Merge pull request #5451 from deathride58/GIANTSYNCNUMBER2049623045

TG Sync #4985279348672983476

code/modules/antagonists/_common/antag_datum.dm

@@ -73,19 +73,18 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(antagonists)
 /datum/antagonist/proc/is_banned(mob/M)
 	if(!M)
 		return FALSE
-	. = (jobban_isbanned(M,"Syndicate") || (job_rank && jobban_isbanned(M,job_rank)))
+	. = (jobban_isbanned(M, ROLE_SYNDICATE) || (job_rank && jobban_isbanned(M,job_rank)))
 
 /datum/antagonist/proc/replace_banned_player()
 	set waitfor = FALSE
 
 	var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Do you want to play as a [name]?", "[name]", null, job_rank, 50, owner.current)
-	var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = null
-	if(candidates.len)
-		theghost = pick(candidates)
+	if(LAZYLEN(candidates))
+		var/client/C = pick(candidates)
 		to_chat(owner, "Your mob has been taken over by a ghost! Appeal your job ban if you want to avoid this in the future!")
-		message_admins("[key_name_admin(theghost)] has taken control of ([key_name_admin(owner.current)]) to replace a jobbaned player.")
+		message_admins("[key_name_admin(C)] has taken control of ([key_name_admin(owner.current)]) to replace a jobbaned player.")
 		owner.current.ghostize(0)
-		owner.current.key = theghost.key
+		owner.current.key = C.key
 
 /datum/antagonist/proc/on_removal()
 	remove_innate_effects()

code/modules/antagonists/_common/antag_spawner.dm

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	var/used = 0
+	var/used = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/antag_spawner/proc/spawn_antag(client/C, turf/T, kind = "", datum/mind/user)
 	return
@@ -57,13 +57,13 @@
 				to_chat(H, "You already used this contract!")
 				return
 			var/list/candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Do you want to play as a wizard's [href_list["school"]] apprentice?", ROLE_WIZARD, null, ROLE_WIZARD, 150, src)
-			if(candidates.len)
+			if(LAZYLEN(candidates))
 				if(used)
 					to_chat(H, "You already used this contract!")
 					return
-				used = 1
-				var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = pick(candidates)
-				spawn_antag(theghost.client, get_turf(src), href_list["school"],H.mind)
+				used = TRUE
+				var/client/C = pick(candidates)
+				spawn_antag(C, get_turf(src), href_list["school"],H.mind)
 			else
 				to_chat(H, "Unable to reach your apprentice! You can either attack the spellbook with the contract to refund your points, or wait and try again later.")
 
@@ -120,12 +120,12 @@
 
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You activate [src] and wait for confirmation.</span>")
 	var/list/nuke_candidates = pollGhostCandidates("Do you want to play as a syndicate [borg_to_spawn ? "[lowertext(borg_to_spawn)] cyborg":"operative"]?", ROLE_OPERATIVE, null, ROLE_OPERATIVE, 150, POLL_IGNORE_SYNDICATE)
-	if(nuke_candidates.len)
+	if(LAZYLEN(nuke_candidates))
 		if(!(check_usability(user)))
 			return
 		used = TRUE
-		var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = pick(nuke_candidates)
-		spawn_antag(theghost.client, get_turf(src), "syndieborg", user.mind)
+		var/client/C = pick(nuke_candidates)
+		spawn_antag(C, get_turf(src), "syndieborg", user.mind)
 		do_sparks(4, TRUE, src)
 		qdel(src)
 	else
@@ -213,13 +213,13 @@
 		return
 	if(used)
 		return
-	var/list/demon_candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Do you want to play as a [initial(demon_type.name)]?", null, null, ROLE_ALIEN, 50, src)
-	if(demon_candidates.len)
+	var/list/candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Do you want to play as a [initial(demon_type.name)]?", ROLE_ALIEN, null, ROLE_ALIEN, 50, src)
+	if(LAZYLEN(candidates))
 		if(used)
 			return
-		used = 1
-		var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = pick(demon_candidates)
-		spawn_antag(theghost.client, get_turf(src), initial(demon_type.name),user.mind)
+		used = TRUE
+		var/client/C = pick(candidates)
+		spawn_antag(C, get_turf(src), initial(demon_type.name),user.mind)
 		to_chat(user, shatter_msg)
 		to_chat(user, veil_msg)
 		playsound(user.loc, 'sound/effects/glassbr1.ogg', 100, 1)

code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm

@@ -682,8 +682,8 @@ Congratulations! You are now trained for invasive xenobiology research!"}
 /obj/structure/table_frame/abductor/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start disassembling [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			for(var/i = 1, i <= framestackamount, i++)
 				new framestack(get_turf(src))

code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/gland.dm

@@ -262,10 +262,9 @@
 	mind_control_duration = 1800
 
 /obj/item/organ/heart/gland/egg/activate()
-	to_chat(owner, "<span class='boldannounce'>You lay an egg!</span>")
-	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/egg = new(owner.drop_location())
-	egg.reagents.add_reagent(get_random_reagent_id(), 15)
-	egg.desc += " It looks weird..."
+	owner.visible_message("<span class='alertalien'>[owner] [pick(EGG_LAYING_MESSAGES)]</span>")
+	var/turf/T = owner.drop_location()
+	new /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/gland(T)
 
 /obj/item/organ/heart/gland/electric
 	cooldown_low = 800

code/modules/antagonists/brother/brother.dm

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "Brother"
 	antagpanel_category = "Brother"
 	job_rank = ROLE_BROTHER
-	var/special_role = "blood brother"
+	var/special_role = ROLE_BROTHER
 	var/datum/team/brother_team/team
 
 /datum/antagonist/brother/create_team(datum/team/brother_team/new_team)

code/modules/antagonists/changeling/changeling.dm

@@ -76,6 +76,13 @@
 	. = ..()
 
 /datum/antagonist/changeling/on_removal()
+	//We'll be using this from now on
+	var/mob/living/carbon/C = owner.current
+	if(istype(C))
+		var/obj/item/organ/brain/B = C.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN)
+		if(B && (B.decoy_override != initial(B.decoy_override)))
+			B.vital = TRUE
+			B.decoy_override = FALSE
 	remove_changeling_powers()
 	owner.objectives -= objectives
 	. = ..()
@@ -389,7 +396,7 @@
 			var/datum/objective/assassinate/kill_objective = new
 			kill_objective.owner = owner
 			if(team_mode) //No backstabbing while in a team
-				kill_objective.find_target_by_role(role = "Changeling", role_type = 1, invert = 1)
+				kill_objective.find_target_by_role(role = ROLE_CHANGELING, role_type = 1, invert = 1)
 			else
 				kill_objective.find_target()
 			objectives += kill_objective
@@ -397,7 +404,7 @@
 			var/datum/objective/maroon/maroon_objective = new
 			maroon_objective.owner = owner
 			if(team_mode)
-				maroon_objective.find_target_by_role(role = "Changeling", role_type = 1, invert = 1)
+				maroon_objective.find_target_by_role(role = ROLE_CHANGELING, role_type = 1, invert = 1)
 			else
 				maroon_objective.find_target()
 			objectives += maroon_objective
@@ -419,7 +426,7 @@
 			var/datum/objective/escape/escape_with_identity/identity_theft = new
 			identity_theft.owner = owner
 			if(team_mode)
-				identity_theft.find_target_by_role(role = "Changeling", role_type = 1, invert = 1)
+				identity_theft.find_target_by_role(role = ROLE_CHANGELING, role_type = 1, invert = 1)
 			else
 				identity_theft.find_target()
 			objectives += identity_theft

code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_items/integration_cog.dm

@@ -34,4 +34,4 @@
 		else
 			adjust_clockwork_power(1) //Continue generating power when the cell has run dry; 5 W/second
 
-#undef COG_MAX_SIPHON_THRESHOLD
+#undef COG_MAX_SIPHON_THRESHOLD

code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_structures/_trap_object.dm

@@ -27,11 +27,11 @@
 				var/distance = get_dist(src, O)
 				to_chat(user, "[O] ([distance == 0 ? "same tile" : "[distance] tiles [dir2text(get_dir(src, O))]"])")
 
-/obj/structure/destructible/clockwork/trap/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/wrench)
+/obj/structure/destructible/clockwork/trap/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(!is_servant_of_ratvar(user))
 		return ..()
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You break down the delicate components of [src] into brass.</span>")
-	playsound(src, wrench.usesound, 50, TRUE)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	new/obj/item/stack/tile/brass(get_turf(src))
 	qdel(src)
 	return TRUE
@@ -56,14 +56,14 @@
 		return
 	..()
 
-/obj/structure/destructible/clockwork/trap/wirecutter_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/wirecutters)
+/obj/structure/destructible/clockwork/trap/wirecutter_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(!is_servant_of_ratvar(user))
 		return
 	if(!wired_to.len)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] has no connections!</span>")
 		return
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You sever all connections to [src].</span>")
-	playsound(src, wirecutters.usesound, 50, TRUE)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	for(var/V in wired_to)
 		var/obj/structure/destructible/clockwork/trap/T = V
 		T.wired_to -= src

code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_structures/wall_gear.dm

@@ -31,9 +31,8 @@
 		if(anchored)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] needs to be unsecured to disassemble it!</span>")
 		else
-			playsound(src, I.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] starts to disassemble [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble [src]...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src) && !anchored)
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=100) && !anchored)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disassemble [src].</span>")
 				deconstruct(TRUE)
 		return 1

code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clockcult.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	var/mob/living/current = owner.current
 	SSticker.mode.servants_of_ratvar += owner
 	SSticker.mode.update_servant_icons_added(owner)
-	owner.special_role = "Servant of Ratvar"
+	owner.special_role = ROLE_SERVANT_OF_RATVAR
 	owner.current.log_message("<font color=#BE8700>Has been converted to the cult of Ratvar!</font>", INDIVIDUAL_ATTACK_LOG)
 	if(issilicon(current))
 		if(iscyborg(current) && !silent)

