diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/is_helpers.dm b/code/__DEFINES/is_helpers.dm
index b3016e3926..4376ba9c03 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/is_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/is_helpers.dm
@@ -140,6 +140,8 @@
 
 #define isstructure(A) (istype(A, /obj/structure))
 
+#define ismecha(A) (istype(A, /obj/mecha))
+
 #define is_cleanable(A) (istype(A, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable) || istype(A, /obj/effect/rune)) //if something is cleanable
 
 #define isorgan(A) (istype(A, /obj/item/organ))
diff --git a/code/_onclick/click.dm b/code/_onclick/click.dm
index 2bc6e144dd..0536d60a33 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/click.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/click.dm
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
 	if(!modifiers["catcher"] && A.IsObscured())
 		return
 
-	if(istype(loc, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(loc))
 		var/obj/mecha/M = loc
 		return M.click_action(A,src,params)
 
diff --git a/code/_onclick/hud/human.dm b/code/_onclick/hud/human.dm
index 07c17b891f..1d36f7d31e 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/hud/human.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/hud/human.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	icon_state = "act_equip"
 
 /obj/screen/human/equip/Click()
-	if(istype(usr.loc, /obj/mecha)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+	if(ismecha(usr.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
 		return 1
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = usr
 	H.quick_equip()
diff --git a/code/_onclick/hud/screen_objects.dm b/code/_onclick/hud/screen_objects.dm
index 2d94f41ba9..7bf73bb297 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/hud/screen_objects.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/hud/screen_objects.dm
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@
 	icon = null
 	icon_state = null
 	mouse_opacity = MOUSE_OPACITY_TRANSPARENT
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 	screen_loc = "CENTER-7,CENTER-7"
 	maptext_height = 480
 	maptext_width = 480
@@ -258,6 +259,232 @@
 				var/obj/item/clothing/mask/M = C.wear_mask
 				if(M.mask_adjusted) // if mask on face but pushed down
 					M.adjustmask(C) // adjust it back
+=======
+	screen_loc = "CENTER-7,CENTER-7"
+	maptext_height = 480
+	maptext_width = 480
+
+/obj/screen/swap_hand
+	layer = HUD_LAYER
+	plane = HUD_PLANE
+	name = "swap hand"
+
+/obj/screen/swap_hand/Click()
+	// At this point in client Click() code we have passed the 1/10 sec check and little else
+	// We don't even know if it's a middle click
+	if(world.time <= usr.next_move)
+		return 1
+
+	if(usr.incapacitated())
+		return 1
+
+	if(ismob(usr))
+		var/mob/M = usr
+		M.swap_hand()
+	return 1
+
+/obj/screen/craft
+	name = "crafting menu"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "craft"
+	screen_loc = ui_crafting
+
+/obj/screen/craft/Click()
+	var/mob/living/M = usr
+	if(isobserver(usr))
+		return
+	M.OpenCraftingMenu()
+
+/obj/screen/area_creator
+	name = "create new area"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "area_edit"
+	screen_loc = ui_building
+
+/obj/screen/area_creator/Click()
+	if(usr.incapacitated())
+		return 1
+	var/area/A = get_area(usr)
+	if(!A.outdoors)
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>There is already a defined structure here.</span>")
+		return 1
+	create_area(usr)
+
+/obj/screen/language_menu
+	name = "language menu"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "talk_wheel"
+	screen_loc = ui_language_menu
+
+/obj/screen/language_menu/Click()
+	var/mob/M = usr
+	var/datum/language_holder/H = M.get_language_holder()
+	H.open_language_menu(usr)
+
+/obj/screen/inventory
+	var/slot_id	// The indentifier for the slot. It has nothing to do with ID cards.
+	var/icon_empty // Icon when empty. For now used only by humans.
+	var/icon_full  // Icon when contains an item. For now used only by humans.
+	layer = HUD_LAYER
+	plane = HUD_PLANE
+
+/obj/screen/inventory/Click(location, control, params)
+	// At this point in client Click() code we have passed the 1/10 sec check and little else
+	// We don't even know if it's a middle click
+	if(world.time <= usr.next_move)
+		return 1
+
