diff --git a/code/datums/ASRS.dm b/code/datums/ASRS.dm
index 5bd82ef6c532..38778822c93b 100644
--- a/code/datums/ASRS.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ASRS.dm
@@ -93,17 +93,6 @@
 	reference_package = /datum/supply_packs/ammo_flamer_mixed
 	cost = ASRS_VERY_LOW_WEIGHT
 
-//===================================
-// Mortar ammo
-/datum/supply_packs_asrs/ammo_mortar_he
-	reference_package = /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_he
-
-/datum/supply_packs_asrs/ammo_mortar_incend
-	reference_package = /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_incend
-
-/datum/supply_packs_asrs/ammo_mortar_flare
-	reference_package = /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_flare
-
 //===================================
 // Misc supplies
 /datum/supply_packs_asrs/flares
diff --git a/code/datums/ammo/ammo.dm b/code/datums/ammo/ammo.dm
index db8fb788c83e..daa0eb5d02f0 100644
--- a/code/datums/ammo/ammo.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ammo/ammo.dm
@@ -89,6 +89,9 @@
 	/// The flicker that plays when a bullet hits a target. Usually red. Can be nulled so it doesn't show up at all.
 	var/hit_effect_color = "#FF0000"
 
+	/// Whether or not this ammo ignores mobs that are lying down
+	var/hits_lying_mobs = FALSE
+
 /datum/ammo/New()
 	set_bullet_traits()
 
diff --git a/code/datums/ammo/shrapnel.dm b/code/datums/ammo/shrapnel.dm
index c9c0c6f52790..02a57202ff53 100644
--- a/code/datums/ammo/shrapnel.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ammo/shrapnel.dm
@@ -27,6 +27,14 @@
 		xeno.apply_effect(4, SLOW) // multiple hits dont stack they just renew the duration
 		xeno.apply_armoured_damage(damage * 0.6, ARMOR_BULLET, BRUTE, , penetration) // xenos have a lot of HP
 
+/datum/ammo/bullet/shrapnel/breaching/set_bullet_traits()
+	. = ..()
+	LAZYADD(traits_to_give, list(
+		BULLET_TRAIT_ENTRY_ID("turfs", /datum/element/bullet_trait_damage_boost, 5, GLOB.damage_boost_turfs),
+		BULLET_TRAIT_ENTRY_ID("breaching", /datum/element/bullet_trait_damage_boost, 10.8, GLOB.damage_boost_breaching),
+		BULLET_TRAIT_ENTRY_ID("pylons", /datum/element/bullet_trait_damage_boost, 5, GLOB.damage_boost_pylons)
+	))
+
 /datum/ammo/bullet/shrapnel/rubber
 	name = "rubber pellets"
 	icon_state = "rubber_pellets"
diff --git a/code/datums/supply_packs/mortar.dm b/code/datums/supply_packs/mortar.dm
index c9f53e49ce7d..cfa021516d02 100644
--- a/code/datums/supply_packs/mortar.dm
+++ b/code/datums/supply_packs/mortar.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_he
 	name = "M402 mortar shells crate (x6 HE)"
-	cost = 20
+	cost = 15
 	contains = list(
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/he,
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/he,
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_incend
 	name = "M402 mortar shells crate (x6 Incend)"
-	cost = 20
+	cost = 15
 	contains = list(
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary,
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary,
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_flare
 	name = "M402 mortar shells crate (x6 Flare/Camera)"
-	cost = 20
+	cost = 10
 	contains = list(
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/flare,
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/flare,
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_mortar_frag
 	name = "M402 mortar shells crate (x6 Frag)"
-	cost = 20
+	cost = 10
 	contains = list(
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/frag,
 		/obj/item/mortar_shell/frag,
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/squad_prep/squad_engineer.dm b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/squad_prep/squad_engineer.dm
index bf889e7d176a..e9113a5b9c0f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/squad_prep/squad_engineer.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/squad_prep/squad_engineer.dm
@@ -144,7 +144,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(cm_vending_clothing_engi, list(
 		list("M276 General Revolver Holster Rig", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/gun/m44, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M276 M82F Holster Rig", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/gun/flaregun, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M276 Shotgun Shell Loading Rig", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/shotgun, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
-		list("M276 Mortar Operator Belt", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/gun/mortarbelt, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M276 Toolbelt Rig (Full)", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/utility/full, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_MANDATORY),
 		list("M276 M40 Grenade Rig", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/grenade, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M277 Pattern Construction Rig", 0, /obj/item/storage/belt/utility/construction, MARINE_CAN_BUY_BELT, VENDOR_ITEM_RECOMMENDED),
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/pamphlets.dm b/code/game/objects/items/pamphlets.dm
index 5ae5ad81b56e..90184513e997 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/pamphlets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/pamphlets.dm
@@ -161,6 +161,39 @@
 	user.update_minimap_icon()
 	GLOB.data_core.manifest_modify(user.real_name, WEAKREF(user), "Loader")
 
