diff --git a/code/datums/mind.dm b/code/datums/mind.dm
index c565740299b..3395da858a9 100644
--- a/code/datums/mind.dm
+++ b/code/datums/mind.dm
@@ -1332,7 +1332,7 @@
 		ticker.mode.finalize_traitor(src)
 		ticker.mode.greet_traitor(src)
 
-/datum/mind/proc/make_Nuke(turf/spawnloc,nuke_code,leader=0)
+/datum/mind/proc/make_Nuke(turf/spawnloc,nuke_code,leader=0, telecrystals = TRUE)
 	if(!(src in ticker.mode.syndicates))
 		ticker.mode.syndicates += src
 		ticker.mode.update_synd_icons_added(src)
@@ -1353,7 +1353,7 @@
 		qdel(H.wear_suit)
 		qdel(H.w_uniform)
 
-		ticker.mode.equip_syndicate(current)
+		ticker.mode.equip_syndicate(current, telecrystals)
 
 		if (nuke_code)
 			store_memory("<B>Syndicate Nuclear Bomb Code</B>: [nuke_code]", 0, 0)
diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index a8cb643e6cd..e0a972e4d01 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -245,20 +245,28 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	surplus = 0
 
-/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/syndieborg
+/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/reinforcement/syndieborg
 	name = "Syndicate Cyborg"
 	desc = "A cyborg designed and programmed for systematic extermination of non-Syndicate personnel."
-	item = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele
+	item = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/borg_tele
 	cost = 50
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	surplus = 0
 
-//for refunding the syndieborg teleporter
-/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/syndieborg/spawn_item()
-	var/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele/T = ..()
+/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/reinforcement
+	name = "Reinforcements"
+	desc = "Call in an additional team member. They won't come with any gear, so you'll have to save some telecrystals to arm them as well."
+	item = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops
+	cost = 25
+	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
+	surplus = 0
+	
+/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/reinforcement/spawn_item()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/T = ..()
 	if(istype(T))
 		T.TC_cost = cost
 
+
 /datum/uplink_item/dangerous/guardian
 	name = "Holoparasites"
 	desc = "Though capable of near sorcerous feats via use of hardlight holograms and nanomachines, they require an organic host as a home base and source of fuel."
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/antag_spawner.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/antag_spawner.dm
index 77f14f919f3..c32244b01e1 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/antag_spawner.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/antag_spawner.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/equip_antag(mob/target)
 	return
 
+
+///////////WIZARD
+
 /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/contract
 	name = "contract"
 	desc = "A magic contract previously signed by an apprentice. In exchange for instruction in the magical arts, they are bound to answer your call for aid."
@@ -119,40 +122,81 @@
 	target.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box(target), slot_in_backpack)
 	target.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/teleportation_scroll/apprentice(target), slot_r_store)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele
-	name = "syndicate cyborg teleporter"
-	desc = "A single-use teleporter designed to deploy a single Syndicate cyborg onto the field."
+
+
+
+
+
+///////////BORGS AND OPERATIVES
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops
+	name = "syndicate operative teleporter"
+	desc = "A single-use teleporter designed to quickly reinforce operatives in the field."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
 	icon_state = "locator"
 	var/TC_cost = 0
 	var/borg_to_spawn
 	var/list/possible_types = list("Assault", "Medical")
 
