diff --git a/code/datums/ghost_query.dm b/code/datums/ghost_query.dm
index 25fcbd6c7bd..c06013105a2 100644
--- a/code/datums/ghost_query.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ghost_query.dm
@@ -92,6 +92,13 @@
 	question = "An Alien has just been created on the facility.  Would you like to play as them?"
 	be_special_flag = BE_ALIEN
 
+/datum/ghost_query/syndicate_drone
+	role_name = "Mercenary Drone"
+	question = "A team of dubious mercenaries have purchased a powerful drone, and they are attempting to activate it.  Would you like to play as the drone?"
+	be_special_flag = BE_AI
+	check_bans = list("AI", "Cyborg", "Syndicate")
+	cutoff_number = 1
+
 // Surface stuff.
 /datum/ghost_query/lost_drone
 	role_name = "Lost Drone"
diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/backup.dm b/code/datums/uplink/backup.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..40f2a468f67
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/backup.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+/*********
+* Back up *
+**********/
+/datum/uplink_item/item/backup
+	category = /datum/uplink_category/backup
+	blacklisted = 1
+
+/datum/uplink_item/item/backup/syndicate_drone_protector
+	name = "Drone (Protector)"
+	desc = "A miniature teleport which will bring a powerful and loyal drone to you.  \
+	This type comes with a directional shield projector, a supressive fire energy weapon, \
+	a stunbaton, handcuffs, an agent ID, energy sword, pinpointer, and a jetpack."
+	item_cost = DEFAULT_TELECRYSTAL_AMOUNT * 1.5
+	antag_roles = list("mercenary")
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/protector
+
+/datum/uplink_item/item/backup/syndicate_drone_combat_medic
+	name = "Drone (Combat Medic)"
+	desc = "A miniature teleport which will bring a powerful and loyal drone to you.  \
+	This type comes with standard medical equipment, full set of surgery tools, \
+	a powerful hypospray that can create many potent chemicals, an agent ID, energy \
+	sword, pinpointer, and a jetpack."
+	item_cost = DEFAULT_TELECRYSTAL_AMOUNT * 1.5
+	antag_roles = list("mercenary")
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/combat_medic
+
+/datum/uplink_item/item/backup/syndicate_drone_mechanist
+	name = "Drone (Mechanist)"
+	desc = "A miniature teleport which will bring a powerful and loyal drone to you.  \
+	This type comes with a full set of tools, an RCD, the ability to unlock other bound synthetics, \
+	a cryptographic sequencer, an AI detector, the ability to analyze and repair full-body prosthetics, \
+	a set of construction materials, an ionic rapier, an agent ID, energy sword, pinpointer, and a jetpack."
+	item_cost = DEFAULT_TELECRYSTAL_AMOUNT * 1.5
+	antag_roles = list("mercenary")
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/mechanist
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/uplink_categories.dm b/code/datums/uplink/uplink_categories.dm
index 7c65747f0b6..27760855947 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/uplink_categories.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/uplink_categories.dm
@@ -49,4 +49,7 @@ datum/uplink_category/ammunition
 	name = "Highly Visible and Dangerous Weapons"
 
 /datum/uplink_category/telecrystals
-	name = "Telecrystals"
\ No newline at end of file
+	name = "Telecrystals"
+
+/datum/uplink_category/backup
+	name = "Backup"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
index 5d67b6eece4..f47e04bbb06 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
@@ -263,3 +263,57 @@
 				icon_state = "pinonfar"
 
