no more runtimes

code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm

@@ -50,8 +50,6 @@
 
 	init_subtypes(/datum/crafting_recipe, crafting_recipes)
 
-	all_cults = typesof(/datum/cult_info)
-
 	return 1
 
 /* // Uncomment to debug chemical reaction list.

code/datums/mind.dm

@@ -805,8 +805,8 @@
 				if(!(src in ticker.mode.cult))
 					ticker.mode.add_cultist(src)
 					special_role = SPECIAL_ROLE_CULTIST
-					to_chat(current, "<span class='cultitalic'>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
-					to_chat(current, "<span class='cultitalic'>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Their goal is yours, and yours is theirs. You serve [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title2] above all else. Bring It back.</span>")
+					to_chat(current, "<span class='cultitalic'>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
+					to_chat(current, "<span class='cultitalic'>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Their goal is yours, and yours is theirs. You serve [ticker.cultdat.entity_title2] above all else. Bring It back.</span>")
 					log_admin("[key_name(usr)] has culted [key_name(current)]")
 					message_admins("[key_name_admin(usr)] has culted [key_name_admin(current)]")
 			if("tome")
@@ -1330,13 +1330,13 @@
 		ticker.mode.cult += src
 		ticker.mode.update_cult_icons_added(src)
 		special_role = SPECIAL_ROLE_CULTIST
-		to_chat(current, "<font color=\"cultitalic\"><b><i>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title2]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name].</b></i></font>")
+		to_chat(current, "<font color=\"cultitalic\"><b><i>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.cultdat.entity_title2]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name].</b></i></font>")
 		to_chat(current, "<font color=\"cultitalic\"><b><i>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Their goal is yours, and yours is theirs. You serve the Dark One above all else. Bring It back.</b></i></font>")
 		var/datum/game_mode/cult/cult = ticker.mode
 		if(GAMEMODE_IS_CULT)
 			cult.memorize_cult_objectives(src)
 		else
-			var/explanation = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] via the use of the appropriate rune. It will only work if nine cultists stand on and around it."
+			var/explanation = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] via the use of the appropriate rune. It will only work if nine cultists stand on and around it."
 			to_chat(current, "<B>Objective #1</B>: [explanation]")
 			current.memory += "<B>Objective #1</B>: [explanation]<BR>"
 

code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult.dm

@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ var/global/list/all_cults = list()
 		var/datum/action/innate/cultcomm/C = new()
 		C.Grant(cult_mind.current)
 		update_cult_icons_added(cult_mind)
-		to_chat(cult_mind.current, "<span class='cultitalic'>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
+		to_chat(cult_mind.current, "<span class='cultitalic'>You catch a glimpse of the Realm of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. You now see how flimsy the world is, you see that it should be open to the knowledge of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
 
 	first_phase()
 
@@ -133,16 +133,16 @@ var/global/list/all_cults = list()
 			if("survive")
 				explanation = "Our knowledge must live on. Make sure at least [acolytes_needed] acolytes escape on the shuttle to spread their work on an another station."
 			if("convert")
-				explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
+				explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
 			if("bloodspill")
-				explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spill blood and gibs over [spilltarget] floor tiles."
+				explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spill blood and gibs over [spilltarget] floor tiles."
 			if("sacrifice")
 				if(sacrifice_target)
 					explanation = "Sacrifice [sacrifice_target.current.real_name], the [sacrifice_target.assigned_role]. You will need the sacrifice rune and three acolytes to do so."
 				else
 					explanation = "Free objective."
 			if("eldergod")
-				explanation = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] by invoking the 'Tear Reality' rune.<b>The summoning can only be accomplished in [english_list(summon_spots)] - where the veil is weak enough for the ritual to begin.</b>"
+				explanation = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] by invoking the 'Tear Reality' rune.<b>The summoning can only be accomplished in [english_list(summon_spots)] - where the veil is weak enough for the ritual to begin.</b>"
 		to_chat(cult_mind.current, "<B>Objective #[obj_count]</B>: [explanation]")
 		cult_mind.memory += "<B>Objective #[obj_count]</B>: [explanation]<BR>"
 
