diff --git a/code/__defines/species_languages.dm b/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
index 44273c80ff7..957a690f4f0 100644
--- a/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
@@ -33,11 +33,14 @@
 #define LANGUAGE_SKRELLIAN "Skrellian"
 #define LANGUAGE_TRADEBAND "Tradeband"
 #define LANGUAGE_GUTTER "Gutter"
+#define LANGUAGE_SIGN "Sign Language"
 #define LANGUAGE_SCHECHI "Schechi"
 #define LANGUAGE_ROOTLOCAL "Local Rootspeak"
 #define LANGUAGE_ROOTGLOBAL "Global Rootspeak"
 #define LANGUAGE_CULT "Cult"
-#define LANGUAGE_SIGN "Sign Language"
+#define LANGUAGE_OCCULT "Occult"
+#define LANGUAGE_CHANGELING "Changeling"
+#define LANGUAGE_VOX "Vox-Pidgin"
 
 // Language flags.
 #define WHITELISTED  1   // Language is available if the speaker is whitelisted.
diff --git a/code/game/antagonist/outsider/raider.dm b/code/game/antagonist/outsider/raider.dm
index d149012c75b..ae77e8f216e 100644
--- a/code/game/antagonist/outsider/raider.dm
+++ b/code/game/antagonist/outsider/raider.dm
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ var/datum/antagonist/raider/raiders
 	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox(player), slot_shoes) // REPLACE THESE WITH CODED VOX ALTERNATIVES.
 	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/vox(player), slot_gloves) // AS ABOVE.
 	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/swat/vox(player), slot_wear_mask)
-	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/phoron/vox(player), slot_back)
+	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/vox(player), slot_back)
 	player.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/device/flashlight(player), slot_r_store)
 
 	player.internal = locate(/obj/item/weapon/tank) in player.contents
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
index 6d91733c7bd..6c2b6aa885f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
@@ -100,14 +100,21 @@
 		src.loc = F
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tank/phoron/vox
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/vox	//Can't be a child of phoron or the gas amount gets screwey.
 	name = "phoron tank"
 	desc = "Contains dangerous phoron. Do not inhale. Warning: extremely flammable."
 	icon_state = "oxygen_fr"
 	gauge_icon = null
 	flags = CONDUCT
+	distribute_pressure = ONE_ATMOSPHERE*O2STANDARD
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK	//these ones have straps!
 
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/vox/New()
+	..()
+
+	air_contents.adjust_gas("phoron", (6*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)*volume/(R_IDEAL_GAS_EQUATION*T20C))
+	return
+
 /*
  * Emergency Oxygen
  */
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index 09a19093920..4e17916853b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -92,4 +92,9 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
 	phoronproof = 1
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.05
-	species_restricted = list("Vox")
\ No newline at end of file
+	species_restricted = list("Vox")
+
+	cold_protection = HANDS
+	min_cold_protection_temperature = GLOVES_MIN_COLD_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
+	heat_protection = HANDS
+	max_heat_protection_temperature = GLOVES_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
index 57a50b4c09d..63e4d939653 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,6 @@
 		magpulse = 1
 		canremove = 0	//kinda hard to take off magclaws when you are gripping them tightly.
 		to_chat(user, "You dig your claws deeply into the flooring, bracing yourself.")
-		to_chat(user, "It would be hard to take off the [src] without relaxing your grip first.")
 	user.update_action_buttons()
 
 //In case they somehow come off while enabled.
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
index 7f28b34a9d1..43a19c558f6 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
@@ -33,17 +33,16 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	item_flags = STOPPRESSUREDAMAGE | THICKMATERIAL | PHORONGUARD
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/gun,/obj/item/ammo_magazine,/obj/item/ammo_casing,/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton,/obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword,/obj/item/weapon/handcuffs,/obj/item/weapon/tank)
-	slowdown = 1
 	phoronproof = 1
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 40,energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
-	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
+	siemens_coefficient = 0.2
 	heat_protection = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = SPACE_SUIT_MAX_HEAT_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/vox
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 40, energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
-	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
+	siemens_coefficient = 0.2
 	item_flags = STOPPRESSUREDAMAGE | THICKMATERIAL | AIRTIGHT | PHORONGUARD
 	flags_inv = 0
 	phoronproof = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
index 61fec573c1f..d34739cad33 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/alien.dm
@@ -47,9 +47,10 @@
 	icon_state = "vox_rig"
 	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 40, energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
 	item_flags = THICKMATERIAL
+	siemens_coefficient = 0.2
 	phoronproof = 1
 
