diff --git a/code/modules/mapping/dmm_suite.dm b/code/modules/mapping/dmm_suite.dm
index d272a10673..c4ceec33ee 100644
--- a/code/modules/mapping/dmm_suite.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mapping/dmm_suite.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ dmm_suite{
 		write_map(), which accepts three arguments:
 			- A turf representing one corner of a three dimensional grid (Required).
 			- Another turf representing the other corner of the same grid (Required).
-			- Any, or a combination, of several bit flags_1 (Optional, see documentation).
+			- Any, or a combination, of several bit flags (Optional, see documentation).
 
 		The order in which the turfs are supplied does not matter, the /dmm_writer will
 		determine the grid containing both, in much the same way as DM's block() function.
diff --git a/code/modules/mapping/ruins.dm b/code/modules/mapping/ruins.dm
index dfc602e725..89d9d07a14 100644
--- a/code/modules/mapping/ruins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mapping/ruins.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+
+
 /proc/seedRuins(list/z_levels = null, budget = 0, whitelist = /area/space, list/potentialRuins)
 	if(!z_levels || !z_levels.len)
 		WARNING("No Z levels provided - Not generating ruins")
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
index 6c445c9ceb..5e7265f043 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
 	var/codelen = 4
 	tamperproof = 90
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	var/list/digits = list("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "0")
 	code = ""
 	for(var/i = 0, i < codelen, i++)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm b/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
index c1d90ed0c0..df20ce5921 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 ///Mining Base////
 
+#define ZONE_SET	0
 #define BAD_ZLEVEL	1
 #define BAD_AREA	2
 #define BAD_COORDS	3
-#define ZONE_SET	4
+#define BAD_TURF	4
 
 /area/shuttle/auxillary_base
 	name = "Auxillary Base"
@@ -134,7 +135,6 @@ interface with the mining shuttle at the landing site if a mobile beacon is also
 		possible_destinations = "mining_home;mining_away;landing_zone_dock;mining_public"
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/auxillary_base/proc/set_landing_zone(turf/T, mob/user, var/no_restrictions)
-
 	var/obj/docking_port/mobile/auxillary_base/base_dock = locate(/obj/docking_port/mobile/auxillary_base) in SSshuttle.mobile
 	if(!base_dock) //Not all maps have an Aux base. This object is useless in that case.
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This station is not equipped with an auxillary base. Please contact your Nanotrasen contractor.</span>")
@@ -148,13 +148,18 @@ interface with the mining shuttle at the landing site if a mobile beacon is also
 
 		if(!is_mining_level(T.z))
 			return BAD_ZLEVEL
-		var/colony_radius = max(base_dock.width, base_dock.height)*0.5
-		if(T.x - colony_radius < 1 || T.x + colony_radius >= world.maxx || T.y - colony_radius < 1 || T.y + colony_radius >= world.maxx)
-			return BAD_COORDS //Avoid dropping the base too close to map boundaries, as it results in parts of it being left in space
 
-		var/list/area_counter = get_areas_in_range(colony_radius, T)
-		if(area_counter.len > 1) //Avoid smashing ruins unless you are inside a really big one
-			return BAD_AREA
+		var/colony_radius = CEILING(max(base_dock.width, base_dock.height)*0.5, 1)
+		var/list/colony_turfs = block(locate(T.x - colony_radius, T.y - colony_radius, T.z), locate(T.x + colony_radius, T.y + colony_radius, T.z))
+		for(var/i in 1 to colony_turfs.len)
+			CHECK_TICK
+			var/turf/place = colony_turfs[i]
+			if(!place)
+				return BAD_COORDS
+			if(!istype(place.loc, /area/lavaland/surface))
+				return BAD_AREA
+			if(disallowed_turf_types[place.type])
+				return BAD_TURF
 
 
 	var/area/A = get_area(T)
@@ -214,14 +219,16 @@ interface with the mining shuttle at the landing site if a mobile beacon is also
 		return
 
