diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/loadout.dm b/code/__DEFINES/loadout.dm
index 792708b5bb..182e58c1f7 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/loadout.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/loadout.dm
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 //backpack
 #define LOADOUT_CATEGORY_BACKPACK 				"In backpack"
 #define LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_GENERAL 	"General" //basically anything that there's not enough of to have its own subcategory
+#define LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_ACCESSORIES "Accessories" //maybe one day someone will make loadouts have accessory compatibility
 #define LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_TOYS 		"Toys"
 //neck
 #define LOADOUT_CATEGORY_NECK "Neck"
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/lists/loadout_categories.dm b/code/_globalvars/lists/loadout_categories.dm
index 4a61a94dc7..5dd7220676 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/lists/loadout_categories.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/lists/loadout_categories.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(loadout_categories, list(
-	LOADOUT_CATEGORY_BACKPACK = list(LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_GENERAL, LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_TOYS),
+	LOADOUT_CATEGORY_BACKPACK = list(LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_GENERAL, LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_ACCESSORIES, LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_TOYS),
 	LOADOUT_CATEGORY_NECK = list(LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_NECK_GENERAL, LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_NECK_TIE, LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_NECK_SCARVES),
 	LOADOUT_CATEGORY_MASK = LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORIES_NONE,
 	LOADOUT_CATEGORY_HANDS = LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORIES_NONE,
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
index 4d967be1eb..6d477a0590 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/proc/on_uniform_dropped(obj/item/clothing/under/U, user)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/clothing/accessory/AltClick(mob/user)
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/CtrlClick(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(istype(user) && user.canUseTopic(src, BE_CLOSE, ismonkey(user)))
 		if(initial(above_suit))
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 	. = ..()
 	. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] can be attached to a uniform. Alt-click to remove it once attached.</span>"
 	if(initial(above_suit))
-		. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] can be worn above or below your suit. Alt-click to toggle.</span>"
+		. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] can be worn above or below your suit. Ctrl-click to toggle.</span>"
 
 //////////////
 //Waistcoats//
@@ -557,3 +557,18 @@
 	obj_flags = UNIQUE_RENAME
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=100)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
+
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/pride
+	name = "pride pin"
+	desc = "A Nanotrasen Diversity & Inclusion Center-sponsored holographic pin to show off your pride of sexuality or gender identity, reminding the crew of their unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion!"
+	icon_state = "pride"
+	above_suit = TRUE
+	obj_flags = UNIQUE_RENAME
+	unique_reskin = list("Rainbow Pride" = "pride",
+						"Bisexual Pride" = "pride_bi",
+						"Pansexual Pride" = "pride_pan",
+						"Asexual Pride" = "pride_ace",
+						"Non-binary Pride" = "pride_enby",
+						"Transgender Pride" = "pride_trans",
+						)
diff --git a/code/modules/vending/clothesmate.dm b/code/modules/vending/clothesmate.dm
index 5551152b85..3e889328a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/vending/clothesmate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vending/clothesmate.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 					/obj/item/clothing/head/beret/black = 3,
 					/obj/item/clothing/head/beret/purple = 3,
 					/obj/item/clothing/head/beret/blue = 3,
+					/obj/item/clothing/accessory/pride = 25,
 					/obj/item/clothing/glasses/monocle = 3,
 					/obj/item/clothing/suit/jacket = 4,
 					/obj/item/clothing/suit/jacket/flannel = 4,
diff --git a/icons/mob/clothing/accessories.dmi b/icons/mob/clothing/accessories.dmi
index f801c483f1..5c212f3f45 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/clothing/accessories.dmi and b/icons/mob/clothing/accessories.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/accessories.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/accessories.dmi
index f633f030c3..b92d65092e 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/accessories.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/accessories.dmi differ
diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/client/loadout/backpack.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/client/loadout/backpack.dm
index 0573a1a22a..5879426041 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/client/loadout/backpack.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/client/loadout/backpack.dm
@@ -172,12 +172,21 @@
 	path = /obj/item/storage/fancy/ringbox/diamond
 	cost = 5
 
-/datum/gear/backpack/necklace//this is here because loadout doesn't support proper accessories
+/datum/gear/backpack/necklace //this is here because loadout doesn't support proper accessories
 	name = "A renameable necklace"
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/necklace
+	subcategory = LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_ACCESSORIES
 
 /datum/gear/backpack/polymaidapron //this is ALSO here because loadout doesn't support proper accessories
 	name = "Polychromic maid apron"
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/maidapron/polychromic
 	loadout_flags = LOADOUT_CAN_NAME | LOADOUT_CAN_DESCRIPTION | LOADOUT_CAN_COLOR_POLYCHROMIC
 	loadout_initial_colors = list("#333333", "#FFFFFF")
+	subcategory = LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_ACCESSORIES
+
+/datum/gear/backpack/pridepin //what the two comments above said
+	name = "Pride pin"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pride
+	loadout_flags = LOADOUT_CAN_NAME | LOADOUT_CAN_DESCRIPTION
+	subcategory = LOADOUT_SUBCATEGORY_BACKPACK_ACCESSORIES
+	cost = 0