 	spawn(5) .()
+
+
+// This one only points to the ship.  Useful if there is no nuking to occur today.
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle
+	var/shuttle_comp_id = null
+	var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle_control/our_shuttle = null
+
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
+	if(!active)
+		active = TRUE
+		find_shuttle()
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Shuttle Locator active.</span>")
+	else
+		active = FALSE
+		icon_state = "pinoff"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You deactivate the pinpointer.</span>")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle/proc/find_shuttle()
+	if(!active)
+		return
+
+	if(!our_shuttle)
+		for(var/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle_control/S in machines)
+			if(S.shuttle_tag == shuttle_comp_id) // Shuttle tags are used so that it will work if the computer path changes, as it does on the southern cross map.
+				our_shuttle = S
+				break
+
+		if(!our_shuttle)
+			icon_state = "pinonnull"
+			return
+
+	if(loc.z != our_shuttle.z)	//If you are on a different z-level from the shuttle
+		icon_state = "pinonnull"
+	else
+		set_dir(get_dir(src, our_shuttle))
+		switch(get_dist(src, our_shuttle))
+			if(0)
+				icon_state = "pinondirect"
+			if(1 to 8)
+				icon_state = "pinonclose"
+			if(9 to 16)
+				icon_state = "pinonmedium"
+			if(16 to INFINITY)
+				icon_state = "pinonfar"
+
+	spawn(5)
+		.()
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle/merc
+	shuttle_comp_id = "Mercenary"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle/heist
+	shuttle_comp_id = "Skipjack"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/assistance/assistance.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/assistance/assistance.dm
index db9e98a2661..0e550a08b20 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/assistance/assistance.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/assistance/assistance.dm
@@ -10,90 +10,6 @@
 	cost = 300
 	obj_path = /obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice
 
