diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/conflict.dm b/code/__DEFINES/conflict.dm
index 0820c709cdae..d69f0891ffa0 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/conflict.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/conflict.dm
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@
 #define SHOES_SLOWDOWN -1
 
 #define SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_NONE 0
+#define SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_SUPER_LIGHT 0.10
 #define SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_VERY_LIGHT 0.20
 #define SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_LIGHT 0.35
 #define SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_MEDIUM 0.55
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
index e375502f5435..17c8b9ccba31 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
@@ -1113,8 +1113,8 @@
 	item_state_slots = list(WEAR_JACKET = "pmc_sniper")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/veteran/pmc/light/synth
-	name = "\improper M4 synthetic PMC armor"
-	desc = "A modification of the standard Armat Systems M3 armor. This variant was designed for PMC Support Units in the field, offering protection and storage while not restricting movement."
+	name = "\improper M4 Synthetic PMC armor"
+	desc = "A serious modification of the standard Armat Systems M3 armor. This variant was designed for PMC Support Units in the field, with every armor insert removed. It's designed with the idea of a high speed lifesaver in mind."
 	time_to_unequip = 0.5 SECONDS
 	time_to_equip = 1 SECONDS
 	armor_melee = CLOTHING_ARMOR_NONE
@@ -1126,6 +1126,7 @@
 	armor_rad = CLOTHING_ARMOR_NONE
 	armor_internaldamage = CLOTHING_ARMOR_NONE
 	storage_slots = 3
+	slowdown = SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_SUPER_LIGHT
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/veteran/pmc/light/synth/Initialize()
 	flags_atom |= NO_NAME_OVERRIDE
diff --git a/maps/map_files/LV624/hydro/30.destroyed.dmm b/maps/map_files/LV624/hydro/30.destroyed.dmm
index 84e9ebb5c814..09eb12287a58 100644
--- a/maps/map_files/LV624/hydro/30.destroyed.dmm
+++ b/maps/map_files/LV624/hydro/30.destroyed.dmm
@@ -164,8 +164,8 @@
 /area/lv624/lazarus/hydroponics)
 "mK" = (
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/veteran/pmc/light/synth{
-	desc = "A modification of the standard Armat Systems M3 armor. This variant was designed for PMC Support Units in the field, offering protection and storage while not restricting movement. This set seems damaged...";
-	name = "damaged M4 synthetic PMC armor";
+	desc = "A serious modification of the standard Armat Systems M3 armor. This variant was designed for PMC Support Units in the field, with every armor insert removed. It's designed with the idea of a high speed lifesaver in mind. This set seems damaged...";
+	name = "damaged M4 Synthetic PMC armor";
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = -5
 	},