Improve extended examination text for many objects (#31381)

Plurality, capitalization, punctuation, and item icons have been
improved. Status displays now show the same text on examination that
they do visually. Inducers only show a success message when they
actually succeed.

code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_effects/spatial_gateway.dm

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 /obj/effect/clockwork/spatial_gateway/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(is_servant_of_ratvar(user) || isobserver(user))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='brass'>It has [uses] uses remaining.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='brass'>It has [uses] use\s remaining.</span>")
 
 /obj/effect/clockwork/spatial_gateway/attack_ghost(mob/user)
 	if(linked_gateway)

code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_items/clockwork_slab.dm

@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 					continue
 				var/datum/clockwork_scripture/quickbind_slot = quickbound[i]
 				to_chat(user, "<b>Quickbind</b> button: <span class='[get_component_span(initial(quickbind_slot.primary_component))]'>[initial(quickbind_slot.name)]</span>.")
-		to_chat(user, "<b>Available Power:</b> <span class='bold brass'>[DisplayPower(get_clockwork_power())]</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<b>Available power:</b> <span class='bold brass'>[DisplayPower(get_clockwork_power())].</span>")
 
 //Slab actions; Hierophant, Quickbind
 /obj/item/clockwork/slab/ui_action_click(mob/user, action)

code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm

@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/cult_shift/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(uses)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>It has [uses] uses remaining.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>It has [uses] use\s remaining.</span>")
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'>It seems drained.</span>")
 

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	to_chat(user, msg)
 	for(var/obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/bomb in GLOB.machines)
 		if(bomb.timing)
-			to_chat(user, "Extreme danger. Arming signal detected. Time remaining: [bomb.get_time_left()]")
+			to_chat(user, "Extreme danger. Arming signal detected. Time remaining: [bomb.get_time_left()].")
 
 /obj/item/pinpointer/nuke/process()
 	..()

code/game/machinery/Sleeper.dm

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/sleeper/emag_act(mob/user)
 	scramble_chem_buttons()
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You scramble the sleepers user interface!</span>")
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You scramble the sleeper's user interface!</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/sleeper/proc/inject_chem(chem)
 	if((chem in available_chems) && chem_allowed(chem))

code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm

@@ -443,14 +443,14 @@ Class Procs:
 	return 0
 
 /obj/machinery/proc/display_parts(mob/user)
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Following parts detected in the machine:</span>")
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It contains the following parts:</span>")
 	for(var/obj/item/C in component_parts)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(C, user)] [C.name]</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(C, user)] \A [C].</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(stat & BROKEN)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It looks broken and non functional.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It looks broken and non-functional.</span>")
 	if(!(resistance_flags & INDESTRUCTIBLE))
 		if(resistance_flags & ON_FIRE)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>It's on fire!</span>")

code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	..()
 	to_chat(user, "There's [charging ? "a" : "no"] cell in the charger.")
 	if(charging)
-		to_chat(user, "Current charge: [round(charging.percent(), 1)]%")
+		to_chat(user, "Current charge: [round(charging.percent(), 1)]%.")
 
 /obj/machinery/cell_charger/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/stock_parts/cell))

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm

@@ -568,24 +568,24 @@
 	if(panel_open)
 		switch(security_level)
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_NONE)
-				to_chat(user, "Wires are exposed!")
+				to_chat(user, "Its wires are exposed!")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_METAL)
-				to_chat(user, "Wires are hidden behind welded metal cover")
+				to_chat(user, "Its wires are hidden behind a welded metal cover.")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_I_S)
-				to_chat(user, "There is some shredded plasteel inside")
+				to_chat(user, "There is some shredded plasteel inside.")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_I)
-				to_chat(user, "Wires are behind inner layer of plasteel")
+				to_chat(user, "Its wires are behind an inner layer of plasteel.")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_O_S)
-				to_chat(user, "There is some shredded plasteel inside")
+				to_chat(user, "There is some shredded plasteel inside.")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_O)
-				to_chat(user, "There is welded plasteel cover hiding wires")
+				to_chat(user, "There is a welded plasteel cover hiding its wires.")
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL)
-				to_chat(user, "There is protective grille over panel")
+				to_chat(user, "There is a protective grille over its panel.")
 	else if(security_level)
 		if(security_level == AIRLOCK_SECURITY_METAL)
-			to_chat(user, "It looks a bit stronger")
+			to_chat(user, "It looks a bit stronger.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, "It looks very robust")
+			to_chat(user, "It looks very robust.")
 