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner
-	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
-	var/used = 0
-	var/ghost_query_type = null
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/equip_antag(mob/target)
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/request_player()
-	if(!ghost_query_type)
-		return
-
-	var/datum/ghost_query/Q = new ghost_query_type()
-	var/list/winner = Q.query()
-	if(winner.len)
-		var/mob/observer/dead/D = winner[1]
-		spawn_antag(D.client, get_turf(src))
-	else
-		reset_search()
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/reset_search()
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice
-	name = "apprentice teleporter"
-	desc = "A teleportation device, which will bring a less potent manipulator of space to you."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
-	icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
-	ghost_query_type = /datum/ghost_query/apprentice
-	var/searching = 0
-	var/datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread/sparks
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/New()
-	..()
-	sparks = new /datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread()
-	sparks.set_up(5, 0, src)
-	sparks.attach(loc)
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/Destroy()
-	qdel(sparks)
-	return ..()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/attack_self(mob/user)
-	user << "<span class='notice'>Teleporter attempting to lock on to your apprentice.</span>"
-	request_player()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/request_player()
-	searching = 1
-	icon_state = "oldshieldon"
-	..()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/reset_search()
-	searching = 0
-	if(!used)
-		icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
-		visible_message("<span class='warning'>The teleporter failed to find the apprentice.  Perhaps another attempt could be made later?</span>")
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
-	sparks.start()
-	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = new/mob/living/carbon/human(T)
-	C.prefs.copy_to(H)
-	H.key = C.key
-
-	H << "<b>You are the Technomancer's apprentice!  Your goal is to assist them in their mission at the [station_name()].</b>"
-	H << "<b>Your service has not gone unrewarded, however. Studying under them, you have learned how to use a Manipulation Core \
-	of your own.  You also have a catalog, to purchase your own functions and equipment as you see fit.</b>"
-	H << "<b>It would be wise to speak to your master, and learn what their plans are for today.</b>"
-
-	spawn(1)
-		technomancers.add_antagonist(H.mind, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0)
-		equip_antag(H)
-		used = 1
-		qdel(src)
-
-
-/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/equip_antag(mob/technomancer_mob)
-	var/datum/antagonist/technomancer/antag_datum = all_antag_types[MODE_TECHNOMANCER]
-	antag_datum.equip_apprentice(technomancer_mob)
-
-
 /*
 // For when no one wants to play support.
 /datum/technomancer/assistance/golem
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/antag_spawners.dm b/code/game/objects/items/antag_spawners.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..ce358bc1ee2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/antag_spawners.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
+	var/used = 0
+	var/ghost_query_type = null
+	var/searching = FALSE
+	var/datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread/sparks
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/New()
+	..()
+	sparks = new /datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread()
+	sparks.set_up(5, 0, src)
+	sparks.attach(loc)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/Destroy()
+	qdel(sparks)
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/equip_antag(mob/target)
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/request_player()
+	if(!ghost_query_type)
+		return
+	if(searching)
+		return // Already searching.
+	searching = TRUE
+
+	var/datum/ghost_query/Q = new ghost_query_type()
+	var/list/winner = Q.query()
+	if(winner.len)
+		var/mob/observer/dead/D = winner[1]
+		spawn_antag(D.client, get_turf(src))
+	else
+		reset_search()
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/proc/reset_search()
+	searching = FALSE
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice
+	name = "apprentice teleporter"
+	desc = "A teleportation device, which will bring a less potent manipulator of space to you."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
+	icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
+	ghost_query_type = /datum/ghost_query/apprentice
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/attack_self(mob/user)
+	user << "<span class='notice'>Teleporter attempting to lock on to your apprentice.</span>"
+	request_player()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/request_player()
+	icon_state = "oldshieldon"
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/reset_search()
+	..()
+	if(!used)
+		icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
+		visible_message("<span class='warning'>The teleporter failed to find the apprentice.  Perhaps another attempt could be made later?</span>")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
+	sparks.start()
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = new/mob/living/carbon/human(T)
+	C.prefs.copy_to(H)
+	H.key = C.key
+
+	H << "<b>You are the Technomancer's apprentice!  Your goal is to assist them in their mission at the [station_name()].</b>"
+	H << "<b>Your service has not gone unrewarded, however. Studying under them, you have learned how to use a Manipulation Core \
+	of your own.  You also have a catalog, to purchase your own functions and equipment as you see fit.</b>"
+	H << "<b>It would be wise to speak to your master, and learn what their plans are for today.</b>"
+
+	spawn(1)
+		technomancers.add_antagonist(H.mind, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0)
+		equip_antag(H)
+		used = 1
+		qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/technomancer_apprentice/equip_antag(mob/technomancer_mob)
+	var/datum/antagonist/technomancer/antag_datum = all_antag_types[MODE_TECHNOMANCER]
+	antag_datum.equip_apprentice(technomancer_mob)
+
+
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone
+	name = "drone teleporter"
+	desc = "A teleportation device, which will bring a powerful and loyal drone to you."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
+	icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
+	ghost_query_type = /datum/ghost_query/syndicate_drone
+	var/drone_type = null
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/attack_self(mob/user)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Teleporter attempting to lock on to an available unit.</span>")
+	request_player()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/request_player()
+	icon_state = "oldshieldon"
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/reset_search()
+	..()
+	if(!used)
+		icon_state = "oldshieldoff"
+		visible_message("<span class='warning'>The teleporter failed to find any available.  Perhaps another attempt could be made later?</span>")
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T)
+	sparks.start()
+	var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = new drone_type(T)
+
+	// Put this text here before ckey change so that their laws are shown below it, since borg login() shows it.
+	to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You are a <b>Mercenary Drone</b>, activated to serve your team.</span>")
+	to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'><b>Be sure to examine your currently loaded lawset closely.</b>  It would be wise \
+	to speak with your team, and learn what their plan is for today.</span>")
+
+	R.key = C.key
+//	R.Namepick() // Apparnetly making someone a merc lets them pick a name, so this isn't needed.
+
+	spawn(1)
+		mercs.add_antagonist(R.mind, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE)
+		//add_antagonist(var/datum/mind/player, var/ignore_role, var/do_not_equip, var/move_to_spawn, var/do_not_announce, var/preserve_appearance)
+		qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/protector
+	drone_type = /mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/protector
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/combat_medic
+	drone_type = /mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/combat_medic
+
+/obj/item/weapon/antag_spawner/syndicate_drone/mechanist
+	drone_type = /mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/mechanist
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
index b9b8af0c0df..e58f363bc15 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
@@ -542,6 +542,13 @@
 		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = src.loc
 		return (R.cell && R.cell.checked_use(charge_amt))
 