-	air_type = /obj/item/weapon/tank/phoron/vox
+	air_type = /obj/item/weapon/tank/vox
 
 	helm_type = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/vox
 	boot_type = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/rig/vox
@@ -58,10 +59,15 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/vox
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
+	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE
 	phoronproof = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/rig/vox
+	name = "talons"
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
+	sprite_sheets = list(
+		"Vox" = 'icons/mob/species/vox/shoes.dmi'
+		)
 	phoronproof = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/vox
@@ -69,14 +75,37 @@
 	phoronproof = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/gauntlets/rig/vox
-	name = "talons"
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
+	sprite_sheets = list(
+		"Vox" = 'icons/mob/species/vox/gloves.dmi'
+		)
 	phoronproof = 1
 
+/obj/item/weapon/rig/vox/carapace
+	name = "dense alien control module"
+	suit_type = "dense alien"
+	armor = list(melee = 60, bullet = 50, laser = 40, energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 30, rad = 30)
+	emp_protection = 40 //change this to 30 if too high.
+	phoronproof = 1
+
+	req_access = list(access_syndicate)
+
+	cell_type =  /obj/item/weapon/cell/hyper
+
+	initial_modules = list(
+		/obj/item/rig_module/mounted/energy_blade,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/sprinter,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/electrowarfare_suite,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/vision,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/power_sink,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/self_destruct
+		)
+
 /obj/item/weapon/rig/vox/stealth
 	name = "sinister alien control module"
 	suit_type = "sinister alien"
+	icon_state = "voxstealth_rig"
 	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 30, laser = 30, energy = 15, bomb = 30, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	emp_protection = 40 //change this to 30 if too high.
 	slowdown = 0
@@ -88,6 +117,7 @@
 
 	initial_modules = list(
 		/obj/item/rig_module/stealth_field,
+		/obj/item/rig_module/electrowarfare_suite,
 		/obj/item/rig_module/vision,
 		/obj/item/rig_module/power_sink,
 		/obj/item/rig_module/self_destruct
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/xenos/vox.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/xenos/vox.dm
index 9c1f3ce6b07..e84f6952761 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/xenos/vox.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/xenos/vox.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/under/vox
 	has_sensor = 0
 	species_restricted = list("Vox")
+	valid_accessory_slots = list("vox")
+	restricted_accessory_slots = list("vox")
 	phoronproof = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/vox/vox_casual
@@ -14,4 +16,18 @@
 	name = "alien robes"
 	desc = "Weird and flowing!"
 	icon_state = "vox-casual-2"
-	item_state = "vox-casual-2"
\ No newline at end of file
+	item_state = "vox-casual-2"
+
+//Vox Accessories
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/vox
+	name = ""
+	desc = "An alien mesh. Seems to be made up mostly of pockets and writhing flesh."
+	icon_state = "vox-webbing"
+	slot = "vox"
+
+	slots = 5
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/vox/New()
+	..()
+	hold.max_storage_space = slots * ITEMSIZE_COST_NORMAL
+	hold.max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/language/outsider.dm b/code/modules/mob/language/outsider.dm
index 7545e8bd34f..8c174a2ff74 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/language/outsider.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/language/outsider.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /datum/language/ling
-	name = "Changeling"
+	name = LANGUAGE_CHANGELING
 	desc = "Although they are normally wary and suspicious of each other, changelings can commune over a distance."
 	speech_verb = "says"
 	colour = "changeling"
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	..(speaker,message,speaker_mask)
 
