diff --git a/code/ZAS/Phoron.dm b/code/ZAS/Phoron.dm
index 6ffec0be995..9f913d40c49 100644
--- a/code/ZAS/Phoron.dm
+++ b/code/ZAS/Phoron.dm
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ obj/var/contaminated = 0
 			updatehealth()
 
 	//Burn eyes if exposed.
-	if(vsc.plc.EYE_BURNS && (species.breath_type != "phoron"))
+	if(vsc.plc.EYE_BURNS && species.breath_type && (species.breath_type != "phoron"))		//VOREStation Edit: those who don't breathe
 		var/burn_eyes = 1
 
 		//Check for protective glasses
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
index e82daa1a8a0..55535b89bf3 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/general/03_body.dm
@@ -884,7 +884,7 @@ var/global/list/valid_bloodtypes = list("A+", "A-", "B+", "B-", "AB+", "AB-", "O
 
 	var/restricted = 0
 
-	if(!(current_species.spawn_flags & SPECIES_CAN_JOIN))		//VOREStation Edit
+	if(!(current_species.spawn_flags & SPECIES_CAN_JOIN))
 		restricted = 2
 	else if(!is_alien_whitelisted(preference_mob(),current_species))
 		restricted = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/01_ears.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/01_ears.dm
index 91ae5f41c99..51e100ec9e7 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/01_ears.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/01_ears.dm
@@ -89,10 +89,19 @@
 	pref.b_wing		= sanitize_integer(pref.b_wing, 0, 255, initial(pref.b_wing))
 	if(pref.ear_style)
 		pref.ear_style	= sanitize_inlist(pref.ear_style, ear_styles_list, initial(pref.ear_style))
+		var/datum/sprite_accessory/temp_ear_style = ear_styles_list[pref.ear_style]
+		if(temp_ear_style.apply_restrictions && (!(pref.species in temp_ear_style.species_allowed)))
+			pref.ear_style = initial(pref.ear_style)
 	if(pref.tail_style)
 		pref.tail_style	= sanitize_inlist(pref.tail_style, tail_styles_list, initial(pref.tail_style))
+		var/datum/sprite_accessory/temp_tail_style = tail_styles_list[pref.tail_style]
+		if(temp_tail_style.apply_restrictions && (!(pref.species in temp_tail_style.species_allowed)))
+			pref.tail_style = initial(pref.tail_style)
 	if(pref.wing_style)
 		pref.wing_style	= sanitize_inlist(pref.wing_style, wing_styles_list, initial(pref.wing_style))
+		var/datum/sprite_accessory/temp_wing_style = wing_styles_list[pref.wing_style]
+		if(temp_wing_style.apply_restrictions && (!(pref.species in temp_wing_style.species_allowed)))
+			pref.wing_style = initial(pref.wing_style)
 
 /datum/category_item/player_setup_item/vore/ears/copy_to_mob(var/mob/living/carbon/human/character)
 	character.ear_style			= ear_styles_list[pref.ear_style]
@@ -182,7 +191,7 @@
 		var/list/pretty_ear_styles = list("Normal" = null)
 		for(var/path in ear_styles_list)
 			var/datum/sprite_accessory/ears/instance = ear_styles_list[path]
-			if((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (usr.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed))
+			if(((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (usr.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed)) && ((!instance.apply_restrictions) || (pref.species in instance.species_allowed)))
 				pretty_ear_styles[instance.name] = path
 
 		// Present choice to user
@@ -215,7 +224,7 @@
 		var/list/pretty_tail_styles = list("Normal" = null)
 		for(var/path in tail_styles_list)
 			var/datum/sprite_accessory/tail/instance = tail_styles_list[path]
-			if((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (user.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed))
+			if(((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (usr.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed)) && ((!instance.apply_restrictions) || (pref.species in instance.species_allowed)))
 				pretty_tail_styles[instance.name] = path
 
 		// Present choice to user
@@ -248,7 +257,7 @@
 		var/list/pretty_wing_styles = list("Normal" = null)
 		for(var/path in wing_styles_list)
 			var/datum/sprite_accessory/wing/instance = wing_styles_list[path]
-			if((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (user.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed))
+			if(((!instance.ckeys_allowed) || (usr.ckey in instance.ckeys_allowed)) && ((!instance.apply_restrictions) || (pref.species in instance.species_allowed)))
 				pretty_wing_styles[instance.name] = path
 