code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,775 @@
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic //Blood magic handles the creation of blood spells (formerly talismans)
+	name = "Prepare Blood Magic"
+	button_icon_state = "carve"
+	desc = "Prepare blood magic by carving runes into your flesh. This rite is most effective with an <b>empowering rune</b>"
+	var/list/spells = list()
+	var/channeling = FALSE
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/Grant()
+	..()
+	button.screen_loc = "6:-29,4:-2"
+	button.moved = "6:-29,4:-2"
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/Remove()
+	for(var/X in spells)
+		qdel(X)
+	..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/IsAvailable()
+	if(!iscultist(owner))
+		return FALSE
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/proc/Positioning()
+	var/list/screen_loc_split = splittext(button.screen_loc,",")
+	var/list/screen_loc_X = splittext(screen_loc_split[1],":")
+	var/list/screen_loc_Y = splittext(screen_loc_split[2],":")
+	var/pix_X = text2num(screen_loc_X[2])
+	for(var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/B in spells)
+		if(B.button.locked)
+			var/order = pix_X+spells.Find(B)*31
+			B.button.screen_loc = "[screen_loc_X[1]]:[order],[screen_loc_Y[1]]:[screen_loc_Y[2]]"
+			B.button.moved = B.button.screen_loc
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/Activate()
+	var/rune = FALSE
+	var/limit = RUNELESS_MAX_BLOODCHARGE
+	for(var/obj/effect/rune/empower/R in range(1, owner))
+		rune = TRUE
+		break
+	if(rune)
+		limit = MAX_BLOODCHARGE
+	if(spells.len >= limit)
+		if(rune)
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='cultitalic'>Your body has reached its limit, you cannot store more than [MAX_BLOODCHARGE] spells at once. <b>Pick a spell to nullify.</b></span>")
+		else
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='cultitalic'>Your body has reached its limit, <b><u>you cannot have more than [RUNELESS_MAX_BLOODCHARGE] spells at once without an empowering rune! Pick a spell to nullify.</b></u></span>")
+		var/nullify_spell = input(owner, "Choose a spell to remove.", "Current Spells") as null|anything in spells
+		if(nullify_spell)
+			qdel(nullify_spell)
+		return
+	var/entered_spell_name
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/BS
+	var/list/possible_spells = list()
+	for(var/I in subtypesof(/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell))
+		var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/J = I
+		var/cult_name = initial(J.name)
+		possible_spells[cult_name] = J
+	possible_spells += "(REMOVE SPELL)"
+	entered_spell_name = input(owner, "Pick a blood spell to prepare...", "Spell Choices") as null|anything in possible_spells
+	if(entered_spell_name == "(REMOVE SPELL)")
+		var/nullify_spell = input(owner, "Choose a spell to remove.", "Current Spells") as null|anything in spells
+		if(nullify_spell)
+			qdel(nullify_spell)
+		return
+	BS = possible_spells[entered_spell_name]
+	if(QDELETED(src) || owner.incapacitated() || !BS)
+		return
+	to_chat(owner,"<span class='warning'>You begin to carve unnatural symbols into your flesh!</span>")
+	SEND_SOUND(owner, sound('sound/weapons/slice.ogg',0,1,10))
+	if(!channeling)
+		channeling = TRUE
+	else
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='cultitalic'>You are already invoking blood magic!")
+		return
+	if(do_after(owner, 100 - rune*65, target = owner))
+		if(ishuman(owner))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
+			H.bleed(30 - rune*25)
+		var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/new_spell = new BS(owner)
+		new_spell.Grant(owner, src)
+		spells += new_spell
+		Positioning()
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Your wounds glows with power, you have prepared a [new_spell.name] invocation!</span>")
+	channeling = FALSE
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell //The next generation of talismans
+	name = "Blood Magic"
+	button_icon_state = "telerune"
+	desc = "Fear the Old Blood."
+	var/charges = 1
+	var/magic_path = null
+	var/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/hand_magic
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/all_magic
+	var/base_desc //To allow for updating tooltips
+	var/invocation
+	var/health_cost = 0
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/Grant(mob/living/owner, datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/BM)
+	if(health_cost)
+		desc += "<br>Deals <u>[health_cost] damage</u> to your arm per use."
+	base_desc = desc
+	desc += "<br><b><u>Has [charges] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+	all_magic = BM
+	..()
+	button.locked = TRUE
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/Remove()
+	if(all_magic)
+		all_magic.spells -= src
+	if(hand_magic)
+		qdel(hand_magic)
+		hand_magic = null
+	..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/IsAvailable()
+	if(!iscultist(owner) || owner.incapacitated()  || !charges)
+		return FALSE
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/Activate()
+	if(magic_path) //If this spell flows from the hand
+		if(!hand_magic)
+			hand_magic = new magic_path(owner, src)
+			if(!owner.put_in_hands(hand_magic))
+				qdel(hand_magic)
+				hand_magic = null
+				to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>You have no empty hand for invoking blood magic!</span>")
+				return
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>Your old wounds glow again as you invoke the [name].</span>")
+			return
+		if(hand_magic)
+			qdel(hand_magic)
+			hand_magic = null
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>You snuff out the spell with your hand, saving its power for another time.</span>")
+
+
+//Cult Blood Spells
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/stun
+	name = "Stun"
+	desc = "A potent spell that will stun and mute victims upon contact."
+	button_icon_state = "hand"
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/stun"
+	health_cost = 10
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/teleport
+	name = "Teleport"
+	desc = "A useful spell that teleport cultists to a chosen destination on contact."
+	button_icon_state = "tele"
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/teleport"
+	health_cost = 7
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/emp
+	name = "Electromagnetic Pulse"
+	desc = "A large spell that immediately disables all electronics in the area."
+	button_icon_state = "emp"
+	health_cost = 10
+	invocation = "Ta'gh fara'qha fel d'amar det!"
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/emp/Activate()
+	owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[owner]'s hand flashes a bright blue!</span>", \
+						 "<span class='cultitalic'>You speak the cursed words, emitting an EMP blast from your hand.</span>")
+	empulse(owner, 3, 6)
+	owner.whisper(invocation, language = /datum/language/common)
+	charges--
+	if(charges<=0)
+		qdel(src)
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/shackles
+	name = "Shadow Shackles"
+	desc = "A stealthy spell that will handcuff and temporarily silence your victim."
+	button_icon_state = "cuff"
+	charges = 4
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/shackles"
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/construction
+	name = "Twisted Construction"
+	desc = "<u>A sinister spell used to convert:</u><br>Plasteel into runed metal<br>25 metal into a construct shell<br>Cyborgs directly into constructs<br>Cyborg shells into construct shells<br>Airlocks into runed airlocks (harm intent)"
+	button_icon_state = "transmute"
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/construction"
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/equipment
+	name = "Summon Equipment"
+	desc = "A crucial spell that enables you to summon either a ritual dagger or combat gear including armored robes, the nar'sien bola, and an eldritch longsword."
+	button_icon_state = "equip"
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/armor"
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/equipment/Activate()
+	var/choice = alert(owner,"Choose your equipment type",,"Combat Equipment","Ritual Dagger","Cancel")
+	if(choice == "Ritual Dagger")
+		var/turf/T = get_turf(owner)
+		owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[owner]'s hand glows red for a moment.</span>", \
+			"<span class='cultitalic'>Red light begins to shimmer and take form within your hand!</span>")
+		var/obj/O = new /obj/item/melee/cultblade/dagger(T)
+		if(owner.put_in_hands(O))
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>A ritual dagger appears in your hand!</span>")
+		else
+			owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A ritual dagger appears at [owner]'s feet!</span>", \
+				 "<span class='cultitalic'>A ritual dagger materializes at your feet.</span>")
+		SEND_SOUND(owner, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+		charges--
+		desc = base_desc
+		desc += "<br><b><u>Has [charges] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+		if(charges<=0)
+			qdel(src)
+	else if(choice == "Combat Equipment")
+		..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/horror
+	name = "Hallucinations"
+	desc = "A <u>ranged yet stealthy</u> spell that will break the mind of the victim with nightmarish hallucinations."
+	button_icon_state = "horror"
+	var/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror/PH
+	charges = 4
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/horror/New()
+	PH = new()
+	PH.attached_action = src
+	..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/horror/Destroy()
+	var/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror/destroy = PH
+	. = ..()
+	if(destroy  && !QDELETED(destroy))
+		QDEL_NULL(destroy)
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/horror/Activate()
+	PH.toggle(owner) //the important bit
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror
+	active = FALSE
+	ranged_mousepointer = 'icons/effects/cult_target.dmi'
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/attached_action
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror/Destroy()
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/AA = attached_action
+	. = ..()
+	if(AA && !QDELETED(AA))
+		QDEL_NULL(AA)
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror/proc/toggle(mob/user)
+	if(active)
+		remove_ranged_ability("<span class='cult'>You dispel the magic...</span>")
+	else
+		add_ranged_ability(user, "<span class='cult'>You prepare to horrify a target...</span>")
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/horror/InterceptClickOn(mob/living/caller, params, atom/target)
+	if(..())
+		return
+	if(ranged_ability_user.incapacitated() || !iscultist(caller))
+		remove_ranged_ability()
+		return
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(ranged_ability_user)
+	if(!isturf(T))
+		return FALSE
+	if(target in view(7, get_turf(ranged_ability_user)))
+		if(!ishuman(target) || iscultist(target))
+			return
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
+		H.hallucination = max(H.hallucination, 240)
+		SEND_SOUND(ranged_ability_user, sound('sound/effects/ghost.ogg',0,1,50))
+		var/image/C = image('icons/effects/cult_effects.dmi',H,"bloodsparkles", ABOVE_MOB_LAYER)
+		add_alt_appearance(/datum/atom_hud/alternate_appearance/basic/cult, "cult_apoc", C, FALSE)
+		addtimer(CALLBACK(H,/atom/.proc/remove_alt_appearance,"cult_apoc",TRUE), 2400, TIMER_OVERRIDE|TIMER_UNIQUE)
+		to_chat(ranged_ability_user,"<span class='cult'><b>[H] has been cursed with living nightmares!</b></span>")
+		attached_action.charges--
+		attached_action.desc = attached_action.base_desc
+		attached_action.desc += "<br><b><u>Has [attached_action.charges] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+		attached_action.UpdateButtonIcon()
+		if(attached_action.charges <= 0)
+			remove_mousepointer(ranged_ability_user.client)
+			remove_ranged_ability("<span class='cult'>You have exhausted the spell's power!</span>")
+			qdel(src)
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/veiling
+	name = "Conceal Presence"
+	desc = "A multi-function spell that alternates between hiding and revealing nearby cult runes, structures, turf, and airlocks."
+	invocation = "Kla'atu barada nikt'o!"
+	button_icon_state = "gone"
+	charges = 10
+	var/revealing = FALSE //if it reveals or not
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/veiling/Activate()
+	if(!revealing)
+		owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>Thin grey dust falls from [owner]'s hand!</span>", \
+			"<span class='cultitalic'>You invoke the veiling spell, hiding nearby runes.</span>")
+		charges--
+		SEND_SOUND(owner, sound('sound/magic/smoke.ogg',0,1,25))
+		owner.whisper(invocation, language = /datum/language/common)
+		for(var/obj/effect/rune/R in range(5,owner))
+			R.conceal()
+		for(var/obj/structure/destructible/cult/S in range(5,owner))
+			S.conceal()
+		for(var/turf/open/floor/engine/cult/T  in range(5,owner))
+			T.realappearance.alpha = 0
+		for(var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/cult/AL in range(5, owner))
+			AL.conceal()
+		revealing = TRUE
+		name = "Reveal Runes"
+		button_icon_state = "back"
+	else
+		owner.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A flash of light shines from [owner]'s hand!</span>", \
+			 "<span class='cultitalic'>You invoke the counterspell, revealing nearby runes.</span>")
+		charges--
+		owner.whisper(invocation, language = /datum/language/common)
+		SEND_SOUND(owner, sound('sound/magic/enter_blood.ogg',0,1,25))
+		for(var/obj/effect/rune/R in range(7,owner)) //More range in case you weren't standing in exactly the same spot
+			R.reveal()
+		for(var/obj/structure/destructible/cult/S in range(6,owner))
+			S.reveal()
+		for(var/turf/open/floor/engine/cult/T  in range(6,owner))
+			T.realappearance.alpha = initial(T.realappearance.alpha)
+		for(var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/cult/AL in range(6, owner))
+			AL.reveal()
+		revealing = FALSE
+		name = "Conceal Runes"
+		button_icon_state = "gone"
+	if(charges<= 0)
+		qdel(src)
+	desc = base_desc
+	desc += "<br><b><u>Has [charges] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+	UpdateButtonIcon()
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/manipulation
+	name = "Blood Rites"
+	desc = "A complex spell that allows you to gather blood and use it for healing or other powerful spells."
+	invocation = "Fel'th Dol Ab'orod!"
+	button_icon_state = "manip"
+	charges = 5
+	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/manipulator"
+
+
+// The "magic hand" items
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic
+	name = "\improper magical aura"
+	desc = "Sinister looking aura that distorts the flow of reality around it."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
+	icon_state = "disintegrate"
+	item_state = null
+	flags_1 = ABSTRACT_1 | NODROP_1 | DROPDEL_1
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
+	throwforce = 0
+	throw_range = 0
+	throw_speed = 0
+	var/invocation
+	var/uses = 1
+	var/health_cost = 0 //The amount of health taken from the user when invoking the spell
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/source
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/New(loc, spell)
+	source = spell
+	uses = source.charges
+	health_cost = source.health_cost
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/Destroy()
+	if(!QDELETED(source))
+		if(uses <= 0)
+			source.hand_magic = null
+			qdel(source)
+			source = null
+		else
+			source.hand_magic = null
+			source.charges = uses
+			source.desc = source.base_desc
+			source.desc += "<br><b><u>Has [uses] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+			source.UpdateButtonIcon()
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/attack_self(mob/living/user)
+	afterattack(user, user, TRUE)
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/carbon/user)
+	if(!iscarbon(user) || !iscultist(user))
+		uses = 0
+		qdel(src)
+		return
+	add_logs(user, M, "used a cult spell on", source.name, "")
+	M.lastattacker = user.real_name
+	M.lastattackerckey = user.ckey
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/user, proximity)
+	if(invocation)
+		user.whisper(invocation, language = /datum/language/common)
+	if(health_cost)
+		if(user.active_hand_index == 1)
+			user.apply_damage(health_cost, BRUTE, "l_arm")
+		else
+			user.apply_damage(health_cost, BRUTE, "r_arm")
+	if(uses <= 0)
+		qdel(src)
+	else if(source)
+		source.desc = source.base_desc
+		source.desc += "<br><b><u>Has [uses] use\s remaining</u></b>."
+		source.UpdateButtonIcon()
+
+//Stun
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/stun
+	name = "Stunning Aura "
+	color = "#ff0000" // red
+	invocation = "Fuu ma'jin!"
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/stun/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/user, proximity)
+	if(!isliving(target) || !proximity)
+		return
+	var/mob/living/L = target
+	if(iscultist(target))
+		return
+	if(iscultist(user))
+		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] holds up their hand, which explodes in a flash of red light!</span>", \
+							 "<span class='cultitalic'>You stun [L] with the spell!</span>")
+		var/obj/item/nullrod/N = locate() in L
+		if(N)
+			target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[L]'s holy weapon absorbs the light!</span>", \
+								   "<span class='userdanger'>Your holy weapon absorbs the blinding light!</span>")
+		else
+			L.Knockdown(180)
+			L.flash_act(1,1)
+			if(issilicon(target))
+				var/mob/living/silicon/S = L
+				S.emp_act(EMP_HEAVY)
+			else if(iscarbon(target))
+				var/mob/living/carbon/C = L
+				C.silent += 6
+				C.stuttering += 15
+				C.cultslurring += 15
+				C.Jitter(15)
+			if(is_servant_of_ratvar(L))
+				L.adjustBruteLoss(15)
+		uses--
+	..()
+
+//Teleportation
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/teleport
+	name = "Shifting Aura"
+	color = RUNE_COLOR_TELEPORT
+	desc = "A potent spell that teleport cultists on contact."
+	invocation = "Sas'so c'arta forbici!"
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/teleport/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/user, proximity)
+	if(!iscultist(target) || !proximity)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can only teleport adjacent cultists with this spell!</span>")
+		return
+	if(iscultist(user))
+		var/list/potential_runes = list()
+		var/list/teleportnames = list()
+		for(var/R in GLOB.teleport_runes)
+			var/obj/effect/rune/teleport/T = R
+			potential_runes[avoid_assoc_duplicate_keys(T.listkey, teleportnames)] = T
+
+		if(!potential_runes.len)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no valid runes to teleport to!</span>")
+			log_game("Teleport talisman failed - no other teleport runes")
+			return
+
+		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+		if(is_away_level(T.z))
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You are not in the right dimension!</span>")
+			log_game("Teleport spell failed - user in away mission")
+			return
+
+		var/input_rune_key = input(user, "Choose a rune to teleport to.", "Rune to Teleport to") as null|anything in potential_runes //we know what key they picked
+		var/obj/effect/rune/teleport/actual_selected_rune = potential_runes[input_rune_key] //what rune does that key correspond to?
+		if(QDELETED(src) || !user || !user.is_holding(src) || user.incapacitated() || !actual_selected_rune || !proximity)
+			return
+		var/turf/dest = get_turf(actual_selected_rune)
+		if(is_blocked_turf(dest, TRUE))
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The target rune is blocked. Attempting to teleport to it would be massively unwise.</span>")
+			return
+		uses--
+		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>Dust flows from [user]'s hand, and [user.p_they()] disappear[user.p_s()] with a sharp crack!</span>", \
+		"<span class='cultitalic'>You speak the words of the talisman and find yourself somewhere else!</span>", "<i>You hear a sharp crack.</i>")
+		var/mob/living/L = target
+		L.forceMove(dest)
+		dest.visible_message("<span class='warning'>There is a boom of outrushing air as something appears above the rune!</span>", null, "<i>You hear a boom.</i>")
+		..()
+
+//Shackles
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/shackles
+	name = "Binding Aura"
+	desc = "Allows you to bind a victim and temporarily silence them."
+	invocation = "In'totum Lig'abis!"
+	color = "#000000" // black
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/shackles/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/user, proximity)
+	if(iscultist(user) && iscarbon(target) && proximity)
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
+		if(C.get_num_arms() >= 2 || C.get_arm_ignore())
+			CuffAttack(C, user)
+		else
+			user.visible_message("<span class='cultitalic'>This victim doesn't have enough arms to complete the restraint!</span>")
+			return
+		..()
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/shackles/proc/CuffAttack(mob/living/carbon/C, mob/living/user)
+	if(!C.handcuffed)
+		playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/cablecuff.ogg', 30, 1, -2)
+		C.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] begins restraining [C] with dark magic!</span>", \
+								"<span class='userdanger'>[user] begins shaping a dark magic around your wrists!</span>")
+		if(do_mob(user, C, 30))
+			if(!C.handcuffed)
+				C.handcuffed = new /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs/energy/cult/used(C)
+				C.update_handcuffed()
+				C.silent += 5
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You shackle [C].</span>")
+				add_logs(user, C, "shackled")
+				uses--
+			else
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[C] is already bound.</span>")
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You fail to shackle [C].</span>")
+	else
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[C] is already bound.</span>")
+
+
+/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs/energy/cult //For the shackling spell
+	name = "shadow shackles"
+	desc = "Shackles that bind the wrists with sinister magic."
+	trashtype = /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs/energy/used
+	flags_1 = DROPDEL_1
+
+/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs/energy/cult/used/dropped(mob/user)
+	user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user]'s shackles shatter in a discharge of dark magic!</span>", \
+							"<span class='userdanger'>Your [src] shatters in a discharge of dark magic!</span>")
+	. = ..()
+
+
+//Construction: Creates a construct shell out of 25 metal sheets, or converts plasteel into runed metal
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/construction
+	name = "Corrupting Aura"
+	desc = "Corrupts metal and plasteel into more sinister forms."
+	invocation = "Ethra p'ni dedol!"
+	color = "#000000" // black
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/construction/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+	if(proximity_flag && iscultist(user))
+		var/turf/T = get_turf(target)
+		if(istype(target, /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal))
+			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/candidate = target
+			if(candidate.use(50))
+				uses--
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A dark cloud eminates from your hand and swirls around the metal, twisting it into a construct shell!</span>")
+				new /obj/structure/constructshell(T)
+				SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+			else
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need 50 metal to produce a construct shell!</span>")
+		else if(istype(target, /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel))
+			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel/candidate = target
+			var/quantity = min(candidate.amount, uses)
+			uses -= quantity
+			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal(T,quantity)
+			candidate.use(quantity)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A dark cloud eminates from you hand and swirls around the plasteel, transforming it into runed metal!</span>")
+			SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+		else if(istype(target,/mob/living/silicon/robot))
+			var/mob/living/silicon/robot/candidate = target
+			if(candidate.mmi)
+				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>A dark cloud eminates from [user]'s hand and swirls around [candidate]!</span>")
+				playsound(T, 'sound/machines/airlock_alien_prying.ogg', 80, 1)
+				var/prev_color = candidate.color
+				candidate.color = "black"
+				if(do_after(user, 90, target = candidate))
+					candidate.emp_act(EMP_HEAVY)
+					var/construct_class = alert(user, "Please choose which type of construct you wish to create.",,"Juggernaut","Wraith","Artificer")
+					user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>The dark cloud receedes from what was formerly [candidate], revealing a\n [construct_class]!</span>")
+					switch(construct_class)
+						if("Juggernaut")
+							makeNewConstruct(/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/construct/armored, candidate, user, 0, T)
+						if("Wraith")
+							makeNewConstruct(/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/construct/wraith, candidate, user, 0, T)
+						if("Artificer")
+							makeNewConstruct(/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/construct/builder, candidate, user, 0, T)
+					SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+					uses--
+					candidate.mmi = null
+					qdel(candidate)
+				else
+					candidate.color = prev_color
+			else
+				uses--
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A dark cloud eminates from you hand and swirls around [candidate] - twisting it into a construct shell!</span>")
+				new /obj/structure/constructshell(T)
+				SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+		else if(istype(target,/obj/machinery/door/airlock))
+			target.narsie_act()
+			uses--
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>Black ribbons suddenly eminate from [user]'s hand and cling to the airlock - twisting and corrupting it!</span>")
+			SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The spell will not work on [target]!</span>")
+		..()
+
+//Armor: Gives the target a basic cultist combat loadout
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/armor
+	name = "Bladed Aura"
+	desc = "A spell that will equip the target with cultist equipment if there is a slot to equip it to."
+	color = "#33cc33" // green
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/armor/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/user, proximity)
+	if(iscarbon(target) && proximity)
+		uses--
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
+		C.visible_message("<span class='warning'>Otherworldly armor suddenly appears on [C]!</span>")
+		C.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/under/color/black,slot_w_uniform)
+		C.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/head/culthood/alt(user), slot_head)
+		C.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/suit/cultrobes/alt(user), slot_wear_suit)
+		C.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/cult/alt(user), slot_shoes)
+		C.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/storage/backpack/cultpack(user), slot_back)
+		if(C == user)
+			qdel(src) //Clears the hands
+		C.put_in_hands(new /obj/item/melee/cultblade(user))
+		C.put_in_hands(new /obj/item/restraints/legcuffs/bola/cult(user))
+		..()
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/manipulator
+	name = "Ritual Aura"
+	desc = "A spell that will absorb blood from anything you touch.<br>Touching cultists and constructs can heal them.<br><b>Clicking the hand will potentially let you focus the spell into something stronger.</b>"
+	color = "#7D1717"
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/manipulator/afterattack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/human/user, proximity)
+	if(proximity)
+		if(ishuman(target))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
+			if(NOBLOOD in H.dna.species.species_traits)
+				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>Blood rites do not work on species with no blood!</span>")
+				return
+			if(iscultist(H))
+				if(H.stat == DEAD)
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>Only a revive rune can bring back the dead!</span>")
+					return
+				if(H.blood_volume < BLOOD_VOLUME_SAFE)
+					var/restore_blood = BLOOD_VOLUME_SAFE - H.blood_volume
+					if(uses*2 < restore_blood)
+						H.blood_volume += uses*2
+						to_chat(user,"<span class='danger'>You use the last of your blood rites to restore what blood you could!</span>")
+						uses = 0
+						return ..()
+					else
+						H.blood_volume = BLOOD_VOLUME_SAFE
+						uses -= round(restore_blood/2)
+						to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>Your blood rites have restored [H == user ? "your" : "their"] blood to safe levels!</span>")
+				var/overall_damage = H.getBruteLoss() + H.getFireLoss() + H.getToxLoss() + H.getOxyLoss()
+				if(overall_damage == 0)
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='cult'>That cultist doesn't require healing!</span>")
+				else
+					var/ratio = uses/overall_damage
+					if(H == user)
+						to_chat(user,"<span class='cult'><b>Your blood healing is far less efficient when used on yourself!</b></span>")
+						ratio *= 0.35 // Healing is half as effective if you can't perform a full heal
+						uses -= round(overall_damage) // Healing is 65% more "expensive" even if you can still perform the full heal
+					if(ratio>1)
+						ratio = 1
+						uses -= round(overall_damage)
+						H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[H] is fully healed by [H==user ? "their":"[H]'s"]'s blood magic!</span>")
+					else
+						H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[H] is partially healed by [H==user ? "their":"[H]'s"] blood magic.</span>")
+						uses = 0
+					ratio *= -1
+					H.adjustOxyLoss((overall_damage*ratio) * (H.getOxyLoss() / overall_damage), 0)
+					H.adjustToxLoss((overall_damage*ratio) * (H.getToxLoss() / overall_damage), 0)
+					H.adjustFireLoss((overall_damage*ratio) * (H.getFireLoss() / overall_damage), 0)
+					H.adjustBruteLoss((overall_damage*ratio) * (H.getBruteLoss() / overall_damage), 0)
+					H.updatehealth()
+					playsound(get_turf(H), 'sound/magic/staff_healing.ogg', 25)
+					new /obj/effect/temp_visual/cult/sparks(get_turf(H))
+					user.Beam(H,icon_state="sendbeam",time=15)
+			else
+				if(H.stat == DEAD)
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>Their blood has stopped flowing, you'll have to find another way to extract it.</span>")
+					return
+				if(H.cultslurring)
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='danger'>Their blood has been tainted by an even stronger form of blood magic, it's no use to us like this!</span>")
+					return
+				if(H.blood_volume > BLOOD_VOLUME_SAFE)
+					H.blood_volume -= 100
+					uses += 50
+					user.Beam(H,icon_state="drainbeam",time=10)
+					playsound(get_turf(H), 'sound/magic/enter_blood.ogg', 50)
+					H.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] has drained some of [H]'s blood!</span>")
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='cultitalic'>Your blood rite gains 50 charges from draining [H]'s blood.</span>")
+					new /obj/effect/temp_visual/cult/sparks(get_turf(H))
+				else
+					to_chat(user,"<span class='danger'>They're missing too much blood - you cannot drain them further!</span>")
+					return
+		if(isconstruct(target))
+			var/mob/living/simple_animal/M = target
+			var/missing = M.maxHealth - M.health
+			if(missing)
+				if(uses > missing)
+					M.adjustHealth(-missing)
+					M.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[M] is fully healed by [user]'s blood magic!</span>")
+					uses -= missing
+				else
+					M.adjustHealth(-uses)
+					M.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[M] is partially healed by [user]'s blood magic!</span>")
+					uses = 0
+				playsound(get_turf(M), 'sound/magic/staff_healing.ogg', 25)
+				user.Beam(M,icon_state="sendbeam",time=10)
+		if(istype(target, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood))
+			blood_draw(target, user)
+		..()
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/manipulator/proc/blood_draw(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/human/user)
+	var/temp = 0
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(target)
+	if(T)
+		for(var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/B in view(T, 2))
+			if(B.blood_state == "blood")
+				if(B.bloodiness == 100) //Bonus for "pristine" bloodpools, also to prevent cheese with footprint spam
+					temp += 30
+				else
+					temp += max((B.bloodiness**2)/800,1)
+				new /obj/effect/temp_visual/cult/turf/floor(get_turf(B))
+				qdel(B)
+		for(var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/trail_holder/TH in view(T, 2))
+			qdel(TH)
+		var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/shoecheck = user.shoes
+		if(shoecheck && shoecheck.bloody_shoes["blood"])
+			temp += shoecheck.bloody_shoes["blood"]/20
+			shoecheck.bloody_shoes["blood"] = 0
+		if(temp)
+			user.Beam(T,icon_state="drainbeam",time=15)
+			new /obj/effect/temp_visual/cult/sparks(get_turf(user))
+			playsound(T, 'sound/magic/enter_blood.ogg', 50)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>Your blood rite has gained [round(temp)] charge\s from blood sources around you!</span>")
+			uses += max(1, round(temp))
+
+/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/manipulator/attack_self(mob/living/user)
+	if(iscultist(user))
+		var/list/options = list("Blood Spear (200)", "Blood Bolt Barrage (400)", "Blood Beam (600)")
+		var/choice = input(user, "Choose a greater blood rite...", "Greater Blood Rites") as null|anything in options
+		if(!choice)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You decide against conducting a greater blood rite.</span>")
+			return
+		switch(choice)
+			if("Blood Spear (200)")
+				if(uses < 200)
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You need 200 charges to perform this rite.</span>")
+				else
+					uses -= 200
+					var/turf/T = get_turf(user)
+					qdel(src)
+					var/datum/action/innate/cult/spear/S = new(user)
+					var/obj/item/twohanded/cult_spear/rite = new(T)
+					S.Grant(user, rite)
+					rite.spear_act = S
+					if(user.put_in_hands(rite))
+						to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>A [rite.name] appears in your hand!</span>")
+					else
+						user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A [rite.name] appears at [user]'s feet!</span>", \
+							 "<span class='cultitalic'>A [rite.name] materializes at your feet.</span>")
+			if("Blood Bolt Barrage (400)")
+				if(uses < 400)
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You need 400 charges to perform this rite.</span>")
+				else
+					var/obj/rite = new /obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/boltaction/enchanted/arcane_barrage/blood()
+					uses -= 400
+					qdel(src)
+					if(user.put_in_hands(rite))
+						to_chat(user, "<span class='cult'><b>Your hands glow with power!</b></span>")
+					else
+						to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You need a free hand for this rite!</span>")
+						qdel(rite)
+			if("Blood Beam (600)")
+				if(uses < 600)
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You need 600 charges to perform this rite.</span>")
+				else
+					var/obj/rite = new /obj/item/blood_beam()
+					uses -= 600
+					qdel(src)
+					if(user.put_in_hands(rite))
+						to_chat(user, "<span class='cultlarge'><b>Your hands glow with POWER OVERWHELMING!!!</b></span>")
+					else
+						to_chat(user, "<span class='cultitalic'>You need a free hand for this rite!</span>")
+						qdel(rite)

