diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 071314025e0..a0866e0ad08 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson(src)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/survivalcapsule(src)
+	new /obj/item/device/assault_pod/mining(src)
 
 
 /**********************Shuttle Computer**************************/
@@ -505,30 +506,51 @@
 
 /area/shuttle/auxillary_base
 	name = "Auxillary Base"
-
+	luminosity = 0 //Lighting gets lost when it lands anyway
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base
-	name = "auxillary base launch control"
+	name = "auxillary base management console"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/terminals.dmi'
 	icon_state = "dorm_available"
 	shuttleId = "colony_drop"
+	desc = "Allows a deployable expedition base to be dropped from the station to a designated mining location. It can also \
+interface with the mining shuttle at the landing site if a mobile beacon is also deployed."
+	var/launch_warning = TRUE
+
 	req_access = list(access_heads)
 	possible_destinations = null
 	clockwork = TRUE
+	var/obj/item/device/gps/internal/base/locator
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base/New(location, obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/computer/shuttle/C)
+	..()
+	locator = new /obj/item/device/gps/internal/base(src)
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base/Topic(href, href_list)
 	if(href_list["move"])
-		if(z != ZLEVEL_STATION)
+		if(z != ZLEVEL_STATION && shuttleId == "colony_drop")
 			usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't move the base again!</span>"
 			return 0
+		if(launch_warning)
+			say("<span class='danger'>Launch sequence activated! Prepare for drop!</span>")
+			playsound(loc, 'sound/machines/warning-buzzer.ogg', 70, 0)
+			launch_warning = FALSE
+		feedback_add_details("colonies_dropped") //Number of times a base has been dropped!
 	..()
 
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base/proc/set_mining_mode()
+	if(z == ZLEVEL_MINING) //The console switches to controlling the mining shuttle once landed.
+		req_access = list()
+		shuttleId = "mining" //The base can only be dropped once, so this gives the console a new purpose.
+		possible_destinations = "mining_home;mining_away;landing_zone_dock"
+
 /obj/item/device/assault_pod/mining
 	name = "Landing Field Designator"
 	icon_state = "gangtool-purple"
 	item_state = "electronic"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
 	desc = "Deploy to designate the landing zone of the auxillary base."
+	w_class = 2
 	shuttle_id = "colony_drop"
 	var/setting = FALSE
 	var/no_restrictions = FALSE //Badmin variable to let you drop the colony ANYWHERE.
@@ -546,7 +568,7 @@
 		if(T.z != ZLEVEL_MINING)
 			user << "Wouldn't do much good dropping a mining base away from the mining area!"
 			return
-		var/colony_radius = max(width, height)/2
+		var/colony_radius = max(width, height)*0.5
 		var/list/area_counter = get_areas_in_range(colony_radius, T)
 		if(area_counter.len > 1) //Avoid smashing ruins unless you are inside a really big one
 			user << "Unable to acquire a targeting lock. Find an area clear of stuctures or entirely within one."
@@ -562,7 +584,7 @@
 
 	var/obj/docking_port/stationary/landing_zone = new /obj/docking_port/stationary(T)
 	landing_zone.id = "colony_drop(\ref[src])"
-	landing_zone.name = "Landing Zone"
+	landing_zone.name = "Landing Zone ([T.x], [T.y])"
 	landing_zone.dwidth = dwidth
 	landing_zone.dheight = dheight
 	landing_zone.width = width
@@ -573,7 +595,7 @@
 
 	for(var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/S in machines)
 		if(S.shuttleId == shuttle_id)
-			S.possible_destinations = "[landing_zone.id]"
+			S.possible_destinations += "[landing_zone.id];"
 
 //Serves as a nice mechanic to people get ready for the launch.
 	minor_announce("Auxiliary base landing zone coordinates locked in for [get_area(user)]. Launch command now available!")
@@ -587,9 +609,6 @@
 	no_restrictions = TRUE
 
 
-/area/shuttle/auxillary_base
-	name = "Auxillary Base"
-
 /obj/docking_port/mobile/auxillary_base
 	name = "auxillary base"
 	id = "colony_drop"
@@ -603,14 +622,16 @@
 
 /obj/structure/mining_shuttle_beacon
 	name = "mining shuttle beacon"
+	desc = "A bluespace beacon calibrated to mark a landing spot for the mining shuttle when deployed near the auxillary mining base."
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 0
 	var/shuttle_ID = "landing_zone_dock"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
-	icon_state = "miningbeacon" //Temp until proper sprite
+	icon_state = "miningbeacon"
 	var/obj/docking_port/stationary/Mport //Linked docking port for the mining shuttle
 	pressure_resistance = 200 //So it does not get blown into lava.
 	var/anti_spam_cd = 0 //The linking process might be a bit intensive, so this here to prevent over use.
+	var/console_range = 15 //Wifi range of the beacon to find the aux base console
 
 /obj/structure/mining_shuttle_beacon/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(anchored)
@@ -629,11 +650,10 @@
 	if(landing_spot.z != ZLEVEL_MINING)
 		user << "<span class='warning'>This device is only to be used in a mining zone.</span>"
 		return
-
-	if(!locate(/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base) in view(src,15))
-		user << "<span class='warning'>The aux base console must be within view in order to interface.</span>"
-		return //It does not really interface with the base console, it just needs to be near.
-
+	var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base/aux_base_console = locate(/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/auxillary_base) in machines
+	if(!aux_base_console || get_dist(landing_spot, aux_base_console) > console_range)
+		user << "<span class='warning'>The auxillary base's console must be within [console_range] meters in order to interface.</span>"
+		return //Needs to be near the base to serve as its dock and configure it to control the mining shuttle.
 
 //Mining shuttles may not be created equal, so we find the map's shuttle dock and size accordingly.
 
@@ -646,7 +666,7 @@
 
 			Mport = new(landing_spot)
 			Mport.id = "landing_zone_dock"
-			Mport.name = "landing zone dock"
+			Mport.name = "auxillary base landing site"
 			Mport.dwidth = SM.dwidth
 			Mport.dheight = SM.dheight
 			Mport.width = SM.width
@@ -685,7 +705,8 @@
 		qdel(Mport)
 		return
 
-	user << "<span class='notice'>Mining shuttle calibration successful!</span>"
+	aux_base_console.set_mining_mode() //Lets the colony park the shuttle there, now that it has a dock.
+	user << "<span class='notice'>Mining shuttle calibration successful! Shuttle interface available at base console.</span>"
 	anchored = 1 //Locks in place to mark the landing zone.
 	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/ping.ogg', 50, 0)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm b/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
index 4c8f6125d6d..52c67830aa9 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/gps.dm
@@ -119,6 +119,10 @@ var/list/GPS_list = list()
 	gpstag = "MINER"
 	desc = "A positioning system helpful for rescuing trapped or injured miners, keeping one on you at all times while mining might just save your life."
 
+/obj/item/device/gps/internal/base
+	gpstag = "NT_AUX"
+	desc = "A homing signal from Nanotrasen's mining base."
+
 /obj/item/device/gps/visible_debug
 	name = "visible GPS"
 	gpstag = "ADMIN"