 /datum/language/vox
-	name = "Vox-pidgin"
+	name = LANGUAGE_VOX
 	desc = "The common tongue of the various Vox ships making up the Shoal. It sounds like chaotic shrieking to everyone else."
 	speech_verb = "shrieks"
 	ask_verb = "creels"
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 		"d'rekkathnor", "khari'd", "gual'te", "nikka", "nikt'o", "barada", "kla'atu", "barhah", "hra" ,"zar'garis", "spiri", "malum")
 
 /datum/language/cult
-	name = "Occult"
+	name = LANGUAGE_OCCULT
 	desc = "The initiated can share their thoughts by means defying all reason."
 	speech_verb = "intones"
 	ask_verb = "intones"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/outsider/vox.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/outsider/vox.dm
index c0e52f658ac..1a9a986dd1d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/outsider/vox.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/outsider/vox.dm
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
 	name_plural = "Vox"
 	icobase = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_vox.dmi'
 	deform = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_def_vox.dmi'
-	default_language = "Vox-pidgin"
-	language = "Galactic Common"
+	default_language = LANGUAGE_VOX
+	language = LANGUAGE_GALCOM
 	num_alternate_languages = 1
 	unarmed_types = list(/datum/unarmed_attack/stomp, /datum/unarmed_attack/kick,  /datum/unarmed_attack/claws/strong, /datum/unarmed_attack/bite/strong)
 	rarity_value = 4
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 
 //	taste_sensitivity = TASTE_DULL
 
+	slowdown = -0.5
+
 	speech_sounds = list('sound/voice/shriek1.ogg')
 	speech_chance = 20
 
@@ -37,7 +39,7 @@
 	spawn_flags = SPECIES_IS_WHITELISTED
 	appearance_flags = HAS_EYE_COLOR | HAS_HAIR_COLOR
 
-	blood_color = "#2299FC"
+	blood_color = "#9066BD"
 	flesh_color = "#808D11"
 
