diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
index c5a2f65a..c7284dc4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
@@ -250,7 +250,8 @@
 #define POCKET_STRIP_DELAY			40	//time taken (in deciseconds) to search somebody's pockets
 #define DOOR_CRUSH_DAMAGE	15	//the amount of damage that airlocks deal when they crush you
 
-#define	HUNGER_FACTOR		0.1	//factor at which mob nutrition decreases
+#define	HUNGER_FACTOR		0.08	//factor at which mob nutrition decreases
+#define	THIRST_FACTOR		0.08	//factor at which mob thirst decreases
 #define	REAGENTS_METABOLISM 0.4	//How many units of reagent are consumed per tick, by default.
 #define REAGENTS_EFFECT_MULTIPLIER (REAGENTS_METABOLISM / 0.4)	// By defining the effect multiplier this way, it'll exactly adjust all effects according to how they originally were with the 0.4 metabolism
 
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
index f2f52a63..c9e10ea5 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@
 #define TRAIT_NOFIRE			"nonflammable"
 #define TRAIT_NOGUNS			"no_guns"
 #define TRAIT_NOHUNGER			"no_hunger"
+#define TRAIT_NOTHIRST			"no_thirst"
 #define TRAIT_EASYDISMEMBER		"easy_dismember"
 #define TRAIT_LIMBATTACHMENT 	"limb_attach"
 #define TRAIT_NOLIMBDISABLE		"no_limb_disable"
diff --git a/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm b/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
index 7c135d7b..c0fb234c 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/hud/alert.dm
@@ -162,11 +162,21 @@
 	desc = "Some food would be good right about now."
 	icon_state = "hungry"
 
+/obj/screen/alert/thirsty
+	name = "Thristy"
+	desc = "Some water would be good right about now."
+	icon_state = "thirsty"
+
 /obj/screen/alert/starving
 	name = "Starving"
 	desc = "You're severely malnourished. The hunger pains make moving around a chore."
 	icon_state = "starving"
 
+/obj/screen/alert/dehydrated
+	name = "Dehydrated"
+	desc = "You're severely dehydrated."
+	icon_state = "dehydrated"
+
 /obj/screen/alert/gross
 	name = "Grossed out."
 	desc = "That was kind of gross..."
diff --git a/code/datums/components/mood.dm b/code/datums/components/mood.dm
index 375277ee..21a3c37c 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/mood.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/mood.dm
@@ -161,6 +161,7 @@
 	holdmyinsanityeffect = insanity_effect
 
 	HandleNutrition(owner)
+	HandleThirst(owner)
 
 /datum/component/mood/proc/setSanity(amount, minimum=SANITY_INSANE, maximum=SANITY_NEUTRAL)//I'm sure bunging this in here will have no negative repercussions.
 	var/mob/living/master = parent
@@ -289,7 +290,6 @@
 /datum/component/mood/proc/hud_click(datum/source, location, control, params, mob/user)
 	print_mood(user)
 
-
 /datum/component/mood/proc/HandleNutrition(mob/living/L)
 	switch(L.nutrition)
 		if(NUTRITION_LEVEL_FULL to INFINITY)
@@ -305,5 +305,14 @@
 		if(0 to NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING)
 			add_event(null, "nutrition", /datum/mood_event/starving)
 
+/datum/component/mood/proc/HandleThirst(mob/living/L)
+	switch(L.thirst)
+		if(NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY to INFINITY)
+			clear_event(null, "thirst")
+		if(NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING to NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY)
+			add_event(null, "thirst", /datum/mood_event/thirsty)
+		if(0 to NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING)
+			add_event(null, "thirst", /datum/mood_event/dehydrated)
+
 #undef MINOR_INSANITY_PEN
 #undef MAJOR_INSANITY_PEN
diff --git a/code/datums/mood_events/needs_events.dm b/code/datums/mood_events/needs_events.dm
index 962681eb..d9564d73 100644
--- a/code/datums/mood_events/needs_events.dm
+++ b/code/datums/mood_events/needs_events.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,14 @@
 	description = "<span class='boldwarning'>I'm starving!</span>\n"
 	mood_change = -15
 
