wow i actually did so much work

code/datums/ammo/bullet/sniper.dm

@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@
 				size_damage_mod += 0.6
 		L.apply_armoured_damage(damage*size_damage_mod, ARMOR_BULLET, BRUTE, null, penetration)
 		// 180% damage to all targets (225), 240% (300) against non-Runner xenos, and 300% against Big xenos (375). -Kaga
+		// keeping above for book keeping sake, damage isnt that high anymore, does way less, very similar to normal sniper
 		to_chat(P.firer, SPAN_WARNING("Bullseye!"))
 
 /datum/ammo/bullet/sniper/anti_materiel/vulture

code/datums/supply_packs/spec_ammo.dm

@@ -110,21 +110,20 @@
 	group = "Weapons Specialist Ammo"
 
 //XM43E1 - Disabled during testing per request.
-/*
+
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_amr_marksman
-	name = "XM43E1 anti-materiel rifle marksman magazines crate (x5)"
+	name = "XM43E1 anti-materiel rifle marksman magazines crate (x3)"
 	contains = list(
 		/obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel,
 		/obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel,
 		/obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel,
-		/obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel,
-		/obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel,
 	)
 	cost = 30
 	containertype = /obj/structure/closet/crate/ammo
 	containername = "XM43E1 Anti-Materiel Magazine Crate"
-	group = "Specialist Ammo"
-*/
+	group = "Weapons Specialist Ammo"
+
+
 //M4RA
 
 /datum/supply_packs/ammo_scout_mix

code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/squad_prep/squad_specialist.dm

@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(cm_vending_gear_spec, list(
 		list("M42A Flak Magazine (10x28mm)", 40, /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/flak, null, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M42A Incendiary Magazine (10x28mm)", 40, /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/incendiary, null, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 		list("M42A Marksman Magazine (10x28mm Caseless)", 40, /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper, null, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
+		list("XM43E1 Anti-Material (10x99mm Caseless)", 40, /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel, null, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
+
 
 		list("EXTRA DEMOLITIONIST AMMUNITION", 0, null, null, null),
 		list("84mm Anti-Armor Rocket", 40, /obj/item/ammo_magazine/rocket/ap, null, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),

code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm

@@ -876,6 +876,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(allowed_helmet_items, list(
 	flags_inventory = BLOCKSHARPOBJ
 	clothing_traits = list(TRAIT_EAR_PROTECTION)
 	unacidable = TRUE
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/xm43e1
+	name = "\improper XM-3VL experimental light helmet"
+	icon_state = "xm43e1_helmet"
+	item_state = "xm43e1_helmet"
+	specialty = "XM-3VL experimental light"
+	desc = "A custom helmet designed in tandem with the XM43E1s carrying rig, theres fancy gizmos and gadgets up top, a state of the art ballistics tracker... or thats what they tell you atleast, just seems like a flashing light to you."
+	min_cold_protection_temperature = ICE_PLANET_MIN_COLD_PROT
+	flags_item = MOB_LOCK_ON_EQUIP|NO_CRYO_STORE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/pilot
 	name = "\improper M30 tactical helmet"

code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm

@@ -1072,6 +1072,18 @@
 	flags_atom = MOB_LOCK_ON_EQUIP|NO_CRYO_STORE|NO_SNOW_TYPE
 	storage_slots = 4
 
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/vest/xm43e1_vest
+	name = "\improper XM-3VL pattern fire support vest"
+	armor_melee = CLOTHING_ARMOR_MEDIUM
+	slowdown = SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_LIGHT
+	desc = "A modified smartgun rig designed to be lightweight, easy to use, and dampen the recoil of the XM43E1 without this armours recoil dampening arm youll be blown back atleast a foot by the rifle, for saftey of the user make sure you are equiped properly."
+	icon_state = "xm43e1_vest"
+	storage_slots = 3
+	uniform_restricted = list(/obj/item/clothing/under/marine)
+	armor_melee = CLOTHING_ARMOR_MEDIUM
+	flags_item = MOB_LOCK_ON_EQUIP|NO_CRYO_STORE
+	unacidable = TRUE
+
 //=============================//pmcS\\==================================\\
 //=======================================================================\\
 

code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/kit_boxes.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,12 @@
 	kit_overlay = "sniper"
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/spec/sniper/fill_preset_inventory()
-	// sniper
+	new /obj/item/spec_kit/sniper_weapon_selector(src)
+	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/pistol/vp78(src)
+	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/pistol/vp78(src)
+	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/pistol/vp78(src)
+
+/obj/item/storage/box/spec/sniper/m42a/fill_preset_inventory()
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/ghillie(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/ghillie(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/night/m42_night_goggles(src)
@@ -61,14 +66,19 @@
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/flak(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/flak(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/marine/smock(src)
-	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/pistol/vp78(src)
-	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/pistol/vp78(src)
-	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/pistol/vp78(src)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/M42A(src)
-	new /obj/item/facepaint/sniper(src)
 	// spotter
 	new /obj/item/storage/box/kit/spotter(src)
 
