diff --git a/code/modules/ai/say_list.dm b/code/modules/ai/say_list.dm
index 9eba02b9b1..313913ac73 100644
--- a/code/modules/ai/say_list.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ai/say_list.dm
@@ -71,6 +71,9 @@
 	say_threaten = list("Get out of here!", "Hey! Private Property!")
 	say_stand_down = list("Good.")
 	say_escalate = list("Your funeral!", "Bring it!")
+	
+	threaten_sound = 'sound/weapons/TargetOn.ogg'
+	stand_down_sound = 'sound/weapons/TargetOff.ogg'
 
 /datum/say_list/malf_drone
 	speak = list("ALERT.","Hostile-ile-ile entities dee-twhoooo-wected.","Threat parameterszzzz- szzet.","Bring sub-sub-sub-systems uuuup to combat alert alpha-a-a.")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs.dm
index 5bdddb9542..c24d932a72 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs.dm
@@ -83,6 +83,8 @@
 	threaten = TRUE
 	returns_home = TRUE		// Stay close to the base...
 	wander = TRUE			// ... but "patrol" a little.
+	intelligence_level = AI_SMART // Also knows not to walk while confused if it risks death.
+	threaten_delay = 30 SECONDS // Mercs will give you 30 seconds to leave or get shot.
 
 /datum/ai_holder/simple_mob/merc/ranged
 	pointblank = TRUE		// They get close? Just shoot 'em!
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs_vr.dm
index 6215cf9b2a..67e396fb4d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/humanoid/mercs/mercs_vr.dm
@@ -23,6 +23,3 @@
 	min_n2 = 0
 	max_n2 = 0
 	minbodytemp = 0
-
-/datum/ai_holder/simple_mob/merc
-	intelligence_level = AI_SMART // Also knows not to walk while confused if it risks death.