 		// Present choice to user
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines_vr.dm
index d176d15d9b0..d13d44110f8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines_vr.dm
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 	var/flapping = 0
 	var/vantag_pref = VANTAG_NONE //What's my status?
 	var/impersonate_bodytype //For impersonating a bodytype
-	var/ability_flags = 0	//Shadekin stoof
-	var/sensorpref = 5
+	var/ability_flags = 0	//Shadekin abilities/potentially other species-based?
+	var/sensorpref = 5		//Suit sensor loadout pref
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/shadekin_get_energy()
 	var/datum/species/shadekin/SK = species
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index 639425dd591..2622a1c7b02 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -887,7 +887,7 @@
 			for(var/obj/item/I in src)
 				if(I.contaminated)
 					if(check_belly(I)) continue //VOREStation Edit
-					if(src.species && src.species.get_bodytype() != "Vox")
+					if(src.species && src.species.get_bodytype() != "Vox" && src.species.get_bodytype() != "Shadekin")	//VOREStation Edit: shadekin
 						// This is hacky, I'm so sorry.
 						if(I != l_hand && I != r_hand)	//If the item isn't in your hands, you're probably wearing it. Full damage for you.
 							total_phoronloss += vsc.plc.CONTAMINATION_LOSS
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
index 471a601fd7d..9fbac17799a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@
 	deform = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_shadekin_vr.dmi'
 	tail = "tail"
 	icobase_tail = 1
-	blurb = "Waow! A shaadefluffer!"
+	blurb = "Very little is known about these creatures. They appear to be largely mammalian in appearance. \
+	Seemingly very rare to encounter, there have been widespread myths of these creatures the galaxy over, \
+	but next to no verifiable evidence to their existence. However, they have recently been more verifiably \
+	documented in the Virgo system, following a mining bombardment of Virgo 3. The crew of NSB Adephagia have \
+	taken to calling these creatures 'Shadekin', and the name has generally stuck and spread. "		//TODO: Something that's not wiki copypaste
+	wikilink = "https://wiki.vore-station.net/Shadekin"
 	catalogue_data = list(/datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/shadekin)
 
 	language = LANGUAGE_SHADEKIN
 	assisted_langs = list()
-	unarmed_types = list(/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/red)
-	//hud_type = /datum/hud_data/shadekin
+	unarmed_types = list(/datum/unarmed_attack/stomp, /datum/unarmed_attack/kick, /datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin, /datum/unarmed_attack/bite/sharp/shadekin)
 	rarity_value = 15	//INTERDIMENSIONAL FLUFFERS
 
 	has_fine_manipulation = 0
@@ -41,16 +45,16 @@
 	flags =  NO_SCAN | NO_MINOR_CUT | NO_INFECT
 	spawn_flags = SPECIES_CAN_JOIN | SPECIES_WHITELIST_SELECTABLE
 
-	reagent_tag = IS_SHADEKIN		//TODO: shadekin-unqiue chem interactions
+	reagent_tag = IS_SHADEKIN		// for shadekin-unqiue chem interactions
 
-	flesh_color = "#34AF10"		//TODO: set colors
-	blood_color = "#b3cbc3"
-	base_color = "#066000"
+	flesh_color = "#FFC896"
+	blood_color = "#A10808"
+	base_color = "#f0f0f0"
 	color_mult = 1
 
 	has_glowing_eyes = TRUE
 
-	death_message = "lets out a waning guttural screech, green blood bubbling from its maw."	//TODO: replace
+	death_message = "phases to somewhere far away!"
 	male_cough_sounds = null
 	female_cough_sounds = null
 	male_sneeze_sound = null
@@ -80,7 +84,7 @@
 		O_EYES =		/obj/item/organ/internal/eyes,
 		O_STOMACH =		/obj/item/organ/internal/stomach,
 		O_INTESTINE =	/obj/item/organ/internal/intestine
-		)	//TODO: Phoron-immune eyes
+		)
 
 	has_limbs = list(
 		BP_TORSO =  list("path" = /obj/item/organ/external/chest),
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
index 90ddef030a2..485b9884459 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,18 @@
 /////////////////////
 ///  PHASE SHIFT  ///
 /////////////////////
+//Visual effect for phase in/out
+/obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin
+	randomdir = FALSE
+	duration = 5
+	icon = 'icons/mob/vore_shadekin.dmi'
+
+/obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_in
+	icon_state = "tp_in"
+
+/obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_out
+	icon_state = "tp_out"
+
 /datum/power/shadekin/phase_shift
 	name = "Phase Shift (100)"
 	desc = "Shift yourself out of alignment with realspace to travel quickly areas."
@@ -56,7 +68,6 @@
 			B.escapable = initial(B.escapable)
 
