diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/contraband/contraband-severity.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/contraband/contraband-severity.ftl
index 594a64f8b7..37d83c4575 100644
--- a/Resources/Locale/en-US/contraband/contraband-severity.ftl
+++ b/Resources/Locale/en-US/contraband/contraband-severity.ftl
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 contraband-examine-text-Minor = [color=yellow]This item is considered minor contraband.[/color]
 contraband-examine-text-Restricted = [color=yellow]This item is departmentally restricted.[/color]
 contraband-examine-text-Restricted-department = [color=yellow]This item is restricted to {$departments}, and may be considered contraband.[/color]
+contraband-examine-text-Major = [color=red]This item is considered major contraband.[/color]
 contraband-examine-text-GrandTheft = [color=red]This item is a highly valuable target for Syndicate agents![/color]
 contraband-examine-text-Syndicate = [color=crimson]This item is highly illegal Syndicate contraband![/color]
 
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Boxes/general.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Boxes/general.yml
index 1ec95a8e97..aeb3873a73 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Boxes/general.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Boxes/general.yml
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: syndicate encryption key box
-  parent: [BoxEncryptionKeyPassenger, BaseRestrictedContraband]
+  parent: [BoxEncryptionKeyPassenger, BaseSyndicateContraband]
   id: BoxEncryptionKeySyndie
   description: Two syndicate encryption keys for the price of one. Miniaturized for ease of use.
   components:
@@ -451,4 +451,4 @@
   - type: StorageFill
     contents:
       - id: Envelope
-        amount: 9
\ No newline at end of file
+        amount: 9
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/armory.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/armory.yml
index c618443998..a76be4c219 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/armory.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/armory.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 - type: entity
   id: CrateArmorySMG
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   name: SMG crate
   description: Contains two high-powered, semiautomatic rifles with four mags. Requires Armory access to open.
   components:
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: CrateArmoryShotgun
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   name: shotgun crate
   description: For when the enemy absolutely needs to be replaced with lead. Contains two Enforcer Combat Shotguns, and some standard shotgun shells. Requires Armory access to open.
   components:
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: CrateTrackingImplants
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   name: tracking implants
   description: Contains a handful of tracking implanters. Good for prisoners you'd like to release but still keep track of.
   components:
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
         amount: 5
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: CrateTrainingBombs
   name: training bombs
   description: Contains three low-yield training bombs for security to learn defusal and safe ordnance disposal, EOD suit not included. Requires Armory access to open.
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: CrateArmoryLaser
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   name: lasers crate
   description: Contains three standard-issue laser rifles. Requires Armory access to open.
   components:
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: CrateArmoryPistols
-  parent: CrateWeaponSecure
+  parent: [ CrateWeaponSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   name: pistols crate
   description: Contains two standard NT pistols with four mags. Requires Armory access to open.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/syndicate.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/syndicate.yml
index 82f5bd6aa6..2791eb13d6 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/syndicate.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Crates/syndicate.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 - type: entity
   id: CrateSyndicateSurplusBundle
-  parent: [ CrateSyndicate, StorePresetUplink ]
+  parent: [ CrateSyndicate, StorePresetUplink, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   name: Syndicate surplus crate
   description: Contains 50 telecrystals worth of completely random Syndicate items. It can be useless junk or really good.
