diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 78db5e77846..de7bc051054 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ proc/issyndicate(mob/living/M as mob)
 /datum/game_mode/proc/equip_syndicate(mob/living/carbon/human/synd_mob)
 	var/radio_freq = SYND_FREQ
 
-	var/obj/item/device/radio/R = new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate(synd_mob)
+	var/obj/item/device/radio/R = new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate/alt(synd_mob)
 	R.set_frequency(radio_freq)
 	synd_mob.equip_to_slot_or_del(R, slot_l_ear)
 
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
index f5b1cac68f6..65b1d1ce2b0 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/security(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(H), slot_back)
 			if(4) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel(H), slot_back)
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/hos(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/hos/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/head_of_security(H), slot_w_uniform)
 		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/jackboots(H), slot_shoes)
 		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/hos(H), slot_wear_suit)
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/security(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(H), slot_back)
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 	minimal_player_age = 14
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_norm(H), slot_back)
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@
 	minimal_player_age = 14
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/security(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(H), slot_back)
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@
 
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/medic(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_med(H), slot_back)
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@
 	minimal_player_age = 7
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/security(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(H), slot_back)
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/supervisor.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/supervisor.dm
index 1c19e8c7253..d0dd51fb59f 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/supervisor.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/supervisor.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	minimal_player_age = 30
 	equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 		if(!H)	return 0
-		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain(H), slot_l_ear)
+		H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain/alt(H), slot_l_ear)
 		switch(H.backbag)
 			if(2) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/captain(H), slot_back)
 			if(3) H.equip_or_collect(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_cap(H), slot_back)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
index de3422e168f..fb6ca1b2fa4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,15 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
+
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate/alt //undisguised bowman with flash protection
+	name = "syndicate headset"
+	desc = "A syndicate headset that can be used to hear all radio frequencies. Protects ears from flashbangs. \nTo access the syndicate channel, use ; before speaking."
+	flags = EARBANGPROTECT
+	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
+	icon_state = "syndie_headset"
+	item_state = "syndie_headset"
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate/New()
 	..()
 	del(keyslot1)
@@ -53,6 +62,13 @@
 	item_state = "headset"
 	keyslot1 = new /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/headset_sec
 
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt
+	name = "security bowman headset"
+	desc = "This is used by your elite security force. Protects ears from flashbangs. \nTo access the security channel, use :s."
+	flags = EARBANGPROTECT
+	icon_state = "sec_headset_alt"
+	item_state = "sec_headset_alt"
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_eng
 	name = "engineering radio headset"
 	desc = "When the engineers wish to chat like girls. To access the engineering channel, use :e. "
@@ -102,6 +118,13 @@
 	item_state = "headset"
 	keyslot1 = new /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/heads/captain
 
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain/alt
+	name = "\proper the captain's bowman headset"
+	desc = "The headset of the boss. Protects ears from flashbangs. \nChannels are as follows: :c - command, :s - security, :e - engineering, :u - supply, :v - service, :m - medical, :n - science."
+	flags = EARBANGPROTECT
+	icon_state = "com_headset_alt"
+	item_state = "com_headset_alt"
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/rd
 	name = "Research Director's headset"
 	desc = "Headset of the researching God. To access the science channel, use :n. For command, use :c."
@@ -116,6 +139,13 @@
 	item_state = "headset"
 	keyslot1 = new /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/heads/hos
 
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/hos/alt
+	name = "\proper the head of security's bowman headset"
+	desc = "The headset of the man in charge of keeping order and protecting the station. Protects ears from flashbangs. \nTo access the security channel, use :s. For command, use :c."
+	flags = EARBANGPROTECT
+	icon_state = "com_headset_alt"
+	item_state = "com_headset_alt"
+
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/ce
 	name = "chief engineer's headset"
 	desc = "The headset of the guy who is in charge of morons. To access the engineering channel, use :e. For command, use :c."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
index a6f18c378e7..b1d0e0783fe 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
@@ -436,6 +436,7 @@
 	desc = "A colourful crayon. Looks tasty. Mmmm..."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/crayons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "crayonred"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_EARS
 	w_class = 1.0
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "coloured")
 	var/colour = "#FF0000" //RGB
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
index fe457888911..2229c5bc00f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	icon_state = "cigoff"
 	throw_speed = 0.5
 	item_state = "cigoff"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_EARS
 	w_class = 1
 	body_parts_covered = null
 	attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
index 26372ce5700..601e4d5a8f7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
@@ -5,109 +5,68 @@
 	origin_tech = "materials=2;combat=1"
 	var/banglet = 0
 
