diff --git a/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm b/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
index d4b4f5fc929..029a53b64bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/sechailer/swat
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
 	)
 	belt = /obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9
 
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
 		)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/flash
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/flash,
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security
 	)
 
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/telebaton,
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 	 /obj/item/organ/internal/eyes/cybernetic/shield,
-	 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment
+	 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
 	)
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/t_scanner
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/eyes/cybernetic/shield,
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@
 	suit_store = /obj/item/gun/energy/gun
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 	 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/surgery,
-	 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment
+	 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
 	)
 	belt = /obj/item/defibrillator/compact/advanced/loaded
 
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/surgery/l,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/medibeam,
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/medical,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened
 	)
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
 	)
 
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/mindshield,
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/nullrod/ert
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened
 	)
@@ -505,7 +505,7 @@
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/janitorial,
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/centcom/response_team/janitorial/gamma
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
-		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus,
+		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/advmop,
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/brain/anti_stun/hardened
 	)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_internal.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_internal.dm
index 815b1941601..b3d8529d5b3 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_internal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_internal.dm
@@ -300,14 +300,22 @@
 	var/hunger_threshold = NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING
 	var/synthesizing = 0
 	var/poison_amount = 5
+	var/disabled_by_emp = FALSE
 	slot = "stomach"
 	origin_tech = "materials=2;powerstorage=2;biotech=2"
 
+/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(emp_proof)
+		. += " The implant has been hardened. It is invulnerable to EMPs."
+
 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/on_life()
 	if(!owner)
 		return
 	if(synthesizing)
 		return
+	if(disabled_by_emp)
+		return
 	if(owner.stat == DEAD)
 		return
 	if(owner.nutrition <= hunger_threshold)
@@ -319,11 +327,20 @@
 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/proc/synth_cool()
 	synthesizing = FALSE
 
+/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/proc/emp_cool()
+	disabled_by_emp = FALSE
+
 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/emp_act(severity)
 	if(!owner || emp_proof)
 		return
+	owner.vomit(100, FALSE, TRUE, 3, FALSE)	// because when else do we ever use projectile vomiting
+	owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>The contents of [owner]'s stomach erupt violently from [owner.p_their()] mouth!</span>",
+		"<span class='warning'>You feel like your insides are burning as you vomit profusely!</span>",
+		"<span class='warning'>You hear vomiting and a sickening splattering against the floor!</span>")
 	owner.reagents.add_reagent("????",poison_amount / severity) //food poisoning
-	to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>You feel like your insides are burning.</span>")
+	disabled_by_emp = TRUE		// Disable the implant for a little bit so this effect actually matters
+	synthesizing = FALSE
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/emp_cool), 60 SECONDS)
 
 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus
 	name = "Nutriment pump implant PLUS"
@@ -333,6 +350,13 @@
 	hunger_threshold = NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY
 	poison_amount = 10
 	origin_tech = "materials=4;powerstorage=3;biotech=3"
+/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/hardened
+	name = "hardened nutrient pump implant"
+	emp_proof = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/nutriment/plus/hardened
+	name = "hardened nutrient pump implant PLUS"
+	emp_proof = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/chest/reviver
 	name = "Reviver implant"