diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
index 2bb87773388..bfcbf6f6063 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
@@ -135,3 +135,6 @@
 #define TLV_OUTSIDE_WARNING_LIMIT 1
 ///the gas is outside the hazard limit, the air alarm will go into hazard mode
 #define TLV_OUTSIDE_HAZARD_LIMIT 2
+
+/// What's the minimum duration of a syndie bomb (in seconds)
+#define SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS 90
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
index b0889e79231..ab19b13520b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
 	interaction_flags_machine = INTERACT_MACHINE_WIRES_IF_OPEN | INTERACT_MACHINE_OFFLINE
 
 	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
-	var/minimum_timer = 90
-	var/timer_set = 90
+	var/minimum_timer = SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS
+	var/timer_set = SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS
 	var/maximum_timer = 60000
 
 	var/can_unanchor = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/explosive.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/explosive.dm
index ec7b08bbc14..cd02c1390a8 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/explosive.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/explosive.dm
@@ -93,11 +93,15 @@
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/syndicate_bomb
 	name = "Syndicate Bomb"
 	desc = "The Syndicate bomb is a fearsome device capable of massive destruction. It has an adjustable timer, \
-			with a minimum of 60 seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
-			movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
-			transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
-			be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so. \
-			The bomb core can be pried out and manually detonated with other explosives."
+		with a minimum of %MIN_BOMB_TIMER seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
+		movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
+		transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
+		be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so. \
+		The bomb core can be pried out and manually detonated with other explosives."
 	progression_minimum = 40 MINUTES
 	item = /obj/item/sbeacondrop/bomb
 	cost = 11
+
+/datum/uplink_item/explosives/syndicate_bomb/New()
+	. = ..()
+	desc = replacetext(desc, "%MIN_BOMB_TIMER", SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS)
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/job.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/job.dm
index e69bba64077..6a218b7f148 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/job.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/job.dm
@@ -232,15 +232,19 @@
 /datum/uplink_item/role_restricted/clown_bomb
 	name = "Clown Bomb"
 	desc = "The Clown bomb is a hilarious device capable of massive pranks. It has an adjustable timer, \
-			with a minimum of 60 seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
-			movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
-			transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
-			be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so."
+		with a minimum of %MIN_BOMB_TIMER seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
+		movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
+		transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
+		be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so."
 	progression_minimum = 30 MINUTES
 	item = /obj/item/sbeacondrop/clownbomb
 	cost = 15
 	restricted_roles = list(JOB_CLOWN)
 
+/datum/uplink_item/role_restricted/clown_bomb/New()
+	. = ..()
+	desc = replacetext(desc, "%MIN_BOMB_TIMER", SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS)
+
 /datum/uplink_item/role_restricted/clowncar
 	name = "Clown Car"
 	desc = "The Clown Car is the ultimate transportation method for any worthy clown! \
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/nukeops.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/nukeops.dm
index cbf7ffc1942..41cbc057575 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/nukeops.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/nukeops.dm
@@ -428,15 +428,19 @@
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/clown_bomb_clownops
 	name = "Clown Bomb"
 	desc = "The Clown bomb is a hilarious device capable of massive pranks. It has an adjustable timer, \
-			with a minimum of 60 seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
-			movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
-			transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
-			be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so."
+		with a minimum of %MIN_BOMB_TIMER seconds, and can be bolted to the floor with a wrench to prevent \
+		movement. The bomb is bulky and cannot be moved; upon ordering this item, a smaller beacon will be \
+		transported to you that will teleport the actual bomb to it upon activation. Note that this bomb can \
+		be defused, and some crew may attempt to do so."
 	item = /obj/item/sbeacondrop/clownbomb
 	cost = 15
 	surplus = 0
 	purchasable_from = UPLINK_CLOWN_OPS
 
+/datum/uplink_item/explosives/clown_bomb_clownops/New()
+	. = ..()
+	desc = replacetext(desc, "%MIN_BOMB_TIMER", SYNDIEBOMB_MIN_TIMER_SECONDS)
+
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/buzzkill
 	name = "Buzzkill Grenade Box"
 	desc = "A box with three grenades that release a swarm of angry bees upon activation. These bees indiscriminately attack friend or foe \