+/obj/item/pamphlet/skill/mortar_operator
+	name = "Mortar Operator instructional pamphlet"
+	desc = "A pamphlet used to quickly impart vital knowledge. This one has the image of a mortar on it."
+	icon_state = "pamphlet_mortar"
+	trait = /datum/character_trait/skills/mortar
+	bypass_pamphlet_limit = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/pamphlet/skill/mortar_operator/can_use(mob/living/carbon/human/user)
+	if(user.job != JOB_SQUAD_MARINE)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Only squad riflemen can use this."))
+		return
+
+	var/obj/item/card/id/ID = user.get_idcard()
+	if(!ID) //not wearing an ID
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You should wear your ID before doing this."))
+		return FALSE
+	if(!ID.check_biometrics(user))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You should wear your ID before doing this."))
+		return FALSE
+
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/pamphlet/skill/mortar_operator/on_use(mob/living/carbon/human/user)
+	. = ..()
+	user.rank_fallback = "mortar"
+	user.hud_set_squad()
+
+	var/obj/item/card/id/ID = user.get_idcard()
+	ID.set_assignment((user.assigned_squad ? (user.assigned_squad.name + " ") : "") + "Mortar Operator")
+	ID.minimap_icon_override = "mortar"
+	user.update_minimap_icon()
+	GLOB.data_core.manifest_modify(user.real_name, WEAKREF(user), "Mortar Operator")
+
 /obj/item/pamphlet/skill/k9_handler
 	name = "K9 handler instructional pamphlet"
 	desc = "A pamphlet used to quickly impart vital knowledge. This one has the image of a Synthetic K9 Rescue unit on it."
diff --git a/code/modules/character_traits/skills.dm b/code/modules/character_traits/skills.dm
index 35d4d14da9c4..e95973bc21df 100644
--- a/code/modules/character_traits/skills.dm
+++ b/code/modules/character_traits/skills.dm
@@ -105,6 +105,15 @@
 	skill_cap = SKILL_ENDURANCE_TRAINED
 	skill_increment = 1
 
+/datum/character_trait/skills/mortar
+	trait_name = "Mortar Training"
+	trait_desc = "Boosts the engineering skill by 1 and JTAC skill by 2."
+	skill = SKILL_ENGINEER
+	secondary_skill = SKILL_JTAC
+	skill_cap = SKILL_ENGINEER_NOVICE
+	secondary_skill_cap = SKILL_JTAC_TRAINED
+	skill_increment = 2
+
 /datum/character_trait/skills/k9_handler
 	trait_name = "K9 Handler Training"
 	trait_desc = "Allows the user to interface with Wey-Yu Synthetic K9 Units for rescue purposes"
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/kit_boxes.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/kit_boxes.dm
index aae504616a5f..5701d4af230c 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/kit_boxes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/kit_boxes.dm
@@ -202,6 +202,31 @@
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/specialist(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/specialist(src)
 
