diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 76620835e31..34e5d1c7512 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@ As of our recent split from Skyrat, a lot of codedocs/modularization guides need
 **3. Usage of Code Generation Tools**
 
 - Usage of autocompletes, auto documentation generation and other tools are allowed
-- It is fully expected of a person using any of these tools to ensure the output and quality of said tools
-- Any code written by tooling is expected to be heavily tested and proven to work
+- It is fully expected of a person using any of these tools to ensure the output and quality of said tools.
+- Any code written by tooling is expected to be heavily tested and proven to work.
+- AI generation to complete PR bodies, PR comments, or PR reviews is forbidden. Don't have an AI write your pull requests.
 
 **4. The Licensing is Non-negotiable**
 
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/~~bubber_defines/traits/station_traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/~~bubber_defines/traits/station_traits.dm
index 35ed04d6cc4..e380bfe6df7 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/~~bubber_defines/traits/station_traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/~~bubber_defines/traits/station_traits.dm
@@ -1,2 +1,4 @@
 // Enables secborg and puts silicons in control of security
 #define STATION_TRAIT_HOS_AI "station_trait_hos_ai"
+// Enabled heads of staff to be antags
+#define STATION_TRAIT_HEAD_ANTAG "station_trait_head_antag"
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
index 03a8a79891c..18f59a6b9ba 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(security_officer_distribution)
 	 * This is the function that is responsible for taking the list of preferences,
 	 * and spitting out what to put them in.
 	 *
-	 * However, it should, wherever possible, prevent solo departments.
+	 * However, it should, wherever possible, prevent solo departments. // BUBBER EDIT: This was patched out, allowing solo departments
 	 * That means that if there's one medical officer, and one engineering officer,
 	 * that they should be put onto the same department (either medical or engineering).
 	 *
@@ -463,6 +463,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(security_officer_distribution)
 	return selection
 
 /proc/get_distribution(candidates, departments)
+	// BUBBER EDIT BEGIN - REMOVES THE PAIRING CODE.
+	/*
 	var/number_of_twos = min(departments, round(candidates / 2))
 	var/redistribute = candidates - (2 * number_of_twos)
 
@@ -471,10 +473,18 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(security_officer_distribution)
 	for (var/index in 1 to number_of_twos)
 		distribution[index] = 2
 
+	*/
+	var/distribution_size = min(departments, candidates)
+	var/redistribute = candidates - distribution_size
+	var/distribution[max(1, distribution_size)]
+	for (var/index in 1 to distribution_size)
+		distribution[index] = 1
+
 	for (var/index in 0 to redistribute - 1)
 		distribution[(index % departments) + 1] += 1
 
 	return distribution
+	// BUBBER EDIT END
 
 /proc/get_new_officer_distribution_from_late_join(
 	preference,
@@ -516,9 +526,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(security_officer_distribution)
 	for (var/department in amount_in_departments)
 		var/amount = amount_in_departments[department]
 
+		// BUBBER EDIT BEGIN - REMOVES THE PAIRING CODE.
+		/*
 		if (amount == 1)
 			return department
-		else if (lowest_amount > amount)
+		else*/
+		if (lowest_amount > amount)
+		// BUBBER EDIT END
 			lowest_departments = list(department)
 			lowest_amount = amount
 		else if (lowest_amount == amount)
diff --git a/code/modules/unit_tests/security_officer_distribution.dm b/code/modules/unit_tests/security_officer_distribution.dm
index 05d62eeab35..f6f57474055 100644
--- a/code/modules/unit_tests/security_officer_distribution.dm
+++ b/code/modules/unit_tests/security_officer_distribution.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 	"d" = SEC_DEPT_SUPPLY, \
 ))
 
+// BUBBER EDIT BEGIN REMOVAL - We don't distribute in a special pairing system
+/*
 /// Test that security officers with specific distributions get their departments.
 /datum/unit_test/security_officer_roundstart_distribution
 
