diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_weapons.dm
index bf5d43c0742..68321de7e8a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_weapons.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 	var/applies_material_colour = TRUE
 	var/unbreakable
 	var/force_divisor = 0.5
+	var/max_force = 40	 //any damage above this is added to armor penetration value
+	var/max_pen = 100 //any penetration above this value is ignored
 	var/thrown_force_divisor = 0.5
 	var/default_material = DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL
 	var/material/material
@@ -44,11 +46,19 @@
 	return material
 
 /obj/item/material/proc/update_force()
+	var/new_force
 	if(edge || sharp)
-		force = material.get_edge_damage()
+		new_force = material.get_edge_damage()
 	else
-		force = material.get_blunt_damage()
-	force = round(force*force_divisor)
+		new_force = material.get_blunt_damage()
+	new_force = round(new_force*force_divisor)
+	force = min(new_force, max_force)
+
+	if(new_force > max_force)
+		armor_penetration = initial(armor_penetration) + new_force - max_force
+	armor_penetration += 2*max(0, material.protectiveness - 2)
+	armor_penetration = min(max_pen, armor_penetration)
+
 	throwforce = round(material.get_blunt_damage()*thrown_force_divisor)
 
 /obj/item/material/proc/set_material(var/new_material)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/misc.dm
index 3132ffcfebf..c0b7191c917 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/misc.dm
@@ -70,6 +70,48 @@
 	icon_state = "unathiknife"
 	attack_verb = list("ripped", "torn", "cut")
 
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete
+	name = "machete"
+	desc = "A long, sturdy blade with a rugged handle. Leading the way to cursed treasures since before space travel."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi'
+	item_icons = list(
+		slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi',
+		slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi',
+	)
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
+	icon_state = "machete"
+	item_state = "machete"
+	worn_overlay = "handle"
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT|SLOT_HOLSTER
+	default_material = MATERIAL_TITANIUM
+	max_force = 20
+	force_divisor = 0.2
+	build_from_parts = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	if(build_from_parts) 
+		var/image/I = image(icon, icon_state = "machete_handle")
+		I.color = pick(COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_RED, COLOR_CYAN, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_AMBER, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_OLIVE, COLOR_GUNMETAL, COLOR_DARK_BLUE_GRAY)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/unbreakable
+	unbreakable = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/steel
+	name = "fabricated machete"
+	desc = "A long, machine-stamped blade with a somewhat ungainly handle. Found in military surplus stores, malls, and horror movies since before interstellar travel."
+	default_material = MATERIAL_STEEL
+	matter = list(MATERIAL_STEEL = 15000, MATERIAL_PLASTIC = 2500)
+
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/deluxe
+	name = "deluxe machete"
+	desc = "A fine example of a machete, with a polished blade, wooden handle, and a leather cord loop."
+	icon_state = "machetedx"
+	build_from_parts = FALSE
+
 /obj/item/material/hook
 	name = "meat hook"
 	desc = "A sharp, metal hook that sticks into things."
@@ -79,7 +121,7 @@
 	item_icons = list(
 		slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_kitchen.dmi',
 		slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_kitchen.dmi',
-		)
+	)
 	sharp = 1
 	edge = TRUE
 	force_divisor = 0.25
@@ -91,7 +133,7 @@
 	item_icons = list(
 		slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_hydro.dmi',
 		slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_hydro.dmi',
-		)
+	)
 	icon_state = "hoe"
 	item_state = "hoe"
 	force_divisor = 0.25 // 5 with weight 20 (steel)
@@ -106,7 +148,7 @@
 	item_icons = list(
 		slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_hydro.dmi',
 		slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_hydro.dmi',
-		)
+	)
 	force_divisor = 0.275 // 16 with hardness 60 (steel)
 	thrown_force_divisor = 0.25 // 5 with weight 20 (steel)
 	sharp = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
index 1529414781b..8eef9d95f10 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/holster.dm
@@ -231,4 +231,17 @@
 	desc = "A brown utility holster which can't hold actual firearms. This particular one is designed for custodial personnel."
 	icon_state = "custodial_brown_hip"
 	item_state = "custodial_brown_hip"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/utility/machete
+	name = "machete sheath"
+	desc = "A handsome synthetic leather sheath with matching belt."
+	icon_state = "holster_machete"
+	item_state = "thigh_brown"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster.dmi'
+	allowed_items = list(
+		/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete,
+		/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/deluxe,
+		/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/unbreakable,
+		/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/steel
+	)
 /********** Utility Holsters End **********/
diff --git a/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/misc.dm b/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/misc.dm
index 985a76e72a2..f58f51dac95 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/misc.dm
@@ -91,6 +91,8 @@
 	new /obj/item/device/beacon_locator(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/beacon(src)
 	new /obj/item/pickaxe(src)
+	new /obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/steel(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/utility/machete(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/measuring_tape(src)
 	new /obj/item/pickaxe/hand(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/bag/fossils(src)
diff --git a/html/changelogs/mattatlas-sovl.yml b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-sovl.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..27ba83f44a1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-sovl.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+################################
+# 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: MattAtlas
+
+# 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: "Added machetes and machete holsters to the excavation closets in Research EVA and to the expedition weaponry locker in the Intrepid."
+  - rscadd: "Material weapons now have armour penetration (increasing further if their damage exceeds a maximum force of 40), with the effectiveness depending on the material."
diff --git a/icons/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster.dmi b/icons/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster.dmi
index ce12d1d4dcd..c8732014245 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster.dmi and b/icons/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi b/icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..3e4f92627f9
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/item/melee/machete.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-1_deck_1.dmm b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-1_deck_1.dmm
index 4fc1f0c09ee..0bafc57d5c3 100644
--- a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-1_deck_1.dmm
+++ b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-1_deck_1.dmm
@@ -28324,6 +28324,10 @@
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/corner/blue{
 	dir = 6
 	},
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/steel,
+/obj/item/material/hatchet/machete/steel,
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/utility/machete,
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/utility/machete,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/dark,
 /area/shuttle/intrepid/cockpit)
 "wjU" = (