code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_structures.dm

@@ -123,9 +123,11 @@
 	if(cooldowntime > world.time)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='cult italic'>The magic in [src] is weak, it will be ready to use again in [DisplayTimeText(cooldowntime - world.time)].</span>")
 		return
-	var/choice = alert(user,"You study the schematics etched into the forge...",,"Shielded Robe","Flagellant's Robe","Mirror Shield")
+	var/choice 
 	if(user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult/master))
 		choice = alert(user,"You study the schematics etched into the forge...",,"Shielded Robe","Flagellant's Robe","Bastard Sword")
+	else
+		choice = alert(user,"You study the schematics etched into the forge...",,"Shielded Robe","Flagellant's Robe","Mirror Shield")
 	var/list/pickedtype = list()
 	switch(choice)
 		if("Shielded Robe")

code/modules/antagonists/cult/runes.dm

@@ -125,16 +125,15 @@ structure_check() searches for nearby cultist structures required for the invoca
 				if(L.stat)
 					continue
 				invokers += L
-		if(invokers.len >= req_cultists)
-			invokers -= user
 			if(allow_excess_invokers)
 				chanters += invokers
 			else
 				shuffle_inplace(invokers)
 				for(var/i in 1 to req_cultists)
-					var/L = pick_n_take(invokers)
-					if(L)
-						chanters += L
+					var/C = pick_n_take(invokers)
+					if(!C)
+						break
+					chanters += C
 	return chanters
 
 /obj/effect/rune/proc/invoke(var/list/invokers)

code/modules/antagonists/ninja/ninja.dm

@@ -135,8 +135,8 @@
 			adj = "objectiveless"
 		else
 			return
-	new_owner.assigned_role = "Space Ninja"
-	new_owner.special_role = "Space Ninja"
+	new_owner.assigned_role = ROLE_NINJA
+	new_owner.special_role = ROLE_NINJA
 	new_owner.add_antag_datum(src)
 	message_admins("[key_name_admin(admin)] has [adj] ninja'ed [new_owner.current].")
 	log_admin("[key_name(admin)] has [adj] ninja'ed [new_owner.current].")

code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/equipment/nuclearbomb.dm

@@ -115,9 +115,8 @@
 	switch(deconstruction_state)
 		if(NUKESTATE_INTACT)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver/nuke))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start removing [src]'s front panel's screws...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 60*I.toolspeed,target=src))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 60, volume=100))
 					deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_UNSCREWED
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the screws from [src]'s front panel.</span>")
 					update_icon()
@@ -125,14 +124,13 @@
 
 		if(NUKESTATE_PANEL_REMOVED)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/welder = I
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=1))
+					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start cutting [src]'s inner plate...</span>")
-				if(welder.remove_fuel(1,user))
-					if(do_after(user,80*I.toolspeed,target=src))
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [src]'s inner plate.</span>")
-						deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_WELDED
-						update_icon()
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 80, volume=100, amount=1))
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [src]'s inner plate.</span>")
+					deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_WELDED
+					update_icon()
 				return
 		if(NUKESTATE_CORE_EXPOSED)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/nuke_core_container))
@@ -148,19 +146,15 @@
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You fail to load the plutonium core into [core_box]. [core_box] has already been used!</span>")
 				return
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal))
-				var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = I
-				if(M.amount >= 20)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]'s inner metal plate...</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 100, target=src))
-						if(M.use(20))
-							to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src]'s inner metal plate. The radiation is contained.</span>")
-							deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_PANEL_REMOVED
-							STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, core)
-							update_icon()
-						else
-							to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more metal to do that!</span>")
-				else
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more metal to do that!</span>")
+				if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=20))
+					return
+
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]'s inner metal plate...</span>")
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 100, amount=20))
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src]'s inner metal plate. The radiation is contained.</span>")
+					deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_PANEL_REMOVED
+					STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, core)
+					update_icon()
 				return
 	. = ..()
 
@@ -169,16 +163,14 @@
 	switch(deconstruction_state)
 		if(NUKESTATE_UNSCREWED)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start removing [src]'s front panel...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 30 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=100))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove [src]'s front panel.</span>")
 				deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_PANEL_REMOVED
 				update_icon()
 			return TRUE
 		if(NUKESTATE_WELDED)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start prying off [src]'s inner plate...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 50 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=100))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry off [src]'s inner plate. You can see the core's green glow!</span>")
 				deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_CORE_EXPOSED
 				update_icon()

code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm

@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 	nuke_team = new_team
 
 /datum/antagonist/nukeop/admin_add(datum/mind/new_owner,mob/admin)
-	new_owner.assigned_role = "Syndicate"
+	new_owner.assigned_role = ROLE_SYNDICATE
 	new_owner.add_antag_datum(src)
 	message_admins("[key_name_admin(admin)] has nuke op'ed [new_owner.current].")
 	log_admin("[key_name(admin)] has nuke op'ed [new_owner.current].")

code/modules/antagonists/revenant/revenant.dm

@@ -224,7 +224,6 @@
 	invisibility = INVISIBILITY_ABSTRACT
 	revealed = FALSE
 	ghostize(0)//Don't re-enter invisible corpse
-	SSshuttle.shuttle_purchase_requirements_met |= "revenant"
 
 
 //reveal, stun, icon updates, cast checks, and essence changing

code/modules/antagonists/revolution/revolution.dm

@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 			carbon_mob.flash_act(1, 1)
 		rev_mind.current.Stun(100)
 	rev_mind.add_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/rev,rev_team)
-	rev_mind.special_role = "Revolutionary"
+	rev_mind.special_role = ROLE_REV
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/antagonist/rev/head/proc/demote()

code/modules/antagonists/traitor/datum_traitor.dm

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	var/should_specialise = TRUE //do we split into AI and human, set to true on inital assignment only
 	var/ai_datum = /datum/antagonist/traitor/AI
 	var/human_datum = /datum/antagonist/traitor/human
-	var/special_role = "traitor"
+	var/special_role = ROLE_TRAITOR
 	var/employer = "The Syndicate"
 	var/give_objectives = TRUE
 	var/should_give_codewords = TRUE
@@ -85,7 +85,9 @@
 	return
 
 /datum/antagonist/traitor/human/forge_traitor_objectives()
-	var/is_hijacker = prob(10)
+	var/is_hijacker = FALSE
+	if (GLOB.joined_player_list.len >= 30) // Less murderboning on lowpop thanks
+		is_hijacker = prob(10)
 	var/martyr_chance = prob(20)
 	var/objective_count = is_hijacker 			//Hijacking counts towards number of objectives
 	if(!SSticker.mode.exchange_blue && SSticker.mode.traitors.len >= 8) 	//Set up an exchange if there are enough traitors

code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/artefact.dm

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+
 //Apprenticeship contract - moved to antag_spawner.dm
 
 ///////////////////////////Veil Render//////////////////////

code/modules/antagonists/wizard/wizard.dm

@@ -156,12 +156,12 @@
 /datum/antagonist/wizard/apply_innate_effects(mob/living/mob_override)
 	var/mob/living/M = mob_override || owner.current
 	update_wiz_icons_added(M, wiz_team ? TRUE : FALSE) //Don't bother showing the icon if you're solo wizard
-	M.faction |= "wizard"
+	M.faction |= ROLE_WIZARD
 
