diff --git a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
index 39c3aafe5c..85f324c387 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
@@ -83,9 +83,8 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/camera/emp_act(severity)
 	if(!isEmpProof() && prob(100/severity))
-		if(!affected_by_emp_until || (world.time < affected_by_emp_until))
+		if(!affected_by_emp_until || (world.time > affected_by_emp_until))
 			affected_by_emp_until = max(affected_by_emp_until, world.time + (90 SECONDS / severity))
-		else
 			stat |= EMPED
 			set_light(0)
 			triggerCameraAlarm()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/laserpointer.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/laserpointer.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..69905f0cb8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/laserpointer.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,219 @@
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer
+	name = "laser pointer"
+	desc = "Don't shine it in your eyes!"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
+	icon_state = "pointer"
+	item_state = "pen"
+	var/pointer_icon_state
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	matter = list("glass" = 500,"metal" = 500)
+	w_class = 2 //Increased to 2, because diodes are w_class 2. Conservation of matter.
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 2, TECH_COMBAT = 1)
+	var/turf/pointer_loc
+	var/energy = 8
+	var/max_energy = 8
+	var/effectchance = 20
+	var/cooldown = 10
+	var/last_used_time = 0
+	var/recharging = 0
+	var/recharge_locked = 0
+	var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/micro_laser/diode //used for upgrading!
+
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/red
+	pointer_icon_state = "red_laser"
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/green
+	pointer_icon_state = "green_laser"
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/blue
+	pointer_icon_state = "blue_laser"
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/purple
+	pointer_icon_state = "purple_laser"
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/New()
+	..()
+	diode = new(src)
+	if(!pointer_icon_state)
+		pointer_icon_state = pick("red_laser","green_laser","blue_laser","purple_laser")
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/upgraded/New()
+	..()
+	diode = new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/micro_laser/ultra
+
+
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/attack(mob/living/M, mob/user)
+	laser_act(M, user)
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/micro_laser))
+		if(!diode)
+			user.drop_item()
+			W.loc = src
+			diode = W
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You install a [diode.name] in [src].</span>")
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] already has a diode.</span>")
+
+	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/screwdriver))
+		if(diode)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the [diode.name] from the [src].</span>")
+			diode.loc = get_turf(src.loc)
+			diode = null
+			return
+		..()
+	return
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/afterattack(var/atom/target, var/mob/living/user, flag, params)
+	if(flag)	//we're placing the object on a table or in backpack
+		return
+	laser_act(target, user)
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/proc/laser_act(var/atom/target, var/mob/living/user)
+	if(!(user in (viewers(world.view,target))))
+		return
+	if(!(world.time - last_used_time >= cooldown))
+		return
+	if (!diode)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You point [src] at [target], but nothing happens!</span>")
+		return
+	if (!user.IsAdvancedToolUser())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't have the dexterity to do this!</span>")
+		return
+
+	add_fingerprint(user)
+
+	//nothing happens if the battery is drained
+	if(recharge_locked)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You point [src] at [target], but it's still charging.</span>")
+		return
+
+	var/outmsg
+	var/turf/targloc = get_turf(target)
+
+	//human/alien mobs
+	if(iscarbon(target))
+		if(user.zone_sel.selecting == "eyes")
+			var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
+
+			//20% chance to actually hit the eyes
+
+			if(prob(effectchance * diode.rating))
+				add_attack_logs(user,C,"Tried blinding using [src]")
+
+				//eye target check, will return -1 to 2
+				var/eye_prot = C.eyecheck()
+				if(C.blinded)
+					eye_prot = 4
+				var/severity = (rand(0, 1) + diode.rating - eye_prot)
+				var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = C
+				var/obj/item/organ/internal/eyes/E = H.internal_organs_by_name[O_EYES]
+				if(!E)
+					outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You shine [src] at [C], but they don't seem to have eyes.</span>"
+					return
+