+	if(usr.incapacitated())
+		return 1
+	if(ismecha(usr.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+		return 1
+
+	if(hud && hud.mymob && slot_id)
+		var/obj/item/inv_item = hud.mymob.get_item_by_slot(slot_id)
+		if(inv_item)
+			return inv_item.Click(location, control, params)
+
+	if(usr.attack_ui(slot_id))
+		usr.update_inv_hands()
+	return 1
+
+/obj/screen/inventory/update_icon()
+	if(!icon_empty)
+		icon_empty = icon_state
+
+	if(hud && hud.mymob && slot_id && icon_full)
+		if(hud.mymob.get_item_by_slot(slot_id))
+			icon_state = icon_full
+		else
+			icon_state = icon_empty
+
+/obj/screen/inventory/hand
+	var/mutable_appearance/handcuff_overlay
+	var/static/mutable_appearance/blocked_overlay = mutable_appearance('icons/mob/screen_gen.dmi', "blocked")
+	var/held_index = 0
+
+/obj/screen/inventory/hand/update_icon()
+	..()
+
+	if(!handcuff_overlay)
+		var/state = (!(held_index % 2)) ? "markus" : "gabrielle"
+		handcuff_overlay = mutable_appearance('icons/mob/screen_gen.dmi', state)
+
+	cut_overlays()
+
+	if(hud && hud.mymob)
+		if(iscarbon(hud.mymob))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/C = hud.mymob
+			if(C.handcuffed)
+				add_overlay(handcuff_overlay)
+
+			if(held_index)
+				if(!C.has_hand_for_held_index(held_index))
+					add_overlay(blocked_overlay)
+
+		if(held_index == hud.mymob.active_hand_index)
+			add_overlay("hand_active")
+
+
+/obj/screen/inventory/hand/Click(location, control, params)
+	// At this point in client Click() code we have passed the 1/10 sec check and little else
+	// We don't even know if it's a middle click
+	if(world.time <= usr.next_move)
+		return 1
+	if(usr.incapacitated() || isobserver(usr))
+		return 1
+	if (ismecha(usr.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+		return 1
+
+	if(hud.mymob.active_hand_index == held_index)
+		var/obj/item/I = hud.mymob.get_active_held_item()
+		if(I)
+			I.Click(location, control, params)
+	else
+		hud.mymob.swap_hand(held_index)
+	return 1
+
+/obj/screen/close
+	name = "close"
+
+/obj/screen/close/Click()
+	if(istype(master, /obj/item/storage))
+		var/obj/item/storage/S = master
+		S.close(usr)
+	return 1
+
+
+/obj/screen/drop
+	name = "drop"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "act_drop"
+	layer = HUD_LAYER
+	plane = HUD_PLANE
+
+/obj/screen/drop/Click()
+	usr.drop_item_v()
+
+/obj/screen/act_intent
+	name = "intent"
+	icon_state = "help"
+	screen_loc = ui_acti
+
+/obj/screen/act_intent/Click(location, control, params)
+	usr.a_intent_change(INTENT_HOTKEY_RIGHT)
+
+/obj/screen/act_intent/segmented/Click(location, control, params)
+	if(usr.client.prefs.toggles & INTENT_STYLE)
+		var/_x = text2num(params2list(params)["icon-x"])
+		var/_y = text2num(params2list(params)["icon-y"])
+
+		if(_x<=16 && _y<=16)
+			usr.a_intent_change(INTENT_HARM)
+
+		else if(_x<=16 && _y>=17)
+			usr.a_intent_change(INTENT_HELP)
+
+		else if(_x>=17 && _y<=16)
+			usr.a_intent_change(INTENT_GRAB)
+
+		else if(_x>=17 && _y>=17)
+			usr.a_intent_change(INTENT_DISARM)
+	else
+		return ..()
+
+/obj/screen/act_intent/alien
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_alien.dmi'
+	screen_loc = ui_movi
+
+/obj/screen/act_intent/robot
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_cyborg.dmi'
+	screen_loc = ui_borg_intents
+
+/obj/screen/internals
+	name = "toggle internals"
+	icon_state = "internal0"
+	screen_loc = ui_internal
+
+/obj/screen/internals/Click()
+	if(!iscarbon(usr))
+		return
+	var/mob/living/carbon/C = usr
+	if(C.incapacitated())
+		return
+
+	if(C.internal)
+		C.internal = null
+		to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You are no longer running on internals.</span>")
+		icon_state = "internal0"
+	else
+		if(!C.getorganslot("breathing_tube"))
+			if(!istype(C.wear_mask, /obj/item/clothing/mask))
+				to_chat(C, "<span class='warning'>You are not wearing an internals mask!</span>")
+				return 1
+			else
+				var/obj/item/clothing/mask/M = C.wear_mask
+				if(M.mask_adjusted) // if mask on face but pushed down
+					M.adjustmask(C) // adjust it back
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
 				if( !(M.flags_1 & MASKINTERNALS_1) )
 					to_chat(C, "<span class='warning'>You are not wearing an internals mask!</span>")
 					return
@@ -282,6 +509,7 @@
 				H.internal = H.r_store
 
