diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/_hyper_helpers.dm b/code/__HELPERS/_hyper_helpers.dm
index f5d0e8b90..5e23e5857 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/_hyper_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/_hyper_helpers.dm
@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(cosmetic_legs)
 /proc/init_cosmetic_parts(datum/cosmetic_part/type, list/global_list)
 	for(var/subtype in subtypesof(type))
 		var/datum/cosmetic_part/part = new subtype()
-		global_list[part.name] = part
+		global_list[part.id] = part
 	return global_list
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
index 5cf43e8fd..9ab5a52fa 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
@@ -149,11 +149,6 @@
 	var/color2 = random_short_color()
 	var/color3 = random_short_color()
 
-	var/cosmetic_head = pick(GLOB.cosmetic_heads)
-	var/cosmetic_chest = pick(GLOB.cosmetic_chests)
-	var/cosmetic_arms = pick(GLOB.cosmetic_arms)
-	var/cosmetic_legs = pick(GLOB.cosmetic_legs)
-
 	//CIT CHANGE - changes this entire return to support cit's snowflake parts
 	return(list(
 		"mcolor" = color1,
@@ -243,12 +238,12 @@
 		"flavor_text"		= "",
 		"silicon_flavor_text"		= "",
 		"ooc_text"			= "",
-		"cosmetic_head" = GLOB.cosmetic_heads[cosmetic_head],
-		"cosmetic_chest" = GLOB.cosmetic_chests[cosmetic_chest],
-		"cosmetic_l_arm" = GLOB.cosmetic_arms[cosmetic_arms],
-		"cosmetic_r_arm" = GLOB.cosmetic_arms[cosmetic_arms],
-		"cosmetic_l_leg" = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[cosmetic_legs],
-		"cosmetic_r_leg" = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[cosmetic_legs]))
+		"cosmetic_head" = GLOB.cosmetic_heads["default"],
+		"cosmetic_chest" = GLOB.cosmetic_chests["default"],
+		"cosmetic_l_arm" = GLOB.cosmetic_arms["default"],
+		"cosmetic_r_arm" = GLOB.cosmetic_arms["default"],
+		"cosmetic_l_leg" = GLOB.cosmetic_legs["default"],
+		"cosmetic_r_leg" = GLOB.cosmetic_legs["default"]))
 
 /proc/random_hair_style(gender)
 	switch(gender)
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index bef78febb..59bc2d63e 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -2349,14 +2349,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 						var/list/supported_species = possible_part.supported_species
 						if(!show_mismatched_markings && supported_species && !supported_species.Find(pref_species.id))
 							continue
-						selectable_parts[path] = possible_part
+						selectable_parts[possible_part.name] = path
 					if(!selectable_parts.len)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no valid alt heads for this species!</span>")
 					var/new_cosmetic_part
 					var/question = "Choose your character's alt head style:"
 					new_cosmetic_part = input(user, question, "Character Preference") as null|anything in selectable_parts
 					if(new_cosmetic_part)
-						features["cosmetic_head"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_heads[new_cosmetic_part]
+						features["cosmetic_head"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_heads[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
 						update_preview_icon()
 
 				if("cosmetic_chest")
@@ -2366,14 +2366,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 						var/list/supported_species = possible_part.supported_species
 						if(!show_mismatched_markings && supported_species && !supported_species.Find(pref_species.id))
 							continue
-						selectable_parts[path] = possible_part
+						selectable_parts[possible_part.name] = path
 					if(!selectable_parts.len)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no valid alt chests for this species!</span>")
 					var/new_cosmetic_part
 					var/question = "Choose your character's alt chest style:"
 					new_cosmetic_part = input(user, question, "Character Preference") as null|anything in selectable_parts
 					if(new_cosmetic_part)
-						features["cosmetic_chest"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_chests[new_cosmetic_part]
+						features["cosmetic_chest"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_chests[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
 						update_preview_icon()
 				
 				// currently symmetrical
@@ -2384,15 +2384,15 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 						var/list/supported_species = possible_part.supported_species
 						if(!show_mismatched_markings && supported_species && !supported_species.Find(pref_species.id))
 							continue
-						selectable_parts[path] = possible_part
+						selectable_parts[possible_part.name] = path
 					if(!selectable_parts.len)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no valid alt arms for this species!</span>")
 					var/new_cosmetic_part
 					var/question = "Choose your character's alt arms style:"
 					new_cosmetic_part = input(user, question, "Character Preference") as null|anything in selectable_parts
 					if(new_cosmetic_part)
-						features["cosmetic_l_arm"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_arms[new_cosmetic_part]
-						features["cosmetic_r_arm"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_arms[new_cosmetic_part]
+						features["cosmetic_l_arm"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_arms[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
+						features["cosmetic_r_arm"] =  GLOB.cosmetic_arms[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
 						update_preview_icon()
 
 				if("cosmetic_legs")
@@ -2402,15 +2402,15 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 						var/list/supported_species = possible_part.supported_species
 						if(!show_mismatched_markings && supported_species && !supported_species.Find(pref_species.id))
 							continue
-						selectable_parts[path] = possible_part
+						selectable_parts[possible_part.name] = path
 					if(!selectable_parts.len)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no valid alt legs for this species!</span>")
 					var/new_cosmetic_part
 					var/question = "Choose your character's alt legs style:"
 					new_cosmetic_part = input(user, question, "Character Preference") as null|anything in selectable_parts
 					if(new_cosmetic_part)
-						features["cosmetic_l_leg"] = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[new_cosmetic_part]
-						features["cosmetic_r_leg"] = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[new_cosmetic_part]
+						features["cosmetic_l_leg"] = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
+						features["cosmetic_r_leg"] = GLOB.cosmetic_legs[selectable_parts[new_cosmetic_part]]
 						update_preview_icon()
 