   components:
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: CrateSyndicateSuperSurplusBundle
-  parent: [ CrateSyndicate, StorePresetUplink ]
+  parent: [ CrateSyndicate, StorePresetUplink, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   name: Syndicate super surplus crate
   description: Contains 125 telecrystals worth of completely random Syndicate items.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Items/briefcases.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Items/briefcases.yml
index 4956898fa9..564cd825d0 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Items/briefcases.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Items/briefcases.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: BriefcaseSyndieSniperBundleFilled
-  parent: [BriefcaseSyndie, BaseSyndicateContraband]
+  parent: BriefcaseSyndie
   suffix: Syndicate, Sniper Bundle
   components:
   - type: Item
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Belt/belts.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Belt/belts.yml
index 0c57c3c29e..aa395a7108 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Belt/belts.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Belt/belts.yml
@@ -746,7 +746,7 @@
   #   distanceSprinting: 3
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [ClothingBaseWebbing, ClothingBeltStorageBase, ContentsExplosionResistanceBase] # WWDP
+  parent: [ClothingBeltStorageBase, ContentsExplosionResistanceBase, BaseSyndicateContraband, ClothingBaseWebbing] # WD EDIT: ClothingBaseWebbing
   id: ClothingBeltMilitaryWebbing
   name: chest rig
   description: A set of tactical webbing worn by boarding parties.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Hands/gloves.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Hands/gloves.yml
index b6daebeafe..dc0e07628f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Hands/gloves.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Hands/gloves.yml
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
   - type: FingerprintMask
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [ClothingHandsGlovesBoxingBlue, BaseSyndicateContraband]
+  parent: ClothingHandsGlovesBoxingBlue
   id: ClothingHandsGlovesBoxingRigged
   suffix: Rigged
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/eva-helmets.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/eva-helmets.yml
index 292ed79364..1ddc4b4c29 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/eva-helmets.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/eva-helmets.yml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 #Syndicate EVA Helmet
 - type: entity
-  parent: ClothingHeadEVAHelmetBase
+  parent: [ ClothingHeadEVAHelmetBase, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: ClothingHeadHelmetSyndicate
   name: syndicate EVA helmet
   description: A simple, stylish EVA helmet. Designed for maximum humble space-badassery.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/helmets.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/helmets.yml
index d2f92fb0dd..97a4fc545f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/helmets.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/helmets.yml
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@
     sprite: Clothing/Head/Helmets/ert_janitor.rsi
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: ClothingHeadHelmetBasic
+  parent: [ ClothingHeadHelmetBasic, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: ClothingHeadHelmetRaid
   name: syndicate raid helmet
   description: An armored helmet for use with the syndicate raid suit. Very stylish.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/misc.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/misc.yml
index 41f52fa050..8bcc96fc5f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/misc.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Head/misc.yml
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
     accent: MobsterAccent
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: ClothingHeadBase
+  parent: [ ClothingHeadBase, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: ClothingHeadHatCatEars
   name: cat ears
   description: "NYAH!"
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml
index e562a66eef..6b40487595 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
       - Energy
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [ClothingOuterBaseLarge, AllowSuitStorageClothing]
+  parent: [ClothingOuterBaseLarge, AllowSuitStorageClothing, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: ClothingOuterArmorRaid
   name: syndicate raid suit
   description: A somewhat flexible and well-armored suit with a powerful shoulder mounted flashlight manufactured in the Gorlex Marauder's iconic blood-red color scheme, it does not protect its wearer from space.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/softsuits.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/softsuits.yml
index ce9f515024..9049d31457 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/softsuits.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/softsuits.yml
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 
 #Syndicate EVA
 - type: entity
-  parent: ClothingOuterEVASuitBase
+  parent: [ ClothingOuterEVASuitBase, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: ClothingOuterHardsuitSyndicate # TODO: rename to ClothingOuterEVASuitSyndicate
   name: syndicate vacsuit
   description: "Has a tag on the back that reads: 'Totally not property of an enemy corporation, honest!'"
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Consumable/Food/produce.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Consumable/Food/produce.yml
index 56698872f8..1e93c1e8c2 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Consumable/Food/produce.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Consumable/Food/produce.yml
@@ -1779,7 +1779,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: gatfruit
-  parent: FoodProduceBase
+  parent: [ FoodProduceBase, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: FoodGatfruit
   description: A delicious, gun-shaped fruit with a thick wooden stem.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/encryption_keys.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/encryption_keys.yml
index f6cf90d813..6b71e5f933 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/encryption_keys.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/encryption_keys.yml
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
       - EncryptionKeySyndie
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [EncryptionKey, BaseSyndicateContraband]
+  parent: [ EncryptionKey, BaseScienceContraband ]
   id: EncryptionKeyBinary
   name: binary translator key
   description: An encryption key that translates binary signals used by silicons.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/radio.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/radio.yml
index 67e4597f0b..497fddda2e 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/radio.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/radio.yml
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 - type: entity
   name: security radio
   description: A handy security radio.
