diff --git a/code/datums/looping_sounds/_looping_sound.dm b/code/datums/looping_sounds/_looping_sound.dm
index 020b98e478..c2a9c20501 100644
--- a/code/datums/looping_sounds/_looping_sound.dm
+++ b/code/datums/looping_sounds/_looping_sound.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 	opacity_check	(bool)					If true, things behind walls/opaque things won't hear the sounds.
 	pref_check		(type)					If set to a /datum/client_preference type, will check if the hearer has that preference active before playing it to them.
 	volume_chan		(type)					If set to a specific volume channel via the incoming argument, we tell the playsound proc to modulate volume based on that channel
+	exclusive		(bool)					If true, only one of this sound is allowed to play.
 */
 /datum/looping_sound
 	var/list/atom/output_atoms
@@ -34,16 +35,19 @@
 	var/opacity_check
 	var/pref_check
 	var/volume_chan
+	var/exclusive
 
 	var/timerid
+	var/started
 
-/datum/looping_sound/New(list/_output_atoms=list(), start_immediately=FALSE, _direct=FALSE)
+/datum/looping_sound/New(list/_output_atoms=list(), start_immediately=FALSE, disable_direct=FALSE) // CHOMPEdit: Fixes shitty default _direct forcing all direct sounds to false. Now it is an explicit override
 	if(!mid_sounds)
 		WARNING("A looping sound datum was created without sounds to play.")
 		return
 
 	output_atoms = _output_atoms
-	direct = _direct
+	if(disable_direct) // CHOMPEdit: Fixes shitty default _direct forcing all direct sounds to false. Now it is an explicit override
+		direct = FALSE // CHOMPEdit: Fixes shitty default _direct forcing all direct sounds to false. Now it is an explicit override
 
 	if(start_immediately)
 		start()
@@ -53,21 +57,30 @@
 	output_atoms = null
 	return ..()
 
-/datum/looping_sound/proc/start(atom/add_thing)
+/datum/looping_sound/proc/start(atom/add_thing, skip_start_sound = FALSE) // CHOMPStation Edit: Skip start sounds optionally
 	if(add_thing)
 		output_atoms |= add_thing
 	if(timerid)
 		return
+	if(skip_start_sound && (!exclusive && !started)) // CHOMPStation Edit: Skip start sounds optionally
+		sound_loop()  // CHOMPStation Edit: Skip start sounds optionally
+		started = TRUE // CHOMPStation Edit: Skip start sounds optionally
+		return  // CHOMPStation Edit: Skip start sounds optionally
+	if(exclusive && started) // Prevents a sound from starting multiple times
+		return // Don't start this loop.
 	on_start()
+	started = TRUE
 
-/datum/looping_sound/proc/stop(atom/remove_thing)
+/datum/looping_sound/proc/stop(atom/remove_thing, skip_stop_sound = FALSE)
 	if(remove_thing)
 		output_atoms -= remove_thing
 	if(!timerid)
 		return
-	on_stop()
+	if(!skip_stop_sound) // CHOMPEdit: Allows skipping the stop sound, should you need to.
+		on_stop() // CHOMPEdit: Allows skipping the stop sound, should you need to.
 	deltimer(timerid)
 	timerid = null
+	started = FALSE
 
 /datum/looping_sound/proc/sound_loop(starttime)
 	if(max_loops && world.time >= starttime + mid_length * max_loops)
@@ -89,7 +102,7 @@
 		if(direct)
 			if(ismob(thing))
 				var/mob/M = thing
-				if(!M.is_preference_enabled(pref_check))
+				if(pref_check && !M.is_preference_enabled(pref_check)) // CHOMPEdit: Fixed this broken check, sent upstream
 					continue
 			SEND_SOUND(thing, S)
 		else
@@ -112,4 +125,4 @@
 
