Refactors embedding to use datums instead of storing data in bespoke elements (#84599)

## About The Pull Request This refactors embedding elements to make them use singleton datums (similarly to armor) instead being bespoke and creating a new element every time armor values are supposed to be adjusted. Default values have been removed from defines due to now being declared in base class itself. Additionally fixes vending machines and tackling gloves setting generated shards (which they instantly embed into their victim) embed properties to null after running the embedding code, despite said shards having non-null embedding values by default, making them not be able to embed into anyone else, also potentially breaking the pain/jostling code if they somehow get updated. ## Why It's Good For The Game Current embedding system is an unnecessarily complicated mess as bespoke elements are hard to work with, and creating a new element every time you change values is hacky at best. This change should make it easier to read and work with. ## Changelog 🆑 fix: Fixed glass shards generated from falling vending machines or tackling windows not being able to embed into anyone. refactor: Refactored embedding code to use datums instead of bespoke elements and ugly associated lists. /🆑
2025-12-11 18:22:14 +00:00 · 2024-07-08 00:20:07 +03:00
parent a358dc15ec
commit b6c84135c3
55 changed files with 558 additions and 390 deletions
--- a/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
@@ -180,38 +180,11 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(shove_disarming_types, typecacheof(list(
 #define UNARMED_MISS_CHANCE_MAX 80

 //Combat object defines
-
-//Embedded objects
-///Chance for embedded objects to cause pain (damage user)
-#define EMBEDDED_PAIN_CHANCE 15
-///Chance for embedded object to fall out (causing pain but removing the object)
-#define EMBEDDED_ITEM_FALLOUT 5
-///Chance for an object to embed into somebody when thrown
-#define EMBED_CHANCE 45
-///Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does while embedded (this*item.w_class)
-#define EMBEDDED_PAIN_MULTIPLIER 2
-///Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does when it first embeds (this*item.w_class)
-#define EMBEDDED_IMPACT_PAIN_MULTIPLIER 4
-///The minimum value of an item's throw_speed for it to embed (Unless it has embedded_ignore_throwspeed_threshold set to 1)
+/// The minimum value of an item's throw_speed for it to embed (Unless it has embedded_ignore_throwspeed_threshold set to 1)
 #define EMBED_THROWSPEED_THRESHOLD 4
-///Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does when it falls out or is removed without a surgery (this*item.w_class)
-#define EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_PAIN_MULTIPLIER 6
-///A Time in ticks, total removal time = (this*item.w_class)
-#define EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_TIME 30
-///Chance for embedded objects to cause pain every time they move (jostle)
-#define EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_CHANCE 5
-///Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does while
-#define EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_PAIN_MULTIPLIER 1
-///This percentage of all pain will be dealt as stam damage rather than brute (0-1)
-#define EMBEDDED_PAIN_STAM_PCT 0.0
-///For thrown weapons, every extra speed it's thrown at above its normal throwspeed will add this to the embed chance
+/// For thrown embedding weapons, every extra speed it's thrown at above its normal throwspeed will add this to the embed chance
 #define EMBED_CHANCE_SPEED_BONUS 10

-#define EMBED_HARMLESS list("pain_mult" = 0, "jostle_pain_mult" = 0, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
-#define EMBED_HARMLESS_SUPERIOR list("pain_mult" = 0, "jostle_pain_mult" = 0, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE, "embed_chance" = 100, "fall_chance" = 0.1)
-#define EMBED_POINTY list("ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
-#define EMBED_POINTY_SUPERIOR list("embed_chance" = 100, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
-
 //Gun weapon weight
 #define WEAPON_LIGHT 1
 #define WEAPON_MEDIUM 2
--- a/code/datums/components/dart_insert.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/dart_insert.dm
@@ -142,11 +142,8 @@
 	projectile.wound_bonus += var_modifiers["wound_bonus"]
 	projectile.bare_wound_bonus += var_modifiers["bare_wound_bonus"]
 	projectile.demolition_mod += var_modifiers["demolition_mod"]
-	if(islist(var_modifiers["embedding"]))
-		var/list/embed_params = var_modifiers["embedding"]
-		for(var/embed_param in embed_params - "ignore_throwspeed_threshold")
-			LAZYADDASSOC(projectile.embedding, embed_param, embed_params[embed_param])
-		projectile.updateEmbedding()
+	if(var_modifiers["embedding"])
+		projectile.set_embed(var_modifiers["embedding"])

 /datum/component/dart_insert/proc/remove_var_modifiers(obj/projectile/projectile)
 	projectile.damage -= var_modifiers["damage"]
@@ -155,9 +152,6 @@
 	projectile.wound_bonus -= var_modifiers["wound_bonus"]
 	projectile.bare_wound_bonus -= var_modifiers["bare_wound_bonus"]
 	projectile.demolition_mod -= var_modifiers["demolition_mod"]
-	if(islist(var_modifiers["embedding"]))
-		var/list/embed_params = var_modifiers["embedding"]
-		for(var/embed_param in embed_params - "ignore_throwspeed_threshold")
-			LAZYADDASSOC(projectile.embedding, embed_param, -embed_params[embed_param])
-		projectile.updateEmbedding()
+	if(var_modifiers["embedding"])
+		projectile.set_embed(initial(projectile.embed_type))
 	var_modifiers.Cut()
--- a/code/datums/components/embedded.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/embedded.dm
@@ -27,63 +27,28 @@
 	dupe_mode = COMPONENT_DUPE_ALLOWED
 	var/obj/item/bodypart/limb
 	var/obj/item/weapon
-
-	// all of this stuff is explained in _DEFINES/combat.dm
-	var/embed_chance // not like we really need it once we're already stuck in but hey
-	var/fall_chance
-	var/pain_chance
-	var/pain_mult
-	var/impact_pain_mult
-	var/remove_pain_mult
-	var/rip_time
-	var/ignore_throwspeed_threshold
-	var/jostle_chance
-	var/jostle_pain_mult
-	var/pain_stam_pct
-
 	///if both our pain multiplier and jostle pain multiplier are 0, we're harmless and can omit most of the damage related stuff
 	var/harmful

-/datum/component/embedded/Initialize(obj/item/I,
+/datum/component/embedded/Initialize(obj/item/weapon,
 			datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum,
-			obj/item/bodypart/part,
-			embed_chance = EMBED_CHANCE,
-			fall_chance = EMBEDDED_ITEM_FALLOUT,
-			pain_chance = EMBEDDED_PAIN_CHANCE,
-			pain_mult = EMBEDDED_PAIN_MULTIPLIER,
-			remove_pain_mult = EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_PAIN_MULTIPLIER,
-			impact_pain_mult = EMBEDDED_IMPACT_PAIN_MULTIPLIER,
-			rip_time = EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_TIME,
-			ignore_throwspeed_threshold = FALSE,
-			jostle_chance = EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_CHANCE,
-			jostle_pain_mult = EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_PAIN_MULTIPLIER,
-			pain_stam_pct = EMBEDDED_PAIN_STAM_PCT)
+			obj/item/bodypart/part)

-	if(!iscarbon(parent) || !isitem(I))
+	if(!iscarbon(parent) || !isitem(weapon))
 		return COMPONENT_INCOMPATIBLE

+	src.weapon = weapon
+
 	if(part)
 		limb = part
-	src.embed_chance = embed_chance
-	src.fall_chance = fall_chance
-	src.pain_chance = pain_chance
-	src.pain_mult = pain_mult
-	src.remove_pain_mult = remove_pain_mult
-	src.rip_time = rip_time
-	src.impact_pain_mult = impact_pain_mult
-	src.ignore_throwspeed_threshold = ignore_throwspeed_threshold
-	src.jostle_chance = jostle_chance
-	src.jostle_pain_mult = jostle_pain_mult
-	src.pain_stam_pct = pain_stam_pct
-	src.weapon = I

-	if(!weapon.isEmbedHarmless())
+	if(!weapon.is_embed_harmless())
 		harmful = TRUE

 	weapon.embedded(parent, part)
 	START_PROCESSING(SSdcs, src)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
-
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
 	limb._embed_object(weapon) // on the inside... on the inside...
 	weapon.forceMove(victim)
 	RegisterSignals(weapon, list(COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED, COMSIG_QDELETING), PROC_REF(weaponDeleted))
@@ -95,13 +60,13 @@
 		playsound(victim,'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg', 40)
 		if (limb.can_bleed())
 			weapon.add_mob_blood(victim)//it embedded itself in you, of course it's bloody!
-		damage += weapon.w_class * impact_pain_mult
+		damage += weapon.w_class * embed_data.impact_pain_mult
 		victim.add_mood_event("embedded", /datum/mood_event/embedded)

 	if(damage > 0)
-		var/armor = victim.run_armor_check(limb.body_zone, MELEE, "Your armor has protected your [limb.plaintext_zone].", "Your armor has softened a hit to your [limb.plaintext_zone].",I.armour_penetration, weak_against_armour = I.weak_against_armour)
-		limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, blocked=armor, wound_bonus = I.wound_bonus, bare_wound_bonus = I.bare_wound_bonus, sharpness = I.get_sharpness())
-		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+		var/armor = victim.run_armor_check(limb.body_zone, MELEE, "Your armor has protected your [limb.plaintext_zone].", "Your armor has softened a hit to your [limb.plaintext_zone].", weapon.armour_penetration, weak_against_armour = weapon.weak_against_armour)
+		limb.receive_damage(brute = (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage, blocked = armor, wound_bonus = weapon.wound_bonus, bare_wound_bonus = weapon.bare_wound_bonus, sharpness = weapon.get_sharpness())
+		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)

 /datum/component/embedded/Destroy()
 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
@@ -135,20 +100,21 @@
 	if(victim.stat == DEAD)
 		return

-	var/damage = weapon.w_class * pain_mult
-	var/pain_chance_current = SPT_PROB_RATE(pain_chance / 100, seconds_per_tick) * 100
-	if(pain_stam_pct && HAS_TRAIT_FROM(victim, TRAIT_INCAPACITATED, STAMINA)) //if it's a less-lethal embed, give them a break if they're already stamcritted
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
+	var/damage = weapon.w_class * embed_data.pain_mult
+	var/pain_chance_current = SPT_PROB_RATE(embed_data.pain_chance / 100, seconds_per_tick) * 100
+	if(embed_data.pain_stam_pct && HAS_TRAIT_FROM(victim, TRAIT_INCAPACITATED, STAMINA)) //if it's a less-lethal embed, give them a break if they're already stamcritted
 		pain_chance_current *= 0.2
 		damage *= 0.5
 	else if(victim.body_position == LYING_DOWN)
 		pain_chance_current *= 0.2

 	if(harmful && prob(pain_chance_current))
-		limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
-		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+		limb.receive_damage(brute = (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
+		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)
 		to_chat(victim, span_userdanger("[weapon] embedded in your [limb.plaintext_zone] hurts!"))