 		//Separate so CO2 jetpacks are a little less cumbersome.
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 		if(!C.internal && istype(C.back, /obj/item/tank))
 			to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You are now running on internals from the [C.back] on your back.</span>")
 			C.internal = C.back
@@ -468,6 +696,194 @@
 	name = "dmg"
 	blend_mode = BLEND_MULTIPLY
 	screen_loc = "CENTER-7,CENTER-7"
+=======
+		if(!C.internal && istype(C.back, /obj/item/tank))
+			to_chat(C, "<span class='notice'>You are now running on internals from the [C.back] on your back.</span>")
+			C.internal = C.back
+
+		if(C.internal)
+			icon_state = "internal1"
+		else
+			to_chat(C, "<span class='warning'>You don't have an oxygen tank!</span>")
+			return
+	C.update_action_buttons_icon()
+
+/obj/screen/mov_intent
+	name = "run/walk toggle"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "running"
+
+/obj/screen/mov_intent/Click()
+	toggle(usr)
+
+/obj/screen/mov_intent/proc/toggle(mob/user)
+	if(isobserver(user))
+		return
+	switch(user.m_intent)
+		if("run")
+			user.m_intent = MOVE_INTENT_WALK
+			icon_state = "walking"
+		if("walk")
+			user.m_intent = MOVE_INTENT_RUN
+			icon_state = "running"
+	user.update_icons()
+
+/obj/screen/pull
+	name = "stop pulling"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "pull"
+
+/obj/screen/pull/Click()
+	if(isobserver(usr))
+		return
+	usr.stop_pulling()
+
+/obj/screen/pull/update_icon(mob/mymob)
+	if(!mymob) return
+	if(mymob.pulling)
+		icon_state = "pull"
+	else
+		icon_state = "pull0"
+
+/obj/screen/resist
+	name = "resist"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "act_resist"
+	layer = HUD_LAYER
+	plane = HUD_PLANE
+
+/obj/screen/resist/Click()
+	if(isliving(usr))
+		var/mob/living/L = usr
+		L.resist()
+
+/obj/screen/storage
+	name = "storage"
+
+/obj/screen/storage/Click(location, control, params)
+	if(world.time <= usr.next_move)
+		return 1
+	if(usr.stat || usr.IsUnconscious() || usr.IsKnockdown() || usr.IsStun())
+		return 1
+	if (ismecha(usr.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+		return 1
+	if(master)
+		var/obj/item/I = usr.get_active_held_item()
+		if(I)
+			master.attackby(I, usr, params)
+	return 1
+
+/obj/screen/throw_catch
+	name = "throw/catch"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_midnight.dmi'
+	icon_state = "act_throw_off"
+
+/obj/screen/throw_catch/Click()
+	if(iscarbon(usr))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = usr
+		C.toggle_throw_mode()
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel
+	name = "damage zone"
+	icon_state = "zone_sel"
+	screen_loc = ui_zonesel
+	var/selecting = "chest"
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/Click(location, control,params)
+	if(isobserver(usr))
+		return
+
+	var/list/PL = params2list(params)
+	var/icon_x = text2num(PL["icon-x"])
+	var/icon_y = text2num(PL["icon-y"])
+	var/choice
+
+	switch(icon_y)
+		if(1 to 9) //Legs
+			switch(icon_x)
+				if(10 to 15)
+					choice = "r_leg"
+				if(17 to 22)
+					choice = "l_leg"
+				else
+					return 1
+		if(10 to 13) //Hands and groin
+			switch(icon_x)
+				if(8 to 11)
+					choice = "r_arm"
+				if(12 to 20)
+					choice = "groin"
+				if(21 to 24)
+					choice = "l_arm"
+				else
+					return 1
+		if(14 to 22) //Chest and arms to shoulders
+			switch(icon_x)
+				if(8 to 11)
+					choice = "r_arm"
+				if(12 to 20)
+					choice = "chest"
+				if(21 to 24)
+					choice = "l_arm"
+				else
+					return 1
+		if(23 to 30) //Head, but we need to check for eye or mouth
+			if(icon_x in 12 to 20)
+				choice = "head"
+				switch(icon_y)
+					if(23 to 24)
+						if(icon_x in 15 to 17)
+							choice = "mouth"
+					if(26) //Eyeline, eyes are on 15 and 17
+						if(icon_x in 14 to 18)
+							choice = "eyes"
+					if(25 to 27)
+						if(icon_x in 15 to 17)
+							choice = "eyes"
+
+	return set_selected_zone(choice, usr)
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/proc/set_selected_zone(choice, mob/user)
+	if(isobserver(user))
+		return
+
+	if(choice != selecting)
+		selecting = choice
+		update_icon(usr)
+	return 1
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/update_icon(mob/user)
+	cut_overlays()
+	add_overlay(mutable_appearance('icons/mob/screen_gen.dmi', "[selecting]"))
+	user.zone_selected = selecting
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/alien
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_alien.dmi'
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/alien/update_icon(mob/user)
+	cut_overlays()
+	add_overlay(mutable_appearance('icons/mob/screen_alien.dmi', "[selecting]"))
+	user.zone_selected = selecting
+
+/obj/screen/zone_sel/robot
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_cyborg.dmi'
+
+
+/obj/screen/flash
+	name = "flash"
+	icon_state = "blank"
+	blend_mode = BLEND_ADD
+	screen_loc = "WEST,SOUTH to EAST,NORTH"
+	layer = FLASH_LAYER
+	plane = FULLSCREEN_PLANE
+
+/obj/screen/damageoverlay
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen_full.dmi'
+	icon_state = "oxydamageoverlay0"
+	name = "dmg"
+	blend_mode = BLEND_MULTIPLY
+	screen_loc = "CENTER-7,CENTER-7"
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
 	mouse_opacity = MOUSE_OPACITY_TRANSPARENT
 	layer = UI_DAMAGE_LAYER
 	plane = FULLSCREEN_PLANE
diff --git a/code/datums/weather/weather_types/ash_storm.dm b/code/datums/weather/weather_types/ash_storm.dm
index 2c2212fde5..a1dc9ece69 100644
--- a/code/datums/weather/weather_types/ash_storm.dm
+++ b/code/datums/weather/weather_types/ash_storm.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	probability = 90
 
