diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/vaurca_items.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/vaurca_items.dm
index e5f3f3b939d..b780df78c64 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/vaurca_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/vaurca_items.dm
@@ -401,6 +401,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 5
 	throw_range = 10
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
+	slot_flags = list(SLOT_BACK, SLOT_BELT)
 	atom_flags = ATOM_FLAG_NO_BLOOD
 	obj_flags = OBJ_FLAG_CONDUCTABLE
 	attack_verb = list("stabbed", "chopped", "sliced", "cleaved", "slashed", "cut")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/gear_loadout.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/gear_loadout.dm
index e3edbb4c83f..d0193885179 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/gear_loadout.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/gear_loadout.dm
@@ -1409,6 +1409,7 @@
 	associated_hardsuit = /obj/item/rig/vaurca
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/gear_loadout/ninja/vaurca/fill()
+	..()
 	var/obj/item/clothing/under/vaurca/clothes = new(src)
 	var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/vaurca/shoes = new(src)
 	var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/blinders/blinders = new(src)
@@ -1429,6 +1430,7 @@
 	associated_hardsuit = /obj/item/rig/skrell/tup/ninja
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/gear_loadout/ninja/skrell/fill()
+	..()
 	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/hip(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/skrell/tupkala(src)
 	new /obj/item/gun/energy/rifle/laser/qukala(src)
diff --git a/html/changelogs/arbiterambrose.yml b/html/changelogs/arbiterambrose.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..7ce881365f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/arbiterambrose.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+
+
+# Your name.
+author: Arbiterambrose
+# 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, this gets changed to [] after reading.  Just remove the brackets when you add new shit.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("). It works without them, but if you use certain characters it screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed Vaurca and Skrell hardsuits not spawning in operative crates."
+  - balance: "Added belt and back slot as choices for the thermal blade."