diff --git a/code/__defines/sound.dm b/code/__defines/sound.dm
index 6fae2fadcb..0995f0e071 100644
--- a/code/__defines/sound.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/sound.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 #define CHANNEL_VOX 1022
 #define CHANNEL_JUKEBOX 1021
 #define CHANNEL_HEARTBEAT 1020 //sound channel for heartbeats
-#define CHANNEL_AMBIENCE_FORCED 1019 
+#define CHANNEL_AMBIENCE_FORCED 1019
 #define CHANNEL_AMBIENCE 1018
 #define CHANNEL_BUZZ 1017
 #define CHANNEL_BICYCLE 1016
@@ -54,3 +54,125 @@
 #define SMALL_SOFTFLOOR ROOM
 #define ASTEROID CAVE
 #define SPACE UNDERWATER
+
+// Ambience presets.
+// All you need to do to make an area play one of these is set their ambience var to one of these lists.
+// You can even combine them by adding them together, since they're just lists, however you'd have to do that in initialization.
+
+// For weird alien places like the crashed UFO.
+#define AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY list(\
+	'sound/ambience/otherworldly/otherworldly1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/otherworldly/otherworldly2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/otherworldly/otherworldly3.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Restricted, military, or mercenary aligned locations like the armory, the merc ship/base, BSD, etc.
+#define AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC list(\
+	'sound/ambience/highsec/highsec1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/highsec/highsec2.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Ruined structures found on the surface or in the caves.
+#define AMBIENCE_RUINS list(\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins3.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins4.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins5.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ruins/ruins6.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Similar to the above, but for more technology/signaling based ruins.
+#define AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS list(\
+	'sound/ambience/tech_ruins/tech_ruins1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/tech_ruins/tech_ruins2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/tech_ruins/tech_ruins3.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// The actual chapel room, and maybe some other places of worship.
+#define AMBIENCE_CHAPEL list(\
+	'sound/ambience/chapel/chapel1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/chapel/chapel2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/chapel/chapel3.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/chapel/chapel4.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// For peaceful, serene areas, distinct from the Chapel.
+#define AMBIENCE_HOLY list(\
+	'sound/ambience/holy/holy1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/holy/holy2.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Generic sounds for less special rooms.
+#define AMBIENCE_GENERIC list(\
+	'sound/ambience/generic/generic1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/generic/generic2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/generic/generic3.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/generic/generic4.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Sounds of PA announcements, presumably involving shuttles?
+#define AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS list(\
+	'sound/ambience/arrivals/arrivals1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/arrivals/arrivals2.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Sounds suitable for being inside dark, tight corridors in the underbelly of the station.
+#define AMBIENCE_MAINTENANCE list(\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance3.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance4.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance5.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/maintenance/maintenance6.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Life support machinery at work, keeping everyone breathing.
+#define AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING list(\
+	'sound/ambience/engineering/engineering1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/engineering/engineering2.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/engineering/engineering3.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Creepy AI/borg stuff.
+#define AMBIENCE_AI list(\
+	'sound/ambience/ai/ai1.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Peaceful sounds when floating in the void.
+#define AMBIENCE_SPACE list(\
+	'sound/ambience/space/space_serithi.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/space/space1.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Vaguely spooky sounds when around dead things.
+#define AMBIENCE_GHOSTLY list(\
+	'sound/ambience/ghostly/ghostly1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/ghostly/ghostly2.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Concerning sounds, for when one discovers something horrible happened in a PoI.
+#define AMBIENCE_FOREBODING list(\
+	'sound/ambience/foreboding/foreboding1.ogg',\
+	'sound/ambience/foreboding/foreboding2.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Ambience heard when aboveground on Sif and not in a Point of Interest.
+#define AMBIENCE_SIF list(\
+	'sound/ambience/sif/sif1.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// If we ever add geothermal PoIs or other places that are really hot, this will do.
+#define AMBIENCE_LAVA list(\
+	'sound/ambience/lava/lava1.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// Cult-y ambience, for some PoIs, and maybe when the cultists darken the world with the ritual.
+#define AMBIENCE_UNHOLY list(\
+	'sound/ambience/unholy/unholy1.ogg'\
+	)
+
+// For the memes.
+#define AMBIENCE_AESTHETIC list(\
+	'sound/ambience/vaporwave.ogg'\
+	)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm
old mode 100755
new mode 100644
index 873e720512..c7f64f225c
--- a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm	
+++ b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm	
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	power_light = 0
 	power_equip = 0
 	power_environ = 0
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambispace.ogg','sound/music/title2.ogg','sound/music/space.ogg','sound/music/main.ogg','sound/music/traitor.ogg','sound/ambience/serspaceamb1.ogg')
 	base_turf = /turf/space
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/space/atmosalert()
 	return
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 /area/shuttle/arrival
 	name = "\improper Arrival Shuttle"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 
 /area/shuttle/arrival/pre_game
 	icon_state = "shuttle2"
@@ -81,6 +82,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/shuttle/arrival/station
 	icon_state = "shuttle"
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 
 /area/shuttle/escape
 	name = "\improper Emergency Shuttle"
@@ -384,9 +386,11 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/centcom/terminal
 	name = "\improper Docking Terminal"
 	icon_state = "centcom_dock"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 
 /area/centcom/tram
 	name = "\improper Tram Station"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 
 /area/centcom/security
 	name = "\improper CentCom Security"
@@ -399,6 +403,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/centcom/command
 	name = "\improper CentCom Command" //Central Command Command totally isn't RAS Syndrome in action.
 	icon_state = "centcom_command"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/centcom/main_hall
 	name = "\improper Main Hallway"
@@ -423,6 +428,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "syndie-ship"
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/syndicate_mothership/control
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Control Room"
@@ -488,6 +494,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 	base_turf = /turf/space
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/syndicate_station/start
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Forward Operating Base"
@@ -542,12 +549,14 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "yellow"
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
 