 /datum/weather/ash_storm/proc/is_ash_immune(mob/living/L)
-	if(istype(L.loc, /obj/mecha)) //Mechs are immune
+	if(ismecha(L.loc)) //Mechs are immune
 		return TRUE
 	if(ishuman(L)) //Are you immune?
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = L
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_structures/ocular_warden.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_structures/ocular_warden.dm
index 0a7a1b53b0..cdff486eea 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_structures/ocular_warden.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_structures/ocular_warden.dm
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 					if(GLOB.ratvar_awakens && L)
 						L.adjust_fire_stacks(damage_per_tick)
 						L.IgniteMob()
-			else if(istype(target, /obj/mecha))
+			else if(ismecha(target))
 				var/obj/mecha/M = target
 				M.take_damage(damage_per_tick * get_efficiency_mod(), BURN, "melee", 1, get_dir(src, M))
 
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 			if(isliving(target))
 				var/mob/living/L = target
 				to_chat(L, "<span class='neovgre'>\"I SEE YOU!\"</span>\n<span class='userdanger'>[src]'s gaze [GLOB.ratvar_awakens ? "melts you alive" : "burns you"]!</span>")
-			else if(istype(target, /obj/mecha))
+			else if(ismecha(target))
 				var/obj/mecha/M = target
 				to_chat(M.occupant, "<span class='neovgre'>\"I SEE YOU!\"</span>" )
 		else if(prob(0.5)) //Extremely low chance because of how fast the subsystem it uses processes
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
index 25bbe1bc1d..883cc3986f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 			bumpopen(M)
 			return
 
-	if(istype(AM, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(AM))
 		var/obj/mecha/mecha = AM
 		if(density)
 			if(mecha.occupant)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/windowdoor.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/windowdoor.dm
index f76412199c..4809f3ff49 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/windowdoor.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/windowdoor.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	if( operating || !src.density )
 		return
 	if (!( ismob(AM) ))
-		if(istype(AM, /obj/mecha))
+		if(ismecha(AM))
 			var/obj/mecha/mecha = AM
 			if(mecha.occupant && src.allowed(mecha.occupant))
 				open_and_close()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
index 17f573fe6d..9acd4730d8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	var/O_limit
 	var/atom/target = get_edge_target_turf(src, dir)
 	for(var/atom/movable/O in loc)
-		if(!O.anchored || istype(O, /obj/mecha))	//Mechs need their launch platforms.
+		if(!O.anchored || ismecha(O))	//Mechs need their launch platforms.
 			O_limit++
 			if(O_limit >= 20)
 				audible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] lets out a screech, it doesn't seem to be able to handle the load.</span>")
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
index e9f0f76bc9..8f8202fe19 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@
 				if(!in_faction(C))
 					targets += C
 
