diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/captain.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/captain.dm
index 596f078eca9..4c9c3b5822c 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/captain.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/captain.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,10 @@ var/datum/announcement/minor/captain_announcement = new(do_newscast = 1)
 	economic_modifier = 20
 
 	minimum_character_age = 25
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	ideal_character_age = 70 // Old geezer captains ftw
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 55) /// Vatborn live shorter, no other race eligible for captain besides human/skrell 
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI, SPECIES_TAJ, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "mechanical", "digital")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/captain
 	job_description = "The Site Manager manages the other Command Staff, and through them the rest of the station. Though they have access to everything, \
@@ -31,6 +34,7 @@ var/datum/announcement/minor/captain_announcement = new(do_newscast = 1)
 						have an understanding of Standard Operating Procedure, and is subject to it, and legal action, in the same way as every other crew member."
 	alt_titles = list("Overseer"= /datum/alt_title/overseer)
 
+
 /*
 /datum/job/captain/equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	. = ..()
@@ -66,7 +70,10 @@ var/datum/announcement/minor/captain_announcement = new(do_newscast = 1)
 	economic_modifier = 10
 
 	minimum_character_age = 25
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 70, SPECIES_TESHARI = 20, "mechanical" = 10, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	ideal_character_age = 50
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 140, SPECIES_TESHARI = 27, "mechanical" = 20, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 20)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital", SPECIES_DIONA)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/hop
 	job_description = "The Head of Personnel manages the Service department, the Exploration team, and most other civilians. They also \
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
index febbd265b29..b80257fee53 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@
 	economic_modifier = 5
 	access = list(access_maint_tunnels, access_mailsorting, access_cargo, access_cargo_bot, access_qm, access_mining, access_mining_station)
 	minimal_access = list(access_maint_tunnels, access_mailsorting, access_cargo, access_cargo_bot, access_qm, access_mining, access_mining_station)
+	banned_job_species = list("digital", SPECIES_PROMETHEAN)
 
 	ideal_character_age = 40
 
@@ -231,6 +232,7 @@
 	access = list(access_lawyer, access_sec_doors, access_maint_tunnels, access_heads)
 	minimal_access = list(access_lawyer, access_sec_doors, access_heads)
 	minimal_player_age = 7
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_UNATHI, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/internal_affairs_agent
 	job_description = "An Internal Affairs Agent makes sure that the crew is following Standard Operating Procedure. They also \
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
index ae937d106b3..dd856bc6151 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,10 @@
 	economic_modifier = 10
 
 	minimum_character_age = 25
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 70, "mechanical" = 10, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	ideal_character_age = 50
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 140, "mechanical" = 20, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 20)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital")
 
 
 	access = list(access_engine, access_engine_equip, access_tech_storage, access_maint_tunnels,
@@ -55,6 +58,7 @@
 						"Engine Technician" = /datum/alt_title/engine_tech, "Electrician" = /datum/alt_title/electrician)
 
 	minimal_player_age = 3
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/engineering/engineer
 	job_description = "An Engineer keeps the station running. They repair damages, keep the atmosphere stable, and ensure that power is being \
@@ -94,6 +98,7 @@
 	minimal_access = list(access_eva, access_engine, access_atmospherics, access_maint_tunnels, access_emergency_storage, access_construction, access_external_airlocks)
 
 	minimal_player_age = 3
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/engineering/atmos
 	job_description = "An Atmospheric Technician is primarily concerned with keeping the station's atmosphere breathable. They are expected to have a good \
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
index a1ca7564624..ab0bd5cd88d 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,10 @@
 	var/department_accounts = null        // Which department accounts should people with this position be given the pin for?
 	var/assignable = TRUE                 // Should it show up on things like the ID computer?
 	var/minimum_character_age = 0
+	var/list/min_age_by_species = null
 	var/ideal_character_age = 30
+	var/list/ideal_age_by_species = null
+	var/list/banned_job_species = null
 	var/has_headset = TRUE                //Do people with this job need to be given headsets and told how to use them?  E.g. Cyborgs don't.
 