+/datum/mood_event/thirsty
+	description = "<span class='warning'>I'm getting a bit thirsty.</span>\n"
+	mood_change = -8
+
+/datum/mood_event/dehydrated
+	description = "<span class='boldwarning'>I'm dehydrated!</span>\n"
+	mood_change = -15
+
 //Disgust
 /datum/mood_event/gross
 	description = "<span class='warning'>I saw something gross.</span>\n"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/blood.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/blood.dm
index 968df0c0..4b04639b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/blood.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/blood.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 
 	if(bleed_rate < 0)
 		bleed_rate = 0
-	
+
 	if(HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_NOMARROW)) //Bloodsuckers don't need to be here.
 		return
 
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@
 		//Blood regeneration if there is some space
 		if(blood_volume < (BLOOD_VOLUME_NORMAL * blood_ratio) && !HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_NOHUNGER))
 			var/nutrition_ratio = 0
+			var/thirst_ratio = 1
 			switch(nutrition)
 				if(0 to NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING)
 					nutrition_ratio = 0.2
@@ -60,6 +61,7 @@
 			if(satiety > 80)
 				nutrition_ratio *= 1.25
 			nutrition = max(0, nutrition - nutrition_ratio * HUNGER_FACTOR)
+			thirst = max(0, thirst - thirst_ratio * THIRST_FACTOR)
 			blood_volume = min((BLOOD_VOLUME_NORMAL * blood_ratio), blood_volume + 0.5 * nutrition_ratio)
 
 		//Effects of bloodloss
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_movement.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_movement.dm
index 8e6c888c..7d3c22b6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_movement.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_movement.dm
@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@
 		if(HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_NOHUNGER))
 			nutrition = NUTRITION_LEVEL_FED - 1	//just less than feeling vigorous
 		else if(nutrition && stat != DEAD)
-			nutrition -= HUNGER_FACTOR/10
+			nutrition -= HUNGER_FACTOR/3
+			thirst -= THIRST_FACTOR/5
 			if(m_intent == MOVE_INTENT_RUN)
-				nutrition -= HUNGER_FACTOR/10
+				nutrition -= HUNGER_FACTOR/5
+				thirst -= THIRST_FACTOR/10  //running around depleats thirst more so.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index 100e9f43..b8b62a8b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@
 				stat("Unique Identity:", "[dna.unique_enzymes]")
 				stat("Overall Status:", "[stat > 1 ? "dead" : "[health]% healthy"]")
 				stat("Nutrition Status:", "[nutrition]")
+				stat("Hydration Status:", "[thirst]")
 				stat("Oxygen Loss:", "[getOxyLoss()]")
 				stat("Toxin Levels:", "[getToxLoss()]")
 				stat("Burn Severity:", "[getFireLoss()]")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
index 7126a794..643161bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
@@ -1243,6 +1243,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 	if (H.nutrition > 0 && H.stat != DEAD && !HAS_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_NOHUNGER))
 		// THEY HUNGER
 		var/hunger_rate = HUNGER_FACTOR
+		var/thirst_rate = THIRST_FACTOR
 		var/datum/component/mood/mood = H.GetComponent(/datum/component/mood)
 		if(mood && mood.sanity > SANITY_DISTURBED)
 			hunger_rate *= max(0.5, 1 - 0.002 * mood.sanity) //0.85 to 0.75
@@ -1261,6 +1262,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 			hunger_rate = 3 * HUNGER_FACTOR
 		hunger_rate *= H.physiology.hunger_mod
 		H.nutrition = max(0, H.nutrition - hunger_rate)
+		H.thirst = max(0, H.thirst - thirst_rate)
 
 
 	if (H.nutrition > NUTRITION_LEVEL_FULL)
@@ -1296,6 +1298,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 		if(0 to NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING)
 			H.throw_alert("nutrition", /obj/screen/alert/starving)
 