-	var/fall_chance_current = SPT_PROB_RATE(fall_chance / 100, seconds_per_tick) * 100
+	var/fall_chance_current = SPT_PROB_RATE(embed_data.fall_chance / 100, seconds_per_tick) * 100
 	if(victim.body_position == LYING_DOWN)
 		fall_chance_current *= 0.2

@@ -165,25 +131,27 @@
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
-	var/chance = jostle_chance
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
+	var/chance = embed_data.jostle_chance
 	if(victim.move_intent == MOVE_INTENT_WALK || victim.body_position == LYING_DOWN)
 		chance *= 0.5

 	if(harmful && prob(chance))
-		var/damage = weapon.w_class * jostle_pain_mult
-		limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
-		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+		var/damage = weapon.w_class * embed_data.jostle_pain_mult
+		limb.receive_damage(brute = (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
+		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)
 		to_chat(victim, span_userdanger("[weapon] embedded in your [limb.plaintext_zone] jostles and stings!"))


 /// Called when then item randomly falls out of a carbon. This handles the damage and descriptors, then calls safe_remove()
 /datum/component/embedded/proc/fallOut()
 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()

 	if(harmful)
-		var/damage = weapon.w_class * remove_pain_mult
-		limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
-		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+		var/damage = weapon.w_class * embed_data.remove_pain_mult
+		limb.receive_damage(brute= (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage, wound_bonus = CANT_WOUND)
+		victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)
 	victim.visible_message(span_danger("[weapon] falls [harmful ? "out" : "off"] of [victim.name]'s [limb.plaintext_zone]!"), span_userdanger("[weapon] falls [harmful ? "out" : "off"] of your [limb.plaintext_zone]!"))
 	safeRemove()

@@ -195,7 +163,8 @@
 	if(I != weapon || src.limb != limb)
 		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
-	var/time_taken = rip_time * weapon.w_class
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
+	var/time_taken = embed_data.rip_time * weapon.w_class
 	INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(complete_rip_out), victim, I, limb, time_taken)

 /// everything async that ripOut used to do
@@ -214,9 +183,10 @@

 /// Proc that actually does the damage associated with ripping something out of yourself. Call this before safeRemove.
 /datum/component/embedded/proc/damaging_removal(mob/living/carbon/victim, obj/item/removed, obj/item/bodypart/limb, ouch_multiplier = 1)
-	var/damage = weapon.w_class * remove_pain_mult * ouch_multiplier
-	limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage, sharpness=SHARP_EDGED) //It hurts to rip it out, get surgery you dingus. unlike the others, this CAN wound + increase slash bloodflow
-	victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
+	var/damage = weapon.w_class * embed_data.remove_pain_mult * ouch_multiplier
+	limb.receive_damage(brute= (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage, sharpness = SHARP_EDGED) //It hurts to rip it out, get surgery you dingus. unlike the others, this CAN wound + increase slash bloodflow
+	victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)
 	victim.emote("scream")

 /// This proc handles the final step and actual removal of an embedded/stuck item from a carbon, whether or not it was actually removed safely.
@@ -271,12 +241,13 @@
 /// The actual action for pulling out an embedded object with a hemostat
 /datum/component/embedded/proc/tweezePluck(obj/item/possible_tweezers, mob/user)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/victim = parent
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
 	var/self_pluck = (user == victim)
 	// quality of the tool we're using
 	var/tweezer_speed = possible_tweezers.toolspeed
 	// is this an actual piece of medical equipment
 	var/tweezer_safe = (possible_tweezers.tool_behaviour == TOOL_HEMOSTAT)
-	var/pluck_time = rip_time * (weapon.w_class * 0.3) * (self_pluck ? 1.5 : 1) * tweezer_speed * (tweezer_safe ? 1 : 1.5)
+	var/pluck_time = embed_data.rip_time * (weapon.w_class * 0.3) * (self_pluck ? 1.5 : 1) * tweezer_speed * (tweezer_safe ? 1 : 1.5)

 	if(self_pluck)
 		user.visible_message(span_danger("[user] begins plucking [weapon] from [user.p_their()] [limb.plaintext_zone] with [possible_tweezers]..."), span_notice("You start plucking [weapon] from your [limb.plaintext_zone] with [possible_tweezers]... (It will take [DisplayTimeText(pluck_time)])"),\
@@ -313,10 +284,12 @@
 	if(!harmful)
 		victim.visible_message(span_danger("[marked_item] vanishes from [victim.name]'s [limb.plaintext_zone]!"), span_userdanger("[weapon] vanishes from [limb.plaintext_zone]!"))
 		return
-	var/damage = weapon.w_class * remove_pain_mult
-	limb.receive_damage(brute=(1-pain_stam_pct) * damage * 1.5, sharpness=SHARP_EDGED) // Performs exit wounds and flings the user to the caster if nearby
+
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data = weapon.get_embed()
+	var/damage = weapon.w_class * embed_data.remove_pain_mult
+	limb.receive_damage(brute = (1 - embed_data.pain_stam_pct) * damage * 1.5, sharpness = SHARP_EDGED) // Performs exit wounds and flings the user to the caster if nearby
 	victim.cause_wound_of_type_and_severity(WOUND_PIERCE, limb, WOUND_SEVERITY_MODERATE)
-	victim.adjustStaminaLoss(pain_stam_pct * damage)
+	victim.adjustStaminaLoss(embed_data.pain_stam_pct * damage)
 	playsound(get_turf(victim), 'sound/effects/wounds/blood2.ogg', 50, TRUE)

 	var/dist = get_dist(caster, victim) //Check if the caster is close enough to yank them in
--- a/code/datums/components/tackle.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/tackle.dm
@@ -596,11 +596,9 @@
 	if(W.type in list(/obj/structure/window, /obj/structure/window/fulltile, /obj/structure/window/unanchored, /obj/structure/window/fulltile/unanchored)) // boring unreinforced windows
 		for(var/i in 1 to speed)
 			var/obj/item/shard/shard = new /obj/item/shard(get_turf(user))
-			shard.embedding = list(embed_chance = 100, ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE, impact_pain_mult=3, pain_chance=5)
-			shard.updateEmbedding()
+			shard.set_embed(/datum/embed_data/glass_candy)
 			user.hitby(shard, skipcatch = TRUE, hitpush = FALSE)
-			shard.embedding = null
-			shard.updateEmbedding()
+			shard.set_embed(initial(shard.embed_type))
 		W.atom_destruction()
 		user.adjustStaminaLoss(10 * speed)
 		user.Paralyze(3 SECONDS)
--- a/code/datums/elements/caseless.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/caseless.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@
 	if(reusable)
 		if(!ispath(proj.shrapnel_type))
 			proj.shrapnel_type = shell.type
-			proj.updateEmbedding()
 		proj.AddElement(/datum/element/projectile_drop, shell.type)

 /datum/element/caseless/proc/on_fired_casing(obj/item/ammo_casing/shell, atom/target, mob/living/user, fired_from, randomspread, spread, zone_override, params, distro, obj/projectile/proj)
--- a/code/datums/elements/embed.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/embed.dm
@@ -10,64 +10,33 @@
 */

 /datum/element/embed
-	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE
-	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
-	var/initialized = FALSE /// whether we can skip assigning all the vars (since these are bespoke elements, we don't have to reset the vars every time we attach to something, we already know what we are!)

-	// all of this stuff is explained in _DEFINES/combat.dm
-	var/embed_chance
-	var/fall_chance
-	var/pain_chance
-	var/pain_mult
-	var/remove_pain_mult
-	var/impact_pain_mult
-	var/rip_time
-	var/ignore_throwspeed_threshold
-	var/jostle_chance
-	var/jostle_pain_mult
-	var/pain_stam_pct
-	var/payload_type
-
-/datum/element/embed/Attach(datum/target, embed_chance, fall_chance, pain_chance, pain_mult, remove_pain_mult, impact_pain_mult, rip_time, ignore_throwspeed_threshold, jostle_chance, jostle_pain_mult, pain_stam_pct, projectile_payload=/obj/item/shard)
+/datum/element/embed/Attach(datum/target)
 	. = ..()

 	if(!isitem(target) && !isprojectile(target))
 		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE

-	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ELEMENT_ATTACH, PROC_REF(severancePackage))
-	if(isitem(target))
-		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, PROC_REF(checkEmbed))
-		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_EXAMINE, PROC_REF(examined))
-		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE, PROC_REF(tryForceEmbed))
-		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ITEM_DISABLE_EMBED, PROC_REF(detachFromWeapon))
-	else
-		payload_type = projectile_payload
-		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_PROJECTILE_SELF_ON_HIT, PROC_REF(checkEmbedProjectile))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ELEMENT_ATTACH, PROC_REF(sever_element))
+	if(isprojectile(target))
+		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_PROJECTILE_SELF_ON_HIT, PROC_REF(check_embed_projectile))
+		return

-	if(!initialized)
-		src.embed_chance = embed_chance
-		src.fall_chance = fall_chance
-		src.pain_chance = pain_chance
-		src.pain_mult = pain_mult
-		src.remove_pain_mult = remove_pain_mult
-		src.rip_time = rip_time
-		src.impact_pain_mult = impact_pain_mult
-		src.ignore_throwspeed_threshold = ignore_throwspeed_threshold
-		src.jostle_chance = jostle_chance
-		src.jostle_pain_mult = jostle_pain_mult
-		src.pain_stam_pct = pain_stam_pct
-		initialized = TRUE
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, PROC_REF(check_embed))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_EXAMINE, PROC_REF(examined))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE, PROC_REF(try_force_embed))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ITEM_DISABLE_EMBED, PROC_REF(detach_from_weapon))

 /datum/element/embed/Detach(obj/target)
 	. = ..()
-	if(isitem(target))
-		UnregisterSignal(target, list(COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, COMSIG_ELEMENT_ATTACH, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT, COMSIG_ATOM_EXAMINE, COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE, COMSIG_ITEM_DISABLE_EMBED))
-	else
+	if(isprojectile(target))
 		UnregisterSignal(target, list(COMSIG_PROJECTILE_SELF_ON_HIT, COMSIG_ELEMENT_ATTACH))
+		return

+	UnregisterSignal(target, list(COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, COMSIG_ELEMENT_ATTACH, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT, COMSIG_ATOM_EXAMINE, COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE, COMSIG_ITEM_DISABLE_EMBED))