 	var/account_allowed = 1				  // Does this job type come with a station account?
@@ -158,4 +161,20 @@
 	if(mannequin.back)
 		var/obj/O = mannequin.back
 		mannequin.drop_from_inventory(O)
-		qdel(O)
\ No newline at end of file
+		qdel(O)
+
+///Assigns minimum age by race & brain type. Code says Positronic = mechanical and Drone = digital because nothing can be simple.
+///Will first check based on brain type, then based on species.
+/datum/job/proc/get_min_age(species_name, brain_type)
+    return (brain_type && LAZYACCESS(min_age_by_species, brain_type)) || LAZYACCESS(min_age_by_species, species_name) || minimum_character_age
+
+/datum/job/proc/get_ideal_age(species_name, brain_type)
+	return (brain_type && LAZYACCESS(ideal_age_by_species, brain_type)) || LAZYACCESS(ideal_age_by_species, brain_type) || ideal_character_age
+
+/datum/job/proc/is_species_banned(species_name, brain_type)
+	if(banned_job_species == null)
+		return
+	if(species_name in banned_job_species)
+		return TRUE
+	if(brain_type in banned_job_species)
+		return TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
index e74b0798b6a..6413e050f74 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
@@ -23,8 +23,11 @@
 			access_keycard_auth, access_sec_doors, access_psychiatrist, access_eva, access_external_airlocks, access_maint_tunnels)
 
 	minimum_character_age = 25
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 70, "mechanical" = 10, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	minimal_player_age = 10
 	ideal_character_age = 50
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 140, "mechanical" = 20, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 20)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/medical/cmo
 	job_description = "The CMO manages the Medical department and is a position requiring experience and skill; their goal is to ensure that their \
@@ -58,6 +61,8 @@
 					"Nurse" = /datum/alt_title/nurse,
 					"Virologist" = /datum/alt_title/virologist)
 
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 3)
+
 //Medical Doctor Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/surgeon
 	title = "Surgeon"
@@ -103,6 +108,7 @@
 	access = list(access_medical, access_medical_equip, access_morgue, access_surgery, access_chemistry, access_virology, access_genetics)
 	minimal_access = list(access_medical, access_medical_equip, access_chemistry)
 	minimal_player_age = 3
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 3)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/medical/chemist
 	job_description = "A Chemist produces and maintains a stock of basic to advanced chemicals for medical and occasionally research use. \
@@ -157,6 +163,7 @@
 	job_description = "A Psychiatrist provides mental health services to crew members in need. They may also be called upon to determine whatever \
 					ails the mentally unwell, frequently under Security supervision. They understand the effects of various psychoactive drugs."
 	alt_titles = list("Psychologist" = /datum/alt_title/psychologist)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_DIONA)
 
 //Psychiatrist Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/psychologist
@@ -185,6 +192,9 @@
 	job_description = "A Paramedic is primarily concerned with the recovery of patients who are unable to make it to the Medical Department on their own. \
 						They may also be called upon to keep patients stable when Medical is busy or understaffed."
 	alt_titles = list("Emergency Medical Technician" = /datum/alt_title/emt)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_DIONA)
+
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
 
 // Paramedic Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/emt
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/science.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/science.dm
index 79d1be6c3bf..7de947545d2 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/science.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/science.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,10 @@
 
 	minimum_character_age = 25
 	minimal_player_age = 14
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 70, "mechanical" = 10, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	ideal_character_age = 50
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_UNATHI = 140, "mechanical" = 20, SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 20)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/science/rd
 	job_description = "The Research Director manages and maintains the Research department. They are required to ensure the safety of the entire crew, \
@@ -35,6 +38,7 @@
 						are encouraged to allow their staff to perform their own duties."
 	alt_titles = list("Research Supervisor" = /datum/alt_title/research_supervisor)
 