+	switch(H.thirst)
+		if(NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY to INFINITY)
+			H.clear_alert("thirst")
+		if(NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING to NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY)
+			H.throw_alert("thirst", /obj/screen/alert/thirsty)
+		if(0 to NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING)
+			H.throw_alert("thirst", /obj/screen/alert/dehydrated)
+
 /datum/species/proc/update_health_hud(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	return 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
index a5edbb0d..9c07bffc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@
 	var/dizziness = 0//Carbon
 	var/jitteriness = 0//Carbon
 	var/nutrition = NUTRITION_LEVEL_START_MIN // randomised in Initialize
+	var/thirst = NUTRITION_LEVEL_START_MIN // randomised in Initialize
 	var/satiety = 0//Carbon
 
 	var/overeatduration = 0		// How long this guy is overeating //Carbon
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
index 91f68cd3..540c9431 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
@@ -528,3 +528,12 @@ It's fairly easy to fix if dealing with single letters but not so much with comp
 //Can the mob see reagents inside of containers?
 /mob/proc/can_see_reagents()
 	return stat == DEAD || has_unlimited_silicon_privilege //Dead guys and silicons can always see reagents
+
+/mob/proc/can_read(obj/O)
+	if(is_blind())
+		to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>As you are trying to read [O], you suddenly feel very stupid!</span>")
+		return
+	if(!is_literate())
+		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>You try to read [O], but can't comprehend any of it.</span>")
+		return
+	return TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents.dm
index 4aabd82d..61d32c29 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents.dm
@@ -53,6 +53,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(name2reagent, build_name2reagent())
 	var/chemical_flags // See fermi/readme.dm REAGENT_DEAD_PROCESS, REAGENT_DONOTSPLIT, REAGENT_ONLYINVERSE, REAGENT_ONMOBMERGE, REAGENT_INVISIBLE, REAGENT_FORCEONNEW, REAGENT_SNEAKYNAME
 	var/value = 0 //How much does it sell for in cargo?
 
