diff --git a/code/__defines/items_clothing.dm b/code/__defines/items_clothing.dm
index 85837062365..a6d4648e618 100644
--- a/code/__defines/items_clothing.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/items_clothing.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #define NOREACT            0x40  // Reagents don't react inside this container.
 #define PROXMOVE           0x80  // Does this object require proximity checking in Enter()?
 #define HELDMAPTEXT        0x100 // Uses the special held maptext system, which sets a specific maptext if the item is in possession of a mob.
+#define NOMOVE             0x200 // Cannot be moved from its current inventory slot. Mostly for augments, modules, and other "attached" items.
 
 //Flags for items (equipment)
 #define THICKMATERIAL          BITFLAG(0)  // Prevents syringes, parapens and hyposprays if equiped to slot_suit or slot_head.
diff --git a/code/_helpers/mobs.dm b/code/_helpers/mobs.dm
index abd48a89dd5..579cbbb7a40 100644
--- a/code/_helpers/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/_helpers/mobs.dm
@@ -158,14 +158,15 @@ Proc for attack log creation, because really why not
 	if(admin)
 		log_attack("<span class='warning'>[user ? "[user.name][(ismob(user) && user.ckey) ? "([user.ckey])" : ""]" : "NON-EXISTANT SUBJECT"] [what_done] [target ? "[target.name][(ismob(target) && target.ckey)? "([target.ckey])" : ""]" : "NON-EXISTANT SUBJECT"][object ? " with [object]" : " "][addition]</span>",ckey=key_name(user),ckey_target=key_name(target))
 
-//checks whether this item is a module of the robot it is located in.
+//checks whether this item is a module of the robot or exosuit it is located in. This is mainly to ensure that things do not get embedded or fed into autolathes if attached to a bot or exosuit
 /proc/is_robot_module(var/obj/item/thing)
 	if(!thing)
 		return FALSE
 	if(istype(thing.loc, /mob/living/heavy_vehicle))
-		return FALSE
-	if(!istype(thing.loc, /mob/living/silicon/robot))
-		return FALSE
+		return TRUE
+	if(istype(thing.loc, /mob/living/silicon/robot))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = thing.loc
+		return (thing in R.module.modules)
 
 /proc/get_exposed_defense_zone(var/atom/movable/target)
 	var/obj/item/grab/G = locate() in target
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/implements/items.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/implements/items.dm
index a6ddf5d21d9..82d312b9271 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/implements/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/implements/items.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 	sharp = TRUE
 	edge = TRUE
 	anchored = TRUE
+	item_flags = NOMOVE //It deploys from your arm and stays there
 	throwforce = 0 //Just to be on the safe side
 	throw_range = 0
 	throw_speed = 0
@@ -68,6 +69,7 @@
 	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	force = 15 //Bash the crap out of people
 	slot_flags = null
+	item_flags = NOMOVE //It deploys from your arm and stays there
 	anchored = TRUE
 	throwforce = 0 //Just to be on the safe side
 	throw_range = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
index 5053c88cf04..ecfa3766693 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,10 @@
 //set disable_warning to disable the 'you are unable to equip that' warning.
 //unset redraw_mob to prevent the mob from being redrawn at the end.
 /mob/proc/equip_to_slot_if_possible(obj/item/W as obj, slot, del_on_fail = FALSE, disable_warning = FALSE, redraw_mob = TRUE, ignore_blocked = FALSE, assisted_equip = FALSE)
-	if(!istype(W)) return 0
+	if(!istype(W))
+		return FALSE
+	if(W.item_flags & NOMOVE) //Cannot move NOMOVE items from one inventory slot to another. Cannot do canremove here because then BSTs spawn naked. 
+		return FALSE
 
 	if(!W.mob_can_equip(src, slot, disable_warning, ignore_blocked))
 		if(del_on_fail)
@@ -393,12 +396,13 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 					continue
 				return TRUE //Something is stopping us. Takes off throw mode.
 				