+
 // Research Director Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/research_supervisor
 	title = "Research Supervisor"
@@ -55,6 +59,8 @@
 	economic_modifier = 7
 	access = list(access_robotics, access_tox, access_tox_storage, access_research, access_xenobiology, access_xenoarch)
 	minimal_access = list(access_tox, access_tox_storage, access_research, access_xenoarch)
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
+	banned_job_species = list("digital")
 
 	minimal_player_age = 14
 
@@ -98,8 +104,10 @@
 	economic_modifier = 7
 	access = list(access_robotics, access_tox, access_tox_storage, access_research, access_xenobiology, access_hydroponics)
 	minimal_access = list(access_research, access_xenobiology, access_hydroponics, access_tox_storage)
+	banned_job_species = list("digital")
 
 	minimal_player_age = 14
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/science/xenobiologist
 	job_description = "A Xenobiologist studies esoteric lifeforms, usually in the relative safety of their lab. They attempt to find ways to benefit \
@@ -131,6 +139,8 @@ VR edit end*/
 	access = list(access_robotics, access_tox, access_tox_storage, access_tech_storage, access_morgue, access_research) //As a job that handles so many corpses, it makes sense for them to have morgue access.
 	minimal_access = list(access_robotics, access_tech_storage, access_morgue, access_research) //As a job that handles so many corpses, it makes sense for them to have morgue access.
 	minimal_player_age = 7
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
+	banned_job_species = list("digital")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/science/roboticist
 	job_description = "A Roboticist maintains and repairs the station's synthetics, including crew with prosthetic limbs. \
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
index 631b81e16ea..fee0e9fa8ea 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,11 @@
 			            access_research, access_engine, access_mining, access_medical, access_construction, access_mailsorting,
 			            access_heads, access_hos, access_RC_announce, access_keycard_auth, access_gateway, access_external_airlocks)
 	minimum_character_age = 25
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 12)
 	minimal_player_age = 14
+	ideal_character_age = 50
+	ideal_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_HUMAN_VATBORN = 20)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_ZADDAT, "digital", SPECIES_UNATHI, "mechanical")
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/security/hos
 	job_description = "	The Head of Security manages the Security Department, keeping the station safe and making sure the rules are followed. They are expected to \
@@ -32,6 +36,7 @@
 						perform the duties of absent Security roles, such as distributing gear from the Armory."
 	alt_titles = list("Security Commander" = /datum/alt_title/sec_commander, "Chief of Security" = /datum/alt_title/sec_chief)
 
+
 // Head of Security Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/sec_commander
 	title = "Security Commander"
@@ -57,6 +62,7 @@
 	access = list(access_security, access_eva, access_sec_doors, access_brig, access_armory, access_maint_tunnels, access_morgue, access_external_airlocks)
 	minimal_access = list(access_security, access_eva, access_sec_doors, access_brig, access_armory, access_maint_tunnels, access_external_airlocks)
 	minimal_player_age = 5
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_ZADDAT, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/security/warden
 	job_description = "The Warden watches over the physical Security Department, making sure the Brig and Armoury are secure and in order at all times. They oversee \
@@ -81,6 +87,7 @@
 	minimal_access = list(access_security, access_sec_doors, access_forensics_lockers, access_morgue, access_maint_tunnels, access_eva, access_external_airlocks)
 	economic_modifier = 5
 	minimal_player_age = 3
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_ZADDAT, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN, SPECIES_DIONA)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/security/detective
 	job_description = "A Detective works to help Security find criminals who have not properly been identified, through interviews and forensic work. \
@@ -110,6 +117,7 @@
 	access = list(access_security, access_eva, access_sec_doors, access_brig, access_maint_tunnels, access_morgue, access_external_airlocks)
 	minimal_access = list(access_security, access_eva, access_sec_doors, access_brig, access_maint_tunnels, access_external_airlocks)
 	minimal_player_age = 3
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_ZADDAT, SPECIES_TESHARI, SPECIES_DIONA)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/security/officer
 	job_description = "A Security Officer is concerned with maintaining the safety and security of the station as a whole, dealing with external threats and \
@@ -117,6 +125,8 @@
 						No one is above the Law, not Security or Command."
 	alt_titles = list("Junior Officer" = /datum/alt_title/junior_officer)
 