+	//hyperstation
+	var/hydration = 0 //does this hydrate your thirst?
+
 /datum/reagent/Destroy() // This should only be called by the holder, so it's already handled clearing its references
 	. = ..()
 	holder = null
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
index a9f9bb48..32e97f0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 	taste_description = "alcohol"
 	var/boozepwr = 65 //Higher numbers equal higher hardness, higher hardness equals more intense alcohol poisoning
 	pH = 7.33
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /*
 Boozepwr Chart
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
index 9d401a33..0789df9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 /////////////////////// DRINKS BELOW, Beer is up there though, along with cola. Cap'n Pete's Cuban Spiced Rum////////////////////////////////
 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+/datum/reagent/water/
+	hydration = 10 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/orangejuice
 	name = "Orange Juice"
@@ -12,6 +14,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_orange"
 	glass_name = "glass of orange juice"
 	glass_desc = "Vitamins! Yay!"
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 	pH = 3.3
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/orangejuice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
@@ -28,6 +31,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_red"
 	glass_name = "glass of tomato juice"
 	glass_desc = "Are you sure this is tomato juice?"
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tomatojuice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(M.getFireLoss() && prob(20))
@@ -44,6 +48,7 @@
 	glass_name = "glass of lime juice"
 	glass_desc = "A glass of sweet-sour lime juice."
 	pH = 2.2
+	hydration = 3 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/limejuice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(M.getToxLoss() && prob(20))
@@ -59,6 +64,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "carrotjuice"
 	glass_name = "glass of  carrot juice"
 	glass_desc = "It's just like a carrot but without crunching."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/carrotjuice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_blurriness(-1)
@@ -80,6 +86,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "berryjuice"
 	glass_name = "glass of berry juice"
 	glass_desc = "Berry juice. Or maybe it's jam. Who cares?"
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/applejuice
 	name = "Apple Juice"
@@ -87,6 +94,7 @@
 	color = "#ECFF56" // rgb: 236, 255, 86
 	taste_description = "apples"
 	pH = 3.2 // ~ 2.7 -> 3.7
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/poisonberryjuice
 	name = "Poison Berry Juice"
@@ -96,6 +104,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "poisonberryjuice"
 	glass_name = "glass of berry juice"
 	glass_desc = "Berry juice. Or maybe it's poison. Who cares?"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/poisonberryjuice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjustToxLoss(1, 0)
@@ -110,6 +119,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_red"
 	glass_name = "glass of watermelon juice"
 	glass_desc = "A glass of watermelon juice."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/lemonjuice
 	name = "Lemon Juice"
@@ -120,6 +130,7 @@
 	glass_name = "glass of lemon juice"
 	glass_desc = "Sour..."
 	pH = 2
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/strawberryjuice
 	name = "Strawberry Juice"
@@ -128,6 +139,7 @@
 	taste_description = "strawberry"
 	glass_name = "glass of strawberry juice"
 	glass_desc = "Refreshing seasonal summer drink."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/banana
 	name = "Banana Juice"
@@ -137,6 +149,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "banana"
 	glass_name = "glass of banana juice"
 	glass_desc = "The raw essence of a banana. HONK."
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/banana/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if((ishuman(M) && M.job == "Clown") || ismonkey(M))
@@ -200,6 +213,7 @@
 	description = "The juice of a bunch of grapes. Guaranteed non-alcoholic."
 	color = "#290029" // dark purple
 	taste_description = "grape soda"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/milk
 	name = "Milk"
@@ -210,6 +224,7 @@
 	glass_name = "milk drum"
 	glass_desc = "White and nutritious goodness!"
 	pH = 6.5
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/milk/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_CALCIUM_HEALER))
@@ -231,6 +246,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_white"
 	glass_name = "glass of soy milk"
 	glass_desc = "White and nutritious soy goodness!"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/soymilk/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(M.getBruteLoss() && prob(20))
@@ -247,6 +263,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_white"
 	glass_name = "glass of coconut milk"
 	glass_desc = "White and nutritious goodness!"
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/coconutmilk/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(M.getBruteLoss() && prob(20))
@@ -262,6 +279,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state  = "glass_white"
 	glass_name = "glass of cream"
 	glass_desc = "Ewwww..."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/cream/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(M.getBruteLoss() && prob(20))
@@ -279,6 +297,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_brown"
 	glass_name = "glass of coffee"
 	glass_desc = "Don't drop it, or you'll send scalding liquid and glass shards everywhere."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/coffee/overdose_process(mob/living/M)
 	M.Jitter(5)
@@ -304,6 +323,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "teaglass"
 	glass_name = "glass of tea"
 	glass_desc = "Drinking it from here would not seem right."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tea/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-2)
@@ -324,6 +344,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "lemonpitcher"
 	glass_name = "pitcher of lemonade"
 	glass_desc = "This drink leaves you feeling nostalgic for some reason."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tea/arnold_palmer
 	name = "Arnold Palmer"
@@ -335,6 +356,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "arnold_palmer"
 	glass_name = "Arnold Palmer"
 	glass_desc = "You feel like taking a few golf swings after a few swigs of this."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tea/arnold_palmer/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(prob(5))
@@ -351,6 +373,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "icedcoffeeglass"
 	glass_name = "iced coffee"
 	glass_desc = "A drink to perk you up and refresh you!"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/icecoffee/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-5)
@@ -370,6 +393,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "icedteaglass"
 	glass_name = "iced tea"
 	glass_desc = "All natural, antioxidant-rich flavour sensation."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/icetea/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-2)
@@ -389,6 +413,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state  = "glass_brown"
 	glass_name = "glass of Space Cola"
 	glass_desc = "A glass of refreshing Space Cola."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/space_cola/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.drowsyness = max(0,M.drowsyness-5)
@@ -404,6 +429,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "nuka_colaglass"
 	glass_name = "glass of Nuka Cola"
 	glass_desc = "Don't cry, Don't raise your eye, It's only nuclear wasteland."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/nuka_cola/on_mob_metabolize(mob/living/L)
 	..()
@@ -448,6 +474,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "dr_gibb_glass"
 	glass_name = "glass of Dr. Gibb"
 	glass_desc = "Dr. Gibb. Not as dangerous as the glass_name might imply."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/dr_gibb/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.drowsyness = max(0,M.drowsyness-6)
@@ -462,7 +489,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "space-up_glass"
 	glass_name = "glass of Space-Up"
 	glass_desc = "Space-up. It helps you keep your cool."
-
+	hydration = 5 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/space_up/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-8 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -476,7 +503,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_yellow"