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	if(!src.canAIControl(user))
@@ -1015,7 +1015,7 @@
 					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least 2 metal sheets to reinforce [src].</span>")
 						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start reinforcing [src]</span>")
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start reinforcing [src].</span>")
 					if(do_after(user, 20, 1, target = src))
 						if(!panel_open || !S.use(2))
 							return

code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm

@@ -33,14 +33,12 @@
 	..()
 	if(!density)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is open, but could be <b>pried</b> closed.</span>")
+	else if(!welded)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is closed, but could be <i>pried</i> open. Deconstruction would require it to be <b>welded</b> shut.</span>")
+	else if(boltslocked)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is <i>welded</i> shut. The floor bolts have been locked by <b>screws</b>.</span>")
 	else
-		if(!welded)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is closed, but could be <i>pried</i> open. Deconstruction would require it to be <b>welded</b> shut.</span>")
-		else
-			if(boltslocked)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is <i>welded</i> shut. The floor bolt have been locked by <b>screws</b>.</span>")
-			else
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The bolt locks have been <i>unscrewed</i>, but the bolts themselves are still <b>wrenched</b> to the floor.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The bolt locks have been <i>unscrewed</i>, but the bolts themselves are still <b>wrenched</b> to the floor.</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/proc/CalculateAffectingAreas()
 	remove_from_areas()

code/game/machinery/droneDispenser.dm

@@ -4,9 +4,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/droneDispenser //Most customizable machine 2015
 	name = "drone shell dispenser"
-	desc = "A hefty machine that, when supplied with metal and glass, \
-		will periodically create a drone shell. \
-		Does not need to be manually operated."
+	desc = "A hefty machine that, when supplied with metal and glass, will periodically create a drone shell. Does not need to be manually operated."
 
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/droneDispenser.dmi'
 	icon_state = "on"
@@ -46,8 +44,7 @@
 	var/begin_create_message = "whirs to life!"
 	var/end_create_message = "dispenses a drone shell."
 	var/recharge_message = "pings."
-	var/recharging_text = "It is whirring and clicking. \
-		It seems to be recharging."
+	var/recharging_text = "It is whirring and clicking. It seems to be recharging."
 
 	var/break_message = "lets out a tinny alarm before falling dark."
 	var/break_sound = 'sound/machines/warning-buzzer.ogg'
@@ -72,18 +69,14 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/droneDispenser/syndrone/badass //Please forgive me
 	name = "badass syndrone shell dispenser"
-	desc = "A suspicious machine that will create Syndicate \
-		exterminator drones when supplied with metal and glass. \
-		Disgusting. This one seems ominous."
+	desc = "A suspicious machine that will create Syndicate exterminator drones when supplied with metal and glass. Disgusting. This one seems ominous."
 	dispense_type = /obj/item/drone_shell/syndrone/badass
 	end_create_message = "dispenses an ominous suspicious drone shell."
 
 // I don't need your forgiveness, this is awesome.
 /obj/machinery/droneDispenser/snowflake
 	name = "snowflake drone shell dispenser"
-	desc = "A hefty machine that, when supplied with metal and glass, \
-		will periodically create a snowflake drone shell. \
-		Does not need to be manually operated."
+	desc = "A hefty machine that, when supplied with metal and glass, will periodically create a snowflake drone shell. Does not need to be manually operated."
 	dispense_type = /obj/item/drone_shell/snowflake
 	end_create_message = "dispenses a snowflake drone shell."
 	// Those holoprojectors aren't cheap
@@ -96,8 +89,7 @@
 // This one requires no materials and creates basic hivebots
 /obj/machinery/droneDispenser/hivebot
 	name = "hivebot fabricator"
-	desc = "A large, bulky machine that whirs with activity, \
-		steam hissing from vents in its sides."
+	desc = "A large, bulky machine that whirs with activity, steam hissing from vents in its sides."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
 	icon_state = "hivebot_fab"
 	icon_off = "hivebot_fab"
@@ -110,14 +102,13 @@
 	cooldownTime = 10 //Only 1 second - hivebots are extremely weak
 	dispense_type = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hivebot
 	begin_create_message = "closes and begins fabricating something within."
-	end_create_message = "slams open, revealing out a hivebot!"
+	end_create_message = "slams open, revealing a hivebot!"
 	recharge_sound = null
 	recharge_message = null
 