-  parent: RadioHandheld
+  parent: [ RadioHandheld, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RadioHandheldSecurity
   components:
   - type: RadioMicrophone
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/darts.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/darts.yml
index 42574b4154..d744792c0a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/darts.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/darts.yml
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
         acts: [ "Destruction" ]
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: [ BaseItem, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: HypoDartBox
   name: hypodart box
   suffix: HypoDart
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/pai.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/pai.yml
index 6b31fdbd49..55b2356fc6 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/pai.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/pai.yml
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
         Blunt: 3
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: PersonalAI
+  parent: [ PersonalAI, BaseSyndicateContraband]
   id: SyndicatePersonalAI
   name: syndicate personal ai device
   description: Your Syndicate pal who's fun to be with!
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/toys.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/toys.yml
index 591eecbec8..013d4c7607 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/toys.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Fun/toys.yml
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@
         shader: unshaded
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: BasePlushie
+  parent: [ BasePlushie, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: PlushieNuke
   name: nukie plushie
   description: A stuffed toy that resembles a syndicate nuclear operative. The tag claims operatives to be purely fictitious.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/briefcases.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/briefcases.yml
index ec95c5105d..b9c84f1363 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/briefcases.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/briefcases.yml
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
     sprite: Objects/Storage/Briefcases/briefcase_brown.rsi
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [BriefcaseBrown, BaseSyndicateContraband]
+  parent: BriefcaseBrown
   id: BriefcaseSyndie
   suffix: Syndicate, Empty
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/implanters.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/implanters.yml
index 8fe76caefe..0bab711da4 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/implanters.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/implanters.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   name: implanter
   description: A syringe exclusively designed for the injection and extraction of subdermal implants.
   id: BaseImplanter
-  parent: [BaseItem, BaseRestrictedContraband]
+  parent: BaseItem
   abstract: true
   components:
     - type: ItemSlots
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
 - type: entity
   id: TrackingImplanter
   name: tracking implanter
-  parent: BaseImplantOnlyImplanter
+  parent: [ BaseImplantOnlyImplanter, BaseRestrictedContraband]
   components:
     - type: Implanter
       implant: TrackingImplant
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@
 - type: entity
   id: MindShieldImplanter
   name: mindshield implanter
-  parent: BaseImplantOnlyImplanter
+  parent: [ BaseImplantOnlyImplanter, BaseSecurityCommandContraband]
   components:
     - type: Implanter
       implant: MindShieldImplant
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
index 69c5e35b22..e269b9bd5e 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: riot shield
-  parent: BaseShield
+  parent: [ BaseShield, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RiotShield
   description: A large tower shield. Good for controlling crowds.
   components:
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: riot laser shield
-  parent: BaseShield
+  parent: [ BaseShield, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RiotLaserShield
   description: A riot shield built for withstanding lasers, but not much else.
   components:
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: riot bullet shield
-  parent: BaseShield
+  parent: [ BaseShield, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RiotBulletShield
   description: A ballistic riot shield built for withstanding bullets, but not much else.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Specific/Medical/hypospray.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Specific/Medical/hypospray.yml
index c34d7ee606..9518a48528 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Specific/Medical/hypospray.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Specific/Medical/hypospray.yml
@@ -532,7 +532,7 @@
     handle: false # don't want the sound to stop the self-inject from triggering
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: [ BaseItem, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: HypopenBox
   name: hypopen box
   description: A small box containing a hypopen. Packaging disintegrates when opened, leaving no evidence behind.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lantern.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lantern.yml
index 801755a777..89101e34ff 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lantern.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lantern.yml
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
       - Flashlight
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: [Lantern, BaseSyndicateContraband]
+  parent: Lantern
   id: LanternFlash
   suffix: Flash
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/tools.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/tools.yml
index b84f38d0f6..09896f2e22 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/tools.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/tools.yml
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   id: RCD
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: [ BaseItem, BaseEngineeringContraband ]
   name: RCD
   description: The rapid construction device can be used to quickly place and remove various station structures and fixtures. Requires compressed matter to function.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Battery/battery_guns.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Battery/battery_guns.yml
index d97eb32e54..eda3eca73f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Battery/battery_guns.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Battery/battery_guns.yml
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: svalinn laser pistol
-  parent: BaseWeaponPowerCellSmall
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponPowerCellSmall, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: WeaponLaserSvalinn
   description: A cheap and widely used laser pistol.
