diff --git a/code/datums/outfits/jobs/science.dm b/code/datums/outfits/jobs/science.dm
index 07782df22d..f98de6ff25 100644
--- a/code/datums/outfits/jobs/science.dm
+++ b/code/datums/outfits/jobs/science.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/xenofauna
 	id_type = /obj/item/card/id/science
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/toggle/labcoat/science
-	l_ear = /obj/item/radio/headset/explorer
+	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/boots/winter
 
 /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/science/roboticist
 	name = OUTFIT_JOB_NAME("Roboticist")
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index c710298e68..a91f67d17f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -59,6 +59,8 @@
 	var/move_delay = 1
 	var/fire_sound = null // This is handled by projectile.dm's fire_sound var now, but you can override the projectile's fire_sound with this one if you want to.
 	var/fire_sound_text = "gunshot"
+	var/fire_volume_silenced = 10
+	var/fire_volume = 50
 	var/fire_anim = null
 	var/recoil = 0		//screen shake
 	var/silenced = 0
@@ -648,9 +650,9 @@
 		return
 
 	if(silenced)
-		playsound(src, shot_sound, 10, 1)
+		playsound(src, shot_sound, fire_volume_silenced, 1)
 	else
-		playsound(src, shot_sound, 50, 1)
+		playsound(src, shot_sound, fire_volume, 1)
 
 //Suicide handling.
 /obj/item/gun/var/mouthshoot = 0 //To stop people from suiciding twice... >.>
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
index db6eeed74a..eae9b8ac3e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
@@ -23,17 +23,21 @@
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/energy/phase/tranq
 	accuracy = 15
 	one_handed_penalty = 30
+	fire_volume_silenced = 5
+	fire_volume = 15
 
 /obj/item/gun/energy/phasegun/tranq_pistol
 	name = "tranquilizer pistol"
 	desc = "A niche RayZar product designed for nonlethal animal control. A specialized emitter disrupts the nervous system of the target, eventually inducing sleep. Only rated for use on wildlife."
 	icon_state = "tranq"
-	item_state = "taser"
+	item_state = "tranq"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT|SLOT_HOLSTER
 	charge_cost = 200
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/energy/phase/tranq/weak
 	one_handed_penalty = 0
+	fire_volume_silenced = 5
+	fire_volume = 15
 
 /obj/item/gun/energy/phasegun/mounted
 	self_recharge = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 2bec4ddf69..017901db19 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -300,7 +300,9 @@
 	damage = 0
 	nodamage = TRUE
 	SA_bonus_damage = 0
+	icon_state = "flight"
 	hud_state = "laser_heat"
+	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/dartgun.ogg'
 	var/tranq_duration = 30 SECONDS
 	var/tranq_delay =    10 SECONDS
 	var/tranq_delay_modifier = 0.7
diff --git a/icons/mob/back.dmi b/icons/mob/back.dmi
index 0634437e76..909f64d3d8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/back.dmi and b/icons/mob/back.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi
index 7690273a89..eba7916a17 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi b/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi
index 42aaeeb73a..994b2a9595 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/gun_energy.dmi b/icons/obj/gun_energy.dmi
index e250dc57ba..6c260ad1bf 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/gun_energy.dmi and b/icons/obj/gun_energy.dmi differ
diff --git a/sound/weapons/dartgun.ogg b/sound/weapons/dartgun.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..99a5465d16
Binary files /dev/null and b/sound/weapons/dartgun.ogg differ