@@ -308,10 +308,10 @@ var/global/list/all_cults = list()
 							feedback_add_details("cult_objective","cult_sacrifice|FAIL|GIBBED")
 				if("eldergod")
 					if(!eldergod)
-						explanation = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]. <font color='green'><B>Success!</B></font>"
+						explanation = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]. <font color='green'><B>Success!</B></font>"
 						feedback_add_details("cult_objective","cult_narsie|SUCCESS")
 					else
-						explanation = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]. <font color='red'>Fail.</font>"
+						explanation = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]. <font color='red'>Fail.</font>"
 						feedback_add_details("cult_objective","cult_narsie|FAIL")
 				if("slaughter")
 					if(demons_summoned)
@@ -339,10 +339,10 @@ var/global/list/all_cults = list()
 
 				if("harvest")
 					if(harvested > harvest_target)
-						explanation = "Offer [harvest_target] humans for [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]'s first meal of the day. ([harvested] sacrificed) <font color='green'><B>Success!</B></font>"
+						explanation = "Offer [harvest_target] humans for [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]'s first meal of the day. ([harvested] sacrificed) <font color='green'><B>Success!</B></font>"
 						feedback_add_details("cult_objective","cult_harvest|SUCCESS")
 					else
-						explanation = "Offer [harvest_target] humans for [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]'s first meal of the day. ([harvested] sacrificed) <font color='red'><B>Fail!</B></font>"
+						explanation = "Offer [harvest_target] humans for [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]'s first meal of the day. ([harvested] sacrificed) <font color='red'><B>Fail!</B></font>"
 						feedback_add_details("cult_objective","cult_harvest|FAIL")
 
 				if("hijack")

code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_objectives.dm

@@ -19,10 +19,10 @@
 
 	switch(new_objective)
 		if("convert")
-			explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
+			explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
 		if("bloodspill")
 			spilltarget = 100 + rand(0,player_list.len * 3)
-			explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spill blood and gibs over [spilltarget] floor tiles."
+			explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spill blood and gibs over [spilltarget] floor tiles."
 		if("sacrifice")
 			explanation = "We need to sacrifice [sacrifice_target.name], the [sacrifice_target.assigned_role], for their blood is the key that will lead our master to this realm. You will need 3 cultists around a Sacrifice rune to perform the ritual."
 
@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@
 			message_admins("The Cult has already completed [prenarsie_objectives] objectives! Nar-Sie objective unlocked.")
 			log_admin("The Cult has already completed [prenarsie_objectives] objectives! Nar-Sie objective unlocked.")
 	else
-		message_admins("There are less than 4 cultists! [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] objective unlocked.")
-		log_admin("There are less than 4 cultists! [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] objective unlocked.")
+		message_admins("There are less than 4 cultists! [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] objective unlocked.")
+		log_admin("There are less than 4 cultists! [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] objective unlocked.")
 		gtfo_phase()
 
 	if(!sacrificed.len && (new_objective != "sacrifice"))
@@ -76,10 +76,10 @@
 
 		switch(new_objective)
 			if("convert")
-				explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]. Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
+				explanation = "We must increase our influence before we can summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]. Convert [convert_target] crew members. Take it slowly to avoid raising suspicions."
 			if("bloodspill")
 				spilltarget = 100 + rand(0,player_list.len * 3)
-				explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spread blood and gibs over [spilltarget] of the Station's floor tiles."
+				explanation = "We must prepare this place for [ticker.cultdat.entity_title1]'s coming. Spread blood and gibs over [spilltarget] of the Station's floor tiles."
 			if("sacrifice")
 				explanation = "We need to sacrifice [sacrifice_target.name], the [sacrifice_target.assigned_role], for their blood is the key that will lead our master to this realm. You will need 3 cultists around a Sacrifice rune to perform the ritual."
 
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 
 	if(prob(40))//split the chance of this
 		objectives += "eldergod"
-		explanation = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] on the Station via the use of the Tear Reality rune. The veil is weak enough in [english_list(summon_spots)] for the ritual to begin."
+		explanation = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] on the Station via the use of the Tear Reality rune. The veil is weak enough in [english_list(summon_spots)] for the ritual to begin."
 	else
 		objectives += "slaughter"
 		explanation = "Bring the Slaughter via the rune 'Bring forth the slaughter'. The veil is weak enough in [english_list(summon_spots)] for the ritual to begin."
@@ -135,11 +135,11 @@
 