 /datum/antagonist/wizard/remove_innate_effects(mob/living/mob_override)
 	var/mob/living/M = mob_override || owner.current
 	update_wiz_icons_removed(M)
-	M.faction -= "wizard"
+	M.faction -= ROLE_WIZARD
 
 
 /datum/antagonist/wizard/get_admin_commands()

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/airalarm.dm

@@ -653,14 +653,14 @@
 	switch(buildstage)
 		if(2)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters) && panel_open && wires.is_all_cut())
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the final wires.</span>")
 				new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(loc, 5)
 				buildstage = 1
 				update_icon()
 				return
 			else if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))  // Opening that Air Alarm up.
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				panel_open = !panel_open
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The wires have been [panel_open ? "exposed" : "unexposed"].</span>")
 				update_icon()
@@ -674,8 +674,8 @@
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] removes the electronics from [src.name].",\
 									"<span class='notice'>You start prying out the circuit...</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-				if (do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
+				if (W.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 					if (buildstage == 1)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the air alarm electronics.</span>")
 						new /obj/item/electronics/airalarm( src.loc )
@@ -725,7 +725,7 @@
 
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You detach \the [src] from the wall.</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				new /obj/item/wallframe/airalarm( user.loc )
 				qdel(src)
 				return

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmosmachinery.dm

@@ -183,39 +183,44 @@ Pipelines + Other Objects -> Pipe network
 		if(user.dropItemToGround(pipe))
 			pipe.setPipingLayer(piping_layer) //align it with us
 			return TRUE
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		if(can_unwrench(user))
-			var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-			if (level==1 && isturf(T) && T.intact)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You must remove the plating first!</span>")
-				return TRUE
-			var/datum/gas_mixture/int_air = return_air()
-			var/datum/gas_mixture/env_air = loc.return_air()
-			add_fingerprint(user)
-
-			var/unsafe_wrenching = FALSE
-			var/internal_pressure = int_air.return_pressure()-env_air.return_pressure()
-
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to unfasten \the [src]...</span>")
-			if (internal_pressure > 2*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>As you begin unwrenching \the [src] a gush of air blows in your face... maybe you should reconsider?</span>")
-				unsafe_wrenching = TRUE //Oh dear oh dear
-
-			if (do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src) && !QDELETED(src))
-				user.visible_message( \
-					"[user] unfastens \the [src].", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You unfasten \the [src].</span>", \
-					"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-				investigate_log("was <span class='warning'>REMOVED</span> by [key_name(usr)]", INVESTIGATE_ATMOS)
-
-				//You unwrenched a pipe full of pressure? Let's splat you into the wall, silly.
-				if(unsafe_wrenching)
-					unsafe_pressure_release(user, internal_pressure)
-				deconstruct(TRUE)
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!can_unwrench(user))
+		return TRUE
+
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	if (level==1 && isturf(T) && T.intact)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You must remove the plating first!</span>")
+		return TRUE
+
+	var/datum/gas_mixture/int_air = return_air()
+	var/datum/gas_mixture/env_air = loc.return_air()
+	add_fingerprint(user)
+
+	var/unsafe_wrenching = FALSE
+	var/internal_pressure = int_air.return_pressure()-env_air.return_pressure()
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to unfasten \the [src]...</span>")
+
+	if (internal_pressure > 2*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>As you begin unwrenching \the [src] a gush of air blows in your face... maybe you should reconsider?</span>")
+		unsafe_wrenching = TRUE //Oh dear oh dear
+
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		user.visible_message( \
+			"[user] unfastens \the [src].", \
+			"<span class='notice'>You unfasten \the [src].</span>", \
+			"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
+		investigate_log("was <span class='warning'>REMOVED</span> by [key_name(usr)]", INVESTIGATE_ATMOS)
+
+		//You unwrenched a pipe full of pressure? Let's splat you into the wall, silly.
+		if(unsafe_wrenching)
+			unsafe_pressure_release(user, internal_pressure)
+		deconstruct(TRUE)
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/proc/can_unwrench(mob/user)
 	return can_unwrench
 
@@ -345,8 +350,6 @@ Pipelines + Other Objects -> Pipe network
 	return list()
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/update_remote_sight(mob/user)
-//	if(isborer(user))
-//		user.sight |= (SEE_PIXELS)
 	user.sight |= (SEE_TURFS|BLIND)
 
 //Used for certain children of obj/machinery/atmospherics to not show pipe vision when mob is inside it.

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm

@@ -269,28 +269,21 @@
 	broadcast_status()
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_pump/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if (WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin welding the vent...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, W.toolspeed * 20, target = src))
-				if(!src || !WT.isOn())
-					return
-				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-				if(!welded)
-					user.visible_message("[user] welds the vent shut.", "<span class='notice'>You weld the vent shut.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					welded = TRUE
-				else
-					user.visible_message("[user] unwelds the vent.", "<span class='notice'>You unweld the vent.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					welded = FALSE
-				update_icon()
-				pipe_vision_img = image(src, loc, layer = ABOVE_HUD_LAYER, dir = dir)
-				pipe_vision_img.plane = ABOVE_HUD_PLANE
-			return 0
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_pump/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return TRUE
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin welding the vent...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		if(!welded)
+			user.visible_message("[user] welds the vent shut.", "<span class='notice'>You weld the vent shut.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			welded = TRUE
+		else
+			user.visible_message("[user] unwelds the vent.", "<span class='notice'>You unweld the vent.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			welded = FALSE
+		update_icon()
+		pipe_vision_img = image(src, loc, layer = ABOVE_HUD_LAYER, dir = dir)
+		pipe_vision_img.plane = ABOVE_HUD_PLANE
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_pump/can_unwrench(mob/user)
 	. = ..()

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm

@@ -263,28 +263,21 @@
 	..()
 	update_icon_nopipes()
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_scrubber/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Now welding the scrubber.</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!src || !WT.isOn())
-					return
-				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-				if(!welded)
-					user.visible_message("[user] welds the scrubber shut.","You weld the scrubber shut.", "You hear welding.")
-					welded = TRUE
-				else
-					user.visible_message("[user] unwelds the scrubber.", "You unweld the scrubber.", "You hear welding.")
-					welded = FALSE
-				update_icon()
-				pipe_vision_img = image(src, loc, layer = ABOVE_HUD_LAYER, dir = dir)
-				pipe_vision_img.plane = ABOVE_HUD_PLANE
-			return 0
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_scrubber/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return TRUE
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Now welding the scrubber.</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		if(!welded)
+			user.visible_message("[user] welds the scrubber shut.","You weld the scrubber shut.", "You hear welding.")
+			welded = TRUE
+		else
+			user.visible_message("[user] unwelds the scrubber.", "You unweld the scrubber.", "You hear welding.")
+			welded = FALSE
+		update_icon()
+		pipe_vision_img = image(src, loc, layer = ABOVE_HUD_LAYER, dir = dir)
+		pipe_vision_img.plane = ABOVE_HUD_PLANE
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/vent_scrubber/can_unwrench(mob/user)
 	. = ..()

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/other/meter.dm

@@ -100,19 +100,20 @@
 	to_chat(user, status())
 
 
-/obj/machinery/meter/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if (istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to unfasten \the [src]...</span>")
-		if (do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			user.visible_message( \
-				"[user] unfastens \the [src].", \
-				"<span class='notice'>You unfasten \the [src].</span>", \
-				"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-			new /obj/item/pipe_meter(loc)
-			qdel(src)
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/machinery/meter/wrench_act(mob/user, obj/item/I)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to unfasten \the [src]...</span>")
+	if (I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+		user.visible_message(
+			"[user] unfastens \the [src].",
+			"<span class='notice'>You unfasten \the [src].</span>",
+			"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
+		deconstruct()
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/machinery/meter/deconstruct(disassembled = TRUE)
+	if(!(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))
+		new /obj/item/pipe_meter(loc)
+	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/machinery/meter/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	return attack_hand(user)
@@ -131,8 +132,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/meter/singularity_pull(S, current_size)
 	..()
 	if(current_size >= STAGE_FIVE)
-		new /obj/item/pipe_meter(loc)
-		qdel(src)
+		deconstruct()
 
 // TURF METER - REPORTS A TILE'S AIR CONTENTS
 //	why are you yelling?

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/canister.dm

@@ -278,21 +278,20 @@
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal (loc, 5)
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM && istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(stat & BROKEN)
-			if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-				return
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting [src] apart...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 30, target = src))
-				deconstruct(TRUE)
-		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cannot slice [src] apart when it isn't broken.</span>")
-		return 1
+/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(user.a_intent == INTENT_HARM)
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(stat & BROKEN)
+		if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+			return TRUE
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting [src] apart...</span>")
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50))
+			deconstruct(TRUE)
 	else
-		return ..()
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cannot slice [src] apart when it isn't broken.</span>")
+
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister/obj_break(damage_flag)
 	if((stat & BROKEN) || (flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))

code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/portable_atmospherics.dm

@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 		if(!(stat & BROKEN))
 			if(connected_port)
 				disconnect()
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message( \
 					"[user] disconnects [src].", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You unfasten [src] from the port.</span>", \
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 				if(!connect(possible_port))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[name] failed to connect to the port.</span>")
 					return
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message( \
 					"[user] connects [src].", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You fasten [src] to the port.</span>", \

code/modules/client/preferences.dm

@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 
 	var/uplink_spawn_loc = UPLINK_PDA
 
-	var/list/exp
+	var/list/exp = list()
 	var/list/menuoptions
 
 	var/action_buttons_screen_locs = list()

code/modules/clothing/gloves/color.dm

@@ -49,12 +49,12 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/ce
 	item_color = "chief"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from black gloves in any way.
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 		if(can_be_cut && icon_state == initial(icon_state))//only if not dyed
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You snip the fingertips off of [src].</span>")
-			playsound(user.loc, W.usesound, rand(10,50), 1)
-			new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless(user.loc)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
+			new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/fingerless(drop_location())
 			qdel(src)
 	..()
 

code/modules/crafting/craft.dm

@@ -105,22 +105,33 @@
 
 /datum/personal_crafting/proc/check_tools(mob/user, datum/crafting_recipe/R, list/contents)
 	if(!R.tools.len)
-		return 1
+		return TRUE
 	var/list/possible_tools = list()
+	var/list/present_qualities = list()
 	for(var/obj/item/I in user.contents)
 		if(istype(I, /obj/item/storage))
 			for(var/obj/item/SI in I.contents)
 				possible_tools += SI.type
+				if(SI.tool_behaviour)
+					present_qualities.Add(SI.tool_behaviour)
+
 		possible_tools += I.type
+
+		if(I.tool_behaviour)
+			present_qualities.Add(I.tool_behaviour)
+
 	possible_tools += contents
 
 	main_loop:
 		for(var/A in R.tools)
-			for(var/I in possible_tools)
-				if(ispath(I,A))
-					continue main_loop
-			return 0
-	return 1
+			if(A in present_qualities)
+				continue
+			else
+				for(var/I in possible_tools)
+					if(ispath(I, A))
+						continue main_loop
+			return FALSE
+	return TRUE
 
 /datum/personal_crafting/proc/construct_item(mob/user, datum/crafting_recipe/R)
 	var/list/contents = get_surroundings(user)
@@ -401,8 +412,7 @@
 	data["catalyst_text"] = catalyst_text
 
 	for(var/a in R.tools)
-		var/atom/A = a //cheat-typecast
-		tool_text += " [R.tools[A]] [initial(A.name)],"
+		tool_text += " [a],"
 	tool_text = replacetext(tool_text,",","",-1)
 	data["tool_text"] = tool_text
 

code/modules/crafting/recipes.dm

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	result = /obj/item/gun
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/gun = 1)
 	parts = list(/obj/item/gun = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool, /obj/item/screwdriver, /obj/item/wirecutters)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER, TOOL_WIRECUTTER)
 	time = 50
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_WEAPON
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
 				/obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun/advtaser = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/cell = 1,
 				/obj/item/device/assembly/prox_sensor = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool, /obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 60
 	category = CAT_ROBOT
 
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
 				/obj/item/melee/baton = 1,
 				/obj/item/device/assembly/prox_sensor = 1,
 				/obj/item/bodypart/r_arm/robot = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER)
 	time = 60
 	category = CAT_ROBOT
 
@@ -192,8 +192,7 @@
 /datum/crafting_recipe/improvised_pneumatic_cannon //Pretty easy to obtain but
 	name = "Pneumatic Cannon"
 	result = /obj/item/pneumatic_cannon/ghetto
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool,
-				 /obj/item/wrench)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER, TOOL_WRENCH)
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 4,
 				/obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 8,
 				/obj/item/pipe = 2)
@@ -209,7 +208,7 @@
 				/obj/item/stack/rods = 1)
 	parts = list(/obj/item/device/assembly/igniter = 1,
 				/obj/item/weldingtool = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 10
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_WEAPON
@@ -220,7 +219,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1,
 				/obj/item/rcd_ammo = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/manipulator = 2)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -231,7 +230,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor/adv = 2,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser/ultra = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -240,7 +239,7 @@
 	name = "Dragonsbreath Shell"
 	result = /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/dragonsbreath
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1, /datum/reagent/phosphorus = 5)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -252,7 +251,7 @@
 				/datum/reagent/glycerol = 5,
 				/datum/reagent/toxin/acid = 5,
 				/datum/reagent/toxin/acid/fluacid = 5)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -263,7 +262,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser/ultra = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/subspace/crystal = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -275,7 +274,7 @@
 				/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 1,
 				/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 1,
 				/datum/reagent/fuel = 10)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -286,7 +285,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor/adv = 1,
 				/obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser/high = 1)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
@@ -298,7 +297,7 @@
 				/obj/item/pipe = 1,
 				/obj/item/weaponcrafting/stock = 1,
 				/obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 5)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/screwdriver)
+	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 100
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_WEAPON
@@ -309,7 +308,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/circular_saw = 1,
 				/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 3,
 				/obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel = 5)
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER)
 	time = 50
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_WEAPON
@@ -590,7 +589,7 @@
 	name = "Makeshift Rapid Cable Layer"
 	result = /obj/item/twohanded/rcl/ghetto
 	time = 40
-	tools = list(/obj/item/weldingtool, /obj/item/screwdriver, /obj/item/wrench)
+	tools = list(TOOL_WELDER, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER, TOOL_WRENCH)
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 15)
 	category = CAT_MISC
 

code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/snacks_egg.dm

@@ -15,12 +15,21 @@
 	name = "egg"
 	desc = "An egg!"
 	icon_state = "egg"
-	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 1)
+	list_reagents = list("eggyolk" = 5)
 	cooked_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/boiledegg
 	filling_color = "#F0E68C"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 1)
 	foodtype = MEAT
-	grind_results = list("eggyolk" = 5)
+	grind_results = list()
+
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/gland
+	desc = "An egg! It looks weird..."
+
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/gland/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	reagents.add_reagent(get_random_reagent_id(), 15)
+
+	var/color = mix_color_from_reagents(reagents.reagent_list)
+	add_atom_colour(color, FIXED_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
 	if(!..()) //was it caught by a mob?
@@ -30,7 +39,7 @@
 		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype( W, /obj/item/toy/crayon ))
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/toy/crayon))
 		var/obj/item/toy/crayon/C = W
 		var/clr = C.item_color
 
@@ -38,7 +47,7 @@
 			to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>[src] refuses to take on this colour!</span>")
 			return
 