 		//overlays.Cut()
-		alpha = initial(alpha)
 		invisibility = initial(invisibility)
 		see_invisible = initial(see_invisible)
 		incorporeal_move = initial(incorporeal_move)
@@ -65,10 +76,13 @@
 		update_icon()
 
 		//Cosmetics mostly
-		flick("tp_in",src)
+		var/obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_in/phaseanim = new /obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_in(src.loc)
+		phaseanim.dir = dir
+		alpha = 0
 		custom_emote(1,"phases in!")
 		sleep(5) //The duration of the TP animation
 		canmove = original_canmove
+		alpha = initial(alpha)
 
 		//Potential phase-in vore
 		if(can_be_drop_pred) //Toggleable in vore panel
@@ -101,7 +115,9 @@
 			var/obj/belly/B = belly
 			B.escapable = FALSE
 
-		//flick("tp_out",src)
+		var/obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_out/phaseanim = new /obj/effect/temp_visual/shadekin/phase_out(src.loc)
+		phaseanim.dir = dir
+		alpha = 0
 		sleep(5)
 		invisibility = INVISIBILITY_LEVEL_TWO
 		see_invisible = INVISIBILITY_LEVEL_TWO
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_hud.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_hud.dm
index 5cb002b2220..5017cff7240 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_hud.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_hud.dm
@@ -1,27 +1,3 @@
-/datum/hud_data/shadekin
-	icon = 'icons/mob/shadekin_hud.dmi'
-	has_a_intent =  1
-	has_m_intent =  1
-	has_warnings =  1
-	has_hands =     1
-	has_drop =      1
-	has_throw =     1
-	has_resist =    1
-	has_pressure =  1
-	has_nutrition = 1
-	has_bodytemp =  1
-	has_internals = 0
-
-	gear = list(
-		"head" =			list("loc" = ui_shoes,     "name" = "Hat",        "slot" = slot_head,     "state" = "hair",   "toggle" = 1),
-		"suit storage" =	list("loc" = ui_sstore1,   "name" = "Uniform", "slot" = slot_w_uniform,   "state" = "center",   "toggle" = 1),
-		"id" =				list("loc" = ui_id,        "name" = "ID",          "slot" = slot_wear_id,      "state" = "id"),
-		"belt" =			list("loc" = ui_belt,      "name" = "Belt",         "slot" = slot_belt, "state" = "belt"),
-		"back" =			list("loc" = ui_back,      "name" = "Back",         "slot" = slot_back,      "state" = "back"),
-		"storage1" =		list("loc" = ui_storage1,  "name" = "Left Pocket",  "slot" = slot_l_store,   "state" = "pocket"),
-		"storage2" =		list("loc" = ui_storage2,  "name" = "Right Pocket", "slot" = slot_r_store,   "state" = "pocket")
-		)
-
 /obj/screen/shadekin
 	icon = 'icons/mob/shadekin_hud.dmi'
 	invisibility = 101
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species_attack_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species_attack_vr.dm
index 5f1950c5784..58257ae3242 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species_attack_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species_attack_vr.dm
@@ -46,26 +46,15 @@
 					target.bloodstr.add_reagent("numbenzyme",attack_damage)
 
 /datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin
-	var/energy_gain = 0
+	var/energy_gain = 3
 
 /datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/show_attack(var/mob/living/carbon/human/user, var/mob/living/carbon/human/target, var/zone, var/attack_damage)
 	..()
 	user.shadekin_adjust_energy(energy_gain)
 
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/blue
-	energy_gain = 1
+/datum/unarmed_attack/bite/sharp/shadekin
+	var/energy_gain = 3
 
