diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm b/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm
index 11658258dc1..0cea4c54aad 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/devices and tools.dm
@@ -138,8 +138,3 @@
path = /obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/improved
desc = "A suit cooling unit with a high capacity power cell."
-/datum/uplink_item/item/tools/rig_cooling_unit
- name = "mounted suit cooling unit"
- item_cost = 8
- path = /obj/item/rig_module/cooling_unit
- desc = "A mounted suit cooling unit for use with rigs."
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diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/hardsuit_modules.dm b/code/datums/uplink/hardsuit_modules.dm
index 74c8f4457d7..4fe47590043 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/hardsuit_modules.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/hardsuit_modules.dm
@@ -38,3 +38,9 @@
name = "Mounted Laser Cannon"
item_cost = 16
path = /obj/item/rig_module/mounted
+
+/datum/uplink_item/item/tools/rig_cooling_unit
+ name = "mounted suit cooling unit"
+ item_cost = 8
+ path = /obj/item/rig_module/cooling_unit
+ desc = "A mounted suit cooling unit for use with hardsuits."
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diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/computer.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/computer.dm
index 265ed37c7ca..8324d18f9a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/computer.dm
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@
playsound(H.loc, 'sound/effects/sparks2.ogg', 50, 1)
if(!holder.cell)
- to_chat(H, "Your power sink flashes an error; there is no cell in your rig.")
+ to_chat(H, "Your power sink flashes an error; there is no cell in your hardsuit.")
drain_complete(H)
return
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@
return
if(holder.cell.fully_charged())
- to_chat(H, "Your power sink flashes an amber light; your rig cell is full.")
+ to_chat(H, "Your power sink flashes an amber light; your hardsuit cell is full.")
drain_complete(H)
return
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/utility.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/utility.dm
index 2d533f102e3..10b638ae52f 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/utility.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/modules/utility.dm
@@ -443,7 +443,7 @@
deactivate_string = "Deactivate Thrusters"
interface_name = "maneuvering jets"
- interface_desc = "An inbuilt EVA maneuvering system that runs off the rig air supply."
+ interface_desc = "An inbuilt EVA maneuvering system that runs off the hardsuit air supply."
var/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/rig/jets
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
index 9b434b5d0e2..db8e9099654 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
/obj/item/weapon/rig/unathi
name = "NT breacher chassis control module"
- desc = "A cheap NT knock-off of an Unathi battle-rig. Looks like a fish, moves like a fish, steers like a cow."
+ desc = "A cheap NT knock-off of an Unathi battle-hardsuit. Looks like a fish, moves like a fish, steers like a cow."
suit_type = "NT breacher"
icon_state = "breacher_rig_cheap"
armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 60, laser = 60, energy = 60, bomb = 70, bio = 100, rad = 50)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
index 1f31609907a..e17c27fee17 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
// Light rigs are not space-capable, but don't suffer excessive slowdown or sight issues when depowered.
/obj/item/weapon/rig/light
name = "light suit control module"
- desc = "A lighter, less armoured rig suit."
+ desc = "A lighter, less armoured hardsuit."
icon_state = "ninja_rig"
suit_type = "light suit"
allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_magazine,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank,/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit,/obj/item/weapon/cell)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/station.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/station.dm
index bb3979ef725..940e0b69627 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/station.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/station.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
desc = "Prepare for paperwork."
icon_state = "internalaffairs_rig"
armor = null
- siemens_coefficient = 0.9
+ siemens_coefficient = 0.9
slowdown = 0
offline_slowdown = 0
offline_vision_restriction = TINT_HEAVY
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
/obj/item/weapon/rig/industrial
name = "industrial suit control module"
suit_type = "industrial hardsuit"
- desc = "A heavy, powerful rig used by construction crews and mining corporations."
+ desc = "A heavy, powerful hardsuit used by construction crews and mining corporations."
icon_state = "industrial_rig"
armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 40, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 100, rad = 50)
siemens_coefficient = 0.35
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
/obj/item/weapon/rig/eva
name = "EVA suit control module"
suit_type = "EVA hardsuit"
- desc = "A light rig for repairs and maintenance to the outside of habitats and vessels."
+ desc = "A light hardsuit for repairs and maintenance to the outside of habitats and vessels."
icon_state = "eva_rig"
armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 10, laser = 20, energy = 25, bomb = 20, bio = 100, rad = 100)
slowdown = 0
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@
/obj/item/weapon/rig/diving
name = "diving suit control module"
suit_type = "diving suit"
- desc = "A heavy rig designated for operations under the water, you are not sure what it is doing here however."
+ desc = "A heavy hardsuit designated for operations under the water, you are not sure what it is doing here however."
icon_state = "diving_rig"
armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 10, laser = 20, energy = 25, bomb = 20, bio = 100, rad = 100)
slowdown = 3
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_rigpress.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_rigpress.dm
index 7e6d7af00e7..bf279e9904e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_rigpress.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_rigpress.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
/obj/machinery/mineral/rigpress
- name = "RIG module press"
- desc = "This machine converts certain items permanently into RIG modules."
+ name = "hardsuit module press"
+ desc = "This machine converts certain items permanently into hardsuit modules."
icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
icon_state = "coinpress0"
density = 1
diff --git a/html/changelogs/alberyk-rigthing.yml b/html/changelogs/alberyk-rigthing.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..083d7e70a5a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/alberyk-rigthing.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Alberyk
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+ - tweak: "Replace in game references about rig with hardsuit, to make things more consistent."
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