diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
index d68031adfb1..d920cf84b35 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ steam.start() -- spawns the effect
     name = "white phosphorous smoke"
 
 /obj/effect/effect/smoke/white_phosphorous/affect(mob/living/carbon/M)
-    M.fire_stacks += 5
+    M.adjust_fire_stacks(5)
     M.fire_act()
 
 /////////////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/code/game/objects/objs.dm b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
index 8c3db43c43f..39163d8e64e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/objs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
@@ -259,6 +259,8 @@
 /obj/proc/add_projectile_penetration(newmult)
 	armor_divisor = initial(armor_divisor) + newmult
 
+/obj/proc/wound_mult_adder(newmult)
+
 /obj/proc/multiply_pierce_penetration(newmult)
 
 /obj/proc/multiply_projectile_step_delay(newmult)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index bcf0fe9b3ef..4f2ff362d6b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@
 	var/auto_eject_sound = 'sound/weapons/smg_empty_alarm.ogg' //The sound that places when a mag is dropped
 
 	var/damage_multiplier = 1 //Multiplies damage of projectiles fired from this gun
+	var/wound_mult_addition = 0 //Directly adds the value to the projectiles wound scaling.
+
 	var/penetration_multiplier = 1 //Multiplies armor penetration of projectiles fired from this gun
 	var/pierce_multiplier = 0 //ADDITIVE wall penetration to projectiles fired from this gun
 	var/extra_damage_mult_scoped = 0 //Adds even more damage mulitplier, when scopped so snipers can sniper
@@ -557,6 +559,9 @@ For the sake of consistency, I suggest always rounding up on even values when ap
 		if(extra_proj_wallbangmult)
 			projectile.multiply_pierce_penetration(extra_proj_wallbangmult)
 
+		if(wound_mult_addition)
+			projectile.wound_mult_adder(wound_mult_addition)
+
 		projectile.multiply_pierce_penetration(pierce_multiplier)
 
 		if(extra_proj_stepdelaymult)
@@ -1294,7 +1299,7 @@ For the sake of consistency, I suggest always rounding up on even values when ap
 	data += list(list("name" = "Overall Damage", "type" = "String", "value" = (P.get_total_damage() * damage_multiplier) + get_total_damage_adjust()))
 	data += list(list("name" = "Armor Divisor", "type" = "String", "value" = P.armor_divisor * penetration_multiplier))
 	data += list(list("name" = "Overall Pain", "type" = "String", "value" = (P.get_pain_damage()) * proj_agony_multiplier))
-	data += list(list("name" = "Wound Scale", "type" = "String", "value" = P.wounding_mult))
+	data += list(list("name" = "Wound Scale", "type" = "String", "value" = P.wounding_mult + wound_mult_addition))
 	data += list(list("name" = "Recoil Multiplier", "type" = "String", "value" = P.recoil))
 
 	return data
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/duty.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/duty.dm
index f2326fdf69e..939364981cc 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/duty.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/duty.dm
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 	name = "\"Duty\" carbine"
 	desc = "The Duty is a carbine designed by Marshal and Blackshield gunsmiths \
 	to supplement the ancient pattern boltguns as a standard issue rifle of Blackshield, \
-	having the stopping power of the Kardashev-Mosin but with a faster rate of fire and less recoil. \
+	boasting a faster rate of fire and more recoil control over other Blackshield weapons. \
 	The carbine is modernized with a 6,5mm caliber and a light polymer body balanced with heavy steel and plasteel. \
 	A mass-produced rifle, it has a bayonet for melee engagements \
 	and it can be reloaded with a stripper clip due to the adapter guide installed on the receiver. \
-	Overall a solid battle rifle for a Blackshield trooper."
+	The Duty has a specialized role in taking down groups of lightly armored personnel while still being a solid battle rifle for a Blackshield trooper."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/guns/projectile/duty.dmi'
 	icon_state = "duty"
 	item_state = "duty"
@@ -16,8 +16,9 @@
 	load_method = SINGLE_CASING|SPEEDLOADER|MAGAZINE
 	matter = list(MATERIAL_PLASTEEL = 25, MATERIAL_PLASTIC = 25)
 	price_tag = 900
-	penetration_multiplier = 1.2
-	damage_multiplier = 1.2
+	penetration_multiplier = 0.8
+	wound_mult_addition = 0.4
+	damage_multiplier = 1
 	init_recoil = CARBINE_RECOIL(1.0)
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/guns/fire/carbine.ogg'
 	force = WEAPON_FORCE_ROBUST
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/solmarine.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/solmarine.dm
index 32165823f1c..3be7a303d0e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/solmarine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic/solmarine.dm
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@
 	saw_off = TRUE
 	sawn = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/omnirifle/solmarine/sawn
 	serial_type = "Sol Fed"
+	wield_delay = 1 SECOND
+	wield_delay_factor = 0.3 // 30 vig for insta wield
+
 
 	var/obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/underslung/shotgun_3/shotgun
 	var/shotgun_haver = TRUE
@@ -93,6 +96,8 @@
 		)
 
 	shotgun_haver = FALSE
+	wield_delay = 0.1 SECOND
+	wield_delay_factor = 0.1 // 10 vig for insta wield
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/omnirifle/solmarine/shotgunless
 	name = "\"Saturnian\" carbine"
@@ -112,6 +117,8 @@
 		BURST_3_ROUND
 		)
 	gun_parts = list(/obj/item/part/gun/frame/solmarine = 1, /obj/item/part/gun/grip/black = 1, /obj/item/part/gun/mechanism/autorifle = 1, /obj/item/part/gun/barrel/srifle = 1)
+	wield_delay = 0.2 SECOND
+	wield_delay_factor = 0.2 // 20 vig for insta wield
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/omnirifle/solmarine/shotgunless/update_icon()
 	..()
@@ -154,6 +161,9 @@
 		SEMI_AUTO_NODELAY,
 		BURST_3_ROUND
 		)
+	wield_delay = 0.1 SECOND
+	wield_delay_factor = 0.01 // 1 vig for insta wield
+
 
 /obj/item/part/gun/frame/solmarine
 	name = "Solmarine frame"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 0999c61915c..9a8958e007e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -179,6 +179,9 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/add_projectile_penetration(newmult)
 	armor_divisor = initial(armor_divisor) + newmult
 
+/obj/item/projectile/wound_mult_adder(newadd)
+	wounding_mult += newadd
+
 /obj/item/projectile/multiply_pierce_penetration(newmult)
 	penetrating = initial(penetrating) + newmult