 /area/skipjack_station
 	name = "\improper Skipjack"
 	icon_state = "yellow"
 	requires_power = 0
 	base_turf = /turf/space
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/skipjack_station/start
 	name = "\improper Skipjack"
@@ -581,6 +590,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/prison
 	name = "\improper Prison Station"
 	icon_state = "brig"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/prison/arrival_airlock
 	name = "\improper Prison Station Airlock"
@@ -664,12 +674,16 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 //SPACE STATION 13//
 ////////////////////
 
+/area
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
+
 //Maintenance
 
 /area/maintenance
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 	sound_env = TUNNEL_ENCLOSED
 	turf_initializer = new /datum/turf_initializer/maintenance()
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_MAINTENANCE
 
 /area/maintenance/aft
 	name = "Aft Maintenance"
@@ -896,6 +910,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 /area/hallway/primary/
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
 
 /area/hallway/primary/fore
 	name = "\improper Fore Primary Hallway"
@@ -1104,6 +1119,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Dormitories"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
 
 /area/crew_quarters/toilet
 	name = "\improper Dormitory Toilets"
@@ -1362,10 +1378,12 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
  	name = "\improper Library Conference Room"
  	icon_state = "library_conference_room"
 
+/area/chapel
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_CHAPEL
+
 /area/chapel/main
 	name = "\improper Chapel"
 	icon_state = "chapel"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambicha1.ogg','sound/ambience/ambicha2.ogg','sound/ambience/ambicha3.ogg','sound/ambience/ambicha4.ogg','sound/music/traitor.ogg')
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
 
 /area/chapel/office
@@ -1469,7 +1487,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/engineering/
 	name = "\improper Engineering"
 	icon_state = "engineering"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin1.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin3.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin4.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/engineering/atmos
  	name = "\improper Atmospherics"
@@ -1553,6 +1571,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 1
 	always_unpowered = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 	auxport
 		name = "\improper Fore Port Solar Array"
@@ -1638,7 +1657,6 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper AI Satellite Teleporter Room"
 	icon_state = "teleporter"
 	music = "signal"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
 
 //MedBay
 
@@ -1748,7 +1766,6 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/medical/morgue
 	name = "\improper Morgue"
 	icon_state = "morgue"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimo1.ogg','sound/ambience/ambimo2.ogg','sound/music/main.ogg')
 
