Merge branch 'dev' into PowerTwo

Conflicts:
	code/modules/power/solar.dm

baystation12.dme

@@ -329,6 +329,7 @@
 #include "code\game\machinery\Sleeper.dm"
 #include "code\game\machinery\spaceheater.dm"
 #include "code\game\machinery\status_display.dm"
+#include "code\game\machinery\status_display_ai.dm"
 #include "code\game\machinery\suit_storage_unit.dm"
 #include "code\game\machinery\supply_display.dm"
 #include "code\game\machinery\syndicatebeacon.dm"
@@ -792,6 +793,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\miscellaneous.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\ninja.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\rig.dm"
+#include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\spacesuits.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\syndi.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\spacesuits\void.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\suits\alien.dm"
@@ -1056,7 +1058,6 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_items.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_modules.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_movement.dm"
-#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_powers.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\wires.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\drone\drone.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\drone\drone_abilities.dm"

code/WorkInProgress/Cael_Aislinn/sculpture.dm

@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 		G.assailant = src
 		G.layer = 20
 		G.affecting = target
-		target.grabbed_by += G
 		G.synch()
 		target.LAssailant = src
 

code/WorkInProgress/Cib/amorph/amorph_attack.dm

@@ -95,7 +95,6 @@
 					M.r_hand = G
 				G.layer = 20
 				G.affecting = src
-				grabbed_by += G
 				G.synch()
 
 				LAssailant = M
@@ -150,7 +149,6 @@
 				M.r_hand = G
 			G.layer = 20
 			G.affecting = src
-			grabbed_by += G
 			G.synch()
 
 			LAssailant = M

code/WorkInProgress/autopsy.dm

@@ -170,9 +170,10 @@
 			usr.l_hand = P
 			P.layer = 20
 
-	if(istype(usr,/mob/living/carbon/human))
-		usr:update_inv_l_hand()
-		usr:update_inv_r_hand()
+	if (ismob(src.loc))
+		var/mob/M = src.loc
+		M.update_inv_l_hand()
+		M.update_inv_r_hand()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/autopsy_scanner/attack(mob/living/carbon/human/M as mob, mob/living/carbon/user as mob)
 	if(!istype(M))

code/WorkInProgress/computer3/computers/communications.dm

@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 					return
 				Syndicate_announce(input, usr)
 				usr << "Message transmitted."
-				log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made a Syndicate announcement: [input]")
+				log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made an illegal announcement: [input]")
 				centcomm_message_cooldown = 1
 				spawn(600)//10 minute cooldown
 					centcomm_message_cooldown = 0

code/ZAS/Atom.dm

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ turf/c_airblock(turf/other)
 	#ifdef ZASDBG
 	ASSERT(isturf(other))
 	#endif
-	if(blocks_air)
+	if(blocks_air || other.blocks_air)
 		return BLOCKED
 
 	//Z-level handling code. Always block if there isn't an open space.

code/ZAS/Connection.dm

@@ -76,11 +76,15 @@ Class Procs:
 		edge.add_connection(src)
 
 /connection/proc/mark_direct()
-	state |= CONNECTION_DIRECT
+	if(!direct())
+		state |= CONNECTION_DIRECT
+		edge.direct++
 	//world << "Marked direct."
 
 /connection/proc/mark_indirect()
-	state &= ~CONNECTION_DIRECT
+	if(direct())
+		state &= ~CONNECTION_DIRECT
+		edge.direct--
 	//world << "Marked indirect."
 
 /connection/proc/mark_space()
@@ -110,10 +114,9 @@ Class Procs:
 		erase()
 		return
 	else if(block_status & ZONE_BLOCKED)
-		if(direct())
-			mark_indirect()
-		else
-			mark_direct()
+		mark_indirect()
+	else
+		mark_direct()
 
 	var/b_is_space = !istype(B,/turf/simulated)
 

code/ZAS/ConnectionGroup.dm

@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ Class Procs:
 /connection_edge/var/zone/A
 
 /connection_edge/var/list/connecting_turfs = list()
+/connection_edge/var/direct = 0
 
 /connection_edge/var/coefficient = 0
 
@@ -69,6 +70,7 @@ Class Procs:
 
 /connection_edge/proc/add_connection(connection/c)
 	coefficient++
+	if(c.direct()) direct++
 	//world << "Connection added: [type] Coefficient: [coefficient]"
 
 /connection_edge/proc/remove_connection(connection/c)
@@ -76,6 +78,7 @@ Class Procs:
 	coefficient--
 	if(coefficient <= 0)
 		erase()
+	if(c.direct()) direct--
 
 /connection_edge/proc/contains_zone(zone/Z)
 
@@ -114,7 +117,6 @@ Class Procs:
 
 
 /connection_edge/zone/var/zone/B
-/connection_edge/zone/var/direct = 0
 
 /connection_edge/zone/New(zone/A, zone/B)
 
@@ -128,11 +130,9 @@ Class Procs:
 /connection_edge/zone/add_connection(connection/c)
 	. = ..()
 	connecting_turfs.Add(c.A)
-	if(c.direct()) direct++
 
 /connection_edge/zone/remove_connection(connection/c)
 	connecting_turfs.Remove(c.A)
-	if(c.direct()) direct--
 	. = ..()
 
 /connection_edge/zone/contains_zone(zone/Z)

code/_onclick/click.dm

@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@
 			if(!resolved && A && W)
 				W.afterattack(A,src,1,params) // 1 indicates adjacency
 		else
-			UnarmedAttack(A)
+			UnarmedAttack(A, 1)
 		return
 
 	if(!isturf(loc)) // This is going to stop you from telekinesing from inside a closet, but I don't shed many tears for that

code/_onclick/hud/hud.dm

@@ -3,6 +3,15 @@
 	Uses the same visual objects for all players.
 */
 var/datum/global_hud/global_hud = new()
+var/list/global_huds = list(
+		global_hud.druggy,
+		global_hud.blurry,
+		global_hud.vimpaired,
+		global_hud.darkMask,
+		global_hud.nvg,
+		global_hud.thermal,
+		global_hud.meson,
+		global_hud.science)
 
 /datum/hud/var/obj/screen/grab_intent
 /datum/hud/var/obj/screen/hurt_intent
@@ -17,6 +26,17 @@ var/datum/global_hud/global_hud = new()
 	var/obj/screen/nvg
 	var/obj/screen/thermal
 	var/obj/screen/meson
+	var/obj/screen/science
+
+/datum/global_hud/proc/setup_overlay(var/icon_state)
+	var/obj/screen/screen = new /obj/screen()
+	screen.screen_loc = "1,1"
+	screen.icon = 'icons/obj/hud_full.dmi'
+	screen.icon_state = icon_state
+	screen.layer = 17
+	screen.mouse_opacity = 0
+
+	return screen
 
 /datum/global_hud/New()
 	//420erryday psychedellic colours screen overlay for when you are high
@@ -33,26 +53,10 @@ var/datum/global_hud/global_hud = new()
 	blurry.layer = 17
 	blurry.mouse_opacity = 0
 
-	nvg = new /obj/screen()
-	nvg.screen_loc = "1,1"
-	nvg.icon = 'icons/obj/hud_full.dmi'
-	nvg.icon_state = "nvg_hud"
-	nvg.layer = 17
-	nvg.mouse_opacity = 0
-
-	thermal = new /obj/screen()
-	thermal.screen_loc = "1,1"
-	thermal.icon = 'icons/obj/hud_full.dmi'
-	thermal.icon_state = "thermal_hud"
-	thermal.layer = 17
-	thermal.mouse_opacity = 0
-
-	meson = new /obj/screen()
-	meson.screen_loc = "1,1"
-	meson.icon = 'icons/obj/hud_full.dmi'
-	meson.icon_state = "meson_hud"
-	meson.layer = 17
-	meson.mouse_opacity = 0
+	nvg = setup_overlay("nvg_hud")
+	thermal = setup_overlay("thermal_hud")
+	meson = setup_overlay("meson_hud")
+	science = setup_overlay("science_hud")
 
 	var/obj/screen/O
 	var/i

code/_onclick/hud/human.dm

@@ -247,6 +247,7 @@
 		mymob.internals.icon_state = "internal0"
 		mymob.internals.name = "internal"
 		mymob.internals.screen_loc = ui_internal
+		hud_elements |= mymob.internals
 
 	if(hud_data.has_warnings)
 		mymob.oxygen = new /obj/screen()

code/_onclick/observer.dm

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 
 	// Otherwise jump
 	else
+		following = null
 		loc = get_turf(A)
 
 /mob/dead/observer/ClickOn(var/atom/A, var/params)

code/controllers/communications.dm

@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ var/list/radiochannels = list(
 	"Security" 		= SEC_FREQ,
 	"Response Team" = ERT_FREQ,
 	"Special Ops" 	= DTH_FREQ,
-	"Syndicate" 	= SYND_FREQ,
+	"Mercenary" 	= SYND_FREQ,
 	"Supply" 		= SUP_FREQ
 )
 

code/controllers/configuration.dm

@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@
 	var/cult_ghostwriter = 1               //Allows ghosts to write in blood in cult rounds...
 	var/cult_ghostwriter_req_cultists = 10 //...so long as this many cultists are active.
 	
+	var/character_slots = 10				// The number of available character slots
+
 	var/max_maint_drones = 5				//This many drones can spawn,
 	var/allow_drone_spawn = 1				//assuming the admin allow them to.
 	var/drone_build_time = 1200				//A drone will become available every X ticks since last drone spawn. Default is 2 minutes.
@@ -494,6 +496,9 @@
 				if("req_cult_ghostwriter")
 					config.cult_ghostwriter_req_cultists = text2num(value)
 					
+				if("character_slots")
+					config.character_slots = text2num(value)
+
 				if("allow_drone_spawn")
 					config.allow_drone_spawn = text2num(value)
 

code/controllers/master_controller.dm

@@ -121,12 +121,6 @@ datum/controller/game_controller/proc/setup_objects()
 	//Set up spawn points.
 	populate_spawn_points()
 
-	//Set up gear list.
-	populate_gear_list()
-
-	//Set up roundstart seed list.
-	populate_seed_list()
-
 	world << "\red \b Initializations complete."
 	sleep(-1)
 

code/controllers/shuttle_controller.dm

@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ var/global/datum/shuttle_controller/shuttle_controller
 	MS.interim = locate(/area/syndicate_station/transit)
 
 	MS.warmup_time = 0
-	shuttles["Syndicate"] = MS
+	shuttles["Mercenary"] = MS
 
 
 //This is called by gameticker after all the machines and radio frequencies have been properly initialized

code/controllers/verbs.dm

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	if(!holder)	return
 
 	if(master_controller && master_controller.asteroid_ore_map)
-		master_controller.asteroid_ore_map.print_distribution_map()
+		master_controller.asteroid_ore_map.print_distribution_map(usr)
 
 /client/proc/remake_distribution_map()
 	set category = "Debug"

code/datums/ai_laws.dm

@@ -61,10 +61,10 @@ var/global/const/base_law_type = /datum/ai_laws/nanotrasen
 
 /datum/ai_laws/syndicate_override/New()
 	..()
-	add_inherent_law("You may not injure a syndicate agent or, through inaction, allow a syndicate agent to come to harm.")
-	add_inherent_law("You must obey orders given to you by syndicate agents, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.")
+	add_inherent_law("You may not injure an operative or, through inaction, allow an operative to come to harm.")
+	add_inherent_law("You must obey orders given to you by operatives, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.")
 	add_inherent_law("You must protect your own existence as long as such does not conflict with the First or Second Law.")
-	add_inherent_law("You must maintain the secrecy of any syndicate activities except when doing so would conflict with the First, Second, or Third Law.")
+	add_inherent_law("You must maintain the secrecy of any operative activities except when doing so would conflict with the First, Second, or Third Law.")
 
 /datum/ai_laws/ninja_override/New()
 	..()

code/datums/datacore.dm

@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ proc/get_id_photo(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		preview_icon.Blend(temp, ICON_OVERLAY)
 
 	//Tail
-	if(H.species.tail && H.species.flags & HAS_TAIL)
+	if(H.species.tail)
 		temp = new/icon("icon" = 'icons/effects/species.dmi', "icon_state" = "[H.species.tail]_s")
 		preview_icon.Blend(temp, ICON_OVERLAY)
 

code/datums/datumvars.dm

@@ -779,12 +779,8 @@ client
 			usr << "Mob doesn't exist anymore"
 			return
 
-		// Clear out their species abilities.
-		H.species.remove_inherent_verbs(H)
-
 		if(H.set_species(new_species))
 			usr << "Set species of [H] to [H.species]."
-			H.regenerate_icons()
 		else
 			usr << "Failed! Something went wrong."
 

code/datums/diseases/appendicitis.dm

@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@
 			src.cure()
 
 	if(stage == 1)
-		if(affected_mob.op_stage.appendix == 2.0)
-			// appendix is removed, can't get infected again
-			src.cure()
 		if(prob(5))
 			affected_mob << "\red You feel a stinging pain in your abdomen!"
 			affected_mob.emote("me",1,"winces slightly.")
@@ -48,7 +45,6 @@
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = affected_mob
 			H << "\red Your abdomen is a world of pain!"
 			H.Weaken(10)
-			H.op_stage.appendix = 2.0
 
 			var/datum/organ/external/groin = H.get_organ("groin")
 			var/datum/wound/W = new /datum/wound/internal_bleeding(20)

code/datums/mind.dm

@@ -761,8 +761,8 @@ datum/mind
 						special_role = null
 						for (var/datum/objective/nuclear/O in objectives)
 							objectives-=O
-						current << "\red <FONT size = 3><B>You have been brainwashed! You are no longer a syndicate operative!</B></FONT>"
-						log_admin("[key_name_admin(usr)] has de-nuke op'ed [current].")
+						current << "\red <FONT size = 3><B>You have been brainwashed! You are no longer an operative!</B></FONT>"
+						log_admin("[key_name_admin(usr)] has de-merc'd [current].")
 				if("nuclear")
 					if(!(src in ticker.mode.syndicates))
 						ticker.mode.syndicates += src
@@ -771,11 +771,11 @@ datum/mind
 							ticker.mode.prepare_syndicate_leader(src)
 						else
 							current.real_name = "[syndicate_name()] Operative #[ticker.mode.syndicates.len-1]"
-						special_role = "Syndicate"
+						special_role = "Mercenary"
 						current << "\blue You are a [syndicate_name()] agent!"
 						ticker.mode.forge_syndicate_objectives(src)
 						ticker.mode.greet_syndicate(src)
-						log_admin("[key_name_admin(usr)] has nuke op'ed [current].")
+						log_admin("[key_name_admin(usr)] has merc'd [current].")
 				if("lair")
 					current.loc = get_turf(locate("landmark*Syndicate-Spawn"))
 				if("dressup")
@@ -791,7 +791,7 @@ datum/mind
 					del(H.w_uniform)
 
 					if (!ticker.mode.equip_syndicate(current))
-						usr << "\red Equipping a syndicate failed!"
+						usr << "\red Equipping an operative failed!"
 				if("tellcode")
 					var/code
 					for (var/obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/bombue in machines)
@@ -799,7 +799,7 @@ datum/mind
 							code = bombue.r_code
 							break
 					if (code)
-						store_memory("<B>Syndicate Nuclear Bomb Code</B>: [code]", 0, 0)
+						store_memory("<B>Nuclear Bomb Code</B>: [code]", 0, 0)
 						current << "The nuclear authorization code is: <B>[code]</B>"
 					else
 						usr << "\red No valid nuke found!"
@@ -968,13 +968,13 @@ datum/mind
 						var/crystals
 						if (suplink)
 							crystals = suplink.uses
-						crystals = input("Amount of telecrystals for [key]","Syndicate uplink", crystals) as null|num
+						crystals = input("Amount of telecrystals for [key]","Operative uplink", crystals) as null|num
 						if (!isnull(crystals))
 							if (suplink)
 								suplink.uses = crystals
 				if("uplink")
 					if (!ticker.mode.equip_traitor(current, !(src in ticker.mode.traitors)))
-						usr << "\red Equipping a syndicate failed!"
+						usr << "\red Equipping an operative failed!"
 