 	glass_name = "glass of lemon-lime"
 	glass_desc = "You're pretty certain a real fruit has never actually touched this."
-
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/lemon_lime/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-8 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -490,6 +517,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_red"
 	glass_name = "glass of Pwr Game"
 	glass_desc = "Goes well with a Vlad's salad."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/pwr_game/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-8 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -503,6 +531,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_red"
 	glass_name = "glass of Shambler's juice"
 	glass_desc = "Mmm mm, shambly."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/shamblers/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-8 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -517,6 +546,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "grey_bull_glass"
 	glass_name = "glass of Grey Bull"
 	glass_desc = "Surprisingly it isnt grey."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/grey_bull/on_mob_metabolize(mob/living/L)
 	..()
@@ -542,6 +572,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_clear"
 	glass_name = "glass of soda water"
 	glass_desc = "Soda water. Why not make a scotch and soda?"
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/sodawater/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-5)
@@ -557,6 +588,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_clear"
 	glass_name = "glass of tonic water"
 	glass_desc = "Quinine tastes funny, but at least it'll keep that Space Malaria away."
+	hydration = 4 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tonic/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-5)
@@ -575,6 +607,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "iceglass"
 	glass_name = "glass of ice"
 	glass_desc = "Generally, you're supposed to put something else in there too..."
+	hydration = 5 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM //ice is water dummy, just as good.
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/ice/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-5 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -589,6 +622,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "soy_latte"
 	glass_name = "soy latte"
 	glass_desc = "A nice and refreshing beverage while you're reading."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/soy_latte/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-5)
@@ -610,6 +644,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "cafe_latte"
 	glass_name = "cafe latte"
 	glass_desc = "A nice, strong and refreshing beverage while you're reading."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/cafe_latte/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.dizziness = max(0,M.dizziness-5)
@@ -631,6 +666,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "doctorsdelightglass"
 	glass_name = "Doctor's Delight"
 	glass_desc = "The space doctor's favorite. Guaranteed to restore bodily injury; side effects include cravings and hunger."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/doctor_delight/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjustBruteLoss(-0.5, 0)
@@ -697,6 +733,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "pumpkin_latte"
 	glass_name = "pumpkin latte"
 	glass_desc = "A mix of coffee and pumpkin juice."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/gibbfloats
 	name = "Gibb Floats"
@@ -708,12 +745,14 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "gibbfloats"
 	glass_name = "Gibbfloat"
 	glass_desc = "Dr. Gibb with ice cream on top."
+	hydration = 3 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/pumpkinjuice
 	name = "Pumpkin Juice"
 	description = "Juiced from real pumpkin."
 	color = "#FFA500"
 	taste_description = "pumpkin"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/blumpkinjuice
 	name = "Blumpkin Juice"
@@ -730,6 +769,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "triplecitrus" //needs own sprite mine are trash
 	glass_name = "glass of triple citrus"
 	glass_desc = "A mixture of citrus juices. Tangy, yet smooth."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/grape_soda
 	name = "Grape soda"
@@ -738,6 +778,7 @@
 	taste_description = "grape soda"
 	glass_name = "glass of grape juice"
 	glass_desc = "It's grape (soda)!"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/grape_soda/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-5 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -750,6 +791,7 @@
 	color = "#7D4E29"
 	quality = DRINK_NICE
 	taste_description = "chocolate milk"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/menthol
 	name = "Menthol"
@@ -771,6 +813,7 @@
 	taste_description = "sweet pomegranates"
 	glass_name = "glass of grenadine"
 	glass_desc = "Delicious flavored syrup."
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/parsnipjuice
 	name = "Parsnip Juice"
@@ -778,6 +821,7 @@
 	color = "#FFA500"
 	taste_description = "parsnip"
 	glass_name = "glass of parsnip juice"
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/pineapplejuice
 	name = "Pineapple Juice"
@@ -786,6 +830,7 @@
 	taste_description = "pineapple"
 	glass_name = "glass of pineapple juice"
 	glass_desc = "Tart, tropical, and hotly debated."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/peachjuice //Intended to be extremely rare due to being the limiting ingredients in the blazaam drink
 	name = "Peach Juice"
@@ -793,6 +838,7 @@
 	color = "#E78108"
 	taste_description = "peaches"
 	glass_name = "glass of peach juice"
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/cream_soda
 	name = "Cream Soda"
@@ -803,6 +849,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "cream_soda"
 	glass_name = "Cream Soda"
 	glass_desc = "A classic space-American vanilla flavored soft drink."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/cream_soda/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.adjust_bodytemperature(-5 * TEMPERATURE_DAMAGE_COEFFICIENT, BODYTEMP_NORMAL)
@@ -844,6 +891,7 @@
 	taste_description = "sweet strawberry and milk cream"
 	glass_name = "tall glass of strawberry milk"
 	glass_desc = "Delicious flavored strawberry syrup mixed with milk."
+	hydration = 3 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/pinkmilk/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(prob(15))
@@ -860,6 +908,7 @@
 	taste_description = "sweet tea with a hint of strawberry"
 	glass_name = "mug of strawberry tea"
 	glass_desc = "Delicious traditional tea flavored with strawberries."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/tea/pinktea/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	if(prob(10))
@@ -875,6 +924,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "monkey_energy_glass"
 	glass_name = "glass of Monkey Energy"
 	glass_desc = "You can unleash the ape, but without the pop of the can?"
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/monkey_energy/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.Jitter(20)
@@ -892,6 +942,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "glass_yellow"
 	glass_name = "glass of bungo juice"
 	glass_desc = "Exotic! You feel like you are on vacation already."
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/wockyslush
 	name = "Wocky Slush"
@@ -902,6 +953,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "wockyslush"
 	glass_name = "Wocky Slush"
 	glass_desc = "That thang bleedin' to the-... ya know I mean?"
+	hydration = 3 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/wockyslush/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	M.emote(pick("twitch","giggle","stare"))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm
index 45afb498..988c0133 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 /datum/reagent/consumable/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
 	current_cycle++
 	M.nutrition += nutriment_factor
+	M.thirst += hydration
 	holder.remove_reagent(type, metabolization_rate)
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/reaction_mob(mob/living/M, method=TOUCH, reac_volume)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
index 69934a44..189c8d94 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
@@ -250,6 +250,11 @@
 	glass_name = "glass of water"
 	glass_desc = "The father of all refreshments."
 	shot_glass_icon_state = "shotglassclear"
+	hydration = 5 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
+
+//hydration
+/datum/reagent/water/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
+	M.thirst += hydration
 
