diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/rig.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/rig.dm
index fc5c260a875..a87b2774cae 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/rig.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/rig.dm
@@ -55,6 +55,14 @@
 	name = "combat hardsuit control and targeting board"
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 7, TECH_COMBAT = 6)
 
+/obj/item/circuitboard/rig_assembly/combat/falcata
+	name = "falcata exoskeleton central circuit board"
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 1)
+
+/obj/item/circuitboard/rig_assembly/combat/targeting/falcata
+	name = "falcata exoskeleton control and targeting board"
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 1)
+
 //////////////////////
 ////ILLEGAL BOARDS////
 //////////////////////
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_construction.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_construction.dm
index 66efc85b95b..886a34d2f6e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_construction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_construction.dm
@@ -157,6 +157,17 @@
 	target_board_type = /obj/item/circuitboard/rig_assembly/combat/targeting/combat
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 6, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5, TECH_MAGNET = 4, TECH_POWER = 4, TECH_COMBAT = 6)
 
+/obj/item/rig_assembly/combat/falcata
+	name = "falcata exoskeleton control module"
+	desc = "The assembly frame for a security exoskeleton."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/item/clothing/rig/falcata.dmi'
+	icon_base = "falcata"
+	icon_state = "falcata1"
+	rig_type = /obj/item/rig/light/falcata
+	board_type = /obj/item/circuitboard/rig_assembly/combat/falcata
+	target_board_type = /obj/item/circuitboard/rig_assembly/combat/targeting/falcata
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 1)
+
 ////////////////////////
 ////ILLEGAL ASSEMBLY////
 ////////////////////////
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
index 13f64746299..ba02f4ed54b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
@@ -310,3 +310,70 @@
 		/obj/item/rig_module/device/door_hack,
 		/obj/item/rig_module/mounted/xray
 		)
+
+/obj/item/rig/light/falcata
+	name = "falcata exoskeleton control module"
+	desc = "An armored security exoskeleton, known as the Falcata. It serves as a lightweight platform for bearing security hardsuit modules."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/item/clothing/rig/falcata.dmi'
+	icon_state = "falcata_rig"
+	icon_supported_species_tags = list("skr", "taj", "una", "vau",)
+	suit_type = "falcata combat exoskeleton"
+	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO | LOWER_TORSO | LEGS | ARMS
+	armor = list(
+		MELEE = ARMOR_MELEE_MAJOR,
+		BULLET = ARMOR_BALLISTIC_MAJOR,
+		LASER = ARMOR_LASER_RIFLE,
+		ENERGY = ARMOR_ENERGY_SMALL,
+		BOMB = ARMOR_BOMB_PADDED,
+	)
+	species_restricted = list(BODYTYPE_HUMAN, BODYTYPE_UNATHI, BODYTYPE_SKRELL, BODYTYPE_VAURCA, BODYTYPE_IPC, BODYTYPE_TAJARA)
+
+	seal_delay = 3 // Its only deploying the myomers and helmet.
+	offline_slowdown = 2
+	offline_vision_restriction = TINT_BLIND // Visorless helmet sprite, the helmet's face is just a camera.
+
+	allowed = list(/obj/item/gun,/obj/item/device/flashlight,/obj/item/tank,/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit,/obj/item/melee/baton)
+	allowed_module_types = MODULE_GENERAL | MODULE_LIGHT_COMBAT | MODULE_HEAVY_COMBAT
+
+	chest_type = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/light/falcata
+	helm_type =  /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/light/falcata
+	glove_type = null
+	boot_type = null
+
+/obj/item/rig/light/falcata/get_mob_overlay(mob/living/carbon/human/H, mob_icon, mob_state, slot)
+	var/image/I = ..()
+	if(slot == slot_back_str && !offline)
+		var/image/emissive_overlay = emissive_appearance(mob_icon, "falcata_rig_ba-emissive")
+		I.AddOverlays(emissive_overlay)
+	return I
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/light/falcata
+	name = "myomer frame"
+	body_parts_covered = null
+	breach_threshold = 45 // We aren't a real hardsuit, rather a very thick torso plate.
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/light/falcata/get_mob_overlay(mob/living/carbon/human/H, mob_icon, mob_state, slot)
+	var/image/I = ..()
+	if(slot != slot_wear_suit_str)
+		return I
+
+	var/obj/item/rig/rigcontroller = H.get_equipped_item(slot_wear_suit)
+	if(!istype(rigcontroller, /obj/item/rig) || rigcontroller.offline)
+		return I
+
+	var/image/emissive_overlay = emissive_appearance(mob_icon, "falcata_rig_sealed_su-emissive")
+	I.AddOverlays(emissive_overlay)
+	return I
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/light/falcata
+	name = "helmet"
+	// The helmet's unusually thick, with the fun caveat that it fully blacks out your screen when unpowered.
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
+	armor = list(
+		MELEE = ARMOR_MELEE_MAJOR,
+		BULLET = ARMOR_BALLISTIC_RIFLE,
+		LASER = ARMOR_LASER_RIFLE,
+		ENERGY = ARMOR_ENERGY_SMALL,
+		BOMB = ARMOR_BOMB_RESISTANT,
+		BIO = ARMOR_BIO_SHIELDED,
+	)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/hardsuit/rigs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/hardsuit/rigs.dm
index 1291606d281..c20267665c9 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/hardsuit/rigs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/hardsuit/rigs.dm
@@ -60,3 +60,15 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/rig_assembly/combat/illegal/hacker
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3, TECH_MAGNET = 2, TECH_POWER = 3, TECH_COMBAT = 3, TECH_ILLEGAL = 3)
 	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 25000, MATERIAL_GLASS = 12500, MATERIAL_GOLD = 2500, MATERIAL_SILVER = 3500, MATERIAL_URANIUM = 5550)
+
+/datum/design/rig/falcata
+	name = "Falcata Exoskeleton Control Module Assembly"
+	desc = "An assembly for a security exoskeleton. Though offering no vacuum protection, the Falcata serves as a lightweight platform for bearing security hardsuit modules."
+	materials = list(
+		DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 12500,
+		MATERIAL_ALUMINIUM = 12500,
+		MATERIAL_PLASTEEL = 5000,
+		MATERIAL_URANIUM = 3500,
+		MATERIAL_SILVER = 1500,
+		MATERIAL_GOLD = 1500,
+	)
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Hellfirejag-falcata_exosuit.yml b/html/changelogs/Hellfirejag-falcata_exosuit.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..70a42dfefb0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Hellfirejag-falcata_exosuit.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: Hellfirejag
+delete-after: True
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Added the falcata exoskeleton as a new low-tier 'combat hardsuit' for machinists to make."
diff --git a/icons/obj/item/clothing/rig/falcata.dmi b/icons/obj/item/clothing/rig/falcata.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..85f2e753491
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/item/clothing/rig/falcata.dmi differ