 /// Checking to see if we're gonna embed into a human
-/datum/element/embed/proc/checkEmbed(obj/item/weapon, mob/living/carbon/victim, hit_zone, blocked, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum, forced=FALSE)
+/datum/element/embed/proc/check_embed(obj/item/weapon, mob/living/carbon/victim, hit_zone, blocked, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum, forced=FALSE)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	if(forced)
@@ -82,7 +51,7 @@

 	var/flying_speed = throwingdatum?.speed || weapon.throw_speed

-	if(flying_speed < EMBED_THROWSPEED_THRESHOLD && !ignore_throwspeed_threshold)
+	if(flying_speed < EMBED_THROWSPEED_THRESHOLD && !weapon.get_embed().ignore_throwspeed_threshold)
 		return FALSE

 	if(!roll_embed_chance(weapon, victim, hit_zone, throwingdatum))
@@ -97,27 +66,17 @@
 	victim.AddComponent(/datum/component/embedded,\
 		weapon,\
 		throwingdatum,\
-		part = limb,\
-		embed_chance = embed_chance,\
-		fall_chance = fall_chance,\
-		pain_chance = pain_chance,\
-		pain_mult = pain_mult,\
-		remove_pain_mult = remove_pain_mult,\
-		rip_time = rip_time,\
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = ignore_throwspeed_threshold,\
-		jostle_chance = jostle_chance,\
-		jostle_pain_mult = jostle_pain_mult,\
-		pain_stam_pct = pain_stam_pct)
+		part = limb)

 ///A different embed element has been attached, so we'll detach and let them handle things
-/datum/element/embed/proc/severancePackage(obj/weapon, datum/element/E)
+/datum/element/embed/proc/sever_element(obj/weapon, datum/element/E)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	if(istype(E, /datum/element/embed))
 		Detach(weapon)

 ///If we don't want to be embeddable anymore (deactivating an e-dagger for instance)
-/datum/element/embed/proc/detachFromWeapon(obj/weapon)
+/datum/element/embed/proc/detach_from_weapon(obj/weapon)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	Detach(weapon)
@@ -126,26 +85,26 @@
 /datum/element/embed/proc/examined(obj/item/I, mob/user, list/examine_list)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

-	if(I.isEmbedHarmless())
+	if(I.is_embed_harmless())
 		examine_list += "[I] feels sticky, and could probably get stuck to someone if thrown properly!"
 	else
 		examine_list += "[I] has a fine point, and could probably embed in someone if thrown properly!"

 /**
- * checkEmbedProjectile() is what we get when a projectile with a defined shrapnel_type impacts a target.
+ * check_embed_projectile() is what we get when a projectile with a defined shrapnel_type impacts a target.
 *
 * If we hit a valid target, we create the shrapnel_type object and then forcefully try to embed it on its
 * behalf. DO NOT EVER add an embed element to the payload and let it do the rest.
 * That's awful, and it'll limit us to drop-deletable shrapnels in the worry of stuff like
 * arrows and harpoons being embeddable even when not let loose by their weapons.
 */
-/datum/element/embed/proc/checkEmbedProjectile(obj/projectile/source, atom/movable/firer, atom/hit, angle, hit_zone)
+/datum/element/embed/proc/check_embed_projectile(obj/projectile/source, atom/movable/firer, atom/hit, angle, hit_zone, blocked)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

-	if(!source.can_embed_into(hit))
+	if(!source.can_embed_into(hit) || blocked)
 		Detach(source)
 		return // we don't care
-
+	var/payload_type = source.shrapnel_type
 	var/obj/item/payload = new payload_type(get_turf(hit))
 	if(istype(payload, /obj/item/shrapnel/bullet))
 		payload.name = source.name
@@ -155,12 +114,12 @@
 	if(!limb)
 		limb = C.get_bodypart()

-	if(!tryForceEmbed(payload, limb))
+	if(!try_force_embed(payload, limb))
 		payload.failedEmbed()
 	Detach(source)

 /**
- * tryForceEmbed() is called here when we fire COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE from [/obj/item/proc/tryEmbed]. Mostly, this means we're a piece of shrapnel from a projectile that just impacted something, and we're trying to embed in it.
+ * try_force_embed() is called here when we fire COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE from [/obj/item/proc/tryEmbed]. Mostly, this means we're a piece of shrapnel from a projectile that just impacted something, and we're trying to embed in it.
 *
 * The reason for this extra mucking about is avoiding having to do an extra hitby(), and annoying the target by impacting them once with the projectile, then again with the shrapnel, and possibly
 * AGAIN if we actually embed. This way, we save on at least one message.
@@ -171,7 +130,7 @@
 * * hit_zone- if our target is a carbon, try to hit them in this zone, if we don't have one, pick a random one. If our target is a bodypart, we already know where we're hitting.
 * * forced- if we want this to succeed 100%
 */
-/datum/element/embed/proc/tryForceEmbed(obj/item/embedding_item, atom/target, hit_zone, forced=FALSE)
+/datum/element/embed/proc/try_force_embed(obj/item/embedding_item, atom/target, hit_zone, forced=FALSE)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	var/obj/item/bodypart/limb
@@ -190,16 +149,16 @@
 	if(!forced && !roll_embed_chance(embedding_item, victim, hit_zone))
 		return

-	return checkEmbed(embedding_item, victim, hit_zone, forced=TRUE) // Don't repeat the embed roll, we already did it
+	return check_embed(embedding_item, victim, hit_zone, forced=TRUE) // Don't repeat the embed roll, we already did it

 /// Calculates the actual chance to embed based on armour penetration and throwing speed, then returns true if we pass that probability check
 /datum/element/embed/proc/roll_embed_chance(obj/item/embedding_item, mob/living/victim, hit_zone, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum)
-	var/actual_chance = embed_chance
+	var/actual_chance = embedding_item.get_embed().embed_chance

 	if(throwingdatum?.speed > embedding_item.throw_speed)
 		actual_chance += (throwingdatum.speed - embedding_item.throw_speed) * EMBED_CHANCE_SPEED_BONUS

-	if(embedding_item.isEmbedHarmless()) // all the armor in the world won't save you from a kick me sign
+	if(embedding_item.is_embed_harmless()) // all the armor in the world won't save you from a kick me sign
 		return prob(actual_chance)

 	var/armor = max(victim.run_armor_check(hit_zone, BULLET, silent=TRUE), victim.run_armor_check(hit_zone, BOMB, silent=TRUE)) * 0.5 // we'll be nice and take the better of bullet and bomb armor, halved
--- a/code/datums/embed_data.dm
+++ b/code/datums/embed_data.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+/// Assosciative list of type -> embed data.
+GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(embed_by_type, generate_embed_type_cache())
+
+/proc/generate_embed_type_cache()
+	var/list/embed_cache = list()
+	for(var/datum/embed_data/embed_type as anything in subtypesof(/datum/embed_data))
+		var/datum/embed_data/embed = new embed_type
+		embed_cache[embed_type] = embed
+	return embed_cache
+
+/proc/get_embed_by_type(embed_type)
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed = GLOB.embed_by_type[embed_type]
+	if(embed)
+		return embed
+	CRASH("Attempted to get an embed type that did not exist! '[embed_type]'")
+
+/datum/embed_data
+	/// Chance for an object to embed into somebody when thrown
+	var/embed_chance = 45
+	/// Chance for embedded object to fall out (causing pain but removing the object)
+	var/fall_chance = 5
+	/// Chance for embedded objects to cause pain (damage user)
+	var/pain_chance = 15
+	/// Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does while embedded (this*item.w_class)
+	var/pain_mult = 2
+	/// Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does when it first embeds (this*item.w_class)
+	var/impact_pain_mult = 4
+	/// Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does when it falls out or is removed without a surgery (this*item.w_class)
+	var/remove_pain_mult = 6
+	/// Time in ticks, total removal time = (this*item.w_class)
+	var/rip_time = 30
+	/// If this should ignore throw speed threshold of 4
+	var/ignore_throwspeed_threshold = FALSE
+	/// Chance for embedded objects to cause pain every time they move (jostle)
+	var/jostle_chance = 5
+	/// Coefficient of multiplication for the damage the item does while
+	var/jostle_pain_mult = 1
+	/// This percentage of all pain will be dealt as stam damage rather than brute (0-1)
+	var/pain_stam_pct = 0
+
+/datum/embed_data/proc/generate_with_values(embed_chance, fall_chance, pain_chance, pain_mult, impact_pain_mult, remove_pain_mult, rip_time, ignore_throwspeed_threshold, jostle_chance, jostle_pain_mult, pain_stam_pct)
+	var/datum/embed_data/data = new()
+
+	data.embed_chance = !isnull(embed_chance) ? embed_chance : src.embed_chance
+	data.fall_chance = !isnull(fall_chance) ? fall_chance : src.fall_chance
+	data.pain_chance = !isnull(pain_chance) ? pain_chance : src.pain_chance
+	data.pain_mult = !isnull(pain_mult) ? pain_mult : src.pain_mult
+	data.impact_pain_mult = !isnull(impact_pain_mult) ? impact_pain_mult : src.impact_pain_mult
+	data.remove_pain_mult = !isnull(remove_pain_mult) ? remove_pain_mult : src.remove_pain_mult
+	data.rip_time = !isnull(rip_time) ? rip_time : src.rip_time
+	data.ignore_throwspeed_threshold = !isnull(ignore_throwspeed_threshold) ? ignore_throwspeed_threshold : src.ignore_throwspeed_threshold
+	data.jostle_chance = !isnull(jostle_chance) ? jostle_chance : src.jostle_chance
+	data.jostle_pain_mult = !isnull(jostle_pain_mult) ? jostle_pain_mult : src.jostle_pain_mult
+	data.pain_stam_pct = !isnull(pain_stam_pct) ? pain_stam_pct : src.pain_stam_pct
--- a/code/datums/mutations/tongue_spike.dm
+++ b/code/datums/mutations/tongue_spike.dm
@@ -48,13 +48,7 @@
 	force = 2
 	throwforce = 25
 	throw_speed = 4
-	embedding = list(
-		"impact_pain_mult" = 0,
-		"embedded_pain_multiplier" = 15,
-		"embed_chance" = 100,
-		"embedded_fall_chance" = 0,
-		"embedded_ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE,
-	)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/tongue_spike
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	sharpness = SHARP_POINTY
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/biomass = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 5)
@@ -63,6 +57,13 @@
 	/// if we missed our target
 	var/missed = TRUE