 	switch(AB.set_landing_zone(T, user, no_restrictions))
+		if(ZONE_SET)
+			qdel(src)
 		if(BAD_ZLEVEL)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This uplink can only be used in a designed mining zone.</span>")
 		if(BAD_AREA)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Unable to acquire a targeting lock. Find an area clear of stuctures or entirely within one.</span>")
 		if(BAD_COORDS)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Location is too close to the edge of the station's scanning range. Move several paces away and try again.</span>")
-		if(ZONE_SET)
-			qdel(src)
+		if(BAD_TURF)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The landing zone contains turfs unsuitable for a base.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/device/assault_pod/mining/unrestricted
 	name = "omni-locational landing field designator"
@@ -354,7 +361,8 @@ obj/docking_port/stationary/public_mining_dock
 /obj/structure/mining_shuttle_beacon/attack_robot(mob/user)
 	return attack_hand(user) //So borgies can help
 
+#undef ZONE_SET
 #undef BAD_ZLEVEL
 #undef BAD_AREA
 #undef BAD_COORDS
-#undef ZONE_SET
+#undef BAD_TURF
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
index f2cdefa9a4..729665034e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@
 	..()
 	w_class = mask_adjusted ? WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL : WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer/folded/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer/folded/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	adjustmask()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hostile_environment
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mineral_scanner.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mineral_scanner.dm
index 52160303cc..ec3dda28a0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mineral_scanner.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mineral_scanner.dm
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 	plane = FULLSCREEN_PLANE
 	layer = FLASH_LAYER
 	icon = 'icons/effects/ore_visuals.dmi'
-	appearance_flags = 0 //to avoid having TILE_BOUND in the flags_1, so that the 480x480 icon states let you see it no matter where you are
+	appearance_flags = 0 //to avoid having TILE_BOUND in the flags, so that the 480x480 icon states let you see it no matter where you are
 	duration = 35
 	pixel_x = -224
 	pixel_y = -224
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborshuttle.dm b/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborshuttle.dm
index f2c782c279..60983aa25a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborshuttle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborshuttle.dm
@@ -1,27 +1,27 @@
-/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor
-	name = "labor shuttle console"
-	desc = "Used to call and send the labor camp shuttle."
-	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/labor_shuttle
-	shuttleId = "laborcamp"
-	possible_destinations = "laborcamp_home;laborcamp_away"
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor
+	name = "labor shuttle console"
+	desc = "Used to call and send the labor camp shuttle."
+	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/labor_shuttle
+	shuttleId = "laborcamp"
+	possible_destinations = "laborcamp_home;laborcamp_away"
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_BRIG)
-
-
-/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor/one_way
-	name = "prisoner shuttle console"
-	desc = "A one-way shuttle console, used to summon the shuttle to the labor camp."
-	possible_destinations = "laborcamp_away"
-	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/labor_shuttle/one_way
-	req_access = list( )
-
-/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor/one_way/Topic(href, href_list)
-	if(href_list["move"])
-		var/obj/docking_port/mobile/M = SSshuttle.getShuttle("laborcamp")
-		if(!M)
-			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Cannot locate shuttle!</span>")
-			return 0
-		var/obj/docking_port/stationary/S = M.get_docked()
-		if(S && S.name == "laborcamp_away")
-			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Shuttle is already at the outpost!</span>")
-			return 0
+
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor/one_way
+	name = "prisoner shuttle console"
+	desc = "A one-way shuttle console, used to summon the shuttle to the labor camp."
+	possible_destinations = "laborcamp_away"
+	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/labor_shuttle/one_way
+	req_access = list( )
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/labor/one_way/Topic(href, href_list)
+	if(href_list["move"])
+		var/obj/docking_port/mobile/M = SSshuttle.getShuttle("laborcamp")
+		if(!M)
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Cannot locate shuttle!</span>")
+			return 0
+		var/obj/docking_port/stationary/S = M.get_docked()
+		if(S && S.name == "laborcamp_away")
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Shuttle is already at the outpost!</span>")
+			return 0
 	..()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborstacker.dm b/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborstacker.dm
index 12c9bfb30e..7b38bc4cb5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborstacker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/laborcamp/laborstacker.dm
@@ -102,8 +102,8 @@
 						to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>No permission to dock could be granted.</span>")
 					else
 						if(!emagged)
-							Radio.set_frequency(GLOB.SEC_FREQ)
-							Radio.talk_into(src, "[inserted_id.registered_name] has returned to the station. Minerals and Prisoner ID card ready for retrieval.", GLOB.SEC_FREQ, get_spans(), get_default_language())
+							Radio.set_frequency(FREQ_SECURITY)
+							Radio.talk_into(src, "[inserted_id.registered_name] has returned to the station. Minerals and Prisoner ID card ready for retrieval.", FREQ_SECURITY, get_spans(), get_default_language())
 						to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Shuttle received message and will be sent shortly.</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/mineral/labor_claim_console/proc/check_auth()
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
index 6ecdc91635..340ba16373 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/ash_flora.dm
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@
 	var/regrowth_time_low = 4800
 	var/regrowth_time_high = 8400
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ash/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/ash/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	base_icon = "[icon_state][rand(1, 4)]"
 	icon_state = base_icon
 	if(prob(15))
@@ -153,8 +153,8 @@
 	max_integrity = 100
 	seed = /obj/item/seeds/lavaland/polypore
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/ash_flora/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/ash_flora/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(-4, 4)
 	pixel_y = rand(-4, 4)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
index fe6cd8239d..60577ea7a9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/necropolis_chests.dm
@@ -107,6 +107,7 @@
 /datum/design/unique_modkit
 	category = list("Mining Designs", "Cyborg Upgrade Modules") //can't be normally obtained
 	build_type = PROTOLATHE | MECHFAB
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_CARGO
 
