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code/game/objects/items/defib.dm

@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@
 	var/combat = FALSE //If it penetrates armor and gives additional functionality
 	var/grab_ghost = FALSE
 	var/tlimit = DEFIB_TIME_LIMIT * 10
-	var/base_icon_state = "defibpaddles"
+	base_icon_state = "defibpaddles"
 	var/disarm_shock_time = 10
 	var/wielded = FALSE // track wielded status on item
 

code/game/objects/items/shields.dm

@@ -548,7 +548,7 @@
 	force = 3
 	throwforce = 3
 	throw_speed = 3
-	var/base_icon_state = "eshield" // [base_icon_state]1 for expanded, [base_icon_state]0 for contracted
+	base_icon_state = "eshield" // [base_icon_state]1 for expanded, [base_icon_state]0 for contracted
 	var/on_force = 10
 	var/on_throwforce = 8
 	var/on_throw_speed = 2