 /datum/looping_sound/proc/on_stop()
 	if(end_sound)
-		play(end_sound)
\ No newline at end of file
+		play(end_sound)
diff --git a/code/datums/looping_sounds/mob_sounds.dm b/code/datums/looping_sounds/mob_sounds.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c67fe31c3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/looping_sounds/mob_sounds.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+/*
+ *	The purpose of this file is to house mob injury loops - such as being on fire.
+*/
+
+///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/datum/looping_sound/mob
+	// volume_chan = VOLUME_CHANNEL_INJ_DEATH // Commented out until pain/etc PR is in
+
+///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/datum/looping_sound/mob/deafened
+	start_sound = 'modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_in.ogg'
+	start_length = 4 SECONDS // 2 seconds shorter than the actual file ending, bc we want it to overlap
+	mid_sounds = list('modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_loop.ogg'=1)
+	mid_length = 3 SECONDS
+	end_sound = 'modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_out.ogg'
+	volume = 40
+	direct = TRUE 		// We send this sound directly to the mob, bc they only hear it when they're deaf.
+	exclusive = TRUE	// This should only occur once, because we can only be deafened once.
+	// volume_chan = VOLUME_CHANNEL_INJ_DEATH // Commented out until pain/etc PR is in
+
+///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
index 2d3c1a3ac5..7a0b907e19 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
@@ -119,6 +119,8 @@
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/deaf/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
 	..(M,connected,flags)
 	M.ear_deaf = 1
+	var/mob/living/mL = M // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
+	mL.deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/nearsighted
 	name="Nearsightedness"
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
index 16a40583be..abe0c509da 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
@@ -912,6 +912,7 @@ var/list/sacrificed = list()
 			if(N)
 				continue
 			C.ear_deaf += 50
+			C.deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			C.show_message("<span class='warning'>The world around you suddenly becomes quiet.</span>", 3)
 			affected += C
 			if(prob(1))
@@ -932,6 +933,7 @@ var/list/sacrificed = list()
 			if(N)
 				continue
 			C.ear_deaf += 30
+			C.deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			//talismans is weaker.
 			C.show_message("<span class='warning'>The world around you suddenly becomes quiet.</span>", 3)
 			affected += C
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/audible_deception.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/audible_deception.dm
index ebd8974305..849f86f2b8 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/audible_deception.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/audible_deception.dm
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@
 				M.SetSleeping(0)
 				M.stuttering += 20
 				M.ear_deaf += 30
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 				M.Weaken(3)
 				if(prob(30))
 					M.Stun(10)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm b/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
index 0e184683ec..122a8b3635 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@
 					M.SetSleeping(0)
 					M.stuttering += 20
 					M.ear_deaf += 30
+					M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 					M.Weaken(3)
 					if(prob(30))
 						M.Stun(10)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/honk.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/honk.dm
index e7bee193dd..f7d49ec2ab 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/honk.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/honk.dm
@@ -28,10 +28,11 @@
 		playsound(M, 'sound/effects/bang.ogg', 70, 1, 30)
 		M.SetSleeping(0)
 		M.ear_deaf += 30
+		M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 		M.ear_damage += rand(5, 20)
 		M.Weaken(3)
 		M.Stun(5)
 	chassis.use_power(energy_drain)
