diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/onehalf.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/onehalf.dmm
index 592d9f2455a..3131e93a9a5 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/onehalf.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/onehalf.dmm
@@ -1244,7 +1244,7 @@
 /obj/structure/safe/floor,
 /obj/item/tank/internals/oxygen/red,
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/syndicate,
-/obj/item/mod/control/pre_equipped/traitor,
+/obj/item/mod/control/pre_equipped/mining/asteroid,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/bottle/rum,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/bottle/rum,
 /obj/item/folder/syndicate/blue,
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndiecakesfactory.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndiecakesfactory.dmm
index e31219ca97e..26c6e5586f9 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndiecakesfactory.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndiecakesfactory.dmm
@@ -628,7 +628,7 @@
 	},
 /area/ruin/space/syndicakefactory)
 "wW" = (
-/obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/syndicate,
+/obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/mining,
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine,
 /area/ruin/space/syndicakefactory)
 "xy" = (
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/depot_spawners.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/depot_spawners.dm
index 6f8548fabff..efebffdd04b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/depot_spawners.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/depot_spawners.dm
@@ -173,6 +173,7 @@
 		/obj/item/shield/energy,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/teleporter,
 		/obj/item/weaponcrafting/gunkit/universal_gun_kit,
+		/obj/item/mod/control/pre_equipped/traitor_elite
 	)
 
 // Layout-affecting spawns
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy_melee_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy_melee_weapons.dm
index 96893ff65c9..9aeedf0b9d8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy_melee_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy_melee_weapons.dm
@@ -346,12 +346,17 @@
 //////////////////////////////
 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/pirate
 	name = "energy cutlass"
-	desc = "Arrrr matey."
+	desc = "A crude copy of syndicate technology. Favored among space pirates for its small form factor while inactive. Arrrr, matey!"
 	force_on = 20
+	throwforce_on = 10 // No PvP shenanigans, this is main weapon in PvE explorer gameplay and can be obtained very easy
+	embed_chance = 45
+	embedded_impact_pain_multiplier = 4
+	armour_penetration_percentage = 0
+	armour_penetration_flat = 0
 	icon_state = "cutlass0"
 	icon_state_on = "cutlass1"
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_RED
-	origin_tech = "combat=3;magnets=4;syndicate=2"
+	origin_tech = "combat=3;magnets=4"
 
 //////////////////////////////
 // MARK: HARDLIGHT BLADE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
index 5d28b33ca16..85cb40e3d1d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/corpse.dm
@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
 	l_ear = /obj/item/radio/headset
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/syndicate
-	back = /obj/item/mod/control/pre_equipped/traitor_elite
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen
 	id = /obj/item/card/id