diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
index f462050789..653e95c21e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -291,7 +291,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT | ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	force = 9
+	force = 7 //how much harm mode damage we do
+	var/stamina_damage_increment = 4 //how much extra damage do we do when in non-harm mode
 	throwforce = 10
 	damtype = STAMINA
 	attack_verb = list("whacked", "smacked", "struck")
@@ -342,17 +343,19 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 /obj/item/melee/bokken/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/sword_point)
+	if(!harm) //if initialised in non-harm mode, setup force accordingly
+		force = force + stamina_damage_increment
 
 /obj/item/melee/bokken/attack_self(mob/user)
 	harm = !harm
 	if(harm)
-		force -= 2
+		force -= stamina_damage_increment
 		damtype = BRUTE
 		attack_verb = list("bashed", "smashed", "attacked")
 		bare_wound_bonus = 15 // having your leg smacked by a wooden stick is probably not great for it if it's naked
 		wound_bonus = 0
 	else
-		force += 2
+		force += stamina_damage_increment
 		damtype = STAMINA
 		attack_verb = list("whacked", "smacked", "struck")
 		bare_wound_bonus = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_dangerous.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_dangerous.dm
index a43e3fc2ce..58cb43996d 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_dangerous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_dangerous.dm
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@
 			organic host as a home base and source of fuel. Holoparasites come in various types and share damage with their host."
 	item = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/guardian
 	cost = 15
+	limited_stock = 1 // you can only have one holopara apparently?
 	refundable = TRUE
 	cant_discount = TRUE
 	surplus = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_explosives.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_explosives.dm
index 6cc1c9fe05..f44966fb3b 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_explosives.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/uplink_explosives.dm
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@
 	item = /obj/item/cartridge/virus/syndicate
 	cost = 5
 	restricted = TRUE
+	limited_stock = 1
 
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/emp
 	name = "EMP Grenades and Implanter Kit"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13235.yml b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13235.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..ff22570b6e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13235.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: "timothyteakettle"
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - tweak: "bokken do two more stamina damage now"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13237.yml b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13237.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..db13b39aad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-13237.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+author: "Hatterhat"
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - tweak: "Traitor holoparasites can now only be bought once, because apparently you can only have one active holopara."
+  - balance: "PDA bombs can now only be bought once per uplink."