 	log_message("Used a sound emission device.")
 	do_after_cooldown()
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/explosion.dm b/code/game/objects/explosion.dm
index fd439dd222..24eaf70d85 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/explosion.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/explosion.dm
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@
 				// If inside the blast radius + world.view - 2
 				if(dist <= round(max_range + world.view - 2, 1))
 					M.playsound_local(epicenter, get_sfx("explosion"), 100, 1, frequency, falloff = 5) // get_sfx() is so that everyone gets the same sound
+					var/mob/living/mL = M // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
+					mL.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 				else if(dist <= far_dist)
 					var/far_volume = CLAMP(far_dist, 30, 50) // Volume is based on explosion size and dist
 					far_volume += (dist <= far_dist * 0.5 ? 50 : 0) // add 50 volume if the mob is pretty close to the explosion
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/megaphone.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/megaphone.dm
index 26d58082b6..bd2a5c62b1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/megaphone.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/megaphone.dm
@@ -143,6 +143,7 @@
 					M.SetSleeping(0)
 					M.stuttering += 20
 					M.ear_deaf += 30
+					M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 					M.Weaken(3)
 					if(prob(30))
 						M.Stun(10)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/concussion.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/concussion.dm
index fb821ab6f8..430292ddee 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/concussion.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/concussion.dm
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 					else
 						H.Confuse(8)
 						H.Weaken(1)
+						H.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 						if ((prob(14) || (H == src.loc && prob(70))))
 							H.ear_damage += rand(1, 10)
 						else
@@ -54,6 +55,7 @@
 						H.Confuse(6)
 						H.ear_damage += rand(0, 3)
 						H.ear_deaf = max(H.ear_deaf,10)
+						H.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 					if(H.client)
 						if(prob(50))
@@ -65,15 +67,18 @@
 					H.Confuse(4)
 					H.ear_damage += rand(0, 1)
 					H.ear_deaf = max(H.ear_deaf,5)
+					H.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 				if(H.ear_damage >= 15)
 					to_chat(H, "<span class='danger'>Your ears start to ring badly!</span>")
+					H.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 					if(prob(H.ear_damage - 5))
 						to_chat(H, "<span class='danger'>You can't hear anything!</span>")
 						H.sdisabilities |= DEAF
 				else if(H.ear_damage >= 5)
 					to_chat(H, "<span class='danger'>Your ears start to ring!</span>")
+					H.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			if(istype(L, /mob/living/silicon/robot))
 				var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = L
 				if(L.client)
@@ -82,4 +87,4 @@
 					else
 						L.client.spinright()
 				to_chat(R, "<span class='critical'>Gyroscopic failure.</span>")
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
index b176563b26..5cec3c8759 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
@@ -64,17 +64,20 @@
 			else
 				M.ear_damage += rand(0, 5)
 				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,15)
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	else if(get_dist(M, T) <= round(max_range * 0.5 * bang_effectiveness))
 		if(!ear_safety)
 			M.Confuse(8)
 			M.ear_damage += rand(0, 3)
 			M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,10)
+			M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	else if(!ear_safety && get_dist(M, T) <= (max_range * 0.7 * bang_effectiveness))
 		M.Confuse(4)
 		M.ear_damage += rand(0, 1)
 		M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,5)
+		M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	//This really should be in mob not every check
 	if(ishuman(M))
@@ -162,4 +165,4 @@
 