 /*
  *	Water reaction to turf
diff --git a/icons/mob/screen_alert.dmi b/icons/mob/screen_alert.dmi
index fef57630..1d9d5a37 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/screen_alert.dmi and b/icons/mob/screen_alert.dmi differ
diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/SDGF.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/SDGF.dm
index 741a7a7e..ed821fed 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/SDGF.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/SDGF.dm
@@ -286,6 +286,7 @@ IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHILE BALANCING
 	M.adjustCloneLoss(-2, 0)
 	M.setOrganLoss(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN, -1)
 	M.nutrition += 10
+	M.thirst += 10
 	..()
 
 //Unobtainable, used if SDGF is impure but not too impure
diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/reagents/cit_reagents.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/reagents/cit_reagents.dm
index 5bce8969..7f8b9d47 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/reagents/cit_reagents.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/reagents/reagents/cit_reagents.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 	glass_icon_state = "semen"
 	glass_name = "chalice of semen"
 	glass_desc = "In the Sumerian mythology, Enki - the God of water, was believed to have created the Tigris and Euphrates rivers by masturbating and ejaculating into their empty riverbeds."
+	hydration = 2 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM //thats one way to stay hydrated...
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/semen/reaction_turf(turf/T, reac_volume)
 	if(!istype(T))
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@
 	color = "#AAAAAA77"
 	can_synth = FALSE
 	nutriment_factor = 0.5 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
+	hydration = 1 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM //thats one way to stay hydrated...
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/femcum
 	name = "female ejaculate"