+/datum/embed_data/tongue_spike
+	impact_pain_mult = 0
+	pain_mult = 15
+	embed_chance = 100
+	fall_chance = 0
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/hardened_spike/Initialize(mapload, mob/living/carbon/source)
 	. = ..()
 	src.fired_by_ref = WEAKREF(source)
@@ -110,17 +111,14 @@
 	desc = "Hardened biomass, shaped into... something."
 	icon_state = "tonguespikechem"
 	throwforce = 2
-	embedding = list(
-		"impact_pain_mult" = 0,
-		"embedded_pain_multiplier" = 0,
-		"embed_chance" = 100,
-		"embedded_fall_chance" = 0,
-		"embedded_pain_chance" = 0,
-		"embedded_ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE,  //never hurts once it's in you
-	)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/tongue_spike/chem
 	/// Whether the tongue's already embedded in a target once before
 	var/embedded_once_alread = FALSE

+/datum/embed_data/tongue_spike/chem
+	pain_mult = 0
+	pain_chance = 0
+
 /obj/item/hardened_spike/chem/embedded(mob/living/carbon/human/embedded_mob)
 	. = ..()
 	if(embedded_once_alread)
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -163,8 +163,10 @@
 	///the icon to indicate this object is being dragged
 	mouse_drag_pointer = MOUSE_ACTIVE_POINTER

-	///Does it embed and if yes, what kind of embed
-	var/list/embedding
+	/// Does it embed and if yes, what kind of embed
+	var/embed_type
+	/// Stores embedding data
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data

 	///for flags such as [GLASSESCOVERSEYES]
 	var/flags_cover = 0
@@ -263,8 +265,8 @@
 	add_weapon_description()

 	SEND_GLOBAL_SIGNAL(COMSIG_GLOB_NEW_ITEM, src)
-	if(LAZYLEN(embedding))
-		updateEmbedding()
+	if(get_embed())
+		AddElement(/datum/element/embed)

 	setup_reskinning()

@@ -1246,9 +1248,11 @@
 	return owner.dropItemToGround(src)

 ///Does the current embedding var meet the criteria for being harmless? Namely, does it have a pain multiplier and jostle pain mult of 0? If so, return true.
-/obj/item/proc/isEmbedHarmless()
-	if(embedding)
-		return !isnull(embedding["pain_mult"]) && !isnull(embedding["jostle_pain_mult"]) && embedding["pain_mult"] == 0 && embedding["jostle_pain_mult"] == 0
+/obj/item/proc/is_embed_harmless()
+	if (!get_embed())
+		return FALSE
+
+	return !isnull(embed_data.pain_mult) && !isnull(embed_data.jostle_pain_mult) && embed_data.pain_mult == 0 && embed_data.jostle_pain_mult == 0

 ///In case we want to do something special (like self delete) upon failing to embed in something.
 /obj/item/proc/failedEmbed()
@@ -1281,11 +1285,13 @@
 /obj/item/proc/tryEmbed(atom/target, forced=FALSE)
 	if(!isbodypart(target) && !iscarbon(target))
 		return NONE
-	if(!forced && !LAZYLEN(embedding))
+
+	if(!forced && !get_embed())
 		return NONE

 	if(SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_EMBED_TRY_FORCE, target = target, forced = forced))
 		return COMPONENT_EMBED_SUCCESS
+
 	failedEmbed()

 ///For when you want to disable an item's embedding capabilities (like transforming weapons and such), this proc will detach any active embed elements from it.
@@ -1293,29 +1299,6 @@
 	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_ITEM_DISABLE_EMBED)
 	return

-///For when you want to add/update the embedding on an item. Uses the vars in [/obj/item/var/embedding], and defaults to config values for values that aren't set. Will automatically detach previous embed elements on this item.
-/obj/item/proc/updateEmbedding()
-	SHOULD_CALL_PARENT(TRUE)
-
-	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE)
-	if(!LAZYLEN(embedding))
-		disableEmbedding()
-		return
-
-	AddElement(/datum/element/embed,\
-		embed_chance = (!isnull(embedding["embed_chance"]) ? embedding["embed_chance"] : EMBED_CHANCE),\
-		fall_chance = (!isnull(embedding["fall_chance"]) ? embedding["fall_chance"] : EMBEDDED_ITEM_FALLOUT),\
-		pain_chance = (!isnull(embedding["pain_chance"]) ? embedding["pain_chance"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_CHANCE),\
-		pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["pain_mult"]) ? embedding["pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		remove_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["remove_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["remove_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		rip_time = (!isnull(embedding["rip_time"]) ? embedding["rip_time"] : EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_TIME),\
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = (!isnull(embedding["ignore_throwspeed_threshold"]) ? embedding["ignore_throwspeed_threshold"] : FALSE),\
-		impact_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["impact_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["impact_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_IMPACT_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		jostle_chance = (!isnull(embedding["jostle_chance"]) ? embedding["jostle_chance"] : EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_CHANCE),\
-		jostle_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["jostle_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["jostle_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		pain_stam_pct = (!isnull(embedding["pain_stam_pct"]) ? embedding["pain_stam_pct"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_STAM_PCT))
-	return TRUE
-
 /// How many different types of mats will be counted in a bite?
 #define MAX_MATS_PER_BITE 2

@@ -1733,6 +1716,18 @@
 		SEND_SIGNAL(loc, COMSIG_ATOM_CONTENTS_WEIGHT_CLASS_CHANGED, src, old_w_class, new_w_class)
 	return TRUE

+/// Fetches embedding data
+/obj/item/proc/get_embed()
+	RETURN_TYPE(/datum/embed_data)
+	return embed_type ? (embed_data ||= get_embed_by_type(embed_type)) : null
+
+/obj/item/proc/set_embed(datum/embed_data/embed)
+	if(embed_data == embed)
+		return
+	if(!GLOB.embed_by_type[embed_data?.type])
+		qdel(embed_data)
+	embed_data = ispath(embed) ? get_embed_by_type(armor) : embed
+	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE)

 /**
 * Returns the atom(either itself or an internal module) that will interact/attack the target on behalf of us
--- a/code/game/objects/items/grenades/plastic.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/grenades/plastic.dm
@@ -145,9 +145,8 @@
 		var/obj/item/thrown_weapon = bomb_target
 		thrown_weapon.throw_speed = max(1, (thrown_weapon.throw_speed - 3))
 		thrown_weapon.throw_range = max(1, (thrown_weapon.throw_range - 3))
-		if(thrown_weapon.embedding)
-			thrown_weapon.embedding["embed_chance"] = 0
-			thrown_weapon.updateEmbedding()
+		if(thrown_weapon.get_embed())
+			thrown_weapon.set_embed(thrown_weapon.get_embed().generate_with_values(embed_chance = 0))
 	else if(isliving(bomb_target))
 		plastic_overlay.layer = FLOAT_LAYER

--- a/code/game/objects/items/knives.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/knives.dm
@@ -124,13 +124,19 @@
 	icon_state = "buckknife"
 	worn_icon_state = "buckknife"
 	desc = "A military combat utility survival knife."
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 65, "fall_chance" = 10, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/combat_knife
 	force = 20
 	throwforce = 20
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "cuts")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "cut")
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_MASK

+/datum/embed_data/combat_knife
+	pain_mult = 4
+	embed_chance = 65
+	fall_chance = 10
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/knife/combat/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/knockoff, 90, list(BODY_ZONE_PRECISE_MOUTH), slot_flags) //90% to knock off when wearing a mask
@@ -155,7 +161,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/stabby.dmi'
 	icon_state = "survivalknife"
 	worn_icon_state = "survivalknife"
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 35, "fall_chance" = 10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/combat_knife/weak
 	desc = "A hunting grade survival knife."
 	force = 15
 	throwforce = 15
@@ -169,13 +175,16 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
 	desc = "A sharpened bone. The bare minimum in survival."
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 35, "fall_chance" = 10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/combat_knife/weak
 	obj_flags = parent_type::obj_flags & ~CONDUCTS_ELECTRICITY
 	slot_flags = NONE
 	force = 15
 	throwforce = 15
 	custom_materials = null

+/datum/embed_data/combat_knife/weak
+	embed_chance = 35
+
 /obj/item/knife/combat/cyborg
 	name = "cyborg knife"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_cyborg.dmi'
--- a/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
@@ -113,13 +113,9 @@
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	if(active)
-		if(embedding)
-			updateEmbedding()
 		heat = active_heat
 		START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	else
-		if(embedding)
-			disableEmbedding()
 		heat = initial(heat)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)

@@ -173,6 +169,10 @@
 	return (BRUTELOSS|FIRELOSS)

 /// Energy swords.
+/datum/embed_data/esword
+	embed_chance = 75
+	impact_pain_mult = 10
+
 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword
 	name = "energy sword"
 	desc = "May the force be within you."
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@
 	armour_penetration = 35
 	block_chance = 50
 	block_sound = 'sound/weapons/block_blade.ogg'
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 75, "impact_pain_mult" = 10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/esword

 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK, damage_type = BRUTE)
 	if(!HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_TRANSFORM_ACTIVE))
--- a/code/game/objects/items/robot/items/food.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/robot/items/food.dm
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@
 	icon_state = "gumball"
 	damage = 0
 	speed = 0.5
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/gumball/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -219,29 +219,30 @@
 	icon_state = "lollipop_1"
 	damage = 0
 	speed = 0.5
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	var/head_color

 /obj/projectile/bullet/lollipop/harmful
-	embedding = list(
-		embed_chance = 35,
-		fall_chance = 2,
-		jostle_chance = 0,
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE,
-		pain_stam_pct = 0.5,
-		pain_mult = 3,
-		rip_time = 10,
-	)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/lollipop
 	damage = 10
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/food/lollipop/cyborg
 	embed_falloff_tile = 0

+/datum/embed_data/lollipop
+	embed_chance = 35
+	fall_chance = 2
+	jostle_chance = 0
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.5
+	pain_mult = 3
+	rip_time = 10
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/lollipop/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	var/mutable_appearance/head = mutable_appearance('icons/obj/weapons/guns/projectiles.dmi', "lollipop_2")
 	head.color = head_color = rgb(rand(0, 255), rand(0, 255), rand(0, 255))
 	add_overlay(head)
-	if(!embedding)
+	if(!embed_type)
 		AddElement(/datum/element/projectile_drop, /obj/item/food/lollipop/cyborg)
 	RegisterSignals(src, list(COMSIG_PROJECTILE_ON_SPAWN_DROP, COMSIG_PROJECTILE_ON_SPAWN_EMBEDDED), PROC_REF(handle_drop))

--- a/code/game/objects/items/shrapnel.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/shrapnel.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,7 @@
 	name = "bullet"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/guns/ammo.dmi'
 	icon_state = "s-casing"
-	embedding = null // embedding vars are taken from the projectile itself
-
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/shrapnel
 	name = "flying shrapnel shard"
@@ -34,7 +33,12 @@
 	ignore_range_hit_prone_targets = TRUE
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	wound_bonus = 30
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=70, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, fall_chance=1)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/shrapnel
+
+/datum/embed_data/shrapnel
+	embed_chance = 70
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	fall_chance = 1