 	switch(last_objective)
 		if("harvest")
-			explanation = "[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title1] hungers for their first meal of this never-ending day. Offer them [harvest_target] humans in sacrifice."
+			explanation = "[ticker.cultdat.entity_title1] hungers for their first meal of this never-ending day. Offer them [harvest_target] humans in sacrifice."
 		if("hijack")
-			explanation = "[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] wishes for their troops to start the assault on Centcom immediately. Hijack the escape shuttle and don't let a single non-cultist board it."
+			explanation = "[ticker.cultdat.entity_name] wishes for their troops to start the assault on Centcom immediately. Hijack the escape shuttle and don't let a single non-cultist board it."
 		if("massacre")
-			explanation = "[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] wants to watch you as you massacre the remaining humans on the station (until less than [massacre_target] humans are left alive)."
+			explanation = "[ticker.cultdat.entity_name] wants to watch you as you massacre the remaining humans on the station (until less than [massacre_target] humans are left alive)."
 
 	for(var/datum/mind/cult_mind in cult)
 		if(cult_mind)

code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm

@@ -42,13 +42,13 @@
 	if(!ticker.mode)
 		icon_state = "tome"
 	else
-		icon_state = ticker.mode.cultdat.tome_icon
+		icon_state = ticker.cultdat.tome_icon
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tome/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(iscultist(user) || user.stat == DEAD)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>The scriptures of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. Allows the scribing of runes and access to the knowledge archives of the cult of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>The scriptures of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. Allows the scribing of runes and access to the knowledge archives of the cult of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name].</span>")
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>Striking another cultist with it will purge holy water from them.</span>")
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>Striking a noncultist, however, will sear their flesh.</span>")
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tome/proc/read_tome(mob/user)
 	var/text = list()
-	text += "<center><font color='red' size=3><b><i>Archives of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title1]</i></b></font></center><br><br><br>"
+	text += "<center><font color='red' size=3><b><i>Archives of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title1]</i></b></font></center><br><br><br>"
 	text += "A rune's name and effects can be revealed by examining the rune.<<br><br>"
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b>Rite of Binding</b></font><br>This rune is one of the most important runes the cult has, being the only way to create new talismans. A blank sheet of paper must be on top of the rune. After \
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b>Rite of Enlightenment</b></font><br>This rune is critical to the success of the cult. It will allow you to convert normal crew members into cultists. \
 	To do this, simply place the crew member upon the rune and invoke it. This rune requires two invokers to use. If the target to be converted is mindshielded or a certain assignment, they will \
-	be unable to be converted. People [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3] wishes sacrificed will also be ineligible for conversion, and anyone with a shielding presence like the null rod will not be converted.<br> \
+	be unable to be converted. People [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3] wishes sacrificed will also be ineligible for conversion, and anyone with a shielding presence like the null rod will not be converted.<br> \
 	Successful conversions will produce a tome for the new cultist.<br><br>"
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b>Rite of Tribute</b></font><br><b>This rune is necessary to achieve your goals.</b> Simply place any dead creature upon the rune and invoke it (this will not \
@@ -135,12 +135,12 @@
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b>Leeching</b></font><br>When invoked, this rune will transfer lifeforce from the victim to the invoker.<br><br>"
 
-	text += "<font color='red'><b>Rite of Spectral Manifestation</b></font><br>This rune allows you to summon spirits as humanoid fighters. When invoked, a spirit above the rune will be brought to life as a human, wearing nothing, that seeks only to serve you and [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. \
+	text += "<font color='red'><b>Rite of Spectral Manifestation</b></font><br>This rune allows you to summon spirits as humanoid fighters. When invoked, a spirit above the rune will be brought to life as a human, wearing nothing, that seeks only to serve you and [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. \
 	However, the spirit's link to reality is fragile - you must remain on top of the rune, and you will slowly take damage. Upon stepping off the rune, all summoned spirits will dissipate, dropping their items to the ground. You may manifest \
 	multiple spirits with one rune, but you will rapidly take damage in doing so.<br><br>"
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b><i>Ritual of Dimensional Rending</i></b></font><br><b>This rune is necessary to achieve your goals.</b> On attempting to scribe it, it will produce shields around you and alert everyone you are attempting to scribe it; it takes a very long time to scribe, \
-	and does massive damage to the one attempting to scribe it.<br>Invoking it requires 9 invokers and the sacrifice of a specific crewmember, and once invoked, will summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3], [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]. \
+	and does massive damage to the one attempting to scribe it.<br>Invoking it requires 9 invokers and the sacrifice of a specific crewmember, and once invoked, will summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3], [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]. \
 	This will complete your objectives.<br><br><br>"
 