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele/attack_self(mob/user)
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/proc/check_usability(mob/user)
 	if(used)
 		user << "<span class='warning'>[src] is out of power!</span>"
-		return
+		return 0
 	if(!(user.mind in ticker.mode.syndicates))
 		user << "<span class='danger'>AUTHENTICATION FAILURE. ACCESS DENIED.</span>"
 		return 0
-	borg_to_spawn = input("What type?", "Cyborg Type", type) as null|anything in possible_types
-	if(!borg_to_spawn)
+	if(user.z != ZLEVEL_CENTCOM)
+		user << "<span class='warning'>[src] is out of range! It can only be used at your base!</span>"
+		return 0
+	return 1
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/attack_self(mob/user)
+	if(!(check_usability(user)))
 		return
-	var/list/borg_candicates = get_candidates(ROLE_OPERATIVE, 3000, "operative")
-	if(borg_candicates.len > 0)
+
+	var/list/nuke_candidates = get_candidates(ROLE_OPERATIVE, 3000, "operative")
+	if(nuke_candidates.len > 0)
 		used = 1
-		var/client/C = pick(borg_candicates)
+		var/client/C = pick(nuke_candidates)
 		spawn_antag(C, get_turf(src.loc), "syndieborg")
+		var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/S = new /datum/effect_system/spark_spread
+		S.set_up(4, 1, src)
+		S.start()
 	else
 		user << "<span class='warning'>Unable to connect to Syndicate command. Please wait and try again later or use the teleporter on your uplink to get your points refunded.</span>"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T, type = "")
-	if(!borg_to_spawn) //If there's no type at all, let it still be used but don't do anything
-		used = 0
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
+	var/nuke_code = "Ask your leader!"
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/M = new/mob/living/carbon/human(T)
+	C.prefs.copy_to(M)
+	M.key = C.key
+	var/obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/nuke = locate("syndienuke") in nuke_list
+	if(nuke)
+		nuke.r_code = nuke_code
+	M.mind.make_Nuke(T, nuke_code, 0, FALSE)
+
+
+
+
+
+//////SYNDICATE BORG
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/borg_tele
+	name = "syndicate cyborg teleporter"
+	desc = "A single-use teleporter designed to quickly reinforce operatives in the field.."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
+	icon_state = "locator"
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/borg_tele/attack_self(mob/user)
+	borg_to_spawn = input("What type?", "Cyborg Type", type) as null|anything in possible_types
+	if(!borg_to_spawn)
 		return
-	var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/S = new /datum/effect_system/spark_spread
-	S.set_up(4, 1, src)
-	S.start()
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/borg_tele/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
 	var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R
 	switch(borg_to_spawn)
 		if("Medical")
@@ -166,6 +210,15 @@
 	R.faction = list("syndicate")
 
 
+
+
+
+
+
+
+///////////SLAUGHTER DEMON
+
+
 /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/slaughter_demon //Warning edgiest item in the game
 	name = "vial of blood"
 	desc = "A magically infused bottle of blood, distilled from countless murder victims. Used in unholy rituals to attract horrifying creatures."
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 1b49780d386..da015bfe940 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -160,8 +160,11 @@
 	return 1337 // WHY??? -- Doohl
 
 
-/datum/game_mode/proc/equip_syndicate(mob/living/carbon/human/synd_mob)
-	synd_mob.equipOutfit(/datum/outfit/syndicate)
+/datum/game_mode/proc/equip_syndicate(mob/living/carbon/human/synd_mob, telecrystals = TRUE)
+	if(telecrystals)
+		synd_mob.equipOutfit(/datum/outfit/syndicate)
+	else
+		synd_mob.equipOutfit(/datum/outfit/syndicate/no_crystals)
 	return 1
 
 
@@ -305,16 +308,21 @@
 
 	var/tc = 20
 
+/datum/outfit/syndicate/no_crystals
+	tc = 0
+
+
 /datum/outfit/syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	var/obj/item/device/radio/R = H.ears
 	R.set_frequency(SYND_FREQ)
 	R.freqlock = 1
 
-	var/obj/item/device/radio/uplink/U = new /obj/item/device/radio/uplink(H)
-	U.hidden_uplink.uplink_owner="[H.key]"
-	U.hidden_uplink.uses = tc
-	U.hidden_uplink.mode_override = /datum/game_mode/nuclear //Goodies
-	H.equip_to_slot_or_del(U, slot_in_backpack)
+	if(tc)
+		var/obj/item/device/radio/uplink/U = new /obj/item/device/radio/uplink(H)
+		U.hidden_uplink.uplink_owner="[H.key]"
+		U.hidden_uplink.uses = tc
+		U.hidden_uplink.mode_override = /datum/game_mode/nuclear //Goodies
+		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(U, slot_in_backpack)
 
 	var/obj/item/weapon/implant/weapons_auth/W = new/obj/item/weapon/implant/weapons_auth(H)
 	W.implant(H)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplinks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplinks.dm
index de4801caf63..d60f5efddd1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplinks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplinks.dm
@@ -175,8 +175,8 @@ var/list/world_uplinks = list()
 	return 0
 //Refund proc for the borg teleporter (later I'll make a general refund proc if there is demand for it)
 /obj/item/device/radio/uplink/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele))
-		var/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/borg_tele/S = W
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops))
+		var/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/nuke_ops/S = W
 		if(!S.used)
 			hidden_uplink.uses += S.TC_cost
 			qdel(S)