 /area/medical/chemistry
 	name = "\improper Chemistry"
@@ -1849,6 +1866,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/security/armoury
 	name = "\improper Security - Armory"
 	icon_state = "armory"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/security/briefing_room
 	name = "\improper Security - Briefing Room"
@@ -1906,6 +1924,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/security/tactical
 	name = "\improper Security - Tactical Equipment"
 	icon_state = "Tactical"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 
 /*
@@ -1928,6 +1947,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/security/nuke_storage
 	name = "\improper Vault"
 	icon_state = "nuke_storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/security/checkpoint
 	name = "\improper Security Checkpoint"
@@ -1936,6 +1956,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/security/checkpoint2
 	name = "\improper Security - Arrival Checkpoint"
 	icon_state = "security"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 
 /area/security/checkpoint/supply
 	name = "Security Post - Cargo Bay"
@@ -2166,16 +2187,19 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/djstation
 	name = "\improper Listening Post"
 	icon_state = "LP"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/djstation/solars
 	name = "\improper Listening Post Solars"
 	icon_state = "LPS"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 //DERELICT
 
 /area/derelict
 	name = "\improper Derelict Station"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/derelict/hallway/primary
 	name = "\improper Derelict Primary Hallway"
@@ -2374,6 +2398,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/ai_monitored/storage/secure
 	name = "Secure Storage"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/ai_monitored/storage/emergency
 	name = "Emergency Storage"
@@ -2386,74 +2411,85 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/ai_upload
 	name = "\improper AI Upload Chamber"
 	icon_state = "ai_upload"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/ai_upload_foyer
 	name = "AI Upload Access"
 	icon_state = "ai_foyer"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/ai_server_room
 	name = "Messaging Server Room"
 	icon_state = "ai_server"
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/ai
 	name = "\improper AI Chamber"
 	icon_state = "ai_chamber"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/ai_cyborg_station
 	name = "\improper Cyborg Station"
 	icon_state = "ai_cyborg"
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/aisat
 	name = "\improper AI Satellite"
 	icon_state = "ai"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/aisat_interior
 	name = "\improper AI Satellite"
 	icon_state = "ai"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI // The lack of inheritence hurts my soul.
 
 /area/AIsatextFP
 	name = "\improper AI Sat Ext"
 	icon_state = "storage"
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/AIsatextFS
 	name = "\improper AI Sat Ext"
 	icon_state = "storage"
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/AIsatextAS
 	name = "\improper AI Sat Ext"
 	icon_state = "storage"
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/AIsatextAP
 	name = "\improper AI Sat Ext"
 	icon_state = "storage"
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/NewAIMain
 	name = "\improper AI Main New"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 
 
 //Misc
 
-
+/area/wreck
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/wreck/ai
 	name = "\improper AI Chamber"
 	icon_state = "ai"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/wreck/main
 	name = "\improper Wreck"
@@ -2462,10 +2498,12 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/wreck/engineering
 	name = "\improper Power Room"
 	icon_state = "engine"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/wreck/bridge
 	name = "\improper Bridge"
 	icon_state = "bridge"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/generic
 	name = "Unknown"
@@ -2475,7 +2513,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 // Telecommunications Satellite
 /area/tcommsat/
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/tcommsat/entrance
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Teleporter"
@@ -2488,22 +2526,22 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/tcomsat
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Satellite"
 	icon_state = "tcomsatlob"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/tcomfoyer
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Foyer"
 	icon_state = "tcomsatfoyer"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/tcomwest
 	name = "\improper Telecommunications Satellite West Wing"
 	icon_state = "tcomsatwest"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/tcomeast
 	name = "\improper Telecommunications Satellite East Wing"
 	icon_state = "tcomsateast"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/tcommsat/computer
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Control Room"
@@ -2522,6 +2560,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/awaymission
 	name = "\improper Strange Location"
 	icon_state = "away"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/awaymission/example
 	name = "\improper Strange Station"
@@ -2615,56 +2654,6 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	requires_power = 0
-	ambience = list()
-	var/sound/mysound = null
-
-	New()
-		..()
-		var/sound/S = new/sound()
-		mysound = S
-		S.file = 'sound/ambience/shore.ogg'
-		S.repeat = 1
-		S.wait = 0
-		S.channel = 123
-		S.volume = 100
-		S.priority = 255
-		S.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-		process()
-
-	Entered(atom/movable/Obj,atom/OldLoc)
-		if(ismob(Obj))
-			if(Obj:client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-				Obj << mysound
-		return
-
-	Exited(atom/movable/Obj)
-		if(ismob(Obj))
-			if(Obj:client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_PAUSED | SOUND_UPDATE
-				Obj << mysound
-
-	proc/process()
-		set background = 1
-
-		var/sound/S = null
-		var/sound_delay = 0
-		if(prob(25))
-			S = sound(file=pick('sound/ambience/seag1.ogg','sound/ambience/seag2.ogg','sound/ambience/seag3.ogg'), volume=100)
-			sound_delay = rand(0, 50)
-
-		for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H in src)
-			if(H.s_tone > -55)
-				H.s_tone--
-				H.update_icons_body()
-			if(H.client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-				H << mysound
-				if(S)
-					spawn(sound_delay)
-						H << S
-
-		spawn(60) .()
 
