diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
index 452eb305096..927db80dd0c 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 	r_hand = /obj/item/shield/energy
 
 /datum/outfit/nuclear_operative_elite/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly)
-	var/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/elite/booster = locate() in H.back
+	var/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/booster = locate() in H.back
 	booster.active = TRUE
 	H.update_inv_back()
 	var/obj/item/shield/energy/shield = locate() in H.held_items
diff --git a/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm b/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
index a8772395415..e61f26f9b25 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
@@ -706,15 +706,15 @@
 		'Property of the Gorlex Marauders, with assistance from Cybersun Industries. \
 		All rights reserved, tampering with suit will void life expectancy.'"
 	default_skin = "elite"
-	armor = list(MELEE = 0, BULLET = 0, LASER = 0, ENERGY = 0, BOMB = 55, BIO = 100, FIRE = 100, ACID = 100, WOUND = 25)
+	armor = list(MELEE = 20, BULLET = 10, LASER = 20, ENERGY = 20, BOMB = 55, BIO = 100, FIRE = 100, ACID = 100, WOUND = 25)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF|ACID_PROOF
 	atom_flags = PREVENT_CONTENTS_EXPLOSION_1
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
-	slowdown_inactive = 0.75
-	slowdown_active = 0.25
+	slowdown_inactive = 1
+	slowdown_active = 0.5
 	ui_theme = "syndicate"
-	inbuilt_modules = list(/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/elite)
+	inbuilt_modules = list(/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster)
 	skins = list(
 		"elite" = list(
 			HELMET_LAYER = null,
diff --git a/code/modules/mod/mod_types.dm b/code/modules/mod/mod_types.dm
index d75836afe30..8f2e7ba975c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/mod_types.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/mod_types.dm
@@ -146,11 +146,11 @@
 	applied_cell = /obj/item/stock_parts/cell/super
 	initial_modules = list(
 		/obj/item/mod/module/storage/syndicate,
-		/obj/item/mod/module/welding,
-		/obj/item/mod/module/tether,
+		/obj/item/mod/module/jetpack,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/pathfinder,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/flashlight,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/dna_lock,
+		/obj/item/mod/module/holster,
 	)
 
 /obj/item/mod/control/pre_equipped/nuclear
@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@
 	applied_cell = /obj/item/stock_parts/cell/hyper
 	initial_modules = list(
 		/obj/item/mod/module/storage/syndicate,
-		/obj/item/mod/module/welding,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/jetpack/advanced,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/flashlight,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/holster,
@@ -170,7 +169,6 @@
 	applied_cell = /obj/item/stock_parts/cell/bluespace
 	initial_modules = list(
 		/obj/item/mod/module/storage/syndicate,
-		/obj/item/mod/module/welding,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/emp_shield,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/jetpack/advanced,
 		/obj/item/mod/module/flashlight,
diff --git a/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_antag.dm b/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_antag.dm
index 7bc64049383..395e6abce1a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_antag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_antag.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //Antag modules for MODsuits
 
-///Armor Booster - Grants your suit more armor and speed in exchange for EVA protection.
+///Armor Booster - Grants your suit more armor and speed in exchange for EVA protection. Also acts as a welding screen.
 /obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster
 	name = "MOD armor booster module"
 	desc = "A retrofitted series of retractable armor plates, allowing the suit to function as essentially power armor, \
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 	module_type = MODULE_TOGGLE
 	active_power_cost = DEFAULT_CHARGE_DRAIN * 0.3
 	removable = FALSE
-	incompatible_modules = list(/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster)
+	incompatible_modules = list(/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster, /obj/item/mod/module/welding)
 	cooldown_time = 0.5 SECONDS
 	overlay_state_inactive = "module_armorbooster_off"
 	overlay_state_active = "module_armorbooster_on"
@@ -24,10 +24,11 @@
 	/// List of parts of the suit that are spaceproofed, for giving them back the pressure protection.
 	var/list/spaceproofed = list()
 
-/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/generate_worn_overlay(mutable_appearance/standing)
-	overlay_state_inactive = "[initial(overlay_state_inactive)]-[mod.skin]"
-	overlay_state_active = "[initial(overlay_state_active)]-[mod.skin]"
-	return ..()
+/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/on_suit_activation()
+	mod.helmet.flash_protect = FLASH_PROTECTION_WELDER
+
+/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/on_suit_deactivation()
+	mod.helmet.flash_protect = initial(mod.helmet.flash_protect)
 
 /obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/on_activation()
 	. = ..()
@@ -66,10 +67,10 @@
 			clothing_part.clothing_flags |= STOPSPRESSUREDAMAGE
 	spaceproofed = list()
 
-/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/elite
-	name = "MOD elite armor booster module"
-	armor_values = list(MELEE = 60, BULLET = 60, LASER = 50, ENERGY = 60)
-	added_slowdown = -0.25
+/obj/item/mod/module/armor_booster/generate_worn_overlay(mutable_appearance/standing)
+	overlay_state_inactive = "[initial(overlay_state_inactive)]-[mod.skin]"
+	overlay_state_active = "[initial(overlay_state_active)]-[mod.skin]"
+	return ..()
 
 ///Energy Shield - Gives you a rechargeable energy shield that nullifies attacks.
 /obj/item/mod/module/energy_shield
diff --git a/icons/mob/clothing/mod.dmi b/icons/mob/clothing/mod.dmi
index 256d0d773e0..d3dfe988e9c 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/clothing/mod.dmi and b/icons/mob/clothing/mod.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/modsuit/mod_clothing.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/modsuit/mod_clothing.dmi
index 686079b9b3e..bb459bdad30 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/modsuit/mod_clothing.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/modsuit/mod_clothing.dmi differ