-		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You colour [src] [clr].</span>")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You colour [src] with [W].</span>")
 		icon_state = "egg-[clr]"
 		item_color = clr
 	else
@@ -47,42 +56,34 @@
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/blue
 	icon_state = "egg-blue"
 	item_color = "blue"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/green
 	icon_state = "egg-green"
 	item_color = "green"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/mime
 	icon_state = "egg-mime"
 	item_color = "mime"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/orange
 	icon_state = "egg-orange"
 	item_color = "orange"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/purple
 	icon_state = "egg-purple"
 	item_color = "purple"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/rainbow
 	icon_state = "egg-rainbow"
 	item_color = "rainbow"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/red
 	icon_state = "egg-red"
 	item_color = "red"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/yellow
 	icon_state = "egg-yellow"
 	item_color = "yellow"
-	tastes = list("egg" = 4, "the back of class" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/friedegg
 	name = "fried egg"

code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/microwave.dm

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 				"[user] starts to fix part of the microwave.", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You start to fix part of the microwave...</span>" \
 			)
-			if (do_after(user,20*O.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if (O.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 				user.visible_message( \
 					"[user] fixes part of the microwave.", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You fix part of the microwave.</span>" \
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 				"[user] starts to fix part of the microwave.", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You start to fix part of the microwave...</span>" \
 			)
-			if (do_after(user,20*O.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if (O.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 				user.visible_message( \
 					"[user] fixes the microwave.", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You fix the microwave.</span>" \

code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm

@@ -801,8 +801,7 @@
 		if(!anchored && !isinspace())
 			user.visible_message("[user] begins to wrench [src] into place.", \
 								"<span class='notice'>You begin to wrench [src] in place...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if (do_after(user, 20*O.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if (O.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 				if(anchored)
 					return
 				anchored = TRUE
@@ -811,8 +810,7 @@
 		else if(anchored)
 			user.visible_message("[user] begins to unwrench [src].", \
 								"<span class='notice'>You begin to unwrench [src]...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if (do_after(user, 20*O.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if (O.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 				if(!anchored)
 					return
 				anchored = FALSE
@@ -821,7 +819,7 @@
 
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/wirecutters) && unwrenchable)
 		using_irrigation = !using_irrigation
-		playsound(src, O.usesound, 50, 1)
+		O.play_tool_sound(src)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] [using_irrigation ? "" : "dis"]connects [src]'s irrigation hoses.</span>", \
 		"<span class='notice'>You [using_irrigation ? "" : "dis"]connect [src]'s irrigation hoses.</span>")
 		for(var/obj/machinery/hydroponics/h in range(1,src))
@@ -832,11 +830,11 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] doesn't have any plants or weeds!</span>")
 			return
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts digging out [src]'s plants...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start digging out [src]'s plants...</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/effects/shovel_dig.ogg', 50, 1)
+		O.play_tool_sound(src)
 		if(!do_after(user, 50, target = src) || (!myseed && !weedlevel))
 			return
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] digs out the plants in [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You dig out all of [src]'s plants!</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/effects/shovel_dig.ogg', 50, 1)
+		O.play_tool_sound(src)
 		if(myseed) //Could be that they're just using it as a de-weeder
 			age = 0
 			plant_health = 0

code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/assemblies.dm

@@ -279,8 +279,8 @@
 			visible_message("<span class='notice'> [user] waves [src] around [target].</span>")
 
 
-/obj/item/device/electronic_assembly/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/S)
-	playsound(src, S.usesound, 50, 1)
+/obj/item/device/electronic_assembly/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	opened = !opened
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [opened ? "open" : "close"] the maintenance hatch of [src].</span>")
 	update_icon()

code/modules/jobs/job_exp.dm

@@ -194,20 +194,10 @@ GLOBAL_PROTECT(exp_to_update)
 		return -1
 	if(!SSdbcore.Connect())
 		return -1
-	var/datum/DBQuery/exp_read = SSdbcore.NewQuery("SELECT job, minutes FROM [format_table_name("role_time")] WHERE ckey = '[sanitizeSQL(ckey)]'")
-	if(!exp_read.Execute())
+	if (!isnum(minutes))
 		return -1
 	var/list/play_records = list()
-	while(exp_read.NextRow())
-		play_records[exp_read.item[1]] = text2num(exp_read.item[2])
 
-	for(var/rtype in SSjob.name_occupations)
-		if(!play_records[rtype])
-			play_records[rtype] = 0
-	for(var/rtype in GLOB.exp_specialmap)
-		if(!play_records[rtype])
-			play_records[rtype] = 0
-	var/list/old_records = play_records.Copy()
 	if(isliving(mob))
 		if(mob.stat != DEAD)
 			var/rolefound = FALSE
@@ -245,15 +235,19 @@ GLOBAL_PROTECT(exp_to_update)
 			to_chat(src,"<span class='notice'>You got: [minutes] Ghost EXP!</span>")
 	else if(minutes)	//Let "refresh" checks go through
 		return
-	prefs.exp = play_records
 
 	for(var/jtype in play_records)
-		if(play_records[jtype] != old_records[jtype])
-			LAZYINITLIST(GLOB.exp_to_update)
-			GLOB.exp_to_update.Add(list(list(
-				"job" = "'[sanitizeSQL(jtype)]'",
-				"ckey" = "'[sanitizeSQL(ckey)]'",
-				"minutes" = play_records[jtype])))
+		var/jvalue = play_records[jtype]
+		if (!jvalue)
+			continue
+		if (!isnum(jvalue))
+			CRASH("invalid job value [jtype]:[jvalue]")
+		LAZYINITLIST(GLOB.exp_to_update)
+		GLOB.exp_to_update.Add(list(list(
+			"job" = "'[sanitizeSQL(jtype)]'",
+			"ckey" = "'[sanitizeSQL(ckey)]'",
+			"minutes" = jvalue)))
+		prefs.exp[jtype] += jvalue
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(SSblackbox,/datum/controller/subsystem/blackbox/proc/update_exp_db),20,TIMER_OVERRIDE|TIMER_UNIQUE)
 
 

code/modules/jobs/job_types/civilian_chaplain.dm

@@ -90,6 +90,5 @@ Chaplain
 	belt = /obj/item/device/pda/chaplain
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/chaplain
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/device/camera/spooky = 1)
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/cosmetology
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/cultpack
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/cultpack

code/modules/jobs/job_types/engineering.dm

@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ Chief Engineer
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/brown
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/white
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/ce
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/device/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial
@@ -96,7 +95,6 @@ Station Engineer
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/workboots
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/device/t_scanner
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/eng
@@ -150,7 +148,6 @@ Atmospheric Technician
 	ears = /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_eng
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/atmospheric_technician
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/device/analyzer
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/eng

code/modules/jobs/job_types/medical.dm

@@ -112,7 +112,6 @@ Chemist
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/chemist
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/white
 	suit =  /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/labcoat/chemist
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/chemistry
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/chem
 	duffelbag = /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/med

code/modules/jobs/job_types/science.dm

@@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ Research Director
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/labcoat
 	l_hand = /obj/item/clipboard
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/device/laser_pointer
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/device/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/science
@@ -91,7 +90,6 @@ Scientist
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/science
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/tox
-	accessory = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/full
 
 /*
 Roboticist

code/modules/keybindings/setup.dm

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 /datum/proc/key_up(key, client/user) // Called when a key is released
 	return
 /datum/proc/keyLoop(client/user) // Called once every frame
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	return
 
 // removes all the existing macros
@@ -46,4 +47,4 @@
 	if(prefs.hotkeys)
 		winset(src, null, "input.focus=true input.background-color=[COLOR_INPUT_ENABLED] mainwindow.macro=default")
 	else
-		winset(src, null, "input.focus=true input.background-color=[COLOR_INPUT_ENABLED] mainwindow.macro=old_default")
+		winset(src, null, "input.focus=true input.background-color=[COLOR_INPUT_ENABLED] mainwindow.macro=old_default")

code/modules/library/lib_items.dm

@@ -57,14 +57,12 @@
 	switch(state)
 		if(0)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wrench the frame into place.</span>")
 					anchored = TRUE
 					state = 1
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry the frame apart.</span>")
 					deconstruct(TRUE)
 
@@ -77,7 +75,7 @@
 					state = 2
 					icon_state = "book-0"
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unwrench the frame.</span>")
 				anchored = FALSE
 				state = 0
@@ -99,14 +97,14 @@
 				if(!newname)
 					return
 				else
-					name = ("bookcase ([sanitize(newname)])")
+					name = "bookcase ([sanitize(newname)])"
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 				if(contents.len)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to remove the books first!</span>")
 				else
-					playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+					I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry the shelf out.</span>")
-					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood(loc, 2)
+					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood(drop_location(), 2)
 					state = 1
 					icon_state = "bookempty"
 			else

code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm

@@ -186,10 +186,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(locked)
-		if(istype(W, /obj/item/card/emag))
-			boom(user)
-			return
-		else if(istype(W, /obj/item/device/multitool))
+		if(istype(W, /obj/item/device/multitool))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>DECA-CODE LOCK REPORT:</span>")
 			if(attempts == 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>* Anti-Tamper Bomb will activate on next failed access attempt.</span>")
@@ -215,6 +212,10 @@
 			return
 	return ..()
 
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/emag_act(mob/user)
+	if(locked)
+		boom(user)
+
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/togglelock(mob/user)
 	if(locked)
 		boom(user)

code/modules/mining/equipment/kinetic_crusher.dm

@@ -38,18 +38,18 @@
 		var/obj/item/crusher_trophy/T = t
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It has \a [T] attached, which causes [T.effect_desc()].</span>")
 
-/obj/item/twohanded/required/kinetic_crusher/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/living/user)
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/crowbar))
+/obj/item/twohanded/required/kinetic_crusher/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		if(LAZYLEN(trophies))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove [src]'s trophies.</span>")
-			playsound(loc, A.usesound, 100, 1)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
 			for(var/t in trophies)
 				var/obj/item/crusher_trophy/T = t
 				T.remove_from(src, user)
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There are no trophies on [src].</span>")
-	else if(istype(A, /obj/item/crusher_trophy))
-		var/obj/item/crusher_trophy/T = A
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/crusher_trophy))
+		var/obj/item/crusher_trophy/T = I
 		T.add_to(src, user)
 	else
 		return ..()

code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm

@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=2000) //one sheet, but where can you make them?
 	var/digspeed = 40
-	var/list/digsound = list('sound/effects/picaxe1.ogg','sound/effects/picaxe2.ogg','sound/effects/picaxe3.ogg')
+	usesound = list('sound/effects/picaxe1.ogg', 'sound/effects/picaxe2.ogg', 'sound/effects/picaxe3.ogg')
 	attack_verb = list("hit", "pierced", "sliced", "attacked")
 
 /obj/item/pickaxe/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] begins digging into their chest!  It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
 	if(do_after(user,30, target = user))
-		playDigSound()
+		play_tool_sound(user)
 		return BRUTELOSS
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] couldn't do it!</span>")	
 	return SHAME
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=1000)
 
-/obj/item/pickaxe/proc/playDigSound()
-	playsound(src, pick(digsound),50,1)
-
 /obj/item/pickaxe/silver
 	name = "silver-plated pickaxe"
 	icon_state = "spickaxe"
@@ -59,7 +56,7 @@
 	item_state = "jackhammer"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	digspeed = 25 //available from roundstart, faster than a pickaxe.
-	digsound = list('sound/weapons/drill.ogg')
+	usesound = 'sound/weapons/drill.ogg'
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/drill.ogg'
 	desc = "An electric mining drill for the especially scrawny."
 
@@ -84,7 +81,7 @@
 	icon_state = "jackhammer"
 	item_state = "jackhammer"
 	digspeed = 5 //the epitome of powertools. extremely fast mining, laughs at puny walls
-	digsound = list('sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg')
+	usesound = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
 	desc = "Cracks rocks with sonic blasts, and doubles as a demolition power tool for smashing walls."
 
@@ -99,6 +96,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	force = 8
 	var/digspeed = 20
+	usesound = 'sound/effects/shovel_dig.ogg'
 	throwforce = 4
 	item_state = "shovel"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
@@ -109,7 +107,7 @@
 /obj/item/shovel/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] begins digging their own grave!  It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
 	if(do_after(user,30, target = user))
-		playsound(src, 'sound/effects/shovel_dig.ogg', 50, 1)
+		play_tool_sound(user)
 		return BRUTELOSS
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] couldn't do it!</span>")	
 	return SHAME

code/modules/mining/equipment/survival_pod.dm

@@ -138,16 +138,16 @@
 	density = TRUE
 	pixel_y = -32
 
-/obj/item/device/gps/computer/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the gps.</span>", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble the gps...</span>", "You hear clanking and banging noises.")
-		if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			new /obj/item/device/gps(loc)
-			qdel(src)
-		return
-	return ..()
+/obj/item/device/gps/computer/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1)
+		return TRUE
+
+	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles [src].</span>",
+		"<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble [src]...</span>", "You hear clanking and banging noises.")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		new /obj/item/device/gps(loc)
+		qdel(src)
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/device/gps/computer/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	attack_self(user)
@@ -214,14 +214,15 @@
 			new buildstacktype(loc,buildstackamount)
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/structure/fans/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the fan.</span>", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble the fan...</span>", "You hear clanking and banging noises.")
-		if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			deconstruct()
-			return ..()
+/obj/structure/fans/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1)
+		return TRUE
+
+	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles [src].</span>",
+		"<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble [src]...</span>", "You hear clanking and banging noises.")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		deconstruct()
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/fans/tiny
 	name = "tiny fan"

code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm

@@ -46,9 +46,9 @@
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Jump Boots",					/obj/item/clothing/shoes/bhop,										2500),
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Luxury Shelter Capsule",		/obj/item/survivalcapsule/luxury,									3000),
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Mining Drone",				/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone,						800),
-		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Melee Upgrade",			/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade,									400),
-		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Health Upgrade",		/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/health,							400),
-		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Ranged Upgrade",		/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/cooldown,							600),
+		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Melee Upgrade",			/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade,									400),
+		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Health Upgrade",		/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/health,							400),
+		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone Ranged Upgrade",		/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/cooldown,							600),
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("Drone AI Upgrade",			/obj/item/slimepotion/slime/sentience/mining,						1000),
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("KA White Tracer Rounds",		/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/tracer,								100),
 		new /datum/data/mining_equipment("KA Adjustable Tracer Rounds",	/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/tracer/adjustable,					150),

code/modules/mining/minebot.dm

@@ -64,18 +64,21 @@
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-		if(W.welding && !stat)
-			if(AIStatus != AI_OFF && AIStatus != AI_IDLE)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>[src] is moving around too much to repair!</span>")
-				return
-			if(maxHealth == health)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>[src] is at full integrity.</span>")
-			else
-				if(W.remove_fuel(0, user))
-					adjustBruteLoss(-10)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>You repair some of the armor on [src].</span>")
+		if(stat)
 			return
+		if(AIStatus != AI_OFF && AIStatus != AI_IDLE)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>[src] is moving around too much to repair!</span>")
+			return
+
+		if(maxHealth == health)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>[src] is at full integrity.</span>")
+			return
+
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
+			adjustBruteLoss(-10)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>You repair some of the armor on [src].</span>")
+		return
+
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/mining_scanner) || istype(I, /obj/item/device/t_scanner/adv_mining_scanner))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>You instruct [src] to drop any collected ore.</span>")
 		DropOre()
@@ -202,18 +205,18 @@
 
 //Melee
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade
 	name = "minebot melee upgrade"
 	desc = "A minebot upgrade."
 	icon_state = "door_electronics"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/module.dmi'
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/afterattack(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user, proximity)
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/afterattack(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user, proximity)
 	if(!istype(M) || !proximity)
 		return
 	upgrade_bot(M, user)
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/proc/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/proc/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
 	if(M.melee_damage_upper != initial(M.melee_damage_upper))
 		to_chat(user, "[src] already has a combat upgrade installed!")
 		return
@@ -223,10 +226,10 @@
 
 //Health
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/health
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/health
 	name = "minebot chassis upgrade"
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/health/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/health/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
 	if(M.maxHealth != initial(M.maxHealth))
 		to_chat(user, "[src] already has a reinforced chassis!")
 		return
@@ -236,10 +239,10 @@
 
 //Cooldown
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/cooldown
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/cooldown
 	name = "minebot cooldown upgrade"
 
-/obj/item/device/mine_bot_ugprade/cooldown/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/mine_bot_upgrade/cooldown/upgrade_bot(mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_drone/M, mob/user)
 	name = "minebot cooldown upgrade"
 	if(M.ranged_cooldown_time != initial(M.ranged_cooldown_time))
 		to_chat(user, "[src] already has a decreased weapon cooldown!")

code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm

@@ -39,15 +39,15 @@
 	. = ..()
 	add_overlay(stack_overlays)
 