 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 /*
@@ -2737,53 +2726,3 @@ var/list/the_station_areas = list (
 	luminosity = 1
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	requires_power = 0
-	var/sound/mysound = null
-/*
-	New()
-		..()
-		var/sound/S = new/sound()
-		mysound = S
-		S.file = 'sound/ambience/shore.ogg'
-		S.repeat = 1
-		S.wait = 0
-		S.channel = 123
-		S.volume = 100
-		S.priority = 255
-		S.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-		process()
-
-	Entered(atom/movable/Obj,atom/OldLoc)
-		if(ismob(Obj))
-			if(Obj:client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-				Obj << mysound
-		return
-
-	Exited(atom/movable/Obj)
-		if(ismob(Obj))
-			if(Obj:client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_PAUSED | SOUND_UPDATE
-				Obj << mysound
-
-	proc/process()
-		set background = 1
-
-		var/sound/S = null
-		var/sound_delay = 0
-		if(prob(25))
-			S = sound(file=pick('sound/ambience/seag1.ogg','sound/ambience/seag2.ogg','sound/ambience/seag3.ogg'), volume=100)
-			sound_delay = rand(0, 50)
-
-		for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H in src)
-//			if(H.s_tone > -55)	//ugh...nice/novel idea but please no.
-//				H.s_tone--
-//				H.update_icons_body()
-			if(H.client)
-				mysound.status = SOUND_UPDATE
-				H << mysound
-				if(S)
-					spawn(sound_delay)
-						H << S
-
-		spawn(60) .()
-*/
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas.dm b/code/game/area/areas.dm
index 98331ecfa8..31f6da1603 100644
--- a/code/game/area/areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/areas.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 //	var/list/lights				// list of all lights on this area
 	var/list/all_doors = null		//Added by Strumpetplaya - Alarm Change - Contains a list of doors adjacent to this area
 	var/firedoors_closed = 0
-	var/list/ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambigen1.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen3.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen4.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen5.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen6.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen7.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen8.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen9.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen11.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen12.ogg','sound/ambience/ambigen14.ogg')
+	var/list/ambience = list()
 	var/list/forced_ambience = null
 	var/sound_env = STANDARD_STATION
 	var/turf/base_turf //The base turf type of the area, which can be used to override the z-level's base turf
@@ -285,10 +285,6 @@ var/list/mob/living/forced_ambiance_list = new
 		L << sound(null, channel = CHANNEL_AMBIENCE_FORCED)
 		forced_ambiance_list -= L
 
-	if(!L.client.ambience_playing)
-		L.client.ambience_playing = 1
-		L << sound('sound/ambience/shipambience.ogg', repeat = 1, wait = 0, volume = 35, channel = CHANNEL_AMBIENCE)
-
 	if(forced_ambience)
 		if(forced_ambience.len)
 			forced_ambiance_list |= L
@@ -299,10 +295,10 @@ var/list/mob/living/forced_ambiance_list = new
 		else
 			L << sound(null, channel = CHANNEL_AMBIENCE_FORCED)
 	else if(src.ambience.len && prob(35))
-		if((world.time >= L.client.played + 600))
+		if((world.time >= L.client.time_last_ambience_played + 1 MINUTE))
 			var/sound = pick(ambience)
-			L << sound(sound, repeat = 0, wait = 0, volume = 25, channel = CHANNEL_AMBIENCE)
-			L.client.played = world.time
+			L << sound(sound, repeat = 0, wait = 0, volume = 50, channel = CHANNEL_AMBIENCE)
+			L.client.time_last_ambience_played = world.time
 
 /area/proc/gravitychange(var/gravitystate = 0, var/area/A)
 	A.has_gravity = gravitystate
diff --git a/code/game/area/asteroid_areas.dm b/code/game/area/asteroid_areas.dm
index 66a7e86913..e5f22a77d7 100644
--- a/code/game/area/asteroid_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/asteroid_areas.dm
@@ -2,28 +2,23 @@
 