+				outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You shine [src] into [C]'s eyes.</span>"
+				switch(severity)
+					if(0)
+						//rank 1 diode with basic eye protection (like sunglasses), or rank 2 with industrial protection (like welding goggles)
+						to_chat(C, "<span class='info'>A small, bright dot appears in your vision.</span>")
+					if(1)
+						//rank 1 with no protection, rank 2 with basic protection, or rank 3 with industrial protection
+						to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>Something bright flashes in the corner of your vision.</span>")
+					if(2)
+						//rank 1 or 2 with no protection, rank 2 or 3 with basic protection, or rank 3 with industrial protection
+						//alternatively, rank 1 with minor vulnerability (like night vision goggles)
+						flick("flash", C.flash_eyes())
+						to_chat(C, "<span class='danger'>A bright light shines across your eyes!</span>")
+					if(3)
+						//rank 1 with minor vulnerability, rank 2 or 3 with no protection, or rank 3 with basic protection
+						if(prob(3 * diode.rating))
+							C.Weaken(1)
+						flick("flash", C.flash_eyes())
+						E.damage += 1
+						to_chat(C, "<span class='danger'>A bright light briefly blinds you!</span>")
+					if(4)
+						//rank 3 with no protection, or rank 2 with minor vulnerability
+						if(prob(5 * diode.rating))
+							C.Weaken(1)
+						flick("e_flash", C.flash_eyes())
+						E.damage += 2
+						to_chat(C, "<span class='danger'>A blinding light burns your eyes!</span>")
+			else
+				outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You shine the [src] at [C], but miss their eyes.</span>"
+
+	//robots and AI
+	else if(issilicon(target))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/S = target
+		//20% chance to actually hit the sensors
+		if(prob(effectchance * diode.rating))
+			flick("flash", S.flash_eyes(affect_silicon = TRUE))
+			if (prob(3 * diode.rating))
+				S.Weaken(1)
+			to_chat(S, "<span class='warning'>Your sensors were blinded by a laser!</span>")
+			outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You blind [S] by shining [src] at their sensors.</span>"
+			add_attack_logs(user,S,"Tried disabling using [src]")
+		else
+			outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You shine the [src] at [S], but miss their sensors.</span>"
+
+	//cameras
+	else if(istype(target, /obj/machinery/camera))
+		var/obj/machinery/camera/C = target
+		if(prob(effectchance * diode.rating))
+			C.emp_act(4 - diode.rating)
+			outmsg = "<span class='notice'>You shine the [src] into the lens of [C].</span>"
+			add_attack_logs(user,C.name,"Tried disabling using [src]")
+		else
+			outmsg = "<span class='info'>You missed the lens of [C] with [src].</span>"
+
+	//cats!
+	for(var/mob/living/simple_animal/cat/C in viewers(1,targloc))
+		if (!(C.stat || C.buckled))
+			if(prob(50) && !(C.client))
+				C.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[C] pounces on the light!</span>", "<span class='warning'>You pounce on the light!</span>")
+				step_towards(C, targloc)
+				C.lay_down()
+				spawn(10)
+					C.lay_down()
+			else
+				C.set_dir(get_dir(C,targloc))
+				C.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[C] watches the light.</span>", "<span class='notice'>Your attention is drawn to the mysterious glowing dot.</span>")
+
+
+	//laser pointer image
+	icon_state = "pointer_[pointer_icon_state]"
+	var/list/showto = list()
+	for(var/mob/M in viewers(world.view,targloc))
+		if(M.client)
+			showto.Add(M.client)
+	var/image/I = image('icons/obj/projectiles.dmi',targloc,pointer_icon_state,cooldown)
+	I.plane = PLANE_LIGHTING_ABOVE
+	I.pixel_x = target.pixel_x + rand(-5,5)
+	I.pixel_y = target.pixel_y + rand(-5,5)
+
+	if(outmsg)
+		user.visible_message("<span class='info'>[user] points [src] at [target].</span>", outmsg)
+	else
+		user.visible_message("<span class='info'>[user] points [src] at [target].</span>", "<span class='info'>You point [src] at [target].</span>")
+
+	last_used_time = world.time
+	energy -= 1
+	if(energy <= max_energy)
+		if(!recharging)
+			recharging = 1
+			processing_objects.Add(src)
+		if(energy <= 0)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You've overused the battery of [src], now it needs time to recharge!</span>")
+			recharge_locked = 1
+
+	flick_overlay(I, showto, cooldown)
+	spawn(cooldown)
+		icon_state = "pointer"
+
+/obj/item/device/laser_pointer/process()
+	if(prob(20 - recharge_locked*5))
+		energy += 1
+		if(energy >= max_energy)
+			energy = max_energy
+			recharging = 0
+			recharge_locked = 0
+			..()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_utility.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_utility.dm
index 5f747a9a86..3da9a7226c 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_utility.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_utility.dm
@@ -79,6 +79,11 @@
 	path =/obj/item/weapon/storage/secure/briefcase
 	cost = 2
 