 	text += "<font color='red'><b>Talisman of Teleportation</b></font><br>The talisman form of the Teleport rune will transport the invoker to a selected Teleport rune once.<br><br>"
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@
 	if(GAMEMODE_IS_CULT)
 		if(!canbypass)//not an admin-tome, check things
 			if(!cult_mode.narsie_condition_cleared)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There is still more to do before unleashing [cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name] power!</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There is still more to do before unleashing [ticker.cultdat.entity_name] power!</span>")
 				return 0
 			if(!cult_mode.eldergod)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='cultlarge'>\"I am already here. There is no need to try to summon me now.\"</span>")
@@ -215,19 +215,19 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='cultlarge'>\"We are already here. There is no need to try to summon us now.\"</span>")
 				return 0
 			if(!((CULT_ELDERGOD in cult_mode.objectives) || (CULT_SLAUGHTER in cult_mode.objectives)))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name]'s power does not wish to be unleashed!</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name]'s power does not wish to be unleashed!</span>")
 				return 0
 			if(!(A in summon_spots))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='cultlarge'>[cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name] can only be summoned where the veil is weak - in [english_list(summon_spots)]!</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='cultlarge'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name] can only be summoned where the veil is weak - in [english_list(summon_spots)]!</span>")
 				return 0
-		var/confirm_final = alert(user, "This is the FINAL step to summon your deities power, it is a long, painful ritual and the crew will be alerted to your presence", "Are you prepared for the final battle?", "My life for [cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name]!", "No")
+		var/confirm_final = alert(user, "This is the FINAL step to summon your deities power, it is a long, painful ritual and the crew will be alerted to your presence", "Are you prepared for the final battle?", "My life for [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]!", "No")
 		if(confirm_final == "No" || confirm_final == null)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>You decide to prepare further before scribing the rune.</span>")
 			return 0
 		else
 			return 1
 	else//the game mode is not cult..but we ARE a cultist...ALL ON THE ADMINBUS
-		var/confirm_final = alert(user, "This is the FINAL step to summon your deities power, it is a long, painful ritual and the crew will be alerted to your presence", "Are you prepared for the final battle?", "My life for [cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name]!", "No")
+		var/confirm_final = alert(user, "This is the FINAL step to summon your deities power, it is a long, painful ritual and the crew will be alerted to your presence", "Are you prepared for the final battle?", "My life for [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]!", "No")
 		if(confirm_final == "No" || confirm_final == null)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>You decide to prepare further before scribing the rune.</span>")
 			return 0
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 	var/dam_zone = pick("head", "chest", "groin", "l_arm", "l_hand", "r_arm", "r_hand", "l_leg", "l_foot", "r_leg", "r_foot")
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/affecting = H.get_organ(ran_zone(dam_zone))
-	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] cuts open their [affecting] and begins writing in their own blood!</span>", "<span class='cult'>You slice open your [affecting] and begin drawing a sigil of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3].</span>")
+	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] cuts open their [affecting] and begins writing in their own blood!</span>", "<span class='cult'>You slice open your [affecting] and begin drawing a sigil of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3].</span>")
 	user.apply_damage(initial(rune_to_scribe.scribe_damage), BRUTE , affecting)
 	if(!do_after(user, initial(rune_to_scribe.scribe_delay)-scribereduct, target = get_turf(user)))
 		for(var/V in shields)
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>There is already a rune here.</span>")
 		return
 	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] creates a strange circle in their own blood.</span>", \
-						 "<span class='cult'>You finish drawing the arcane markings of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3].</span>")
+						 "<span class='cult'>You finish drawing the arcane markings of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3].</span>")
 	for(var/V in shields)
 		var/obj/machinery/shield/S = V
 		if(S && !QDELETED(S))

code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm

@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ structure_check() searches for nearby cultist structures required for the invoca
 	..()
 	for(var/M in invokers)
 		var/mob/living/L = M
-		to_chat(L, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>You feel your life force draining. [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3] is displeased.</b></span>")
+		to_chat(L, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>You feel your life force draining. [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3] is displeased.</b></span>")
 	qdel(src)
 
