diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
index 0519bf2ca49..e2ce2d36387 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@
 	equip_cooldown = 5
 	energy_drain = 0
 	range = MELEE|RANGED
-	required_type = /obj/mecha/working
+	required_type = list(/obj/mecha/working)
 	var/spray_particles = 5
 	var/spray_amount = 5	//units of liquid per particle. 5 is enough to wet the floor - it's a big fire extinguisher, so should be fine
 	var/max_water = 1000
@@ -1227,7 +1227,7 @@
 	energy_drain = 0
 	var/dam_force = 0
 	var/obj/mecha/working/ripley/cargo_holder
-	required_type = /obj/mecha/working/ripley
+	required_type = list(/obj/mecha/working/ripley)
 
 	equip_type = EQUIP_SPECIAL
 
@@ -1528,3 +1528,25 @@
 	sleep(equip_cooldown)
 	wait = 0
 	return 1
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/speedboost
+	name = "ripley leg actuator overdrive"
+	desc = "System enhancements and overdrives to make a ripley's legs move faster."
+	icon_state = "tesla"
+	origin_tech = list( TECH_POWER = 5, TECH_MATERIAL = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
+	required_type = list(/obj/mecha/working/ripley)
+
+	equip_type = EQUIP_HULL
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/speedboost/attach(obj/mecha/M as obj)
+	..()
+	if(enable_special)
+		chassis.step_in = (chassis.step_in-2) // Make the ripley as fast as a durand
+	else
+		chassis.step_in = (chassis.step_in+1) // Improper parts slow the mech down
+	return
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/speedboost/detach()
+	chassis.step_in = initial(chassis.step_in)
+	..()
+	return
diff --git a/code/modules/research/mechfab_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/mechfab_designs.dm
index 81e0f24da48..7751132d6de 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/mechfab_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/mechfab_designs.dm
@@ -664,6 +664,13 @@
 	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 7500, "silver" = 375, "glass" = 750)
 	build_path = /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/generator/nuclear
 
+/datum/design/item/mecha/speedboost_ripley
+	name = "Ripley Leg Actuator Overdrive"
+	desc = "System enhancements and overdrives to make a mech's legs move faster."
+	req_tech = list( TECH_POWER = 5, TECH_MATERIAL = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
+	materials = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 10000, "silver" = 1000, "gold" = 1000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/speedboost
+
 /datum/design/item/synthetic_flash
 	name = "Synthetic Flash"
 	id = "sflash"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Nalarac - Ripley Speed Booster.yml b/html/changelogs/Nalarac - Ripley Speed Booster.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..7edfcef5f3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Nalarac - Ripley Speed Booster.yml	
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes: 
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#################################
+
+# Your name.  
+author: Nalarac
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Ripley speed boost module that can be built in robotics."
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