diff --git a/aurorastation.dme b/aurorastation.dme
index 588deba8e77..09735fe362a 100644
--- a/aurorastation.dme
+++ b/aurorastation.dme
@@ -1524,6 +1524,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\_premade.dm"
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\combat.dm"
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\heavy.dm"
+#include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\hoverpod.dm"
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\light.dm"
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\misc.dm"
 #include "code\modules\heavy_vehicle\premade\powerloader.dm"
diff --git a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/components/legs.dm b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/components/legs.dm
index fa72714378d..1ff33980fa8 100644
--- a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/components/legs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/components/legs.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 	var/mech_turn_sound = 'sound/mecha/mechturn.ogg'
 	var/mech_step_sound = 'sound/mecha/mechstep.ogg'
 	var/trample_damage = 5
+	var/hover = FALSE // Can this leg allow you to easily travel z-levels?
 
 /obj/item/mech_component/propulsion/Destroy()
 	QDEL_NULL(motivator)
diff --git a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/mech_interaction.dm b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/mech_interaction.dm
index f1d60a50ce4..f68bed83fba 100644
--- a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/mech_interaction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/mech_interaction.dm
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@
 	if(!isliving(H))
 		return
 
-	if(legs)
+	if(legs?.trample_damage)
 		if(ishuman(H))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/D = H
 			if(D.lying)
diff --git a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod.dm b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..2dd5a1b97de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod
+	name = "hoverpod"
+	desc = "An aging exosuit, produced to be a cheap variant to traditional space transport."
+	icon_state = "engineering_pod"
+
+/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod/Initialize()
+	if(!arms)
+		arms = new /obj/item/mech_component/manipulators/ripley(src)
+		arms.color = COLOR_BLUE_GRAY
+	if(!legs)
+		legs = new /obj/item/mech_component/propulsion/hover(src)
+		legs.color = COLOR_BLUE_GRAY
+	if(!head)
+		head = new /obj/item/mech_component/sensors/ripley(src)
+		head.color = COLOR_BLUE_GRAY
+	if(!body)
+		body = new /obj/item/mech_component/chassis/pod(src)
+		body.color = COLOR_BLUE_GRAY
+
+	. = ..()
+
+/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/premade/hoverpod/spawn_mech_equipment()
+	..()
+	install_system(new /obj/item/mecha_equipment/drill(src), HARDPOINT_LEFT_HAND)
+	install_system(new /obj/item/mecha_equipment/clamp(src), HARDPOINT_RIGHT_HAND)
+
+/obj/item/mech_component/propulsion/hover
+	name = "hover thrusters"
+	exosuit_desc_string = "hover thrusters"
+	desc = "An ancient set of hover thrusters capable of keeping a exosuit aloft."
+	icon_state = "hoverlegs"
+	max_damage = 40
+	move_delay = 4
+	turn_delay = 2
+	power_use = 3000
+	trample_damage = 0
+	hover = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/mech_component/chassis/pod
+	name = "spherical exosuit chassis"
+	hatch_descriptor = "window"
+	pilot_coverage = 100
+	transparent_cabin = TRUE
+	hide_pilot = TRUE
+	exosuit_desc_string = "a spherical chassis"
+	icon_state = "pod_body"
+	max_damage = 70
+	power_use = 5
+	has_hardpoints = list(HARDPOINT_BACK)
+	desc = "A simple spherical exosuit cockpit commonly used in space pods."
+
+/obj/item/mech_component/chassis/pod/prebuild()
+	. = ..()
+	mech_armor = new /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armor/mech/radproof(src)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/misc.dm b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/misc.dm
index f08b611d8a1..5f8cd57e54f 100644
--- a/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/heavy_vehicle/premade/misc.dm
@@ -20,16 +20,4 @@
 	power_use = 7500
 	color = COLOR_WHITE
 	mech_step_sound = 'sound/mecha/tanktread.ogg'
-	trample_damage = 25
-
-/obj/item/mech_component/chassis/pod
-	name = "spherical exosuit chassis"
-	hatch_descriptor = "hatch"
-	pilot_coverage = 100
-	transparent_cabin = TRUE
-	exosuit_desc_string = "a spherical chassis"
-	icon_state = "pod_body"
-	max_damage = 70
-	power_use = 5
-	has_hardpoints = list(HARDPOINT_BACK)
-	desc = "A simple spherical exosuit cockpit commonly used in space pods."
\ No newline at end of file
+	trample_damage = 25
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/multiz/movement.dm b/code/modules/multiz/movement.dm
index 98df713ef7d..b31dbe8d022 100644
--- a/code/modules/multiz/movement.dm
+++ b/code/modules/multiz/movement.dm
@@ -77,6 +77,10 @@
 	return TRUE
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/zMove(direction)
+	if(istype(loc, /mob/living/heavy_vehicle))
+		var/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/mech = loc
+		mech.zMove(direction)
+		return
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
 		for(var/obj/item/grab/G in list(l_hand, r_hand))
@@ -315,6 +319,19 @@
 	if((locate(/obj/structure/disposalpipe/up) in below) || (locate(/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/zpipe/up) in below))
 		return FALSE
 
+/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/can_ztravel(var/direction)
+	if(legs)
+		if(legs.hover && legs.motivator.is_functional())
+			if(get_cell().charge < ((legs.power_use * CELLRATE) / 2))
+				return FALSE
+			return TRUE
+	return FALSE
+
+/mob/living/heavy_vehicle/CanAvoidGravity()
+	if(can_ztravel())
+		return TRUE
+	return FALSE
+
 /mob/living/heavy_vehicle/can_fall(turf/below, turf/simulated/open/dest = src.loc)
 	// The var/climbers API is implemented here.
 	if (LAZYLEN(dest.climbers) && (src in dest.climbers))
@@ -328,6 +345,12 @@
 		if(!A.CanPass(src, dest))
 			return FALSE
 
+	// Hover thrusters
+	if(legs)
+		if(legs.hover && legs.motivator.is_functional())
+			get_cell().use((legs.power_use * CELLRATE) / 2)
+			return FALSE
+
 	// True otherwise.
 	return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/mechs/designs_exosuits.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/mechs/designs_exosuits.dm
index 13b85fb3a55..4c302425e86 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/mechs/designs_exosuits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfab/mechs/designs_exosuits.dm
@@ -213,6 +213,20 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/mech_component/propulsion/spider
 	req_tech = list(TECH_ENGINEERING = 2)
 
+/datum/design/item/mechfab/exosuit/hover_torso
+	name = "hoverpod torso"
+	id = "hoverpod_body"
+	time = 40
+	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 30000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/mech_component/chassis/pod
+
+/datum/design/item/mechfab/exosuit/hover_legs
+	name = "hover thrusters"
+	id = "hover_thrusters"
+	time = 35
+	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 14000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/mech_component/propulsion/hover
+
 /datum/design/item/mechfab/exosuit/track
 	name = "armored treads"
 	id = "treads"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves - hoverpods.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves - hoverpods.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..84e75600474
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves - hoverpods.yml	
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Added a hoverpod mech."
+  - bugfix: "Jetpacking downwards while in a mech no longer teleports you through the floor."
+  - rscadd: "Mechs with hover thrusters can now float over open turfs, as well as move up and down z-levels."
diff --git a/icons/mecha/mech_parts.dmi b/icons/mecha/mech_parts.dmi
index 62c94493da0..37935132840 100644
Binary files a/icons/mecha/mech_parts.dmi and b/icons/mecha/mech_parts.dmi differ