diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index 254ed60c03..e96883af4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -145,8 +145,8 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/riot
 	name = "riot suit"
 	desc = "A suit of semi-flexible polycarbonate body armor with heavy padding to protect against melee attacks. Helps the wearer resist shoving in close quarters."
-	icon_state = "swat"
-	item_state = "swat_suit"
+	icon_state = "riot"
+	item_state = "riot"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	heat_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/toggles.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/toggles.dm
index 4e29483846..78708f54bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/toggles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/toggles.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	var/hoodtype = /obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/winterhood //so the chaplain hoodie or other hoodies can override this
 	///Alternative mode for hiding the hood, instead of storing the hood in the suit it qdels it, useful for when you deal with hooded suit with storage.
 	var/alternative_mode = FALSE
+	var/no_t //do not update sprites when pulling up hood so we can avoid oddities with certain mechanics
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -51,6 +52,8 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/update_icon_state()
+	if(no_t)
+		return
 	icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]"
 	if(ishuman(hood?.loc))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = hood.loc
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
index cda38033c2..dc52fb7f20 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/explorer
 	name = "explorer suit"
 	desc = "An armoured suit for exploring harsh environments."
-	icon_state = "explorer"
-	item_state = "explorer"
+	icon_state = "explorer-normal"
+	item_state = "explorer-normal"
+	var/suit_type = "normal"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|ARMS
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = FIRE_SUIT_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -13,11 +14,15 @@
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/flashlight, /obj/item/tank/internals, /obj/item/resonator, /obj/item/mining_scanner, /obj/item/t_scanner/adv_mining_scanner, /obj/item/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator, /obj/item/pickaxe)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	mutantrace_variation = STYLE_DIGITIGRADE|STYLE_SNEK_TAURIC|STYLE_PAW_TAURIC
+	no_t = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/explorer
 	name = "explorer hood"
 	desc = "An armoured hood for exploring harsh environments."
-	icon_state = "explorer"
+	icon_state = "explorer-normal"
+	item_state = "explorer-normal"
+	var/suit_type = "normal"
+	var/basestate = "normal"
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD
 	flags_inv = HIDEHAIR|HIDEFACE|HIDEEARS
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELM_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
@@ -33,10 +38,40 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/explorer/standard/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/armor_plate)
+	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_ARMOR_PLATED, .proc/upgrade_icon)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/explorer/standard/proc/upgrade_icon(datum/source, amount, maxamount)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(amount)
+		name = "reinforced [initial(name)]"
+		suit_type = "normal_goliath"
+		if(amount == maxamount)
+			suit_type = "normal_goliath_full"
+	icon_state = "explorer-[suit_type]"
+	if(ishuman(loc))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/wearer = loc
+		if(wearer.wear_suit == src)
+			wearer.update_inv_wear_suit()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/explorer/standard/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/armor_plate)
+	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_ARMOR_PLATED, .proc/upgrade_icon)
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/explorer/standard/proc/upgrade_icon(datum/source, amount, maxamount)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(amount)
+		name = "reinforced [initial(name)]"
+		suit_type = "normal_goliath"
+		if(amount == maxamount)
+			suit_type = "normal_goliath_full"
+	icon_state = "explorer-[suit_type]"
+	if(ishuman(loc))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/wearer = loc
+		if(wearer.head == src)
+			wearer.update_inv_head()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer
 	name = "explorer gas mask"
diff --git a/icons/mob/clothing/head.dmi b/icons/mob/clothing/head.dmi
index 295052695d..215730c7ee 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/clothing/suit.dmi b/icons/mob/clothing/suit.dmi
index 5699bd871f..6105974efd 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index 364ad501dd..40aae36349 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/suits.dmi
index 790defa0c0..9df77f9334 100644
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