diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 720775ca0fe..2e86b2e1590 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
 	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/black(synd_mob), slot_shoes)
 	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest(synd_mob), slot_wear_suit)
 	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat(synd_mob), slot_gloves)
-	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat(synd_mob), slot_head)
+	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat/syndicate(synd_mob), slot_head)
 	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/card/id/syndicate(synd_mob), slot_wear_id)
 	if(synd_mob.backbag == 2) synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack(synd_mob), slot_back)
 	if(synd_mob.backbag == 3) synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_norm(synd_mob), slot_back)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index eac0742b489..ce1d7c0ffcc 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 		new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/captain(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/capcarapace(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/cartridge/captain(src)
-		new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/brown(src)
 		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/captain(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
index 797f9880edb..2a4c7b7a2ef 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 	corpsegloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
 	corpseradio = /obj/item/device/radio/headset
 	corpsemask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas
-	corpsehelmet = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat
+	corpsehelmet = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat/syndicate
 	corpseback = /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack
 	corpseid = 1
 	corpseidjob = "Operative"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index 2b69eb147e0..cdb458b7a80 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat
 	name = "\improper SWAT helmet"
-	desc = "A robust helmet used by the SWAT branches planetary security forces."
+	desc = "An extremely robust, space-worthy helmet with a nanotrasen logo on the top."
 	icon_state = "swat"
 	item_state = "swat"
 	armor = list(melee = 80, bullet = 60, laser = 50,energy = 25, bomb = 50, bio = 10, rad = 0)
@@ -53,6 +53,12 @@
 	heat_protection = HEAD
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = SPACE_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat/syndicate
+	name = "blood-red helmet"
+	desc = "An extremely robust, space-worthy helmet without a visor to allow for goggle usage underneath. Property of Gorlex Marauders."
+	icon_state = "helmetsyndi"
+	item_state = "helmet"
+
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/thunderdome
 	name = "\improper Thunderdome helmet"
 	desc = "<i>'Let the battle commence!'</i>"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
index eb4e94be870..ee3f6291312 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 	corpsegloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
 	corpseradio = /obj/item/device/radio/headset
 	corpsemask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas
-	corpsehelmet = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat
+	corpsehelmet = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/swat/syndicate
 	corpseback = /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack
 	corpseid = 1
 	corpseidjob = "Operative"
diff --git a/icons/mob/head.dmi b/icons/mob/head.dmi
index d19026fa8d8..f5bfde269cb 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/head.dmi and b/icons/mob/head.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index 4b83e7b0727..ccb59ffc835 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi differ