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 3)
+
 // Security Officer Alt Titles
 /datum/alt_title/junior_officer
 	title = "Junior Officer"
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
index 2e45691570e..b2d3b35fd3a 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job_controller.dm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 		var/datum/job/job = GetJob(rank)
 		if(!job)
 			return 0
-		if(job.minimum_character_age && (player.client.prefs.age < job.minimum_character_age))
+		if((job.minimum_character_age || job.min_age_by_species) && (player.client.prefs.age < job.get_min_age(player.client.prefs.species, player.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])))
 			return 0
 		if(jobban_isbanned(player, rank))
 			return 0
@@ -97,9 +97,10 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 		if(!job.player_old_enough(player.client))
 			Debug("FOC player not old enough, Player: [player]")
 			continue
-		if(job.minimum_character_age && (player.client.prefs.age < job.minimum_character_age))
+		if(job.minimum_character_age && (player.client.prefs.age < job.get_min_age(player.client.prefs.species, player.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])))
 			Debug("FOC character not old enough, Player: [player]")
 			continue
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 		//VOREStation Code Start
 		if(!job.player_has_enough_playtime(player.client))
 			Debug("FOC character not enough playtime, Player: [player]")
@@ -108,6 +109,11 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 			Debug("FOC is_job_whitelisted failed, Player: [player]")
 			continue
 		//VOREStation Code End
+=======
+		if(job.is_species_banned(player.client.prefs.species, player.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"]) == TRUE)
+			Debug("FOC character species invalid for job, Player: [player]")
+			continue
+>>>>>>> 67849757c8f... Merge pull request #8253 from Schnayy/ageupdates
 		if(flag && !(player.client.prefs.be_special & flag))
 			Debug("FOC flag failed, Player: [player], Flag: [flag], ")
 			continue
@@ -122,7 +128,10 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 		if(!job)
 			continue
 
-		if(job.minimum_character_age && (player.client.prefs.age < job.minimum_character_age))
+		if((job.minimum_character_age || job.min_age_by_species) && (player.client.prefs.age < job.get_min_age(player.client.prefs.species, player.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])))
+			continue
+
+		if(job.is_species_banned(player.client.prefs.species, player.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"]) == TRUE)
 			continue
 
 		if(istype(job, GetJob(USELESS_JOB))) // We don't want to give him assistant, that's boring! //VOREStation Edit - Visitor not Assistant
@@ -180,20 +189,18 @@ var/global/datum/controller/occupations/job_master
 				if(!V.client) continue
 				var/age = V.client.prefs.age
 
-				if(age < job.minimum_character_age) // Nope.
+				if(age < job.get_min_age(V.client.prefs.species, V.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])) // Nope.
 					continue
 