-	prime()
-		..()
-		for(var/obj/structure/closet/L in hear(7, get_turf(src)))
-			if(locate(/mob/living/carbon/, L))
-				for(var/mob/living/carbon/M in L)
-					bang(get_turf(src), M)
-
-
-		for(var/mob/living/carbon/M in hear(7, get_turf(src)))
-			bang(get_turf(src), M)
-
-		for(var/obj/effect/blob/B in hear(8,get_turf(src)))       		//Blob damage here
-			var/damage = round(30/(get_dist(B,get_turf(src))+1))
-			B.health -= damage
-			B.update_icon()
-
-		new/obj/effect/effect/smoke/flashbang(src.loc)
-		del(src)
+/obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/prime()
+	update_mob()
+	var/flashbang_turf = get_turf(src)
+	if(!flashbang_turf)
 		return
+	for(var/mob/living/M in hearers(7, flashbang_turf))
+		bang(get_turf(M), M)
 
-	proc/bang(var/turf/T , var/mob/living/carbon/M)						// Added a new proc called 'bang' that takes a location and a person to be banged.
-		if (locate(/obj/item/weapon/cloaking_device, M))			// Called during the loop that bangs people in lockers/containers and when banging
-			for(var/obj/item/weapon/cloaking_device/S in M)			// people in normal view.  Could theroetically be called during other explosions.
-				S.active = 0										// -- Polymorph
-				S.icon_state = "shield0"
+	for(var/obj/effect/blob/B in hear(8,flashbang_turf))     		//Blob damage here
+		var/damage = round(30/(get_dist(B,get_turf(src))+1))
+		B.health -= damage
+		B.update_icon()
+	del(src)
 
-		M << "\red <B>BANG</B>"
-		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/bang.ogg', 50, 1, 5)
+/obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/proc/bang(var/turf/T , var/mob/living/M)
+	M.show_message("<span class='warning'>BANG</span>", 2)
+	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/bang.ogg', 25, 1)
 
 //Checking for protections
-		var/eye_safety = 0
-		var/ear_safety = 0
-		if(iscarbon(M))
-			eye_safety = M.eyecheck()
-			if(ishuman(M))
-				if(istype(M:l_ear, /obj/item/clothing/ears/earmuffs) || istype(M:r_ear, /obj/item/clothing/ears/earmuffs))
-					ear_safety += 2
-				if(M_HULK in M.mutations)
-					ear_safety += 1
-				if(istype(M:head, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet))
-					ear_safety += 1
+	var/eye_safety = 0
+	var/ear_safety = 0
+	var/distance = max(1,get_dist(src,T))
+	if(iscarbon(M))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = M
+		eye_safety = C.eyecheck()
+		if(ishuman(C))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = C
+			if((H.r_ear && (H.r_ear.flags & EARBANGPROTECT)) || (H.l_ear && (H.l_ear.flags & EARBANGPROTECT)) || (H.head && (H.head.flags & HEADBANGPROTECT)))
+				ear_safety++
 