-/obj/item/stack/ore/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-		if(W.remove_fuel(15) && refined_type)
-			new refined_type(get_turf(src.loc))
-			qdel(src)
-		else if(W.isOn())
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>Not enough fuel to smelt [src].</span>")
-	..()
+/obj/item/stack/ore/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!refined_type)
+		return TRUE
+
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50, amount=15))
+		new refined_type(drop_location())
+		use(1)
+
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/stack/ore/uranium
 	name = "uranium ore"
@@ -114,13 +114,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(sand_recipes, list(\
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASMA=MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	refined_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma
 
-/obj/item/stack/ore/plasma/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-		if(W.welding)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't hit a high enough temperature to smelt [src] properly!</span>")
-	else
-		..()
+/obj/item/stack/ore/plasma/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't hit a high enough temperature to smelt [src] properly!</span>")
+	return TRUE
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/ore/silver
@@ -423,21 +419,19 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(sand_recipes, list(\
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need one length of cable to attach a string to the coin!</span>")
 			return
-
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-		if(!string_attached)
-			..()
-			return
-
-		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/CC = new/obj/item/stack/cable_coil(user.loc)
-		CC.amount = 1
-		CC.update_icon()
-		overlays = list()
-		string_attached = null
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You detach the string from the coin.</span>")
 	else
 		..()
 
+/obj/item/coin/wirecutter_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!string_attached)
+		return TRUE
+
+	new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(drop_location(), 1)
+	overlays = list()
+	string_attached = null
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You detach the string from the coin.</span>")
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/item/coin/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(cooldown < world.time)
 		if(string_attached) //does the coin have a wire attached

code/modules/mining/satchel_ore_boxdm.dm

@@ -9,23 +9,25 @@
 	density = TRUE
 	pressure_resistance = 5*ONE_ATMOSPHERE
 
-/obj/structure/ore_box/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if (istype(W, /obj/item/stack/ore))
-		user.transferItemToLoc(W, src)
-	else if (istype(W, /obj/item/storage))
-		var/obj/item/storage/S = W
+/obj/structure/ore_box/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/ore))
+		user.transferItemToLoc(I, src)
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/storage))
+		var/obj/item/storage/S = I
 		for(var/obj/item/stack/ore/O in S.contents)
 			S.remove_from_storage(O, src) //This will move the item to this item's contents
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You empty the ore in [S] into \the [src].</span>")
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		var/obj/item/crowbar/C = W
-		if(do_after(user, 50*C.toolspeed, target = src))
-			user.visible_message("[user] pries \the [src] apart.", "<span class='notice'>You pry apart \the [src].</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear splitting wood.</span>")
-			deconstruct(TRUE, user)
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/structure/ore_box/crowbar_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50))
+		user.visible_message("[user] pries \the [src] apart.",
+			"<span class='notice'>You pry apart \the [src].</span>",
+			"<span class='italics'>You hear splitting wood.</span>")
+		deconstruct(TRUE, user)
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/structure/ore_box/examine(mob/living/user)
 	if(Adjacent(user) && istype(user))
 		show_contents(user)

code/modules/mob/inventory.dm

@@ -121,6 +121,19 @@
 			return I
 	return FALSE
 
+//Checks if we're holding a tool that has given quality
+//Returns the tool that has the best version of this quality
+/mob/proc/is_holding_tool_quality(quality)
+	var/obj/item/best_item
+	var/best_quality = INFINITY
+
+	for(var/obj/item/I in held_items)
+		if(I.tool_behaviour == quality && I.toolspeed < best_quality)
+			best_item = I
+			best_quality = I.toolspeed
+
+	return best_item
+
 
 //To appropriately fluff things like "they are holding [I] in their [get_held_index_name(get_held_index_of_item(I))]"
 //Can be overriden to pass off the fluff to something else (eg: science allowing people to add extra robotic limbs, and having this proc react to that
@@ -286,7 +299,7 @@
 	return doUnEquip(I, force, null, TRUE, idrop)
 
 //DO NOT CALL THIS PROC
-//use one of the above 2 helper procs
+//use one of the above 3 helper procs
 //you may override it, but do not modify the args
 /mob/proc/doUnEquip(obj/item/I, force, newloc, no_move, invdrop = TRUE) //Force overrides NODROP_1 for things like wizarditis and admin undress.
 													//Use no_move if the item is just gonna be immediately moved afterward

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm

@@ -355,24 +355,21 @@
 /mob/living/silicon/robot/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && (user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM || user == src))
 		user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
 		if (!getBruteLoss())
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is already in good condition!</span>")
 			return
-		if (WT.remove_fuel(0, user)) //The welder has 1u of fuel consumed by it's afterattack, so we don't need to worry about taking any away.
-			if(src == user)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start fixing yourself...</span>")
-				if(!do_after(user, 50, target = src))
-					return
+		if (!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0)) //The welder has 1u of fuel consumed by it's afterattack, so we don't need to worry about taking any away.
+			return
+		if(src == user)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start fixing yourself...</span>")
+			if(!W.use_tool(src, user, 50))
+				return
 
-			adjustBruteLoss(-30)
-			updatehealth()
-			add_fingerprint(user)
-			visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] has fixed some of the dents on [src].</span>")
-			return
-		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The welder must be on for this task!</span>")
-			return
+		adjustBruteLoss(-30)
+		updatehealth()
+		add_fingerprint(user)
+		visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] has fixed some of the dents on [src].</span>")
+		return
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil) && wiresexposed)
 		user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
@@ -444,9 +441,8 @@
 			spark_system.start()
 			return
 		else
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to unfasten [src]'s securing bolts...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src) && !cell)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50) && !cell)
 				user.visible_message("[user] deconstructs [src]!", "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the securing bolts, and [src] falls to pieces!</span>")
 				deconstruct()
 

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm

@@ -303,12 +303,10 @@
 			if(!open)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Unable to repair with the maintenance panel closed!</span>")
 				return
-			var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 				adjustHealth(-10)
 				user.visible_message("[user] repairs [src]!","<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
-			else
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The welder must be on for this task!</span>")
 		else
 			if(W.force) //if force is non-zero
 				do_sparks(5, TRUE, src)

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/construction.dm

@@ -101,8 +101,7 @@
 
 		if(ASSEMBLY_FOURTH_STEP)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 					name = "shielded frame assembly"
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the vest to [src].</span>")
 					build_step++
@@ -183,9 +182,8 @@
 
 		if(8)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start attaching the gun to the frame...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, 0, src, 1))
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 					name = "armed [name]"
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Taser gun attached.</span>")
 					build_step++
@@ -391,8 +389,7 @@
 	switch(build_step)
 		if(ASSEMBLY_FIRST_STEP)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 					add_overlay("hs_hole")
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld a hole in [src]!</span>")
 					build_step++
@@ -414,8 +411,7 @@
 				build_step++
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool)) //deconstruct
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 					cut_overlay("hs_hole")
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the hole in [src] shut!</span>")
 					build_step--

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	maxHealth = 30
 	unsuitable_atmos_damage = 0
 	wander = 0
-	speed = -1
+	speed = 0
 	ventcrawler = VENTCRAWLER_ALWAYS
 	healable = 0
 	density = FALSE

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/interaction.dm

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver) && stat != DEAD)
 		if(health < maxHealth)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to tighten loose screws on [src]...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user,80*I.toolspeed,target=user))
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 80))
 				adjustBruteLoss(-getBruteLoss())
 				visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] tightens [src == user ? "[user.p_their()]" : "[src]'s"] loose screws!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You tighten [src == user ? "your" : "[src]'s"] loose screws.</span>")
 			else
@@ -91,12 +91,10 @@
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench) && user != src) //They aren't required to be hacked, because laws can change in other ways (i.e. admins)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts resetting [src]...</span>", \
 							 "<span class='notice'>You press down on [src]'s factory reset control...</span>")
-		playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 50*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-			return
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] resets [src]!</span>", \
-							 "<span class='notice'>You reset [src]'s directives to factory defaults!</span>")
-		update_drone_hack(FALSE)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50))
+			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] resets [src]!</span>", \
+								 "<span class='notice'>You reset [src]'s directives to factory defaults!</span>")
+			update_drone_hack(FALSE)
 		return
 	else
 		..()

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm

@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSMOB
 	mob_size = MOB_SIZE_SMALL
 	var/list/feedMessages = list("It clucks happily.","It clucks happily.")
-	var/list/layMessage = list("lays an egg.","squats down and croons.","begins making a huge racket.","begins clucking raucously.")
+	var/list/layMessage = EGG_LAYING_MESSAGES
 	var/list/validColors = list("brown","black","white")
 	gold_core_spawnable = FRIENDLY_SPAWN
 	var/static/chicken_count = 0
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 	if(!.)
 		return
 	if((!stat && prob(3) && eggsleft > 0) && egg_type)
-		visible_message("[src] [pick(layMessage)]")
+		visible_message("<span class='alertalien'>[src] [pick(layMessage)]</span>")
 		eggsleft--
 		var/obj/item/E = new egg_type(get_turf(src))
 		E.pixel_x = rand(-6,6)

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer.dm

@@ -393,18 +393,15 @@
 		return
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(!WT.isOn())
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [W] is off.</span>")
-			return
-
 		if(obj_integrity == max_integrity)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] does not require repairs.</span>")
 			return
 
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=1))
+			return
+
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing damage to \the [src]...</span>")
-		var/dmg = round(max_integrity - obj_integrity)
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(round(dmg/75)) && do_after(usr, dmg/10))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50, amount=1))
 			obj_integrity = max_integrity
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair \the [src].</span>")
 		return

code/modules/paperwork/filingcabinet.dm

@@ -56,8 +56,7 @@
 		updateUsrDialog()
 	else if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to [anchored ? "unwrench" : "wrench"] [src].</span>")
-		playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
+		if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You successfully [anchored ? "unwrench" : "wrench"] [src].</span>")
 			anchored = !anchored
 	else if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)

code/modules/paperwork/paper_cutter.dm

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 		update_icon()
 		return
 	if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver) && storedcutter)
-		playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+		P.play_tool_sound(src)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[storedcutter] has been [cuttersecured ? "unsecured" : "secured"].</span>")
 		cuttersecured = !cuttersecured
 		return

code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm

@@ -42,9 +42,9 @@
 
 /obj/item/photo/suicide_act(mob/living/carbon/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is taking one last look at \the [src]! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] giving in to death!</span>")//when you wanna look at photo of waifu one last time before you die...
-	if (user.gender == MALE) 
+	if (user.gender == MALE)
 		playsound(user, 'sound/voice/human/manlaugh1.ogg', 50, 1)//EVERY TIME I DO IT MAKES ME LAUGH
-	else if (user.gender == FEMALE) 
+	else if (user.gender == FEMALE)
 		playsound(user, 'sound/voice/human/womanlaugh.ogg', 50, 1)
 	return OXYLOSS
 
@@ -609,11 +609,10 @@
 /obj/structure/sign/picture_frame/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver) || istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring [name]...</span>")
-		playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50))
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure [name].</span>")
-		deconstruct()
+			deconstruct()
 		return
 
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/photo))

code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm

@@ -159,14 +159,14 @@
 /obj/machinery/power/am_control_unit/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!anchored)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 			user.visible_message("[user.name] secures the [src.name] to the floor.", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You secure the anchor bolts to the floor.</span>", \
 				"<span class='italics'>You hear a ratchet.</span>")
 			src.anchored = TRUE
 			connect_to_network()
 		else if(!linked_shielding.len > 0)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 			user.visible_message("[user.name] unsecures the [src.name].", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You remove the anchor bolts.</span>", \
 				"<span class='italics'>You hear a ratchet.</span>")

code/modules/power/apc.dm

@@ -383,9 +383,9 @@
 				if (terminal)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Disconnect the wires first!</span>")
 					return
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You are trying to remove the power control board...</span>" )
-				if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 50))
 					if (has_electronics==1)
 						has_electronics = 0
 						if (stat & BROKEN)
@@ -417,13 +417,12 @@
 			else if(integration_cog)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts prying [integration_cog] from [src]...</span>", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You painstakingly start tearing [integration_cog] out of [src]'s guts...</span>")
-				playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, TRUE)
-				if(!do_after(user, 100 * W.toolspeed, target = src))
-					return
-				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] destroys [integration_cog] in [src]!</span>", \
-				"<span class='notice'>[integration_cog] comes free with a clank and snaps in two as the machinery returns to normal!</span>")
-				playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, TRUE)
-				QDEL_NULL(integration_cog)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src)
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 100))
+					user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] destroys [integration_cog] in [src]!</span>", \
+					"<span class='notice'>[integration_cog] comes free with a clank and snaps in two as the machinery returns to normal!</span>")
+					playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+					QDEL_NULL(integration_cog)
 				return
 			else if (opened!=2) //cover isn't removed
 				opened = 0
@@ -468,12 +467,12 @@
 				if (has_electronics==1)
 					has_electronics = 2
 					stat &= ~MAINT
-					playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+					W.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw the circuit electronics into place.</span>")
 				else if (has_electronics==2)
 					has_electronics = 1
 					stat |= MAINT
-					playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+					W.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the electronics.</span>")
 				else /* has_electronics==0 */
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There is nothing to secure!</span>")
@@ -578,17 +577,12 @@
 			return
 
 	else if (istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && opened && has_electronics==0 && !terminal)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if (WT.get_fuel() < 3)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more welding fuel to complete this task!</span>")
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=3))
 			return
 		user.visible_message("[user.name] welds [src].", \
 							"<span class='notice'>You start welding the APC frame...</span>", \
 							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(!src || !WT.remove_fuel(3, user))
-				return
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50, amount=3))
 			if ((stat & BROKEN) || opened==2)
 				new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(loc)
 				user.visible_message(\
@@ -911,6 +905,8 @@
 	return 1
 
 /obj/machinery/power/apc/proc/toggle_breaker()
+	if(!is_operational() || failure_timer)
+		return
 	operating = !operating
 	update()
 	update_icon()

code/modules/power/cable.dm

@@ -471,6 +471,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(cable_coil_recipes, list (new/datum/stack_recipe("cable restrai
 	singular_name = "cable piece"
 	full_w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	grind_results = list("copper" = 2) //2 copper per cable in the coil
+	usesound = 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg'
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/cyborg
 	is_cyborg = 1

code/modules/power/cell.dm

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	return 100*charge/maxcharge
 
 // use power from a cell
-/obj/item/stock_parts/cell/proc/use(amount)
+/obj/item/stock_parts/cell/use(amount)
 	if(rigged && amount > 0)
 		explode()
 		return 0

code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm

@@ -188,20 +188,16 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 		if(GRAV_NEEDS_SCREWDRIVER)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the screws of the framework.</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src)
 				broken_state++
 				update_icon()
 				return
 		if(GRAV_NEEDS_WELDING)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(1, user))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50, amount=1))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You mend the damaged framework.</span>")
-					playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 					broken_state++
 					update_icon()
-				else if(WT.isOn())
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't have enough fuel to mend the damaged framework!</span>")
 				return
 		if(GRAV_NEEDS_PLASTEEL)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel))
@@ -218,7 +214,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 		if(GRAV_NEEDS_WRENCH)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the plating to the framework.</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 75, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src)
 				set_fix()
 				return
 	return ..()

code/modules/power/lighting.dm

@@ -109,25 +109,19 @@
 	switch(stage)
 		if(1)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
 				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You begin deconstructing [src]...</span>")
-				if (!do_after(usr, 30*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-					return
-				new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal( get_turf(src.loc), sheets_refunded )
-				user.visible_message("[user.name] deconstructs [src].", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You deconstruct [src].</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear a ratchet.</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 75, 1)
-				qdel(src)
+				if (W.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50))
+					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(drop_location(), sheets_refunded)
+					user.visible_message("[user.name] deconstructs [src].", \
+						"<span class='notice'>You deconstruct [src].</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear a ratchet.</span>")
+					playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 75, 1)
+					qdel(src)
 				return
 