 	reagent_tag = IS_VOX
@@ -75,11 +77,11 @@
 /datum/species/vox/equip_survival_gear(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath(H), slot_wear_mask)
 	if(H.backbag == 1)
-		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/phoron/vox(H), slot_back)
+		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/vox(H), slot_back)
 		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/vox(H), slot_r_hand)
 		H.internal = H.back
 	else
-		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/phoron/vox(H), slot_r_hand)
+		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/tank/vox(H), slot_r_hand)
 		H.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/vox(H.back), slot_in_backpack)
 		H.internal = H.r_hand
 	H.internal = locate(/obj/item/weapon/tank) in H.contents
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/effects.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/effects.dm
index 8089893b5eb..71d5d12d2ee 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/effects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/effects.dm
@@ -223,4 +223,25 @@
 	icon_state = "impact_lightning"
 	light_range = 2
 	light_power = 0.5
-	light_color = "#00C6FF"
\ No newline at end of file
+	light_color = "#00C6FF"
+
+//----------------------------
+// Dark matter
+//----------------------------
+/obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/tracer
+	icon_state = "darkb"
+	light_range = 2
+	light_power = 0.5
+	light_color = "#8837A3"
+
+/obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/muzzle
+	icon_state = "muzzle_darkb"
+	light_range = 2
+	light_power = 0.5
+	light_color = "#8837A3"
+
+/obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/impact
+	icon_state = "impact_darkb"
+	light_range = 2
+	light_power = 0.5
+	light_color = "#8837A3"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index 5889b523e10..00000000000
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
-// Alien pinning weapon.
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower
-
-	name = "spike thrower"
-	desc = "A vicious alien projectile weapon. Parts of it quiver gelatinously, as though the thing is insectile and alive."
-
-	var/last_regen = 0
-	var/spike_gen_time = 150
-	var/max_spikes = 3
-	var/spikes = 3
-	release_force = 30
-	icon = 'icons/obj/gun.dmi'
-	icon_state = "spikethrower3"
-	item_state = "spikethrower"
-	fire_sound_text = "a strange noise"
-	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/New()
-	..()
-	processing_objects.Add(src)
-	last_regen = world.time
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/Destroy()
-	processing_objects.Remove(src)
-	..()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/process()
-	if(spikes < max_spikes && world.time > last_regen + spike_gen_time)
-		spikes++
-		last_regen = world.time
-		update_icon()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine(mob/user)
-	..(user)
-	user << "It has [spikes] spike\s remaining."
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_icon()
-	icon_state = "spikethrower[spikes]"
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_release_force()
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/consume_next_projectile()
-	if(spikes < 1) return null
-	spikes--
-	return new /obj/item/weapon/spike(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index 6a02d8a38fb..4443775df5b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -149,4 +149,4 @@ 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
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..95423fece94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+/*
+ * Vox Spike Thrower
+ *  Alien pinning weapon.
+ */
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower
+	name = "spike thrower"
+	desc = "A vicious alien projectile weapon. Parts of it quiver gelatinously, as though the thing is insectile and alive."
+
+	var/last_regen = 0
+	var/spike_gen_time = 150
+	var/max_spikes = 3
+	var/spikes = 3
+	release_force = 30
+	icon = 'icons/obj/gun.dmi'
+	icon_state = "spikethrower3"
+	item_state = "spikethrower"
+	fire_sound_text = "a strange noise"
+	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/New()
+	..()
+	processing_objects.Add(src)
+	last_regen = world.time
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/Destroy()
+	processing_objects.Remove(src)
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/process()
+	if(spikes < max_spikes && world.time > last_regen + spike_gen_time)
+		spikes++
+		last_regen = world.time
+		update_icon()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It has [spikes] spike\s remaining."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_icon()
+	icon_state = "spikethrower[spikes]"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_release_force()
+	return
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/consume_next_projectile()
+	if(spikes < 1) return null
+	spikes--
+	return new /obj/item/weapon/spike(src)
+
+/*
+ * Vox Darkmatter Cannon
+ */
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/darkmatter
+	name = "dark matter gun"
+	desc = "A vicious alien beam weapon. Parts of it quiver gelatinously, as though the thing is insectile and alive."
+	icon_state = "darkcannon"
+	item_state = "darkcannon"
+	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/eLuger.ogg'
+	charge_cost = 600
+	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/darkmatter
+	self_recharge = 1
+	accuracy = 2
+
+	firemodes = list(
+		list(mode_name="focused", burst=1, fire_delay=null, move_delay=null, burst_accuracy=list(2), dispersion=null, projectile_type=/obj/item/projectile/beam/darkmatter, charge_cost = 600),
+		list(mode_name="scatter burst", burst=8, fire_delay=null, move_delay=4, burst_accuracy=list(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), dispersion=list(3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3), projectile_type=/obj/item/projectile/energy/darkmatter, charge_cost = 300),
+		)
+
+/obj/item/projectile/beam/darkmatter
+	name = "dark matter bolt"
+	icon_state = "darkb"
+	damage = 60
+	armor_penetration = 35