 /area/mine
 	icon_state = "mining"
-	music = 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg'
 	sound_env = ASTEROID
 
 /area/mine/explored
 	name = "Mine"
 	icon_state = "explored"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimine.ogg', 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg')
 
 /area/mine/unexplored
 	name = "Mine"
 	icon_state = "unexplored"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimine.ogg', 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg')
 
 /area/mine/explored/upper_level
 	name = "Upper Level Mine"
 	icon_state = "explored"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimine.ogg', 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg')
 
 /area/mine/unexplored/upper_level
 	name = "Upper Level Mine"
 	icon_state = "unexplored"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimine.ogg', 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg')
 
 
 // OUTPOSTS
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm b/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
index caa71d7fb5..2117198ebd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/jukebox.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ datum/track/New(var/title_name, var/audio)
 		new/datum/track("Part A", 'sound/misc/TestLoop1.ogg'),
 		new/datum/track("Scratch", 'sound/music/title1.ogg'),
 		new/datum/track("Trai`Tor", 'sound/music/traitor.ogg'),
-		new/datum/track("Stellar Transit", 'sound/ambience/serspaceamb1.ogg'),
+		new/datum/track("Stellar Transit", 'sound/ambience/space/space_serithi.ogg'),
 	)
 
 	// Only visible if hacked
diff --git a/code/modules/client/client defines.dm b/code/modules/client/client defines.dm
index f272fba459..d1412a2a12 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/client defines.dm	
+++ b/code/modules/client/client defines.dm	
@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@
 		///////////////
 		//SOUND STUFF//
 		///////////////
-	var/ambience_playing= null
-	var/played			= 0
+	var/time_last_ambience_played = 0 // world.time when ambience was played to this client, to space out ambience sounds.
 
 		////////////
 		//SECURITY//
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Neerti-ambience.yml b/html/changelogs/Neerti-ambience.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e711c67cfe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Neerti-ambience.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes: 
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#################################
+
+# Your name.  
+author: Neerti
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes: 
+  - soundadd: "Adds new ambience sounds for various areas, especially on the surface of Sif."
+  - sounddel: "Removes low and high-pitched droning from available ambience. Consider trying ambience again if you had turned it off to avoid those."
diff --git a/maps/example/example_areas.dm b/maps/example/example_areas.dm
index 8e01e14055..d66be8dea8 100644
--- a/maps/example/example_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/example/example_areas.dm
@@ -4,10 +4,12 @@
 	lift_floor_label = "Floor 2"
 	lift_floor_name = "Top Floor"
 	lift_announce_str = "Arriving at Top Floor."
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AESTHETIC
 
 /area/turbolift/example_ground
 	name = "lift (ground floor)"
 	lift_floor_label = "Floor 1"
 	lift_floor_name = "First Floor"
 	lift_announce_str = "Arriving at First Floor."
-	base_turf = /turf/simulated/floor
\ No newline at end of file
+	base_turf = /turf/simulated/floor
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AESTHETIC
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
index d65c2a9882..92766ce1ab 100644
--- a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
@@ -57,6 +57,9 @@
 	name = "Southern Shoreline"
 	icon_state = "southeast"
 
+/area/surface/outside
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
+
 // The area near the outpost, so POIs don't show up right next to the outpost.
 /area/surface/outside/plains/outpost
 	name = "Outpost Perimeter"
@@ -122,7 +125,6 @@
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 
 /area/surface/cave
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimine.ogg', 'sound/ambience/song_game.ogg', 'sound/ambience/serspaceamb1.ogg')
 
 // The bottom half that connects to the outpost and is safer.
 /area/surface/cave/explored/normal
@@ -147,6 +149,7 @@
 //Surface Outposts
 
 /area/surface/outpost
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
 
 // Main mining outpost
 /area/surface/outpost/mining_main
@@ -281,6 +284,7 @@
 /area/surface/outpost/main/gen_room
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost SMES"
 	icon_state = "substation"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_ENGINEERING
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/gen_room/smes
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm SMES"
@@ -345,9 +349,11 @@
 	name = "The Wall"
 	icon_state = "red"
 	requires_power = FALSE
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/surface/outpost/wall/checkpoint
 	name = "Checkpoint"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 //Mining Station
 