 /obj/projectile/bullet/shrapnel/short_range
 	range = 5
@@ -70,7 +74,17 @@
 	ricochet_incidence_leeway = 0
 	embed_falloff_tile = -2
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/shrapnel/stingball
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=55, fall_chance=2, jostle_chance=7, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.7, pain_mult=3, jostle_pain_mult=3, rip_time=15)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/stingball
+
+/datum/embed_data/stingball
+	embed_chance = 55
+	fall_chance = 2
+	jostle_chance = 7
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.7
+	pain_mult = 3
+	jostle_pain_mult = 3
+	rip_time = 15

 /obj/projectile/bullet/pellet/stingball/on_ricochet(atom/A)
 	hit_prone_targets = TRUE // ducking will save you from the first wave, but not the rebounds
@@ -92,10 +106,20 @@
 	ricochets_max = 2
 	ricochet_chance = 140
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/shrapnel/capmine
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=90, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=7, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.7, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=15)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/capmine
 	wound_falloff_tile = 0
 	embed_falloff_tile = 0

+/datum/embed_data/capmine
+	embed_chance = 90
+	fall_chance = 3
+	jostle_chance = 7
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.7
+	pain_mult = 5
+	jostle_pain_mult = 6
+	rip_time = 15
+
 /obj/item/shrapnel/capmine
 	name = "\improper AP shrapnel shard"
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron= SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.5)
--- a/code/game/objects/items/spear.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/spear.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	throwforce = 20
 	throw_speed = 4
 	demolition_mod = 0.75
-	embedding = list("impact_pain_mult" = 2, "remove_pain_mult" = 4, "jostle_chance" = 2.5)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/spear
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = HALF_SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT, /datum/material/glass= HALF_SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 2)
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
@@ -32,6 +32,11 @@
 	/// How much damage to do wielded
 	var/force_wielded = 18

+/datum/embed_data/spear
+	impact_pain_mult = 2
+	remove_pain_mult = 4
+	jostle_chance = 2.5
+
 /datum/armor/item_spear
 	fire = 50
 	acid = 30
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm
@@ -33,13 +33,16 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(rod_recipes, list ( \
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "bludgeons", "whacks")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/gun/general/grenade_launch.ogg'
-	embedding = list(embed_chance = 50)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rods
 	novariants = TRUE
 	matter_amount = 2
 	cost = HALF_SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT
 	source = /datum/robot_energy_storage/material/iron
 	merge_type = /obj/item/stack/rods

+/datum/embed_data/rods
+	embed_chance = 50
+
 /obj/item/stack/rods/suicide_act(mob/living/carbon/user)
 	user.visible_message(span_suicide("[user] begins to stuff \the [src] down [user.p_their()] throat! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!"))//it looks like theyre ur mum
 	return BRUTELOSS
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/glass.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/glass.dm
@@ -293,7 +293,16 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(plastitaniumglass_recipes, list(
 	var/shiv_type = /obj/item/knife/shiv
 	var/craft_time = 3.5 SECONDS
 	var/obj/item/stack/sheet/weld_material = /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 65)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/shard
+
+/datum/embed_data/shard
+	embed_chance = 65
+
+/datum/embed_data/glass_candy
+	embed_chance = 100
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	impact_pain_mult = 1
+	pain_chance = 5

 /datum/armor/item_shard
 	melee = 100
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tape.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tape.dm
@@ -14,12 +14,17 @@
 	grind_results = list(/datum/reagent/cellulose = 5)
 	splint_factor = 0.65
 	merge_type = /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape
-	var/list/conferred_embed = EMBED_HARMLESS
+	var/conferred_embed = /datum/embed_data/sticky_tape
 	///The tape type you get when ripping off a piece of tape.
 	var/obj/tape_gag = /obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/tape
 	greyscale_config = /datum/greyscale_config/tape
 	greyscale_colors = "#B2B2B2#BD6A62"

+/datum/embed_data/sticky_tape
+	pain_mult = 0
+	jostle_pain_mult = 0
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = 0
+
 /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/attack_hand(mob/user, list/modifiers)
 	if(user.get_inactive_held_item() == src)
 		if(is_zero_amount(delete_if_zero = TRUE))
@@ -43,7 +48,7 @@
 	if(!isitem(target))
 		return NONE

-	if(target.embedding && target.embedding == conferred_embed)
+	if(target.get_embed()?.type == conferred_embed)
 		to_chat(user, span_warning("[target] is already coated in [src]!"))
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING

@@ -60,12 +65,11 @@
 			user.put_in_hands(O)
 			return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS

-		if(target.embedding && target.embedding == conferred_embed)
+		if(target.get_embed() && target.get_embed().type == conferred_embed)
 			to_chat(user, span_warning("[target] is already coated in [src]!"))
 			return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING

-		target.embedding = conferred_embed
-		target.updateEmbedding()
+		target.set_embed(conferred_embed)
 		to_chat(user, span_notice("You finish wrapping [target] with [src]."))
 		target.name = "[prefix] [target.name]"

@@ -80,34 +84,44 @@
 	singular_name = "super sticky tape"
 	desc = "Quite possibly the most mischevious substance in the galaxy. Use with extreme lack of caution."
 	prefix = "super sticky"
-	conferred_embed = EMBED_HARMLESS_SUPERIOR
+	conferred_embed = /datum/embed_data/sticky_tape/super
 	splint_factor = 0.4
 	merge_type = /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/super
 	greyscale_colors = "#4D4D4D#75433F"
 	tape_gag = /obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/tape/super

+/datum/embed_data/sticky_tape/super
+	embed_chance = 100
+	fall_chance = 0.1
+
 /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/pointy
 	name = "pointy tape"
 	singular_name = "pointy tape"
 	desc = "Used for sticking to things for sticking said things inside people."
 	icon_state = "tape_spikes"
 	prefix = "pointy"
-	conferred_embed = EMBED_POINTY
+	conferred_embed = /datum/embed_data/pointy_tape
 	merge_type = /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/pointy
 	greyscale_config = /datum/greyscale_config/tape/spikes
 	greyscale_colors = "#E64539#808080#AD2F45"
 	tape_gag = /obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/tape/pointy

+/datum/embed_data/pointy_tape
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/pointy/super
 	name = "super pointy tape"
 	singular_name = "super pointy tape"
 	desc = "You didn't know tape could look so sinister. Welcome to Space Station 13."
 	prefix = "super pointy"
-	conferred_embed = EMBED_POINTY_SUPERIOR
+	conferred_embed = /datum/embed_data/pointy_tape/super
 	merge_type = /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/pointy/super
 	greyscale_colors = "#8C0A00#4F4F4F#300008"
 	tape_gag = /obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/tape/pointy/super

+/datum/embed_data/pointy_tape/super
+	embed_chance = 100
+
 /obj/item/stack/sticky_tape/surgical
 	name = "surgical tape"
 	singular_name = "surgical tape"
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tail_pin.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tail_pin.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_speed = 1
-	embedding = EMBED_HARMLESS
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron= HALF_SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("pokes", "jabs", "pins the tail on")
@@ -15,6 +14,12 @@
 	sharpness = SHARP_POINTY
 	max_integrity = 200
 	layer = CORGI_ASS_PIN_LAYER
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/corgi_pin
+
+/datum/embed_data/corgi_pin
+	pain_chance = 0
+	jostle_pain_mult = 0
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE

 /obj/item/poster/tail_board
 	name = "party game poster"
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 2
 	throwforce = 10 //10 + 2 (WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL) * 4 (EMBEDDED_IMPACT_PAIN_MULTIPLIER) = 18 damage on hit due to guaranteed embedding
 	throw_speed = 4
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 100, "fall_chance" = 0)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/throwing_star
 	armour_penetration = 40

 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
@@ -395,11 +395,22 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron= SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 5, /datum/material/glass= SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 5)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF

+/datum/embed_data/throwing_star
+	pain_mult = 4
+	embed_chance = 100
+	fall_chance = 0
+
 /obj/item/throwing_star/stamina
 	name = "shock throwing star"
 	desc = "An aerodynamic disc designed to cause excruciating pain when stuck inside fleeing targets, hopefully without causing fatal harm."
 	throwforce = 5
-	embedding = list("pain_chance" = 5, "embed_chance" = 100, "fall_chance" = 0, "jostle_chance" = 10, "pain_stam_pct" = 0.8, "jostle_pain_mult" = 3)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/throwing_star/stamina
+
+/datum/embed_data/throwing_star/stamina
+	pain_mult = 5
+	jostle_chance = 10
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.8
+	jostle_pain_mult = 3

 /obj/item/throwing_star/toy
 	name = "toy throwing star"
@@ -407,7 +418,11 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	sharpness = NONE
 	force = 0
 	throwforce = 0
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 0, "jostle_pain_mult" = 0, "embed_chance" = 100, "fall_chance" = 0)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/throwing_star/toy
+
+/datum/embed_data/throwing_star/toy
+	pain_mult = 0
+	jostle_pain_mult = 0

 /obj/item/switchblade
 	name = "switchblade"
@@ -1082,7 +1097,7 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 25
 	throw_speed = 4
 	attack_speed = CLICK_CD_HYPER_RAPID
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 100)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/hfr_blade
 	block_chance = 25
 	block_sound = 'sound/weapons/parry.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
@@ -1097,6 +1112,9 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	/// The previous target we attacked
 	var/datum/weakref/previous_target

+/datum/embed_data/hfr_blade
+	embed_chance = 100
+
 /obj/item/highfrequencyblade/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/two_handed, \
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clown_ops/clown_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clown_ops/clown_weapons.dm
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	force = 0
 	throwforce = 0
 	hitsound = null
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	light_color = COLOR_YELLOW
 	sword_color_icon = "bananium"
 	active_heat = 0
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/structures/carving_knife.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/structures/carving_knife.dm
@@ -15,15 +15,7 @@
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "rends")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "rend")
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/rune_shatter)
-	embedding = list(
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE,
-		embed_chance = 75,
-		jostle_chance = 2,
-		jostle_pain_mult = 5,
-		pain_stam_pct = 0.4,
-		pain_mult = 3,
-		rip_time = 15,
-	)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rune_carver

 	/// Whether we're currently drawing a rune
 	var/drawing = FALSE
@@ -34,6 +26,15 @@
 	/// Turfs that you cannot draw carvings on
 	var/static/list/blacklisted_turfs = typecacheof(list(/turf/open/space, /turf/open/openspace, /turf/open/lava))