-		remove_from_mob(I)
-		make_item_drop_sound(I)
-		I.forceMove(T)
-		return TRUE
+		if(unEquip(I))
+			make_item_drop_sound(I)
+			I.forceMove(T)
+			return TRUE
 
-	remove_from_mob(item)
+	if(!unEquip(item))
+		return TRUE
 
 	if(is_pacified())
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You set [item] down gently on the ground.</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
index 76462c6d862..a6beeac3f38 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
@@ -102,11 +102,11 @@
 	apply_damage(effective_force, I.damtype, hit_zone, I, damage_flags, I.armor_penetration)
 
 	//Melee weapon embedded object code.
-	if (I && I.damtype == BRUTE && !I.anchored && !is_robot_module(I))
+	if (I && I.damtype == BRUTE && !I.anchored && !is_robot_module(I) && I.canremove)
 		var/damage = effective_force //just the effective damage used for sorting out embedding, no further damage is applied here
 		damage *= 1 - get_blocked_ratio(hit_zone, I.damtype, I.damage_flags(), I.armor_penetration, I.force)
 
-		if(I.can_embed)//If this weapon is allowed to embed in people
+		if(I.can_embed) //If this weapon is allowed to embed in people.
 			//blunt objects should really not be embedding in things unless a huge amount of force is involved
 			var/sharp = damage_flags & DAM_SHARP
 			var/edge = damage_flags & DAM_EDGE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
index 733e69fe803..9e63bc90222 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_attackhand.dm
@@ -443,12 +443,15 @@
 					playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
 					return
 
-				//Actually disarm them
+				//Actually disarm them, if possible
 				for(var/obj/item/I in holding)
-					drop_from_inventory(I)
-					visible_message("<span class='danger'>[M] has disarmed [src]!</span>")
-					playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
-					return
+					if(unEquip(I))
+						visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [M] has disarmed \the [src]!"))
+						playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+						return
+					else
+						to_chat(M, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot disarm \the [I] from \the [src], as it's attached to them!"))
+						//No return here is intentional, as it will then try to disarm other items, and/or play a failed disarm message
 
 			playsound(loc, /decl/sound_category/punchmiss_sound, 25, 1, -1)
 			visible_message("<span class='danger'>[M] attempted to disarm [src]!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
index 96732844a66..cfcad760f6f 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -1208,6 +1208,8 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/embed(var/obj/item/W, var/silent = 0, var/supplied_message)
 	if(!owner || loc != owner)
 		return
+	if(!W.canremove || is_robot_module(W)) //Modules and augments cannot embed
+		return
 	if(species.flags & NO_EMBED)
 		return
 	if(!silent)
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/augment.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/augment.dm
index 3949bc3c2a4..b57d128467e 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/augment.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/augment.dm
@@ -116,6 +116,8 @@
 		return
 
 	var/obj/item/M = new augment_type(owner)
+	M.canremove = FALSE
+	M.item_flags |= NOMOVE
 	owner.equip_to_slot(M, aug_slot)
 	owner.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M] slides out of \the [owner]'s [owner.organs_by_name[parent_organ]]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You deploy \the [M]!"))
 
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/autakh.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/autakh.dm
index 5cf4f5845e1..0b375445ebd 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/autakh.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/autakh.dm
@@ -283,6 +283,8 @@
 
 		owner.last_special = world.time + 100
 		var/obj/item/M = new augment_type(owner)
+		M.canremove = FALSE
+		M.item_flags |= NOMOVE
 		owner.put_in_active_hand(M)
 		owner.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [M] slides out of \the [owner]'s [src].</span>","<span class='notice'>You deploy \the [M]!</span>")
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly-augments_modules_fixes.yml b/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly-augments_modules_fixes.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..2e9c6b7aeb2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly-augments_modules_fixes.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Doxxmedearly
+delete-after: True
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Deployed augment items (Combitools, lighters, and the like) can no longer be removed from their hand slot, placed or thrown on the ground, put in bags or pockets, etc."
+  - bugfix: "Attached items (Augments, robot modules, exosuit equipment) will no longer embed in mobs if used to attack."
+  - bugfix: "Attached items can no longer be removed via disarming. This applies to the above, as well as some special equipment, like changeling armblades."
+  - bugfix: "The autolathe will (once again) no longer eat robot modules."