@@ -364,7 +370,6 @@
 /area/outpost/mining_station/gen_station
 	name = "Mining Station Generator Room"
 	icon_state = "substation"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin1.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin3.ogg','sound/ambience/ambisin4.ogg')
 
 /area/outpost/mining_station/crew_area
 	name = "Mining Station Crew Area"
@@ -658,7 +663,6 @@
 
 /area/tcomm/
 	icon_state = "tcomsatcham"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_COMMAND
 
 /area/tcomm/entrance
@@ -668,7 +672,6 @@
 /area/tcomm/tcomfoyer
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Foyer"
 	icon_state = "tcomsatfoyer"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
 
 /area/tcomm/chamber
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Central Compartment"
@@ -677,7 +680,6 @@
 /area/tcomm/tcomstorage
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Storage"
 	icon_state = "tcomsatstore"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambisin2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/signal.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambigen10.ogg')
 
 /area/tcomm/computer
 	name = "\improper Telecomms Control Room"
@@ -904,6 +906,7 @@
 
 /area/ai
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_COMMAND
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_AI
 
 /area/ai/ai_cyborg_station
 	name = "\improper Cyborg Station"
@@ -913,12 +916,10 @@
 /area/ai/ai_upload
 	name = "\improper AI Upload Chamber"
 	icon_state = "ai_upload"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
 
 /area/ai/ai_upload_foyer
 	name = "AI Upload Access"
 	icon_state = "ai_foyer"
-	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg')
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
 
 /area/ai/ai_server_room
@@ -1011,6 +1012,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 /area/solar
 	requires_power = 1
 	always_unpowered = 1
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/solar/aftportsolar
 	name = "\improper Aft Port Solar Array"
@@ -1031,6 +1033,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 /area/thirddeck/roof
 	name = "\improper Third Deck Plating"
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 // Shuttles
 
@@ -1041,6 +1044,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	icon_state = "centcom"
 	requires_power = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/shuttle/response_ship/start
 	name = "\improper Response Team Base"
@@ -1222,6 +1226,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/syndicate_station
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Base"
@@ -1229,6 +1234,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/syndicate_station/start
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Ship"
@@ -1289,6 +1295,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/skipjack_station/transit
 	name = "transit"
@@ -1342,6 +1349,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	icon_state = "green"
 	requires_power = 0
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/ninja_dojo/dojo
 	name = "\improper Clan Dojo"
@@ -1571,7 +1579,9 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 /area/wreck/ufoship
 	name = "\improper Wreck"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
 
 /area/wreck/supplyshuttle
 	name = "\improper Wreck"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
diff --git a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/mountains_areas.dm b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/mountains_areas.dm
index f1045f22f0..9bcce0da1e 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/mountains_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/mountains_areas.dm
@@ -1,94 +1,123 @@
 /area/submap/cave
 	name = "Cave Submap Area"
 	icon_state = "submap"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/cave/deadBeacon
 	name = "abandoned relay"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/cave/prepper1
 	name = "Prepper Bunker"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/qShuttle
 	name = "Quarantined Shuttle"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/cave/AMine1
 	name = "Abandoned Mine"
 
 /area/submap/cave/Scave1
 	name = "Spider Cave 1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/crashed_ufo
 	name = "Crashed Alien Vessel"
 	requires_power = FALSE
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
 
 /area/submap/cave/crystal1
 	name = "Crystaline Cave"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/crystal2
 	name = "Crystaline Cave"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/crystal3
 	name = "Crystaline Cave"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/lost_explorer
 	name = "Final Resting Place"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GHOSTLY
 
 /area/submap/Rockb1
 	name = "RockyBase1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Cavelake
 	name = "Cavelake"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/CaveTrench
 	name = "Cave River"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/CorgiRitual
 	name = "Dark Ritual"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_UNHOLY
 
 /area/submap/AbandonedTemple
 	name = "Abandoned Temple"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/CrashedMedShuttle
 	name = "Crashed Med Shuttle"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/cave/digsite
 	name = "Dig Site"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
 