-		if(istype(A, /obj/mecha))
+		if(ismecha(A))
 			var/obj/mecha/M = A
 			//If there is a user and they're not in our faction
 			if(M.occupant && !in_faction(M.occupant))
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
index 6f1348c741..d4b79a0163 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha_control_console.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	icon_screen = "mecha"
 	icon_keyboard = "tech_key"
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_ROBOTICS)
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/mecha_control
 	var/list/located = list()
 	var/screen = 0
@@ -135,3 +136,136 @@
 	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
 	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
 	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+=======
+	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/mecha_control
+	var/list/located = list()
+	var/screen = 0
+	var/stored_data
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/mecha/attack_hand(mob/user)
+	if(..())
+		return
+	user.set_machine(src)
+	var/dat = "<html><head><title>[src.name]</title><style>h3 {margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}</style></head><body>"
+	if(screen == 0)
+		dat += "<h3>Tracking beacons data</h3>"
+		var/list/trackerlist = list()
+		for(var/obj/mecha/MC in GLOB.mechas_list)
+			trackerlist += MC.trackers
+		for(var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/TR in trackerlist)
+			var/answer = TR.get_mecha_info()
+			if(answer)
+				dat += {"<hr>[answer]<br/>
+						  <a href='?src=\ref[src];send_message=\ref[TR]'>Send message</a><br/>
+						  <a href='?src=\ref[src];get_log=\ref[TR]'>Show exosuit log</a> | <a style='color: #f00;' href='?src=\ref[src];shock=\ref[TR]'>(EMP pulse)</a><br>"}
+
+	if(screen==1)
+		dat += "<h3>Log contents</h3>"
+		dat += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];return=1'>Return</a><hr>"
+		dat += "[stored_data]"
+
+	dat += "<A href='?src=\ref[src];refresh=1'>(Refresh)</A><BR>"
+	dat += "</body></html>"
+
+	user << browse(dat, "window=computer;size=400x500")
+	onclose(user, "computer")
+	return
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/mecha/Topic(href, href_list)
+	if(..())
+		return
+	var/datum/topic_input/filter = new /datum/topic_input(href,href_list)
+	if(href_list["send_message"])
+		var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/MT = filter.getObj("send_message")
+		var/message = stripped_input(usr,"Input message","Transmit message")
+		var/obj/mecha/M = MT.in_mecha()
+		if(trim(message) && M)
+			M.occupant_message(message)
+		return
+	if(href_list["shock"])
+		var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/MT = filter.getObj("shock")
+		MT.shock()
+	if(href_list["get_log"])
+		var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/MT = filter.getObj("get_log")
+		stored_data = MT.get_mecha_log()
+		screen = 1
+	if(href_list["return"])
+		screen = 0
+	updateUsrDialog()
+	return
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking
+	name = "exosuit tracking beacon"
+	desc = "Device used to transmit exosuit data."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
+	icon_state = "motion2"
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
+	origin_tech = "programming=2;magnets=2"
+	var/ai_beacon = FALSE //If this beacon allows for AI control. Exists to avoid using istype() on checking.
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/proc/get_mecha_info()
+	if(!in_mecha())
+		return 0
+	var/obj/mecha/M = src.loc
+	var/cell_charge = M.get_charge()
+	var/answer = {"<b>Name:</b> [M.name]
+<b>Integrity:</b> [M.obj_integrity/M.max_integrity*100]%
+<b>Cell charge:</b> [isnull(cell_charge)?"Not found":"[M.cell.percent()]%"]
+<b>Airtank:</b> [M.return_pressure()]kPa
+<b>Pilot:</b> [M.occupant||"None"]
+<b>Location:</b> [get_area(M)||"Unknown"]
+<b>Active equipment:</b> [M.selected||"None"] "}
+	if(istype(M, /obj/mecha/working/ripley))
+		var/obj/mecha/working/ripley/RM = M
+		answer += "<b>Used cargo space:</b> [RM.cargo.len/RM.cargo_capacity*100]%<br>"
+
+	return answer
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/emp_act()
+	qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/Destroy()
+	if(ismecha(loc))
+		var/obj/mecha/M = loc
+		if(src in M.trackers)
+			M.trackers -= src
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/proc/in_mecha()
+	if(ismecha(loc))
+		return loc
+	return 0
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/proc/shock()
+	var/obj/mecha/M = in_mecha()
+	if(M)
+		M.emp_act(EMP_LIGHT)
+	qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/proc/get_mecha_log()
+	if(!ismecha(loc))
+		return 0
+	var/obj/mecha/M = src.loc
+	return M.get_log_html()
+
+
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking/ai_control
+	name = "exosuit AI control beacon"
+	desc = "A device used to transmit exosuit data. Also allows active AI units to take control of said exosuit."
+	origin_tech = "programming=3;magnets=2;engineering=2"
+	ai_beacon = TRUE
+
+
+/obj/item/storage/box/mechabeacons
+	name = "exosuit tracking beacons"
+
+/obj/item/storage/box/mechabeacons/New()
+	..()
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+	new /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_tracking(src)
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/portals.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/portals.dm
index 97d00c339f..0e77d3f28f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/portals.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/portals.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 
 /proc/create_portal_pair(turf/source, turf/destination, _creator = null, _lifespan = 300, accuracy = 0, newtype = /obj/effect/portal)
 	if(!istype(source) || !istype(destination))
@@ -154,3 +155,161 @@
 		real_target = get_turf(linked)
 	return real_target
 