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/coil = W
 				if(coil.use(1))
-					switch(fixture_type)
-						if ("tube")
-							icon_state = "tube-construct-stage2"
-						if("bulb")
-							icon_state = "bulb-construct-stage2"
+					icon_state = "[fixture_type]-construct-stage2"
 					stage = 2
 					user.visible_message("[user.name] adds wires to [src].", \
 						"<span class='notice'>You add wires to [src].</span>")
@@ -141,25 +135,21 @@
 
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 				stage = 1
-				switch(fixture_type)
-					if ("tube")
-						icon_state = "tube-construct-stage1"
-					if("bulb")
-						icon_state = "bulb-construct-stage1"
-				new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(get_turf(loc), 1, "red")
+				icon_state = "[fixture_type]-construct-stage1"
+				new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(drop_location(), 1, "red")
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] removes the wiring from [src].", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You remove the wiring from [src].</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear clicking.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				return
 
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] closes [src]'s casing.", \
 					"<span class='notice'>You close [src]'s casing.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear screwing.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				switch(fixture_type)
 					if("tube")
 						newlight = new /obj/machinery/light/built(loc)
-					if ("bulb")
+					if("bulb")
 						newlight = new /obj/machinery/light/small/built(loc)
 				newlight.setDir(dir)
 				transfer_fingerprints_to(newlight)
@@ -429,7 +419,7 @@
 	// attempt to stick weapon into light socket
 	else if(status == LIGHT_EMPTY)
 		if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver)) //If it's a screwdriver open it.
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 			user.visible_message("[user.name] opens [src]'s casing.", \
 				"<span class='notice'>You open [src]'s casing.</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear a noise.</span>")
 			deconstruct()

code/modules/power/port_gen.dm

@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
 			return
 		else if(istype(O, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 			panel_open = !panel_open
-			playsound(src.loc, O.usesound, 50, 1)
+			O.play_tool_sound(src)
 			if(panel_open)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You open the access panel.</span>")
 			else

code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm

@@ -207,10 +207,16 @@
 	return P
 
 /obj/machinery/power/emitter/can_be_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, silent)
-	if(state == EM_WELDED)
+	if(active)
+		if(!silent)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Turn \the [src] off first!</span>")
+		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
+
+	else if(state == EM_WELDED)
 		if(!silent)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is welded to the floor!</span>")
 		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
+
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/power/emitter/default_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/wrench/W, time = 20)
@@ -221,45 +227,52 @@
 		else
 			state = EM_UNSECURED
 
-/obj/machinery/power/emitter/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		if(active)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Turn \the [src] off first!</span>")
-			return
-		default_unfasten_wrench(user, W, 0)
-		return
+/obj/machinery/power/emitter/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	default_unfasten_wrench(user, I, 0)
+	return TRUE
 
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(active)
-			to_chat(user, "Turn \the [src] off first.")
-			return
-		switch(state)
-			if(EM_UNSECURED)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The [src.name] needs to be wrenched to the floor!</span>")
-			if(EM_SECURED)
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-					user.visible_message("[user.name] starts to weld the [name] to the floor.", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to weld \the [src] to the floor...</span>", \
-						"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					if(do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src) && WT.isOn())
-						state = EM_WELDED
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld \the [src] to the floor.</span>")
-						connect_to_network()
-			if(EM_WELDED)
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-					user.visible_message("[user.name] starts to cut the [name] free from the floor.", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to cut \the [src] free from the floor...</span>", \
-						"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					if(do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src) && WT.isOn())
-						state = EM_SECURED
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] free from the floor.</span>")
-						disconnect_from_network()
-		return
+/obj/machinery/power/emitter/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(active)
+		to_chat(user, "Turn \the [src] off first.")
+		return TRUE
 
-	if(W.GetID())
+	switch(state)
+		if(EM_UNSECURED)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The [src.name] needs to be wrenched to the floor!</span>")
+		if(EM_SECURED)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return TRUE
+			user.visible_message("[user.name] starts to weld the [name] to the floor.", \
+				"<span class='notice'>You start to weld \the [src] to the floor...</span>", \
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+				state = EM_WELDED
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld \the [src] to the floor.</span>")
+				connect_to_network()
+		if(EM_WELDED)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return TRUE
+			user.visible_message("[user.name] starts to cut the [name] free from the floor.", \
+				"<span class='notice'>You start to cut \the [src] free from the floor...</span>", \
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+				state = EM_SECURED
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] free from the floor.</span>")
+				disconnect_from_network()
+
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/machinery/power/emitter/crowbar_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	default_deconstruction_crowbar(I)
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/machinery/power/emitter/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, "emitter_open", "emitter", I)
+	return TRUE
+
+
+/obj/machinery/power/emitter/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(I.GetID())
 		if(obj_flags & EMAGGED)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The lock seems to be broken!</span>")
 			return
@@ -273,20 +286,11 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>Access denied.</span>")
 		return
 
-	if(is_wire_tool(W) && panel_open)
+	else if(is_wire_tool(I) && panel_open)
 		wires.interact(user)
 		return
 
-	if(default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, "emitter_open", "emitter", W))
-		return
-
-	if(exchange_parts(user, W))
-		return
-
-	if(default_pry_open(W))
-		return
-
-	if(default_deconstruction_crowbar(W))
+	else if(exchange_parts(user, I))
 		return
 
 	return ..()

code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm

@@ -77,10 +77,16 @@ field_generator power level display
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] needs to be firmly secured to the floor first!</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/field/generator/can_be_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, silent)
-	if(state == FG_WELDED)
+	if(active)
+		if(!silent)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Turn \the [src] off first!</span>")
+		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
+
+	else if(state == FG_WELDED)
 		if(!silent)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is welded to the floor!</span>")
 		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
+
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/field/generator/default_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/wrench/W, time = 20)
@@ -91,41 +97,41 @@ field_generator power level display
 		else
 			state = FG_UNSECURED
 
-/obj/machinery/field/generator/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
+/obj/machinery/field/generator/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	default_unfasten_wrench(user, I, 0)
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/machinery/field/generator/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(active)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] needs to be off!</span>")
-		return
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		default_unfasten_wrench(user, W, 0)
+		return TRUE
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		switch(state)
-			if(FG_UNSECURED)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] needs to be wrenched to the floor!</span>")
+	switch(state)
+		if(FG_UNSECURED)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] needs to be wrenched to the floor!</span>")
 
-			if(FG_SECURED)
-				if (WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-					user.visible_message("[user] starts to weld [src] to the floor.", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to weld \the [src] to the floor...</span>", \
-						"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					if(do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src) && state == FG_SECURED && WT.isOn())
-						state = FG_WELDED
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the field generator to the floor.</span>")
+		if(FG_SECURED)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return TRUE
+			user.visible_message("[user] starts to weld [src] to the floor.", \
+				"<span class='notice'>You start to weld \the [src] to the floor...</span>", \
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50) && state == FG_SECURED)
+				state = FG_WELDED
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the field generator to the floor.</span>")
 
-			if(FG_WELDED)
-				if (WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-					user.visible_message("[user] starts to cut [src] free from the floor.", \
-						"<span class='notice'>You start to cut \the [src] free from the floor...</span>", \
-						"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					if(do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src) && state == FG_WELDED && WT.isOn())
-						state = FG_SECURED
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] free from the floor.</span>")
+		if(FG_WELDED)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return TRUE
+			user.visible_message("[user] starts to cut [src] free from the floor.", \
+				"<span class='notice'>You start to cut \the [src] free from the floor...</span>", \
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50) && state == FG_WELDED)
+				state = FG_SECURED
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] free from the floor.</span>")
+
+	return TRUE
 
-	else
-		return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/field/generator/attack_animal(mob/living/simple_animal/M)
 	if(M.environment_smash & ENVIRONMENT_SMASH_RWALLS && active == FG_OFFLINE && state != FG_UNSECURED)

code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 	switch(construction_state)
 		if(PA_CONSTRUCTION_UNSECURED)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !isinspace())
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				anchored = TRUE
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] secures the [name] to the floor.", \
 					"You secure the external bolts.")
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 				did_something = TRUE
 		if(PA_CONSTRUCTION_UNWIRED)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				anchored = FALSE
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] detaches the [name] from the floor.", \
 					"You remove the external bolts.")

code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm

@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@
 	switch(construction_state)
 		if(PA_CONSTRUCTION_UNSECURED)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !isinspace())
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				anchored = TRUE
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] secures the [name] to the floor.", \
 					"You secure the external bolts.")
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@
 				did_something = TRUE
 		if(PA_CONSTRUCTION_UNWIRED)
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+				W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				anchored = FALSE
 				user.visible_message("[user.name] detaches the [name] from the floor.", \
 					"You remove the external bolts.")

code/modules/power/solar.dm

@@ -56,16 +56,14 @@
 		obj_integrity = max_integrity
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/solar/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
-		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("[user] begins to take the glass off the solar panel.", "<span class='notice'>You begin to take the glass off the solar panel...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-			user.visible_message("[user] takes the glass off the solar panel.", "<span class='notice'>You take the glass off the solar panel.</span>")
-			deconstruct(TRUE)
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/machinery/power/solar/crowbar_act(mob/user, obj/item/I)
+	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, 1)
+	user.visible_message("[user] begins to take the glass off [src].", "<span class='notice'>You begin to take the glass off [src]...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50))
+		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+		user.visible_message("[user] takes the glass off [src].", "<span class='notice'>You take the glass off [src].</span>")
+		deconstruct(TRUE)
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/power/solar/play_attack_sound(damage_amount, damage_type = BRUTE, damage_flag = 0)
 	switch(damage_type)
@@ -214,10 +212,10 @@
 		anchored = !anchored
 		if(anchored)
 			user.visible_message("[user] wrenches the solar assembly into place.", "<span class='notice'>You wrench the solar assembly into place.</span>")
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 		else
 			user.visible_message("[user] unwrenches the solar assembly from its place.", "<span class='notice'>You unwrench the solar assembly from its place.</span>")
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 		return 1
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass) || istype(W, /obj/item/stack/sheet/rglass))
@@ -407,8 +405,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/power/solar_control/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 			if (src.stat & BROKEN)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The broken glass falls out.</span>")
 				var/obj/structure/frame/computer/A = new /obj/structure/frame/computer( src.loc )

code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm

@@ -531,19 +531,11 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(main_supermatter_engine, /obj/machinery/power/supermatter_shard)
 	if(!istype(W) || (W.flags_1 & ABSTRACT_1) || !istype(user))
 		return
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/scalpel/supermatter))
-		var/obj/item/scalpel/supermatter/scalpel = W
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You carefully begin to scrape [src] with [W]...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 60 * W.toolspeed, TRUE, src))
-			if (scalpel.usesLeft)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You extract a sliver from [src]. [src] begins to react violently!</span>")
-				new /obj/item/nuke_core/supermatter_sliver(drop_location())
-				matter_power += 200
-				scalpel.usesLeft--
-				if (!scalpel.usesLeft) 
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>A tiny piece of [W] falls off, rendering it useless!</span>")
-			else 
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You fail to extract a sliver from [src]. [W] isn't sharp enough anymore!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You carefully begin to scrape \the [src] with \the [W]...</span>")
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 60, volume=100))
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You extract a sliver from \the [src]. \The [src] begins to react violently!</span>")
+			new /obj/item/nuke_core/supermatter_sliver(drop_location())
+			matter_power += 200
 	else if(user.dropItemToGround(W))
 		user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>As [user] touches \the [src] with \a [W], silence fills the room...</span>",\
 			"<span class='userdanger'>You touch \the [src] with \the [W], and everything suddenly goes silent.</span>\n<span class='notice'>\The [W] flashes into dust as you flinch away from \the [src].</span>",\

code/modules/power/terminal.dm

@@ -48,26 +48,31 @@
 		. = 1
 
 
-/obj/machinery/power/terminal/proc/dismantle(mob/living/user, obj/item/W)
+/obj/machinery/power/terminal/proc/dismantle(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(isturf(loc))
 		var/turf/T = loc
 		if(T.intact)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You must first expose the power terminal!</span>")
 			return
 
-		if(!master || master.can_terminal_dismantle())
-			user.visible_message("[user.name] dismantles the power terminal from [master].", \
-								"<span class='notice'>You begin to cut the cables...</span>")
+	if(master && !master.can_terminal_dismantle())
+		return
 
-			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!master || master.can_terminal_dismantle())
-					if(prob(50) && electrocute_mob(user, powernet, src, 1, TRUE))
-						do_sparks(5, TRUE, master)
-						return
-					new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(loc, 10)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the cables and dismantle the power terminal.</span>")
-					qdel(src)
+	user.visible_message("[user.name] dismantles the power terminal from [master].",
+		"<span class='notice'>You begin to cut the cables...</span>")
+
+	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50))
+		if(master && !master.can_terminal_dismantle())
+			return
+
+		if(prob(50) && electrocute_mob(user, powernet, src, 1, TRUE))
+			do_sparks(5, TRUE, master)
+			return
+
+		new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(drop_location(), 10)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the cables and dismantle the power terminal.</span>")
+		qdel(src)
 
 
 /obj/machinery/power/terminal/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/living/user, params)

code/modules/power/tracker.dm

@@ -60,17 +60,14 @@
 	if(powernet && (powernet == control.powernet)) //update if we're still in the same powernet
 		control.currentdir = angle
 
-/obj/machinery/power/tracker/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
-		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("[user] begins to take the glass off the solar tracker.", "<span class='notice'>You begin to take the glass off the solar tracker...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-			user.visible_message("[user] takes the glass off the tracker.", "<span class='notice'>You take the glass off the tracker.</span>")
-			deconstruct(TRUE)
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/machinery/power/tracker/crowbar_act(mob/user, obj/item/I)
+	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, 1)
+	user.visible_message("[user] begins to take the glass off [src].", "<span class='notice'>You begin to take the glass off [src]...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50))
+		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+		user.visible_message("[user] takes the glass off [src].", "<span class='notice'>You take the glass off [src].</span>")
+		deconstruct(TRUE)
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/power/tracker/obj_break(damage_flag)
 	if(!(stat & BROKEN) && !(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))

code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm

@@ -107,35 +107,34 @@
 			return 0
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/detective/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user, params)
-	..()
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		if(magazine.caliber == "38")
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to reinforce the barrel of [src]...</span>")
+/obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/detective/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(magazine.caliber == "38")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to reinforce the barrel of [src]...</span>")
+		if(magazine.ammo_count())
+			afterattack(user, user)	//you know the drill
+			user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] goes off!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[src] goes off in your face!</span>")
+			return TRUE
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			if(magazine.ammo_count())
-				afterattack(user, user)	//you know the drill
-				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] goes off!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[src] goes off in your face!</span>")
-				return
-			if(do_after(user, 30*A.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(magazine.ammo_count())
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't modify it!</span>")
-					return
-				magazine.caliber = "357"
-				desc = "The barrel and chamber assembly seems to have been modified."
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You reinforce the barrel of [src]. Now it will fire .357 rounds.</span>")
-		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to revert the modifications to [src]...</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't modify it!</span>")
+				return TRUE
+			magazine.caliber = "357"
+			desc = "The barrel and chamber assembly seems to have been modified."
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You reinforce the barrel of [src]. Now it will fire .357 rounds.</span>")
+	else
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to revert the modifications to [src]...</span>")
+		if(magazine.ammo_count())
+			afterattack(user, user)	//and again
+			user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] goes off!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[src] goes off in your face!</span>")
+			return TRUE
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			if(magazine.ammo_count())
-				afterattack(user, user)	//and again
-				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] goes off!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[src] goes off in your face!</span>")
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't modify it!</span>")
 				return
-			if(do_after(user, 30*A.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(magazine.ammo_count())
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't modify it!</span>")
-					return
-				magazine.caliber = "38"
-				desc = initial(desc)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the modifications on [src]. Now it will fire .38 rounds.</span>")
+			magazine.caliber = "38"
+			desc = initial(desc)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the modifications on [src]. Now it will fire .38 rounds.</span>")
+	return TRUE
 
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/mateba

code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/kinetic_accelerator.dm

@@ -33,17 +33,17 @@
 			var/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/M = A
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There is \a [M] installed, using <b>[M.cost]%</b> capacity.</span>")
 