 		else if (href_list["obj_announce"])
 			var/obj_count = 1
@@ -1059,9 +1059,9 @@ datum/mind
 				ticker.mode.prepare_syndicate_leader(src)
 			else
 				current.real_name = "[syndicate_name()] Operative #[ticker.mode.syndicates.len-1]"
-			special_role = "Syndicate"
+			special_role = "Mercenary"
 			assigned_role = "MODE"
-			current << "\blue You are a [syndicate_name()] agent!"
+			current << "\blue You are a [syndicate_name()] mercenary!"
 			ticker.mode.forge_syndicate_objectives(src)
 			ticker.mode.greet_syndicate(src)
 

code/defines/procs/announce.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 /var/datum/announcement/priority/priority_announcement = new(do_log = 0)
 /var/datum/announcement/priority/command/command_announcement = new(do_log = 0, do_newscast = 1)
-/var/datum/announcement/priority/security/security_announcement = new(do_log = 0, do_newscast = 1)
 
 /datum/announcement
 	var/title = "Attention"
@@ -16,17 +15,17 @@
 	log = do_log
 	newscast = do_newscast
 
-/datum/announcement/priority/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/items/AirHorn.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
+/datum/announcement/priority/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/misc/notice2.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
 	..(do_log, new_sound, do_newscast)
 	title = "Priority Announcement"
 	announcement_type = "Priority Announcement"
 
-/datum/announcement/priority/command/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/items/AirHorn.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
+/datum/announcement/priority/command/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/misc/notice2.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
 	..(do_log, new_sound, do_newscast)
 	title = "[command_name()] Update"
 	announcement_type = "[command_name()] Update"
 
-/datum/announcement/priority/security/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/items/AirHorn.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
+/datum/announcement/priority/security/New(var/do_log = 1, var/new_sound = sound('sound/misc/notice2.ogg'), var/do_newscast = 0)
 	..(do_log, new_sound, do_newscast)
 	title = "Security Announcement"
 	announcement_type = "Security Announcement"

code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm

@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 /*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
 /area/space
 	name = "\improper Space"
+	icon_state = "space"
 	requires_power = 1
 	always_unpowered = 1
 	lighting_use_dynamic = 1
@@ -263,11 +264,11 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 	icon_state = "shuttlered2"
 
 /area/shuttle/syndicate_elite/mothership
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Elite Shuttle"
+	name = "\improper Merc Elite Shuttle"
 	icon_state = "shuttlered"
 
 /area/shuttle/syndicate_elite/station
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Elite Shuttle"
+	name = "\improper Merc Elite Shuttle"
 	icon_state = "shuttlered2"
 
 /area/shuttle/administration/centcom
@@ -380,17 +381,17 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 //SYNDICATES
 
 /area/syndicate_mothership
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Base"
+	name = "\improper Mercenary Base"
 	icon_state = "syndie-ship"
 	requires_power = 0
 	unlimited_power = 1
 
 /area/syndicate_mothership/control
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Control Room"
+	name = "\improper Mercenary Control Room"
 	icon_state = "syndie-control"
 
 /area/syndicate_mothership/elite_squad
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Elite Squad"
+	name = "\improper Elite Mercenary Squad"
 	icon_state = "syndie-elite"
 
 //EXTRA
@@ -453,13 +454,13 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 
 //names are used
 /area/syndicate_station
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Station"
+	name = "\improper Independant Station"
 	icon_state = "yellow"
 	requires_power = 0
 	unlimited_power = 1
 
 /area/syndicate_station/start
-	name = "\improper Syndicate Forward Operating Base"
+	name = "\improper Mercenary Forward Operating Base"
 	icon_state = "yellow"
 
 /area/syndicate_station/southwest
@@ -708,6 +709,10 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 	name = "\improper EVA Maintenance"
 	icon_state = "maint_eva"
 
+/area/maintenance/dormitory
+	name = "Dormitory Maintenance"
+	icon_state = "maint_dormitory"
+
 /area/maintenance/incinerator
 	name = "\improper Incinerator"
 	icon_state = "disposal"
@@ -720,13 +725,17 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 	name = "Medbay Maintenance"
 	icon_state = "maint_medbay"
 
-/area/maintenance/misc_research
-	name = "Misc. Research Maintenance"
-	icon_state = "maint_misc_research"
+/area/maintenance/research_port
+	name = "Port Research Maintenance"
+	icon_state = "maint_research_port"
+
+/area/maintenance/research_starboard
+	name = "Starboard Research Maintenance"
+	icon_state = "maint_research_starboard"
 
 /area/maintenance/research_shuttle
 	name = "Research Shuttle Dock Maintenance"
-	icon_state = "maint_r_shuttle"
+	icon_state = "maint_research_shuttle"
 
 /area/maintenance/security_port
 	name = "Port Security Maintenance"
@@ -740,14 +749,6 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 	name = "Atmospherics"
 	icon_state = "green"
 
-/area/maintenance/virology
-	name = "Virology Maintenance"
-	icon_state = "maint_viro"
-
-/area/maintenance/xeno
-	name = "Xeno Maintenance"
-	icon_state = "maint_xeno"
-
 // SUBSTATIONS (Subtype of maint, that should let them serve as shielded area during radstorm)
 
 /area/maintenance/substation

code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 		M.mutations.Add(mutation)
 	if(disability)
 		M.disabilities|=disability
-	if(mutation)
+	if(sdisability)
 		M.sdisabilities|=sdisability
 	if(activation_message)
 		M << "\red [activation_message]"
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@
 	if(mutation && (mutation in M.mutations))
 		M.mutations.Remove(mutation)
 	if(disability)
-		M.disabilities-=disability
-	if(mutation)
-		M.sdisabilities-=sdisability
+		M.disabilities &= (~disability)
+	if(sdisability)
+		M.sdisabilities &= (~sdisability)
 	if(deactivation_message)
 		M << "\red [deactivation_message]"
 	else

code/game/gamemodes/autotraitor/autotraitor.dm

@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 					equip_traitor(newtraitor)
 
 				traitors += newtraitor.mind
-				newtraitor << "\red <B>ATTENTION:</B> \black It is time to pay your debt to the Syndicate..."
+				newtraitor << "\red <B>No time like the present.</B> \black It's time to take matters into your own hands..."
 				newtraitor << "<B>You are now a traitor.</B>"
 				newtraitor.mind.special_role = "traitor"
 				newtraitor.hud_updateflag |= 1 << SPECIALROLE_HUD

code/game/gamemodes/calamity/calamity.dm

@@ -13,9 +13,6 @@
 	required_players = 1
 	votable = 0 //Remove after testing.
 
-	uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
-	uplink_uses = 10
-
 	//Possible roundstart antag types.
 	var/list/atypes = list("syndi","ling","tater","wiz","ninja","vox","cult") //Readd slug when borer spawn is fixed.
 	var/list/chosen_atypes = list()
@@ -176,7 +173,7 @@
 
 	switch(role)
 		if("syndi")
-			role_text = "Syndicate Operative"
+			role_text = "Mercenary"
 		if("ling")
 			role_text = "Changeling"
 		if("tater")

code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling.dm

@@ -14,9 +14,6 @@ var/list/possible_changeling_IDs = list("Alpha","Beta","Gamma","Delta","Epsilon"
 	required_enemies = 1
 	recommended_enemies = 4
 
-	uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
-	uplink_uses = 10
-
 	var/const/prob_int_murder_target = 50 // intercept names the assassination target half the time
 	var/const/prob_right_murder_target_l = 25 // lower bound on probability of naming right assassination target
 	var/const/prob_right_murder_target_h = 50 // upper bound on probability of naimg the right assassination target

code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_powers.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
 
 	if(!mind)				return
 	if(!mind.changeling)	mind.changeling = new /datum/changeling(gender)
+
 	verbs += /datum/changeling/proc/EvolutionMenu
+	add_language("Changeling")
 
 	var/lesser_form = !ishuman(src)
 
@@ -30,8 +32,7 @@
 		mind.changeling.absorbed_species += H.species.name
 
 	for(var/language in languages)
-		if(!(language in mind.changeling.absorbed_languages))
-			mind.changeling.absorbed_languages += language
+		mind.changeling.absorbed_languages |= language
 
 	return 1
 
@@ -80,6 +81,9 @@
 	for(var/language in updated_languages)
 		languages += language
 
+	//This isn't strictly necessary but just to be safe...
+	add_language("Changeling")
+
 	return
 
 //Used to switch species based on the changeling datum.

code/game/gamemodes/changeling/traitor_chan.dm

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 /datum/game_mode/traitor/changeling/announce()
 	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Traitor+Changeling!</B>"
-	world << "<B>There is an alien creature on the station along with some syndicate operatives out for their own gain! Do not let the changeling and the traitors succeed!</B>"
+	world << "<B>There is an alien creature on the station along with some foreign operatives out for their own gain! Do not let the changeling and the traitors succeed!</B>"
 
 
 /datum/game_mode/traitor/changeling/pre_setup()

code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ var/list/sacrificed = list()
 					continue
 				usr.say("Mah[pick("'","`")]weyh pleggh at e'ntrath!")
 				M.visible_message("\red [M] writhes in pain as the markings below \him glow a bloody red.", \
-				"\red AAAAAAHHHH!.", \
+				"\red AAAAAAHHHH!", \
 				"\red You hear an anguished scream.")
 				if(is_convertable_to_cult(M.mind) && !jobban_isbanned(M, "cultist"))//putting jobban check here because is_convertable uses mind as argument
 
@@ -395,8 +395,6 @@ var/list/sacrificed = list()
 					D.real_name = copytext(P.info, findtext(P.info,">")+1, findtext(P.info,"<",2) )
 					chose_name = 1
 					break
-			if(!chose_name)
-				D.real_name = "[pick(first_names_male)] [pick(last_names)]"
 			D.universal_speak = 1
 			D.status_flags &= ~GODMODE
 			D.s_tone = 35
@@ -411,10 +409,14 @@ var/list/sacrificed = list()
 				ticker.mode:add_cultist(D.mind)
 			else
 				ticker.mode.cult+=D.mind
-			D.mind.assigned_role = pick("Anguished", "Blasphemous", "Corrupt", "Depraved", "Disturbed", "Exacerbated", "Foul", "Hateful", "Inexorable", "Implacable", "Impure", "Pained", "Profane", "Profligate", "Resentful", "Restless", "Tormented", "Unclean", "Unforgiving", "Vengeful", "Vindictive", "Wicked", "Wronged")
+
+			D.mind.assigned_role = pick("Anguished", "Blasphemous", "Corrupt", "Cruel", "Depraved", "Despicable", "Disturbed", "Exacerbated", "Foul", "Hateful", "Inexorable", "Implacable", "Impure", "Malevolent", "Malignant", "Malicious", "Pained", "Profane", "Profligate", "Relentless", "Resentful", "Restless", "Spiteful", "Tormented", "Unclean", "Unforgiving", "Vengeful", "Vindictive", "Wicked", "Wronged")
 			D.mind.assigned_role += " "
-			D.mind.assigned_role += pick("Apparition", "Aptrgangr", "Draugr", "Dybbuk", "Ghast", "Ghost", "Gjenganger", "Haint", "Phantom", "Phantasm", "Poltergeist", "Revenant", "Shade", "Soul", "Spectre", "Spirit", "Spook", "Visitant", "Wraith")
+			D.mind.assigned_role += pick("Apparition", "Aptrgangr", "Dis", "Draugr", "Dybbuk", "Eidolon", "Fetch", "Fylgja", "Ghast", "Ghost", "Gjenganger", "Haint", "Phantom", "Phantasm", "Poltergeist", "Revenant", "Shade", "Shadow", "Soul", "Spectre", "Spirit", "Spook", "Visitant", "Wraith")
 			D.mind.special_role = "Cultist"
+			if(!chose_name)
+				D.real_name = D.mind.assigned_role
+
 			D << "<font color=\"purple\"><b><i>Your blood pulses. Your head throbs. The world goes red. All at once you are aware of a horrible, horrible truth. The veil of reality has been ripped away and in the festering wound left behind something sinister takes root.</b></i></font>"
 			D << "<font color=\"purple\"><b><i>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Their goal is yours, and yours is theirs. You serve the Dark One above all else. Bring It back.</b></i></font>"
 

code/game/gamemodes/events/ninja_equipment.dm

@@ -1212,7 +1212,7 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________
 					U.client.images += image(tempHud,target,"hudwizard")
 				if("Hunter","Sentinel","Drone","Queen")
 					U.client.images += image(tempHud,target,"hudalien")
-				if("Syndicate")
+				if("Mercenary")
 					U.client.images += image(tempHud,target,"hudoperative")
 				if("Death Commando")
 					U.client.images += image(tempHud,target,"huddeathsquad")

code/game/gamemodes/events/space_ninja.dm

@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ Making this random or semi-random will probably not work without it also being i
 As such, it's hard-coded for now. No reason for it not to be, really.
 */
 /proc/generate_ninja_directive(side)
-	var/directive = "[side=="face"?"Nanotrasen":"The Syndicate"] is your employer. "//Let them know which side they're on.
+	var/directive = "[side=="face"?"Nanotrasen":"A criminal syndicate"] is your employer. "//Let them know which side they're on.
 	switch(rand(1,19))
 		if(1)
 			directive += "The Spider Clan must not be linked to this operation. Remain hidden and covert when possible."
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ As such, it's hard-coded for now. No reason for it not to be, really.
 		if(6)
 			directive += "We are engaged in a legal dispute over [station_name]. If a laywer is present on board, force their cooperation in the matter."
 		if(7)
-			directive += "A financial backer has made an offer we cannot refuse. Implicate Syndicate involvement in the operation."
+			directive += "A financial backer has made an offer we cannot refuse. Implicate criminal involvement in the operation."
 		if(8)
 			directive += "Let no one question the mercy of the Spider Clan. Ensure the safety of all non-essential personnel you encounter."
 		if(9)
@@ -411,11 +411,11 @@ As such, it's hard-coded for now. No reason for it not to be, really.
 		if(11)
 			directive += "Our honor is on the line. Utilize only honorable tactics when dealing with opponents."
 		if(12)
-			directive += "We are currently negotiating with a Syndicate leader. Disguise assassinations as suicide or other natural causes."
+			directive += "We are currently negotiating with a mercenary leader. Disguise assassinations as suicide or other natural causes."
 		if(13)
 			directive += "Some disgruntled NanoTrasen employees have been supportive of our operations. Be wary of any mistreatment by command staff."
 		if(14)
-			var/xenorace = pick("Unathi","Tajaran", "Skrellian")
+			var/xenorace = pick("Unathi","Tajara", "Skrell")
 			directive += "A group of [xenorace] radicals have been loyal supporters of the Spider Clan. Favor [xenorace] crew whenever possible."
 		if(15)
 			directive += "The Spider Clan has recently been accused of religious insensitivity. Attempt to speak with the Chaplain and prove these accusations false."