+/obj/item/weapon/shockpaddles/robot/combat
+	name = "combat defibrillator paddles"
+	desc = "A pair of advanced shockpaddles powered by a robot's internal power cell, able to penetrate thick clothing.  This version \
+	appears to be optimized for combat situations, foregoing the safety inhabitors in favor of a faster charging time."
+	safety = 0
+	chargetime = (1 SECONDS)
+
 /*
 	Shockpaddles that are linked to a base unit
 */
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RCD.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RCD.dm
index d79f584e2f2..733afcfbcab 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RCD.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RCD.dm
@@ -178,6 +178,9 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/rcd/borg
 	canRwall = 1
 
+/obj/item/weapon/rcd/borg/lesser
+	canRwall = FALSE
+
 /obj/item/weapon/rcd/borg/useResource(var/amount, var/mob/user)
 	if(isrobot(user))
 		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = user
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index 3cd3d0c96e1..1ea7c154644 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -1241,7 +1241,7 @@
 		W.message = message
 		W.add_fingerprint(src)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/can_inject(var/mob/user, var/error_msg, var/target_zone)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/can_inject(var/mob/user, var/error_msg, var/target_zone, var/ignore_thickness = FALSE)
 	. = 1
 
 	if(!target_zone)
@@ -1261,10 +1261,10 @@
 	else
 		switch(target_zone)
 			if(BP_HEAD)
-				if(head && head.item_flags & THICKMATERIAL)
+				if(head && (head.item_flags & THICKMATERIAL) && !ignore_thickness)
 					. = 0
 			else
-				if(wear_suit && wear_suit.item_flags & THICKMATERIAL)
+				if(wear_suit && (wear_suit.item_flags & THICKMATERIAL) && !ignore_thickness)
 					. = 0
 	if(!. && error_msg && user)
 		if(!fail_msg)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
index 2def8149ffd..f769cb29ab2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
@@ -26,12 +26,13 @@
 				)
 	var/id
 