 	var/dettime = rand(15,60)
 	spawn(dettime)
-		detonate()
\ No newline at end of file
+		detonate()
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm b/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
index d977c39b22..bc260a7306 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@
 			if(iscarbon(L))
 				var/mob/living/carbon/C = L
 				C.ear_deaf += 10
+				C.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			to_chat(L, span("danger", "Lightning struck nearby, and the thunderclap is deafening!"))
 
 #undef LIGHTNING_ZAP_RANGE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien_damage.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien_damage.dm
index f2d147641f..60df787c17 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien_damage.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien_damage.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 
 			ear_damage += 30
 			ear_deaf += 120
+			deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 		if(3.0)
 			b_loss += 30
@@ -26,6 +27,7 @@
 				Paralyse(1)
 			ear_damage += 15
 			ear_deaf += 60
+			deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	adjustBruteLoss(b_loss)
 	adjustFireLoss(f_loss)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/life.dm
index 64e5145b97..adc221d224 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/life.dm
@@ -41,12 +41,14 @@
 	if(stat == DEAD)
 		blinded = 1
 		silent = 0
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 	else
 		updatehealth()
 		if(health <= 0)
 			death()
 			blinded = 1
 			silent = 0
+			deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 			return 1
 
 		if(paralysis && paralysis > 0)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/life.dm
index 075384bc18..95af6ec7c0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/life.dm
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@
 	if(stat == DEAD)	//DEAD. BROWN BREAD. SWIMMING WITH THE SPESS CARP
 		blinded = 1
 		silent = 0
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 	else				//ALIVE. LIGHTS ARE ON
 		if( !container && (health < config.health_threshold_dead || ((world.time - timeofhostdeath) > config.revival_brain_life)) )
 			death()
@@ -112,6 +113,7 @@
 					SetBlinded(1)
 					blinded = 1
 					ear_deaf = 1
+					deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 					silent = 1
 					if(!alert)//Sounds an alarm, but only once per 'level'
 						emote("alarm")
@@ -124,6 +126,7 @@
 					blinded = 0
 					SetBlinded(0)
 					ear_deaf = 0
+					deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 					silent = 0
 					emp_damage -= 1
 				if(11 to 19)//Moderate level of EMP damage, resulting in nearsightedness and ear damage
@@ -219,4 +222,4 @@
 			if(client && !client.adminobs)
 				reset_view(null)
 
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
index 3904656a99..4f1d54f050 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
@@ -131,6 +131,7 @@
 		if(species.emp_sensitivity & EMP_DEAFEN)
 			src.ear_damage += rand(0,deafen_dur) //this will heal pretty quickly, but spamming them at someone could cause serious damage
 			src.ear_deaf = max(src.ear_deaf,deafen_dur)
+			src.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 		if(species.emp_sensitivity & EMP_CONFUSE)
 			if(confuse_dur >= 1)
 				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>Oh god, everything's spinning!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index 42582402a5..bbd1903980 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -143,6 +143,7 @@
 			if (!get_ear_protection() >= 2)
 				ear_damage += 30
 				ear_deaf += 120
+				deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			if (prob(70) && !shielded)
 				Paralyse(10)
 
@@ -153,6 +154,7 @@
 			if (!get_ear_protection() >= 2)
 				ear_damage += 15
 				ear_deaf += 60
+				deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			if (prob(50) && !shielded)
 				Paralyse(10)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index 333d99b5c0..99ace1685d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -1257,6 +1257,7 @@
 	if(stat == DEAD)	//DEAD. BROWN BREAD. SWIMMING WITH THE SPESS CARP
 		blinded = 1
 		silent = 0
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 	else				//ALIVE. LIGHTS ARE ON
 		updatehealth()	//TODO
 
@@ -1264,6 +1265,7 @@
 			death()
 			blinded = 1
 			silent = 0
+			deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 			return 1
 
 		//UNCONSCIOUS. NO-ONE IS HOME
@@ -1379,6 +1381,7 @@
 		//Ears
 		if(sdisabilities & DEAF)	//disabled-deaf, doesn't get better on its own
 			ear_deaf = max(ear_deaf, 1)
+			deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 		else if(ear_deaf)			//deafness, heals slowly over time
 			ear_deaf = max(ear_deaf-1, 0)
 		else if(get_ear_protection() >= 2)	//resting your ears with earmuffs heals ear damage faster
@@ -1387,6 +1390,11 @@
 		else if(ear_damage < 25)	//ear damage heals slowly under this threshold. otherwise you'll need earmuffs
 			ear_damage = max(ear_damage-0.05, 0)
 
+		// CHOMPAdd: Handle Ear ringing, standalone safety check.
+		if(ear_deaf <= 0)
+			deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
+		// CHOMPAdd End
+
 		//Resting
 		if(resting)
 			dizziness = max(0, dizziness - 15)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index f0bac492f7..c833eeac5a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -834,6 +834,10 @@
 /mob/living/adjustEarDamage(var/damage, var/deaf)
 	ear_damage = max(0, ear_damage + damage)
 	ear_deaf = max(0, ear_deaf + deaf)
+	if(ear_deaf > 0)
+		deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
+	else if(ear_deaf <= 0)
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 
 //pass a negative argument to skip one of the variable
 /mob/living/setEarDamage(var/damage, var/deaf)
@@ -841,6 +845,7 @@
 		ear_damage = damage
 	if(deaf >= 0)
 		ear_deaf = deaf
+		deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
 
 /mob/living/proc/vomit(var/skip_wait, var/blood_vomit)
 	if(!check_has_mouth())
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
index 3d6ebe9739..af9a73c92c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
@@ -113,11 +113,15 @@
 		src.AdjustBlinded(-1)
 		src.blinded = 1
 