   components:
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: retro laser blaster
-  parent: BaseWeaponBatterySmall
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponBatterySmall, BaseMajorContraband ]
   id: WeaponLaserGun
   description: A weapon using light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation. Bad design choices have lead to this model having subpar cooling capabilities. # WD EDIT
   components:
@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: laser rifle
-  parent: [BaseWeaponBattery, BaseGunWieldable, BaseWeaponOverheatLamp] # WD EDIT: Overheat
+  parent: [BaseWeaponBattery, BaseGunWieldable, BaseRestrictedContraband, BaseWeaponOverheatLamp] # WD EDIT: Overheat
   id: WeaponLaserCarbine
   description: Favoured by Nanotrasen Security for being cheap and easy to use.
   components:
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@
     fireCost: 100
   # WD EDIT END
   - type: Battery
-  # WD EDIT START
+    # WD EDIT START
     maxCharge: 3000
     startingCharge: 3000
   - type: GunOverheat # WWDP
@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: laser cannon
-  parent: [BaseWeaponBattery, BaseGunWieldable]
+  parent: [BaseWeaponBattery, BaseGunWieldable, BaseRestrictedContraband]
   id: WeaponLaserCannon
   description: A heavy duty, high powered laser weapon.
   components:
@@ -1013,7 +1013,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: advanced laser pistol
-  parent: [BaseWeaponBatterySmall, BaseWeaponOverheatLamp] # wwdp edit - overheat
+  parent: [BaseWeaponBatterySmall, BaseRestrictedContraband, BaseWeaponOverheatLamp] # wwdp edit - overheat
   id: WeaponAdvancedLaser
   description: An experimental high-energy laser pistol with a self-charging nuclear battery.
   components:
@@ -1193,7 +1193,7 @@
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - HighRiskItem
-#   - type: GunRequiresWield - WD EDIT
+  #   - type: GunRequiresWield - WD EDIT
   - type: Battery
     maxCharge: 1210 # WD EDIT: 1210 -> 1820
     startingCharge: 1210 # WD EDIT: 1210 -> 1820
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
index f18262a98f..357bc077ed 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 - type: entity
   name: minigun
   id: WeaponMinigun
-  parent: BaseWeaponHeavyMachineGun
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponHeavyMachineGun, BaseMajorContraband ]
   description: Vzzzzzt! Rahrahrahrah! Vrrrrr! Uses .10 rifle ammo.
   components:
   - type: Sprite
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
index 86ef2fa910..53f3ff1d1c 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: RPG-7
-  parent: BaseWeaponLauncher
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponLauncher, BaseMajorContraband ]
   id: WeaponLauncherRocket
   description: A modified ancient rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
index 1a2db52a66..5f30ed4890 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: echis
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: [ BaseItem, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: WeaponPistolEchis
   description: A viper for use by cyborgs. Creates .35 ammo on the fly from an internal ammo fabricator, which slowly self-charges.
   components:
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: cobra
-  parent: BaseWeaponPistol
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponPistol, BaseSyndicateContraband ]
   id: WeaponPistolCobra
   description: A rugged, robust operator handgun with inbuilt silencer. Uses .25 caseless ammo.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Revolvers/revolvers.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Revolvers/revolvers.yml
index a3b2819586..71b064ebd4 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Revolvers/revolvers.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Revolvers/revolvers.yml
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: Deckard
-  parent: [BaseWeaponRevolver, BaseRestrictedContraband]
+  parent: [BaseWeaponRevolver, BaseSecurityCommandContraband]
   id: WeaponRevolverDeckard
   description: A rare, custom-built revolver. Use when there is no time for Voight-Kampff test. Uses .45 magnum ammo.