 /obj/machinery/droneDispenser/swarmer
 	name = "swarmer fabricator"
-	desc = "An alien machine of unknown origin. \
-		It whirs and hums with green-blue light, the air above it shimmering."
+	desc = "An alien machine of unknown origin. It whirs and hums with green-blue light, the air above it shimmering."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/gateway.dmi'
 	icon_state = "toffcenter"
 	icon_off = "toffcenter"
@@ -129,10 +120,8 @@
 	cooldownTime = 300 //30 seconds
 	maximum_idle = 0 // Swarmers have no restraint
 	dispense_type = /obj/effect/mob_spawn/swarmer
-	begin_create_message = "hums softly as an interface appears above it, \
-		scrolling by at unreadable speed."
-	end_create_message = "materializes a strange shell, which drops to the \
-		ground."
+	begin_create_message = "hums softly as an interface appears above it, scrolling by at unreadable speed."
+	end_create_message = "materializes a strange shell, which drops to the ground."
 	recharging_text = "Its lights are slowly increasing in brightness."
 	work_sound = 'sound/effects/empulse.ogg'
 	create_sound = 'sound/effects/phasein.ogg'
@@ -171,8 +160,7 @@
 			if(maximum_idle && (count_shells() >= maximum_idle))
 				return // then do nothing; check again next tick
 			if(begin_create_message)
-				visible_message("<span class='notice'>\
-					[src] [begin_create_message]</span>")
+				visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] [begin_create_message]</span>")
 			if(work_sound)
 				playsound(src, work_sound, 50, 1)
 			mode = DRONE_PRODUCTION
@@ -190,8 +178,7 @@
 			if(create_sound)
 				playsound(src, create_sound, 50, 1)
 			if(end_create_message)
-				visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] \
-					[end_create_message]</span>")
+				visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] [end_create_message]</span>")
 
 			mode = DRONE_RECHARGING
 			timer = world.time + cooldownTime
@@ -201,8 +188,7 @@
 			if(recharge_sound)
 				playsound(src, recharge_sound, 50, 1)
 			if(recharge_message)
-				visible_message("<span class='notice'>\
-					[src] [recharge_message]</span>")
+				visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] [recharge_message]</span>")
 
 			mode = DRONE_READY
 			update_icon()
@@ -246,10 +232,8 @@
 
 		playsound(src, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 		user.visible_message(
-			"<span class='notice'>[user] begins patching up \
-				[src] with [WT].</span>",
-			"<span class='notice'>You begin restoring the \
-				damage to [src]...</span>")
+			"<span class='notice'>[user] begins patching up [src] with [WT].</span>",
+			"<span class='notice'>You begin restoring the damage to [src]...</span>")
 
 		if(!do_after(user, 40*O.toolspeed, target = src))
 			return
@@ -270,8 +254,7 @@
 	if(!(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))
 		if(!(stat & BROKEN))
 			if(break_message)
-				audible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] \
-					[break_message]</span>")
+				audible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] [break_message]</span>")
 			if(break_sound)
 				playsound(src, break_sound, 50, 1)
 			stat |= BROKEN

code/game/machinery/status_display.dm

@@ -123,10 +123,37 @@
 /obj/machinery/status_display/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	switch(mode)
-		if(1,2,4,5)
-			to_chat(user, "The display says:<br>\t<xmp>[message1]</xmp><br>\t<xmp>[message2]</xmp>")
-	if(mode == 1 && SSshuttle.emergency)
-		to_chat(user, "Current Shuttle: [SSshuttle.emergency.name]")
+		if(1,5)  // Emergency or generic shuttle
+			var/obj/docking_port/mobile/shuttle
+			if(mode == 1)
+				shuttle = SSshuttle.emergency
+			else
+				shuttle = SSshuttle.getShuttle(shuttle_id)
+
+			if (!shuttle)
+				to_chat(user, "The display says:<br>\t<xmp>Shuttle?</xmp>")
+			else if (shuttle.timer)
+				to_chat(user, "The display says:<br>\t<xmp>[shuttle.getModeStr()]: [shuttle.getTimerStr()]</xmp>")
+			if (mode == 1 && shuttle)
+				to_chat(user, "Current shuttle: [shuttle.name].")
+		if(4)  // Supply shuttle
+			var/obj/docking_port/mobile/shuttle = SSshuttle.supply
+			var/shuttleMsg = null
+			if (shuttle.mode == SHUTTLE_IDLE)
+				if (shuttle.z in GLOB.station_z_levels)
+					shuttleMsg = "Docked"
+			else
+				shuttleMsg = "[shuttle.getModeStr()]: [shuttle.getTimerStr()]"
+			if (shuttleMsg)
+				to_chat(user, "The display says:<br>\t<xmp>[shuttleMsg]</xmp>")
+		if(2)  // Custom message
+			if (message1 || message2)
+				var/msg = "The display says:"
+				if (message1)
+					msg += "<br>\t<xmp>[message1]</xmp>"
+				if (message2)
+					msg += "<br>\t<xmp>[message2]</xmp>"
+				to_chat(user, msg)
 
