diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
index 86f1748e4a6..982eee6abe4 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 
 /datum/uplink_item/dangerous/rapid
 	name = "Gloves of the North Star"
-	desc = "These gloves let the user punch people very fast. Does not improve weapon attack speed."
+	desc = "These gloves let the user help, shove, grab, and punch people very fast. Does not improve weapon attack speed. Can be combined with martial arts for a deadly weapon."
 	reference = "RPGD"
 	item = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless/rapid
 	cost = 8
diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
index 6cc5fc092c0..4e49bd1795d 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@
 	name = "CQC Manual"
 	desc = "A manual that teaches a single user tactical Close-Quarters Combat before self-destructing. \
 			Changes your unarmed damage to deal non-lethal stamina damage. \
-			Does not restrict weapon usage, but cannot be used alongside Gloves of the North Star."
+			Does not restrict weapon usage, and can be used alongside Gloves of the North Star."
 	reference = "CQC"
 	item = /obj/item/CQC_manual
 	cost = 10
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/misc_gloves.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/misc_gloves.dm
index 40a6aa8e8df..b220bebf81a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/misc_gloves.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/misc_gloves.dm
@@ -175,21 +175,28 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless/rapid
 	name = "gloves of the North Star"
 	desc = "Just looking at these fills you with an urge to beat the shit out of people."
-	var/accepted_intents = list(INTENT_HARM)
+	var/accepted_intents = list(INTENT_HELP, INTENT_DISARM, INTENT_GRAB, INTENT_HARM)
 	var/click_speed_modifier = CLICK_CD_RAPID
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless/rapid/Touch(mob/living/target, proximity = TRUE)
-	var/mob/living/M = loc
+	var/mob/living/L = loc
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_HULK))
+		return FALSE
 
-	if((M.a_intent in accepted_intents) && !M.mind.martial_art?.can_use(M) && !HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_HULK))
-		M.changeNext_move(click_speed_modifier)
+	// We don't use defines here so admingloves can work
+	if(L.mind.martial_art?.can_use(L))
+		click_speed_modifier = initial(click_speed_modifier) * 2 // 4
+	else
+		click_speed_modifier = initial(click_speed_modifier) // 2
+
+	if((L.a_intent in accepted_intents))
+		L.changeNext_move(click_speed_modifier)
 
 	return FALSE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless/rapid/admin
 	name = "advanced interactive gloves"
 	desc = "The gloves are covered in indecipherable buttons and dials, your mind warps by merely looking at them."
-	accepted_intents = list(INTENT_HELP, INTENT_DISARM, INTENT_GRAB, INTENT_HARM)
 	click_speed_modifier = 0
 	siemens_coefficient = 0