diff --git a/code/game/mecha/combat/marauder.dm b/code/game/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
index 914e3ab3bc9..a4bc0a71808 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/combat/marauder.dm
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 	max_equip = 5
 	starting_voice = /obj/item/mecha_modkit/voice/nanotrasen
 	destruction_sleep_duration = 2 SECONDS
+	emag_proof = TRUE //no stealing CC mechs.
 
 /obj/mecha/combat/marauder/GrantActions(mob/living/user, human_occupant = 0)
 	. = ..()
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@
 	max_temperature = 40000
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/ares
 	max_equip = 4
+	emag_proof = FALSE //Gamma armory can be stolen however.
 
 /obj/mecha/combat/marauder/ares/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -112,6 +114,7 @@
 	operation_req_access = list(ACCESS_SYNDICATE)
 	wreckage = /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/mauler
 	starting_voice = /obj/item/mecha_modkit/voice/syndicate
+	emag_proof = FALSE //The crew can steal a syndicate mech. As a treat.
 
 /obj/mecha/combat/marauder/mauler/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 0e43ac3d10d..d4c5f70ad52 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 	var/frozen = FALSE
 	var/repairing = FALSE
 	var/emp_proof = FALSE //If it is immune to emps
+	var/emag_proof = FALSE //If it is immune to emagging. Used by CC mechs.
 
 	//inner atmos
 	var/use_internal_tank = 0
@@ -878,8 +879,14 @@
 		. = ..()
 
 /obj/mecha/emag_act(mob/user)
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
-	return
+	if(emag_proof)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
+		return
+	user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] slides a card through [src]'s id slot.</span>", "<span class='notice'>You slide the card through [src]'s ID slot, resetting the DNA and access locks.</span>")
+	playsound(loc, "sparks", 100, TRUE, SHORT_RANGE_SOUND_EXTRARANGE)
+	dna = null
+	operation_req_access = list()
+
 
 
 /////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
index 3e6ebbd60d9..7f342286431 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/working/ripley.dm
@@ -209,8 +209,5 @@
 /obj/mecha/working/ripley/emag_act(mob/user)
 	if(!emagged)
 		emagged = TRUE
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slide the card through [src]'s ID slot.</span>")
-		playsound(loc, "sparks", 100, TRUE, SHORT_RANGE_SOUND_EXTRARANGE)
 		desc += "</br><span class='danger'>The mech's equipment slots spark dangerously!</span>"
-	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s ID slot rejects the card.</span>")
+	return ..()