diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index bbeb28316f2..4e49980af5b 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -482,6 +482,16 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	surplus = 25
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 
+/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/sniper_compact //For when you really really hate that one guy.
+	name = "Compact Sniper Rifle"
+	desc = "A compact, unscoped version of the operative sniper rifle. Packs a powerful punch, but ammo is limited."
+	reference = "CSR"
+	item = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle/compact
+	cost = 16
+	surplus = 0
+	cant_discount = TRUE
+	excludefrom = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
+
 /datum/uplink_item/dangerous/crossbow
 	name = "Energy Crossbow"
 	desc = "A miniature energy crossbow that is small enough both to fit into a pocket and to slip into a backpack unnoticed by observers. Fires bolts tipped with toxin, a poisonous substance that is the product of a living organism. Stuns enemies for a short period of time. Recharges automatically."
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
index 9f8c451be65..cbffd8ecf8a 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
@@ -39,6 +39,17 @@
 	can_unsuppress = 0
 	can_suppress = 0
 
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle/compact //holds very little ammo, lacks zooming, and bullets are primarily damage dealers, but the gun lacks the downsides of the full size rifle
+	name = "compact sniper rifle"
+	desc = "a compact, unscoped version of the standard issue syndicate sniper rifle. Still capable of sending people crying."
+	recoil = 0
+	weapon_weight = WEAPON_LIGHT
+	fire_delay = 0
+	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/compact
+	can_unsuppress = FALSE
+	can_suppress = FALSE
+	zoomable = FALSE
+
 //Normal Boolets
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds
 	name = "sniper rounds (.50)"
@@ -160,6 +171,23 @@
 	weaken = 0
 	breakthings = FALSE
 
+//compact ammo
+/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/compact
+	name = "sniper rounds (compact)"
+	desc = "An extremely powerful round capable of inflicting massive damage on a target."
+	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/compact
+	max_ammo = 4
+
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/compact
+	desc = "A .50 caliber compact round casing."
+	caliber = ".50"
+	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/sniper/compact
+	icon_state = ".50"
+
+/obj/item/projectile/bullet/sniper/compact //Can't dismember, and can't break things; just deals massive damage.
+	dismemberment = 0
+	breakthings = FALSE
+
 //toy magazine
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/toy/sniper_rounds
 	name = "donksoft Sniper magazine"