-//Flashing everyone
-		if(eye_safety < 1)
-			flick("e_flash", M.flash)
-			M.Stun(2)
-			M.Weaken(10)
-
-
-
-//Now applying sound
-		if((get_dist(M, T) <= 2 || src.loc == M.loc || src.loc == M))
-			if(ear_safety > 0)
-				M.Stun(2)
-				M.Weaken(1)
-			else
-				M.Stun(10)
-				M.Weaken(3)
-				if ((prob(14) || (M == src.loc && prob(70))))
-					M.ear_damage += rand(1, 10)
-				else
-					M.ear_damage += rand(0, 5)
-					M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,15)
-
-		else if(get_dist(M, T) <= 5)
-			if(!ear_safety)
-				M.Stun(8)
-				M.ear_damage += rand(0, 3)
-				M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,10)
-
-		else if(!ear_safety)
-			M.Stun(4)
-			M.ear_damage += rand(0, 1)
-			M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,5)
-
-//This really should be in mob not every check
-		if(ishuman(M))
-			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
-			var/datum/organ/internal/eyes/E = H.internal_organs_by_name["eyes"]
-			if (E.damage >= E.min_bruised_damage)
-				M << "\red Your eyes start to burn badly!"
-				if(!banglet && !(istype(src , /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang)))
-					if (E.damage >= E.min_broken_damage)
-						M << "\red You can't see anything!"
-		if (M.ear_damage >= 15)
-			M << "\red Your ears start to ring badly!"
+//Flash
+	if(!eye_safety)
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		var/datum/organ/internal/eyes/E = H.internal_organs_by_name["eyes"]
+		flick("e_flash", M.flash)
+		E.damage += rand(1, 3)
+		M.Stun(max(10/distance, 3))
+		M.Weaken(max(10/distance, 3))
+		if (E.damage >= E.min_bruised_damage)
+			M << "<span class='warning'>Your eyes start to burn badly!</span>"
 			if(!banglet && !(istype(src , /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang)))
-				if (prob(M.ear_damage - 10 + 5))
-					M << "\red You can't hear anything!"
-					M.sdisabilities |= DEAF
+				if (E.damage >= E.min_broken_damage)
+					M << "<span class='warning'>You can't see anything!</span>"
+
+//Bang
+	if((src.loc == M) || src.loc == M.loc)//Holding on person or being exactly where lies is significantly more dangerous and voids protection
+		M.Stun(10)
+		M.Weaken(10)
+	if(!ear_safety)
+		M.Stun(max(10/distance, 3))
+		M.Weaken(max(10/distance, 3))
+		M.ear_damage += rand(0, 5)
+		M.ear_deaf = max(M.ear_deaf,15)
+		if (M.ear_damage >= 15)
+			M << "<span class='warning'>Your ears start to ring badly!</span>"
+			if(!banglet && !(istype(src , /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang)))
+				if(prob(M.ear_damage - 10 + 5))
+					M << "<span class='warning'>You can't hear anything!</span>"
+					M.disabilities |= DEAF
 		else
 			if (M.ear_damage >= 5)
-				M << "\red Your ears start to ring!"
-		M.update_icons()
-
-/obj/effect/effect/smoke/flashbang
-	name = "illumination"
-	opacity = 0
-	icon_state = "sparks"
-
-/obj/effect/effect/smoke/flashbang/New()
-	..()
-	SetLuminosity(15)
+				M << "<span class='warning'>Your ears start to ring!</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang//Created by Polymorph, fixed by Sieve
 	desc = "Use of this weapon may constiute a war crime in your area, consult your local captain."
@@ -116,6 +75,7 @@
 	icon_state = "clusterbang"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang/prime()
+	update_mob()
 	var/numspawned = rand(4,8)
 	var/again = 0
 	for(var/more = numspawned,more > 0,more--)
@@ -132,9 +92,7 @@
 		spawn(0)
 			new /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang/segment(src.loc)//Creates a 'segment' that launches a few more flashbangs
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/weapons/armbomb.ogg', 75, 1, -3)
-	spawn(0)
-		del(src)
-		return
+	del(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang/segment
 	desc = "A smaller segment of a clusterbang. Better run."
@@ -145,7 +103,6 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang/segment/New()//Segments should never exist except part of the clusterbang, since these immediately 'do their thing' and asplode
 	icon_state = "clusterbang_segment_active"
 	active = 1
-	banglet = 1
 	var/stepdist = rand(1,4)//How far to step
 	var/temploc = src.loc//Saves the current location to know where to step away from
 	walk_away(src,temploc,stepdist)//I must go, my people need me
@@ -155,6 +112,7 @@
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/clusterbang/segment/prime()
+	update_mob()
 	var/numspawned = rand(4,8)
 	for(var/more = numspawned,more > 0,more--)
 		if(prob(35))
@@ -164,19 +122,16 @@
 		spawn(0)
 			new /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/cluster(src.loc)
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/weapons/armbomb.ogg', 75, 1, -3)
-	spawn(0)
-		del(src)
-		return
+	del(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/flashbang/cluster/New()//Same concept as the segments, so that all of the parts don't become reliant on the clusterbang
-	spawn(0)
-		icon_state = "flashbang_active"
-		active = 1
-		banglet = 1
-		var/stepdist = rand(1,3)
-		var/temploc = src.loc
-		walk_away(src,temploc,stepdist)
-		var/dettime = rand(15,60)
-		spawn(dettime)
-		prime()
-	..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	..()
+	icon_state = "flashbang_active"
+	active = 1
+	banglet = 1
+	var/stepdist = rand(1,3)
+	var/temploc = src.loc
+	walk_away(src,temploc,stepdist)
+	var/dettime = rand(15,60)
+	spawn(dettime)
+	prime()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index f2e064ecc11..917c8feb815 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/capcarapace(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/cartridge/captain(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown(src)
-		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain(src)
+		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain/alt(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/captain(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun(src)
 		return
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
 		else
 			new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/cartridge/hos(src)
-		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/hos(src)
+		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/hos/alt(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/head_of_security(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/head_of_security/formal(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/hos(src)
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 			new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/security(src)
 		else
 			new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(src)
-		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(src)
+		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/warden(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/head/warden(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/warden/alt(src)
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@
 		else
 			new /obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack/satchel_sec(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/security(src)
-		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(src)
+		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/sec(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper(src)
 		new /obj/item/device/flash(src)
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/evidence(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/clipboard(src)
-		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec(src)
+		new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_sec/alt(src)
 		new /obj/item/device/detective_scanner(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/det_suit(src)
 		new /obj/item/ammo_box/c38(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/verbs/debug.dm b/code/modules/admin/verbs/debug.dm
index 54fcd327470..2991d32164c 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/verbs/debug.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/verbs/debug.dm
@@ -828,7 +828,7 @@ But you can call procs that are of type /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/ for that
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/centcom/officer(M), slot_w_uniform)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/centcom(M), slot_shoes)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/white(M), slot_gloves)
-			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain(M), slot_l_ear)
+			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain/alt(M), slot_l_ear)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/centcom/officer(M), slot_head)
 
