diff --git a/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm b/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
index 4b68b397116e..b71fb51a49de 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
@@ -262,13 +262,12 @@
 		occupant.death(create_cause_data("gibber", user), TRUE)
 		occupant.ghostize()
 
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(create_gibs), totalslabs, allmeat), gibtime)
 	if(synthetic)
 		to_chat(occupant, SPAN_HIGHDANGER("You can detect your limbs being ripped off your body, but it begins to malfunction as it reaches your torso!"))
-		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(create_gibs), totalslabs, allmeat), gibtime)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(go_out), TRUE), gibtime)
-		return
-
-	QDEL_NULL(occupant)
+	else
+		QDEL_NULL(occupant)
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/gibber/proc/create_gibs(totalslabs, list/obj/item/reagent_container/food/snacks/allmeat)
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/splat.ogg', 25, 1)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/sentry_holder.dm b/code/game/machinery/sentry_holder.dm
index fe676e9103d2..255e718f40b8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/sentry_holder.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/sentry_holder.dm
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 	var/ox = 0
 	var/oy = 0
 	var/require_red_alert = FALSE
+	var/base_icon_state = "sentry_system"
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -76,13 +77,14 @@
 	deployment_cooldown = world.time + 50
 	deployed_turret.turned_on = TRUE
 	deployed_turret.forceMove(loc)
-	icon_state = "sentry_system_deployed"
+	icon_state = "[base_icon_state]_deployed"
 
-	for(var/mob/M in deployed_turret.loc)
-		if(deployed_turret.loc == src.loc)
-			step(M, deployed_turret.dir)
-		else
-			step(M, get_dir(src,deployed_turret))
+	if(deployed_turret.density)
+		for(var/mob/blocking_mob in deployed_turret.loc)
+			if(deployed_turret.loc == loc)
+				step(blocking_mob, deployed_turret.dir)
+			else
+				step(blocking_mob, get_dir(src, deployed_turret))
 
 	deployed_turret.setDir(dir)
 	deployed_turret.pixel_x = 0
@@ -103,7 +105,7 @@
 	deployed_turret.unset_range()
 	pixel_x = ox
 	pixel_y = oy
-	icon_state = "sentry_system_installed"
+	icon_state = "[base_icon_state]_installed"
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/Destroy()
 	QDEL_NULL(deployed_turret)
@@ -115,5 +117,29 @@
 	turret_path = /obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/deployable/colony
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer
+	icon_state = "floor_sentry_installed"
 	turret_path = /obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/deployable/almayer
+	base_icon_state = "floor_sentry"
 	require_red_alert = TRUE
+
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini
+	turret_path = /obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/deployable/almayer/mini
+
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini/aicore
+
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini/aicore/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	RegisterSignal(SSdcs, COMSIG_GLOB_AICORE_LOCKDOWN, PROC_REF(auto_deploy))
+	RegisterSignal(SSdcs, COMSIG_GLOB_AICORE_LIFT, PROC_REF(undeploy_sentry))
+
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini/aicore/proc/auto_deploy()
+	if(deployed_turret.loc == src) //not deployed
+		if(stat & NOPOWER)
+			return FALSE
+
+		deploy_sentry()
+		return TRUE
+
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini/aicore/attack_hand(mob/user)
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[src] can only be deployed remotely."))
+	return
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/supplies.dm b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/supplies.dm
index 376edf7ffc5d..a363e2e03f64 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/supplies.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vending/vendor_types/supplies.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 			list("M94 Marking Flare Pack", 5, /obj/item/storage/box/m94, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 			list("M5 Bayonet", 8, /obj/item/attachable/bayonet, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 			list("Handheld Radio", 5, /obj/item/device/radio, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
+			list("deck of UNO cards", 5, /obj/item/toy/deck/uno, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
 
 			list("CLOTHING", -1, null, null),
 			list("Gas Mask", 15, /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas, VENDOR_ITEM_REGULAR),
diff --git a/code/modules/defenses/sentry.dm b/code/modules/defenses/sentry.dm
index 954e6adca7ec..543dfcefe5bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/defenses/sentry.dm
+++ b/code/modules/defenses/sentry.dm
@@ -527,9 +527,26 @@
 	selected_categories[SENTRY_CATEGORY_IFF] = FACTION_COLONY
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/deployable/almayer
-	fire_delay = 4
+	name = "UA-635C Static Gauss Turret"
+	desc = "A fully-automated defence turret with mid-range targeting capabilities. Armed with a modified M32-S Autocannon and an internal belt feed and modified for UA warship use."
+	fire_delay = 0.4 SECONDS
 	omni_directional = TRUE
 
+/obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/deployable/almayer/mini
+	name = "UA 512-S mini sentry"
+	desc = "A fully-automated defence turret with mid-range targeting capabilities. Armed with a modified M30 Autocannon and an internal belt feed and modified for UA warship use."
+	defense_type = "Mini"
+	fire_delay = 0.25 SECONDS
+	health = 150
+	health_max = 150
+	damage_mult = 0.6
+	density = FALSE
+	layer = BELOW_MOB_LAYER
+	disassemble_time = 0.75 SECONDS
+	handheld_type = /obj/item/defenses/handheld/sentry/mini
+	composite_icon = FALSE
+
+
 //the turret inside the shuttle sentry deployment system
 /obj/structure/machinery/defenses/sentry/premade/dropship
 	density = TRUE
diff --git a/html/changelogs/archive/2024-05.yml b/html/changelogs/archive/2024-05.yml
index ac777fecd5cc..b3de5e9ecdd0 100644
--- a/html/changelogs/archive/2024-05.yml
+++ b/html/changelogs/archive/2024-05.yml
@@ -296,3 +296,12 @@
   - bugfix: Fixed ARES remote interface UI crash relating to flight logs.
   - rscadd: Added access check for use of escape pod consoles, and access requirement
       on the CLs pod.
+2024-05-26:
+  realforest2001:
+  - imageadd: added sprites for floor-mounted sentry deployment systems.
+  - rscadd: Added mini-sentry deployment systems, and an AI Core subtype.
+2024-05-27:
+  neeshacark:
+  - rscadd: lifeboats now come stocked with uno cards, for all your fun-filled needs
+  vero5123:
+  - bugfix: Fixes non-synthetic mobs getting stuck in the gibber
diff --git a/icons/obj/structures/props/almayer_props.dmi b/icons/obj/structures/props/almayer_props.dmi
index e928213f8f30..013a542941a1 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/structures/props/almayer_props.dmi and b/icons/obj/structures/props/almayer_props.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm b/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
index d6b44c96bc97..111e07db5a75 100644
--- a/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
+++ b/maps/map_files/USS_Almayer/USS_Almayer.dmm
@@ -23011,6 +23011,12 @@
 	icon_state = "plate"
 	},
 /area/almayer/maint/hull/upper/p_bow)
+"dJC" = (
+/obj/structure/machinery/sentry_holder/almayer/mini/aicore,
+/turf/open/floor/almayer/no_build{
+	icon_state = "plating"
+	},
+/area/almayer/command/airoom)
 "dJG" = (
 /obj/structure/pipes/standard/simple/hidden/supply{
 	dir = 9
@@ -141210,7 +141216,7 @@ daz
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 eKJ
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-ffE
+dJC
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@@ -142022,7 +142028,7 @@ daz
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-ffE
+dJC
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