diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/event_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/event_vr.dm
index dcd58bbd7bb..d32a3746c44 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/event_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/event_vr.dm
@@ -188,6 +188,7 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	invisibility = INVISIBILITY_OBSERVER
 	spawn_active = TRUE
+	var/redgate_restricted = FALSE
 
 //override the standard attack_ghost proc for custom messages
 /obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/attack_ghost(var/mob/observer/dead/user)
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@
 
 	var/choice = tgui_alert(user, "Using this spawner will spawn you as your currently loaded character slot in a special role. It should not be used with characters you regularly play on station. Are you absolutely sure you wish to continue?", "Maint Lurker Spawner", list("Yes", "No"))
 
-	if(!choice || choice == "No")
+	if(choice != "Yes")
 		return
 
 	create_occupant(user)
@@ -243,8 +244,11 @@
 	new_character.regenerate_icons()
 
 	new_character.update_transform()
-
-	to_chat(new_character, span_notice("You are a " + span_bold(JOB_MAINT_LURKER) + ", a loose end... you have no special advantages compared to the rest of the crew, so be cautious! You have spawned with an ID that will allow you free access to maintenance areas along with any of your chosen loadout items that are not role restricted, and can make use of anything you can find in maintenance."))
+	if(redgate_restricted)
+		new_character.redgate_restricted = TRUE
+		to_chat(new_character, span_notice("You are an inhabitant of this redgate location, you have no special advantages compared to the rest of the crew, so be cautious! You have spawned with an ID that will allow you free access to basic doors along with any of your chosen loadout items that are not role restricted, and can make use of anything you can find in the redgate map."))
+	else
+		to_chat(new_character, span_notice("You are a " + span_bold(JOB_MAINT_LURKER) + ", a loose end... you have no special advantages compared to the rest of the crew, so be cautious! You have spawned with an ID that will allow you free access to maintenance areas along with any of your chosen loadout items that are not role restricted, and can make use of anything you can find in maintenance."))
 	to_chat(new_character, span_critical("Please be advised, this role is " + span_bold("NOT AN ANTAGONIST.")))
 	to_chat(new_character, span_notice("Whoever or whatever your chosen character slot is, your role is to facilitate roleplay focused around that character; this role is not free license to attack and murder people without provocation or explicit out-of-character consent. You should probably be cautious around high-traffic and highly sensitive areas (e.g. Telecomms) as Security personnel would be well within their rights to treat you as a trespasser. That said, good luck!"))
 
@@ -255,3 +259,32 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(!(src in active_ghost_pods))
 		active_ghost_pods += src
+
+/// redspace variant
+
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate
+	name = "Redspace inhabitant hole"
+	desc = "A starting location for characters who exist inside of the redgate!"
+	redgate_restricted = TRUE
+
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate/attack_ghost(var/mob/observer/dead/user)
+	if(jobban_isbanned(user, JOB_GHOSTROLES))
+		to_chat(user, span_warning("You cannot use this spawnpoint because you are banned from playing ghost roles."))
+		return
+
+	//No whitelist
+	if(!is_alien_whitelisted(user.client, GLOB.all_species[user.client.prefs.species]))
+		to_chat(user, span_warning("You cannot use this spawnpoint to spawn as a species you are not whitelisted for!"))
+		return
+
+	//No OOC notes/FT
+	if(not_has_ooc_text(user))
+		//to_chat(user, span_warning("You must have proper out-of-character notes and flavor text configured for your current character slot to use this spawnpoint."))
+		return
+
+	var/choice = tgui_alert(user, "Using this spawner will spawn you as your currently loaded character slot in a special role. It should be a character who has a suitable reason for existing within this redspace location. You will not be able to leave through the redgate until another character grants you permission by clicking on the redgate with you nearby. Are you absolutely sure you wish to continue?", "Redspace Inhabitant Spawner", list("Yes", "No"))
+
+	if(choice != "Yes")
+		return
+
+	create_occupant(user)
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/redgate.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/redgate.dm
index eba8db323be..e2c08585803 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/redgate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/redgate.dm
@@ -35,6 +35,11 @@
 			keycheck = FALSE		//we'll allow it
 		else
 			return
+	if(ishuman(M))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		if(H.redgate_restricted)
+			to_chat(M, span_warning("You can not walk through the redgate without another character giving you permission (by clicking on the redgate with you nearby)."))
+			return
 
 	if(is_type_in_list(M, restrictions))	//Some stuff we don't want to bring EVEN IF it has a key.
 		return
@@ -103,7 +108,25 @@
 