+// All syndie modules get these, and the base borg items (flash, crowbar, etc).
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/New(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R)
 	..()
 	loc = R
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/shuttle/merc(src)
 	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword(src)
-	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/pulse_rifle/destroyer(src)
-	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/card/emag(src)
+
 	var/jetpack = new/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/carbondioxide(src)
 	src.modules += jetpack
 	R.internals = jetpack
@@ -43,3 +44,141 @@
 	src.modules -= id
 	id = null
 	return ..()
+
+// Gets a big shield and a gun that shoots really fast to scare the opposing force.
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/protector
+	name = "protector robot module"
+	sprites = list(
+		"Cerberus - Treaded" = "syndie_treadhound",
+		"Cerberus" = "syndie_bloodhound",
+		"Ares" = "squats",
+		"XI-ALP" = "syndi-heavy"
+		)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/protector/New(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R)
+	..()
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/shield_projector/rectangle/weak(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/dakkalaser(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/handcuffs/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/melee/baton/robot(src)
+
+// 95% engi-borg and 15% roboticist.
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/mechanist
+	name = "mechanist robot module"
+	sprites = list(
+		"XI-GUS" = "spidersyndi",
+		"WTOperator" = "sleekhos"
+		)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/mechanist/New(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R)
+	..()
+	// General engineering/hacking.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/borg/sight/meson(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/electric/mounted/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/screwdriver/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/wrench/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/wirecutters/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/device/multitool/ai_detector(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/plasmacutter(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/rcd/borg/lesser(src) // Can't eat rwalls to prevent AI core cheese.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword/ionic_rapier(src)
+
+	// FBP repair.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/device/robotanalyzer(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/shockpaddles/robot/jumper(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/gripper/no_use/organ/robotics(src)
+
+	// Hacking other things.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/card/robot(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/card/emag(src)
+
+	// Materials.
+	var/datum/matter_synth/nanite = new /datum/matter_synth/nanite(10000)
+	synths += nanite
+	var/datum/matter_synth/wire = new /datum/matter_synth/wire()
+	synths += wire
+	var/datum/matter_synth/metal = new /datum/matter_synth/metal(40000)
+	synths += metal
+	var/datum/matter_synth/glass = new /datum/matter_synth/glass(40000)
+	synths += glass
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/nanopaste/N = new /obj/item/stack/nanopaste(src)
+	N.uses_charge = 1
+	N.charge_costs = list(1000)
+	N.synths = list(nanite)
+	src.modules += N
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/material/cyborg/steel/M = new (src)
+	M.synths = list(metal)
+	src.modules += M
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/material/cyborg/glass/G = new (src)
+	G.synths = list(glass)
+	src.modules += G
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/rods/cyborg/rods = new /obj/item/stack/rods/cyborg(src)
+	rods.synths = list(metal)
+	src.modules += rods
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/cyborg/C = new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/cyborg(src)
+	C.synths = list(wire)
+	src.modules += C
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/material/cyborg/glass/reinforced/RG = new (src)
+	RG.synths = list(metal, glass)
+	src.modules += RG
+
+
+
+
+// Mediborg optimized for on-the-field healing, but can also do surgery if needed.
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/combat_medic
+	name = "combat medic robot module"
+	sprites = list(
+		"Telemachus" = "toiletbotantag"
+		)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/combat_medic/New(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R)
+	..()
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/borg/sight/hud/med(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/device/healthanalyzer(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/merc(src)
+
+	// Surgery things.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/scalpel/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/hemostat/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/retractor/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/cautery/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/bonegel/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/FixOVein/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/bonesetter/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/circular_saw/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/surgical/surgicaldrill/cyborg(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/gripper/no_use/organ(src)
+
+	// General healing.
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/gripper/medical(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/shockpaddles/robot/combat(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/dropper(src) // Allows borg to fix necrosis apparently
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe(src)
+	src.modules += new /obj/item/roller_holder(src)
+
+	// Materials.
+	var/datum/matter_synth/medicine = new /datum/matter_synth/medicine(15000)
+	synths += medicine
+
+	var/obj/item/stack/medical/advanced/ointment/O = new /obj/item/stack/medical/advanced/ointment(src)
+	var/obj/item/stack/medical/advanced/bruise_pack/B = new /obj/item/stack/medical/advanced/bruise_pack(src)
+	var/obj/item/stack/medical/splint/S = new /obj/item/stack/medical/splint(src)
+	O.uses_charge = 1
+	O.charge_costs = list(1000)
+	O.synths = list(medicine)
+	B.uses_charge = 1
+	B.charge_costs = list(1000)
+	B.synths = list(medicine)
+	S.uses_charge = 1
+	S.charge_costs = list(1000)
+	S.synths = list(medicine)
+	src.modules += O
+	src.modules += B
+	src.modules += S
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/gravekeeper.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/gravekeeper.dm
index 9cc09b286a9..d722027ad3e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/gravekeeper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/gravekeeper.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	lawchannel = "State"
 	braintype = "Drone"
 	idcard_type = /obj/item/weapon/card/id
+	icon_selected = FALSE
 
 /mob/living/silicon/robot/gravekeeper/init()
 	aiCamera = new/obj/item/device/camera/siliconcam/robot_camera(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/lost_drone.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/lost_drone.dm
index ba6890e835f..281e158a92c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/lost_drone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/lost_drone.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	lawchannel = "State"
 	braintype = "Drone"
 	idcard_type = /obj/item/weapon/card/id
+	icon_selected = FALSE
 