 /datum/design/unique_modkit/offensive_turf_aoe
 	name = "Kinetic Accelerator Offensive Mining Explosion Mod"
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_unloading.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_unloading.dm
index 6896a1a805..c22ba5d757 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_unloading.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_unloading.dm
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@
 			limit++
 			if (limit>=10)
 				return
-			CHECK_TICK
+			CHECK_TICK
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
index 1e298604eb..c872756872 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
@@ -276,8 +276,8 @@
 	name = "mining conscription kit"
 	desc = "A kit containing everything a crewmember needs to support a shaft miner in the field."
 
-/obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/mining_conscript/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/mining_conscript/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/pickaxe/mini(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/t_scanner/adv_mining_scanner/lesser(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 6d1ba30277..ba4850eb47 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	var/set_luminosity = 8
 	var/set_cap = 0
 
-/obj/effect/light_emitter/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/light_emitter/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	set_light(set_luminosity, set_cap)
 
 /obj/effect/light_emitter/singularity_pull()
@@ -73,7 +73,6 @@
 	possible_destinations = "mining_home;mining_away;landing_zone_dock;mining_public"
 	no_destination_swap = 1
 	var/global/list/dumb_rev_heads = list()
-	req_access = list(ACCESS_MINING) // should slow the ashwalkers down.
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/mining/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(is_station_level(user.z) && user.mind && is_head_revolutionary(user) && !(user.mind in dumb_rev_heads))
@@ -87,4 +86,4 @@
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/miningcar
 	desc = "A mining car. This one doesn't work on rails, but has to be dragged."
 	name = "Mining car (not for rails)"
-	icon_state = "miningcar"
\ No newline at end of file
+	icon_state = "miningcar"
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/money_bag.dm b/code/modules/mining/money_bag.dm
index f13079861a..befaef31a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/money_bag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/money_bag.dm
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/coin, /obj/item/stack/spacecash)
 
 
-/obj/item/storage/bag/money/vault/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/bag/money/vault/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/coin/silver(src)
 	new /obj/item/coin/silver(src)
 	new /obj/item/coin/silver(src)