diff --git a/nsv13/code/modules/munitions/ship_weapons/_ship_weapon.dm b/nsv13/code/modules/munitions/ship_weapons/_ship_weapon.dm
index 3072234350b..998b9ffa7f9 100644
--- a/nsv13/code/modules/munitions/ship_weapons/_ship_weapon.dm
+++ b/nsv13/code/modules/munitions/ship_weapons/_ship_weapon.dm
@@ -75,9 +75,13 @@
 
 	// These variables only pertain to energy weapons, but need to be checked later in /proc/fire
 	var/charge = 0
+	var/heat = 0
 	var/charge_rate = 0 //How quickly do we charge?
 	var/charge_per_shot = 0 //How much power per shot do we have to use?
-
+	var/heat_per_shot = 0 //how much heat do we make per shot
+	var/heat_rate = 0 // how fast do we discharge heat
+	var/max_heat = 0 //how much heat before ::fun:: happens
+	var/overloaded = 0 //have we cooked ourself
 /**
  * Constructor for /obj/machinery/ship_weapon
  * Attempts to link the weapon to an overmap ship.
@@ -521,6 +525,7 @@
 			local_fire()
 			overmap_fire(target)
 			charge -= charge_per_shot
+			heat += heat_per_shot
 			after_fire()
 			. = TRUE
 			if(shots > 1)