Merge remote-tracking branch 'tgstation/master' into upstream-feb12-2026

# Conflicts:
#	.github/CODEOWNERS
#	.github/workflows/compile_changelogs.yml
#	.github/workflows/stale.yml
#	SQL/database_changelog.md
#	_maps/map_files/CatwalkStation/CatwalkStation_2023.dmm
#	code/__DEFINES/atom_hud.dm
#	code/__DEFINES/inventory.dm
#	code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
#	code/__DEFINES/species_clothing_paths.dm
#	code/__DEFINES/subsystems.dm
#	code/__DEFINES/surgery.dm
#	code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm
#	code/_globalvars/lists/maintenance_loot.dm
#	code/_globalvars/traits/_traits.dm
#	code/controllers/subsystem/minor_mapping.dm
#	code/controllers/subsystem/processing/quirks.dm
#	code/controllers/subsystem/shuttle.dm
#	code/datums/components/palette.dm
#	code/datums/components/surgery_initiator.dm
#	code/datums/diseases/advance/advance.dm
#	code/datums/hud.dm
#	code/datums/mood.dm
#	code/datums/mutations/chameleon.dm
#	code/datums/quirks/negative_quirks/nyctophobia.dm
#	code/datums/status_effects/debuffs/debuffs.dm
#	code/datums/status_effects/debuffs/drunk.dm
#	code/datums/status_effects/debuffs/slime/slime_leech.dm
#	code/datums/weather/weather.dm
#	code/game/data_huds.dm
#	code/game/objects/items.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners/health_analyzer.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/frog_statue.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/rcd/RLD.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/robot/items/hypo.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/stacks/medical.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/stacks/wrap.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/storage/garment.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/tools/medical/defib.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
#	code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/misc.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/curtains.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/girders.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/maintenance.dm
#	code/game/objects/structures/mirror.dm
#	code/modules/admin/greyscale_modify_menu.dm
#	code/modules/admin/verbs/light_debug.dm
#	code/modules/antagonists/ashwalker/ashwalker.dm
#	code/modules/antagonists/heretic/knowledge/starting_lore.dm
#	code/modules/antagonists/ninja/ninjaDrainAct.dm
#	code/modules/art/paintings.dm
#	code/modules/client/preferences.dm
#	code/modules/client/verbs/ooc.dm
#	code/modules/clothing/head/wig.dm
#	code/modules/events/disease_outbreak.dm
#	code/modules/holodeck/holo_effect.dm
#	code/modules/jobs/job_types/head_of_security.dm
#	code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
#	code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/point.dm
#	code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
#	code/modules/mining/lavaland/mining_loot/megafauna/ash_drake.dm
#	code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/new_player.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/basic/guardian/guardian.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/basic/space_fauna/space_dragon/space_dragon.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/carbon/life.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
#	code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
#	code/modules/mob/mob.dm
#	code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/mining_roles.dm
#	code/modules/mod/mod_control.dm
#	code/modules/mod/modules/modules_general.dm
#	code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_ui.dm
#	code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
#	code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm
#	code/modules/power/lighting/light.dm
#	code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm
#	code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
#	code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drinks/alcohol_reagents.dm
#	code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm
#	code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
#	code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/pyrotechnic_reagents.dm
#	code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/_clothing.dm
#	code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/prismatic.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/advanced/brainwashing.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/advanced/lobotomy.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/amputation.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/blood_filter.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/_bodyparts.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/cavity_implant.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/coronary_bypass.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/gastrectomy.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/healing.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/revival.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/sleeper_protocol.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/surgery_helpers.dm
#	code/modules/surgery/surgery_step.dm
#	code/modules/unit_tests/_unit_tests.dm
#	code/modules/unit_tests/designs.dm
#	code/modules/unit_tests/icon_state_worn.dm
#	code/modules/unit_tests/screenshots/screenshot_antag_icons_cultist.png
#	code/modules/unit_tests/screenshots/screenshot_antag_icons_headrevolutionary.png
#	code/modules/unit_tests/screenshots/screenshot_antag_icons_provocateur.png
#	code/modules/unit_tests/screenshots/screenshot_husk_body.png
#	code/modules/unit_tests/screenshots/screenshot_husk_body_missing_limbs.png
#	icons/map_icons/clothing/head/_head.dmi
#	icons/map_icons/clothing/shoes.dmi
#	icons/map_icons/items/_item.dmi
#	icons/mob/huds/hud.dmi
#	icons/mob/inhands/64x64_lefthand.dmi
#	icons/mob/inhands/64x64_righthand.dmi
#	icons/obj/machines/computer.dmi
#	tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/OperatingComputer.jsx
#	tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/PreferencesMenu/CharacterPreferences/MainPage.tsx
#	tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/PreferencesMenu/types.ts
#	tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/SurgeryInitiator.tsx
#	tools/icon_cutter/check.py

code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/mining_roles.dm

@@ -242,6 +242,8 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/ghost_role/human/ash_walker/allow_spawn(mob/user, silent = FALSE)
+	if(isnull(team))
+		return FALSE
 	if(!(user.ckey in team.players_spawned))//one per person unless you get a bonus spawn
 		return TRUE
 	if(!silent)
@@ -338,12 +340,8 @@
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth)
 	id_trim = /datum/id_trim/syndicom/skyrat/interdyne //SKYRAT EDIT
 
-// SKYRAT EDIT REMOVAL BEGIN -- mapping
-/*
-/datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/syndicate, visualsOnly = FALSE)
-	syndicate.faction |= ROLE_SYNDICATE
-*/
-// SKYRAT EDIT REMOVAL END
+/datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/syndicate, visuals_only = FALSE)
+	syndicate.add_faction(ROLE_SYNDICATE)
 
 /datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/comms
 	name = "Lavaland Syndicate Comms Agent"

code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/spider_roles.dm

@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@
 	icon_state = "eggs"
 	you_are_text = "You are a flesh spider."
 	flavour_text = "An abomination of nature set upon the station by changelings. Your only goal is to kill, terrorize, and survive."
-	faction = list()
+	faction = null
 	directive = null
 	cluster_type = /obj/structure/spider/eggcluster/bloody
 	potentialspawns = list(

code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/unused_roles.dm

@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth)
 
 /datum/outfit/syndicate_empty/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
-	H.faction |= ROLE_SYNDICATE
+	H.add_faction(ROLE_SYNDICATE)
 
 //For ghost bar.
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/ghost_role/human/space_bar_patron
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth)
 
 /datum/outfit/syndicatespace/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/syndie_scum)
-	syndie_scum.faction |= ROLE_SYNDICATE
+	syndie_scum.add_faction(ROLE_SYNDICATE)
 
 /datum/outfit/syndicatespace/syndicrew
 	name = "Syndicate Ship Crew Member"

code/modules/mob_spawn/mob_spawn.dm

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/proc/special(mob/living/spawned_mob, mob/mob_possessor, apply_prefs)
 	SHOULD_CALL_PARENT(TRUE)
 	if(faction)
-		spawned_mob.faction = faction
+		spawned_mob.set_faction(faction)
 	if(ishuman(spawned_mob))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/spawned_human = spawned_mob
 		if(mob_species)