+=======
+
+/proc/create_portal_pair(turf/source, turf/destination, _creator = null, _lifespan = 300, accuracy = 0, newtype = /obj/effect/portal)
+	if(!istype(source) || !istype(destination))
+		return
+	var/turf/actual_destination = get_teleport_turf(destination, accuracy)
+	var/obj/effect/portal/P1 = new newtype(source, _creator, _lifespan, null, FALSE)
+	var/obj/effect/portal/P2 = new newtype(actual_destination, _creator, _lifespan, P1, TRUE)
+	if(!istype(P1)||!istype(P2))
+		return
+	P1.link_portal(P2)
+	P1.hardlinked = TRUE
+	return list(P1, P2)
+
+/obj/effect/portal
+	name = "portal"
+	desc = "Looks unstable. Best to test it with the clown."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
+	icon_state = "portal"
+	anchored = TRUE
+	var/mech_sized = FALSE
+	var/obj/effect/portal/linked
+	var/hardlinked = TRUE			//Requires a linked portal at all times. Destroy if there's no linked portal, if there is destroy it when this one is deleted.
+	var/creator
+	var/turf/hard_target			//For when a portal needs a hard target and isn't to be linked.
+	var/atmos_link = FALSE			//Link source/destination atmos.
+	var/turf/open/atmos_source		//Atmos link source
+	var/turf/open/atmos_destination	//Atmos link destination
+
+/obj/effect/portal/anom
+	name = "wormhole"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
+	icon_state = "anom"
+	mech_sized = TRUE
+
+/obj/effect/portal/Move(newloc)
+	for(var/T in newloc)
+		if(istype(T, /obj/effect/portal))
+			return FALSE
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/effect/portal/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
+	if(user && Adjacent(user))
+		teleport(user)
+
+/obj/effect/portal/Crossed(atom/movable/AM, oldloc)
+	if(get_turf(oldloc) == get_turf(linked))
+		return ..()
+	if(!teleport(AM))
+		return ..()
+
+/obj/effect/portal/attack_tk(mob/user)
+	return
+
+/obj/effect/portal/attack_hand(mob/user)
+	if(Adjacent(user))
+		teleport(user)
+
+/obj/effect/portal/Initialize(mapload, _creator, _lifespan = 0, obj/effect/portal/_linked, automatic_link = FALSE, turf/hard_target_override, atmos_link_override)
+	. = ..()
+	GLOB.portals += src
+	if(!istype(_linked) && automatic_link)
+		. = INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
+		CRASH("Somebody fucked up.")
+	if(_lifespan > 0)
+		QDEL_IN(src, _lifespan)
+	if(!isnull(atmos_link_override))
+		atmos_link = atmos_link_override
+	link_portal(_linked)
+	hardlinked = automatic_link
+	creator = _creator
+	if(isturf(hard_target_override))
+		hard_target = hard_target_override
+
+/obj/effect/portal/proc/link_portal(obj/effect/portal/newlink)
+	linked = newlink
+	if(atmos_link)
+		link_atmos()
+
+/obj/effect/portal/proc/link_atmos()
+	if(atmos_source || atmos_destination)
+		unlink_atmos()
+	if(!isopenturf(get_turf(src)))
+		return FALSE
+	if(linked)
+		if(isopenturf(get_turf(linked)))
+			atmos_source = get_turf(src)
+			atmos_destination = get_turf(linked)
+	else if(hard_target)
+		if(isopenturf(hard_target))
+			atmos_source = get_turf(src)
+			atmos_destination = hard_target
+	else
+		return FALSE
+	if(!istype(atmos_source) || !istype(atmos_destination))
+		return FALSE
+	LAZYINITLIST(atmos_source.atmos_adjacent_turfs)
+	LAZYINITLIST(atmos_destination.atmos_adjacent_turfs)
+	if(atmos_source.atmos_adjacent_turfs[atmos_destination] || atmos_destination.atmos_adjacent_turfs[atmos_source])	//Already linked!
+		return FALSE
+	atmos_source.atmos_adjacent_turfs[atmos_destination] = TRUE
+	atmos_destination.atmos_adjacent_turfs[atmos_source] = TRUE
+	atmos_source.air_update_turf(FALSE)
+	atmos_destination.air_update_turf(FALSE)
+
+/obj/effect/portal/proc/unlink_atmos()
+	if(istype(atmos_source))
+		if(istype(atmos_destination) && !atmos_source.Adjacent(atmos_destination) && !CANATMOSPASS(atmos_destination, atmos_source))
+			LAZYREMOVE(atmos_source.atmos_adjacent_turfs, atmos_destination)
+		atmos_source = null
+	if(istype(atmos_destination))
+		if(istype(atmos_source) && !atmos_destination.Adjacent(atmos_source) && !CANATMOSPASS(atmos_source, atmos_destination))
+			LAZYREMOVE(atmos_destination.atmos_adjacent_turfs, atmos_source)
+		atmos_destination = null
+
+/obj/effect/portal/Destroy()				//Calls on_portal_destroy(destroyed portal, location of destroyed portal) on creator if creator has such call.
+	if(creator && hascall(creator, "on_portal_destroy"))
+		call(creator, "on_portal_destroy")(src, src.loc)
+	creator = null
+	GLOB.portals -= src
+	unlink_atmos()
+	if(hardlinked && !QDELETED(linked))
+		QDEL_NULL(linked)
+	else
+		linked = null
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/effect/portal/proc/teleport(atom/movable/M)
+	if(!istype(M) || istype(M, /obj/effect) || (ismecha(M) && !mech_sized) || (!isobj(M) && !ismob(M))) //Things that shouldn't teleport.
+		return
+	var/turf/real_target = get_link_target_turf()
+	if(!istype(real_target))
+		return FALSE
+	if(ismegafauna(M))
+		message_admins("[M] has used a portal at [ADMIN_COORDJMP(src)] made by [usr].")
+	if(do_teleport(M, real_target, 0))
+		if(istype(M, /obj/item/projectile))
+			var/obj/item/projectile/P = M
+			P.ignore_source_check = TRUE
+		return TRUE
+	return FALSE
+
+/obj/effect/portal/proc/get_link_target_turf()
+	var/turf/real_target
+	if(!istype(linked) || QDELETED(linked))
+		if(hardlinked)
+			qdel(src)
+		if(!istype(hard_target) || QDELETED(hard_target))
+			hard_target = null
+			return
+		else
+			real_target = hard_target
+			linked = null
+	else
+		real_target = get_turf(linked)
+	return real_target
+
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/storage.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/storage.dm
index 5a2b52184a..9a3769206c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/storage.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/storage.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 		if(!over_object)
 			return
 
