[Semi-Port] New Heretic Path: Knock (#20763)

* woo hoo

haha

* lore next

then we're done

* ok

lore done

* i didnt forget this time

hahaha

* fix lint?

maybe

* linter angy

maybe

* updated comment

time to go raid yippie

* typo

ha

* yes

forgot this

* ok

whatever

* Updates sprites

yay

code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm

@@ -117,6 +117,7 @@
 #define PATH_VOID "Void"
 #define PATH_BLADE "Blade"
 #define PATH_COSMIC "Cosmic"
+#define PATH_KNOCK "Knock"
 
 #define TIER_NONE 0
 #define TIER_PATH 1

code/__DEFINES/traits.dm

@@ -484,3 +484,5 @@
 #define TRAIT_NO_FLOATING_ANIM "no-floating-animation"
 /// Used to prevent multiple floating blades from triggering over the same target
 #define TRAIT_BEING_BLADE_SHIELDED "being_blade_shielded"
+/// things with this trait are treated as having no access in /obj/proc/check_access(obj/item)
+#define TRAIT_ALWAYS_NO_ACCESS "alwaysnoaccess"

code/_globalvars/lists/poll_ignore.dm

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 #define POLL_IGNORE_SPLITPERSONALITY "split_personality"
 #define POLL_IGNORE_CONTRACTOR_SUPPORT "contractor_support"
 #define POLL_IGNORE_RAGINMAGES "raging_mages"
+#define POLL_IGNORE_HERETIC_MONSTER "heretic_monsters"
 
 
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(poll_ignore_desc, list(

code/controllers/subsystem/machines.dm

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(machines)
 	var/list/processing = list()
 	var/list/currentrun = list()
 	var/list/powernets = list()
+	/// Assosciative list of all machines that exist.
+	VAR_PRIVATE/list/machines_by_type = list()
 
 /datum/controller/subsystem/machines/Initialize()
 	makepowernets()
@@ -67,3 +69,16 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(machines)
 		processing = SSmachines.processing
 	if (istype(SSmachines.powernets))
 		powernets = SSmachines.powernets
+
+/// Gets a list of all machines that are either the passed type or a subtype.
+/datum/controller/subsystem/machines/proc/get_machines_by_type_and_subtypes(obj/machinery/machine_type)
+	if(!ispath(machine_type))
+		machine_type = machine_type.type
+	if(!ispath(machine_type, /obj/machinery))
+		CRASH("called get_machines_by_type_and_subtypes with a non-machine type [machine_type]")
+	var/list/machines = list()
+	for(var/next_type in typesof(machine_type))
+		var/list/found_machines = machines_by_type[next_type]
+		if(found_machines)
+			machines += found_machines 
+	return machines

code/datums/status_effects/debuffs/debuffs.dm

@@ -1639,3 +1639,16 @@
 	new teleport_effect(get_turf(owner))
 	owner.Paralyze(2 SECONDS)
 	return ..()
+
+/datum/status_effect/eldritch/knock
+	id = "knock_mark"
+	effect_sprite = "emark7"
+	duration = 10 SECONDS
+
+/datum/status_effect/eldritch/knock/on_apply()
+	. = ..()
+	ADD_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_ALWAYS_NO_ACCESS, STATUS_EFFECT_TRAIT)
+
+/datum/status_effect/eldritch/knock/on_remove()
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_ALWAYS_NO_ACCESS, STATUS_EFFECT_TRAIT)
+	return ..()