 /obj/structure/redgate/attack_hand(mob/M as mob)
 	if(density)
-		src.teleport(M)
+		if(ishuman(M))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/O = M
+			var/list/nearby_restricted = list()
+			for(var/obj/structure/redgate/g in world)
+				for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H in oview(7,g))
+					if(H.redgate_restricted && !O.redgate_restricted) //For every restricted human near the redgate, if you aren't restricted yourself, put them in a list.
+						nearby_restricted |= H
+			if(!nearby_restricted.len)
+				teleport(M) //teleport functionality remains if no restricted people are nearby.
+			else
+				var/mob/living/carbon/human/restricted_human = tgui_input_list(M, "Who do you wish to give access through the redgate?", "Nearby Redgate Inhabitants", nearby_restricted)
+				if(!restricted_human)
+					return
+				restricted_human.redgate_restricted = FALSE
+				to_chat(M, span_notice("You have given [restricted_human] permission to use the redgate."))
+				to_chat(restricted_human, span_notice("[M] has given you permission to use the redgate."))
+				log_and_message_admins("[M] has given [restricted_human] permission to use the redgate.")
+		else
+			teleport(M)
 	else
 		if(!find_partner())
 			to_chat(M, span_warning("The [src] remains off... seems like it doesn't have a destination."))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
index ecbf6b0a984..6243b54459b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
@@ -176,3 +176,5 @@
 
