diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_power.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_power.dm
index 47f83b4618b..5741447cd58 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_power.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/changeling_power.dm
@@ -93,5 +93,7 @@ the same goes for Remove(). if you override Remove(), call parent or else your p
 /datum/action/changeling/proc/transform_dna(mob/living/carbon/human/H, datum/dna/D)
 	if(!D)
 		return
-
-	H.change_dna(D, TRUE)
+	var/changesSpecies = TRUE
+	if (H.dna.species.name == D.species.name)
+		changesSpecies = FALSE
+	H.change_dna(D, changesSpecies)
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/ranged.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/ranged.dm
index dab7dfb1eca..184b4e625b5 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/ranged.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/ranged.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 	melee_damage_lower = 10
 	melee_damage_upper = 10
 	damage_transfer = 0.9
+	can_strip = TRUE
 	projectiletype = /obj/item/projectile/guardian
 	ranged_cooldown_time = 5 //fast!
 	projectilesound = 'sound/effects/hit_on_shattered_glass.ogg'
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@
 			alpha = 255
 			range = 13
 			incorporeal_move = 0
+			can_strip = TRUE
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You switch to combat mode.</span>")
 			toggle = FALSE
 		else
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@
 			alpha = 60
 			range = 255
 			incorporeal_move = 1
+			can_strip = FALSE  //spiritual pickpocketting is forbidden
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You switch to scout mode.</span>")
 			toggle = TRUE
 	else
diff --git a/code/game/objects/buckling.dm b/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
index e3c14ff459c..6ef46e63d85 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/buckling.dm
@@ -122,6 +122,10 @@
 	if(!in_range(user, src) || !isturf(user.loc) || user.incapacitated() || M.anchored)
 		return FALSE
 
+	if (isguardian(user))
+		if (M.loc == user.loc || user.alpha == 60) //Alpha is for detecting ranged guardians in scout mode
+			return  //unmanifested guardians shouldn't be able to buckle mobs
+
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	. = buckle_mob(M, check_loc = check_loc)
 	if(.)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/tools/crowbar.dm b/code/game/objects/items/tools/crowbar.dm
index c90315ffbeb..9374c68fdd5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tools/crowbar.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tools/crowbar.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	force = 5
 	throwforce = 7
-	item_state = "crowbar"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=50)
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/crowbar_drop.ogg'
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/igniter.dm b/code/modules/assembly/igniter.dm
index b81acbbe2b0..7d88bbafd4a 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/igniter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/igniter.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/item/assembly/igniter
 	name = "igniter"
-	desc = "A small electronic device able to ignite combustable substances."
+	desc = "A small electronic device able to ignite combustible substances."
 	icon_state = "igniter"
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=500, MAT_GLASS=50)
 	origin_tech = "magnets=1"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index dd1f1cab01f..f2b55168e0b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -1163,6 +1163,10 @@
 	set src in view(1)
 	var/self = 0
 
+	if (!ishuman(src))
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You do not know how to check someone's pulse!</span>")
+		return
+
 	if(usr.stat == 1 || usr.restrained() || !isliving(usr) || usr.is_dead()) return
 
 	if(usr == src)
@@ -1192,8 +1196,10 @@
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/change_dna(datum/dna/new_dna, include_species_change = FALSE, keep_flavor_text = FALSE)
 	if(include_species_change)
-		set_species(new_dna.species.type, retain_damage = TRUE)
+		set_species(new_dna.species.type, retain_damage = TRUE, transformation = TRUE)
 	dna = new_dna.Clone()
+	if (include_species_change) //We have to call this after new_dna.Clone() so that species actions don't get overwritten
+		dna.species.on_species_gain(src)
 	real_name = new_dna.real_name
 	domutcheck(src, MUTCHK_FORCED) //Ensures species that get powers by the species proc handle_dna keep them
 	if(!keep_flavor_text)
@@ -1205,7 +1211,7 @@
 	sec_hud_set_ID()
 
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/set_species(datum/species/new_species, default_colour, delay_icon_update = FALSE, skip_same_check = FALSE, retain_damage = FALSE)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/set_species(datum/species/new_species, default_colour, delay_icon_update = FALSE, skip_same_check = FALSE, retain_damage = FALSE, transformation = FALSE)
 	if(!skip_same_check)
 		if(dna.species.name == initial(new_species.name))
 			return
@@ -1362,7 +1368,8 @@
 
 	dna.real_name = real_name
 
-	dna.species.on_species_gain(src)
+	if (!transformation) //Distinguish between creating a mob and switching species
+		dna.species.on_species_gain(src)
 
 	update_sight()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
index ecca752ec9b..e3355adfe76 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@
 			updateUsrDialog()
 		else if(check_ass())
 			to_chat(ass, "<span class='notice'>You feel a slight pressure on your ass.</span>")
+			atom_say("Attention: Unable to remove large object!")
 			updateUsrDialog()
 	else if(href_list["min"])
 		if(copies > 1)
@@ -240,6 +241,7 @@
 	var/icon/temp_img
 	if(!check_ass()) //You have to be sitting on the copier and either be a xeno or a human without clothes on.
 		return
+	atom_say("Attention: Posterior Placed on Printing Plaque!")
 	if(emagged)
 		if(ishuman(ass))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = ass
@@ -314,7 +316,6 @@
 			toner = 0
 
 /obj/machinery/photocopier/MouseDrop_T(mob/target, mob/user)
-	check_ass() //Just to make sure that you can re-drag somebody onto it after they moved off.
 	if(!istype(target) || target.buckled || get_dist(user, src) > 1 || get_dist(user, target) > 1 || user.stat || istype(user, /mob/living/silicon/ai) || target == ass)
 		return
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
@@ -332,7 +333,7 @@
 		copyitem = null
 	updateUsrDialog()
 
-/obj/machinery/photocopier/proc/check_ass() //I'm not sure wether I made this proc because it's good form or because of the name.
+/obj/machinery/photocopier/proc/check_ass() //I'm not sure whether I made this proc because it's good form or because of the name.
 	if(!ass)
 		return 0
 	if(ass.loc != src.loc)
@@ -341,7 +342,6 @@
 		return 0
 	else
 		playsound(loc, 'sound/machines/ping.ogg', 50, 0)
-		atom_say("Attention: Posterior Placed on Printing Plaque!")
 		return 1
 
 /obj/machinery/photocopier/emag_act(user as mob)