code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm

@@ -1087,3 +1087,176 @@ update_label("John Doe", "Clowny")
 /obj/item/card/id/departmental_budget/sec
 	department_ID = ACCOUNT_SEC
 	department_name = ACCOUNT_SEC_NAME
+
+/***
+ * 
+ * 
+ * 	HERETIC ID SECTION (SORRY)
+ * 
+ * 
+ */
+
+/obj/effect/knock_portal
+	name = "crack in reality"
+	desc = "A crack in space, impossibly deep and painful to the eyes. Definitely not safe."
+	icon = 'icons/effects/eldritch.dmi'
+	icon_state = "realitycrack"
+	light_system = STATIC_LIGHT
+	light_power = 1
+	light_on = TRUE
+	light_color = COLOR_GREEN
+	light_range = 3
+	opacity = TRUE
+	density = FALSE //so we dont block doors closing
+	layer = OBJ_LAYER //under doors
+	///The knock portal we teleport to
+	var/obj/effect/knock_portal/destination
+	///The airlock we are linked to, we delete if it is destroyed
+	var/obj/machinery/door/our_airlock
+
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/Initialize(mapload, target)
+	. = ..()
+	if(target)
+		our_airlock = target
+		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_PARENT_QDELETING, PROC_REF(delete_on_door_delete))
+		
+	var/static/list/loc_connections = list(
+		COMSIG_ATOM_ENTERED = PROC_REF(on_entered),
+	)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/connect_loc, loc_connections)
+
+///Deletes us and our destination portal if our_airlock is destroyed
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/proc/delete_on_door_delete(datum/source)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	qdel(src)
+
+///Signal handler for when our location is entered, calls teleport on the victim, if their old_loc didnt contain a portal already (to prevent loops)
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/proc/on_entered(datum/source, mob/living/loser, atom/old_loc)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if(istype(loser) && !(locate(type) in old_loc))
+		teleport(loser)
+
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/Destroy()
+	QDEL_NULL(destination)
+	our_airlock = null
+	return ..()
+
+///Teleports the teleportee, to a random airlock if the teleportee isnt a heretic, or the other portal if they are one
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/proc/teleport(mob/living/teleportee)
+	if(isnull(destination)) //dumbass
+		qdel(src)
+		return
+
+	//get it?
+	var/obj/machinery/door/doorstination = IS_HERETIC_OR_MONSTER(teleportee) ? destination.our_airlock : find_random_airlock()
+	if(!do_teleport(teleportee, get_turf(doorstination), channel = TELEPORT_CHANNEL_MAGIC))
+		return
+
+	if(!IS_HERETIC_OR_MONSTER(teleportee))
+		teleportee.apply_damage(20, BRUTE) //so they dont roll it like a jackpot machine to see if they can land in the armory
+		to_chat(teleportee, span_userdanger("You stumble through [src], battered by forces beyond your comprehension, landing anywhere but where you thought you were going."))
+
+	INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(async_opendoor), doorstination)
+
+///Returns a random airlock on the same Z level as our portal, that isnt our airlock
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/proc/find_random_airlock()
+	var/list/turf/possible_destinations = list()
+	for(var/obj/airlock as anything in SSmachines.get_machines_by_type_and_subtypes(/obj/machinery/door/airlock))
+		if(airlock.z != z)
+			continue
+		if(airlock.loc == loc)
+			continue
+		possible_destinations += airlock
+	return pick(possible_destinations)
+
+///Asynchronous proc to unbolt, then open the passed door
+/obj/effect/knock_portal/proc/async_opendoor(obj/machinery/door/door)
+	if(istype(door, /obj/machinery/door/airlock)) //they can create portals on ANY door, but we should unlock airlocks so they can actually open
+		var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/as_airlock = door
+		as_airlock.unbolt()
+	door.open()
+
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic
+	name = "Eldritch Card"
+	access = list(ACCESS_MAINT_TUNNELS)
+	///The first portal in the portal pair, so we can clear it later
+	var/obj/effect/knock_portal/portal_one
+	///The second portal in the portal pair, so we can clear it later
+	var/obj/effect/knock_portal/portal_two
+	///The first door we are linking in the pair, so we can create a portal pair
+	var/datum/weakref/link
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!IS_HERETIC_OR_MONSTER(user))
+		return
+	. += span_hypnophrase("Enchanted by the Mansus!")
+	. += span_hypnophrase("Using an ID on this will consume it and allow you to copy its accesses.")
+	. += span_hypnophrase("<b>Using this in-hand</b> allows you to change its appearance.")
+	. += span_hypnophrase("<b>Using this on a pair of doors</b>, allows you to link them together. Entering one door will transport you to the other, while heathens are instead teleported to a random airlock.")
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/afterattack(obj/item/O, mob/user, proximity)
+	if(!proximity)
+		return
+	if(istype(O, /obj/item/card/id))
+		var/obj/item/card/id/I = O
+		src.access |= I.access
+		if(isliving(user) && user.mind)
+			if(user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic))
+				qdel(I)
+				to_chat(usr, span_notice("The card consumes the original ID, copying its access."))
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/proc/clear_portals()
+	QDEL_NULL(portal_one)
+	QDEL_NULL(portal_two)	
+
+///Clears portal references
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/proc/clear_portal_refs()
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	portal_one = null
+	portal_two = null
+
+///Creates a portal pair at door1 and door2, displays a balloon alert to user
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/proc/make_portal(mob/user, obj/machinery/door/door1, obj/machinery/door/door2)
+	var/message = "linked"
+	if(portal_one || portal_two)
+		clear_portals()
+		message += ", previous cleared"
+	
+	portal_one = new(get_turf(door2), door2)
+	portal_two = new(get_turf(door1), door1)
+	portal_one.destination = portal_two
+	RegisterSignal(portal_one, COMSIG_PARENT_QDELETING, PROC_REF(clear_portal_refs))  //we only really need to register one because they already qdel both portals if one is destroyed
+	portal_two.destination = portal_one
+	balloon_alert(user, "[message]")
+
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!proximity_flag || !IS_HERETIC(user))
+		return
+	if(istype(target, /obj/effect/knock_portal))
+		clear_portals()
+		return
+
+	if(!istype(target, /obj/machinery/door))
+		return
+
+	var/reference_resolved = link?.resolve()
+	if(reference_resolved == target)
+		return
+
+	if(reference_resolved)
+		make_portal(user, reference_resolved, target)
+		to_chat(user, span_notice("You use [src], to link [link] and [target] together."))
+		link = null
+		balloon_alert(user, "link 2/2")
+	else
+		link = WEAKREF(target)
+		balloon_alert(user, "link 1/2")
+
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic/Destroy()
+	link = null
+	clear_portals()
+	return ..()