+/datum/embed_data/rune_carver
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	embed_chance = 75
+	jostle_chance = 2
+	jostle_pain_mult = 5
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.4
+	pain_mult = 3
+	rip_time = 15
+
 /obj/item/melee/rune_carver/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!IS_HERETIC_OR_MONSTER(user) && !isobserver(user))
--- a/code/modules/events/wizard/embeddies.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/wizard/embeddies.dm
@@ -43,9 +43,12 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(global_funny_embedding, /datum/global_funny_embedding)
 * Makes every item in the world embed when thrown, but also hooks into global signals for new items created to also bless them with embed-ability(??).
 */
 /datum/global_funny_embedding
-	var/embed_type = EMBED_POINTY
+	var/embed_type = /datum/embed_data/global_funny
 	var/prefix = "error"

+/datum/embed_data/global_funny
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+
 /datum/global_funny_embedding/New()
 	. = ..()
 	//second operation takes MUCH longer, so lets set up signals first.
@@ -61,11 +64,11 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(global_funny_embedding, /datum/global_funny_embedding)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER

 	// this proc says it's for initializing components, but we're initializing elements too because it's you and me against the world >:)
-	if(LAZYLEN(created_item.embedding))
-		return //already embeds to some degree, so whatever 🐀
-	created_item.embedding = embed_type
+	if(created_item.get_embed())
+		return //already embeds to some degree, so whatever // No rat allowed
+
 	created_item.name = "[prefix] [created_item.name]"
-	created_item.updateEmbedding()
+	created_item.set_embed(embed_type)

 /**
 * ### handle_current_items
@@ -77,17 +80,20 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(global_funny_embedding, /datum/global_funny_embedding)
 		CHECK_TICK
 		if(!(embed_item.flags_1 & INITIALIZED_1))
 			continue
-		if(!embed_item.embedding)
-			embed_item.embedding = embed_type
-			embed_item.updateEmbedding()
+		if(embed_item.get_embed())
+			continue
+		embed_item.set_embed(embed_type)
 		embed_item.name = "[prefix] [embed_item.name]"

 ///everything will be... POINTY!!!!
 /datum/global_funny_embedding/pointy
-	embed_type = EMBED_POINTY
 	prefix = "pointy"

 ///everything will be... sticky? sure, why not
 /datum/global_funny_embedding/sticky
-	embed_type = EMBED_HARMLESS
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/global_funny/sticky
 	prefix = "sticky"
+
+/datum/embed_data/global_funny/sticky
+	pain_mult = 0
+	jostle_pain_mult = 0
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	block_chance = 0
 	throwforce = 0
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	sword_color_icon = null

 	active_throwforce = 0
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
@@ -478,13 +478,18 @@
 	throwforce = 15
 	throw_speed = 4
 	throw_range = 7
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 35, "fall_chance" = 10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/hatchet
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT*7.5)
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "tear", "lacerate", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

+/datum/embed_data/hatchet
+	pain_mult = 4
+	embed_chance = 35
+	fall_chance = 10
+
 /obj/item/hatchet/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, \
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/plant_genes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/plant_genes.dm
@@ -859,12 +859,15 @@
 		return

 	var/obj/item/seeds/our_seed = our_plant.get_plant_seed()
-	if(our_seed.get_gene(/datum/plant_gene/trait/stinging))
-		our_plant.embedding = EMBED_POINTY
-	else
-		our_plant.embedding = EMBED_HARMLESS
-	our_plant.updateEmbedding()
 	our_plant.throwforce = (our_seed.potency/20)
+	if (!our_plant.get_embed())
+		return
+
+	if(our_seed.get_gene(/datum/plant_gene/trait/stinging))
+		our_plant.set_embed(our_plant.get_embed().generate_with_values(ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE))
+		return
+
+	our_plant.set_embed(our_plant.get_embed().generate_with_values(ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE, pain_mult = 0, jostle_pain_mult = 0))

 /**
 * This trait automatically heats up the plant's chemical contents when harvested.
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defense.dm
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@
 				// this way, we only visibly try to examine ourselves if we have something embedded, otherwise we'll still hug ourselves :)
 				visible_message(span_notice("[src] examines [p_them()]self."), \
 					span_notice("You check yourself for shrapnel."))
-			if(I.isEmbedHarmless())
+			if(I.is_embed_harmless())
 				to_chat(src, "\t <a href='?src=[REF(src)];embedded_object=[REF(I)];embedded_limb=[REF(LB)]' class='warning'>There is \a [I] stuck to your [LB.name]!</a>")
 			else
 				to_chat(src, "\t <a href='?src=[REF(src)];embedded_object=[REF(I)];embedded_limb=[REF(LB)]' class='warning'>There is \a [I] embedded in your [LB.name]!</a>")
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/examine.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	var/list/msg = list("<span class='warning'>")
 	for(var/obj/item/bodypart/bodypart as anything in bodyparts)
 		for(var/obj/item/embedded_item as anything in bodypart.embedded_objects)
-			if(embedded_item.isEmbedHarmless())
+			if(embedded_item.is_embed_harmless())
 				msg += "<B>[t_He] [t_has] [icon2html(embedded_item, user)] \a [embedded_item] stuck to [t_his] [bodypart.name]!</B>\n"
 			else
 				msg += "<B>[t_He] [t_has] [icon2html(embedded_item, user)] \a [embedded_item] embedded in [t_his] [bodypart.name]!</B>\n"
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@
 			disabled += body_part
 		missing -= body_part.body_zone
 		for(var/obj/item/I in body_part.embedded_objects)
-			if(I.isEmbedHarmless())
+			if(I.is_embed_harmless())
 				msg += "<B>[t_He] [t_has] [icon2html(I, user)] \a [I] stuck to [t_his] [body_part.name]!</B>\n"
 			else
 				msg += "<B>[t_He] [t_has] [icon2html(I, user)] \a [I] embedded in [t_his] [body_part.name]!</B>\n"
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/ooze.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/ooze.dm
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@
 	name = "mending globule"
 	icon_state = "glob_projectile"
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/mending_globule
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 100, ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE, "pain_mult" = 0, "jostle_pain_mult" = 0, "fall_chance" = 0.5)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/mending_globule
 	damage = 0

 ///This item is what is embedded into the mob, and actually handles healing of mending globules
@@ -384,10 +384,17 @@
 	desc = "It somehow heals those who touch it."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/science/vatgrowing.dmi'
 	icon_state = "globule"
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 100, ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE, "pain_mult" = 0, "jostle_pain_mult" = 0, "fall_chance" = 0.5)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/mending_globule
 	var/obj/item/bodypart/bodypart
 	var/heals_left = 35

+/datum/embed_data/mending_globule
+	embed_chance = 100
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_mult = 0
+	jostle_pain_mult = 0
+	fall_chance = 0.5
+
 /obj/item/mending_globule/Destroy()
 	. = ..()
 	bodypart = null
--- a/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_supply.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_supply.dm
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@
 	light_range = 1
 	light_power = 1
 	light_color = COLOR_LIGHT_ORANGE
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/mining_bomb/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	var/degrees = 0
 	var/font = PEN_FONT
 	var/requires_gravity = TRUE // can you use this to write in zero-g
-	embedding = list(embed_chance = 50)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/pen
 	sharpness = SHARP_POINTY
 	var/dart_insert_icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/guns/toy.dmi'
 	var/dart_insert_casing_icon_state = "overlay_pen"
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@
 	/// If this pen can be clicked in order to retract it
 	var/can_click = TRUE

+/datum/embed_data/pen
+	embed_chance = 50
+
 /obj/item/pen/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/dart_insert, \
@@ -86,7 +89,7 @@
 	return list(
 		"damage" = max(5, throwforce),
 		"speed" = max(0, throw_speed - 3),
-		"embedding" = embedding,
+		"embedding" = get_embed(),
 		"armour_penetration" = armour_penetration,
 		"wound_bonus" = wound_bonus,
 		"bare_wound_bonus" = bare_wound_bonus,
@@ -191,7 +194,7 @@
 		"Black and Silver" = "pen-fountain-b",
 		"Command Blue" = "pen-fountain-cb"
 	)
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 75)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/pen/captain
 	dart_insert_casing_icon_state = "overlay_fountainpen_gold"
 	dart_insert_projectile_icon_state = "overlay_fountainpen_gold_proj"
 	var/list/overlay_reskin = list(
@@ -202,6 +205,9 @@
 		"Command Blue" = "overlay_fountainpen_gold"
 	)

+/datum/embed_data/pen/captain
+	embed_chance = 50
+
 /obj/item/pen/fountain/captain/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, \
@@ -414,7 +420,7 @@
 		inhand_icon_state = hidden_icon
 		lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_lefthand.dmi'
 		righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
-		embedding = list(embed_chance = 100) // Rule of cool
+		set_embed(/datum/embed_data/edagger_active)
 	else
 		name = initial(name)
 		desc = initial(desc)
@@ -422,15 +428,17 @@
 		inhand_icon_state = initial(inhand_icon_state)
 		lefthand_file = initial(lefthand_file)
 		righthand_file = initial(righthand_file)
-		embedding = list(embed_chance = EMBED_CHANCE)
+		set_embed(embed_type)

-	updateEmbedding()
 	if(user)
 		balloon_alert(user, "[hidden_name] [active ? "active" : "concealed"]")
 	playsound(src, active ? 'sound/weapons/saberon.ogg' : 'sound/weapons/saberoff.ogg', 5, TRUE)
 	set_light_on(active)
 	return COMPONENT_NO_DEFAULT_MESSAGE

+/datum/embed_data/edagger_active
+	embed_chance = 100
+
 /obj/item/pen/edagger/proc/on_scan(datum/source, mob/user, list/extra_data)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 	LAZYADD(extra_data[DETSCAN_CATEGORY_ILLEGAL], "Hard-light generator detected.")
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm
@@ -33,16 +33,17 @@
 	speed = 1
 	range = 25
 	shrapnel_type = null
-	embedding = list(
-		embed_chance = 90,
-		fall_chance = 2,
-		jostle_chance = 2,
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE,
-		pain_stam_pct = 0.5,
-		pain_mult = 3,
-		jostle_pain_mult = 3,
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/arrow
+
+/datum/embed_data/arrow
+	embed_chance = 90
+	fall_chance = 2
+	jostle_chance = 2
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.5
+	pain_mult = 3
+	jostle_pain_mult = 3
 	rip_time = 1 SECONDS
-	)

