diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear_challenge.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear_challenge.dm
index 089e91cdbec..5ce318bf273 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear_challenge.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear_challenge.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 #define CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT 6000
-#define MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS 50
+#define CHALLENGE_MIN_PLAYERS 50
 #define CHALLENGE_SHUTTLE_DELAY 15000 //25 minutes, so the ops have at least 5 minutes before the shuttle is callable.
 
 /obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge
@@ -9,33 +9,42 @@
 	desc = "Use to send a declaration of hostilities to the target, delaying your shuttle departure for 20 minutes while they prepare for your assault.  \
 	Such a brazen move will attract the attention of powerful benefactors within the Syndicate, who will supply your team with a massive amount of bonus telecrystals.  \
 	Must be used within five minutes, or your benefactors will lose interest."
-	var/declaring_war = 0
-
-
+	var/declaring_war = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge/attack_self(mob/living/user)
-	if(declaring_war)
-		return
-	if(player_list.len < MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS)
-		to_chat(user, "The enemy crew is too small to be worth declaring war on.")
-		return
-	if(!is_admin_level(user.z))
-		to_chat(user, "You have to be at your base to use this.")
+	if(!check_allowed(user))
 		return
 
-	if(world.time > CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT)
-		to_chat(user, "It's too late to declare hostilities. Your benefactors are already busy with other schemes. You'll have to make  do with what you have on hand.")
+	declaring_war = TRUE
+	var/are_you_sure = alert(user, "Consult your team carefully before you declare war on [station_name()]]. Are you sure you want to alert the enemy crew? You have [-round((world.time-round_start_time - CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT)/10)] seconds to decide.", "Declare war?", "Yes", "No")
+	declaring_war = FALSE
+
+	if(!check_allowed(user))
 		return
 
-	declaring_war = 1
-	var/are_you_sure = alert(user, "Consult your team carefully before you declare war on [station_name()]]. Are you sure you want to alert the enemy crew?", "Declare war?", "Yes", "No")
 	if(are_you_sure == "No")
 		to_chat(user, "On second thought, the element of surprise isn't so bad after all.")
-		declaring_war = 0
 		return
 
 	var/war_declaration = "[user.real_name] has declared his intent to utterly destroy [station_name()] with a nuclear device, and dares the crew to try and stop them."
+
+	declaring_war = TRUE
+	var/custom_threat = alert(user, "Do you want to customize your declaration?", "Customize?", "Yes", "No")
+	declaring_war = FALSE
+
+	if(!check_allowed(user))
+		return
+
+	if(custom_threat == "Yes")
+		declaring_war = TRUE
+		war_declaration = stripped_input(user, "Insert your custom declaration", "Declaration")
+		declaring_war = FALSE
+
+	if(!check_allowed(user) || !war_declaration)
+		return
+
 	event_announcement.Announce(war_declaration, "Declaration of War", 'sound/effects/siren.ogg')
+
 	to_chat(user, "You've attracted the attention of powerful forces within the syndicate. A bonus bundle of telecrystals has been granted to your team. Great things await you if you complete the mission.")
 
 	for(var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/S in machines)
@@ -47,7 +56,25 @@
 	config.shuttle_refuel_delay = CHALLENGE_SHUTTLE_DELAY
 	qdel(src)
 
+/obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge/proc/check_allowed(mob/living/user)
+	if(declaring_war)
+		to_chat(user, "You are already in the process of declaring war! Make your mind up.")
+		return FALSE
+	if(player_list.len < CHALLENGE_MIN_PLAYERS)
+		to_chat(user, "The enemy crew is too small to be worth declaring war on.")
+		return FALSE
+	if(!is_admin_level(user.z))
+		to_chat(user, "You have to be at your base to use this.")
+		return FALSE
+	if(world.time > CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT)
+		to_chat(user, "It's too late to declare hostilities. Your benefactors are already busy with other schemes. You'll have to make  do with what you have on hand.")
+		return FALSE
+	for(var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/S in machines)
+		if(S.moved)
+			to_chat(user, "The shuttle has already been moved! You have forfeit the right to declare war.")
+			return FALSE
+	return TRUE
 
 #undef CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT
-#undef MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS
+#undef CHALLENGE_MIN_PLAYERS
 #undef CHALLENGE_SHUTTLE_DELAY
diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
index 1c03c3f7039..12bf7ff8750 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 	shuttleId = "syndicate"
 	possible_destinations = "syndicate_away;syndicate_z5;syndicate_z3;syndicate_ne;syndicate_nw;syndicate_n;syndicate_se;syndicate_sw;syndicate_s"
 	var/challenge = FALSE
+	var/moved = FALSE
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/recall
 	name = "syndicate shuttle recall terminal"
@@ -18,6 +19,7 @@
 		if(challenge && world.time < SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER)
 			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You've issued a combat challenge to the station! You've got to give them at least [round(((SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER - world.time) / 10) / 60)] more minutes to allow them to prepare.</span>")
 			return 0
+		moved = TRUE
 	..()
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/drop_pod