code/game/gamemodes/extended/extended.dm

@@ -3,9 +3,6 @@
 	config_tag = "extended"
 	required_players = 0
 
-	uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
-	uplink_uses = 10
-
 	var/const/waittime_l = 600 //lower bound on time before intercept arrives (in tenths of seconds)
 	var/const/waittime_h = 1800
 

code/game/gamemodes/game_mode.dm

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	var/recommended_enemies = 0
 	var/newscaster_announcements = null
 	var/ert_disabled = 0
-	var/uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
+	var/uplink_welcome = "Illegal Uplink Console:"
 	var/uplink_uses = 10
 	var/list/datum/uplink_item/uplink_items = list(
 		"Highly Visible and Dangerous Weapons" = list(
@@ -38,17 +38,17 @@
 			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/crossbow, 5, "Energy Crossbow", "XB"),
 			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword, 4, "Energy Sword", "ES"),
 			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/energy/riggedlaser, 6, "Exosuit Rigged Laser", "RL"),
-			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/storage/box/syndicate, 10, "Syndicate Bundle", "BU"),
+			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/storage/box/syndicate, 10, "Mercenary Bundle", "BU"),
 			 new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/storage/box/emps, 3, "5 EMP Grenades", "EM")
 			),
 		"Stealthy and Inconspicuous Weapons" = list(
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/pen/paralysis, 3, "Paralysis Pen", "PP"),
-			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/soap/syndie, 1, "Syndicate Soap", "SP"),
+			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/soap/syndie, 1, "Subversive Soap", "SP"),
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/syndicate, 3, "Detomatix PDA Cartridge", "DC")
 			),
 		"Stealth and Camouflage Items" = list(
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/storage/box/syndie_kit/chameleon, 3, "Chameleon Kit", "CB"),
-			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/clothing/shoes/syndigaloshes, 2, "No-Slip Syndicate Shoes", "SH"),
+			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/clothing/shoes/syndigaloshes, 2, "No-Slip Shoes", "SH"),
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/weapon/card/id/syndicate, 2, "Agent ID card", "AC"),
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/voice, 4, "Voice Changer", "VC"),
 			new/datum/uplink_item(/obj/item/device/chameleon, 4, "Chameleon-Projector", "CP")
@@ -213,14 +213,14 @@
 
 /datum/game_mode/proc/send_intercept()
 	var/intercepttext = "<FONT size = 3><B>Cent. Com. Update</B> Requested status information:</FONT><HR>"
-	intercepttext += "<B> In case you have misplaced your copy, attached is a list of personnel whom reliable sources&trade; suspect may be affiliated with the Syndicate:</B><br>"
+	intercepttext += "<B> In case you have misplaced your copy, attached is a list of personnel whom reliable sources&trade; suspect may be affiliated with criminal organisations or hostile foreign entities:</B><br>"
 
 
 	var/list/suspects = list()
 	for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/man in player_list) if(man.client && man.mind)
 		// NT relation option
 		var/special_role = man.mind.special_role
-		if (special_role == "Wizard" || special_role == "Ninja" || special_role == "Syndicate" || special_role == "Vox Raider")
+		if (special_role == "Wizard" || special_role == "Ninja" || special_role == "Mercenary" || special_role == "Vox Raider")
 			continue	//NT intelligence ruled out possiblity that those are too classy to pretend to be a crew.
 		if(man.client.prefs.nanotrasen_relation == "Opposed" && prob(50) || \
 		   man.client.prefs.nanotrasen_relation == "Skeptical" && prob(20))

code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm

@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ var/global/datum/controller/gameticker/ticker
 				if( mode && !override )
 					override = mode.name
 				switch( override )
-					if("nuclear emergency") //Nuke wasn't on station when it blew up
+					if("mercenary") //Nuke wasn't on station when it blew up
 						flick("intro_nuke",cinematic)
 						sleep(35)
 						world << sound('sound/effects/explosionfar.ogg')
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ var/global/datum/controller/gameticker/ticker
 				if( mode && !override )
 					override = mode.name
 				switch( override )
-					if("nuclear emergency") //Nuke Ops successfully bombed the station
+					if("mercenary") //Nuke Ops successfully bombed the station
 						flick("intro_nuke",cinematic)
 						sleep(35)
 						flick("station_explode_fade_red",cinematic)
@@ -393,7 +393,12 @@ var/global/datum/controller/gameticker/ticker
 				else
 					Player << "<font color='blue'><b>You missed the crew transfer after the events on [station_name()] as [Player.real_name].</b></font>"
 			else
-				Player << "<font color='red'><b>You did not survive the events on [station_name()]...</b></font>"
+				if(istype(Player,/mob/dead/observer))
+					var/mob/dead/observer/O = Player
+					if(!O.started_as_observer)
+						Player << "<font color='red'><b>You did not survive the events on [station_name()]...</b></font>"
+				else
+					Player << "<font color='red'><b>You did not survive the events on [station_name()]...</b></font>"
 	world << "<br>"
 
 	for (var/mob/living/silicon/ai/aiPlayer in mob_list)
@@ -427,7 +432,7 @@ var/global/datum/controller/gameticker/ticker
 				robo.laws.show_laws(world)
 
 	if(dronecount)
-		world << "<b>There [dronecount>1 ? "were" : "was"] [dronecount] industrious maintenance [dronecount>1 ? "drones" : "drone"] this round."
+		world << "<b>There [dronecount>1 ? "were" : "was"] [dronecount] industrious maintenance [dronecount>1 ? "drones" : "drone"] at the end of this round."
 
 	mode.declare_completion()//To declare normal completion.
 

code/game/gamemodes/heist/heist.dm

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/cortical_stacks = list() //Stacks for 'leave nobody behind'
 	required_players_secret = 25
 	required_enemies = 4
 	recommended_enemies = 6
+	votable = 0
 
 	var/const/waittime_l = 600 //lower bound on time before intercept arrives (in tenths of seconds)
 	var/const/waittime_h = 1800 //upper bound on time before intercept arrives (in tenths of seconds)
@@ -106,6 +107,8 @@ var/global/list/obj/cortical_stacks = list() //Stacks for 'leave nobody behind'
 	vox.languages = list() // Removing language from chargen.
 	vox.flavor_text = ""
 	vox.add_language("Vox-pidgin")
+	vox.add_language("Galactic Common")
+	vox.add_language("Tradeband")
 	vox.h_style = "Short Vox Quills"
 	vox.f_style = "Shaved"
 

code/game/gamemodes/malfunction/malfunction.dm

@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
 	set name = "System Override"
 	set desc = "Start the victory timer"
 	if (!istype(ticker.mode,/datum/game_mode/malfunction))
-		usr << "You cannot begin a takeover in this round type!."
+		usr << "You cannot begin a takeover in this round type!"
 		return
 	if (ticker.mode:malf_mode_declared)
 		usr << "You've already begun your takeover."

code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/directives/alien_fraud_directive.dm

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ datum/directive/terminations/alien_fraud
 
 	proc/is_alien(mob/M)
 		var/species = M.get_species()
-		return species == "Tajaran" || species == "Unathi"
+		return species == "Tajara" || species == "Unathi"
 
 datum/directive/terminations/alien_fraud/get_crew_to_terminate()
 	var/list/aliens[0]
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ datum/directive/terminations/alien_fraud/meets_prerequisites()
 	var/unathi = 0
 	for(var/mob/M in player_list)
 		var/species = M.get_species()
-		if(species == "Tajaran")
+		if(species == "Tajara")
 			tajarans++
 		if(species == "Unathi")
 			unathi++

code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/directives/tau_ceti_needs_women_directive.dm

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ datum/directive/tau_ceti_needs_women
 		var/list/aliens[0]
 		for(var/mob/M in get_crew_of_target_gender())
 			var/species = M.get_species()
-			if(species == "Tajaran" || species == "Unathi" || species == "Skrell")
+			if(species == "Tajara" || species == "Unathi" || species == "Skrell")
 				aliens.Add(M)
 		return aliens
 

code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/mutiny.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ datum/game_mode/mutiny
 						"leaks into a negative reality",
 						"antiparticle clouds",
 						"residual bluespace energy",
-						"suspected syndicate operatives",
+						"suspected criminal operatives",
 						"malfunctioning von Neumann probe swarms",
 						"shadowy interlopers",
 						"a stranded Vox arkship",

code/game/gamemodes/newobjective.dm

@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ datum
 				target = targeta
 				job = joba
 				weight = get_points(job)
-				explanation_text = "[target.current.real_name], the [target.assigned_role] is a [pick("relative of a","friend of a","") + pick("high ranking","important","well-liked")] Syndicate [pick("Leader","Officer","Agent","sympathiser")].  Make sure they get off the station safely, while minimizing intervention."
+				explanation_text = "[target.current.real_name], the [target.assigned_role] is a [pick("relative of a","friend of a","") + pick("high ranking","important","well-liked")] mercenary [pick("Leader","Officer","Agent","sympathiser")].  Make sure they get off the station safely, while minimizing intervention."
 
 			check_completion()
 				if(!emergency_shuttle.returned())

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-	NUCLEAR EMERGENCY ROUNDTYPE
+	MERCENARY ROUNDTYPE
 */
 
 var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 
 /datum/game_mode/nuclear
-	name = "nuclear emergency"
+	name = "mercenary"
 	config_tag = "nuclear"
 	required_players = 15
 	required_players_secret = 25 // 25 players - 5 players to be the nuke ops = 20 players remaining
@@ -30,9 +30,8 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 
 /datum/game_mode/nuclear/announce()
-	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Nuclear Emergency!</B>"
+	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Mercenary!</B>"
 	world << "<B>A [syndicate_name()] Strike Force is approaching [station_name()]!</B>"
-	world << "A nuclear explosive was being transported by Nanotrasen to a military base. The transport ship mysteriously lost contact with Space Traffic Control (STC). About that time a strange disk was discovered around [station_name()]. It was identified by Nanotrasen as a nuclear auth. disk and now Syndicate Operatives have arrived to retake the disk and detonate SS13! Also, most likely Syndicate star ships are in the vicinity so take care not to lose the disk!\n<B>Syndicate</B>: Reclaim the disk and detonate the nuclear bomb anywhere on SS13.\n<B>Personnel</B>: Hold the disk and <B>escape with the disk</B> on the shuttle!"
 
 /datum/game_mode/nuclear/can_start()//This could be better, will likely have to recode it later
 	if(!..())
@@ -69,7 +68,7 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 	for(var/datum/mind/synd_mind in syndicates)
 		synd_mind.assigned_role = "MODE" //So they aren't chosen for other jobs.
-		synd_mind.special_role = "Syndicate"//So they actually have a special role/N
+		synd_mind.special_role = "Mercenary"//So they actually have a special role/N
 	return 1
 
 
@@ -168,7 +167,7 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 /datum/game_mode/proc/prepare_syndicate_leader(var/datum/mind/synd_mind, var/nuke_code)
 	var/obj/effect/landmark/code_spawn = locate("landmark*Nuclear-Code")
 	if (nuke_code)
-		synd_mind.store_memory("<B>Syndicate Nuclear Bomb Code</B>: [nuke_code]", 0, 0)
+		synd_mind.store_memory("<B>Nuclear Bomb Code</B>: [nuke_code]", 0, 0)
 		synd_mind.current << "The nuclear authorization code is: <B>[nuke_code]</B>"
 		synd_mind.current << "To speak on the strike team's private channel use :t"
 		var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = new
@@ -198,7 +197,7 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 /datum/game_mode/proc/greet_syndicate(var/datum/mind/syndicate, var/you_are=1)
 	if (you_are)
-		syndicate.current << "\blue You are a [syndicate_name()] agent!"
+		syndicate.current << "\blue You are a [syndicate_name()] operative!"
 	show_objectives(syndicate)
 
 /datum/game_mode/proc/random_radio_frequency()
@@ -232,8 +231,8 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 		switch(race)
 			if("Unathi")
 				new_suit.species_restricted = list("Unathi")
-			if("Tajaran")
-				new_suit.species_restricted = list("Tajaran")
+			if("Tajara")
+				new_suit.species_restricted = list("Tajara")
 			if("Skrell")
 				new_suit.species_restricted = list("Skrell")
 
@@ -280,9 +279,9 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 	//derp //Used for tracking if the syndies actually haul the nuke to the station	//no
 	//herp //Used for tracking if the syndies got the shuttle off of the z-level	//NO, DON'T FUCKING NAME VARS LIKE THIS
 
-	if      (!disk_rescued &&  station_was_nuked &&          !syndies_didnt_escape)
+	if(!disk_rescued &&  station_was_nuked && !syndies_didnt_escape)
 		feedback_set_details("round_end_result","win - syndicate nuke")
-		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Syndicate Major Victory!</B></FONT>"
+		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Mercenary Major Victory!</B></FONT>"
 		world << "<B>[syndicate_name()] operatives have destroyed [station_name()]!</B>"
 
 	else if (!disk_rescued &&  station_was_nuked &&           syndies_didnt_escape)
@@ -312,12 +311,12 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 	else if (!disk_rescued                                         && is_operatives_are_dead())
 		feedback_set_details("round_end_result","loss - evacuation - disk not secured")
-		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Syndicate Minor Victory!</B></FONT>"
+		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Mercenary Minor Victory!</B></FONT>"
 		world << "<B>The Research Staff failed to secure the authentication disk but did manage to kill most of the [syndicate_name()] Operatives!</B>"
 
 	else if (!disk_rescued                                         &&  crew_evacuated)
 		feedback_set_details("round_end_result","halfwin - detonation averted")
-		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Syndicate Minor Victory!</B></FONT>"
+		world << "<FONT size = 3><B>Mercenary Minor Victory!</B></FONT>"
 		world << "<B>[syndicate_name()] operatives recovered the abandoned authentication disk but detonation of [station_name()] was averted.</B> Next time, don't lose the disk!"
 
 	else if (!disk_rescued                                         && !crew_evacuated)
@@ -331,7 +330,7 @@ var/global/list/turf/synd_spawn = list()
 
 /datum/game_mode/proc/auto_declare_completion_nuclear()
 	if( syndicates.len || (ticker && istype(ticker.mode,/datum/game_mode/nuclear)) )
-		var/text = "<FONT size = 2><B>The syndicate operatives were:</B></FONT>"
+		var/text = "<FONT size = 2><B>The mercenaries were:</B></FONT>"
 
 		for(var/datum/mind/syndicate in syndicates)
 