 
 /obj/machinery/status_display/proc/set_message(m1, m2)

code/game/mecha/mecha.dm

@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@
 	if(equipment && equipment.len)
 		to_chat(user, "It's equipped with:")
 		for(var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/ME in equipment)
-			to_chat(user, "[icon2html(ME, user)] [ME]")
+			to_chat(user, "[icon2html(ME, user)] \A [ME].")
 
 //processing internal damage, temperature, air regulation, alert updates, lights power use.
 /obj/mecha/process()

code/game/objects/effects/countdown.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 /obj/effect/countdown/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "This countdown is displaying: [displayed_text]")
+	to_chat(user, "This countdown is displaying: [displayed_text].")
 
 /obj/effect/countdown/proc/attach(atom/A)
 	attached_to = A

code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable/humans.dm

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@
 		. += "You recognise the footprints as belonging to:\n"
 		for(var/shoe in shoe_types)
 			var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/S = shoe
-			. += "some <B>[initial(S.name)]</B> [icon2html(initial(S.icon), user)]\n"
+			. += "[icon2html(initial(S.icon), user)] Some <B>[initial(S.name)]</B>.\n"
 
 	to_chat(user, .)
 

code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm

@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@
 /obj/item/bodybag/bluespace/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(contents.len)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You can make out the shapes of [contents.len] objects through the fabric.</span>")
+		var/s = contents.len == 1 ? "" : "s"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You can make out the shape[s] of [contents.len] object[s] through the fabric.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/bodybag/bluespace/Destroy()
 	for(var/atom/movable/A in contents)

code/game/objects/items/crayons.dm

@@ -549,7 +549,7 @@
 /obj/item/toy/crayon/spraycan/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(charges_left)
-		to_chat(user, "It has [charges_left] uses left.")
+		to_chat(user, "It has [charges_left] use\s left.")
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "It is empty.")
 

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm

@@ -512,9 +512,9 @@
 /obj/item/device/radio/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if (b_stat)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[name] can be attached and modified.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It can be attached and modified.</span>")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[name] can not be modified or attached.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It cannot be modified or attached.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	add_fingerprint(user)

code/game/objects/items/extinguisher.dm

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 /obj/item/extinguisher/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(reagents.total_volume)
-		to_chat(user, "It contains [round(reagents.total_volume)] units.")
+		to_chat(user, "It contains [round(reagents.total_volume)] unit\s.")
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Alt-click to empty it.</span>")
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "It is empty.")

code/game/objects/items/flamethrower.dm

@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 /obj/item/flamethrower/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(ptank)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has \the [ptank] attached. Alt-click to remove it.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has \a [ptank] attached. Alt-click to remove it.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/flamethrower/proc/toggle_igniter(mob/user)
 	if(!ptank)

code/game/objects/items/inducer.dm

@@ -48,15 +48,15 @@
 
 /obj/item/inducer/proc/cantbeused(mob/user)
 	if(!user.IsAdvancedToolUser())
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't have the dexterity to use \the [src]!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't have the dexterity to use [src]!</span>")
 		return TRUE
 
 	if(!cell)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] doesn't have a power cell installed!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] doesn't have a power cell installed!</span>")
 		return TRUE
 
 	if(!cell.charge)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src]'s battery is dead!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s battery is dead!</span>")
 		return TRUE
 	return FALSE
 
@@ -79,12 +79,12 @@
 			if(!cell)
 				if(!user.transferItemToLoc(W, src))
 					return
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert \the [W] into \the [src].</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert [W] into [src].</span>")
 				cell = W
 				update_icon()
 				return
 			else
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] already has \a [cell] installed!</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] already has \a [cell] installed!</span>")
 				return
 