 /mob/proc/null_rod_check() //The null rod, if equipped, will protect the holder from the effects of most runes
@@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 	new_cultist.mind.special_role = "Cultist"
 	to_chat(new_cultist, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>Your blood pulses. Your head throbs. The world goes red. All at once you are aware of a horrible, horrible, truth. The veil of reality has been ripped away \
 	and something evil takes root.</b></span>")
-	to_chat(new_cultist, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Your goal is theirs, and theirs is yours. You serve [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3] above all else. Bring it back.\
+	to_chat(new_cultist, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>Assist your new compatriots in their dark dealings. Your goal is theirs, and theirs is yours. You serve [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3] above all else. Bring it back.\
 	</b></span>")
 
 //Rite of Tribute: Sacrifices a crew member to Nar-Sie. Places them into a soul shard if they're in their body.
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 
 /obj/effect/rune/sacrifice/New()
 	..()
-	cultist_desc = "sacrifices a crew member to [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. May place them into a soul shard if their spirit remains in their body."
+	cultist_desc = "sacrifices a crew member to [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. May place them into a soul shard if their spirit remains in their body."
 
 /obj/effect/rune/sacrifice/invoke(var/list/invokers)
 	if(rune_in_use)
@@ -492,8 +492,8 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 
 /obj/effect/rune/narsie/New()
 	..()
-	cultist_name = "Summon [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]"
-	cultist_desc = "tears apart dimensional barriers, calling forth [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. Requires 9 invokers."
+	cultist_name = "Summon [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]"
+	cultist_desc = "tears apart dimensional barriers, calling forth [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. Requires 9 invokers."
 
 
 /obj/effect/rune/narsie/check_icon()
@@ -519,7 +519,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 		return
 	if(!cult_mode.eldergod)
 		for(var/M in invokers)
-			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name] is already on this plane!</span>")
+			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name] is already on this plane!</span>")
 		log_game("Summon god rune failed - already summoned")
 		return
 	//BEGIN THE SUMMONING
@@ -857,7 +857,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 	for(var/datum/mind/M in ticker.mode.cult)
 		if(!(M.current in invokers) && M.current && M.current.stat != DEAD)
 			cultists |= M.current
-	var/mob/living/cultist_to_summon = input(user, "Who do you wish to call to [src]?", "Followers of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]") as null|anything in cultists
+	var/mob/living/cultist_to_summon = input(user, "Who do you wish to call to [src]?", "Followers of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]") as null|anything in cultists
 	if(!Adjacent(user) || !src || QDELETED(src) || user.incapacitated())
 		return
 	if(!cultist_to_summon)
@@ -866,7 +866,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 		log_game("Summon Cultist rune failed - no target")
 		return
 	if(!iscultist(cultist_to_summon))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>[cultist_to_summon] is not a follower of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>[cultist_to_summon] is not a follower of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]!</span>")
 		fail_invoke()
 		log_game("Summon Cultist rune failed - no target")
 		return
@@ -975,7 +975,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 
 /obj/effect/rune/manifest/New(loc)
 	..()
-	cultist_desc = "manifests a spirit as a servant of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. The invoker must not move from atop the rune, and will take damage for each summoned spirit."
+	cultist_desc = "manifests a spirit as a servant of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. The invoker must not move from atop the rune, and will take damage for each summoned spirit."
 
 	notify_ghosts("Manifest rune created in [get_area(src)].", 'sound/effects/ghost2.ogg', source = src)
 
@@ -1034,7 +1034,7 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 	ticker.mode.add_cultist(new_human.mind, 0)
 	summoned_guys |= new_human
 	ghosts++
-	to_chat(new_human, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>You are a servant of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3]. You have been made semi-corporeal by the cult of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name], and you are to serve them at all costs.</b></span>")
+	to_chat(new_human, "<span class='cultitalic'><b>You are a servant of [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3]. You have been made semi-corporeal by the cult of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name], and you are to serve them at all costs.</b></span>")
 
 	while(user in get_turf(src))
 		if(user.stat)

code/game/gamemodes/cult/talisman.dm

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	invocation = "Ra'sha yoka!"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/talisman/malformed/invoke(mob/living/user, successfuluse = 1)
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You feel a pain in your head. [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_title3] is displeased.</span>")
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You feel a pain in your head. [ticker.cultdat.entity_title3] is displeased.</span>")
 	if(iscarbon(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = user
 		C.apply_damage(10, BRUTE, "head")

code/game/gamemodes/game_mode.dm

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
 	var/ert_disabled = 0
 	var/uplink_welcome = "Syndicate Uplink Console:"
 	var/uplink_uses = 20
-	var/datum/cult_info/cultdat //here instead of cult for adminbus purposes
 
 	var/const/waittime_l = 600  //lower bound on time before intercept arrives (in tenths of seconds)
 	var/const/waittime_h = 1800 //upper bound on time before intercept arrives (in tenths of seconds)
@@ -374,7 +373,6 @@
 