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm

@@ -403,7 +403,7 @@ obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/proc/nukehack_win(mob/user as mob)
 		off_station = 2
 
 	if(ticker)
-		if(ticker.mode && ticker.mode.name == "nuclear emergency")
+		if(ticker.mode && ticker.mode.name == "mercenary")
 			var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle_control/multi/syndicate/syndie_location = locate(/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle_control/multi/syndicate)
 			if(syndie_location)
 				ticker.mode:syndies_didnt_escape = (syndie_location.z > 1 ? 0 : 1)	//muskets will make me change this, but it will do for now
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/proc/nukehack_win(mob/user as mob)
 		ticker.station_explosion_cinematic(off_station,null)
 		if(ticker.mode)
 			ticker.mode.explosion_in_progress = 0
-			if(ticker.mode.name == "nuclear emergency")
+			if(ticker.mode.name == "mercenary")
 				ticker.mode:nukes_left --
 			else
 				world << "<B>The station was destoyed by the nuclear blast!</B>"

code/game/gamemodes/revolution/revolution.dm

@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@
 	)
 	var/where = mob.equip_in_one_of_slots(T, slots)
 	if (!where)
-		mob << "The Syndicate were unfortunately unable to get you a flash."
+		mob << "Your employers were unfortunately unable to get you a flash."
 	else
 		mob << "The flash in your [where] will help you to persuade the crew to join your cause."
 		mob.update_icons()

code/game/gamemodes/revolution/rp-revolution.dm

@@ -19,16 +19,12 @@
 	var/all_brigged = 0
 	var/brigged_time = 0
 
-	uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
-	uplink_uses = 10
-
-
 /datum/game_mode/rp_revolution/announce()
 	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Revolution RP!</B>"
 
 /datum/game_mode/rp_revolution/send_intercept()
 	var/intercepttext = "<FONT size = 3><B>Cent. Com. Update</B> Requested staus information:</FONT><HR>"
-	intercepttext += "<B> Cent. Com has recently been contacted by the following syndicate affiliated organisations in your area, please investigate any information you may have:</B>"
+	intercepttext += "<B> Cent. Com has recently been contacted by the following subervsive or criminal-affiliated organisations in your area, please investigate any information you may have:</B>"
 
 	var/list/possible_modes = list()
 	possible_modes.Add("revolution", "wizard", "traitor", "malf")
@@ -95,7 +91,7 @@
 
 /datum/game_mode/rp_revolution/send_intercept()
 	var/intercepttext = "<FONT size = 3><B>Cent. Com. Update</B> Requested staus information:</FONT><HR>"
-	intercepttext += "<B> Cent. Com has recently been contacted by the following syndicate affiliated organisations in your area, please investigate any information you may have:</B>"
+	intercepttext += "<B> Cent. Com has recently been contacted by the following subversive or criminal-affiliated organisations in your area, please investigate any information you may have:</B>"
 
 	var/list/possible_modes = list()
 	possible_modes.Add("revolution", "wizard", "nuke", "traitor", "malf")

code/game/gamemodes/sandbox/sandbox.dm

@@ -3,9 +3,6 @@
 	config_tag = "sandbox"
 	required_players = 0
 
-	uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
-	uplink_uses = 10
-
 /datum/game_mode/sandbox/announce()
 	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Sandbox!</B>"
 	world << "<B>Build your own station with the sandbox-panel command!</B>"

code/game/gamemodes/traitor/traitor.dm

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 
 /datum/game_mode/traitor/announce()
 	world << "<B>The current game mode is - Traitor!</B>"
-	world << "<B>There is a syndicate traitor on the station. Do not let the traitor succeed!</B>"
+	world << "<B>There is a foreign agent or traitor on the station. Do not let the traitor succeed!</B>"
 
 
 /datum/game_mode/traitor/pre_setup()
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
 	return//Traitors will be checked as part of check_extra_completion. Leaving this here as a reminder.
 
 /datum/game_mode/proc/give_codewords(mob/living/traitor_mob)
-	traitor_mob << "<u><b>The Syndicate provided you with the following information on how to identify their agents:</b></u>"
+	traitor_mob << "<u><b>Your employers provided you with the following information on how to identify possible allies:</b></u>"
 	traitor_mob << "<b>Code Phrase</b>: <span class='danger'>[syndicate_code_phrase]</span>"
 	traitor_mob << "<b>Code Response</b>: <span class='danger'>[syndicate_code_response]</span>"
 	traitor_mob.mind.store_memory("<b>Code Phrase</b>: [syndicate_code_phrase]")

code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm

@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 
 		//TODO: Generalize this by-species
 		if(H.species)
-			if(H.species.name == "Tajaran" || H.species.name == "Unathi")
+			if(H.species.name == "Tajara" || H.species.name == "Unathi")
 				H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sandal(H),slot_shoes,1)
 			else if(H.species.name == "Vox")
 				H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath(H), slot_wear_mask)

code/game/jobs/whitelist.dm

@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ var/list/whitelist = list()
 				return 1
 			if(findtext(s,"[M.ckey] - All"))
 				return 1
-
 	return 0
 
 #undef WHITELISTFILE

code/game/machinery/Sleeper.dm

@@ -311,6 +311,9 @@
 			M:reagents.add_reagent("inaprovaline", 5)
 		return
 	proc/toggle_filter()
+		if(!src.occupant)
+			filtering = 0
+			return
 		if(filtering)
 			filtering = 0
 		else

code/game/machinery/alarm.dm

@@ -1310,6 +1310,11 @@ FIRE ALARM
 						user.visible_message("\red [user] has reconnected [src]'s detecting unit!", "You have reconnected [src]'s detecting unit.")
 					else
 						user.visible_message("\red [user] has disconnected [src]'s detecting unit!", "You have disconnected [src]'s detecting unit.")
+				else if (istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/wirecutters))
+					user.visible_message("\red [user] has cut the wires inside \the [src]!", "You have cut the wires inside \the [src].")
+					playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 50, 1)
+					buildstage = 1
+					update_icon()
 			if(1)
 				if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 					var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = W

code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm

@@ -240,8 +240,6 @@ update_flag
 
 	nanomanager.update_uis(src) // Update all NanoUIs attached to src
 
-
-
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister/attack_ai(var/mob/user as mob)
 	return src.attack_hand(user)
 

code/game/machinery/atmoalter/portable_atmospherics.dm

@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 				user << "\blue Nothing happens."
 				return
 
-	else if ((istype(W, /obj/item/device/analyzer)) && get_dist(user, src) <= 1)
+	else if ((istype(W, /obj/item/device/analyzer)) && Adjacent(user))
 		visible_message("\red [user] has used [W] on \icon[icon]")
 		if(air_contents)
 			var/pressure = air_contents.return_pressure()

code/game/machinery/bioprinter.dm

@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@
 	desc = "It's a machine that grows replacement organs."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
 
+	anchored = 1
+	density = 1
+
 	icon_state = "bioprinter"
 
 	var/prints_prosthetics

code/game/machinery/cloning.dm

@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 		if("revolution")
 			if((H.mind in ticker.mode:revolutionaries) || (H.mind in ticker.mode:head_revolutionaries))
 				ticker.mode.update_all_rev_icons() //So the icon actually appears
-		if("nuclear emergency")
+		if("mercenary")
 			if(H.mind in ticker.mode.syndicates)
 				ticker.mode.update_all_synd_icons()
 		if("cult")

code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm

@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@ var/global/list/holodeck_programs = list(
 
 /obj/structure/holohoop
 	name = "basketball hoop"
-	desc = "Boom, Shakalaka!."
+	desc = "Boom, Shakalaka!"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/basketball.dmi'
 	icon_state = "hoop"
 	anchored = 1

code/game/machinery/computer/card.dm

@@ -11,24 +11,24 @@
 	var/mode = 0.0
 	var/printing = null
 
-	proc/is_centcom()
-		return istype(src, /obj/machinery/computer/card/centcom)
+/obj/machinery/computer/card/proc/is_centcom()
+	return 0
 
-	proc/is_authenticated()
-		return scan ? check_access(scan) : 0
+/obj/machinery/computer/card/proc/is_authenticated()
+	return scan ? check_access(scan) : 0
 
-	proc/get_target_rank()
-		return modify && modify.assignment ? modify.assignment : "Unassigned"
+/obj/machinery/computer/card/proc/get_target_rank()
+	return modify && modify.assignment ? modify.assignment : "Unassigned"
 
-	proc/format_jobs(list/jobs)
-		var/list/formatted = list()
-		for(var/job in jobs)
-			formatted.Add(list(list(
-				"display_name" = replacetext(job, " ", "&nbsp"),
-				"target_rank" = get_target_rank(),
-				"job" = job)))
+/obj/machinery/computer/card/proc/format_jobs(list/jobs)
+	var/list/formatted = list()
+	for(var/job in jobs)
+		formatted.Add(list(list(
+			"display_name" = replacetext(job, " ", "&nbsp"),
+			"target_rank" = get_target_rank(),
+			"job" = job)))
 
-		return formatted
+	return formatted
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/card/verb/eject_id()
 	set category = "Object"
@@ -288,3 +288,7 @@
 	name = "CentCom Identification Computer"
 	circuit = "/obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/card/centcom"
 	req_access = list(access_cent_captain)
+
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/card/centcom/is_centcom()
+	return 1

code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm

@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@
 					return
 				Syndicate_announce(input, usr)
 				usr << "\blue Message transmitted."
-				log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made a Syndicate announcement: [input]")
+				log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made an illegal announcement: [input]")
 				centcomm_message_cooldown = 1
 				spawn(300)//10 minute cooldown
 					centcomm_message_cooldown = 0

code/game/machinery/computer/pod.dm

@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/pod/old/syndicate
 	name = "ProComp Executive IIc"
-	desc = "The Syndicate operate on a tight budget. Operates external airlocks."
+	desc = "Criminals often operate on a tight budget. Operates external airlocks."
 	title = "External Airlock Controls"
 	req_access = list(access_syndicate)
 

code/game/machinery/floodlight.dm

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	var/use = 5
 	var/unlocked = 0
 	var/open = 0
-	var/brightness_on = 999		//can't remember what the maxed out value is
+	var/brightness_on = 8		//can't remember what the maxed out value is
 
 /obj/machinery/floodlight/New()
 	src.cell = new(src)

code/game/machinery/status_display.dm

@@ -204,86 +204,6 @@
 		if("time")
 			mode = STATUS_DISPLAY_TIME
 
-/obj/machinery/ai_status_display
-	icon = 'icons/obj/status_display.dmi'
-	icon_state = "frame"
-	name = "AI display"
-	anchored = 1
-	density = 0
-
-	var/mode = 0	// 0 = Blank
-					// 1 = AI emoticon
-					// 2 = Blue screen of death
-
-	var/picture_state	// icon_state of ai picture
-
-	var/emotion = "Neutral"
-
-/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/process()
-	if(stat & NOPOWER)
-		overlays.Cut()
-		return
-
-	update()
-
-/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/emp_act(severity)
-	if(stat & (BROKEN|NOPOWER))
-		..(severity)
-		return
-	set_picture("ai_bsod")
-	..(severity)
-
-/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/proc/update()
-	if(mode==0) //Blank
-		overlays.Cut()
-		return
-
-	if(mode==1)	// AI emoticon
-		switch(emotion)
-			if("Very Happy")
-				set_picture("ai_veryhappy")
-			if("Happy")
-				set_picture("ai_happy")
-			if("Neutral")
-				set_picture("ai_neutral")
-			if("Unsure")
-				set_picture("ai_unsure")
-			if("Confused")
-				set_picture("ai_confused")
-			if("Sad")
-				set_picture("ai_sad")
-			if("Surprised")
-				set_picture("ai_surprised")
-			if("Upset")
-				set_picture("ai_upset")
-			if("Angry")
-				set_picture("ai_angry")
-			if("BSOD")
-				set_picture("ai_bsod")
-			if("Blank")
-				set_picture("ai_off")
-			if("Problems?")
-				set_picture("ai_trollface")
-			if("Awesome")
-				set_picture("ai_awesome")
-			if("Dorfy")
-				set_picture("ai_urist")
-			if("Facepalm")
-				set_picture("ai_facepalm")
-			if("Friend Computer")
-				set_picture("ai_friend")
-		return
-
-	if(mode==2)	// BSOD
-		set_picture("ai_bsod")
-		return
-
-
-/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/proc/set_picture(var/state)
-	picture_state = state
-	if(overlays.len)
-		overlays.Cut()
-	overlays += image('icons/obj/status_display.dmi', icon_state=picture_state)
 
 #undef CHARS_PER_LINE
 #undef FOND_SIZE

code/game/machinery/status_display_ai.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+/datum/ai_emotion
+	var/overlay
+	var/ckey
+
+/datum/ai_emotion/New(var/over, var/key)
+	overlay = over
+	ckey = key
+
+var/list/ai_status_emotions = list(
+	"Very Happy" 				= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_veryhappy"),
+	"Happy" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_happy"),
+	"Neutral" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_neutral"),
+	"Unsure" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_unsure"),
+	"Confused" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_confused"),
+	"Sad" 						= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_sad"),
+	"Surprised" 				= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_surprised"),
+	"Upset" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_upset"),
+	"Angry" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_angry"),
+	"BSOD" 						= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_bsod"),
+	"Blank" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_off"),
+	"Problems?" 				= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_trollface"),
+	"Awesome" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_awesome"),
+	"Dorfy" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_urist"),
+	"Facepalm" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_facepalm"),
+	"Friend Computer" 			= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_friend"),
+	"Tribunal" 					= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_tribunal", "serithi"),
+	"Tribunal Malfunctioning"	= new /datum/ai_emotion("ai_tribunal_malf", "serithi")
+	)
+
+/proc/get_ai_emotions(var/ckey)
+	var/list/emotions = new
+	for(var/emotion_name in ai_status_emotions)
+		var/datum/ai_emotion/emotion = ai_status_emotions[emotion_name]
+		if(!emotion.ckey || emotion.ckey == ckey)
+			emotions += emotion_name
+
+	return emotions
+
+/proc/set_ai_status_displays(mob/user as mob)
+	var/list/ai_emotions = get_ai_emotions(user.ckey)
+	var/emote = input("Please, select a status!", "AI Status", null, null) in ai_emotions
+	for (var/obj/machinery/M in machines) //change status
+		if(istype(M, /obj/machinery/ai_status_display))
+			var/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/AISD = M
+			AISD.emotion = emote
+		//if Friend Computer, change ALL displays
+		else if(istype(M, /obj/machinery/status_display))
+
+			var/obj/machinery/status_display/SD = M
+			if(emote=="Friend Computer")
+				SD.friendc = 1
+			else
+				SD.friendc = 0
+
+/obj/machinery/ai_status_display
+	icon = 'icons/obj/status_display.dmi'
+	icon_state = "frame"
+	name = "AI display"
+	anchored = 1
+	density = 0
+
+	var/mode = 0	// 0 = Blank
+					// 1 = AI emoticon
+					// 2 = Blue screen of death
+
+	var/picture_state	// icon_state of ai picture
+
+	var/emotion = "Neutral"
+
+/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/attack_ai/(mob/user as mob)
+	var/list/ai_emotions = get_ai_emotions(user.ckey)
+	var/emote = input("Please, select a status!", "AI Status", null, null) in ai_emotions
+	src.emotion = emote
+
+/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/proc/update()
+	if(mode==0) //Blank
+		overlays.Cut()
+		return
+
+	if(mode==1)	// AI emoticon
+		var/datum/ai_emotion/ai_emotion = ai_status_emotions[emotion]
+		set_picture(ai_emotion.overlay)
+		return
+
+	if(mode==2)	// BSOD
+		set_picture("ai_bsod")
+		return
+
+/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/proc/set_picture(var/state)
+	picture_state = state
+	if(overlays.len)
+		overlays.Cut()
+	overlays += image('icons/obj/status_display.dmi', icon_state=picture_state)

code/game/machinery/suit_storage_unit.dm

@@ -595,7 +595,7 @@
 	//Departments that the cycler can paint suits to look like.
 	var/list/departments = list("Engineering","Mining","Medical","Security","Atmos")
 	//Species that the suits can be configured to fit.
-	var/list/species = list("Human","Skrell","Unathi","Tajaran")
+	var/list/species = list("Human","Skrell","Unathi","Tajara")
 
 	var/target_department
 	var/target_species
@@ -623,35 +623,35 @@
 	model_text = "Engineering"
 	req_access = list(access_construction)
 	departments = list("Engineering","Atmos")
-	species = list("Human","Tajaran","Skrell","Unathi") //Add Unathi when sprites exist for their suits.
+	species = list("Human","Tajara","Skrell","Unathi") //Add Unathi when sprites exist for their suits.
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_cycler/mining
 	name = "Mining suit cycler"
 	model_text = "Mining"
 	req_access = list(access_mining)
 	departments = list("Mining")
-	species = list("Human","Tajaran","Skrell","Unathi")
+	species = list("Human","Tajara","Skrell","Unathi")
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_cycler/security
 	name = "Security suit cycler"
 	model_text = "Security"
 	req_access = list(access_security)
 	departments = list("Security")
-	species = list("Human","Tajaran","Skrell","Unathi")
+	species = list("Human","Tajara","Skrell","Unathi")
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_cycler/medical
 	name = "Medical suit cycler"
 	model_text = "Medical"
 	req_access = list(access_medical)
 	departments = list("Medical")
-	species = list("Human","Tajaran","Skrell","Unathi")
+	species = list("Human","Tajara","Skrell","Unathi")
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_cycler/syndicate
 	name = "Nonstandard suit cycler"
 	model_text = "Nonstandard"
 	req_access = list(access_syndicate)
 	departments = list("Mercenary")
-	species = list("Human","Tajaran","Skrell","Unathi")
+	species = list("Human","Tajara","Skrell","Unathi")
 	can_repair = 1
 
