diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
index 913a49fd075..7c13a9ed15f 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
@@ -109,11 +109,10 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/support/gygax
 	name = "Gygax Exosuit"
-	desc = "A lightweight exosuit, painted in a dark scheme. Its speed and equipment selection make it excellent for hit-and-run style attacks. \
-	This model lacks a method of space propulsion, and therefore it is advised to repair the mothership's teleporter if you wish to make use of it."
+	desc = "A lightweight exosuit, painted in a dark scheme. Its speed and equipment selection make it excellent for hit-and-run style attacks."
 	reference = "GE"
 	item = /obj/mecha/combat/gygax/dark/loaded
-	cost = 400
+	cost = 350
 
 /datum/uplink_item/support/mauler
 	name = "Mauler Exosuit"
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/combat/gygax.dm b/code/game/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
index 6742c606111..a40907d6e53 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/combat/gygax.dm
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 
 /obj/mecha/combat/gygax/dark/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/ME = new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/scattershot
+	var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/ME = new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/scattershot/syndie
 	ME.attach(src)
 	ME = new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/anticcw_armor_booster
 	ME.attach(src)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/weapons.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/weapons.dm
index 5e02b662dfa..a1a29b0b6e2 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/weapons/weapons.dm
@@ -305,7 +305,6 @@
 	return FALSE
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/scattershot
-	equip_cooldown = 2 SECONDS
 	name = "\improper LBX AC 10 \"Scattershot\""
 	icon_state = "mecha_scatter"
 	origin_tech = "combat=4"
@@ -316,6 +315,12 @@
 	projectiles_per_shot = 4
 	variance = 25
 	harmful = TRUE
+	equip_cooldown = 2 SECONDS
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/scattershot/syndie //Version used for Dark Gygax
+	name = "\improper LBX AC 20-r \"Scattershot .45\""
+	origin_tech = "combat=4;syndicate=2" //Crew is not going to get it normally anyways
+	projectile = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/midbullet
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/lmg
 	equip_cooldown = 1 SECONDS