 /mob/living/silicon/robot/lost/init()
 	aiCamera = new/obj/item/device/camera/siliconcam/robot_camera(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/syndicate.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..76496f4d4c5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/syndicate.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate
+	lawupdate = 0
+	scrambledcodes = 1
+	icon_state = "syndie_bloodhound"
+	modtype = "Syndicate"
+	lawchannel = "State"
+	braintype = "Drone"
+	idcard_type = /obj/item/weapon/card/id/syndicate
+	icon_selected = FALSE
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/init()
+	aiCamera = new/obj/item/device/camera/siliconcam/robot_camera(src)
+
+	mmi = new /obj/item/device/mmi/digital/robot(src) // Explicitly a drone.
+	overlays.Cut()
+	init_id()
+
+	updatename("Syndicate")
+
+	if(!cell)
+		cell = new /obj/item/weapon/cell/high(src) // 15k cell, because Antag.
+
+	laws = new /datum/ai_laws/syndicate_override()
+
+	radio.keyslot = new /obj/item/device/encryptionkey/syndicate(radio)
+	radio.recalculateChannels()
+
+	playsound(loc, 'sound/mecha/nominalsyndi.ogg', 75, 0)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/protector/init()
+	..()
+	module = new /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/protector(src)
+	updatename("Protector")
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/mechanist/init()
+	..()
+	module = new /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/mechanist(src)
+	updatename("Mechanist")
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/combat_medic/init()
+	..()
+	module = new /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate/combat_medic(src)
+	updatename("Combat Medic")
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/syndicate/speech_bubble_appearance()
+	return "synthetic_evil"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index 46988c99340..d613f1f2062 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -177,4 +177,24 @@ obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/staff/focus
 			charge_cost = 200
 			user << "<span class='warning'>The [src.name] will now strike only a single person.</span>"
 			projectile_type = "/obj/item/projectile/forcebolt"
-	*/
\ No newline at end of file
+	*/
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/dakkalaser
+	name = "suppression gun"
+	desc = "A massive weapon, designed to pressure the opposition by raining down a torrent of energy pellets."
+	icon_state = "dakkalaser"
+	item_state = "dakkalaser"
+	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/Laser.ogg'
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_HUGE
+	charge_cost = 24 // 100 shots, it's a spray and pray (to RNGesus) weapon.
+	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/energy/blue_pellet
+	self_recharge = 1
+	accuracy = 5 // Suppressive weapons don't work too well if there's no risk of being hit.
+	burst_delay = 1 // Burst faster than average.
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 6, TECH_MAGNET = 6, TECH_ILLEGAL = 6)
+
+	firemodes = list(
+		list(mode_name="single shot", burst = 1, burst_accuracy = list(5), dispersion = list(0), charge_cost = 24),
+		list(mode_name="five shot burst", burst = 5, burst_accuracy = list(5,5,5,5,5), dispersion = list(1,1,1,1,1)),
+		list(mode_name="ten shot burst", burst = 10, burst_accuracy = list(5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5), dispersion = list(2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2)),
+		)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 42be84f2ac0..dbc54fc4325 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -182,4 +182,17 @@
 