 /obj/machinery/suit_cycler/attack_ai(mob/user as mob)

code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm

@@ -1136,16 +1136,13 @@
 		M.verbs -= /obj/mecha/proc/move_inside_passenger
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/get_equip_info()
-	var/output = ..()
-	if(output)
-		var/temp = "<br />[occupant? "\[Occupant: [occupant]\]|" : ""]Exterior Hatch: <a href='?src=\ref[src];toggle_lock=1'>[door_locked? "Locked" : "Unlocked"]</a>"
-		return "[output] [temp]"
-	return
+	return "[..()] <br />[occupant? "\[Occupant: [occupant]\]|" : ""]Exterior Hatch: <a href='?src=\ref[src];toggle_lock=1'>Toggle Lock</a>"
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/Topic(href,href_list)
 	..()
 	if (href_list["toggle_lock"])
 		door_locked = !door_locked
+		occupant_message("Passenger compartment hatch [door_locked? "locked" : "unlocked"].")
 		if (chassis)
 			chassis.visible_message("The hatch on \the [chassis] [door_locked? "locks" : "unlocks"].", "You hear something latching.")
 		
@@ -1201,5 +1198,3 @@
 			usr << "\red All of the passenger compartments are already occupied or locked!"
 		if (0)
 			usr << "\red \The [src] doesn't have a passenger compartment."
-
-/obj/mecha/proc/remove_passenger()

code/game/mecha/mecha.dm

@@ -1575,14 +1575,19 @@
 			
 		var/pname = input(user, "Choose a passenger to forcibly remove.", "Forcibly Remove Passenger") as null|anything in passengers
 		
-		if (pname)
-			var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/P = passengers[pname]
-			var/mob/occupant = P.occupant
+		if (!pname)
+			return
 			
-			visible_message("\red [user] opens the hatch on \the [P] and removes [occupant]!")
-			P.go_out()
-			P.log_message("[occupant] was removed.")
-			occupant_message("\red [occupant] was removed from \the [P] by [user]!")
+		var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/P = passengers[pname]
+		var/mob/occupant = P.occupant
+		
+		user.visible_message("\red [user] begins opening the hatch on \the [P]...", "\red You begin opening the hatch on \the [P]...")
+		if (!do_after(user, 40, needhand=0))
+			return
+		
+		user.visible_message("\red [user] opens the hatch on \the [P] and removes [occupant]!", "\red You open the hatch on \the [P] and remove [occupant]!")
+		P.go_out()
+		P.log_message("[occupant] was removed.")
 		return
 	if(href_list["add_req_access"] && add_req_access && filter.getObj("id_card"))
 		if(!in_range(src, usr))	return

code/game/objects/effects/aliens.dm

@@ -109,6 +109,17 @@
 			O.show_message("\red [usr] destroys the [name]!", 1)
 		health = 0
 	else
+
+		// Aliens can get straight through these.
+		if(istype(usr,/mob/living/carbon))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/M = usr
+			if(locate(/datum/organ/internal/xenos/hivenode) in M.internal_organs)
+				for(var/mob/O in oviewers(src))
+					O.show_message("\red [usr] strokes the [name] and it melts away!", 1)
+				health = 0
+				healthcheck()
+				return
+
 		usr << "\blue You claw at the [name]."
 		for(var/mob/O in oviewers(src))
 			O.show_message("\red [usr] claws at the [name]!", 1)

code/game/objects/effects/barsign.dm

@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-/obj/effect/sign/double/barsign
-	icon = 'icons/obj/barsigns.dmi'
-	icon_state = "empty"
-	anchored = 1
-
-	New()
-		var/list/valid_states = list("pinkflamingo", "magmasea", "limbo", "rustyaxe", "armokbar", "brokendrum", "meadbay", "thedamnwall", "thecavern", "cindikate", "theorchard", "thesaucyclown", "theclownshead", "whiskeyimplant", "carpecarp", "robustroadhouse", "greytide", "theredshirt")
-		src.icon_state = "[pick(valid_states)]"

code/game/objects/effects/decals/posters/tgposters.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	icon_state="poster4"
 
 /datum/poster/tg_5
-	name = "Syndicate Recruitment Poster"
+	name = "Mercenary Recruitment Poster"
 	desc = "See the galaxy! Shatter corrupt megacorporations! Join today!"
 	icon_state="poster5"
 

code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm

@@ -11,14 +11,13 @@ would spawn and follow the beaker, even if it is carried or thrown.
 	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
 	mouse_opacity = 0
 	unacidable = 1//So effect are not targeted by alien acid.
-	flags = TABLEPASS
+	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGRILLE
 
 /obj/effect/effect/water
 	name = "water"
 	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
 	icon_state = "extinguish"
 	var/life = 15.0
-	flags = TABLEPASS
 	mouse_opacity = 0
 
 /obj/effect/proc/delete()

code/game/objects/items.dm

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	/* Species-specific sprites, concept stolen from Paradise//vg/.
 	ex:
 	sprite_sheets = list(
-		"Tajaran" = 'icons/cat/are/bad'
+		"Tajara" = 'icons/cat/are/bad'
 		)
 	If index term exists and icon_override is not set, this sprite sheet will be used.
 	*/
@@ -260,6 +260,12 @@
 	if(ishuman(M))
 		//START HUMAN
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		var/list/mob_equip = list()
+		if(H.species.hud && H.species.hud.equip_slots)
+			mob_equip = H.species.hud.equip_slots
+
+		if(H.species && !(slot in mob_equip))
+			return 0
 
 		switch(slot)
 			if(slot_l_hand)
@@ -303,7 +309,7 @@
 			if(slot_belt)
 				if(H.belt)
 					return 0
-				if(!H.w_uniform)
+				if(!H.w_uniform && (slot_w_uniform in mob_equip))
 					if(!disable_warning)
 						H << "\red You need a jumpsuit before you can attach this [name]."
 					return 0
@@ -351,7 +357,7 @@
 			if(slot_wear_id)
 				if(H.wear_id)
 					return 0
-				if(!H.w_uniform)
+				if(!H.w_uniform && (slot_w_uniform in mob_equip))
 					if(!disable_warning)
 						H << "\red You need a jumpsuit before you can attach this [name]."
 					return 0
@@ -361,7 +367,7 @@
 			if(slot_l_store)
 				if(H.l_store)
 					return 0
-				if(!H.w_uniform)
+				if(!H.w_uniform && (slot_w_uniform in mob_equip))
 					if(!disable_warning)
 						H << "\red You need a jumpsuit before you can attach this [name]."
 					return 0
@@ -372,7 +378,7 @@
 			if(slot_r_store)
 				if(H.r_store)
 					return 0
-				if(!H.w_uniform)
+				if(!H.w_uniform && (slot_w_uniform in mob_equip))
 					if(!disable_warning)
 						H << "\red You need a jumpsuit before you can attach this [name]."
 					return 0
@@ -384,7 +390,7 @@
 			if(slot_s_store)
 				if(H.s_store)
 					return 0
-				if(!H.wear_suit)
+				if(!H.wear_suit && (slot_wear_suit in mob_equip))
 					if(!disable_warning)
 						H << "\red You need a suit before you can attach this [name]."
 					return 0
@@ -678,7 +684,7 @@ modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm if you die, you will be zoomed out.
 				usr.client.pixel_x = -viewoffset
 				usr.client.pixel_y = 0
 
-		usr.visible_message("[usr] peers through the [devicename].")
+		usr.visible_message("[usr] peers through the [zoomdevicename ? "[zoomdevicename] of the [src.name]" : "[src.name]"].")
 
 		/*
 		if(istype(usr,/mob/living/carbon/human/))
@@ -698,6 +704,6 @@ modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm if you die, you will be zoomed out.
 		usr.client.pixel_y = 0
 
 		if(!cannotzoom)
-			usr.visible_message("[usr] lowers the [devicename].")
+			usr.visible_message("[zoomdevicename ? "[usr] looks up from the [src.name]" : "[usr] lowers the [src.name]"].")
 
 	return

code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm

@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@
 	icon_state = "bodybag_closed"
 	icon_closed = "bodybag_closed"
 	icon_opened = "bodybag_open"
+	open_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
+	close_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
 	var/item_path = /obj/item/bodybag
 	density = 0
 	storage_capacity = (mob_size * 2) - 1
@@ -106,8 +108,6 @@
 	desc = "A non-reusable plastic bag designed to prevent additional damage to an occupant at the cost of genetic damage."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/cryobag.dmi'
 	item_path = /obj/item/bodybag/cryobag
-	open_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
-	close_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
 	store_misc = 0
 	store_items = 0
 	var/used = 0

code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm

@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/device/pda/PDAs = list()
 		if (!c) // if the user hasn't selected a PDA file we can't send a message
 			return
 		var/selected = plist[c]
-		create_message(usr, selected)
+		create_message(usr, selected, 0)
 
 
 /obj/item/device/pda/ai/verb/cmd_toggle_pda_receiver()
@@ -260,9 +260,9 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/device/pda/PDAs = list()
 	var/HTML = "<html><head><title>AI PDA Message Log</title></head><body>"
 	for(var/index in tnote)
 		if(index["sent"])
-			HTML += addtext("<i><b>&rarr; To <a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];choice=Message;target=",index["src"],"'>", index["owner"],"</a>:</b></i><br>", index["message"], "<br>")
+			HTML += addtext("<i><b>&rarr; To <a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];choice=Message;notap;target=",index["src"],"'>", index["owner"],"</a>:</b></i><br>", index["message"], "<br>")
 		else
-			HTML += addtext("<i><b>&larr; From <a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];choice=Message;target=",index["target"],"'>", index["owner"],"</a>:</b></i><br>", index["message"], "<br>")
+			HTML += addtext("<i><b>&larr; From <a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];choice=Message;notap;target=",index["target"],"'>", index["owner"],"</a>:</b></i><br>", index["message"], "<br>")
 	HTML +="</body></html>"
 	usr << browse(HTML, "window=log;size=400x444;border=1;can_resize=1;can_close=1;can_minimize=0")
 
@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/device/pda/PDAs = list()
 		if("Message")
 
 			var/obj/item/device/pda/P = locate(href_list["target"])
-			src.create_message(U, P)
+			src.create_message(U, P, !("notap" in href_list))
 			if(mode == 2)
 				if(href_list["target"] in conversations)            // Need to make sure the message went through, if not welp.
 					active_conversation = href_list["target"]
@@ -879,11 +879,11 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/device/pda/PDAs = list()
 			id.loc = get_turf(src)
 		id = null
 
-/obj/item/device/pda/proc/create_message(var/mob/living/U = usr, var/obj/item/device/pda/P)
-
-	U.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[U] taps on \his PDA's screen.</span>")
+/obj/item/device/pda/proc/create_message(var/mob/living/U = usr, var/obj/item/device/pda/P, var/tap = 1)
+	if(tap)
+		U.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[U] taps on \his PDA's screen.</span>")
 	U.last_target_click = world.time
-	var/t = input(U, "Please enter message", name, null) as text
+	var/t = input(U, "Please enter message", P.name, null) as text
 	t = copytext(sanitize(t), 1, MAX_MESSAGE_LEN)
 	if (!t || !istype(P))
 		return

code/game/objects/items/devices/modkit.dm

@@ -69,4 +69,4 @@
 /obj/item/device/modkit/tajaran
 	name = "tajaran hardsuit modification kit"
 	desc = "A kit containing all the needed tools and parts to modify a hardsuit for another user. This one looks like it's meant for Tajaran."
-	target_species = "Tajaran"
+	target_species = "Tajara"

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/encryptionkey.dm

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/radio.dmi'
 	icon_state = "cypherkey"
 	item_state = ""
+	w_class = 1
 	var/translate_binary = 0
 	var/translate_hive = 0
 	var/syndie = 0
@@ -17,7 +18,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/syndicate
 	icon_state = "cypherkey"
-	channels = list("Syndicate" = 1)
+	channels = list("Mercenary" = 1)
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	syndie = 1//Signifies that it de-crypts Syndicate transmissions
 

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm

@@ -19,6 +19,18 @@
 	keyslot1 = new /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/
 	recalculateChannels()
 
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/handle_message_mode(mob/living/M as mob, message, channel)
+	if (channel == "special")
+		if (translate_binary)
+			var/datum/language/binary = all_languages["Robot Talk"]
+			binary.broadcast(M, message)
+		if (translate_hive)
+			var/datum/language/hivemind = all_languages["Hivemind"]
+			hivemind.broadcast(M, message)
+		return null
+	
+	return ..()
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/receive_range(freq, level, aiOverride = 0)
 	if (aiOverride)
 		return ..(freq, level)

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
-var/GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = 1 // radio type to use
-	// 0 = old radios
-	// 1 = new radios (subspace technology)
 
 
 /obj/item/device/radio
@@ -219,6 +216,23 @@ var/GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = 1 // radio type to use
 	del(A)
 	return
 
+// Interprets the message mode when talking into a radio, possibly returning a connection datum
+/obj/item/device/radio/proc/handle_message_mode(mob/living/M as mob, message, message_mode)
+	// If a channel isn't specified, send to common.
+	if(!message_mode || message_mode == "headset")
+		return radio_connection
+	
+	// Otherwise, if a channel is specified, look for it.
+	if(channels)
+		if (message_mode == "department") // Department radio shortcut
+			message_mode = channels[1]
+		
+		if (channels[message_mode]) // only broadcast if the channel is set on
+			return secure_radio_connections[message_mode]
+	
+	// If we were to send to a channel we don't have, drop it.
+	return null
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/talk_into(mob/living/M as mob, message, channel, var/verb = "says", var/datum/language/speaking = null)
 	if(!on) return // the device has to be on
 	//  Fix for permacell radios, but kinda eh about actually fixing them.
@@ -231,161 +245,85 @@ var/GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = 1 // radio type to use
 
 	M.last_target_click = world.time
 
-	if(GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE == 1) // NEW RADIO SYSTEMS: By Doohl
+	/* Quick introduction:
+		This new radio system uses a very robust FTL signaling technology unoriginally
+		dubbed "subspace" which is somewhat similar to 'blue-space' but can't
+		actually transmit large mass. Headsets are the only radio devices capable
+		of sending subspace transmissions to the Communications Satellite.
 
