diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mecha.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mecha.dm
index 6a37321dbc5..7e7c4a000a7 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mecha.dm
@@ -17,10 +17,16 @@
 #define CANNOT_INTERACT (1<<9)
 /// posibrains can drive this mecha
 #define MMI_COMPATIBLE (1<<10)
+/// AI's can be placed inside this mech. This only prevents direct uploads. It does not prevent mech domination on the mech.
+#define AI_COMPATIBLE (1<<11)
 /// Can click from any direction and perform stuff
-#define OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS (1<<11)
+#define OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS (1<<12)
 /// Prevents overpenetrating through the mecha and into the cockpit using an armour penetrating weapon
-#define CANNOT_OVERPENETRATE (1<<12)
+#define CANNOT_OVERPENETRATE (1<<13)
+/// Can have a tracking beacon placed into the mech
+#define BEACON_TRACKABLE (1<<14)
+/// Can have an AI control beacon placed into the mech
+#define BEACON_CONTROLLABLE (1<<15)
 
 #define MECHA_MELEE (1 << 0)
 #define MECHA_RANGED (1 << 1)
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
index dfd97a6bce5..8c8929d8949 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
@@ -268,8 +268,11 @@ DEFINE_BITFIELD(mecha_flags, list(
 	"QUIET_TURNS" = QUIET_TURNS,
 	"CANNOT_INTERACT" = CANNOT_INTERACT,
 	"MMI_COMPATIBLE" = MMI_COMPATIBLE,
+	"AI_COMPATIBLE" = AI_COMPATIBLE,
 	"OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS" = OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS,
 	"CANNOT_OVERPENETRATE" = CANNOT_OVERPENETRATE,
+	"BEACON_TRACKABLE" = BEACON_TRACKABLE,
+	"BEACON_CONTROLLABLE" = BEACON_CONTROLLABLE,
 ))
 
 DEFINE_BITFIELD(mob_biotypes, list(
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
index 8c6b69498e7..c73c282d899 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	/// Keeps track of the mech's servo motor
 	var/obj/item/stock_parts/servo/servo
 	///Contains flags for the mecha
-	var/mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	var/mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_TRACKABLE | AI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
 
 	///Spark effects are handled by this datum
 	var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/spark_system
@@ -85,8 +85,6 @@
 	var/obj/machinery/camera/exosuit/chassis_camera
 	///Portable camera camerachunk update
 	var/updating = FALSE
-	///Determines whether or not you can install tracking beacons in the mech.
-	var/can_be_tracked = TRUE
 
 	var/max_temperature = 25000
 
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/gygax.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
index 85a9362a642..974ec17818a 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
@@ -45,10 +45,9 @@
 	overclock_coeff = 2
 	overclock_temp_danger = 20
 	force = 30
-	can_be_tracked = FALSE
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_SYNDICATE)
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/gygax/dark
-	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	max_equip_by_category = list(
 		MECHA_L_ARM = 1,
 		MECHA_R_ARM = 1,
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/honker.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/honker.dm
index 2a3da129ccd..f5ad579cda1 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/honker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/honker.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	exit_delay = 40
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_MECH_SCIENCE, ACCESS_THEATRE)
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/honker
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_TRACKABLE | AI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_HONK
 	max_equip_by_category = list(
 		MECHA_L_ARM = 1,
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	max_temperature = 35000
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_SYNDICATE)
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/honker/dark
-	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	max_equip_by_category = list(
 		MECHA_L_ARM = 1,
 		MECHA_R_ARM = 1,
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/justice.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/justice.dm
index a57efa1844e..f57a6254bb0 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/justice.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/justice.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/justice
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_JUSTICE
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
-	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | QUIET_STEPS | QUIET_TURNS | CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | IS_ENCLOSED
+	mecha_flags = ID_LOCK_ON | QUIET_STEPS | QUIET_TURNS | CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | IS_ENCLOSED | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	destroy_wall_sound = 'sound/vehicles/mecha/mech_blade_break_wall.ogg'
 	brute_attack_sound = 'sound/vehicles/mecha/mech_blade_attack.ogg'
 	attack_verbs = list("cut", "cuts", "cutting")
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/marauder.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
index aeff67f2f5a..4d7aca910da 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
@@ -9,11 +9,10 @@
 	max_temperature = 60000
 	destruction_sleep_duration = 40
 	exit_delay = 40
-	can_be_tracked = FALSE
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_CENT_SPECOPS)
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/marauder
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_MARAUDER
 	force = 45
 	max_equip_by_category = list(
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/reticence.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/reticence.dm
index 0860fbc407f..0925e2e77e9 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/reticence.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/reticence.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	exit_delay = 40
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/reticence
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_MECH_SCIENCE, ACCESS_THEATRE)
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | QUIET_STEPS | QUIET_TURNS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | QUIET_STEPS | QUIET_TURNS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_RETICENCE
 	max_equip_by_category = list(
 		MECHA_L_ARM = 1,
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/savannah_ivanov.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/savannah_ivanov.dm
index 60dad9de64a..a5496c77a06 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/savannah_ivanov.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/combat/savannah_ivanov.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	base_icon_state = "savannah_ivanov"
 	icon_state = "savannah_ivanov_0_0"
 	//does not include mmi compatibility
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | BEACON_TRACKABLE | BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_SAVANNAH
 	movedelay = 3
 	max_integrity = 450 //really tanky, like damn
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_ai_interaction.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_ai_interaction.dm
index e518c8eaddc..3d862e0edfb 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_ai_interaction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_ai_interaction.dm
@@ -93,6 +93,9 @@
 			if(!AI)
 				to_chat(user, span_warning("There is no AI currently installed on this device."))
 				return
+			if(!(mecha_flags & AI_COMPATIBLE)) //If the mech isn't compatible with an AI transfer, early return.
+				to_chat(user, span_warning("An AI cannot be installed into [src]."))
+				return
 			if(AI.deployed_shell) //Recall AI if shelled so it can be checked for a client
 				AI.disconnect_shell()
 			if(AI.stat || !AI.client)
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
index 8c9e9eb58d3..42d4a460d03 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
@@ -85,6 +85,8 @@
 	var/recharging = FALSE
 	/// The Mecha that this tracking beacon is attached to
 	var/obj/vehicle/sealed/mecha/chassis
+	/// The type of flag this part checks before being able to be installed into the mech
+	var/flag_to_check = BEACON_TRACKABLE
 