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/plasmastun/on_hit(var/atom/target)
 	bang(target)
-	. = ..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/item/projectile/energy/blue_pellet
+	name = "suppressive pellet"
+	icon_state = "blue_pellet"
+	damage = 5
+	armor_penetration = 75
+	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
+	damage_type = BURN
+	check_armour = "energy"
+	light_color = "#0000FF"
+
+	embed_chance = 0
+	muzzle_type = /obj/effect/projectile/pulse/muzzle
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents/Chemistry-Reagents-Medicine.dm b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents/Chemistry-Reagents-Medicine.dm
index 8cfb75e20cb..8d09b903b6b 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents/Chemistry-Reagents-Medicine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Reagents/Chemistry-Reagents-Medicine.dm
@@ -691,4 +691,21 @@
 	else
 		if(world.time > data + ANTIDEPRESSANT_MESSAGE_DELAY)
 			data = world.time
-			to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You feel invigorated and calm.</span>")
\ No newline at end of file
+			to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You feel invigorated and calm.</span>")
+
+// This exists to cut the number of chemicals a merc borg has to juggle on their hypo.
+/datum/reagent/healing_nanites
+	name = "Restorative Nanites"
+	id = "healing_nanites"
+	description = "Miniature medical robots that swiftly restore bodily damage."
+	taste_description = "metal"
+	reagent_state = SOLID
+	color = "#555555"
+	metabolism = REM * 4 // Nanomachines gotta go fast.
+	scannable = 1
+
+/datum/reagent/healing_nanites/affect_blood(var/mob/living/carbon/M, var/alien, var/removed)
+	M.heal_organ_damage(2 * removed, 2 * removed)
+	M.adjustOxyLoss(-4 * removed)
+	M.adjustToxLoss(-2 * removed)
+	M.adjustCloneLoss(-2 * removed)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
index 5c4a6bdce60..d0cd3cf9e60 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 	var/charge_cost = 50
 	var/charge_tick = 0
 	var/recharge_time = 5 //Time it takes for shots to recharge (in seconds)
+	var/bypass_protection = FALSE // If true, can inject through things like spacesuits and armor.
 
 	var/list/reagent_ids = list("tricordrazine", "inaprovaline", "anti_toxin", "tramadol", "dexalin" ,"spaceacillin")
 	var/list/reagent_volumes = list()
@@ -26,6 +27,13 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/lost
 	reagent_ids = list("tricordrazine", "bicaridine", "dexalin", "anti_toxin", "tramadol", "spaceacillin")
 
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/merc
+	name = "advanced cyborg hypospray"
+	desc = "An advanced nanite and chemical synthesizer and injection system, designed for heavy-duty medical equipment.  This type is capable of safely bypassing \
+	thick materials that other hyposprays would struggle with."
+	bypass_protection = TRUE // Because mercs tend to be in spacesuits.
+	reagent_ids = list("healing_nanites", "hyperzine", "tramadol", "oxycodone", "spaceacillin", "peridaxon", "osteodaxon", "myelamine")
+
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/New()
 	..()
 
@@ -72,7 +80,7 @@
 			user << "<span class='danger'>You cannot inject a robotic limb.</span>"
 			return
 
-	if (M.can_inject(user, 1))
+	if(M.can_inject(user, 1, ignore_thickness = bypass_protection))
 		user << "<span class='notice'>You inject [M] with the injector.</span>"
 		M << "<span class='notice'>You feel a tiny prick!</span>"
 
diff --git a/icons/mob/robots.dmi b/icons/mob/robots.dmi
index d32d479e3fb..35e6df449f8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/robots.dmi and b/icons/mob/robots.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/gun.dmi b/icons/obj/gun.dmi
index 1550d6bf4b7..e037ce6f9b8 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/gun.dmi and b/icons/obj/gun.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi b/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi
index 8af7372321f..90d6dcd1ea9 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi and b/icons/obj/projectiles.dmi differ
diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index 737a2910cbb..1856f771ff8 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -279,6 +279,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\uplink\ammunition.dm"
 #include "code\datums\uplink\announcements.dm"
 #include "code\datums\uplink\armor.dm"
+#include "code\datums\uplink\backup.dm"
 #include "code\datums\uplink\badassery.dm"
 #include "code\datums\uplink\grenades.dm"
 #include "code\datums\uplink\hardsuit_modules.dm"
@@ -795,6 +796,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\effects\decals\posters\polarisposters.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\effects\spawners\bombspawner.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\effects\spawners\gibspawner.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\antag_spawners.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\apc_frame.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\blueprints.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\bodybag.dm"
@@ -1774,7 +1776,6 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_damage.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_items.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_movement.dm"
-#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\syndicate.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\drone\drone.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\drone\drone_abilities.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\drone\drone_console.dm"
@@ -1787,6 +1788,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\robot_modules\syndicate.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\gravekeeper.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\lost_drone.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\syndicate.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\corpse.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\simple_animal.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\aliens\alien.dm"