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm

@@ -31,7 +31,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_mind,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic),
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock),
 	TIER_1 = list(
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/madness_mask,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_ghoul,
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/void_phase,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_dance,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/cosmic_runes,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/key_ring,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/armor,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_cloak,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ashen_eyes,
@@ -52,7 +54,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark),
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark),
 	TIER_2 = list(
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/volcano_blast,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/raw_prophet,
@@ -61,6 +64,7 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cold_snap,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/duel_stance,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/star_blast,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/burglar_finesse,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/blood_siphon,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/eldritchbolt,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/void_blast),
@@ -71,7 +75,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade),
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade),
 	TIER_3 = list(
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/flame_birth,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/stalker,
@@ -80,6 +85,7 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/void_pull,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/furious_steel,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/cosmic_expansion,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/freedom_forever,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ashy,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rusty,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/cleave,
@@ -92,7 +98,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final))
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final))
 
 	var/static/list/path_to_ui_color = list(
 		PATH_START = "grey",
@@ -368,8 +375,10 @@
 		else if(is_cosmic())
 			if(transformed)
 				parts += "<span class='greentext big'>THE STAR GAZER HAS ASCENDED!</span>"
-			else
+		else if(is_knock())
-				parts += "<span class='greentext big'>THE OATHBREAKER HAS ASCENDED!</span>"
+			parts += "<span class='greentext big'>THE SPIDER'S DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED!</span>"
+		else
+			parts += "<span class='greentext big'>THE OATHBREAKER HAS ASCENDED!</span>"
 	else
 		if(cultiewin)
 			parts += span_greentext("The [lowertext(lore)] heretic was successful!")
@@ -731,6 +740,37 @@
 				flavor_message += 	"Dragging your feet through what remains of the ruined station, you can only laugh as the stars continue to twinkle in the sky, despite everything."
 			else //Dead
 				flavor_message += 	"Your skin turns to dust and your bones reduce to raw atoms, you will be forgotten in the new cosmic age."
+
+	else if(is_knock()) //Cosmic epilogues
+
+		if(ascended)
+			message_color = "#FFD700"
+			if(escaped)
+				flavor_message += 	"The shuttle docks at Centcom, the doors open but instead of people a mass of horrors pour out, consuming everyone in their path."
+			else if(alive)
+				flavor_message += 	"You've opened the door, unlocked the lock, became the key. Crack open the rest of reality, door by door."
+			else //Dead
+				flavor_message += 	"For a fleeting moment, you opened a portal to the end of days. Nothing could have brought you greater satisfaction, and you pass in peace"
+	
+		else if(cultiewin) //Completed objectives
+			if(escaped)
+				flavor_message += 	"With each gleeful step you take through the station, you look at the passing airlocks, knowing the truth that you will bring."
+				message_color = "#008000"
+			else if(alive)
+				flavor_message += 	"The shuttle is gone, you are alone. And yet, as you turn to the nearest airlock, what waits beyond is something only you can see."
+				message_color = "#008000"
+			else //Dead
+				flavor_message += 	"Your death is not your end, as your bones will become the key for another's path to glory."
+				message_color = "#517fff"
+
+		else //Failed objectives
+			if(escaped)
+				flavor_message += 	"You escaped, but for what? For the rest of your life you avoid doorways, knowing that once you pass through one, you may not come back."
+				message_color = "#517fff"
+			else if(alive)
+				flavor_message += 	"Step by step, you walk the halls of the abandonded tarnished station, ID in hand looking for the right door. The door to oblivion."
+			else //Dead
+				flavor_message += 	"As the last of your life drains from you, all you can manage is to lay there dying. Nobody will remember your deeds here today."
 	else //Unpledged epilogues
 