+/obj/item/storage/box/spec/mortar
+	name = "\improper Mortar Kit"
+	desc = "Contains the equipment needed for the mortar."
+	kit_overlay = "mortar"
+
+/obj/item/storage/box/spec/mortar/fill_preset_inventory()
+	new /obj/item/mortar_kit(src)
+	new /obj/item/pamphlet/skill/mortar_operator(src)
+	new /obj/item/pamphlet/skill/mortar_operator(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/belt/gun/mortarbelt(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/belt/gun/mortarbelt(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/marine/mortarpack(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/he(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/he(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/frag(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/frag(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/flare(src)
+	new /obj/item/mortar_shell/flare(src)
+	new /obj/item/tool/wrench(src)
+	new /obj/item/device/binoculars/range(src)
+	new /obj/item/device/binoculars/range(src)
+
+
 //-----------------SPEC KIT BOX------------------
 //For events/WO, allows the user to choose a specalist kit out of available ones in spec_kit_boxes_left list in gloabl_lists.dm
 
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortar_shells.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortar_shells.dm
index 6c6b2fb3ba53..d8bb3de2793d 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortar_shells.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortar_shells.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 	item_state = "mortar_ammo_frag"
 
 /obj/item/mortar_shell/frag/detonate(turf/T)
-	create_shrapnel(T, 60, cause_data = cause_data)
+	create_shrapnel(T, 60, cause_data = cause_data, shrapnel_type = /datum/ammo/bullet/shrapnel/breaching)
 	sleep(2)
 	cell_explosion(T, 60, 20, EXPLOSION_FALLOFF_SHAPE_LINEAR, null, cause_data)
 
@@ -61,7 +61,6 @@
 	var/fire_type = FIRE_VARIANT_TYPE_B //Armor Shredding Greenfire
 
 /obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary/detonate(turf/T)
-	explosion(T, 0, 2, 4, 7, explosion_cause_data = cause_data)
 	flame_radius(cause_data, radius, T, flame_level, burn_level, flameshape, null, fire_type)
 	playsound(T, 'sound/weapons/gun_flamethrower2.ogg', 35, 1, 4)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortars.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortars.dm
index 56998010d19f..802e2cbe34dc 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortars.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/mortar/mortars.dm
@@ -33,6 +33,10 @@
 	var/fixed = FALSE
 	/// if true, blows up the shell immediately
 	var/ship_side = FALSE
+	/// The max range the mortar can fire at
+	var/max_range = 75
+	/// The min range the mortar can fire at
+	var/min_range = 25
 
 	var/obj/structure/machinery/computer/cameras/mortar/internal_camera
 
@@ -388,9 +392,12 @@
 	if(test_dial_y + test_targ_y > world.maxy || test_dial_y + test_targ_y < 0)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot [dialing ? "dial to" : "aim at"] this coordinate, it is outside of the area of operations."))
 		return FALSE
-	if(get_dist(src, locate(test_targ_x + test_dial_x, test_targ_y + test_dial_y, z)) < 10)
+	if(get_dist(src, locate(test_targ_x + test_dial_x, test_targ_y + test_dial_y, z)) < min_range)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot [dialing ? "dial to" : "aim at"] this coordinate, it is too close to your mortar."))
 		return FALSE
+	if(get_dist(src, locate(test_targ_x + test_dial_x, test_targ_y + test_dial_y, z)) > max_range)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot [dialing ? "dial to" : "aim at"] this coordinate, it is too far from your mortar."))
+		return FALSE
 	if(busy)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Someone else is currently using this mortar."))
 		return FALSE
@@ -403,6 +410,7 @@
 /obj/structure/mortar/wo
 	fixed = TRUE
 	offset_per_turfs = 50 // The mortar is located at the edge of the map in WO, This to to prevent mass FF
+	max_range = 999
 
