diff --git a/code/_helpers/game.dm b/code/_helpers/game.dm
index 18649dc998d..c6402eac5fc 100644
--- a/code/_helpers/game.dm
+++ b/code/_helpers/game.dm
@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@
 /proc/get_area(O)
 	var/turf/loc = get_turf(O)
 	if(loc)
-		var/area/res = loc.loc
-		.= res
+		.= loc.loc
 
 /proc/get_area_name(N) //get area by its name
 	for(var/area/A in world)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
index 9ec21d3b273..bce0d2c663e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
@@ -100,7 +100,8 @@
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/weapon/ore)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/bag/ore/drone
-	max_storage_space = 400
+	// this used to be 400. The inventory system FUCKING DIED at this.
+	max_storage_space = 200
 
 
 // -----------------------------
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
index 66e0f051747..c4bcf5c854a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
 // Do not remove this functionality without good reason, cough reagent_containers cough.
 // -Sayu
 
+// Because tick_checking this code gets funky (it's bound directly into user interaction)
+// We instead cap the amount of maximum storage space to 200. A loop that should be fine
+// for the server to handle without dying.
+#define STORAGE_SPACE_CAP 200
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage
 	name = "storage"
@@ -254,11 +258,11 @@
 	var/obj/item/sample_object
 	var/number
 
-	New(obj/item/sample as obj)
-		if(!istype(sample))
-			qdel(src)
-		sample_object = sample
-		number = 1
+/datum/numbered_display/New(obj/item/sample as obj)
+	if(!istype(sample))
+		qdel(src)
+	sample_object = sample
+	number = 1
 
 //This proc determins the size of the inventory to be displayed. Please touch it only if you know what you're doing.
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/proc/orient2hud(mob/user as mob)
@@ -522,6 +526,10 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/Initialize()
 	..()
 
+	if (max_storage_space > STORAGE_SPACE_CAP)
+		log_debug("STORAGE: [type] exceed STORAGE_SPACE_CAP. It has been reset to [STORAGE_SPACE_CAP].")
+		max_storage_space = STORAGE_SPACE_CAP
+
 	fill()
 
 	if(!allow_quick_empty)
@@ -666,3 +674,5 @@
 			return 1000
 
 		//return 2**(w_class-1) //1,2,4,8,16,...
+
+#undef STORAGE_SPACE_CAP
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
index 61f2d4d332f..8569c1707a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
@@ -138,7 +138,12 @@ var/global/list/valid_bloodtypes = list("A+", "A-", "B+", "B-", "AB+", "AB-", "O
 		if (pref.rlimb_data)
 			pref.rlimb_data = params2list(pref.rlimb_data)
 		if (pref.body_markings)
-			pref.body_markings = json_decode(pref.body_markings)
+			var/before = pref.body_markings
+			try
+				pref.body_markings = json_decode(pref.body_markings)
+			catch (var/exception/e)
+				log_debug("BODY MARKINGS: Caught [e]. Initial value: [before]")
+				pref.body_markings = list()
 
 	pref.r_hair			= sanitize_integer(pref.r_hair, 0, 255, initial(pref.r_hair))
 	pref.g_hair			= sanitize_integer(pref.g_hair, 0, 255, initial(pref.g_hair))
@@ -601,7 +606,7 @@ var/global/list/valid_bloodtypes = list("A+", "A-", "B+", "B-", "AB+", "AB-", "O
 		var/disability_flag = text2num(href_list["disabilities"])
 		pref.disabilities ^= disability_flag
 		return TOPIC_REFRESH
-		
+
 	else if(href_list["toggle_clothing"])
 		pref.dress_mob = !pref.dress_mob
 		return TOPIC_REFRESH
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
index fb6d4e3b9d8..4cfcbec4921 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
@@ -266,9 +266,11 @@
 
 					//sealed pieces become airtight, protecting against diseases
 					if (!seal_target)
+						LAZYINITLIST(piece.armor)
 						piece.armor["bio"] = 100
 					else
-						piece.armor["bio"] = src.armor["bio"]
+						LAZYINITLIST(piece.armor)
+						piece.armor["bio"] = LAZYACCESS(src.armor, "bio") || 0
 
 				else
 					failed_to_seal = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/hoodies.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/hoodies.dm
index a330699fb2c..01bec85cc7a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/hoodies.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/hoodies.dm
@@ -27,11 +27,17 @@
 	icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]"
 	item_state = "[initial(item_state)]"
 	suittoggled = 0
+
+	// Hood got nuked. Probably because of RIGs or the like.
+	if (!hood)
+		MakeHood()
+		return
+
 	if(ishuman(hood.loc))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/H = hood.loc
 		H.unEquip(hood, 1)
 		H.update_inv_wear_suit()
-	hood.loc = src
+	hood.forceMove(src)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/hooded/dropped()
 	RemoveHood()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
index 5c232fb6178..2ca2c9f90eb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet = get_equipped_item(slot_head)
 	if(istype(helmet) && (helmet.body_parts_covered & HEAD) && (helmet.flags & STOPPRESSUREDAMAGE))
 		//we don't do an armor_check here because this is not an impact effect like a weapon swung with momentum, that either penetrates or glances off.
-		damage_mod = 1.0 - (helmet.armor["melee"]/100)
+		damage_mod = 1.0 - (LAZYACCESS(helmet.armor, "melee")/100)
 
