diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/crew/synthetic.dm b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/crew/synthetic.dm
index c912ae8ce3..cec5627a63 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/crew/synthetic.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/crew/synthetic.dm
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(cm_vending_clothing_synth, list(
 		list("M3A1 Pattern Synthetic Utility Vest (UA Jungle)", 0, /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/synvest/jungle, MARINE_CAN_BUY_ARMOR, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M3A1 Pattern Synthetic Utility Vest (UA Snow)", 0, /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/synvest/snow, MARINE_CAN_BUY_ARMOR, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M3A1 Pattern Synthetic Utility Vest (UA Desert)", 0, /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/synvest/desert, MARINE_CAN_BUY_ARMOR, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
+		list("M3-VL Pattern Ballistics Vest", 0, /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/vest, MARINE_CAN_BUY_ARMOR, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 
 		list("GLOVES (CHOOSE 1)", 0, null, null, null),
 		list("Insulated Gloves", 0, /obj/item/clothing/gloves/yellow, MARINE_CAN_BUY_GLOVES, VENDOR_ITEM_RECOMMENDED),
diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
index 9ac7950b72..70efeb9f39 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	if(iscolonysynthetic(new_human) && !isworkingjoe(new_human))
 		new_human.set_skills(/datum/skills/colonial_synthetic)
 
-	new_human.allow_gun_usage = FALSE
+	new_human.allow_gun_usage = TRUE
 
 //*****************************************************************************************************/
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/synthetic.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/synthetic.dm
index 38b7e93526..d521ed2a63 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/synthetic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/synthetic.dm
@@ -13,10 +13,7 @@
 
 	bloodsplatter_type = /obj/effect/temp_visual/dir_setting/bloodsplatter/synthsplatter
 
-	total_health = 150 //more health than regular humans
-
-	brute_mod = 0.5
-	burn_mod = 0.9 //a small bit of resistance
+	total_health = 100 //same health as regular humans
 
 	cold_level_1 = -1
 	cold_level_2 = -1
@@ -40,7 +37,7 @@
 
 	knock_down_reduction = 5
 	stun_reduction = 5
-	acid_blood_dodge_chance = 25
+	acid_blood_dodge_chance = 50
 
 	inherent_verbs = list(
 		/mob/living/carbon/human/synthetic/proc/toggle_HUD,
@@ -76,20 +73,15 @@
 	name = SYNTH_COLONY
 	name_plural = "Colonial Synthetics"
 	uses_ethnicity = TRUE
+	brute_mod = 0.8
 	burn_mod = 0.8
 	mob_inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_SUPER_STRONG)
 
 	pain_type = /datum/pain/synthetic/colonial
 	rarity_value = 1.5
-	slowdown = 0.2
-	total_health = 200 //But more durable
 
 	default_lighting_alpha = LIGHTING_PLANE_ALPHA_MOSTLY_INVISIBLE
 
-	knock_down_reduction = 3.5
-	stun_reduction = 3.5
-
-
 /datum/species/synthetic/colonial/colonial_gen_two
 	name = SYNTH_COLONY_GEN_TWO
 	uses_ethnicity = FALSE //2nd gen uses generic human look
@@ -111,8 +103,8 @@
 	uses_ethnicity = FALSE
 	mob_inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_SUPER_STRONG, TRAIT_INTENT_EYES)
 
-	burn_mod = 0.6 //made for combat
-	total_health = 250 //made for combat
+	brute_mod = 0.5
+	burn_mod = 0.5 //made for combat
 
 	hair_color = "#000000"
 	icobase = 'icons/mob/humans/species/r_synthetic.dmi'
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/XenoProcs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/XenoProcs.dm
index fa1b2ac4a1..a1b6f96ab6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/XenoProcs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/XenoProcs.dm
@@ -302,10 +302,10 @@
 					apply_effect(3, WEAKEN)
 					throwing = FALSE
 					return
-			if(iscolonysynthetic(H) && prob(60))
+			if(issynth(H) && prob(80))
 				visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[H] withstands being pounced and slams down [src]!"),
 					SPAN_XENODANGER("[H] throws you down after withstanding the pounce!"), null, 5)
-				apply_effect(1.5, WEAKEN)
+				apply_effect(3.5, WEAKEN)
 				throwing = FALSE
 				return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
index a234c5962f..ecda0787c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
@@ -66,15 +66,6 @@
 
 
 	var/mob/victim = grabbed_thing
-	var/max_grab_size = user.mob_size
-	/// Amazing what you can do with a bit of dexterity.
-	if(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_DEXTROUS))
-		max_grab_size++
-	/// Strong mobs can lift above their own weight.
-	if(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_SUPER_STRONG))//NB; this will mean Yautja can bodily lift MOB_SIZE_XENO(3) and Synths can lift MOB_SIZE_XENO_SMALL(2)
-		max_grab_size++
-	if(victim.mob_size > max_grab_size || !(victim.status_flags & CANPUSH))
-		return //can't tighten your grip on mobs bigger than you and mobs you can't push.
 	last_upgrade = world.time
 
 	switch(user.grab_level)