diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index 0599e52a73..fc8fd65a06 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 	name = "scatter laser shell"
 	desc = "An advanced shotgun shell that uses a micro laser to replicate the effects of a scatter laser weapon in a ballistic package."
 	icon_state = "lshell"
-	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/weak
+	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/scatter
 	pellets = 6
 	variance = 35
 
@@ -130,12 +130,16 @@
 	ENABLE_BITFIELD(reagents.reagents_holder_flags, NO_REACT)
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/dart/bioterror
-	desc = "A shotgun dart filled with deadly toxins."
+	desc = "A shotgun dart filled with an obscene amount of lethal reagents. God help whoever is shot with this."
+	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/dart/piercing
+	reagent_amount = 50
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/dart/bioterror/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
-	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/fentanyl, 6)
-	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/spore, 6)
-	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/mutetoxin, 6) //;HELP OPS IN MAINT
-	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/coniine, 6)
-	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/sodium_thiopental, 6)
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/amanitin, 12) //for a nasty surprise after you get shot and somehow escape and don't think to quickly purge, and even shock those who are loaded up on purging agents
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/chloralhydrate, 6)
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/mutetoxin, 6) //;HELPIES OPS IN MAINT
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/impedrezene, 6)
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/acid/fluacid, 5) //this and the acid equal about 25ish burn, not counting the minute toxin damage dealt by their metabolism, this makes each dart about as lethal as a stechkin shot in upfront damage
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/toxin/acid, 5)
+	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/consumable/frostoil, 10) //tempgun slowdown goes both ways and adds to the burn
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 389bf84904..ee081d57d6 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/scatter
 	name = "laser pellet"
 	icon_state = "scatterlaser"
-	damage = 5
+	damage = 12.5
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/xray
 	name = "\improper X-ray beam"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm
index b5a9eb8d69..06d94414be 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/dart_syringe.dm
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@
 	reagents.handle_reactions()
 	return BULLET_ACT_HIT
 
+/obj/item/projectile/bullet/dart/piercing
+	piercing = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/dart/metalfoam/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/aluminium, 15)
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_ammo.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_ammo.dm
index 911aa1a32e..15bb47af91 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_ammo.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_ammo.dm
@@ -56,6 +56,13 @@
 	item = /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/syndie/ammo/shotgun
 	cost = 12
 
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/bioterror
+	name = "12g Bioterror Dart Drum"
+	desc = "An additional 8-round bioterror dart magazine for use with the Bulldog shotgun. \
+			Pierces armor and injects are horrid cocktail of death into your target. Be careful about friendly fire."
+	cost = 6 //legacy price
+	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/bioterror
+
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/buck
 	name = "12g Buckshot Drum"
 	desc = "An additional 8-round buckshot magazine for use with the Bulldog shotgun. Front towards enemy."
@@ -66,20 +73,12 @@
 	desc = "An alternative 8-round dragon's breath magazine for use in the Bulldog shotgun. \
 			'I'm a fire starter, twisted fire starter!'"
 	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/dragon
-	include_modes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/meteor
 	name = "12g Meteorslug Shells"
 	desc = "An alternative 8-round meteorslug magazine for use in the Bulldog shotgun. \
 			Great for blasting airlocks off their frames and knocking down enemies."
 	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/meteor
-	include_modes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
-
-/datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/scatter
-	name = "12g Scatter Laser shot Slugs"
-	desc = "An alternative 8-round Scatter Laser Shot magazine for use in the Bulldog shotgun."
-	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/scatter
-	cost = 4 // most armor has less laser protection then bullet
 
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/slug
 	name = "12g Slug Drum"
@@ -93,7 +92,6 @@
 	desc = "An alternative 8-round stun slug magazine for use with the Bulldog shotgun. \
 			Saying that they're completely non-lethal would be lying."
 	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/stun
-	include_modes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo/revolver
 	name = ".357 Speed Loader"