 		if(cultiewin) //Completed objectives (WITH NO RESEARCH MIND YOU)
@@ -839,6 +879,9 @@
 /datum/antagonist/heretic/proc/is_cosmic()
 	return "[lore]" == "Cosmic"
 
+/datum/antagonist/heretic/proc/is_knock()
+	return "[lore]" == "Knock"
+
 /datum/antagonist/heretic/proc/is_unpledged()
 	return "[lore]" == "Unpledged"
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_items.dm

@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/cosmic
 	name = "cosmic blade"
-	desc = "A piece of the cosmos, shaped like a weapon for you to wield"
+	desc = "A piece of the cosmos, shaped like a weapon for you to wield."
 	icon_state = "cosmic_blade"
 	item_state = "cosmic_blade"
 
@@ -202,6 +202,12 @@
 		user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
 	return
 
+/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/knock
+	name = "key blade"
+	desc = "A blade in the shape of a key, what door will you unlock with it?"
+	icon_state = "knock_blade"
+	item_state = "knock_blade"
+
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/eldritch_amulet
 	name = "warm eldritch medallion"
 	desc = "A strange medallion. Peering through the crystalline surface, the world around you melts away. You see your own beating heart, and the pulse of a thousand others."

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm

@@ -9,12 +9,14 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
@@ -26,7 +28,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/ash_knife)
 	cost = 1
 	route = PATH_ASH
@@ -95,7 +98,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	route = PATH_ASH
 	tier = TIER_MARK
 
@@ -126,7 +130,7 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/volcano_blast
 	name = "T2 - Volcano Blast"
 	gain_text = "The strongest fires come from within, expel a piece of your burning soul to show you enemies the truth of flame."
-	desc = "Shoot a stong blast of fire at an enemy."
+	desc = "Shoot a strong blast of fire at an enemy."
 	cost = 1
 	spell_to_add = /datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/projectile/fireball/eldritch
 	route = PATH_ASH
@@ -159,7 +163,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,)
 	route = PATH_ASH
 	tier = TIER_BLADE
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/blade_lore.dm

@@ -9,24 +9,28 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_mind,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/dark_knife)
 	cost = 1
 	route = PATH_BLADE
@@ -195,7 +199,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/eldritch_whetstone)
 	route = PATH_BLADE
 	tier = TIER_MARK
@@ -270,7 +275,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/bone_knife)
 	route = PATH_BLADE
 	tier = TIER_BLADE

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/cosmo_lore.dm

@@ -10,24 +10,28 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_mind,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/cosmic_knife)
 	cost = 1
 	route = PATH_COSMIC
@@ -78,7 +82,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	route = PATH_COSMIC
 	tier = TIER_MARK
 
@@ -125,7 +130,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade)
 	route = PATH_COSMIC
 	tier = TIER_BLADE
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/flesh_lore.dm

@@ -9,24 +9,28 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	cost = 1
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/flesh_blade)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
@@ -124,7 +128,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
 	tier = TIER_MARK
 