 /datum/game_mode/New()
 	newscaster_announcements = pick(newscaster_standard_feeds)
-	cultdat = setupcult()
 
 //////////////////////////
 //Reports player logouts//

code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm

@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ var/round_start_time = 0
 	var/Bible_name			// name of the bible
 	var/Bible_deity_name
 
+	var/datum/cult_info/cultdat = null //here instead of cult for adminbus purposes
+
 	var/random_players = 0 	// if set to nonzero, ALL players who latejoin or declare-ready join will have random appearances/genders
 
 	var/list/syndicate_coalition = list() // list of traitor-compatible factions
@@ -70,6 +72,7 @@ var/round_start_time = 0
 		votetimer()
 
 /datum/controller/gameticker/proc/setup()
+	cultdat = setupcult()
 	//Create and announce mode
 	if(master_mode=="secret")
 		src.hide_mode = 1

code/game/gamemodes/setupgame.dm

@@ -151,12 +151,12 @@
 		ticker.syndicate_coalition.Add(S)
 
 /proc/setupcult()
-	var/static/picked_cult // Only needs to get picked once
+	var/static/datum/cult_info/picked_cult // Only needs to get picked once
 
 	if(picked_cult)
 		return picked_cult
 
-	var/random_cult = pick(all_cults)
+	var/random_cult = pick(typesof(/datum/cult_info))
 	picked_cult = new random_cult()
 
 	if(!picked_cult)

code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm

@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@
 			cult_mode.sacrifice_target = pick(p_s_t)
 			for(var/datum/mind/H in ticker.mode.cult)
 				if(H.current)
-					to_chat(H.current, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[occupant] is beyond your reach. Sacrifice [cult_mode.sacrifice_target.current] instead...</span></span>")
+					to_chat(H.current, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[occupant] is beyond your reach. Sacrifice [cult_mode.sacrifice_target.current] instead...</span></span>")
 		else
 			cult_mode.bypass_phase()
 

code/game/magic/Uristrunes.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /proc/get_rune_cult(word)
 	var/animated
 
-	if(word && !(ticker.mode.cultdat.theme == "fire" || ticker.mode.cultdat.theme == "death"))
+	if(word && !(ticker.cultdat.theme == "fire" || ticker.cultdat.theme == "death"))
 		animated = 1
 	else
 		animated = 0
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ var/runetype = "rune"
 
 	if(!ticker.mode)//work around for maps with runes and cultdat is not loaded all the way
 		runetype = "rune"
-	else if(ticker.mode.cultdat.theme == "fire")
+	else if(ticker.cultdat.theme == "fire")
 		runetype = "fire-rune"
-	else if(ticker.mode.cultdat.theme == "death")
+	else if(ticker.cultdat.theme == "death")
 		runetype = "death-rune"
 
 

code/game/turfs/simulated/floor/plating.dm

@@ -140,8 +140,8 @@
 
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine/cult/New()
 	..()
-	if(ticker.mode)//only do this if the round is going..otherwise..fucking asteroid..
-		icon_state = ticker.mode.cultdat.cult_floor_icon_state
+	if(ticker)//only do this if the round is going..otherwise..fucking asteroid..
+		icon_state = ticker.cultdat.cult_floor_icon_state
 
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine/cult/narsie_act()
 	return

code/game/turfs/simulated/walls_misc.dm

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	..()
 	if(ticker.mode)//game hasn't started offically don't do shit..
 		new /obj/effect/temp_visual/cult/turf(src)
-		icon_state = ticker.mode.cultdat.cult_wall_icon_state
+		icon_state = ticker.cultdat.cult_wall_icon_state
 
 /turf/simulated/wall/cult/artificer
 	name = "runed stone wall"

code/modules/admin/topic.dm

@@ -1576,19 +1576,19 @@
 		log_admin("Admin [key_name_admin(usr)] has unlocked the Cult's next objective.")
 