 			var/obj/item/device/pda/centcom/pda = new(M)
@@ -853,7 +853,7 @@ But you can call procs that are of type /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/ for that
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/centcom/captain(M), slot_w_uniform)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/centcom(M), slot_shoes)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/white(M), slot_gloves)
-			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain(M), slot_l_ear)
+			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/heads/captain/alt(M), slot_l_ear)
 			M.equip_if_possible(new /obj/item/clothing/head/beret/centcom/captain(M), slot_head)
 
 			var/obj/item/device/pda/centcom/pda = new(M)
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam_syndicate.dm b/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam_syndicate.dm
index 73be9adbebf..90a54ad0391 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam_syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam_syndicate.dm
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ var/global/sent_syndicate_strike_team = 0
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/equip_syndicate_commando(syndicate_leader_selected = 0)
 
-	var/obj/item/device/radio/R = new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate(src)
+	var/obj/item/device/radio/R = new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/syndicate/alt(src)
 	R.set_frequency(SYND_FREQ) //Same frequency as the syndicate team in Nuke mode.
 	equip_to_slot_or_del(R, slot_l_ear)
 	equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/under/syndicate(src), slot_w_uniform)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 154790ce338..ca66eaf0ca9 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@
 	desc = "Protects your hearing from loud noises, and quiet ones as well."
 	icon_state = "earmuffs"
 	item_state = "earmuffs"
+	flags = EARBANGPROTECT
 
 
 //Glasses
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index 1da4ae739c3..bf1baad2081 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "helmet"
 	desc = "Standard Security gear. Protects the head from impacts."
 	icon_state = "helmet"
-	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | HEADCOVERSEYES
+	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | HEADCOVERSEYES | HEADBANGPROTECT
 	item_state = "helmet"
 	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 15, laser = 50,energy = 10, bomb = 25, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 	desc = "It's a helmet specifically designed to protect against close range attacks."
 	icon_state = "riot"
 	item_state = "helmet"
-	flags = FPRINT|TABLEPASS|HEADCOVERSEYES|HEADCOVERSMOUTH
+	flags = FPRINT|TABLEPASS|HEADCOVERSEYES|HEADCOVERSMOUTH|HEADBANGPROTECT
 	armor = list(melee = 82, bullet = 15, laser = 5,energy = 5, bomb = 5, bio = 2, rad = 0)
 	flags_inv = HIDEEARS
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.7
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/roman
 	name = "roman helmet"
 	desc = "An ancient helmet made of bronze and leather."
+	flags = HEADCOVERSEYES
 	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 0, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 10, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	icon_state = "roman"
 	item_state = "roman"
@@ -73,7 +74,7 @@
 	name = "gladiator helmet"
 	desc = "Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant."
 	icon_state = "gladiator"
-	flags = FPRINT|TABLEPASS|HEADCOVERSEYES|HEADCOVERSMOUTH|BLOCKHAIR
+	flags = FPRINT|TABLEPASS|HEADCOVERSEYES|BLOCKHAIR
 	item_state = "gladiator"
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
index 02654e9a23b..37b168ddec8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -433,7 +433,6 @@
 	icon_state = "roman"
 	_color = "roman"
 	item_state = "armor"
-	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 0, laser = 25, energy = 10, bomb = 10, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/maid
 	name = "maid costume"
diff --git a/code/setup.dm b/code/setup.dm
index b138b2f2cd6..ab6e81d477c 100644
--- a/code/setup.dm
+++ b/code/setup.dm
@@ -211,6 +211,9 @@ var/MAX_EXPLOSION_RANGE = 14
 #define MASKCOVERSMOUTH		2048		// on other items, these are just for mask/head
 #define HEADCOVERSMOUTH		2048
 
+#define HEADBANGPROTECT		4096
+#define EARBANGPROTECT		1024
+
 #define NOSLIP		1024 		//prevents from slipping on wet floors, in space etc
 
 #define OPENCONTAINER	4096	// is an open container for chemistry purposes
diff --git a/icons/obj/radio.dmi b/icons/obj/radio.dmi
index e87c6c34222..d4049be0bb3 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/radio.dmi and b/icons/obj/radio.dmi differ