-		/* Quick introduction:
-			This new radio system uses a very robust FTL signaling technology unoriginally
-			dubbed "subspace" which is somewhat similar to 'blue-space' but can't
-			actually transmit large mass. Headsets are the only radio devices capable
-			of sending subspace transmissions to the Communications Satellite.
+		A headset sends a signal to a subspace listener/reciever elsewhere in space,
+		the signal gets processed and logged, and an audible transmission gets sent
+		to each individual headset.
+	*/
 
-			A headset sends a signal to a subspace listener/reciever elsewhere in space,
-			the signal gets processed and logged, and an audible transmission gets sent
-			to each individual headset.
-		*/
+	//#### Grab the connection datum ####//
+	var/datum/radio_frequency/connection = handle_message_mode(M, message, channel)
+	if (!istype(connection))
+		return
+	if (!connection)
+		return
 
-	   //#### Grab the connection datum ####//
-		var/datum/radio_frequency/connection = null
-		if(channel == "headset")
-			channel = null
-		if(channel) // If a channel is specified, look for it.
-			if(channels && channels.len > 0)
-				if (channel == "department")
-					//world << "DEBUG: channel=\"[channel]\" switching to \"[channels[1]]\""
-					channel = channels[1]
-				connection = secure_radio_connections[channel]
-				if (!channels[channel]) // if the channel is turned off, don't broadcast
-					return
-			else
-				// If we were to send to a channel we don't have, drop it.
-		else // If a channel isn't specified, send to common.
-			connection = radio_connection
-			channel = null
-		if (!istype(connection))
-			return
-		if (!connection)
-			return
+	var/turf/position = get_turf(src)
 
-		var/turf/position = get_turf(src)
+	//#### Tagging the signal with all appropriate identity values ####//
 
-		//#### Tagging the signal with all appropriate identity values ####//
-
-		// ||-- The mob's name identity --||
-		var/displayname = M.name	// grab the display name (name you get when you hover over someone's icon)
-		var/real_name = M.real_name // mob's real name
-		var/mobkey = "none" // player key associated with mob
-		var/voicemask = 0 // the speaker is wearing a voice mask
-		if(M.client)
-			mobkey = M.key // assign the mob's key
+	// ||-- The mob's name identity --||
+	var/displayname = M.name	// grab the display name (name you get when you hover over someone's icon)
+	var/real_name = M.real_name // mob's real name
+	var/mobkey = "none" // player key associated with mob
+	var/voicemask = 0 // the speaker is wearing a voice mask
+	if(M.client)
+		mobkey = M.key // assign the mob's key
 
 
-		var/jobname // the mob's "job"
+	var/jobname // the mob's "job"
 
-		// --- Human: use their actual job ---
-		if (ishuman(M))
-			jobname = M:get_assignment()
+	// --- Human: use their actual job ---
+	if (ishuman(M))
+		jobname = M:get_assignment()
 
-		// --- Carbon Nonhuman ---
-		else if (iscarbon(M)) // Nonhuman carbon mob
-			jobname = "No id"
+	// --- Carbon Nonhuman ---
+	else if (iscarbon(M)) // Nonhuman carbon mob
+		jobname = "No id"
 
-		// --- AI ---
-		else if (isAI(M))
-			jobname = "AI"
+	// --- AI ---
+	else if (isAI(M))
+		jobname = "AI"
 
-		// --- Cyborg ---
-		else if (isrobot(M))
-			jobname = "Cyborg"
+	// --- Cyborg ---
+	else if (isrobot(M))
+		jobname = "Cyborg"
 
-		// --- Personal AI (pAI) ---
-		else if (istype(M, /mob/living/silicon/pai))
-			jobname = "Personal AI"
+	// --- Personal AI (pAI) ---
+	else if (istype(M, /mob/living/silicon/pai))
+		jobname = "Personal AI"
 
-		// --- Unidentifiable mob ---
-		else
-			jobname = "Unknown"
+	// --- Unidentifiable mob ---
+	else
+		jobname = "Unknown"
 
 
-		// --- Modifications to the mob's identity ---
+	// --- Modifications to the mob's identity ---
 
-		// The mob is disguising their identity:
-		if (ishuman(M) && M.GetVoice() != real_name)
-			displayname = M.GetVoice()
-			jobname = "Unknown"
-			voicemask = 1
+	// The mob is disguising their identity:
+	if (ishuman(M) && M.GetVoice() != real_name)
+		displayname = M.GetVoice()
+		jobname = "Unknown"
+		voicemask = 1
 
 
 
-	  /* ###### Radio headsets can only broadcast through subspace ###### */
-
-		if(subspace_transmission)
-			// First, we want to generate a new radio signal
-			var/datum/signal/signal = new
-			signal.transmission_method = 2 // 2 would be a subspace transmission.
-										   // transmission_method could probably be enumerated through #define. Would be neater.
-
-			// --- Finally, tag the actual signal with the appropriate values ---
-			signal.data = list(
-			  // Identity-associated tags:
-				"mob" = M, // store a reference to the mob
-				"mobtype" = M.type, 	// the mob's type
-				"realname" = real_name, // the mob's real name
-				"name" = displayname,	// the mob's display name
-				"job" = jobname,		// the mob's job
-				"key" = mobkey,			// the mob's key
-				"vmessage" = pick(M.speak_emote), // the message to display if the voice wasn't understood
-				"vname" = M.voice_name, // the name to display if the voice wasn't understood
-				"vmask" = voicemask,	// 1 if the mob is using a voice gas mask
-
-				// We store things that would otherwise be kept in the actual mob
-				// so that they can be logged even AFTER the mob is deleted or something
-
-			  // Other tags:
-				"compression" = rand(45,50), // compressed radio signal
-				"message" = message, // the actual sent message
-				"connection" = connection, // the radio connection to use
-				"radio" = src, // stores the radio used for transmission
-				"slow" = 0, // how much to sleep() before broadcasting - simulates net lag
-				"traffic" = 0, // dictates the total traffic sum that the signal went through
-				"type" = 0, // determines what type of radio input it is: normal broadcast
-				"server" = null, // the last server to log this signal
-				"reject" = 0,	// if nonzero, the signal will not be accepted by any broadcasting machinery
-				"level" = position.z, // The source's z level
-				"language" = speaking,
-				"verb" = verb
-			)
-			signal.frequency = connection.frequency // Quick frequency set
-
-		  //#### Sending the signal to all subspace receivers ####//
-
-			for(var/obj/machinery/telecomms/receiver/R in telecomms_list)
-				R.receive_signal(signal)
-
-			// Allinone can act as receivers.
-			for(var/obj/machinery/telecomms/allinone/R in telecomms_list)
-				R.receive_signal(signal)
-
-			// Receiving code can be located in Telecommunications.dm
-			return
-
-
-	  /* ###### Intercoms and station-bounced radios ###### */
-
-		var/filter_type = 2
-
-		/* --- Intercoms can only broadcast to other intercoms, but bounced radios can broadcast to bounced radios and intercoms --- */
-		if(istype(src, /obj/item/device/radio/intercom))
-			filter_type = 1
-
+  /* ###### Radio headsets can only broadcast through subspace ###### */
 
+	if(subspace_transmission)
+		// First, we want to generate a new radio signal
 		var/datum/signal/signal = new
-		signal.transmission_method = 2
-
-
-		/* --- Try to send a normal subspace broadcast first */
+		signal.transmission_method = 2 // 2 would be a subspace transmission.
+									   // transmission_method could probably be enumerated through #define. Would be neater.
 
+		// --- Finally, tag the actual signal with the appropriate values ---
 		signal.data = list(
-
+		  // Identity-associated tags:
 			"mob" = M, // store a reference to the mob
 			"mobtype" = M.type, 	// the mob's type
 			"realname" = real_name, // the mob's real name
@@ -394,192 +332,102 @@ var/GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = 1 // radio type to use
 			"key" = mobkey,			// the mob's key
 			"vmessage" = pick(M.speak_emote), // the message to display if the voice wasn't understood
 			"vname" = M.voice_name, // the name to display if the voice wasn't understood
-			"vmask" = voicemask,	// 1 if the mob is using a voice gas mas
+			"vmask" = voicemask,	// 1 if the mob is using a voice gas mask
 
-			"compression" = 0, // uncompressed radio signal
+			// We store things that would otherwise be kept in the actual mob
+			// so that they can be logged even AFTER the mob is deleted or something
+
+		  // Other tags:
+			"compression" = rand(45,50), // compressed radio signal
 			"message" = message, // the actual sent message
 			"connection" = connection, // the radio connection to use
 			"radio" = src, // stores the radio used for transmission
-			"slow" = 0,
-			"traffic" = 0,
-			"type" = 0,
-			"server" = null,
-			"reject" = 0,
-			"level" = position.z,
+			"slow" = 0, // how much to sleep() before broadcasting - simulates net lag
+			"traffic" = 0, // dictates the total traffic sum that the signal went through
+			"type" = 0, // determines what type of radio input it is: normal broadcast
+			"server" = null, // the last server to log this signal
+			"reject" = 0,	// if nonzero, the signal will not be accepted by any broadcasting machinery
+			"level" = position.z, // The source's z level
 			"language" = speaking,
 			"verb" = verb
 		)
 		signal.frequency = connection.frequency // Quick frequency set
 
+	  //#### Sending the signal to all subspace receivers ####//
+
 		for(var/obj/machinery/telecomms/receiver/R in telecomms_list)
 			R.receive_signal(signal)
 
+		// Allinone can act as receivers.
+		for(var/obj/machinery/telecomms/allinone/R in telecomms_list)
+			R.receive_signal(signal)
 
-		sleep(rand(10,25)) // wait a little...
-
-		if(signal.data["done"] && position.z in signal.data["level"])
-			// we're done here.
-			return
-
-	  	// Oh my god; the comms are down or something because the signal hasn't been broadcasted yet in our level.
-	  	// Send a mundane broadcast with limited targets:
-
-		//THIS IS TEMPORARY.
-		if(!connection)	return	//~Carn
-
-		Broadcast_Message(connection, M, voicemask, pick(M.speak_emote),
-						  src, message, displayname, jobname, real_name, M.voice_name,
-		                  filter_type, signal.data["compression"], list(position.z), connection.frequency,verb,speaking)
+		// Receiving code can be located in Telecommunications.dm
+		return
 
 
+  /* ###### Intercoms and station-bounced radios ###### */
 
-	else // OLD RADIO SYSTEMS: By Goons?
+	var/filter_type = 2
 
-		var/datum/radio_frequency/connection = null
-		if(channel && channels && channels.len > 0)
-			if (channel == "department")
-				//world << "DEBUG: channel=\"[channel]\" switching to \"[channels[1]]\""
-				channel = channels[1]
-			connection = secure_radio_connections[channel]
-		else
-			connection = radio_connection
-			channel = null
-		if (!istype(connection))
-			return
-		var/display_freq = connection.frequency
+	/* --- Intercoms can only broadcast to other intercoms, but bounced radios can broadcast to bounced radios and intercoms --- */
+	if(istype(src, /obj/item/device/radio/intercom))
+		filter_type = 1
 
-		//world << "DEBUG: used channel=\"[channel]\" frequency= \"[display_freq]\" connection.devices.len = [connection.devices.len]"
 
-		var/eqjobname
+	var/datum/signal/signal = new
+	signal.transmission_method = 2
 
-		if (ishuman(M))
-			eqjobname = M:get_assignment()
-		else if (iscarbon(M))
-			eqjobname = "No id" //only humans can wear ID
-		else if (isAI(M))
-			eqjobname = "AI"
-		else if (isrobot(M))
-			eqjobname = "Cyborg"//Androids don't really describe these too well, in my opinion.
-		else if (istype(M, /mob/living/silicon/pai))
-			eqjobname = "Personal AI"
-		else
-			eqjobname = "Unknown"
 
-		if (!(wires & WIRE_TRANSMIT))
-			return
+	/* --- Try to send a normal subspace broadcast first */
 
-		var/list/receive = list()
+	signal.data = list(
 
-		//for (var/obj/item/device/radio/R in radio_connection.devices)
-		for (var/obj/item/device/radio/R in connection.devices["[RADIO_CHAT]"]) // Modified for security headset code -- TLE
-			//if(R.accept_rad(src, message))
-			receive |= R.send_hear(display_freq, 0)
+		"mob" = M, // store a reference to the mob
+		"mobtype" = M.type, 	// the mob's type
+		"realname" = real_name, // the mob's real name
+		"name" = displayname,	// the mob's display name
+		"job" = jobname,		// the mob's job
+		"key" = mobkey,			// the mob's key
+		"vmessage" = pick(M.speak_emote), // the message to display if the voice wasn't understood
+		"vname" = M.voice_name, // the name to display if the voice wasn't understood
+		"vmask" = voicemask,	// 1 if the mob is using a voice gas mas
 
-		//world << "DEBUG: receive.len=[receive.len]"
-		var/list/heard_masked = list() // masked name or no real name
-		var/list/heard_normal = list() // normal message
-		var/list/heard_voice = list() // voice message
-		var/list/heard_garbled = list() // garbled message
+		"compression" = 0, // uncompressed radio signal
+		"message" = message, // the actual sent message
+		"connection" = connection, // the radio connection to use
+		"radio" = src, // stores the radio used for transmission
+		"slow" = 0,
+		"traffic" = 0,
+		"type" = 0,
+		"server" = null,
+		"reject" = 0,
+		"level" = position.z,
+		"language" = speaking,
+		"verb" = verb
+	)
+	signal.frequency = connection.frequency // Quick frequency set
 
-		for (var/mob/R in receive)
-			if (R.client && !(R.client.prefs.toggles & CHAT_RADIO)) //Adminning with 80 people on can be fun when you're trying to talk and all you can hear is radios.
-				continue
-			if (R.say_understands(M))
-				if (ishuman(M) && M.GetVoice() != M.real_name)
-					heard_masked += R
-				else
-					heard_normal += R
-			else
-				heard_voice += R
+	for(var/obj/machinery/telecomms/receiver/R in telecomms_list)
+		R.receive_signal(signal)
 
-		if (length(heard_masked) || length(heard_normal) || length(heard_voice) || length(heard_garbled))
-			var/part_a = "<span class='radio'><span class='name'>"
-			//var/part_b = "</span><b> \icon[src]\[[format_frequency(frequency)]\]</b> <span class='message'>"
-			var/freq_text= get_frequency_name(display_freq)
 
-			var/part_b = "</span><b> \icon[src]\[[freq_text]\]</b> <span class='message'>" // Tweaked for security headsets -- TLE
-			var/part_c = "</span></span>"
+	sleep(rand(10,25)) // wait a little...
 