 				// End hyper edit
diff --git a/hyperstation/code/modules/client/hyper_pref_savefile.dm b/hyperstation/code/modules/client/hyper_pref_savefile.dm
index c9aedbf31..3eb2a661c 100644
--- a/hyperstation/code/modules/client/hyper_pref_savefile.dm
+++ b/hyperstation/code/modules/client/hyper_pref_savefile.dm
@@ -26,9 +26,9 @@
 	var/datum/cosmetic_part/r_arm = features["cosmetic_r_arm"]
 	var/datum/cosmetic_part/l_leg = features["cosmetic_l_leg"]
 	var/datum/cosmetic_part/r_leg = features["cosmetic_r_leg"]
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_head"], head.name)
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_chest"], chest.name)
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_l_arm"], l_arm.name)
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_r_arm"], r_arm.name)
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_l_leg"], l_leg.name)
-	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_r_leg"], r_leg.name)
\ No newline at end of file
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_head"], head.id)
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_chest"], chest.id)
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_l_arm"], l_arm.id)
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_r_arm"], r_arm.id)
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_l_leg"], l_leg.id)
+	WRITE_FILE(S["feature_cosmetic_r_leg"], r_leg.id)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/hyperstation/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/cosmetic_parts.dm b/hyperstation/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/cosmetic_parts.dm
index 51a415e81..a08db8726 100644
--- a/hyperstation/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/cosmetic_parts.dm
+++ b/hyperstation/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/cosmetic_parts.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ safely.
 */
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part
+	/** A unique string that is used to identify this part for save files. Allows name changes without breaking saves */
+	var/id
 	/** The name of the cosmetic part. This shows up in the preferences dropdown. */
 	var/name
 	var/icon = 'hyperstation/icons/mob/char_parts.dmi'
@@ -33,57 +35,86 @@ safely.
 // =========================================
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/head/default
+	id = "default"
 	name = "default"
 	icon = null
 
+/datum/cosmetic_part/head/ipc_round
+	id = "ipc_round"
+	name = "round ipc head"
+	icon_state = "ipc_round"
+	supported_species = list("ipc")
+
 
 // CHESTS
 // =========================================
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/chest/default
+	id = "default"
 	name = "default"
 	icon = null
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/chest/ipc_sleek
+	id = "ipc_sleek"
 	name = "sleek ipc chest"
 	icon_state = "ipc_sleek"
 	supported_species = list("ipc")
 	color_src = MATRIXED
 
+/datum/cosmetic_part/chest/ipc_jointed
+	id = "ipc_jointed"
+	name = "jointed ipc chest"
+	icon_state = "ipc_jointed"
+	supported_species = list("ipc")
+	color_src = MATRIXED
+
 
 // ARMS
 // =========================================
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/arms/default
+	id = "default"
 	name = "default"
 	icon = null
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/arms/avian_alt
+	id = "avian_alt"
 	name = "avian claws"
 	icon_state = "avian_alt"
 	supported_species = list("mammal", "avian", "aquatic", "insect", "xeno", "synthliz")
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/arms/insect
+	id = "insect"
 	name = "insect arms"
 	icon = 'modular_citadel/icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "insect"
 	supported_species = list("mammal", "avian", "aquatic", "insect", "xeno", "synthliz")
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/arms/ipc_sleek
+	id = "ipc_sleek"
 	name = "sleek ipc arms"
 	icon_state = "ipc_sleek"
 	supported_species = list("ipc")
 	color_src = MATRIXED
 
+/datum/cosmetic_part/arms/ipc_jointed
+	id = "ipc_jointed"
+	name = "jointed ipc arms"
+	icon_state = "ipc_jointed"
+	supported_species = list("ipc")
+	color_src = MATRIXED
+
 
 // LEGS
 // =========================================
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/legs/default
+	id = "default"
 	name = "default"
 	icon = null
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/legs/avian
+	id = "avian"
 	name = "avian legs"
 	icon = 'modular_citadel/icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "avian"
@@ -91,6 +122,7 @@ safely.
 	support_digitigrade = FALSE
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/legs/mammal
+	id = "mammal"
 	name = "mammal legs"
 	icon = 'modular_citadel/icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mammal"
@@ -98,6 +130,7 @@ safely.
 	support_digitigrade = TRUE
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/legs/insect
+	id = "insect"
 	name = "insect legs"
 	icon = 'modular_citadel/icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "insect"
@@ -105,8 +138,17 @@ safely.
 	support_digitigrade = TRUE
 
 /datum/cosmetic_part/legs/ipc_sleek
+	id = "ipc_sleek"
 	name = "sleek ipc legs"
 	icon_state = "ipc_sleek"
 	supported_species = list("ipc")
 	color_src = MATRIXED
+	support_digitigrade = FALSE
+
+/datum/cosmetic_part/legs/ipc_jointed
+	id = "ipc_jointed"
+	name = "jointed ipc legs"
+	icon_state = "ipc_jointed"
+	supported_species = list("ipc")
+	color_src = MATRIXED
 	support_digitigrade = FALSE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/hyperstation/icons/mob/char_parts.dmi b/hyperstation/icons/mob/char_parts.dmi
index 216df9afe..9a6d12c50 100644
Binary files a/hyperstation/icons/mob/char_parts.dmi and b/hyperstation/icons/mob/char_parts.dmi differ
diff --git a/modular_citadel/icons/mob/ipc_antennas.dmi b/modular_citadel/icons/mob/ipc_antennas.dmi
index d7cdf3859..77c4930ef 100644
Binary files a/modular_citadel/icons/mob/ipc_antennas.dmi and b/modular_citadel/icons/mob/ipc_antennas.dmi differ