@@ -170,7 +175,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
 	tier = TIER_BLADE
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/knock_lore.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,196 @@
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock
+	name = "A Locksmith's Secret"
+	desc = "Opens up the Path of Knock to you. \
+		Allows you to transmute a knife and a crowbar into a Key Blade. Additionally, your grasp will open up numerous locked things when used upon them."
+	gain_text = "The Knock permits no seal and no isolation. It thrusts us gleefully out of the safety of ignorance."
+	banned_knowledge = list(
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_ash,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_rust,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_flesh,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_mind,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/knock_knife)
+	cost = 1
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_PATH
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock/on_gain(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+
+	var/datum/action/cooldown/spell/touch/mansus_grasp/knock_grasp = locate() in user.actions
+	knock_grasp?.cooldown_time = 20 SECONDS
+	var/obj/realknife = new /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/knock
+	user.put_in_hands(realknife)
+	RegisterSignal(user, COMSIG_HERETIC_MANSUS_GRASP_ATTACK, PROC_REF(on_mansus_grasp))
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_ash/on_lose(mob/user)
+	UnregisterSignal(user, COMSIG_HERETIC_MANSUS_GRASP_ATTACK)
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock/proc/on_mansus_grasp(mob/living/source, atom/target)
+	//SIGNAL_HANDLER - if this is uncommented the whole thing explodes like flesh grasp 
+
+	if(isopenturf(target))//prevent use on tiles
+		return COMPONENT_BLOCK_HAND_USE
+	if(ismecha(target))
+		var/obj/mecha/mecha = target
+		mecha.dna_lock = null
+		for(var/mob/living/occupant as anything in mecha.occupant)
+			mecha.go_out()
+	else if(istype(target,/obj/machinery/door/airlock))
+		var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/door = target
+		door.unbolt()
+	else if(istype(target, /obj/machinery/computer))
+		var/obj/machinery/computer/computer = target
+		computer.authenticated = TRUE
+		computer.balloon_alert(source, "unlocked")
+
+	var/turf/target_turf = get_turf(target)
+	SEND_SIGNAL(target_turf, COMSIG_ATOM_MAGICALLY_UNLOCKED, src, source)
+	playsound(target, 'sound/magic/hereticknock.ogg', 100, TRUE, -1)
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/key_ring
+	name = "T1 - Key Keeper’s Burden"
+	desc = "Allows you to transmute a wallet, an iron rod, and an ID card to create an Eldritch Card. \
+		It functions the same as an ID Card, but attacking an ID card with it fuses them, causing it to gain the original's access. \
+		You can use it in-hand to change its form. \
+		Does not preserve the card used in the ritual.\
+		Will also allow you to open portals at airlocks to travel between, with a maximum of two."
+	gain_text = "Gateways shall open before me, my very will ensnaring reality."
+
+	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/key_ring)
+	cost = 1
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_1
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark
+	name = "Grasp Mark - Mark of Knock"
+	desc = "Your Mansus Grasp now applies the Mark of Knock. \
+		Attack a marked person to bar them from all passages for the duration of the mark."
+	gain_text = "Their requests for passage will remain unheeded."
+	cost = 2
+	banned_knowledge = list(
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark)
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_MARK
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark/on_gain(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	RegisterSignal(user, COMSIG_HERETIC_MANSUS_GRASP_ATTACK, PROC_REF(on_mansus_grasp))
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark/on_lose(mob/user, datum/antagonist/heretic/our_heretic)
+	UnregisterSignal(user, COMSIG_HERETIC_MANSUS_GRASP_ATTACK)
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark/proc/on_mansus_grasp(mob/living/source, mob/living/target)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(isliving(target))
+		var/mob/living/living_target = target
+		living_target.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/knock)
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/burglar_finesse
+	name = "T2 - Burglar's Finesse"
+	desc = "Grants you Burglar's Finesse, a single-target spell \
+		that puts a random item from the victims backpack into your hand."
+	gain_text = "Their trinkets will be mine, as will their lives in due time."
+	spell_to_add = /datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/burglar_finesse
+	cost = 1
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_2
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade
+	name = "Blade Upgrade - Opening Blade"
+	desc = "Your blade will be able to pry open unlocked airlocks."
+	gain_text = "The power of my patron courses through my blade, willing their very flesh to part."
+	banned_knowledge = list(
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,)
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_BLADE
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(target,mob/user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+	. = ..()
+
+	if(istype(target, /obj/machinery/door/airlock))
+		var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/A = target
+
+		if((!A.requiresID() || A.allowed(user)) && A.hasPower()) //This is to prevent stupid shit like hitting a door with an arm blade, the door opening because you have acces and still getting a "the airlocks motors resist our efforts to force it" message, power requirement is so this doesn't stop unpowered doors from being pried open if you have access
+			return
+
+		if(A.locked)
+			to_chat(user, span_warning("The airlock's bolts prevent it from being forced!"))
+			return
+		if(A.welded)
+			to_chat(user, span_warning("The airlock is welded shut, it won't budge!"))
+			return
+
+		if(A.hasPower())
+			user.visible_message(span_warning("[user] jams [src] into the airlock and starts prying it open!"), span_warning("We start forcing the airlock open."), //yogs modified description
+			span_italics("You hear a metal screeching sound."))
+			playsound(A, 'sound/machines/airlock_alien_prying.ogg', 100, 1)
+			if(!do_after(user, 6 SECONDS, A))
+				return
+		//user.say("Heeeeeeeeeerrre's Johnny!")
+		user.visible_message(span_warning("[user] forces the airlock to open with [user.p_their()] [src]!"), span_warning("We force the airlock to open."), //yogs modified description
+		span_italics("You hear a metal screeching sound."))
+		A.open(2)
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/freedom_forever
+	name = "T3 - Freedom Forever"
+	desc = "Grants you Freedom Forever, a spell \
+		will cause reality to warp around you for a few seconds, confusing enemies and allies alike."
+	gain_text = "Flesh opens, and blood spills. My master seeks sacrifice, and I shall appease."
+	spell_to_add = /datum/action/cooldown/spell/spacetime_dist/eldritch
+	cost = 1
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_3
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final
+	name = "Ascension Rite - Many secrets behind the Spider Door"
+	desc = "The ascension ritual of the Path of Knock. \
+		Bring 3 corpses to a transmutation rune to complete the ritual. \
+		When completed, you gain damage resistance, and stun immunity \
+		and in addition, create a tear to the Spider Door; \
+		a tear in reality located at the site of this ritual. \
+		Eldritch creatures will endlessly pour from this rift \
+		who are bound to obey your instructions."
+	gain_text = "With her knowledge, and what I had seen, I knew what to do. \
+		I had to open the gates, with the holes in my foes as Ways! \
+		Reality will soon be torn, the Spider Gate opened! WITNESS ME!"
+	cost = 3
+	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/final/knock_final)
+	route = PATH_KNOCK
+	tier = TIER_ASCEND