 //The portable mortar item
 /obj/item/mortar_kit
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 293122fff181..4290f1f83caa 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -841,7 +841,7 @@
 /mob/living/proc/get_projectile_hit_chance(obj/projectile/P)
 	if(HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_NO_STRAY) && src != P.original)
 		return FALSE
-	if(body_position == LYING_DOWN && src != P.original && world.time - body_position_changed > 0.1 SECONDS)
+	if(body_position == LYING_DOWN && src != P.original && world.time - body_position_changed > 0.1 SECONDS && !P.ammo.hits_lying_mobs)
 		return FALSE // Fixes for buckshot projectiles not hitting stunned targets
 	var/ammo_flags = P.ammo.flags_ammo_behavior | P.projectile_override_flags
 	if(ammo_flags & AMMO_XENO)
diff --git a/icons/mob/hud/marine_hud.dmi b/icons/mob/hud/marine_hud.dmi
index 7e2aad81a8dc..24e65555ef02 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/hud/marine_hud.dmi and b/icons/mob/hud/marine_hud.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/items/pamphlets.dmi b/icons/obj/items/pamphlets.dmi
index a3056319645d..fc7591eb6277 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/items/pamphlets.dmi and b/icons/obj/items/pamphlets.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/items/storage/kits.dmi b/icons/obj/items/storage/kits.dmi
index c5bdb9575b7c..3ce71b1d4baa 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/items/storage/kits.dmi and b/icons/obj/items/storage/kits.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/ui_icons/map_blips.dmi b/icons/ui_icons/map_blips.dmi
index 0e29d5430e7c..1c5fa93c60c4 100644
Binary files a/icons/ui_icons/map_blips.dmi and b/icons/ui_icons/map_blips.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm b/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
index ea932b246a08..a083879a88b5 100644
--- a/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
+++ b/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
@@ -17529,12 +17529,6 @@
 "dmA" = (
 /turf/open/floor/almayer,
 /area/almayer/living/synthcloset)
-"dmE" = (
-/obj/structure/surface/rack,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/incendiary,
-/turf/open/floor/almayer/cargo,
-/area/almayer/squads/req)
 "dmF" = (
 /obj/structure/machinery/disposal,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk,
@@ -27711,12 +27705,6 @@
 /obj/structure/platform/metal/almayer/west,
 /turf/open/floor/almayer,
 /area/almayer/lifeboat_pumps/north1)
-"hAc" = (
-/obj/structure/surface/rack,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/flare,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/flare,
-/turf/open/floor/almayer/cargo,
-/area/almayer/squads/req)
 "hAf" = (
 /obj/structure/machinery/iv_drip,
 /turf/open/floor/almayer/sterile_green_side/north,
@@ -27787,10 +27775,6 @@
 /obj/structure/pipes/standard/simple/hidden/supply,
 /turf/open/floor/almayer/plating/northeast,
 /area/almayer/hallways/lower/vehiclehangar)
-"hBz" = (
-/obj/item/mortar_kit,
-/turf/open/floor/almayer/plating/northeast,
-/area/almayer/squads/req)
 "hBF" = (
 /obj/structure/pipes/standard/manifold/hidden/supply,
 /turf/open/floor/plating/plating_catwalk,
@@ -41226,12 +41210,6 @@
 	},
 /turf/open/floor/almayer/red/northwest,
 /area/almayer/shipboard/brig/lobby)
-"ngw" = (
-/obj/structure/surface/rack,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/frag,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/frag,
-/turf/open/floor/almayer/cargo,
-/area/almayer/squads/req)
 "ngA" = (
 /obj/structure/pipes/standard/manifold/hidden/supply{
 	dir = 4
@@ -67735,8 +67713,7 @@
 /area/almayer/maint/hull/lower/p_bow)
 "xId" = (
 /obj/structure/surface/rack,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/he,
-/obj/item/mortar_shell/he,
+/obj/item/storage/box/spec/mortar,
 /turf/open/floor/almayer/cargo,
 /area/almayer/squads/req)
 "xIj" = (
@@ -111121,7 +111098,7 @@ bdl
 bEi
 bZr
 bmD
-ngw
+bNP
 pjG
 boz
 bpR
@@ -111527,7 +111504,7 @@ bdl
 bEl
 wup
 bmD
-hBz
+bmD
 pjG
 boA
 bpR
@@ -111730,7 +111707,7 @@ bdl
 buz
 bZr
 bmD
-dmE
+bNP
 pjG
 boz
 bpR
@@ -111933,7 +111910,7 @@ bdl
 bEm
 bZr
 bmD
-hAc
+bNP
 pjG
 boz
 bpR