-	if (src.ear_deaf > 0) src.ear_deaf--
+	if (src.ear_deaf > 0)
+		src.ear_deaf--
 	if (src.ear_damage < 25)
 		src.ear_damage -= 0.05
 		src.ear_damage = max(src.ear_damage, 0)
 
+	if(src.ear_deaf <= 0) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness - Not sure if we need this, but, safety.
+
 	src.density = !( src.lying )
 
 	if (src.sdisabilities & BLIND)
diff --git a/code/modules/nifsoft/software/13_soulcatcher.dm b/code/modules/nifsoft/software/13_soulcatcher.dm
index 6f5ca2edc2..5831abaf41 100644
--- a/code/modules/nifsoft/software/13_soulcatcher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/nifsoft/software/13_soulcatcher.dm
@@ -320,8 +320,10 @@
 	//If they're deaf
 	if(ext_deaf)
 		ear_deaf = 5
+		deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 	else
 		ear_deaf = 0
+		deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 /mob/living/carbon/brain/caught_soul/hear_say()
 	if(ext_deaf || !client)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
index 05564efacd..54c0b2f0d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/magnetic/fuelrod/proc/blitzed(var/turf/T, var/mob/living/carbon/M, var/max_range, var/banglet)					// Added a new proc called 'bang' that takes a location and a person to be banged.
 	to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>BANG</span>")						// Called during the loop that bangs people in lockers/containers and when banging
 	playsound(src, 'sound/effects/bang.ogg', 50, 1, 30)		// people in normal view.  Could theroetically be called during other explosions.
-	
+
 
 	//Checking for protections
 	var/eye_safety = 0
@@ -365,17 +365,20 @@
 			else
 				M.ear_damage += rand(0, 5)
 				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,15)
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	else if(get_dist(M, T) <= round(max_range * 0.5 * bang_effectiveness))
 		if(!ear_safety)
 			M.Confuse(8)
 			M.ear_damage += rand(0, 3)
 			M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,10)
+			M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	else if(!ear_safety && get_dist(M, T) <= (max_range * 0.7 * bang_effectiveness))
 		M.Confuse(4)
 		M.ear_damage += rand(0, 1)
 		M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,5)
+		M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 	//This really should be in mob not every check
 	if(ishuman(M))
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 511c1e85e7..141e365625 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -256,11 +256,13 @@
 		M.Weaken(2)
 		M.ear_damage += rand(1, 10)
 		M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,15)
+		M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 	if (M.ear_damage >= 15)
 		to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>Your ears start to ring badly!</span>")
 		if (prob(M.ear_damage - 5))
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>You can't hear anything!</span>")
 			M.sdisabilities |= DEAF
+			M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 	else
 		if (M.ear_damage >= 5)
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>Your ears start to ring!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/toxins.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/toxins.dm
index 003ba3e74f..ec8069893a 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/toxins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/toxins.dm
@@ -691,6 +691,7 @@
 			M.eye_blurry = max(M.eye_blurry, 30)
 			if(prob(20))
 				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf, 4)
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 				M.Confuse(2)
 			else
 				M.Weaken(2)
@@ -735,6 +736,7 @@
 		if(alien == IS_SLIME)
 			if(prob(30))
 				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf, 4)
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			M.eye_blurry = max(M.eye_blurry, 60)
 			M.Weaken(30)
 			M.Confuse(40)
diff --git a/code/modules/virus2/effect.dm b/code/modules/virus2/effect.dm
index 6045284b4c..110d85061f 100644
--- a/code/modules/virus2/effect.dm
+++ b/code/modules/virus2/effect.dm
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@
 
 /datum/disease2/effect/deaf/activate(var/mob/living/carbon/mob,var/multiplier)
 	mob.ear_deaf += 20
+	mob.deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 /datum/disease2/effect/monkey
 	name = "Genome Regression"
@@ -288,6 +289,7 @@
 