-		if (istype(usr.loc, /obj/mecha)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+		if (ismecha(M.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
 			return
 
 		// this must come before the screen objects only block, dunno why it wasn't before
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
index 2e1f0af991..949da6db09 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/mineral_doors.dm
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@
 	return TryToSwitchState(user)
 
 /obj/structure/mineral_door/CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target)
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 	if(istype(mover, /obj/effect/beam))
 		return !opacity
 	return !density
@@ -89,6 +90,41 @@
 	set_opacity(FALSE)
 	flick("[initial_state]opening",src)
 	sleep(10)
+=======
+	if(istype(mover, /obj/effect/beam))
+		return !opacity
+	return !density
+
+/obj/structure/mineral_door/proc/TryToSwitchState(atom/user)
+	if(isSwitchingStates)
+		return
+	if(isliving(user))
+		var/mob/living/M = user
+		if(world.time - M.last_bumped <= 60)
+			return //NOTE do we really need that?
+		if(M.client)
+			if(iscarbon(M))
+				var/mob/living/carbon/C = M
+				if(!C.handcuffed)
+					SwitchState()
+			else
+				SwitchState()
+	else if(ismecha(user))
+		SwitchState()
+
+/obj/structure/mineral_door/proc/SwitchState()
+	if(state)
+		Close()
+	else
+		Open()
+
+/obj/structure/mineral_door/proc/Open()
+	isSwitchingStates = 1
+	playsound(src, openSound, 100, 1)
+	set_opacity(FALSE)
+	flick("[initial_state]opening",src)
+	sleep(10)
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
 	density = FALSE
 	state = 1
 	air_update_turf(1)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm
index aa9e8364c4..16e77c1141 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 		if(C.move_delay)
 			return 0
 
-	if(istype(A, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(A))
 		return 0
 
 
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/simulated/minerals.dm b/code/game/turfs/simulated/minerals.dm
index 630ded7daa..a597022448 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/simulated/minerals.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/simulated/minerals.dm
@@ -111,12 +111,6 @@
 		if(istype(R.module_active, /obj/item/pickaxe))
 			src.attackby(R.module_active,R)
 			return
-/*	else if(istype(AM, /obj/mecha))
-		var/obj/mecha/M = AM
-		if(istype(M.selected, /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/drill))
-			src.attackby(M.selected,M)
-			return*/
-//Aparantly mechs are just TOO COOL to call Collide())
 	else
 		return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 9d8b25cebf..237714eb8e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 	if(pockets && over_object == M)
 		return pockets.MouseDrop(over_object)
 
-	if(istype(usr.loc, /obj/mecha)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
+	if(ismecha(M.loc)) // stops inventory actions in a mech
 		return
 
 	if(!M.incapacitated() && loc == M && istype(over_object, /obj/screen/inventory/hand))
diff --git a/code/modules/events/wormholes.dm b/code/modules/events/wormholes.dm
index 6404307d34..00b4ce4e98 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/wormholes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/wormholes.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	if(istype(M, /obj/effect))	//sparks don't teleport
 		return
 	if(M.anchored)
-		if(!(istype(M, /obj/mecha) && mech_sized))
+		if(!(ismecha(M) && mech_sized))
 			return
 
 	if(ismovableatom(M))
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/wormhole_jaunter.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/wormhole_jaunter.dm
index e0197cc4e3..d72d0e5f73 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/wormhole_jaunter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/wormhole_jaunter.dm
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	if(!ismob(M) && !isobj(M))	//No don't teleport lighting and effects!
 		return
 
-	if(M.anchored && (!ismob(M) || (istype(M, /obj/mecha) && !mech_sized)))
+	if(M.anchored && (!ismob(M) || (ismecha(M) && !mech_sized)))
 		return
 
 	if(do_teleport(M, hard_target, 6))
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
index 58c971024f..e16077fec1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
@@ -435,7 +435,7 @@
 		if(!over_object)
 			return
 
-		if (istype(usr.loc, /obj/mecha))
+		if(ismecha(usr.loc))
 			return
 
 		if(!M.incapacitated())
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/death.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/death.dm
index a1b67fbee1..282de04ede 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/death.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/death.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	dizziness = 0
 	jitteriness = 0
 
-	if(istype(loc, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(loc))
 		var/obj/mecha/M = loc
 		if(M.occupant == src)
 			M.go_out()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
index 9ab6f783f5..2b29283c28 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	return chosen_target
 
 // Please do not add one-off mob AIs here, but override this function for your mob
-/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/CanAttack(atom/the_target)//Can we actually attack a possible target? 
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/CanAttack(atom/the_target)//Can we actually attack a possible target?
 	if(isturf(the_target) || !the_target || the_target.type == /atom/movable/lighting_object) // bail out on invalids
 		return FALSE
 
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
 					return FALSE
 			return TRUE
 