-/obj/item/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user)
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/crowbar))
+/obj/item/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		if(modkits.len)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry the modifications out.</span>")
-			playsound(loc, A.usesound, 100, 1)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			for(var/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/M in modkits)
 				M.uninstall(src)
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There are no modifications currently installed.</span>")
-	else if(istype(A, /obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit))
-		var/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/MK = A
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit))
+		var/obj/item/borg/upgrade/modkit/MK = I
 		MK.install(src, user)
 	else
 		..()

code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm

@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 	can_charge = 0
 
 	heat = 3800
-	usesound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
+	usesound = list('sound/items/welder.ogg', 'sound/items/welder2.ogg')
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_WELDER
 	toolspeed = 0.7 //plasmacutters can be used as welders, and are faster than standard welders
 
@@ -136,20 +136,29 @@
 	if(cell)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] is [round(cell.percent())]% charged.</span>")
 
-/obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user)
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma))
-		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/S = A
-		S.use(1)
+/obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma))
+		I.use(1)
 		cell.give(1000)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert [A] in [src], recharging it.</span>")
-	else if(istype(A, /obj/item/stack/ore/plasma))
-		var/obj/item/stack/ore/S = A
-		S.use(1)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert [I] in [src], recharging it.</span>")
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/ore/plasma))
+		I.use(1)
 		cell.give(500)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert [A] in [src], recharging it.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert [I] in [src], recharging it.</span>")
 	else
 		..()
 
+// Tool procs, in case plasma cutter is used as welder
+/obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter/tool_use_check(mob/living/user, amount)
+	if(cell.charge >= amount * 100)
+		return TRUE
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more charge to complete this task!</span>")
+	return FALSE
+
+/obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter/use(amount)
+	return cell.use(amount * 100)
+
 /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter/update_icon()
 	return
 

code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/food_reagents.dm

@@ -530,6 +530,7 @@
 	name = "Egg Yolk"
 	id = "eggyolk"
 	description = "It's full of protein."
+	nutriment_factor = 3 * REAGENTS_METABOLISM
 	color = "#FFB500"
 	taste_description = "egg"
 

code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/medicine_reagents.dm

@@ -1193,4 +1193,17 @@
 	name = "Corazone"
 	id = "corazone"
 	description = "A medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation, along with heart attacks."
-	color = "#F5F5F5"
+	color = "#F5F5F5"
+
+/datum/reagent/medicine/muscle_stimulant
+	name = "Muscle Stimulant"
+	id = "muscle_stimulant"
+	description = "A potent chemical that allows someone under its influence to be at full physical ability even when under massive amounts of pain."
+
+/datum/reagent/medicine/muscle_stimulant/on_mob_add(mob/living/M)
+	. = ..()
+	M.add_trait(TRAIT_IGNORESLOWDOWN, id)
+
+/datum/reagent/medicine/muscle_stimulant/on_mob_delete(mob/living/M)
+	. = ..()
+	M.remove_trait(TRAIT_IGNORESLOWDOWN, id)

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm

@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] is full.</span>")
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You break [E] in [src].</span>")
-				reagents.add_reagent("eggyolk", 5)
+				E.reagents.trans_to(src, E.reagents.total_volume)
 				qdel(E)
 			return
 	..()
@@ -397,4 +397,4 @@
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/large/bromine
 	name = "bromine beaker"
-	list_reagents = list("bromine" = 50)
+	list_reagents = list("bromine" = 50)

code/modules/recycling/conveyor2.dm

@@ -118,9 +118,7 @@
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] struggles to pry up \the [src] with \the [I].</span>", \
 		"<span class='notice'>You struggle to pry up \the [src] with \the [I].</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(QDELETED(src))
-				return //prevent multiple decontructs
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=40))
 			if(!(stat & BROKEN))
 				var/obj/item/conveyor_construct/C = new/obj/item/conveyor_construct(src.loc)
 				C.id = id
@@ -130,7 +128,7 @@
 
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!(stat & BROKEN))
-			playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
 			setDir(turn(dir,-45))
 			update_move_direction()
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You rotate [src].</span>")

code/modules/recycling/disposal/bin.dm

@@ -82,19 +82,17 @@
 	if(!pressure_charging && !full_pressure && !flush)
 		if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 			panel_open = !panel_open
-			playsound(get_turf(src), I.usesound, 50, 1)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [panel_open ? "remove":"attach"] the screws around the power connection.</span>")
 			return
 		else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool) && panel_open)
-			var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-			if(W.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing the floorweld off \the [src]...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user,20*I.toolspeed, target = src) && panel_open)
-					if(!W.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice the floorweld off \the [src].</span>")
-					deconstruct()
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing the floorweld off \the [src]...</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=100) && panel_open)
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice the floorweld off \the [src].</span>")
+				deconstruct()
 			return
 
 	if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)

code/modules/recycling/disposal/construction.dm

@@ -155,24 +155,21 @@
 			anchored = TRUE
 			density = initial(pipe_type.density)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You attach the [pipename] to the underfloor.</span>")
-		playsound(src, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 		update_icon()
 
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
 		if(anchored)
-			var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-			if(W.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start welding the [pipename] in place...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 8*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!loc || !W.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The [pipename] has been welded in place.</span>")
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
 
-					var/obj/O = new pipe_type(loc, src)
-					transfer_fingerprints_to(O)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start welding the [pipename] in place...</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 8, volume=50))
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The [pipename] has been welded in place.</span>")
+				var/obj/O = new pipe_type(loc, src)
+				transfer_fingerprints_to(O)
 
-					return
+			return
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to attach it to the plating first!</span>")
 			return

code/modules/recycling/disposal/outlet.dm

@@ -69,21 +69,16 @@
 	H.vent_gas(T)
 	qdel(H)
 
+/obj/structure/disposaloutlet/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/disposaloutlet/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	add_fingerprint(user)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-		if(W.remove_fuel(0,user))
-			playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing the floorweld off [src]...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!W.isOn())
-					return
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice the floorweld off [src].</span>")
-				stored.forceMove(loc)
-				transfer_fingerprints_to(stored)
-				stored = null
-				qdel(src)
-	else
-		return ..()
+	playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing the floorweld off [src]...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice the floorweld off [src].</span>")
+		stored.forceMove(loc)
+		transfer_fingerprints_to(stored)
+		stored = null
+		qdel(src)
+	return TRUE

code/modules/recycling/disposal/pipe.dm

@@ -141,26 +141,19 @@
 	return ..()
 
 
-//attack by item
-//weldingtool: unfasten and convert to obj/disposalconstruct
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	add_fingerprint(user)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		if(!can_be_deconstructed(user))
-			return
+//welding tool: unfasten and convert to obj/disposalconstruct
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(!can_be_deconstructed(user))
+		return TRUE
 
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = I
-		if(W.remove_fuel(0, user))
-			playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing [src]...</span>")
-			// check if anything changed over 2 seconds
-			if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!W.isOn())
-					return
-				deconstruct()
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice [src].</span>")
-	else
-		return ..()
+	if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return TRUE
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing [src]...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50))
+		deconstruct()
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice [src].</span>")
+	return TRUE
 
 //checks if something is blocking the deconstruction (e.g. trunk with a bin still linked to it)
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/proc/can_be_deconstructed()

code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm

@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@
 /datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/comms
 	name = "Lavaland Syndicate Comms Agent"
 	r_hand = /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/saber
-	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon
+	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon/gps
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon/gps/Initialize()

code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/robot_bodyparts.dm

@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert the flash into the eye socket.</span>")
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		if(flash1 || flash2)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the flash from [src].</span>")
 			if(flash1)
 				flash1.forceMove(user.loc)

code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/fix_brain
 	name = "fix brain"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 85, /obj/item/screwdriver = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15) //don't worry, pouring some alcohol on their open brain will get that chance to 100
+	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 85, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15) //don't worry, pouring some alcohol on their open brain will get that chance to 100
 	time = 120 //long and complicated
 
 /datum/surgery/brain_surgery/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target)

code/modules/surgery/core_removal.dm

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 //extract brain
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_core
 	name = "extract core"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, /obj/item/crowbar = 100)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 100)
 	time = 16
 
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_core/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)

code/modules/surgery/eye_surgery.dm

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 //fix eyes
 /datum/surgery_step/fix_eyes
 	name = "fix eyes"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, /obj/item/screwdriver = 45, /obj/item/pen = 25)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, /obj/item/pen = 25)
 	time = 64
 
 /datum/surgery/eye_surgery/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target)

code/modules/surgery/implant_removal.dm

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 //extract implant
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_implant
 	name = "extract implant"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, /obj/item/crowbar = 65)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 65)
 	time = 64
 	var/obj/item/implant/I = null
 

code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/replace
 	name = "sever muscles"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, /obj/item/wirecutters = 55)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 55)
 	time = 32
 
 

code/modules/surgery/lipoplasty.dm

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 //remove fat
 /datum/surgery_step/remove_fat
 	name = "remove loose fat"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/retractor = 100, /obj/item/screwdriver = 45, /obj/item/wirecutters = 35)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/retractor = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
 	time = 32
 
 /datum/surgery_step/remove_fat/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)

code/modules/surgery/mechanic_steps.dm

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_open
 	name = "unscrew shell"
 	implements = list(
-		/obj/item/screwdriver	= 100,
+		TOOL_SCREWDRIVER		= 100,
 		/obj/item/scalpel 		= 75, // med borgs could try to unskrew shell with scalpel
 		/obj/item/kitchen/knife	= 50,
 		/obj/item				= 10) // 10% success with any sharp item.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_close
 	name = "screw shell"
 	implements = list(
-		/obj/item/screwdriver	= 100,
+		TOOL_SCREWDRIVER		= 100,
 		/obj/item/scalpel 		= 75,
 		/obj/item/kitchen/knife	= 50,
 		/obj/item				= 10) // 10% success with any sharp item.
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/prepare_electronics
 	name = "prepare electronics"
 	implements = list(
-		/obj/item/device/multitool = 100,
+		TOOL_MULTITOOL = 100,
 		/obj/item/hemostat = 10) // try to reboot internal controllers via short circuit with some conductor
 	time = 24
 
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_unwrench
 	name = "unwrench bolts"
 	implements = list(
-		/obj/item/wrench = 100,
+		TOOL_WRENCH = 100,
 		/obj/item/retractor = 10)
 	time = 24
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_wrench
 	name = "wrench bolts"
 	implements = list(
-		/obj/item/wrench = 100,
+		TOOL_WRENCH = 100,
 		/obj/item/retractor = 10)
 	time = 24
 

code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm

@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	name = "manipulate organs"
 	repeatable = 1
 	implements = list(/obj/item/organ = 100, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/organ = 0, /obj/item/organ_storage = 100)
-	var/implements_extract = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, /obj/item/crowbar = 55)
+	var/implements_extract = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 55)
 	var/current_type
 	var/obj/item/organ/I = null
 
@@ -75,25 +75,6 @@
 	..()
 	implements = implements + implements_extract
 
-/datum/surgery_step/manipulate_organs/tool_check(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
-	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = tool
-		if(!WT.isOn())
-			return 0
-
-	else if(istype(tool, /obj/item/lighter))
-		var/obj/item/lighter/L = tool
-		if(!L.lit)
-			return 0
-
-	else if(istype(tool, /obj/item/match))
-		var/obj/item/match/M = tool
-		if(!M.lit)
-			return 0
-
-	return 1
-
-
 /datum/surgery_step/manipulate_organs/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
 	I = null
 	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/organ_storage))
@@ -118,13 +99,6 @@
 	else if(implement_type in implements_extract)
 		current_type = "extract"
 		var/list/organs = target.getorganszone(target_zone)
-
-/*		var/mob/living/simple_animal/borer/B = target.has_brain_worms()
-		if(target.has_brain_worms())
-			user.visible_message("[user] begins to extract [B] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].",
-					"<span class='notice'>You begin to extract [B] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]...</span>")
-			return TRUE*/
-
 		if(!organs.len)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There are no removable organs in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]!</span>")
 			return -1
@@ -164,13 +138,6 @@
 			"<span class='notice'>You insert [tool] into [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].</span>")
 
 	else if(current_type == "extract")
-/*		var/mob/living/simple_animal/borer/B = target.has_brain_worms()
-		if(B && B.victim == target)
-			user.visible_message("[user] successfully extracts [B] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]!",
-				"<span class='notice'>You successfully extract [B] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].</span>")
-			add_logs(user, target, "surgically removed [B] from", addition="INTENT: [uppertext(user.a_intent)]")
-			B.leave_victim()
-			return FALSE */
 		if(I && I.owner == target)
 			user.visible_message("[user] successfully extracts [I] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]!",
 				"<span class='notice'>You successfully extract [I] from [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].</span>")

code/modules/surgery/organic_steps.dm

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 //clamp bleeders
 /datum/surgery_step/clamp_bleeders
 	name = "clamp bleeders"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, /obj/item/wirecutters = 60, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 60, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/clamp_bleeders/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 //retract skin
 /datum/surgery_step/retract_skin
 	name = "retract skin"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/retractor = 100, /obj/item/screwdriver = 45, /obj/item/wirecutters = 35)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/retractor = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/retract_skin/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -47,35 +47,19 @@
 //close incision
 /datum/surgery_step/close
 	name = "mend incision"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/cautery = 100, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser = 90, /obj/item/weldingtool = 70,
-		/obj/item/lighter = 45, /obj/item/match = 20)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/cautery = 100, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser = 90, TOOL_WELDER = 70,
+		/obj/item = 30) // 30% success with any hot item.
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/close/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
 	user.visible_message("[user] begins to mend the incision in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].",
 		"<span class='notice'>You begin to mend the incision in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]...</span>")
 
-
 /datum/surgery_step/close/tool_check(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
-	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/cautery))
-		return 1
+	if(implement_type == TOOL_WELDER || implement_type == /obj/item)
+		return tool.is_hot()
 
-	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = tool
-		if(WT.isOn())
-			return 1
-
-	else if(istype(tool, /obj/item/lighter))
-		var/obj/item/lighter/L = tool
-		if(L.lit)
-			return 1
-
-	else if(istype(tool, /obj/item/match))
-		var/obj/item/match/M = tool
-		if(M.lit)
-			return 1
-
-	return 0
+	return TRUE
 
 /datum/surgery_step/close/success(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
 	if(locate(/datum/surgery_step/saw) in surgery.steps)
@@ -105,7 +89,7 @@
 //drill bone
 /datum/surgery_step/drill
 	name = "drill bone"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/surgicaldrill = 100, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill = 60, /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/drill = 60, /obj/item/screwdriver = 20)
+	implements = list(/obj/item/surgicaldrill = 100, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill = 60, /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/drill = 60, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 20)
 	time = 30
 
 /datum/surgery_step/drill/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)

code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm

@@ -51,16 +51,11 @@
 		SetSlotFromZone()
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You modify [src] to be installed on the [zone == "r_arm" ? "right" : "left"] arm.</span>")
 		update_icon()
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/card/emag))
-		emag_act()
 
 /obj/item/organ/cyberimp/arm/Remove(mob/living/carbon/M, special = 0)
 	Retract()
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/organ/cyberimp/arm/emag_act()
-	return 0
-
 /obj/item/organ/cyberimp/arm/emp_act(severity)
 	if(prob(15/severity) && owner)
 		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>[src] is hit by EMP!</span>")
@@ -126,10 +121,6 @@
 		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>The implant doesn't respond. It seems to be broken...</span>")
 		return
 
-	// You can emag the arm-mounted implant by activating it while holding emag in it's hand.
-	if(istype(owner.get_active_held_item(), /obj/item/card/emag) && emag_act())
-		return
-
 	if(!holder || (holder in src))
 		holder = null
 		if(contents.len == 1)
@@ -176,7 +167,6 @@
 /obj/item/organ/cyberimp/arm/gun/taser/l
 	zone = "l_arm"
 
-
 /obj/item/organ/cyberimp/arm/toolset
 	name = "integrated toolset implant"
 	desc = "A stripped-down version of the engineering cyborg toolset, designed to be installed on subject's arm. Contains all necessary tools."