 /// holy arrows
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/arrow/holy
@@ -99,7 +100,7 @@
 	desc = "THE UNMATCHED POWER OF THE SUN"
 	icon_state = "holy_arrow_projectile"
 	damage = 20
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/arrow/blazing/on_hit(atom/target, blocked, pierce_hit)
 	. = ..()
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -191,7 +191,9 @@
 	///If defined, on hit we create an item of this type then call hitby() on the hit target with this, mainly used for embedding items (bullets) in targets
 	var/shrapnel_type
 	///If we have a shrapnel_type defined, these embedding stats will be passed to the spawned shrapnel type, which will roll for embedding on the target
-	var/list/embedding
+	var/embed_type
+	///Saves embedding data
+	var/datum/embed_data/embed_data
 	///If TRUE, hit mobs, even if they are lying on the floor and are not our target within MAX_RANGE_HIT_PRONE_TARGETS tiles
 	var/hit_prone_targets = FALSE
 	///if TRUE, ignores the range of MAX_RANGE_HIT_PRONE_TARGETS tiles of hit_prone_targets
@@ -218,8 +220,8 @@
 /obj/projectile/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	decayedRange = range
-	if(embedding)
-		updateEmbedding()
+	if(get_embed())
+		AddElement(/datum/element/embed)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/connect_loc, projectile_connections)

 /obj/projectile/proc/Range()
@@ -227,8 +229,8 @@
 	if(wound_bonus != CANT_WOUND)
 		wound_bonus += wound_falloff_tile
 		bare_wound_bonus = max(0, bare_wound_bonus + wound_falloff_tile)
-	if(embedding)
-		embedding["embed_chance"] += embed_falloff_tile
+	if(get_embed())
+		set_embed(embed_data.generate_with_values(embed_data.embed_chance + embed_falloff_tile)) // Should be rewritten in projecitle refactor
 	if(damage_falloff_tile && damage >= 0)
 		damage += damage_falloff_tile
 	if(stamina_falloff_tile && stamina >= 0)
@@ -1130,26 +1132,6 @@
 /obj/projectile/experience_pressure_difference()
 	return

-///Like [/obj/item/proc/updateEmbedding] but for projectiles instead, call this when you want to add embedding or update the stats on the embedding element
-/obj/projectile/proc/updateEmbedding()
-	if(!shrapnel_type || !LAZYLEN(embedding))
-		return
-
-	AddElement(/datum/element/embed,\
-		embed_chance = (!isnull(embedding["embed_chance"]) ? embedding["embed_chance"] : EMBED_CHANCE),\
-		fall_chance = (!isnull(embedding["fall_chance"]) ? embedding["fall_chance"] : EMBEDDED_ITEM_FALLOUT),\
-		pain_chance = (!isnull(embedding["pain_chance"]) ? embedding["pain_chance"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_CHANCE),\
-		pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["pain_mult"]) ? embedding["pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		remove_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["remove_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["remove_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		rip_time = (!isnull(embedding["rip_time"]) ? embedding["rip_time"] : EMBEDDED_UNSAFE_REMOVAL_TIME),\
-		ignore_throwspeed_threshold = (!isnull(embedding["ignore_throwspeed_threshold"]) ? embedding["ignore_throwspeed_threshold"] : FALSE),\
-		impact_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["impact_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["impact_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_IMPACT_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		jostle_chance = (!isnull(embedding["jostle_chance"]) ? embedding["jostle_chance"] : EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_CHANCE),\
-		jostle_pain_mult = (!isnull(embedding["jostle_pain_mult"]) ? embedding["jostle_pain_mult"] : EMBEDDED_JOSTLE_PAIN_MULTIPLIER),\
-		pain_stam_pct = (!isnull(embedding["pain_stam_pct"]) ? embedding["pain_stam_pct"] : EMBEDDED_PAIN_STAM_PCT),\
-		projectile_payload = shrapnel_type)
-	return TRUE
-
 /**
 * Is this projectile considered "hostile"?
 *
@@ -1169,7 +1151,7 @@

 ///Checks if the projectile can embed into someone
 /obj/projectile/proc/can_embed_into(atom/hit)
-	return embedding && shrapnel_type && iscarbon(hit) && !HAS_TRAIT(hit, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE)
+	return get_embed() && shrapnel_type && iscarbon(hit) && !HAS_TRAIT(hit, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE)

 /// Reflects the projectile off of something
 /obj/projectile/proc/reflect(atom/hit_atom)
@@ -1212,3 +1194,16 @@
 	bullet.preparePixelProjectile(target, src)
 	bullet.fire()
 	return bullet
+
+/// Fetches embedding data
+/obj/projectile/proc/get_embed()
+	return embed_type ? (embed_data ||= get_embed_by_type(embed_type)) : null
+
+/obj/projectile/proc/set_embed(datum/embed_data/embed)
+	if(embed_data == embed)
+		return
+	// GLOB.embed_by_type stores shared "default" embedding values of datums
+	// Dynamically generated embeds use the base class and thus are not present in there, and should be qdeleted upon being discarded
+	if(!isnull(embed_data) && !GLOB.embed_by_type[embed_data.type])
+		qdel(embed_data)
+	embed_data = ispath(embed) ? get_embed_by_type(armor) : embed
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	sharpness = SHARP_POINTY
 	impact_effect_type = /obj/effect/temp_visual/impact_effect
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/shrapnel/bullet
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=20, fall_chance=2, jostle_chance=0, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.5, pain_mult=3, rip_time=10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet
 	wound_bonus = 0
 	wound_falloff_tile = -5
 	embed_falloff_tile = -3
@@ -16,3 +16,12 @@
 /obj/projectile/bullet/smite
 	name = "divine retribution"
 	damage = 10
+
+/datum/embed_data/bullet
+	embed_chance=20
+	fall_chance=2
+	jostle_chance=0
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.5
+	pain_mult=3
+	rip_time=10
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/_incendiary.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/_incendiary.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSMOB
 	sharpness = NONE
 	shrapnel_type = null
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	impact_effect_type = null
 	suppressed = SUPPRESSED_VERY
 	damage_type = BURN
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	dismemberment = 0
 	paralyze = 5 SECONDS
 	stutter = 20 SECONDS
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	hitsound = 'sound/effects/meteorimpact.ogg'
 	hitsound_wall = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
 	/// If our cannonball hits something, it reduces the damage by this value.
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "dart"
 	icon_state = "cbbolt"
 	damage = 6
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null
 	var/inject_flags = null

--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dnainjector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dnainjector.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/dnainjector/injector
 	damage = 5
 	hitsound_wall = SFX_SHATTER
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/dnainjector/on_hit(atom/target, blocked = 0, pierce_hit)
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/foam_dart.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/foam_dart.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	base_icon_state = "foamdart"
 	range = 10
 	shrapnel_type = null
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	var/modified = FALSE
 	var/obj/item/pen/pen = null

--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/grenade.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/grenade.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	desc = "USE A WEEL GUN"
 	icon_state= "bolter"
 	damage = 60
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/a40mm/on_hit(atom/target, blocked = 0, pierce_hit)
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/junk.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/junk.dm
@@ -4,11 +4,21 @@
 	name = "junk bullet"
 	icon_state = "trashball"
 	damage = 30
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=15, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=4, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet_junk
 	var/bane_mob_biotypes = MOB_ROBOTIC
 	var/bane_multiplier = 1.5
 	var/bane_added_damage = 0

+/datum/embed_data/bullet_junk
+	embed_chance=15
+	fall_chance=3
+	jostle_chance=4
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=5
+	jostle_pain_mult=6
+	rip_time=10
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/junk/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = bane_mob_biotypes, target_type = /mob/living, damage_multiplier = bane_multiplier, added_damage = bane_added_damage, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
@@ -28,7 +38,7 @@
 	name = "bundle of live electrical parts"
 	icon_state = "tesla_projectile"
 	damage = 15
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null
 	bane_multiplier = 3

@@ -49,10 +59,20 @@
 	name = "junk ripper bullet"
 	icon_state = "redtrac"
 	damage = 10
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=100, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=4, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet_junk_ripper
 	wound_bonus = 10
 	bare_wound_bonus = 30

+/datum/embed_data/bullet_junk_ripper
+	embed_chance=100
+	fall_chance=3
+	jostle_chance=4
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=5
+	jostle_pain_mult=6
+	rip_time=10
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/junk/reaper
 	name = "junk reaper bullet"
 	tracer_type = /obj/effect/projectile/tracer/sniper
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/pistol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/pistol.dm
@@ -3,13 +3,23 @@
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c9mm
 	name = "9mm bullet"
 	damage = 30
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=15, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=4, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet_c9mm
+
+/datum/embed_data/bullet_c9mm
+	embed_chance=15
+	fall_chance=3
+	jostle_chance=4
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=5
+	jostle_pain_mult=6
+	rip_time=10

 /obj/projectile/bullet/c9mm/ap
 	name = "9mm armor-piercing bullet"
 	damage = 27
 	armour_penetration = 40
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/c9mm/hp
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/revolver.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/revolver.dm
@@ -21,9 +21,19 @@
 	ricochet_auto_aim_range = 3
 	wound_bonus = -20
 	bare_wound_bonus = 10
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=25, fall_chance=2, jostle_chance=2, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=3, jostle_pain_mult=5, rip_time=1 SECONDS)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet_c38
 	embed_falloff_tile = -4

+/datum/embed_data/bullet_c38
+	embed_chance=25
+	fall_chance=2
+	jostle_chance=2
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=3
+	jostle_pain_mult=5
+	rip_time=1 SECONDS
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c38/match
 	name = ".38 Match bullet"
 	ricochets_max = 4
@@ -45,7 +55,7 @@
 	ricochet_decay_damage = 0.8
 	shrapnel_type = null
 	sharpness = NONE
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 // premium .38 ammo from cargo, weak against armor, lower base damage, but excellent at embedding and causing slice wounds at close range
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c38/dumdum
@@ -56,10 +66,20 @@
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	wound_bonus = 20
 	bare_wound_bonus = 20
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=75, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=4, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=1 SECONDS)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/bullet_c38_dumdum
 	wound_falloff_tile = -5
 	embed_falloff_tile = -15

+/datum/embed_data/bullet_c38_dumdum
+	embed_chance=75
+	fall_chance=3
+	jostle_chance=4
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=5
+	jostle_pain_mult=6
+	rip_time=1 SECONDS
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c38/trac
 	name = ".38 TRAC bullet"
 	damage = 10
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/rifle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/rifle.dm
@@ -48,10 +48,20 @@
 	armour_penetration = 50
 	wound_bonus = -20
 	bare_wound_bonus = 80
-	embedding = list(embed_chance=100, fall_chance=3, jostle_chance=4, ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE, pain_stam_pct=0.4, pain_mult=5, jostle_pain_mult=6, rip_time=10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/harpoon
 	wound_falloff_tile = -5
 	shrapnel_type = null