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/mind_lore.dm

@@ -9,24 +9,28 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/mind_knife)
 	cost = 1
 	route = PATH_MIND
@@ -82,7 +86,9 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	route = PATH_MIND
 	tier = TIER_MARK
 
@@ -132,7 +138,9 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,)
 	route = PATH_MIND
 	tier = TIER_BLADE
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm

@@ -9,24 +9,28 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_void,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_blade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_cosmic,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/base_knock,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_final,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_final,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_final,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_final)
 	cost = 1
 	unlocked_transmutations = list(/datum/eldritch_transmutation/rust_blade)
 	route = PATH_RUST
@@ -113,7 +117,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_mark,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_mark,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_mark,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_mark,)
 	route = PATH_RUST
 	tier = TIER_MARK
 	
@@ -151,7 +156,8 @@
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/mind_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/void_blade_upgrade,
 		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/blade_blade_upgrade,
-		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade)
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/cosmic_blade_upgrade,
+		/datum/eldritch_knowledge/knock_blade_upgrade,)
 	route = PATH_RUST
 	tier = TIER_BLADE
 

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/magic/knock_magic.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+/datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/burglar_finesse
+	name = "Burglar's Finesse"
+	desc = "Steal a random item from the victim's backpack."
+	background_icon_state = "bg_heretic"
+	overlay_icon_state = "bg_heretic_border"
+	button_icon = 'icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi'
+	button_icon_state = "burglarsfinesse"
+
+	school = SCHOOL_FORBIDDEN
+	cooldown_time = 15 SECONDS
+
+	invocation = "Y'O'INK!"
+	invocation_type = INVOCATION_WHISPER
+	spell_requirements = SPELL_CASTABLE_WITHOUT_INVOCATION|SPELL_REQUIRES_NO_ANTIMAGIC
+
+	cast_range = 6
+
+/datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/burglar_finesse/is_valid_target(atom/cast_on)
+	return ..() && ishuman(cast_on) && (locate(/obj/item/storage/backpack) in cast_on.contents)
+
+/datum/action/cooldown/spell/pointed/burglar_finesse/cast(mob/living/carbon/human/cast_on)
+	. = ..()
+	if(cast_on.can_block_magic(antimagic_flags))
+		to_chat(cast_on, span_danger("You feel a light tug, but are otherwise fine, you were protected by holiness!"))
+		to_chat(owner, span_danger("[cast_on] is protected by holy forces!"))
+		return FALSE
+
+	var/obj/storage_item = locate(/obj/item/storage/backpack) in cast_on.contents
+	
+	if(isnull(storage_item))
+		return FALSE
+
+	var/item = pick(storage_item.contents)
+	if(isnull(item))
+		return FALSE
+
+	to_chat(cast_on, span_warning("Your [storage_item] feels lighter..."))
+	to_chat(owner, span_notice("With a blink, you pull [item] out of [cast_on][p_s()] [storage_item]."))
+	owner.put_in_active_hand(item)
+
+
+/datum/action/cooldown/spell/spacetime_dist/eldritch
+	name = "Freedom Forever"
+	desc = "Entangle the strings of space-time in an area around you, \
+		randomizing the layout and making proper movement impossible. The strings vibrate..."
+	sound = 'sound/effects/magic.ogg'
+	background_icon_state = "bg_heretic"
+	overlay_icon_state = "bg_heretic_border"
+	button_icon_state = "spacetime"
+
+	school = SCHOOL_FORBIDDEN
+	cooldown_time = 60 SECONDS
+	spell_requirements = SPELL_CASTABLE_WITHOUT_INVOCATION|SPELL_REQUIRES_NO_ANTIMAGIC|SPELL_REQUIRES_STATION
+
+	scramble_radius = 3
+	/// The duration of the scramble
+	duration = 5 SECONDS
+	