 /**
  * Returns a html formatted string describing attached mech status
@@ -122,7 +124,7 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/try_attach_part(mob/user, obj/vehicle/sealed/mecha/mecha_to_attach, attach_right = FALSE)
-	if(!mecha_to_attach.can_be_tracked)
+	if(!(mecha_to_attach.mecha_flags & flag_to_check))
 		return
 	if(!..())
 		return
@@ -151,3 +153,4 @@
 	name = "exosuit AI control beacon"
 	desc = "A device used to transmit exosuit data. Also allows active AI units to take control of said exosuit."
 	ai_beacon = TRUE
+	flag_to_check = BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/clarke.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/clarke.dm
index 07482cebf82..02f8f1ca843 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/clarke.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/clarke.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/clarke
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_CLARKE
 	enter_delay = 40
-	mecha_flags = IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS
+	mecha_flags = IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | OMNIDIRECTIONAL_ATTACKS | BEACON_TRACKABLE | AI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_MECH_ENGINE, ACCESS_MECH_SCIENCE, ACCESS_MECH_MINING)
 	allow_diagonal_movement = FALSE
 	pivot_step = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/ripley.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/ripley.dm
index ee6d4ffcf08..d91abbd9e36 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/ripley.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/working/ripley.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 		MECHA_POWER = 1,
 		MECHA_ARMOR = 1,
 	)
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | BEACON_TRACKABLE
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/ripley
 	mech_type = EXOSUIT_MODULE_RIPLEY
 	possible_int_damage = MECHA_INT_FIRE|MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST|MECHA_INT_SHORT_CIRCUIT
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	movedelay = 4
 	max_temperature = 30000
 	max_integrity = 250
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_TRACKABLE | AI_COMPATIBLE | BEACON_CONTROLLABLE
 	possible_int_damage = MECHA_INT_FIRE|MECHA_INT_TEMP_CONTROL|MECHA_CABIN_AIR_BREACH|MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST|MECHA_INT_SHORT_CIRCUIT
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/mecha_ripley_mk2
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/ripley/mk2
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 
 /obj/vehicle/sealed/mecha/ripley/paddy/preset
 	accesses = list(ACCESS_SECURITY)
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | ID_LOCK_ON
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | HAS_LIGHTS | ID_LOCK_ON
 	equip_by_category = list(
 		MECHA_L_ARM = /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/energy/disabler,
 		MECHA_R_ARM = /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/paddy_claw,
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 	lights_power = 7
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/ripley/deathripley
 	step_energy_drain = 0
-	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE
+	mecha_flags = CAN_STRAFE | IS_ENCLOSED | HAS_LIGHTS | MMI_COMPATIBLE | AI_COMPATIBLE
 	enter_delay = 40
 	silicon_icon_state = null
 	equip_by_category = list(