 	else if(href_list["cult_mindspeak"])
-		var/input = stripped_input(usr, "Communicate to all the cultists with the voice of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]", "Voice of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]", "")
+		var/input = stripped_input(usr, "Communicate to all the cultists with the voice of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]", "Voice of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]", "")
 		if(!input)
 			return
 
 		for(var/datum/mind/H in ticker.mode.cult)
 			if (H.current)
-				to_chat(H.current, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[input]</span></span>")
+				to_chat(H.current, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[input]</span></span>")
 
 		for(var/mob/dead/observer/O in player_list)
-			to_chat(O, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[input]</span></span>")
+			to_chat(O, "<span class='danger'>[ticker.cultdat.entity_name]</span> murmurs, <span class='cultlarge'>[input]</span></span>")
 
-		message_admins("Admin [key_name_admin(usr)] has talked with the Voice of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name].")
-		log_admin("[key_name(usr)] Voice of [ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name]: [input]")
+		message_admins("Admin [key_name_admin(usr)] has talked with the Voice of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name].")
+		log_admin("[key_name(usr)] Voice of [ticker.cultdat.entity_name]: [input]")
 
 	else if(href_list["adminplayerobservecoodjump"])
 		if(!check_rights(R_ADMIN))	return

code/modules/admin/verbs/pray.dm

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 		cross = image('icons/obj/storage.dmi',"tome")
 		font_color = "red"
 		prayer_type = "CULTIST PRAYER"
-		deity = ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name
+		deity = ticker.cultdat.entity_name
 
 	msg = "<span class='notice'>[bicon(cross)]<b><font color=[font_color]>[prayer_type][deity ? " (to [deity])" : ""]:</font>[key_name(src, 1)] (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminmoreinfo=\ref[src]'>?</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayeropts=\ref[src]'>PP</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=vars;Vars=[UID()]'>VV</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;subtlemessage=\ref[src]'>SM</A>) ([admin_jump_link(src)]) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;secretsadmin=check_antagonist'>CA</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminspawncookie=\ref[src]'>SC</a>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;Bless=[UID()]'>BLESS</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;Smite=[UID()]'>SMITE</A>):</b> [msg]</span>"
 

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm

@@ -35,15 +35,15 @@
 		icon_living = const_type
 		icon_state = const_type
 	else
-		name = "[ticker.mode.cultdat.get_name(const_type)] ([rand(1, 1000)])"
-		real_name = ticker.mode.cultdat.get_name(const_type)
-		icon_living = ticker.mode.cultdat.get_icon(const_type)
-		icon_state = ticker.mode.cultdat.get_icon(const_type)
+		name = "[ticker.cultdat.get_name(const_type)] ([rand(1, 1000)])"
+		real_name = ticker.cultdat.get_name(const_type)
+		icon_living = ticker.cultdat.get_icon(const_type)
+		icon_state = ticker.cultdat.get_icon(const_type)
 
 	for(var/spell in construct_spells)
 		AddSpell(new spell(null))
 
-	if(ticker.mode.cultdat.theme == "blood")
+	if(ticker.cultdat.theme == "blood")
 		updateglow()
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/construct/examine(mob/user)

code/modules/power/singularity/narsie.dm

@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@
 
 /obj/singularity/narsie/large/New()
 	..()
-	icon_state = ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_icon_state
-	name = ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name
+	icon_state = ticker.cultdat.entity_icon_state
+	name = ticker.cultdat.entity_name
 	to_chat(world, "<font size='15' color='red'><b> [name] HAS RISEN</b></font>")
 	world << pick(sound('sound/hallucinations/im_here1.ogg'), sound('sound/hallucinations/im_here2.ogg'))
 
@@ -126,12 +126,12 @@
 /obj/singularity/narsie/proc/acquire(var/mob/food)
 	if(food == target)
 		return
-	to_chat(target, "<span class='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name)] HAS LOST INTEREST IN YOU</span>")
+	to_chat(target, "<span class='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.cultdat.entity_name)] HAS LOST INTEREST IN YOU</span>")
 	target = food
 	if(ishuman(target))
-		to_chat(target, "<span class ='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name)] HUNGERS FOR YOUR SOUL</span>")
+		to_chat(target, "<span class ='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.cultdat.entity_name)] HUNGERS FOR YOUR SOUL</span>")
 	else
-		to_chat(target, "<span class ='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.mode.cultdat.entity_name)] HAS CHOSEN YOU TO LEAD HER TO HER NEXT MEAL</span>")
+		to_chat(target, "<span class ='cultlarge'>[uppertext(ticker.cultdat.entity_name)] HAS CHOSEN YOU TO LEAD HER TO HER NEXT MEAL</span>")
 
 //Wizard narsie
 /obj/singularity/narsie/wizard