@@ -106,6 +108,6 @@
 	test("a", list("a", "a", "b"), "b")
 	test("a", list("a", "a", "b", "b"), "c")
 	test("a", list("a", "a", "b", "b", "c", "c", "d", "d"), "a")
-
+*/
 #undef SECURITY_OFFICER_DEPARTMENTS
 #undef SECURITY_OFFICER_DEPARTMENTS_TO_NAMES
diff --git a/html/changelogs/bubber_archive/2026-08.yml b/html/changelogs/bubber_archive/2026-08.yml
index d490a1e0fe6..8c308cc03a5 100644
--- a/html/changelogs/bubber_archive/2026-08.yml
+++ b/html/changelogs/bubber_archive/2026-08.yml
@@ -115,3 +115,13 @@
   - rscadd: New Tarkon borgs, jack of all trades
   Odairu:
   - qol: Hydra allows for a unique whole name, and choosable head names
+2026-08-11:
+  Maia-J:
+  - balance: Sec officers no longer get forced into a department with another officer
+      when an empty department is available, making the dept preference system make
+      sense.
+2026-08-12:
+  CentralSmith:
+  - bugfix: Mr. Fluff now recognises his owner and responds to pet commands.
+  Odairu:
+  - rscadd: a station trait that allows heads of staff to be antags
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
index 527486dd154..8cc0bfade32 100644
--- a/modular_zubbers/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
@@ -21,3 +21,12 @@
 	. = ..()
 	for(var/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai as anything in GLOB.ai_list)
 		ai.show_laws()
+
+///Another potentially bad idea to fit in this file (I'm full of these)
+/datum/station_trait/head_antags
+	name = "Background check budget cuts"
+	trait_type = STATION_TRAIT_NEGATIVE
+	trait_flags = parent_type::trait_flags
+	weight = 3
+	show_in_report = FALSE
+	trait_to_give = STATION_TRAIT_HEAD_ANTAG
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/loadout/categories/inhands.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/loadout/categories/inhands.dm
index 6157434baeb..cc2869b6314 100644
--- a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/loadout/categories/inhands.dm
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/loadout/categories/inhands.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,17 @@
 /datum/loadout_item/inhand/pet/mrfluff_mothroach
 	name = "Mr. Fluff"
 	item_path = /obj/item/mob_holder/pet/donator/centralsmith
+	ckeywhitelist = list("centralsmith")
+
+/// ckeywhitelist above means only I can take him, so befriending whoever equips him is safe.
+/datum/loadout_item/inhand/pet/mrfluff_mothroach/on_equip_item(obj/item/equipped_item, list/item_details, mob/living/carbon/human/equipper, datum/outfit/outfit, visuals_only = FALSE)
+	. = ..()
+	if(visuals_only)
+		return
+	var/obj/item/mob_holder/pet/holder = equipped_item
+	if(!istype(holder) || isnull(holder.held_mob))
+		return
+	holder.held_mob.befriend(equipper)
 
 /datum/loadout_item/inhand/saddlebags
 	name = "Saddlebags"
diff --git a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/storyteller/event_defines/crewset/_antagonist_event.dm b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/storyteller/event_defines/crewset/_antagonist_event.dm
index 2ff1eca2d0f..0f0cf2bb4b1 100644
--- a/modular_zubbers/code/modules/storyteller/event_defines/crewset/_antagonist_event.dm
+++ b/modular_zubbers/code/modules/storyteller/event_defines/crewset/_antagonist_event.dm
@@ -84,6 +84,14 @@
 
 /datum/round_event_control/antagonist/proc/get_candidates()
 	var/round_started = SSticker.HasRoundStarted()
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(SSstation, STATION_TRAIT_HEAD_ANTAG))
+		restricted_roles -= list(
+		JOB_HEAD_OF_PERSONNEL,
+		JOB_CHIEF_ENGINEER,
+		JOB_CHIEF_MEDICAL_OFFICER,
+		JOB_RESEARCH_DIRECTOR,
+		JOB_QUARTERMASTER,
+		)
 	var/list/candidates = SSgamemode.get_candidates(antag_flag, pick_roundstart_players = !round_started, restricted_roles = restricted_roles, restricted_species = restricted_species)
 	return candidates