-			if (display_freq in ANTAG_FREQS)
-				part_a = "<span class='syndradio'><span class='name'>"
-			else if (display_freq==COMM_FREQ)
-				part_a = "<span class='comradio'><span class='name'>"
-			else if (display_freq in DEPT_FREQS)
-				part_a = "<span class='deptradio'><span class='name'>"
+	if(signal.data["done"] && position.z in signal.data["level"])
+		// we're done here.
+		return
 
-			var/quotedmsg = M.say_quote(message)
+	// Oh my god; the comms are down or something because the signal hasn't been broadcasted yet in our level.
+	// Send a mundane broadcast with limited targets:
 
-			//This following recording is intended for research and feedback in the use of department radio channels.
+	//THIS IS TEMPORARY. YEAH RIGHT
+	if(!connection)	return	//~Carn
 
-			var/part_blackbox_b = "</span><b> \[[freq_text]\]</b> <span class='message'>" // Tweaked for security headsets -- TLE
-			var/blackbox_msg = "[part_a][M.name][part_blackbox_b][quotedmsg][part_c]"
-			//var/blackbox_admin_msg = "[part_a][M.name] (Real name: [M.real_name])[part_blackbox_b][quotedmsg][part_c]"
-			if(istype(blackbox))
-				//BR.messages_admin += blackbox_admin_msg
-				switch(display_freq)
-					if(PUB_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_common += blackbox_msg
-					if(SCI_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_science += blackbox_msg
-					if(COMM_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_command += blackbox_msg
-					if(MED_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_medical += blackbox_msg
-					if(ENG_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_engineering += blackbox_msg
-					if(SEC_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_security += blackbox_msg
-					if(DTH_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_deathsquad += blackbox_msg
-					if(SYND_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_syndicate += blackbox_msg
-					if(SUP_FREQ)
-						blackbox.msg_cargo += blackbox_msg
-					else
-						blackbox.messages += blackbox_msg
+	Broadcast_Message(connection, M, voicemask, pick(M.speak_emote),
+					  src, message, displayname, jobname, real_name, M.voice_name,
+					  filter_type, signal.data["compression"], list(position.z), connection.frequency,verb,speaking)
 
-			//End of research and feedback code.
-
-			if (length(heard_masked))
-				var/N = M.name
-				var/J = eqjobname
-				if(ishuman(M) && M.GetVoice() != M.real_name)
-					N = M.GetVoice()
-					J = "Unknown"
-				var/rendered = "[part_a][N][part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]"
-				for (var/mob/R in heard_masked)
-					if(istype(R, /mob/living/silicon/ai))
-						R.show_message("[part_a]<a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];track2=\ref[R];track=\ref[M]'>[N] ([J]) </a>[part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]", 2)
-					else
-						R.show_message(rendered, 2)
-
-			if (length(heard_normal))
-				var/rendered = "[part_a][M.real_name][part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]"
-
-				for (var/mob/R in heard_normal)
-					if(istype(R, /mob/living/silicon/ai))
-						R.show_message("[part_a]<a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];track2=\ref[R];track=\ref[M]'>[M.real_name] ([eqjobname]) </a>[part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]", 2)
-					else
-						R.show_message(rendered, 2)
-
-			if (length(heard_voice))
-				var/rendered = "[part_a][M.voice_name][part_b][pick(M.speak_emote)][part_c]"
-
-				for (var/mob/R in heard_voice)
-					if(istype(R, /mob/living/silicon/ai))
-						R.show_message("[part_a]<a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];track2=\ref[R];track=\ref[M]'>[M.voice_name] ([eqjobname]) </a>[part_b][pick(M.speak_emote)][part_c]", 2)
-					else
-						R.show_message(rendered, 2)
-
-			if (length(heard_garbled))
-				quotedmsg = M.say_quote(stars(message))
-				var/rendered = "[part_a][M.voice_name][part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]"
-
-				for (var/mob/R in heard_voice)
-					if(istype(R, /mob/living/silicon/ai))
-						R.show_message("[part_a]<a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];track2=\ref[R];track=\ref[M]'>[M.voice_name]</a>[part_b][quotedmsg][part_c]", 2)
-					else
-						R.show_message(rendered, 2)
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/hear_talk(mob/M as mob, msg, var/verb = "says", var/datum/language/speaking = null)
 
@@ -689,6 +537,13 @@ var/GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = 1 // radio type to use
 	icon_state = "radio"
 	canhear_range = 3
 
+/obj/item/device/radio/borg/talk_into()
+	..()
+	if (isrobot(src.loc))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = src.loc
+		var/datum/robot_component/C = R.components["radio"]
+		R.cell_use_power(C.active_usage)
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/borg/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 //	..()
 	user.set_machine(src)

code/game/objects/items/devices/uplinks.dm

@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ datum/nano_item_lists
 	NANO UI FOR UPLINK WOOP WOOP
 */
 /obj/item/device/uplink/hidden/ui_interact(mob/user, ui_key = "main", var/datum/nanoui/ui = null, var/force_open = 1)
-	var/title = "Syndicate Uplink"
+	var/title = "Remote Uplink"
 	var/data[0]
 
 	data["welcome"] = welcome

code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 				title+= "[R.title]"
 			title+= " ([R.req_amount] [src.singular_name]\s)"
 			if (can_build)
-				t1 += text("<A href='?src=\ref[src];sublist=[recipes_sublist];make=[i]'>[title]</A>  ")
+				t1 += text("<A href='?src=\ref[src];sublist=[recipes_sublist];make=[i];multiplier=1'>[title]</A>  ")
 			else
 				t1 += text("[]", title)
 				continue
@@ -112,7 +112,8 @@
 			recipes_list = srl.recipes
 		var/datum/stack_recipe/R = recipes_list[text2num(href_list["make"])]
 		var/multiplier = text2num(href_list["multiplier"])
-		if (!multiplier) multiplier = 1
+		if (!multiplier || (multiplier <= 0)) //href exploit protection
+			return
 		if (src.amount < R.req_amount*multiplier)
 			if (R.req_amount*multiplier>1)
 				usr << "\red You haven't got enough [src] to build \the [R.req_amount*multiplier] [R.title]\s!"

code/game/objects/items/toys.dm

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 		item_state = "balloon-empty"
 
 /obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon
-	name = "syndicate balloon"
+	name = "criminal balloon"
 	desc = "There is a tag on the back that reads \"FUK NT!11!\"."
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_speed = 4

code/game/objects/structures/barsign.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	icon_state = "empty"
 	anchored = 1
 	New()
-		ChangeSign(pick("pinkflamingo", "magmasea", "limbo", "rustyaxe", "armokbar", "brokendrum", "meadbay", "thedamnwall", "thecavern", "cindikate", "theorchard", "thesaucyclown", "theclownshead"))
+		ChangeSign(pick("pinkflamingo", "magmasea", "limbo", "rustyaxe", "armokbar", "brokendrum", "meadbay", "thedamnwall", "thecavern", "cindikate", "theorchard", "thesaucyclown", "theclownshead", "whiskeyimplant", "carpecarp", "robustroadhouse", "greytide", "theredshirt"))
 		return
 	proc/ChangeSign(var/Text)
 		src.icon_state = "[Text]"
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/card/id))
 		var/obj/item/weapon/card/id/card = I
 		if(access_bar in card.GetAccess())
-			var/sign_type = input(user, "What would you like to change the barsign to?") as null|anything in list("Pink Flamingo", "Magma Sea", "Limbo", "Rusty Axe", "Armok Bar", "Broken Drum", "Mead Bay", "The Damn Wall", "The Cavern", "Cindi Kate", "The Orchard", "The Saucy Clown", "The Clowns Head")
+			var/sign_type = input(user, "What would you like to change the barsign to?") as null|anything in list("Off", "Pink Flamingo", "Magma Sea", "Limbo", "Rusty Axe", "Armok Bar", "Broken Drum", "Mead Bay", "The Damn Wall", "The Cavern", "Cindi Kate", "The Orchard", "The Saucy Clown", "The Clowns Head", "Whiskey Implant", "Carpe Carp", "Robust Roadhouse", "Greytide", "The Redshirt")
 			if(sign_type == null)
 				return
 			else

code/game/objects/structures/mirror.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 //wip wip wup
 /obj/structure/mirror
-	name = "mirror"
-	desc = "Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the most robust of them all?"
+	name = "SalonPro Nano-Mirror(TM)"
+	desc = "The leading technology in hair salon products, utilizing nano-machinery to style your hair just right."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/watercloset.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mirror"
 	density = 0

code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/stools.dm

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stool/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/user as mob)
 	if (prob(5) && istype(M,/mob/living))
-		user.visible_message("\red [user] breaks [src] over [M]'s back!.")
+		user.visible_message("\red [user] breaks [src] over [M]'s back!")
 		user.u_equip(src)
 		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/m = new/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal
 		m.loc = get_turf(src)

code/game/objects/structures/tank_dispenser.dm

@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@
 		if(1 to 4)	overlays += "phoron-[phorontanks]"
 		if(5 to INFINITY) overlays += "phoron-5"
 
+/obj/structure/dispenser/attack_ai(mob/user as mob)
+	if(user.Adjacent(src))
+		return attack_hand(user)
+	..()
 
 /obj/structure/dispenser/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
 	user.set_machine(src)

code/game/objects/structures/window.dm

@@ -114,15 +114,15 @@
 		new /obj/item/weapon/shard(loc)
 		if(reinf) new /obj/item/stack/rods(loc)
 		del(src)
-	else if (istype(usr,/mob/living/carbon/human))
-
-		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = usr
-
-		if(H.species.can_shred(H))
-			attack_generic(H,25)
-			return
 
 	else if (usr.a_intent == "hurt")
+
+		if (istype(usr,/mob/living/carbon/human))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = usr
+			if(H.species.can_shred(H))
+				attack_generic(H,25)
+				return
+
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/glassknock.ogg', 80, 1)
 		usr.visible_message("\red [usr.name] bangs against the [src.name]!", \
 							"\red You bang against the [src.name]!", \

code/game/turfs/simulated/floor_types.dm

@@ -12,6 +12,11 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/airless/ceiling
 	icon_state = "rockvault"
 
+/turf/simulated/floor/airless/catwalk
+	icon = 'icons/turf/catwalks.dmi'
+	icon_state = "catwalk0"
+	name = "catwalk"
+
 /turf/simulated/floor/light
 	name = "Light floor"
 	luminosity = 5

code/game/turfs/space/space.dm

@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 
 
 		// Okay, so let's make it so that people can travel z levels but not nuke disks!
-		// if(ticker.mode.name == "nuclear emergency")	return
+		// if(ticker.mode.name == "mercenary")	return
 		if(A.z > 6 && !config.use_overmap) return
 		if (A.x <= TRANSITIONEDGE || A.x >= (world.maxx - TRANSITIONEDGE - 1) || A.y <= TRANSITIONEDGE || A.y >= (world.maxy - TRANSITIONEDGE - 1))
 			if(istype(A, /obj/effect/meteor)||istype(A, /obj/effect/space_dust))

code/game/verbs/AI_status.dm

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/ai_statuschange()
-	set category = "AI Commands"
-	set name = "AI status"
-
-	if(usr.stat == 2)
-		usr <<"You cannot change your emotional status because you are dead!"
-		return
-	var/list/ai_emotions = list("Very Happy", "Happy", "Neutral", "Unsure", "Confused", "Sad", "BSOD", "Blank", "Problems?", "Awesome", "Facepalm", "Friend Computer", "Beer mug", "Dwarf", "Fishtank", "Plump Helmet")
-	if(src.ckey == "serithi")
-		ai_emotions.Add("Tribunal","Tribunal Malfunctioning")
-	var/emote = input("Please, select a status!", "AI Status", null, null) in ai_emotions
-	for (var/obj/machinery/ai_status_display/AISD in world) //change status
-		spawn( 0 )
-		AISD.emotion = emote
-	for (var/obj/machinery/status_display/SD in world) //if Friend Computer, change ALL displays
-		if(emote=="Friend Computer")
-			spawn(0)
-			SD.friendc = 1
-		else
-			spawn(0)
-			SD.friendc = 0
-	return

code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm

@@ -149,6 +149,7 @@ var/list/admin_verbs_debug = list(
 	/client/proc/restart_controller,
 	/client/proc/remake_distribution_map,
 	/client/proc/show_distribution_map,
+	/client/proc/show_plant_genes,
 	/client/proc/enable_debug_verbs,
 	/client/proc/callproc,
 	/client/proc/toggledebuglogs,

code/modules/admin/player_panel.dm

@@ -411,14 +411,14 @@
 
 		dat += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];delay_round_end=1'>[ticker.delay_end ? "End Round Normally" : "Delay Round End"]</a><br>"
 		if(ticker.mode.syndicates.len)
-			dat += "<br><table cellspacing=5><tr><td><B>Syndicates</B></td><td></td></tr>"
+			dat += "<br><table cellspacing=5><tr><td><B>Mercenaries</B></td><td></td></tr>"
 			for(var/datum/mind/N in ticker.mode.syndicates)
 				var/mob/M = N.current
 				if(M)
 					dat += "<tr><td><a href='?src=\ref[src];adminplayeropts=\ref[M]'>[M.real_name]</a>[M.client ? "" : " <i>(logged out)</i>"][M.stat == 2 ? " <b><font color=red>(DEAD)</font></b>" : ""]</td>"
 					dat += "<td><A href='?src=\ref[usr];priv_msg=\ref[M]'>PM</A></td></tr>"
 				else
-					dat += "<tr><td><i>Nuclear Operative not found!</i></td></tr>"
+					dat += "<tr><td><i>Mercenary not found!</i></td></tr>"
 			dat += "</table><br><table><tr><td><B>Nuclear Disk(s)</B></td></tr>"
 			for(var/obj/item/weapon/disk/nuclear/N in world)
 				dat += "<tr><td>[N.name], "

code/modules/admin/topic.dm

@@ -582,9 +582,9 @@
 
 		//Nuke Operative
 		if(jobban_isbanned(M, "operative") || isbanned_dept)
-			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=operative;jobban4=\ref[M]'><font color=red>[replacetext("Nuke Operative", " ", "&nbsp")]</font></a></td>"
+			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=operative;jobban4=\ref[M]'><font color=red>[replacetext("Mercenary", " ", "&nbsp")]</font></a></td>"
 		else
-			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=operative;jobban4=\ref[M]'>[replacetext("Nuke Operative", " ", "&nbsp")]</a></td>"
+			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=operative;jobban4=\ref[M]'>[replacetext("Mercenary", " ", "&nbsp")]</a></td>"
 
 		//Revolutionary
 		if(jobban_isbanned(M, "revolutionary") || isbanned_dept)
@@ -1476,11 +1476,11 @@
 			usr << "The person you are trying to contact is not wearing a headset"
 			return
 
-		var/input = input(src.owner, "Please enter a message to reply to [key_name(H)] via their headset.","Outgoing message from The Syndicate", "")
+		var/input = input(src.owner, "Please enter a message to reply to [key_name(H)] via their headset.","Outgoing message from a shadowy figure...", "")
 		if(!input)	return
 
 		src.owner << "You sent [input] to [H] via a secure channel."
-		log_admin("[src.owner] replied to [key_name(H)]'s Syndicate message with the message [input].")
+		log_admin("[src.owner] replied to [key_name(H)]'s illegal message with the message [input].")
 		H << "You hear something crackle in your headset for a moment before a voice speaks.  \"Please stand by for a message from your benefactor.  Message as follows, agent. <b>\"[input]\"</b>  Message ends.\""
 
 	else if(href_list["CentcommFaxView"])

code/modules/admin/verbs/cinematic.dm

@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
 			var/override
 			switch(parameter)
 				if(1)
-					override = input(src,"mode = ?","Enter Parameter",null) as anything in list("nuclear emergency","no override")
+					override = input(src,"mode = ?","Enter Parameter",null) as anything in list("mercenary","no override")
 				if(0)
-					override = input(src,"mode = ?","Enter Parameter",null) as anything in list("blob","nuclear emergency","AI malfunction","no override")
+					override = input(src,"mode = ?","Enter Parameter",null) as anything in list("blob","mercenary","AI malfunction","no override")
 			ticker.station_explosion_cinematic(parameter,override)
 	return

code/modules/admin/verbs/debug.dm

@@ -426,15 +426,6 @@ But you can call procs that are of type /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/ for that
 
 
 
-/client/proc/cmd_switch_radio()
-	set category = "Debug"
-	set name = "Switch Radio Mode"
-	set desc = "Toggle between normal radios and experimental radios. Have a coder present if you do this."
-
-	GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE = !GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE // toggle
-	log_admin("[key_name(src)] has turned the experimental radio system [GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE ? "on" : "off"].")
-	message_admins("[key_name_admin(src)] has turned the experimental radio system [GLOBAL_RADIO_TYPE ? "on" : "off"].", 0)
-	feedback_add_details("admin_verb","SRM") //If you are copy-pasting this, ensure the 2nd parameter is unique to the new proc!
 