-				switch(age)
-					if(job.minimum_character_age to (job.minimum_character_age+10))
-						weightedCandidates[V] = 3 // Still a bit young.
-					if((job.minimum_character_age+10) to (job.ideal_character_age-10))
-						weightedCandidates[V] = 6 // Better.
-					if((job.ideal_character_age-10) to (job.ideal_character_age+10))
-						weightedCandidates[V] = 10 // Great.
-					if((job.ideal_character_age+10) to (job.ideal_character_age+20))
-						weightedCandidates[V] = 6 // Still good.
-					if((job.ideal_character_age+20) to INFINITY)
-						weightedCandidates[V] = 3 // Geezer.
+				var/idealage = job.get_ideal_age(V.client.prefs.species, V.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])
+				var/agediff = abs(idealage - age) // Compute the absolute difference in age from target
+				switch(agediff) /// If the math sucks, it's because I almost failed algebra in high school.
+					if(20 to INFINITY)
+						weightedCandidates[V] = 3 // Too far off
+					if(10 to 20)
+						weightedCandidates[V] = 6 // Nearer the mark, but not quite
+					if(0 to 10)
+						weightedCandidates[V] = 10 // On the mark
 					else
 						// If there's ABSOLUTELY NOBODY ELSE
 						if(candidates.len == 1) weightedCandidates[V] = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/occupation/occupation.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/occupation/occupation.dm
index 116bd1a9ad8..6600aedcf6f 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/occupation/occupation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/occupation/occupation.dm
@@ -139,6 +139,7 @@
 			var/available_in_days = job.available_in_days(user.client)
 			. += "<del>[rank]</del></td></a><td> \[IN [(available_in_days)] DAYS]</td></tr>"
 			continue
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 		//VOREStation Add
 		if(!job.player_has_enough_playtime(user.client))
 			var/available_in_hours = job.available_in_playhours(user.client)
@@ -150,6 +151,13 @@
 		//VOREStation Add End
 		if(job.minimum_character_age && user.client && (user.client.prefs.age < job.minimum_character_age))
 			. += "<del>[rank]</del></td></a><td> \[MINIMUM CHARACTER AGE: [job.minimum_character_age]]</td></tr>"
+=======
+		if(job.is_species_banned(user.client.prefs.species, user.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"]) == TRUE)
+			. += "<del>[rank]</del></td></a><td> \[THIS RACE/BRAIN TYPE CANNOT TAKE THIS ROLE.\]</td></tr>"
+			continue
+		if((job.minimum_character_age || job.min_age_by_species) && user.client && (user.client.prefs.age < job.get_min_age(user.client.prefs.species, user.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])))
+			. += "<del>[rank]</del></td></a><td> \[MINIMUM CHARACTER AGE FOR SELECTED RACE/BRAIN TYPE: [job.get_min_age(user.client.prefs.species, user.client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])]\]</td></tr>"
+>>>>>>> 67849757c8f... Merge pull request #8253 from Schnayy/ageupdates
 			continue
 		if((pref.job_civilian_low & ASSISTANT) && job.type != /datum/job/assistant)
 			. += "<font color=grey>[rank]</font></a></td><td></td></tr>"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/prometheans.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/prometheans.dm
index ef841a3baba..b1c468dac70 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/prometheans.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/prometheans.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ var/datum/species/shapeshifter/promethean/prometheans
 	female_cough_sounds = list('sound/effects/slime_squish.ogg')
 
 	min_age =		1
-	max_age =		10
+	max_age =		16
 
 	economic_modifier = 3
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
index 0dcbf617e50..f3683f6ca4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@
 	for(var/datum/job/job in job_master.occupations)
 		if(job && IsJobAvailable(job.title))
 			// Checks for jobs with minimum age requirements
-			if(job.minimum_character_age && (client.prefs.age < job.minimum_character_age))
+			if((job.minimum_character_age || job.min_age_by_species) && (client.prefs.age < job.get_min_age(client.prefs.species, client.prefs.organ_data["brain"])))
 				continue
 			// Checks for jobs set to "Never" in preferences	//TODO: Figure out a better way to check for this
 			if(!(client.prefs.GetJobDepartment(job, 1) & job.flag))
diff --git a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_jobs.dm b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_jobs.dm
index 0903a3ac3dc..2f379dcb2e5 100644
--- a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_jobs.dm
+++ b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_jobs.dm
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ var/const/access_explorer = 43
 	economic_modifier = 4
 	access = list(access_explorer, access_research)
 	minimal_access = list(access_explorer, access_research)
+	banned_job_species = list(SPECIES_ZADDAT)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/explorer2
 	job_description = "An Explorer searches for interesting things on the surface of Sif, and returns them to the station."
@@ -108,6 +109,7 @@ var/const/access_explorer = 43
 	economic_modifier = 4
 	access = list(access_medical, access_medical_equip, access_morgue, access_surgery, access_chemistry, access_virology, access_eva, access_maint_tunnels, access_external_airlocks, access_psychiatrist, access_explorer)
 	minimal_access = list(access_medical, access_medical_equip, access_morgue, access_explorer)
+	min_age_by_species = list(SPECIES_PROMETHEAN = 2)
 
 	outfit_type = /decl/hierarchy/outfit/job/medical/sar
 	job_description = "A Search and Rescue operative recovers individuals who are injured or dead on the surface of Sif."
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