diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/highly visible and dangerous weapons.dm b/code/datums/uplink/highly visible and dangerous weapons.dm
index a1fcc9f26ba..557e2a5cea4 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/highly visible and dangerous weapons.dm	
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/highly visible and dangerous weapons.dm	
@@ -148,3 +148,8 @@
 	name = "Random Gun"
 	item_cost = 3
 	path = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/random_weapon
+
+/datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/ionrifle
+	name = "Ion Rifle"
+	item_cost = 5
+	path = /obj/item/gun/energy/rifle/ionrifle
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diff --git a/html/changelogs/IonRifleLink.yml b/html/changelogs/IonRifleLink.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..92c2961f0ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/IonRifleLink.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: TheGreyWolf
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "The uplink now offers an ion rifle for 5 TC."