 /datum/disease2/effect/minordeaf/activate(var/mob/living/carbon/mob,var/multiplier)
 	mob.ear_deaf = 5
+	mob.deaf_loop.start(skip_start_sound = TRUE) // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 
 /datum/disease2/effect/giggle
 	name = "Uncontrolled Laughter"
diff --git a/maps/gateway_archive_vr/labyrinth.dm b/maps/gateway_archive_vr/labyrinth.dm
index 94a88a68fc..68ded3cf5c 100644
--- a/maps/gateway_archive_vr/labyrinth.dm
+++ b/maps/gateway_archive_vr/labyrinth.dm
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@
 			M.sleeping = 0
 			M.stuttering += 20
 			M.ear_deaf += 30
+			M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 			M.Weaken(3)
 			if(prob(30))
 				M.Stun(10)
@@ -365,4 +366,4 @@
 	icon_state = "x2"
 	lootcount = 1		//how many items will be spawned
 	lootdoubles = 0		//if the same item can be spawned twice
-	loot = ""			//a list of possible items to spawn- a string of paths
\ No newline at end of file
+	loot = ""			//a list of possible items to spawn- a string of paths
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean/protean_rig.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean/protean_rig.dm
index ce38cf5bab..08fec16d9b 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean/protean_rig.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/protean/protean_rig.dm
@@ -357,6 +357,7 @@
 		H.SetBlinded(0)
 		H.eye_blurry = 0
 		H.ear_deaf = 0
+		H.deaf_loop.stop() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 		H.ear_damage = 0
 		H.heal_overall_damage(H.getActualBruteLoss(), H.getActualFireLoss(), 1)
 		for(var/I in H.organs_by_name)
@@ -573,4 +574,4 @@
 			if("l_hand")
 				usr.unEquip(src)
 				usr.put_in_l_hand(src)
-		src.add_fingerprint(usr)
\ No newline at end of file
+		src.add_fingerprint(usr)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 2a5293fe94..09ac2f3762 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,17 @@
+/mob/living
+	// var/ear_deaf_loop = FALSE // Are we already playing our deafened loop? Checked for safety so we don't deafen our players. (Not sure if we need this bc looping sounds datums have protection for starts being called repeatedly, commented out)
+	var/datum/looping_sound/mob/deafened/deaf_loop
+
+/mob/living/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+
+	deaf_loop = new(list(src), FALSE)
+
+/mob/living/Destroy()
+	. = ..()
+
+	QDEL_NULL(deaf_loop)
+
 /mob/living/proc/vs_animate(var/belly_to_animate)
   return
 
@@ -14,4 +28,4 @@ Maybe later, gotta figure out a way to click yourself when in a locker etc.
 /mob/living/New(var/newloc)
 	..()
 	verbs |= /mob/living/proc/click_self
-*/
\ No newline at end of file
+*/
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
index 84ca7a4f97..0fc1857688 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
@@ -223,6 +223,7 @@
 			M.eye_blurry = max(M.eye_blurry, 30)
 			if(prob(20))
 				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf, 4)
+				M.deaf_loop.start() // CHOMPStation Add: Ear Ringing/Deafness
 				M.Confuse(2)
 			else
 				M.Weaken(2)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_in.ogg b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_in.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..80ccaa2501
Binary files /dev/null and b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_in.ogg differ
diff --git a/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_loop.ogg b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_loop.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..ffa09e9794
Binary files /dev/null and b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_loop.ogg differ
diff --git a/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_out.ogg b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_out.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..14e0c5af41
Binary files /dev/null and b/modular_chomp/sound/effects/ear_ring/ear_deaf_out.ogg differ
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index 9a2a765610..000f62e567 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -411,6 +411,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\looping_sounds\environment_sounds.dm"
 #include "code\datums\looping_sounds\item_sounds.dm"
 #include "code\datums\looping_sounds\machinery_sounds.dm"
+#include "code\datums\looping_sounds\mob_sounds.dm"
 #include "code\datums\looping_sounds\sequence.dm"
 #include "code\datums\looping_sounds\weather_sounds.dm"
 #include "code\datums\managed_browsers\_managed_browser.dm"