Nuclear Challenge Mode

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm

@@ -173,6 +173,10 @@ proc/issyndicate(mob/living/M as mob)
 	synd_mind.current.real_name = "[syndicate_name()] Team [leader_title]"
 	synd_mind.current << "<B>You are the Syndicate leader for this mission. You are responsible for the distribution of telecrystals and your ID is the only one who can open the launch bay doors.</B>"
 	synd_mind.current << "<B>If you feel you are not up to this task, give your ID to another operative.</B>"
+	synd_mind.current << "<B>In your hand you will find a special item capable of triggering a greater challenge for your team. Examine it carefully and consult with your fellow operatives before activating it.</B>"
+
+	var/obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge/challenge = new /obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge
+	synd_mind.current.equip_to_slot_or_del(challenge, slot_r_hand)
 
 	var/list/foundIDs = synd_mind.current.search_contents_for(/obj/item/weapon/card/id)
 

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear_challenge.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+#define CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT 3000
+#define MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS 50
+
+/obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge
+	name = "Declaration of War (Challenge Mode)"
+	icon_state = "gangtool-red"
+	item_state = "walkietalkie"
+	desc = "Use to send a declaration of hostilities to the target, delaying your shuttle departure for 20 minutes while they prepare for your assault.  \
+	Such a brazen move will attract the attention of powerful benefactors within the Syndicate, who will supply your team with a massive amount of bonus telecrystals.  \
+	Must be used within five minutes, or your benefactors will lose interest."
+
+
+
+/obj/item/device/nuclear_challenge/attack_self(mob/living/user)
+	if(player_list.len < MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS)
+		user << "The enemy crew is too small to be worth declaring war on."
+		return
+	if(user.z != ZLEVEL_CENTCOMM)
+		user << "You have to be at your base to use this."
+		return
+
+	if(world.time > CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT)
+		user << "It's too late to declare hostilities. Your benefactors are already busy with other schemes. You'll have to make  do with what you have on hand."
+		return
+
+	var/are_you_sure = alert(user, "Consult your team carefully before you declare war on [station_name()]]. Are you sure you want to alert the enemy crew?", "Declare war?", "Yes", "No")
+	if(are_you_sure == "No")
+		user << "On second thought, the element of surprise isn't so bad after all."
+		return
+
+	var/war_declaration = "[user.real_name] has declared his intent to utterly destroy [station_name()] with a nuclear device, and dares the crew to try and stop them."
+	command_announcement.Announce(war_declaration, "Declaration of War", 'sound/effects/siren.ogg')
+	user << "You've attracted the attention of powerful forces within the syndicate. A bonus bundle of telecrystals has been granted to your team. Great things await you if you complete the mission."
+
+	for(var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/S in machines)
+		S.challenge = TRUE
+
+	var/obj/item/device/radio/uplink/U = new /obj/item/device/radio/uplink(get_turf(user))
+	U.hidden_uplink.uplink_owner= "[user.key]"
+	U.hidden_uplink.uses = 280
+	qdel(src)
+
+
+#undef CHALLENGE_TIME_LIMIT
+#undef MIN_CHALLENGE_PLAYERS

code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm

@@ -317,6 +317,8 @@
 	return power_station
 
 /obj/machinery/teleport/hub/Bumped(M as mob|obj)
+	if(z == ZLEVEL_CENTCOMM)
+		M << "You can't use this here."
 	if(power_station && power_station.engaged && !panel_open)
 		//--FalseIncarnate
 		//Prevents AI cores from using the teleporter, prints out failure messages for clarity

code/modules/shuttle/shuttle.dm

@@ -676,6 +676,7 @@
 	shuttleId = "whiteship"
 	possible_destinations = "whiteship_away;whiteship_home;whiteship_z4"
 
+#define SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER 12000 //20 minutes
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate
 	name = "syndicate shuttle terminal"
@@ -684,11 +685,21 @@
 	req_access = list(access_syndicate)
 	shuttleId = "syndicate"
 	possible_destinations = "syndicate_away;syndicate_z5;syndicate_z3;syndicate_ne;syndicate_nw;syndicate_n;syndicate_se;syndicate_sw;syndicate_s"
+	var/challenge = FALSE
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/recall
 	name = "syndicate shuttle recall terminal"
 	possible_destinations = "syndicate_away"
 
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate/Topic(href, href_list)
+	if(href_list["move"])
+		if(challenge && world.time < SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER)
+			usr << "<span class='warning'>You've issued a combat challenge to the station! You've got to give them at least [round(((SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER - world.time) / 10) / 60)] more minutes to allow them to prepare.</span>"
+			return 0
+	..()
+
+#undef SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER
+
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/vox
 	name = "skipjack control console"
 	req_access = list(access_vox)

paradise.dme

@@ -355,6 +355,7 @@
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\nations\nationsdatums.dm"
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\nations\nationsprocs.dm"
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\nuclear\nuclear.dm"
+#include "code\game\gamemodes\nuclear\nuclear_challenge.dm"
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\nuclear\nuclearbomb.dm"
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\nuclear\pinpointer.dm"
 #include "code\game\gamemodes\revolution\revolution.dm"