+/datum/gear/utility/laserpointer
+	display_name = "laser pointer"
+	path =/obj/item/device/laser_pointer
+	cost = 2
+
 /datum/gear/utility/flashlight
 	display_name = "flashlight"
 	path = /obj/item/device/flashlight
@@ -145,4 +150,4 @@
 
 /datum/gear/utility/umbrella/New()
 	..()
-	gear_tweaks = list(gear_tweak_free_color_choice)
\ No newline at end of file
+	gear_tweaks = list(gear_tweak_free_color_choice)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
index 3fb0c6e65e..aff4b81e1f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
@@ -266,6 +266,10 @@
 /mob/living/carbon/proc/eyecheck()
 	return 0
 
+/mob/living/carbon/flash_eyes(intensity = FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE, override_blindness_check = FALSE, affect_silicon = FALSE, visual = FALSE, type = /obj/screen/fullscreen/flash)
+	if(eyecheck() < intensity || override_blindness_check)
+		return ..()
+
 // ++++ROCKDTBEN++++ MOB PROCS -- Ask me before touching.
 // Stop! ... Hammertime! ~Carn
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index f83be22d62..57dc59f218 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -670,6 +670,12 @@
 		I.additional_flash_effects(number)
 	return number
 
+/mob/living/carbon/human/flash_eyes(var/intensity = FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE, override_blindness_check = FALSE, affect_silicon = FALSE, visual = FALSE, type = /obj/screen/fullscreen/flash)
+	if(internal_organs_by_name[O_EYES]) // Eyes are fucked, not a 'weak point'.
+		var/obj/item/organ/internal/eyes/I = internal_organs_by_name[O_EYES]
+		I.additional_flash_effects(intensity)
+	return ..()
+
 #define add_clothing_protection(A)	\
 	var/obj/item/clothing/C = A; \
 	flash_protection += C.flash_protection; \
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 33db48993d..4e0e0daf2b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -866,6 +866,15 @@ default behaviour is:
 	to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You are now [resting ? "resting" : "getting up"]</span>")
 	update_canmove()
 
+//called when the mob receives a bright flash
+/mob/living/flash_eyes(intensity = FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE, override_blindness_check = FALSE, affect_silicon = FALSE, visual = FALSE, type = /obj/screen/fullscreen/flash)
+	if(override_blindness_check || !(disabilities & BLIND))
+		overlay_fullscreen("flash", type)
+		spawn(25)
+			if(src)
+				clear_fullscreen("flash", 25)
+		return 1
+
 /mob/living/proc/cannot_use_vents()
 	if(mob_size > MOB_SMALL)
 		return "You can't fit into that vent."
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
index 8ba90c6401..1484cff07f 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
@@ -751,6 +751,15 @@ other types of metals and chemistry for reagents).
 	build_path = /obj/item/device/lightreplacer
 	sort_string = "VAAAH"
 
+datum/design/item/laserpointer
+	name = "laser pointer"
+	desc = "Don't shine it in your eyes!"
+	id = "laser_pointer"
+	req_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 3)
+	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 100, "glass" = 50)
+	build_path = /obj/item/device/laser_pointer
+	sort_string = "VAAAI"
+
 /datum/design/item/paicard
 	name = "'pAI', personal artificial intelligence device"
 	id = "paicard"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/prismaticgynoid-laserpointers.yml b/html/changelogs/prismaticgynoid-laserpointers.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8552709c41
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/prismaticgynoid-laserpointers.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: PrismaticGynoid
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Added laser pointers. Available in your loadout, and printed and upgraded by R&D."
diff --git a/icons/mob/animal.dmi b/icons/mob/animal.dmi
index 90cc743bcf..7716fd3032 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/animal.dmi and b/icons/mob/animal.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/device.dmi b/icons/obj/device.dmi
index e0e3305d44..cb78fa2263 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/device.dmi and b/icons/obj/device.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi b/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi
index 35d09318ee..a0240b53af 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi and b/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi differ
diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index 47766cdfce..ac467739b1 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -856,6 +856,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\geiger.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\gps.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\hacktool.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\devices\laserpointer.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\lightreplacer.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\locker_painter.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\devices\megaphone.dm"