+/datum/embed_data/harpoon
+	embed_chance=100
+	fall_chance=3
+	jostle_chance=4
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold=TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct=0.4
+	pain_mult=5
+	jostle_pain_mult=6
+	rip_time=10
+
 // Rebar (Rebar Crossbow)
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar
 	name = "rebar"
@@ -62,11 +72,21 @@
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	wound_bonus = -20
 	bare_wound_bonus = 20
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 60, "fall_chance" = 2, "jostle_chance" = 2, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE, "pain_stam_pct" = 0.4, "pain_mult" = 4, "jostle_pain_mult" = 2, "rip_time" = 10)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rebar
 	embed_falloff_tile = -5
 	wound_falloff_tile = -2
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar

+/datum/embed_data/rebar
+	embed_chance = 60
+	fall_chance = 2
+	jostle_chance = 2
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.4
+	pain_mult = 4
+	jostle_pain_mult = 2
+	rip_time = 10
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/proc/handle_drop(datum/source, obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/newcasing)

 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/syndie
@@ -78,10 +98,20 @@
 	armour_penetration = 20 //A bit better versus armor. Gets past anti laser armor or a vest, but doesnt wound proc on sec armor.
 	wound_bonus = 10
 	bare_wound_bonus = 20
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 80, "fall_chance" = 1, "jostle_chance" = 3, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE, "pain_stam_pct" = 0.4, "pain_mult" = 3, "jostle_pain_mult" = 2, "rip_time" = 14)
 	embed_falloff_tile = -3
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rebar_syndie
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/syndie

+/datum/embed_data/rebar_syndie
+	embed_chance = 80
+	fall_chance = 1
+	jostle_chance = 3
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.4
+	pain_mult = 3
+	jostle_pain_mult = 2
+	rip_time = 14
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/zaukerite
 	name = "zaukerite shard"
 	icon_state = "rebar_zaukerite"
@@ -93,10 +123,20 @@
 	armour_penetration = 20 // not nearly as good, as its not as sharp.
 	wound_bonus = 10
 	bare_wound_bonus = 40
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" =100, "fall_chance" = 0, "jostle_chance" = 5, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE, "pain_stam_pct" = 0.8, "pain_mult" = 6, "jostle_pain_mult" = 2, "rip_time" = 30)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rebar_zaukerite
 	embed_falloff_tile = 0 // very spiky.
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/zaukerite

+/datum/embed_data/rebar_zaukerite
+	embed_chance = 100
+	fall_chance = 0
+	jostle_chance = 5
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.8
+	pain_mult = 6
+	jostle_pain_mult = 2
+	rip_time = 30
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/hydrogen
 	name = "metallic hydrogen bolt"
 	icon_state = "rebar_hydrogen"
@@ -108,10 +148,20 @@
 	projectile_piercing = PASSMOB //felt this might have been a nice compromise for the lower damage for the difficulty of getting it
 	wound_bonus = -15
 	bare_wound_bonus = 10
-	embedding = list("embed_chance" = 50, "fall_chance" = 2, "jostle_chance" = 3, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE, "pain_stam_pct" = 0.6, "pain_mult" = 4, "jostle_pain_mult" = 2, "rip_time" =18)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/rebar_hydrogen
 	embed_falloff_tile = -3
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/hydrogen

+/datum/embed_data/rebar_hydrogen
+	embed_chance = 50
+	fall_chance = 2
+	jostle_chance = 3
+	ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE
+	pain_stam_pct = 0.6
+	pain_mult = 4
+	jostle_pain_mult = 2
+	rip_time =18
+
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/healium
 	name = "healium bolt"
 	icon_state = "rebar_healium"
@@ -122,7 +172,7 @@
 	armour_penetration = 100
 	wound_bonus = -100
 	bare_wound_bonus = -100
-	embedding = list(embed_chance = 0)
+	embed_type = null
 	embed_falloff_tile = -3
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/healium

@@ -139,7 +189,6 @@

 	return BULLET_ACT_HIT

-
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/supermatter
 	name = "supermatter bolt"
 	icon_state = "rebar_supermatter"
@@ -147,6 +196,7 @@
 	speed = 0.4
 	dismemberment = 0
 	damage_type = TOX
+	embed_type = null
 	armour_penetration = 100
 	shrapnel_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/rebar/supermatter

@@ -164,7 +214,6 @@

 	return BULLET_ACT_HIT

-
 /obj/projectile/bullet/rebar/supermatter/proc/dust_feedback(atom/target)
 	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/effects/supermatter.ogg', 10, TRUE)
 	visible_message(span_danger("[target] is hit by [src], turning [target.p_them()] to dust in a brilliant flash of light!"))
@@ -174,7 +223,7 @@
 	damage = 1 // It's a damn toy.
 	range = 10
 	shrapnel_type = null
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	name = "paper ball"
 	desc = "doink!"
 	damage_type = BRUTE
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	stamina = 55
 	wound_bonus = 20
 	sharpness = NONE
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/shotgun_beanbag/a40mm
 	name = "rubber slug"
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	range = 7
 	icon_state = "spark"
 	color = COLOR_YELLOW
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/shotgun_frag12
 	name ="frag12 slug"
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 	damage = 3
 	stamina = 11
 	sharpness = NONE
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	speed = 1.2
 	stamina_falloff_tile = -0.25
 	ricochets_max = 4
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 	name = "incapacitating pellet"
 	damage = 1
 	stamina = 6
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 // Mech Scattershot

--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/smg.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/smg.dm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 	name = "4.6x30mm armor-piercing bullet"
 	damage = 15
 	armour_penetration = 40
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/incendiary/c46x30mm
 	name = "4.6x30mm incendiary bullet"
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/special.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/service/hydroponics/harvest.dmi'
 	icon_state = "banana"
 	range = 200
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/honker/Initialize(mapload)
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special/rocket.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special/rocket.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name ="explosive bolt"
 	icon_state= "bolter"
 	damage = 50
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/gyro/on_hit(atom/target, blocked = 0, pierce_hit)
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	icon_state= "missile"
 	damage = 50
 	sharpness = NONE
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null
 	shrapnel_type = null
 	ricochets_max = 0
 	/// Whether we do extra damage when hitting a mech or silicon
--- a/code/modules/religion/burdened/psyker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/religion/burdened/psyker.dm
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@
 	ricochet_auto_aim_angle = 10
 	ricochet_auto_aim_range = 3
 	wound_bonus = -10
-	embedding = null
+	embed_type = null

 /obj/projectile/bullet/c38/holy/on_hit(atom/target, blocked, pierce_hit)
 	. = ..()
--- a/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/_bodyparts.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/_bodyparts.dm
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@
 				check_list += "\t [span_boldwarning("Your [name] is suffering [wound.a_or_from] [LOWER_TEXT(wound.name)]!!!")]"

 	for(var/obj/item/embedded_thing in embedded_objects)
-		var/stuck_word = embedded_thing.isEmbedHarmless() ? "stuck" : "embedded"
+		var/stuck_word = embedded_thing.is_embed_harmless() ? "stuck" : "embedded"
 		check_list += "\t <a href='?src=[REF(examiner)];embedded_object=[REF(embedded_thing)];embedded_limb=[REF(src)]' class='warning'>There is \a [embedded_thing] [stuck_word] in your [name]!</a>"

 /obj/item/bodypart/blob_act()
@@ -1096,15 +1096,15 @@
 	if(embed in embedded_objects) // go away
 		return
 	// We don't need to do anything with projectile embedding, because it will never reach this point
-	RegisterSignal(embed, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE, PROC_REF(embedded_object_changed))
 	embedded_objects += embed
+	RegisterSignal(embed, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE, PROC_REF(embedded_object_changed))
 	refresh_bleed_rate()

 /// INTERNAL PROC, DO NOT USE
 /// Cleans up any attachment we have to the embedded object, removes it from our list
 /obj/item/bodypart/proc/_unembed_object(obj/item/unembed)
-	UnregisterSignal(unembed, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE)
 	embedded_objects -= unembed
+	UnregisterSignal(unembed, COMSIG_ITEM_EMBEDDING_UPDATE)
 	refresh_bleed_rate()

 /obj/item/bodypart/proc/embedded_object_changed(obj/item/embedded_source)
@@ -1157,7 +1157,7 @@
 		cached_bleed_rate += 0.5

 	for(var/obj/item/embeddies in embedded_objects)
-		if(!embeddies.isEmbedHarmless())
+		if(!embeddies.is_embed_harmless())
 			cached_bleed_rate += 0.25

 	for(var/datum/wound/iter_wound as anything in wounds)
--- a/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/helpers.dm
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 /mob/living/carbon/proc/has_embedded_objects(include_harmless=FALSE)
 	for(var/obj/item/bodypart/bodypart as anything in bodyparts)
 		for(var/obj/item/embedded in bodypart.embedded_objects)
-			if(!include_harmless && embedded.isEmbedHarmless())
+			if(!include_harmless && embedded.is_embed_harmless())
 				continue
 			return TRUE

--- a/code/modules/vehicles/vehicle_key.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/vehicle_key.dm
@@ -33,10 +33,15 @@
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("stubs", "pokes")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("stub", "poke")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 1, "embed_chance" = 30, "fall_chance" = 70)
+	embed_type = /datum/embed_data/janicart_key
 	wound_bonus = -1
 	bare_wound_bonus = 2

+/datum/embed_data/janicart_key
+	pain_mult = 1
+	embed_chance = 30
+	fall_chance = 70
+
 /obj/item/key/janitor/suicide_act(mob/living/carbon/user)
 	switch(user.mind?.get_skill_level(/datum/skill/cleaning))
 		if(SKILL_LEVEL_NONE to SKILL_LEVEL_NOVICE) //Their mind is too weak to ascend as a janny
--- a/code/modules/vending/_vending.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vending/_vending.dm
@@ -1074,11 +1074,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(vending_machines_to_restock)
 			var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_target = atom_target
 			for(var/i in 1 to num_shards)
 				var/obj/item/shard/shard = new /obj/item/shard(get_turf(carbon_target))
-				shard.embedding = list(embed_chance = 100, ignore_throwspeed_threshold = TRUE, impact_pain_mult = 1, pain_chance = 5)
-				shard.updateEmbedding()
+				shard.set_embed(/datum/embed_data/glass_candy)
 				carbon_target.hitby(shard, skipcatch = TRUE, hitpush = FALSE)
-				shard.embedding = list()
-				shard.updateEmbedding()
+				shard.set_embed(initial(shard.embed_type))
 			return TRUE
 		if (VENDOR_CRUSH_CRIT_PIN) // pin them beneath the machine until someone untilts it
 			if (!isliving(atom_target))
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -776,6 +776,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\dog_fashion.dm"
 #include "code\datums\ductnet.dm"
 #include "code\datums\eigenstate.dm"
+#include "code\datums\embed_data.dm"
 #include "code\datums\emotes.dm"
 #include "code\datums\ert.dm"
 #include "code\datums\hailer_phrase.dm"