 	var/total_damage = 0
 	for(var/i in 1 to 3)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
index 5297e9fe601..02f7aafd5a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
@@ -79,12 +79,12 @@
 				if ((worn_suit.flags & THICKMATERIAL))
 					prob_mult -= 0.7
 				else
-					prob_mult -= 0.01 * (min(worn_suit.armor["bio"],70)) // Is it sealed? I can't get to 70% of your body.
+					prob_mult -= 0.01 * (min(LAZYACCESS(worn_suit.armor, "bio"), 70)) // Is it sealed? I can't get to 70% of your body.
 			if(worn_helmet)
 				if ((worn_helmet.flags & THICKMATERIAL))
 					prob_mult -= 0.3
 				else
-					prob_mult -= 0.01 *(min(worn_helmet.armor["bio"],30))// Is your helmet sealed? I can't get to 30% of your body.
+					prob_mult -= 0.01 *(min(LAZYACCESS(worn_helmet.armor, "bio"), 30))// Is your helmet sealed? I can't get to 30% of your body.
 			if( prob(sting_prob*prob_mult) && (M.stat == CONSCIOUS || (M.stat == UNCONSCIOUS && prob(25*prob_mult))) ) // Try to sting! If you're not moving, think about stinging.
 				M.apply_damage(min(strength*0.85,2)+mut, BURN, sharp=1) // Stinging. The more mutated I am, the harder I sting.
 				M.apply_damage(max(strength*1.7,(round(feral/10,1)*(max((round(strength/20,1)),1)))+toxic), TOX) // Bee venom based on how angry I am and how many there are of me!
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
index de404b15d6f..69dc6f303ad 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
 	if(owner)
 		replaced(owner)
 		sync_colour_to_human(owner)
-		
+
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/get_icon), 1)
 
 	if ((status & ORGAN_PLANT))
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@
 			brute -= brute / 2
 
 	if(status & ORGAN_BROKEN && prob(40) && brute)
-		if (!(owner.species && (owner.species.flags & NO_PAIN)))
+		if (owner && !(owner.species && (owner.species.flags & NO_PAIN)))
 			owner.emote("scream")	//getting hit on broken hand hurts
 	if(used_weapon)
 		add_autopsy_data("[used_weapon]", brute + burn)
@@ -272,12 +272,14 @@
 				spillover += max(0, burn - can_inflict)
 
 		//If there are still hurties to dispense
-		if (spillover)
+		if (spillover && owner)
 			owner.shock_stage += spillover * config.organ_damage_spillover_multiplier
 
 	// sync the organ's damage with its wounds
 	src.update_damages()
-	owner.updatehealth() //droplimb will call updatehealth() again if it does end up being called
+
+	if (owner)
+		owner.updatehealth() //droplimb will call updatehealth() again if it does end up being called
 
 	//If limb took enough damage, try to cut or tear it off
 	if(owner && loc == owner && !is_stump())
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm b/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
index a6157133f2b..923bdc072f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
@@ -17,14 +17,14 @@ var/global/list/gps_by_type = list()
 
 /obj/item/device/gps/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
-	GPS_list.Add(src)
+	GPS_list += src
 	LAZYADD(gps_by_type["[type]"], src)
 	gpstag = "[gps_prefix][LAZYLEN(gps_by_type["[type]"])]"
 	name = "global positioning system ([gpstag])"
 	add_overlay("working")
 
 /obj/item/device/gps/Destroy()
-	GPS_list.Remove(src)
+	GPS_list -= src
 	var/list/typelist = gps_by_type["[type]"]
 	LAZYREMOVE(typelist, src)
 	return ..()
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ var/global/list/gps_by_type = list()
 			var/turf/pos = get_turf(G)
 			var/area/gps_area = get_area(G)
 			var/tracked_gpstag = G.gpstag
-			if(G.emped == 1)
+			if(G.emped == 1 || !pos)
 				t += "<BR>[tracked_gpstag]: ERROR"
 			else
 				t += "<BR>[tracked_gpstag]: [format_text(gps_area.name)] ([pos.x], [pos.y], [pos.z])"
diff --git a/code/modules/virus2/helpers.dm b/code/modules/virus2/helpers.dm
index 1694c14a30b..adb75d25ddb 100644
--- a/code/modules/virus2/helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/virus2/helpers.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ proc/infection_check(var/mob/living/carbon/M, var/vector = "Airborne")
 			var/obj/item/I = M.wear_mask
 			//masks provide a small bonus and can replace overall bio protection
 			if(I)
-				score = max(score, round(0.06*I.armor["bio"]))
+				var/bio_armor = LAZYACCESS(I.armor, "bio") || 0
+				score = max(score, round(0.06 * bio_armor))
 				if (istype(I, /obj/item/clothing/mask))
 					score += 1 //this should be added after
 
@@ -51,7 +52,7 @@ proc/infection_check(var/mob/living/carbon/M, var/vector = "Airborne")
 	if (vector == "Airborne")
 		var/obj/item/I = M.wear_mask
 		if (istype(I))
-			protection = max(protection, I.armor["bio"])
+			protection = max(protection, LAZYACCESS(I.armor, "bio") || 0)
 
 	return prob(protection)