code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/transmutations/knock_transmutations.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+/datum/eldritch_transmutation/knock_knife
+	name = "Key Blade"
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/kitchen/knife,/obj/item/crowbar)
+	result_atoms = list(/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/knock)
+	required_shit_list = "A crowbar and a knife."
+
+/datum/eldritch_transmutation/key_ring
+	name = "Key Keeper’s Burden"
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/storage/wallet,/obj/item/card/id,/obj/item/stack/rods)
+	result_atoms = list(/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/heretic)
+	required_shit_list = "A wallet, ID card, and metal rods."
+
+/datum/eldritch_transmutation/final/knock_final
+	name = "Many secrets behind the Spider Door"
+	required_atoms = list(/mob/living/carbon/human)
+	required_shit_list = "Three dead bodies."
+
+/datum/eldritch_transmutation/final/knock_final/on_finished_recipe(mob/living/user, list/atoms, loc)
+	priority_announce("Immense destabilization of the bluespace veil has been observed. Our scanners report a fiery entity of unknown power is quickly escalating the station temperature to unhabitable levels. Immediate evacuation is advised.", "Anomaly Alert", ANNOUNCER_SPANOMALIES)
+	
+	new /obj/structure/knock_tear(loc, user.mind)
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
+	H.physiology.brute_mod *= 0.5
+	H.physiology.burn_mod *= 0.5
+	H.physiology.stamina_mod = 0
+	H.physiology.stun_mod = 0
+	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/ascension = H.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
+	ascension.ascended = TRUE
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear
+	name = "???"
+	desc = "It stares back. Theres no reason to remain. Run."
+	max_integrity = 10000
+	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
+	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
+	icon_state = "bhole3"
+	light_range = 20
+	anchored = TRUE
+	density = FALSE
+	move_resist = INFINITY
+	/// Who is our daddy?
+	var/datum/mind/ascendee
+	/// True if we're currently checking for ghost opinions
+	var/gathering_candidates = TRUE
+	///a static list of heretic summons we cam create, automatically populated from heretic monster subtypes
+	var/static/list/monster_types
+	/// A static list of heretic summons which we should not create
+	var/static/list/monster_types_blacklist = list(
+		/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy,
+		/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prime,
+		/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/star_gazer,
+	)
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/Initialize(mapload, datum/mind/ascendant_mind)
+	. = ..()
+	transform *= 3
+	if(isnull(monster_types))
+		monster_types = subtypesof(/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch) - monster_types_blacklist
+	if(!isnull(ascendant_mind))
+		ascendee = ascendant_mind
+		RegisterSignals(ascendant_mind.current, list(COMSIG_LIVING_DEATH, COMSIG_PARENT_QDELETING), PROC_REF(end_madness))
+	INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(poll_ghosts))
+
+/// Ask ghosts if they want to make some noise
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/proc/poll_ghosts()
+	var/list/candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Would you like to be a random eldritch monster attacking the crew?", ROLE_SENTIENCE, ROLE_SENTIENCE, 10 SECONDS, POLL_IGNORE_HERETIC_MONSTER)
+	while(LAZYLEN(candidates))
+		var/mob/dead/observer/candidate = pick_n_take(candidates)
+		ghost_to_monster(candidate, should_ask = FALSE)
+	gathering_candidates = FALSE
+
+/// Destroy the rift if you kill the heretic
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/proc/end_madness(datum/former_master)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	var/turf/our_turf = get_turf(src)
+	playsound(our_turf, 'sound/magic/castsummon.ogg', vol = 100, vary = TRUE)
+	visible_message(span_boldwarning("The rip in space spasms and disappears!"))
+	UnregisterSignal(former_master, list(COMSIG_LIVING_DEATH, COMSIG_PARENT_QDELETING)) // Just in case they die THEN delete
+	new /obj/effect/temp_visual/destabilising_tear(our_turf)
+	qdel(src)
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/attack_ghost(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(. || gathering_candidates)
+		return
+	ghost_to_monster(user)
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if (!isobserver(user) || gathering_candidates)
+		return
+	. += span_notice("You can use this to enter the world as a foul monster.")
+
+/// Turn a ghost into an 'orrible beast
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/proc/ghost_to_monster(mob/dead/observer/user, should_ask = TRUE)
+	if(should_ask)
+		var/ask = tgui_alert(user, "Become a monster?", "Ascended Rift", list("Yes", "No"))
+		if(ask != "Yes" || QDELETED(src) || QDELETED(user))
+			return FALSE
+	var/monster_type = pick(monster_types)
+	var/mob/living/monster = new monster_type(loc)
+	monster.key = user.key
+	monster.set_name()
+	var/datum/antagonist/heretic_monster/woohoo_free_antag = new(src)
+	monster.mind.add_antag_datum(woohoo_free_antag)
+	if(ascendee)
+		monster.faction = ascendee.current.faction
+		woohoo_free_antag.set_owner(ascendee)
+	var/datum/objective/kill_all_your_friends = new()
+	kill_all_your_friends.owner = monster.mind
+	kill_all_your_friends.explanation_text = "The station's crew must be culled."
+	kill_all_your_friends.completed = TRUE
+	woohoo_free_antag.objectives += kill_all_your_friends
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/move_crushed(atom/movable/pusher, force = MOVE_FORCE_DEFAULT, direction)
+	return FALSE
+
+/obj/structure/knock_tear/Destroy(force)
+	if(ascendee)
+		ascendee = null
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/effect/temp_visual/destabilising_tear
+	name = "destabilised tear"
+	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
+	icon_state = "bhole3"
+	light_range = 20
+	duration = 1 SECONDS
+
+/obj/effect/temp_visual/destabilising_tear/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	transform *= 3
+	animate(src, transform = matrix().Scale(3.2), time = 0.15 SECONDS)
+	animate(transform = matrix().Scale(0.2), time = 0.75 SECONDS)
+	animate(transform = matrix().Scale(3, 0), time = 0.1 SECONDS)
+	animate(src, color = COLOR_WHITE, time = 0.25 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_PARALLEL)