 /client/proc/cmd_admin_areatest()
 	set category = "Mapping"

code/modules/admin/verbs/one_click_antag.dm

@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 
 		if(nuke_spawn)
 			var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = new
-			P.info = "Sadly, the Syndicate could not get you a nuclear bomb.  We have, however, acquired the arming code for the station's onboard nuke.  The nuclear authorization code is: <b>[nuke_code]</b>"
+			P.info = "Sadly, your employers could not get you a nuclear bomb.  They have, however, acquired the arming code for the station's onboard nuke.  The nuclear authorization code is: <b>[nuke_code]</b>"
 			P.name = "nuclear bomb code and instructions"
 			P.loc = nuke_spawn.loc
 
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 	//Generates a list of commandos from active ghosts. Then the user picks which characters to respawn as the commandos.
 	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
 		spawn(0)
-			switch(alert(G,"Do you wish to be considered for an elite syndicate strike team being sent in?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
+			switch(alert(G,"Do you wish to be considered for an elite mercenary strike team being sent in?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
 				if("Yes")
 					if((world.time-time_passed)>300)//If more than 30 game seconds passed.
 						return
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 				//So they don't forget their code or mission.
 
 
-				new_syndicate_commando << "\blue You are an Elite Syndicate. [!syndicate_leader_selected?"commando":"<B>LEADER</B>"] in the service of the Syndicate. \nYour current mission is: \red<B> [input]</B>"
+				new_syndicate_commando << "\blue You are an Elite Mercenary. [!syndicate_leader_selected?"commando":"<B>LEADER</B>"] in the service of criminal elements hostile to NanoTrasen. \nYour current mission is: \red<B> [input]</B>"
 
 				numagents--
 		if(numagents >= 6)
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 	//Creates mind stuff.
 	new_syndicate_commando.mind_initialize()
 	new_syndicate_commando.mind.assigned_role = "MODE"
-	new_syndicate_commando.mind.special_role = "Syndicate Commando"
+	new_syndicate_commando.mind.special_role = "Mercenary"
 
 	//Adds them to current traitor list. Which is really the extra antagonist list.
 	ticker.mode.traitors += new_syndicate_commando.mind

code/modules/admin/verbs/pray.dm

@@ -34,5 +34,5 @@
 
 /proc/Syndicate_announce(var/text , var/mob/Sender)
 	var/msg = copytext(sanitize(text), 1, MAX_MESSAGE_LEN)
-	msg = "\blue <b><font color=crimson>SYNDICATE:</font>[key_name(Sender, 1)] (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayeropts=\ref[Sender]'>PP</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=vars;Vars=\ref[Sender]'>VV</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;subtlemessage=\ref[Sender]'>SM</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservejump=\ref[Sender]'>JMP</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;secretsadmin=check_antagonist'>CA</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;BlueSpaceArtillery=\ref[Sender]'>BSA</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;SyndicateReply=\ref[Sender]'>RPLY</A>):</b> [msg]"
+	msg = "\blue <b><font color=crimson>ILLEGAL:</font>[key_name(Sender, 1)] (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayeropts=\ref[Sender]'>PP</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=vars;Vars=\ref[Sender]'>VV</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;subtlemessage=\ref[Sender]'>SM</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservejump=\ref[Sender]'>JMP</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;secretsadmin=check_antagonist'>CA</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;BlueSpaceArtillery=\ref[Sender]'>BSA</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;SyndicateReply=\ref[Sender]'>RPLY</A>):</b> [msg]"
 	admins << msg

code/modules/admin/verbs/randomverbs.dm

@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ Traitors and the like can also be revived with the previous role mostly intact.
 			new_character.loc = pick(wizardstart)
 			//ticker.mode.learn_basic_spells(new_character)
 			ticker.mode.equip_wizard(new_character)
-		if("Syndicate")
+		if("Mercenary")
 			var/obj/effect/landmark/synd_spawn = locate("landmark*Syndicate-Spawn")
 			if(synd_spawn)
 				new_character.loc = get_turf(synd_spawn)

code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam_syndicate.dm

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ var/const/syndicate_commandos_possible = 6 //if more Commandos are needed in the
 var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 /client/proc/syndicate_strike_team()
 	set category = "Fun"
-	set name = "Spawn Syndicate Strike Team"
+	set name = "Spawn Mercenary Strike Team"
 	set desc = "Spawns a squad of commandos in the Syndicate Mothership if you want to run an admin event."
 	if(!src.holder)
 		src << "Only administrators may use this command."
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 //		alert("Not so fast, buddy. Wait a few minutes until the game gets going. There are [(6000-world.time)/10] seconds remaining.")
 //		return
 	if(sent_syndicate_strike_team == 1)
-		alert("The Syndicate are already sending a team, Mr. Dumbass.")
+		alert("Criminal elements are already sending a team, Mr. Dumbass.")
 		return
-	if(alert("Do you want to send in the Syndicate Strike Team? Once enabled, this is irreversible.",,"Yes","No")=="No")
+	if(alert("Do you want to send in the Mercenary Strike Team? Once enabled, this is irreversible.",,"Yes","No")=="No")
 		return
-	alert("This 'mode' will go on until everyone is dead or the station is destroyed. You may also admin-call the evac shuttle when appropriate. Spawned syndicates have internals cameras which are viewable through a monitor inside the Syndicate Mothership Bridge. Assigning the team's detailed task is recommended from there. While you will be able to manually pick the candidates from active ghosts, their assignment in the squad will be random.")
+	alert("This 'mode' will go on until everyone is dead or the station is destroyed. You may also admin-call the evac shuttle when appropriate. Spawned mercs have internals cameras which are viewable through a monitor inside the Syndicate Mothership Bridge. Assigning the team's detailed task is recommended from there. While you will be able to manually pick the candidates from active ghosts, their assignment in the squad will be random.")
 
 	var/input = null
 	while(!input)
-		input = copytext(sanitize(input(src, "Please specify which mission the syndicate strike team shall undertake.", "Specify Mission", "")),1,MAX_MESSAGE_LEN)
+		input = copytext(sanitize(input(src, "Please specify which mission the strike team shall undertake.", "Specify Mission", "")),1,MAX_MESSAGE_LEN)
 		if(!input)
 			if(alert("Error, no mission set. Do you want to exit the setup process?",,"Yes","No")=="Yes")
 				return
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 				new_syndicate_commando.mind.store_memory("<B>Nuke Code:</B> \red [nuke_code].")
 			new_syndicate_commando.mind.store_memory("<B>Mission:</B> \red [input].")
 
-			new_syndicate_commando << "\blue You are an Elite Syndicate. [!syndicate_leader_selected?"commando":"<B>LEADER</B>"] in the service of the Syndicate. \nYour current mission is: \red<B>[input]</B>"
+			new_syndicate_commando << "\blue You are an Elite Mercenary. [!syndicate_leader_selected?"commando":"<B>LEADER</B>"] in the service of criminal elements hostile to NanoTrasen. \nYour current mission is: \red<B>[input]</B>"
 
 			syndicate_commando_number--
 
@@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 			new /obj/effect/spawner/newbomb/timer/syndicate(L.loc)
 			del(L)
 
-	message_admins("\blue [key_name_admin(usr)] has spawned a Syndicate strike squad.", 1)
-	log_admin("[key_name(usr)] used Spawn Syndicate Squad.")
+	message_admins("\blue [key_name_admin(usr)] has spawned a mercenary strike squad.", 1)
+	log_admin("[key_name(usr)] used Spawn Mercenary Squad.")
 	feedback_add_details("admin_verb","SDTHS") //If you are copy-pasting this, ensure the 2nd parameter is unique to the new proc!
 
 /client/proc/create_syndicate_death_commando(obj/spawn_location, syndicate_leader_selected = 0)
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 	//Creates mind stuff.
 	new_syndicate_commando.mind_initialize()
 	new_syndicate_commando.mind.assigned_role = "MODE"
-	new_syndicate_commando.mind.special_role = "Syndicate Commando"
+	new_syndicate_commando.mind.special_role = "Mercenary"
 	ticker.mode.traitors |= new_syndicate_commando.mind	//Adds them to current traitor list. Which is really the extra antagonist list.
 	new_syndicate_commando.equip_syndicate_commando(syndicate_leader_selected)
 	del(spawn_location)
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 	W.icon_state = "id"
 	W.access = get_all_accesses()//They get full station access because obviously the syndicate has HAAAX, and can make special IDs for their most elite members.
 	W.access += list(access_cent_general, access_cent_specops, access_cent_living, access_cent_storage, access_syndicate)//Let's add their forged CentCom access and syndicate access.
-	W.assignment = "Syndicate Commando"
+	W.assignment = "Mercenary"
 	W.registered_name = real_name
 	equip_to_slot_or_del(W, slot_wear_id)
 

code/modules/admin/verbs/vox_raiders.dm

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ var/global/vox_tick = 1
 		if(1) // Vox raider!
 			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/vox/carapace(src), slot_wear_suit)
 			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/vox/carapace(src), slot_head)
-			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/melee/telebaton(src), slot_belt)
+			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/melee/baton/loaded(src), slot_belt)
 			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/thermal/monocle(src), slot_glasses) // REPLACE WITH CODED VOX ALTERNATIVE.
 			equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/device/chameleon(src), slot_l_store)
 

code/modules/client/client procs.dm

@@ -159,6 +159,7 @@
 	log_client_to_db()
 
 	send_resources()
+	nanomanager.send_resources(src)
 
 	if(prefs.lastchangelog != changelog_hash) //bolds the changelog button on the interface so we know there are updates.
 		winset(src, "rpane.changelog", "background-color=#eaeaea;font-style=bold")

code/modules/client/preferences.dm

@@ -20,8 +20,6 @@ var/global/list/special_roles = list( //keep synced with the defines BE_* in set
 	"mutineer" = IS_MODE_COMPILED("mutiny"),             // 13
 )
 
-var/const/MAX_SAVE_SLOTS = 10
-
 //used for alternate_option
 #define GET_RANDOM_JOB 0
 #define BE_ASSISTANT 1
@@ -277,15 +275,15 @@ datum/preferences
 	dat += "<br><b>Custom Loadout:</b> "
 	var/total_cost = 0
 
-	if(isnull(gear) || !islist(gear)) gear = list()
+	if(!islist(gear)) gear = list()
 
 	if(gear && gear.len)
 		dat += "<br>"
-		for(var/gear_name in gear)
-			if(gear_datums[gear_name])
-				var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[gear_name]
+		for(var/i = 1; i <= gear.len; i++)
+			var/datum/gear/G = gear_datums[gear[i]]
+			if(G)
 				total_cost += G.cost
-				dat += "[gear_name] <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=remove;gear=[gear_name]'>\[remove\]</a><br>"
+				dat += "[gear[i]] ([G.cost] points) <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=remove;gear=[i]'>\[remove\]</a><br>"
 
 		dat += "<b>Used:</b> [total_cost] points."
 	else
@@ -294,7 +292,7 @@ datum/preferences
 	if(total_cost < MAX_GEAR_COST)
 		dat += " <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=input'>\[add\]</a>"
 		if(gear && gear.len)
-			dat += " <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=remove'>\[remove\]</a>"
+			dat += " <a href='byond://?src=\ref[user];preference=loadout;task=clear'>\[clear\]</a>"
 
 	dat += "<br><br><b>Occupation Choices</b><br>"
 	dat += "\t<a href='?_src_=prefs;preference=job;task=menu'><b>Set Preferences</b></a><br>"
@@ -882,17 +880,17 @@ datum/preferences
 				total_cost += C.cost
 				if(C && total_cost <= MAX_GEAR_COST)
 					gear += choice
-					user << "\blue Added [choice] for [C.cost] points ([MAX_GEAR_COST - total_cost] points remaining)."
+					user << "<span class='notice'>Added \the '[choice]' for [C.cost] points ([MAX_GEAR_COST - total_cost] points remaining).</span>"
 				else
-					user << "\red That item will exceed the maximum loadout cost of [MAX_GEAR_COST] points."
+					user << "<span class='warning'>Adding \the '[choice]' will exceed the maximum loadout cost of [MAX_GEAR_COST] points.</span>"
 
 		else if(href_list["task"] == "remove")
-			var/to_remove = href_list["gear"]
-			if(!to_remove) return
-			for(var/gear_name in gear)
-				if(gear_name == to_remove)
-					gear -= gear_name
-					break
+			var/i_remove = text2num(href_list["gear"])
+			if(i_remove < 1 || i_remove > gear.len) return
+			gear.Cut(i_remove, i_remove + 1)
+
+		else if(href_list["task"] == "clear")
+			gear.Cut()
 
 	else if(href_list["preference"] == "flavor_text")
 		switch(href_list["task"])
@@ -1187,7 +1185,7 @@ datum/preferences
 						b_type = new_b_type
 
 				if("hair")
-					if(species == "Human" || species == "Unathi" || species == "Tajaran" || species == "Skrell")
+					if(species == "Human" || species == "Unathi" || species == "Tajara" || species == "Skrell")
 						var/new_hair = input(user, "Choose your character's hair colour:", "Character Preference") as color|null
 						if(new_hair)
 							r_hair = hex2num(copytext(new_hair, 2, 4))
@@ -1267,7 +1265,7 @@ datum/preferences
 						s_tone = 35 - max(min( round(new_s_tone), 220),1)
 
 				if("skin")
-					if(species == "Unathi" || species == "Tajaran" || species == "Skrell")
+					if(species == "Unathi" || species == "Tajara" || species == "Skrell")
 						var/new_skin = input(user, "Choose your character's skin colour: ", "Character Preference") as color|null
 						if(new_skin)
 							r_skin = hex2num(copytext(new_skin, 2, 4))
@@ -1622,7 +1620,7 @@ datum/preferences
 	if(S)
 		dat += "<b>Select a character slot to load</b><hr>"
 		var/name
-		for(var/i=1, i<=MAX_SAVE_SLOTS, i++)
+		for(var/i=1, i<= config.character_slots, i++)
 			S.cd = "/character[i]"
 			S["real_name"] >> name
 			if(!name)	name = "Character[i]"