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/red
-	energy_gain = 8
-
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/yellow
-	energy_gain = 3
-
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/purple
-	energy_gain = 4
-
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/orange
-	energy_gain = 5
-
-/datum/unarmed_attack/claws/shadekin/green
-	energy_gain = 1
+/datum/unarmed_attack/bite/sharp/shadekin/show_attack(var/mob/living/carbon/human/user, var/mob/living/carbon/human/target, var/zone, var/attack_damage)
+	..()
+	user.shadekin_adjust_energy(energy_gain)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/new_player/sprite_accessories_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/new_player/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
index 6738f530352..e0922151ee3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/new_player/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/new_player/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
@@ -1090,7 +1090,7 @@
 		name = "Heterochromia"
 		icon_state = "heterochromia"
 		body_parts = list(BP_HEAD)
-		species_allowed = list(SPECIES_HUMAN, SPECIES_UNATHI, SPECIES_TAJ, SPECIES_NEVREAN, SPECIES_AKULA, SPECIES_ZORREN_FLAT, SPECIES_ZORREN_HIGH, SPECIES_VULPKANIN, SPECIES_XENOCHIMERA, SPECIES_XENOHYBRID, SPECIES_VASILISSAN, SPECIES_RAPALA, SPECIES_PROTEAN, SPECIES_ALRAUNE, SPECIES_WEREBEAST) //This lets all races use the default hairstyles.
+		species_allowed = list(SPECIES_HUMAN, SPECIES_UNATHI, SPECIES_TAJ, SPECIES_NEVREAN, SPECIES_AKULA, SPECIES_ZORREN_FLAT, SPECIES_ZORREN_HIGH, SPECIES_VULPKANIN, SPECIES_XENOCHIMERA, SPECIES_XENOHYBRID, SPECIES_VASILISSAN, SPECIES_RAPALA, SPECIES_PROTEAN, SPECIES_ALRAUNE, SPECIES_WEREBEAST, SPECIES_SHADEKIN) //This lets all races use the default hairstyles.
 
 	werewolf_nose
 		name = "Werewolf nose"
@@ -1122,4 +1122,11 @@
 		icon_state = "werewolf"
 		color_blend_mode = ICON_MULTIPLY
 		body_parts = list(BP_L_FOOT,BP_R_FOOT,BP_L_LEG,BP_R_LEG,BP_L_ARM,BP_R_ARM,BP_L_HAND,BP_R_HAND)
-		species_allowed = list(SPECIES_WEREBEAST)
\ No newline at end of file
+		species_allowed = list(SPECIES_WEREBEAST)
+
+	shadekin_snoot
+		name = "Shadekin Snoot"
+		icon_state = "shadekin-snoot"
+		color_blend_mode = ICON_MULTIPLY
+		body_parts = list(BP_HEAD)
+		species_allowed = list(SPECIES_SHADEKIN)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_taur_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_taur_vr.dm
index dc4ab4839c6..1f82272c2a8 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_taur_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_taur_vr.dm
@@ -163,10 +163,11 @@
 	name = "Shadekin Tail (Shadekin)"
 	icon_state = "shadekin_s"
 	can_ride = 0
-	//ckeys_allowed = list("spoopylizz")
 	hide_body_parts = null
 	clip_mask_icon = null
 	clip_mask_state = null
+	apply_restrictions = TRUE
+	species_allowed = list(SPECIES_SHADEKIN)
 
 /datum/sprite_accessory/tail/taur/shadekin_tail/shadekin_tail_2c
 	name = "Shadekin Tail dual-color (Shadekin)"
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
index 83132547462..2a988dd0096 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/appearance/sprite_accessories_vr.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 /datum/sprite_accessory
 	// Ckey of person allowed to use this, if defined.
 	var/list/ckeys_allowed = null
+	var/apply_restrictions = FALSE		//whether to apply restrictions for specific tails/ears/wings
 
 /*
 ////////////////////////////
@@ -37,6 +38,8 @@
 	icon_state = "shadekin"
 	do_colouration = 1
 	color_blend_mode = ICON_MULTIPLY
+	apply_restrictions = TRUE
+	species_allowed = list(SPECIES_SHADEKIN)
 
 // Ears avaliable to anyone
 
@@ -682,6 +685,8 @@
 	icon_state = "shadekin-short"
 	do_colouration = 1
 	color_blend_mode = ICON_MULTIPLY
+	apply_restrictions = TRUE
+	species_allowed = list(SPECIES_SHADEKIN)
 
 // Everyone tails
 
diff --git a/icons/mob/human_races/markings_vr.dmi b/icons/mob/human_races/markings_vr.dmi
index d776a68b67c..87c59161e6b 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/human_races/markings_vr.dmi and b/icons/mob/human_races/markings_vr.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin.dmi b/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin.dmi
deleted file mode 100644
index aa789ccb057..00000000000
Binary files a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin.dmi and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin_ears.dmi b/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin_ears.dmi
deleted file mode 100644
index a220ce173bc..00000000000
Binary files a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekin_ears.dmi and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekinx64.dmi b/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekinx64.dmi
deleted file mode 100644
index 7c298a857e8..00000000000
Binary files a/icons/mob/species/shadekin/shadekinx64.dmi and /dev/null differ