 /area/submap/cave/vault1
 	name = "Mine Vault"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/vault2
 	name = "Mine Vault"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/vault3
 	name = "Mine Vault"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/vault4
 	name = "Mine Vault"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/vault5
 	name = "Mine Vault"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/cave/IceCave1A
 	name = "Ice Cave 1A"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/IceCave1B
 	name = "Ice Cave 1B"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/IceCave1C
 	name = "Ice Cave 1C"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
 
 /area/submap/cave/swordcave
 	name = "Cursed Sword Cave"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_UNHOLY
 
 /area/submap/cave/SupplyDrop1
 	name = "Supply Drop 1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/cave/BlastMine1
 	name = "Blast Mine 1"
 
 /area/submap/crashedcontainmentshuttle
-	name = "Crashed	Containment	Shuttle"
+	name = "Crashed Containment Shuttle"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/submap/deadspy
-	name = "Dead Spy"
\ No newline at end of file
+	name = "Dead Spy"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/plains/plains_areas.dm b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/plains/plains_areas.dm
index 771f063622..99f9fef12e 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/plains/plains_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/plains/plains_areas.dm
@@ -3,9 +3,11 @@
 
 /area/submap/construction1
 	name = "construction site"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/camp1
 	name = "camp site"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/house1
 	name = "old explorer's home"
@@ -15,6 +17,7 @@
 
 /area/submap/Epod1
 	name = "Epod1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Rocky2
 	name = "Rocky2"
@@ -24,6 +27,7 @@
 
 /area/submap/PascalB
 	name = "PascalB"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/bonfire
 	name = "abandoned bonfire"
@@ -39,6 +43,7 @@
 
 /area/submap/Thiefc
 	name = "Thieves Cave"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/smol2
 	name = "Small 2"
@@ -54,30 +59,39 @@
 
 /area/submap/PooledR
 	name = "Pooled Rocks"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Diner
 	name = "Diner"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/snow1
 	name = "Snow1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/snow2
 	name = "Snow2"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/snow3
 	name = "Snow3"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/snow4
 	name = "Snow4"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/snow5
 	name = "Snow5"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/SupplyDrop2
 	name = "Supply Drop 2"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/RationCache
 	name = "Ration Cache"
 
 /area/submap/Oldhouse
 	name = "Oldhouse"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
diff --git a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
index 5fecb8d0f4..8f48951167 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
@@ -1,83 +1,110 @@
 /area/submap
 	name = "Submap Area"
 	icon_state = "submap"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/spider1
 	name = "spider nest"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Field1
 	name = "Field 1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Lake1
 	name = "Lake 1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/MilitaryCamp1
 	name = "Military Camp 1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/submap/Mudpit
 	name = "Mudpit"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Rocky1
 	name = "Rocky1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Rocky2
 	name = "Rocky2"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Rocky3
 	name = "Rocky3"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Shack1
 	name = "Shack1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/Small1
 	name = "Small1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/SnowR1
 	name = "SnowR1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/BoomBase
 	name = "Boom1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Blackshuttledown
 	name = "BSD"
 	requires_power = FALSE
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/submap/Cragzone1
 	name = "Craggy1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/Lab1
 	name = "Lab1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/Rocky4
 	name = "Rocky4"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 
 /area/submap/DJOutpost1
 	name = "DJOutpost1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_TECH_RUINS
 
 /area/submap/DJOutpost2
 	name = "DJOutpost2"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GHOSTLY
 
 /area/submap/MHR
 	name = "Manhack Rock"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Rockybase
 	name = "Rockybase"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/submap/GovPatrol
 	name = "GovPatrol"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_GHOSTLY
 
 /area/submap/DecoupledEngine
 	name = "DecoupledEngine"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/DoomP
 	name = "DoomP"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
 
 /area/submap/CaveS
 	name = "CaveS"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Drugd
 	name = "DrugDen"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
 /area/submap/Manor1
 	name = "Manor1"
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 
diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index 1230fd45be..f350f40925 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -2473,7 +2473,6 @@
 #include "interface\interface.dm"
 #include "interface\skin.dmf"
 #include "maps\southern_cross\southern_cross.dm"
-#include "maps\submaps\_readme.dm"
 #include "maps\submaps\space_submaps\space.dm"
 #include "maps\submaps\surface_submaps\mountains\mountains.dm"
 #include "maps\submaps\surface_submaps\mountains\mountains_areas.dm"
diff --git a/sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg b/sound/ambience/ai/ai1.ogg
similarity index 100%
rename from sound/ambience/ambimalf.ogg
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