+	damage_type = BRUTE
+	check_armour = "energy"
+	light_color = "#8837A3"
+
+	embed_chance = 0
+
+	muzzle_type = /obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/muzzle
+	tracer_type = /obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/tracer
+	impact_type = /obj/effect/projectile/darkmatter/impact
+
+/obj/item/projectile/energy/darkmatter
+	name = "dark matter pellet"
+	icon_state = "dark_pellet"
+	damage = 20
+	armor_penetration = 35
+	damage_type = BRUTE
+	check_armour = "energy"
+	light_color = "#8837A3"
+
+	embed_chance = 0
+
+/*
+ * Vox Darkmatter Cannon
+ */
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/sonic
+	name = "soundcannon"
+	desc = "A vicious alien sound weapon. Parts of it quiver gelatinously, as though the thing is insectile and alive."
+	icon_state = "noise"
+	item_state = "noise"
+	fire_sound = 'sound/effects/basscannon.ogg'
+	self_recharge = 1
+
+	projectile_type=/obj/item/projectile/sonic/strong
+
+	firemodes = list(
+		list(mode_name="normal", projectile_type=/obj/item/projectile/sonic/strong, charge_cost = 600),
+		list(mode_name="suppressive", projectile_type=/obj/item/projectile/sonic/weak, charge_cost = 300),
+		)
+
+/obj/item/projectile/sonic
+	name = "sonic pulse"
+	icon_state = "sound"
+	damage = 15
+	armor_penetration = 30
+	damage_type = BRUTE
+	check_armour = "melee"
+	embed_chance = 0
+	vacuum_traversal = 0
+
+/obj/item/projectile/sonic/weak
+	agony = 30
+
+/obj/item/projectile/sonic/strong
+	damage = 45
+
+//Already have thoughts on how to improve this, will take a day or two after initial testing. - Anewbe
+/obj/item/projectile/sonic/strong/on_hit(var/atom/movable/target, var/blocked = 0)
+	if(istype(target))
+		var/throwdir = get_dir(firer,target)
+		target.throw_at(get_edge_target_turf(target, throwdir),10,10)
+		return 1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 1f0dd03854f..bf83edececb 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 	eyeblur = 4
 	var/frequency = 1
 	hitscan = 1
+	embed_chance = 0
 	invisibility = 101	//beam projectiles are invisible as they are rendered by the effect engine
 	light_range = 2
 	light_power = 0.5
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index c45ea1917b6..23630954b00 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -151,9 +151,9 @@
 	var/ear_safety = 0
 	ear_safety = M.get_ear_protection()
 	if(ear_safety == 1)
-		M.Weaken(2)
+		M.confused += 150
 	else if (ear_safety > 1)
-		M.Weaken(1)
+		M.confused += 30
 	else if (!ear_safety)
 		M.Stun(10)
 		M.Weaken(3)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
index 7ce94948fcc..8aba3c0928d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
@@ -156,4 +156,3 @@
 	nodamage = 1
 	damage_type = HALLOSS
 	muzzle_type = /obj/effect/projectile/bullet/muzzle
-
diff --git a/icons/effects/projectiles.dmi b/icons/effects/projectiles.dmi
index 5598cf6f849..9664b3e13bc 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_guns.dmi
index dd4369cce7f..140f573f698 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi b/icons/mob/items/righthand_guns.dmi
index d8f221abef0..192798733fb 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/rig_back.dmi b/icons/mob/rig_back.dmi
index aee3eedc772..19bf38764e6 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/species/vox/gloves.dmi b/icons/mob/species/vox/gloves.dmi
index e069f8e36ff..16fbe55fee0 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/species/vox/head.dmi b/icons/mob/species/vox/head.dmi
index 58718462197..6f272f4d1d0 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/species/vox/shoes.dmi b/icons/mob/species/vox/shoes.dmi
index 661e90562ab..a5a271f7cb9 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/species/vox/suit.dmi b/icons/mob/species/vox/suit.dmi
index 41b2cf9eab6..9692c5d111e 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/ties.dmi b/icons/mob/ties.dmi
index ff4a15e6798..c081276a2fd 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi
index 08892b83add..6518425b548 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index 0e96c916eea..88105392b5a 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/shoes.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/shoes.dmi
index e414cdcd9a0..daddbeddbc6 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/species/vox/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/species/vox/hats.dmi
index aae8da6a66a..a9a71009bff 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/species/vox/suits.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/species/vox/suits.dmi
index 933e0be8172..5efadccb805 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi
index b08cdc384b1..bbce516a0c5 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/ties.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/ties.dmi
index 2aa2e822c89..3adab0f88e4 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/gun.dmi b/icons/obj/gun.dmi
index 6bf741b8afd..09fb9b6b7aa 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 522d540bdbd..61cb6a6a8f0 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/rig_modules.dmi b/icons/obj/rig_modules.dmi
index 11f3beb5615..970d2f8a425 100644
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diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index f16f2b25842..17eb4b2ef22 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -1827,10 +1827,10 @@
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\projectile.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\ammunition\boxes.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\ammunition\bullets.dm"
-#include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\alien.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\energy.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\launcher.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile.dm"
+#include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\vox.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\energy\laser.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\energy\nuclear.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\energy\pulse.dm"