Xenobio Additions

code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm

@@ -223,6 +223,49 @@
 		being_used = 0
 		..()
 
+/obj/item/slimepotion/transference
+	name = "consciousness transference potion"
+	desc = "A strange slime-based chemical that, when used, allows the user to transfer their consciousness to a lesser being."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
+	icon_state = "bottle6"
+	origin_tech = "biotech=6"
+	var/prompted = 0
+	var/animal_type = SENTIENCE_ORGANIC
+
+/obj/item/slimepotion/transference/afterattack(mob/living/M, mob/user)
+	if(prompted || !ismob(M))
+		return
+	if(!isanimal(M) || M.ckey) //much like sentience, these will not work on something that is already player controlled
+		user << "<span class='warning'>[M] already has a higher consciousness!</span>"
+		return ..()
+	if(M.stat)
+		user << "<span class='warning'>[M] is dead!</span>"
+		return ..()
+	var/mob/living/simple_animal/SM = M
+	if(SM.sentience_type != animal_type)
+		user << "<span class='warning'>You cannot transfer your consciousness to [SM].</span>" //no controlling machines
+		return ..()
+	if(jobban_isbanned(user, ROLE_SENTIENT))
+		user << "<span class='warning'>Your mind goes blank as you attempt to use the potion.</span>"
+		return
+
+	prompted = 1
+	if(alert("This will permanently transfer your consciousness to [SM]. Are you sure you want to do this?",,"Yes","No")=="No")
+		prompted = 0
+		return
+
+	user << "<span class='notice'>You drink the potion then place your hands on [SM]...</span>"
+
+
+	user.mind.transfer_to(SM)
+	SM.universal_speak = 1
+	SM.faction = user.faction
+	SM.sentience_act() //Same deal here as with sentience
+	user.death()
+	SM << "<span class='notice'>In a quick flash, you feel your consciousness flow into [SM]!</span>"
+	SM << "<span class='warning'>You are now [SM]. Your allegiances, alliances, and roles are still the same as they were prior to consciousness transfer!</span>"
+	SM.name = "[SM.name] as [user.real_name]"
+	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/slimepotion/steroid
 	name = "slime steroid"