code/modules/jobs/access.dm

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 	if(IsAdminGhost(M))
 		//Access can't stop the abuse
 		return TRUE
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_ALWAYS_NO_ACCESS))
+		return FALSE
 	else if(istype(M) && SEND_SIGNAL(M, COMSIG_MOB_ALLOWED, src))
 		return TRUE
 	else if(ishuman(M))

yogstation.dme

@@ -663,8 +663,8 @@
 #include "code\datums\elements\frozen.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\life_drain.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\movetype_handler.dm"
-#include "code\datums\elements\rust.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\regenerator.dm"
+#include "code\datums\elements\rust.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\squish.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\update_icon_blocker.dm"
 #include "code\datums\helper_datums\events.dm"
@@ -1814,6 +1814,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\blade_lore.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\cosmo_lore.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\flesh_lore.dm"
+#include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\knock_lore.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\mind_lore.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\rust_lore.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\knowledge\void_lore.dm"
@@ -1822,6 +1823,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\cosmo_magic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\flesh_magic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\general_heretic_magic.dm"
+#include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\knock_magic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\mind_magic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\rust_magic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\magic\void_magic.dm"
@@ -1829,6 +1831,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\blade_transmutations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\cosmo_transmutations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\flesh_transmutations.dm"
+#include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\knock_transmutations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\mind_transmutations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\rust_transmutations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\antagonists\eldritch_cult\transmutations\void_transmutations.dm"