+/obj/item/storage/box/spec/sniper/antimaterial/fill_preset_inventory()
+	desc = "a large case containing a XM43E1 anti material rifle"
+	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/vest/xm43e1_vest(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/xm43e1(src)
+	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/XM43E1(src)
+	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel(src)
+	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel(src)
+	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel(src)
+
 /obj/item/storage/box/spec/scout
 	name = "\improper Scout equipment case"
 	desc = "A large case containing an M4RA battle rifle, M3-S light armor and helmet, M4RA battle sight, M68 thermal cloak, V3 reactive thermal tarp, improved scout laser designator, ammunition and additional pieces of equipment.\nDrag this sprite onto yourself to open it up! NOTE: You cannot put items back inside this case."
@@ -278,6 +288,30 @@
 		return TRUE
 	return FALSE
 
+//Sniper weapon selector snowflake
+/obj/item/spec_kit/sniper_weapon_selector
+	name = "\improper Sniper weapon case"
+	desc = "A large case with the option of the M42A sniper rifle and the XM43E1 Anti-Material rifle."
+
+/obj/item/spec_kit/sniper_weapon_selector/can_use(mob/living/carbon/human/user)
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/item/spec_kit/sniper_weapon_selector/select_and_spawn(mob/living/carbon/human/user)
+	var/sniper_selection = tgui_input_list(usr, "Select your weapon", "Weapon Selection", list("M42A sniper rifle", "XM43E1 Anti-Material rifle"))
+	if(!sniper_selection || QDELETED(src))
+		return FALSE
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(loc)
+	var/obj/item/storage/box/spec/weapon_box
+	switch(sniper_selection)
+		if("M42A sniper rifle")
+			weapon_box = new /obj/item/storage/box/spec/sniper/m42a(T)
+			user.put_in_hands(weapon_box)
+			return TRUE
+		if("XM43E1 Anti-Material rifle")
+			weapon_box = new /obj/item/storage/box/spec/sniper/antimaterial(T)
+			user.put_in_hands(weapon_box)
+			return TRUE
+	return FALSE
 
 //******************************************PFC Kits****************************************************************/
 

code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/sniper.dm

@@ -394,15 +394,26 @@
 		//At 200 per shot it'll take 9 to break a Pylon (1800 HP). No Damage Boost vs other xeno structures yet, those will require a whole new list w/ the damage_boost trait.
 	))
 
-
+/*
 //Disabled until an identity is better defined. -Kaga
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/XM43E1/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, flag)
 	if(able_to_fire(user))
 		if(get_dist(target,user) <= 8)
 			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The [src.name] beeps, indicating that the target is within an unsafe proximity to the rifle, refusing to fire."))
 			return
 		else ..()
+// i cant figure this shit out and with the current state of the rifle it should be fine with this disabled, if someone somehow manages to make shit worse ill figure out how to make this work lol
+*/
 
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/XM43E1/simulate_recoil(total_recoil = 2, mob/user, atom/target)
+	. = ..()
+	if(.)
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/xm43e1_vest = user
+		if(xm43e1_vest.body_position == STANDING_UP && !istype(xm43e1_vest.wear_suit,/obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/vest/xm43e1_vest))
+			xm43e1_vest.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("[xm43e1_vest] is blown backwards from the recoil of the [src.name]!"),SPAN_HIGHDANGER("You are knocked prone by the blowback!"))
+			step(xm43e1_vest,turn(xm43e1_vest.dir,180))
+			xm43e1_vest.KnockDown(1)
+			xm43e1_vest.Stun(1)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/elite
 	name = "\improper M42C anti-tank sniper rifle"

code/modules/projectiles/magazines/specialist.dm

@@ -30,12 +30,14 @@
 //XM43E1 Magazine
 /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/anti_materiel
 	name = "\improper XM43E1 marksman magazine (10x99mm)"
-	desc = "A magazine of caseless 10x99mm anti-materiel rounds."
+	desc = "A magazine of caseless 10x99mm anti-materiel rounds, these rounds easily penetrate armour with little to no spall, be mindful of over penetration."
 	max_rounds = 8
 	caliber = "10x99mm"
 	default_ammo = /datum/ammo/bullet/sniper/anti_materiel
 	gun_type = /obj/item/weapon/gun/rifle/sniper/XM43E1
-
+	icon_state = "xm43e1"
+	ammo_band_icon = "+m42c_band"
+	ammo_band_icon_empty = "+m42c_band_e"
 //M42C magazine
 
 /obj/item/ammo_magazine/sniper/elite