-		if(istype(the_target, /obj/mecha))
+		if(ismecha(the_target))
 			var/obj/mecha/M = the_target
 			if(M.occupant)//Just so we don't attack empty mechs
 				if(CanAttack(M.occupant))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mecha_pilot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mecha_pilot.dm
index b84f3c8682..378b5d9b8e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mecha_pilot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mecha_pilot.dm
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 			mecha_face_target(target)
 			target.mech_melee_attack(mecha)
 	else
-		if(istype(target, /obj/mecha))
+		if(ismecha(target))
 			var/obj/mecha/M = target
 			if(is_valid_mecha(M))
 				enter_mecha(M)
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@
 //Yes they actually try and pull this shit
 //~simple animals~
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate/mecha_pilot/CanAttack(atom/the_target)
-	if(istype(the_target, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(the_target))
 		var/obj/mecha/M = the_target
 		if(mecha)
 			if(M == mecha || !CanAttack(M.occupant))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/retaliate.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/retaliate.dm
index 4aa067c9ab..c024cf5556 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/retaliate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/retaliate.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate
 	var/list/enemies = list()
 
@@ -45,3 +46,52 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(. > 0 && stat == CONSCIOUS)
 		Retaliate()
+=======
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate
+	var/list/enemies = list()
+
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/Found(atom/A)
+	if(isliving(A))
+		var/mob/living/L = A
+		if(!L.stat)
+			return L
+		else
+			enemies -= L
+	else if(ismecha(A))
+		var/obj/mecha/M = A
+		if(M.occupant)
+			return A
+
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/ListTargets()
+	if(!enemies.len)
+		return list()
+	var/list/see = ..()
+	see &= enemies // Remove all entries that aren't in enemies
+	return see
+
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/proc/Retaliate()
+	var/list/around = view(src, vision_range)
+
+	for(var/atom/movable/A in around)
+		if(A == src)
+			continue
+		if(isliving(A))
+			var/mob/living/M = A
+			if(faction_check_mob(M) && attack_same || !faction_check_mob(M))
+				enemies |= M
+		else if(ismecha(A))
+			var/obj/mecha/M = A
+			if(M.occupant)
+				enemies |= M
+				enemies |= M.occupant
+
+	for(var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/H in around)
+		if(faction_check_mob(H) && !attack_same && !H.attack_same)
+			H.enemies |= enemies
+	return 0
+
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/adjustHealth(amount, updating_health = TRUE, forced = FALSE)
+	. = ..()
+	if(. > 0 && stat == CONSCIOUS)
+		Retaliate()
+>>>>>>> cc30923... ismecha define (#31192)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
index 4e988c482c..4edf7a6dcb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@
 		var/mob/living/L = the_target
 		if(L.stat != CONSCIOUS)
 			return 0
-	if (istype(the_target, /obj/mecha))
+	if (ismecha(the_target))
 		var/obj/mecha/M = the_target
 		if (M.occupant)
 			return 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 4f4b99e1e1..c75e0a27fb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src = usr
 
-	if(istype(loc, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(loc))
 		return
 
 	if(incapacitated())
diff --git a/code/modules/power/power.dm b/code/modules/power/power.dm
index c64cb4f4ef..3d87de4e62 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/power.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/power.dm
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@
 //dist_check - set to only shock mobs within 1 of source (vendors, airlocks, etc.)
 //No animations will be performed by this proc.
 /proc/electrocute_mob(mob/living/carbon/M, power_source, obj/source, siemens_coeff = 1, dist_check = FALSE)
-	if(istype(M.loc, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(M.loc))
 		return 0	//feckin mechs are dumb
 	if(dist_check)
 		if(!in_range(source,M))
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
index 32967e2537..f2610f97b0 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	if(isliving(mover))
 		shock(mover)
 
-	if(istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || istype(mover, /obj/mecha))
+	if(istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || ismecha(mover))
 		bump_field(mover)
 
 /obj/machinery/field/containment/proc/set_master(master1,master2)
@@ -90,13 +90,13 @@
 	if(isliving(mover))
 		shock(mover)
 		return
-	if(istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || istype(mover, /obj/mecha))
+	if(istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || ismecha(mover))
 		bump_field(mover)
 		return
 
 
 /obj/machinery/field/CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target)
-	if(hasShocked || isliving(mover) || istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || istype(mover, /obj/mecha))
+	if(hasShocked || isliving(mover) || istype(mover, /obj/machinery) || isstructure(mover) || ismecha(mover))
 		return FALSE
 	return ..()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 84db583282..3aba80fe64 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 			ignore_source_check = TRUE
 			return FALSE
 	if(firer && !ignore_source_check)
-		if(A == firer || (A == firer.loc && istype(A, /obj/mecha))) //cannot shoot yourself or your mech
+		if(A == firer || (A == firer.loc && ismecha(A))) //cannot shoot yourself or your mech
 			loc = A.loc
 			return FALSE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
index 79a3d51eec..a5ba7c15a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 	..()
 	explosion(target, -1, 1, 3, 1, 0, flame_range = 4)
 
-	if(istype(target, /obj/mecha))
+	if(ismecha(target))
 		var/obj/mecha/M = target
 		M.take_damage(anti_armour_damage)
 	if(issilicon(target))