 	if(cantbeused(user))
@@ -110,15 +110,17 @@
 	if(istype(A, /obj))
 		O = A
 	if(C)
+		var/done_any = FALSE
 		if(C.charge >= C.maxcharge)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [A] is fully charged!</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[A] is fully charged!</span>")
 			recharging = FALSE
 			return TRUE
-		user.visible_message("[user] starts recharging \the [A] with \the [src]","<span class='notice'>You start recharging [A] with \the [src]</span>")
+		user.visible_message("[user] starts recharging [A] with [src].","<span class='notice'>You start recharging [A] with [src].</span>")
 		while(C.charge < C.maxcharge)
 			if(E)
 				E.chambered = null  // Prevents someone from firing continuously while recharging the gun.
 			if(do_after(user, 10, target = user) && cell.charge)
+				done_any = TRUE
 				induce(C, coefficient)
 				do_sparks(1, FALSE, A)
 				if(O)
@@ -127,7 +129,8 @@
 				break
 		if(E)
 			E.recharge_newshot() //We're done charging, so we'll let someone fire it now.
-		user.visible_message("[user] recharged \the [A]!","<span class='notice'>You recharged \the [A]!</span>")
+		if(done_any) // Only show a message if we succeeded at least once
+			user.visible_message("[user] recharged [A]!","<span class='notice'>You recharged [A]!</span>")
 		recharging = FALSE
 		return TRUE
 	recharging = FALSE
@@ -147,7 +150,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/inducer/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(opened && cell)
-		user.visible_message("[user] removes \the [cell] from \the [src]!","<span class='notice'>You remove \the [cell].</span>")
+		user.visible_message("[user] removes [cell] from [src]!","<span class='notice'>You remove [cell].</span>")
 		cell.update_icon()
 		user.put_in_hands(cell)
 		cell = null
@@ -157,11 +160,11 @@
 /obj/item/inducer/examine(mob/living/M)
 	..()
 	if(cell)
-		to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>It's display shows: [DisplayPower(cell.charge)]</span>")
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>Its display shows: [DisplayPower(cell.charge)].</span>")
 	else
-		to_chat(M,"<span class='notice'>It's display is dark.</span>")
+		to_chat(M,"<span class='notice'>Its display is dark.</span>")
 	if(opened)
-		to_chat(M,"<span class='notice'>It's battery compartment is open.</span>")
+		to_chat(M,"<span class='notice'>Its battery compartment is open.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/inducer/update_icon()
 	cut_overlays()
@@ -174,7 +177,7 @@
 /obj/item/inducer/sci
 	icon_state = "inducer-sci"
 	item_state = "inducer-sci"
-	desc = "A tool for inductively charging internal power cells. This one has a science color scheme, and is less potent than it's engineering counterpart."
+	desc = "A tool for inductively charging internal power cells. This one has a science color scheme, and is less potent than its engineering counterpart."
 	cell_type = null
 	powertransfer = 500
 	opened = TRUE

code/game/objects/items/pneumaticCannon.dm

@@ -38,10 +38,10 @@
 		out += "<span class='notice'>You'll need to get closer to see any more.</span>"
 		return
 	for(var/obj/item/I in loadedItems)
-		out += "<span class='info'>[icon2html(I, user)] It has \the [I] loaded.</span>"
+		out += "<span class='info'>[icon2html(I, user)] It has \a [I] loaded.</span>"
 		CHECK_TICK
 	if(tank)
-		out += "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(tank, user)] It has \the [tank] mounted onto it.</span>"
+		out += "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(tank, user)] It has \a [tank] mounted onto it.</span>"
 	to_chat(user, out.Join("<br>"))
 
 /obj/item/pneumatic_cannon/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)

code/game/objects/items/powerfist.dm

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You'll need to get closer to see any more.</span>")
 		return
 	if(tank)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(tank, user)] It has \the [tank] mounted onto it.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(tank, user)] It has \a [tank] mounted onto it.</span>")
 
 
 /obj/item/melee/powerfist/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)

code/game/objects/items/toys.dm

@@ -840,7 +840,7 @@
 	if(ishuman(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/cardUser = user
 		if(cardUser.is_holding(src))
-			cardUser.visible_message("[cardUser] checks [cardUser.p_their()] card.", "<span class='notice'>The card reads: [cardname]</span>")
+			cardUser.visible_message("[cardUser] checks [cardUser.p_their()] card.", "<span class='notice'>The card reads: [cardname].</span>")
 		else
 			to_chat(cardUser, "<span class='warning'>You need to have the card in your hand to check it!</span>")
 

code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm

@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/roller/robo/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
-	to_chat(user, "The dock is [loaded ? "loaded" : "empty"]")
+	to_chat(user, "The dock is [loaded ? "loaded" : "empty"].")
 
 /obj/item/roller/robo/deploy_roller(mob/user, atom/location)
 	if(loaded)