diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm b/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm
index ac89617ccf4..58a8dff035e 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm	
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm	
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	name = "Heavy Armor Kit"
 	item_cost = 4
 	path = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/armor
-	desc = "A heavy armour set consisting of a vest and a helmet. Not EVA capable."
+	desc = "A heavy armour set consisting of a full kit. Not EVA capable."
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/tools/encryptionkey_radio
 	name = "Encrypted Radio Channel Key"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/uplink_kits.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/uplink_kits.dm
index 47140a0b4d5..c6ecede7c8a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/uplink_kits.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/uplink_kits.dm
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/armor
 	name = "boxed armor kit"
-	starts_with = list(/obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/vest/merc = 1, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/merc = 1)
+	starts_with = list(/obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/vest/merc = 1, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/merc = 1, /obj/item/clothing/gloves/arm_guard/mercs = 1, /obj/item/clothing/shoes/leg_guard/merc = 1)
 
 /obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/money
 	name = "suspicious briefcase"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/arm_guard.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/arm_guard.dm
index d0981a558b8..675f69e5711 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/arm_guard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/arm_guard.dm
@@ -35,3 +35,13 @@
 	name = "riot arm guards"
 	desc = "These arm guards will protect your hands and arms from close combat weapons."
 	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 20, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/arm_guard/mercs
+	name = "heavy arm guards"
+	desc = "These arm guards will protect your hands and arms from harm."
+	icon = 'icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi'
+	item_state = "armguards"
+	icon_state = "armguards"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
+	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 40, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	species_restricted = null
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index 8c237badff5..d7e3de455a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -112,7 +112,10 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/merc
 	name = "combat helmet"
 	desc = "A tan helmet made from advanced ceramic."
-	icon_state = "helmet_tac"
+	icon = 'icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi'
+	item_state = "helmet"
+	icon_state = "helmet"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 40, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.35
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/leg_guard.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/leg_guard.dm
index 273d85828fd..9a127f5772f 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/leg_guard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/leg_guard.dm
@@ -36,3 +36,13 @@
 	name = "riot leg guards"
 	desc = "These will protect your legs and feet from close combat weapons."
 	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 20, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/shoes/leg_guard/merc
+	name = "heavy leg guards"
+	desc = "These leg guards will protect your legs and feet from harm."
+	icon = 'icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi'
+	item_state = "legguards"
+	icon_state = "legguards"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
+	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 40, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	species_restricted = null
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index dbb0aec4ead..ab65b10294d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -447,9 +447,12 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/vest/merc
 	name = "heavy armor vest"
 	desc = "A high-quality armor vest in a fetching tan. It is surprisingly flexible and light, even with the added webbing and armor plating."
-	icon_state = "mercwebvest"
-	item_state = "mercwebvest"
+	icon = 'icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi'
+	item_state = "vest"
+	icon_state = "vest"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 40, bomb = 40, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO
 
 //ert related armor
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-heavy_armour.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-heavy_armour.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..613eef46513
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-heavy_armour.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Geeves, sprites by Kyres
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Added heavy arm guards and heavy leg guards to the syndicate heavy armour kit."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi b/icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..921bec8d099
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/clothing/kit/heavy_armor.dmi differ