfitted in [O] by [user].","\blue You quickly outfit [src] in [O].")
-		regenerate_icons()
-		return
-	return ..()
-
-/mob/living/simple_animal/vox/armalis/regenerate_icons()
-
-	overlays = list()
-	if(armour)
-		var/icon/armour = image('icons/mob/vox.dmi',"armour")
-		speed = 1
-		overlays += armour
-	if(amp)
-		var/icon/amp = image('icons/mob/vox.dmi',"amplifier")
-		overlays += amp
-	return
-
-/obj/item/vox/armalis_armour
-
-	name = "strange armour"
-	desc = "Hulking reinforced armour for something huge."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi'
-	icon_state = "armalis_armour"
-	item_state = "armalis_armour"
-
-/obj/item/vox/armalis_amp
-
-	name = "strange lenses"
-	desc = "A series of metallic lenses and chains."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi'
-	icon_state = "amp"
-	item_state = "amp"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/setup.dm b/code/setup.dm
index a86e0665765..55c15102348 100644
--- a/code/setup.dm
+++ b/code/setup.dm
@@ -811,4 +811,6 @@ var/list/RESTRICTED_CAMERA_NETWORKS = list( //Those networks can only be accesse
 #define IS_DIONA 1
 #define IS_VOX 2
 #define IS_SKRELL 3
-#define IS_UNATHI 4
\ No newline at end of file
+#define IS_UNATHI 4
+
+#define MAX_GEAR_COST 5 //Used in chargen for loadout limit.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/mob/head.dmi b/icons/mob/head.dmi
index c4453316df9..feafab49836 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/head.dmi and b/icons/mob/head.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/species/tajaran/suit.dmi b/icons/mob/species/tajaran/suit.dmi
index 620da66a60c..d0eca318fd2 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/species/tajaran/suit.dmi and b/icons/mob/species/tajaran/suit.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/suit.dmi b/icons/mob/suit.dmi
index 8e5903fbc67..9b8c463bab0 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/suit.dmi and b/icons/mob/suit.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index d2d32b4b1d1..31be71e8e9e 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi
index 31a605f9352..7506de201e0 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi differ