 	var/loneliness_stage = 0
 	var/next_loneliness_time = 0
+
+	var/redgate_restricted = FALSE
diff --git a/maps/redgate/cybercity.dmm b/maps/redgate/cybercity.dmm
index e8b8aea2420..b6505ae640f 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/cybercity.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/cybercity.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aaa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/neutral,
+/area/redgate/city/house2)
 "acu" = (
 /obj/structure/toilet,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
@@ -17412,6 +17416,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -24;
 	pixel_y = -24
 	},
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
 /area/redgate/city/house9)
 "wJC" = (
@@ -24674,7 +24679,7 @@ iPk
 nqa
 raL
 gox
-ica
+aaa
 ica
 vLi
 eXX
diff --git a/maps/redgate/darkadventure.dmm b/maps/redgate/darkadventure.dmm
index 034cb6e02c9..733044d40bc 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/darkadventure.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/darkadventure.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/outdoors/ironsand{
+	outdoors = 0
+	},
+/area/redgate/wilds)
 "af" = (
 /obj/structure/prop/rock/round,
 /turf/simulated/floor/outdoors/ironsand,
@@ -15018,7 +15024,7 @@ tV
 YU
 ax
 ax
-ax
+aa
 ax
 ax
 YU
diff --git a/maps/redgate/eggnogtown.dmm b/maps/redgate/eggnogtown.dmm
index 1bd1ba29cab..1e0d51ef85f 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/eggnogtown.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/eggnogtown.dmm
@@ -407,6 +407,10 @@
 /obj/structure/table/fancyblack,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/redgate/eggnogtown/kitchihome/den)
+"bh" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/wood,
+/area/redgate/eggnogtown/alipad)
 "bk" = (
 /obj/machinery/alarm/alarms_hidden{
 	dir = 1;
@@ -18943,7 +18947,7 @@ dN
 dN
 dN
 dN
-dN
+bh
 dN
 dN
 QM
diff --git a/maps/redgate/facility.dmm b/maps/redgate/facility.dmm
index 5e6127e7d05..0657e6b5886 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/facility.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/facility.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aaa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
+/area/redgate/facility/nw)
 "aau" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/medical2,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
@@ -18579,7 +18583,7 @@ wCZ
 mnq
 tTv
 xEz
-rzR
+aaa
 xqm
 gCf
 gCf
diff --git a/maps/redgate/falls/falls.dmm b/maps/redgate/falls/falls.dmm
index 0c5830189ae..8e0feea99d5 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/falls/falls.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/falls/falls.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/atoll,
+/area/gateway/atoll/falls)
 "af" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/shadow/floor,
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/atoll{
@@ -19602,7 +19606,7 @@ YG
 gI
 vl
 Du
-VM
+aa
 jD
 Jk
 PC
diff --git a/maps/redgate/fantasy.dmm b/maps/redgate/fantasy.dmm
index 7ed135d1f70..55f01bacf1d 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/fantasy.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/fantasy.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/wood/alt,
+/area/redgate/fantasy/tavern)
 "ab" = (
 /obj/structure/undies_wardrobe,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood/alt/panel,
@@ -13585,7 +13589,7 @@ US
 uu
 He
 RO
-US
+aa
 US
 He
 RO
diff --git a/maps/redgate/hotsprings.dmm b/maps/redgate/hotsprings.dmm
index 79ca20755c1..6b628b91cab 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/hotsprings.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/hotsprings.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/steel,
+/area/redgate/hotsprings/outdoors)
 "as" = (
 /turf/simulated/floor/water{
 	name = "hotspring";
@@ -20512,7 +20516,7 @@ La
 iF
 fB
 iF
-iF
+aa
 iF
 be
 iF
diff --git a/maps/redgate/innland.dmm b/maps/redgate/innland.dmm
index 95300851cab..e4d5b1beca1 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/innland.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/innland.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/outdoors/grass/seasonal,
+/area/redgate/wilds)
 "ae" = (
 /turf/simulated/floor/beach/sand{
 	outdoors = 1
@@ -18130,7 +18134,7 @@ cs
 cs
 cs
 cs
-cs
+aa
 cs
 cs
 cs
diff --git a/maps/redgate/islands.dmm b/maps/redgate/islands.dmm
index aa30fd95840..a8b42ae0d17 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/islands.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/islands.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/beach/sand/desert/outdoors,
+/area/redgate/islands/ocean)
 "ah" = (
 /obj/structure/table/steel_reinforced,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/dark,
@@ -17351,7 +17355,7 @@ tD
 tD
 tD
 nx
-nx
+aa
 nx
 La
 Bp
diff --git a/maps/redgate/jungle.dmm b/maps/redgate/jungle.dmm
index d08f7e82963..7f19e76e072 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/jungle.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/jungle.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/wood,
+/area/redgate/jungle/aboveground)
 "ac" = (
 /obj/structure/bed/bath,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/yellow,
@@ -18285,7 +18289,7 @@ zU
 zU
 ZM
 Mo
-wP
+aa
 wP
 ZM
 zU
diff --git a/maps/redgate/laserdome.dmm b/maps/redgate/laserdome.dmm
index e2b8b3b87d5..21e33b85f84 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/laserdome.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/laserdome.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aaa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
+/area/redgate/laserdome/lobby/showers)
 "aeW" = (
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/corner/red/full{
 	dir = 8
@@ -14677,7 +14681,7 @@ xLH
 xLH
 yjF
 lcP
-lcP
+aaa
 lcP
 lcP
 jho
diff --git a/maps/redgate/stardog.dmm b/maps/redgate/stardog.dmm
index 711109ba9fc..d20def103f0 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/stardog.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/stardog.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/sofa/corp,
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/lino,
+/area/redgate/stardog/lounge)
 "ac" = (
 /turf/simulated/floor/flesh/mover{
 	dir = 4
@@ -9391,7 +9396,7 @@ aj
 aj
 jf
 jM
-Pg
+aa
 aj
 aj
 jf
diff --git a/maps/redgate/teppiranch.dmm b/maps/redgate/teppiranch.dmm
index fa0eeb4164e..afdefb9fb01 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/teppiranch.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/teppiranch.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/holofloor/bmarble,
+/area/redgate/structure/powered/teppi_ranch)
 "ak" = (
 /obj/structure/bonfire,
 /turf/simulated/floor/beach/sand{
@@ -10954,7 +10958,7 @@ YW
 Qw
 Qw
 Qw
-Qw
+aa
 Qw
 Qw
 Qw
diff --git a/maps/redgate/train_upper.dmm b/maps/redgate/train_upper.dmm
index 56b08472297..08a1b4da20c 100644
--- a/maps/redgate/train_upper.dmm
+++ b/maps/redgate/train_upper.dmm
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 //MAP CONVERTED BY dmm2tgm.py THIS HEADER COMMENT PREVENTS RECONVERSION, DO NOT REMOVE
+"aa" = (
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/maint_lurker/redgate,
+/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/dark,
+/area/redgate/train/staff)
 "ai" = (
 /turf/simulated/shuttle/wall/voidcraft/hard_corner,
 /area/redgate/train/gym)
@@ -7969,7 +7973,7 @@ wl
 dL
 yp
 Wy
-ua
+aa
 wl
 zj
 tK