   components:
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: Mateba
-  parent: [BaseWeaponRevolver, BaseMinorContraband]
+  parent: [BaseWeaponRevolver, BaseMajorContraband]
   id: WeaponRevolverMateba
   description: A distinctive revolver of an ancient Sol' design that was once seen as a rare collectible. It is in common manufacture by many companies in the Biesel Republic. Uses .45 magnum ammo.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
index 44f876f545..c815c019d2 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: Atreides
-  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseMinorContraband, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
+  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseMajorContraband, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
   id: WeaponSubMachineGunAtreides
   description: Pla-ket-ket-ket-ket! Uses .35 auto ammo.
   components:
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: Drozd
-  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
+  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseRestrictedContraband, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
   id: WeaponSubMachineGunDrozd
   description: An excellent fully automatic Heavy SMG.
   components:
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: WT550
-  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
+  parent: [BaseWeaponSubMachineGun, BaseRestrictedContraband, BaseGunWieldable] # WD EDIT: BaseGunWieldable
   id: WeaponSubMachineGunWt550
   description: An excellent SMG, produced by NanoTrasen's Small Arms Division. Uses .35 auto ammo.
   components:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/mining.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/mining.yml
index b4cb09e539..fc35ee1eef 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/mining.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/mining.yml
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
         Slash: 11
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: BaseWeaponCrusher
+  parent: [ BaseWeaponCrusher, BaseSecurityCargoContraband]
   id: WeaponCrusherDagger
   name: crusher dagger
   description: A scaled down version of a proto-kinetic crusher. Uses kinetic energy to vibrate the blade at high speeds.
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@
 
 # Like a crusher... but better
 - type: entity
-  parent: WeaponCrusher
+  parent: [ WeaponCrusher, BaseSecurityCargoContraband]
   id: WeaponCrusherGlaive
   name: crusher glaive
   description: An early design of the proto-kinetic accelerator, in glaive form.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Throwable/grenades.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Throwable/grenades.yml
index 8fa4484303..347b48cb1a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Throwable/grenades.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Throwable/grenades.yml
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 - type: entity
   name: flashbang
   description: Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
-  parent: GrenadeBase
+  parent: [ GrenadeBase, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: GrenadeFlashBang
   components:
   - type: Sprite
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@
       path: /Audio/Effects/hallelujah.ogg
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: GrenadeBase
+  parent: [ GrenadeBase, BaseMinorContraband ]
   id: SmokeGrenade
   name: smoke grenade
   description: A tactical grenade that releases a large, long-lasting cloud of smoke when used.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/base_contraband.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/base_contraband.yml
index 051c04b6e2..84783ccf7d 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/base_contraband.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/base_contraband.yml
@@ -18,6 +18,15 @@
     # according to space law no dept is authorized to have
     allowedDepartments: null
 
+# major contraband, for things like guns or weaponry that don't belong to any department and aren't syndicate specific
+- type: entity
+  id: BaseMajorContraband
+  abstract: true
+  components:
+  - type: Contraband
+    severity: Major
+    allowedDepartments: null
+
 # minor contraband by default restricted to security only
 - type: entity
   id: BaseRestrictedContraband
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Storage/Crates/crates.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Storage/Crates/crates.yml
index 57c105bb82..f90845696f 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Storage/Crates/crates.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Storage/Crates/crates.yml
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@
 # Secure Crates
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: CrateBaseSecure
+  parent: [ CrateBaseSecure, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: CrateSecgear
   name: secgear crate
   components:
@@ -221,12 +221,12 @@
   id: CrateChemistrySecure
   name: secure chemistry crate
   components:
-    - type: Icon
-      sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/chemcrate_secure.rsi
-    - type: Sprite
-      sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/chemcrate_secure.rsi
-    - type: AccessReader
-      access: [["Chemistry"]]
+  - type: Icon
+    sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/chemcrate_secure.rsi
+  - type: Sprite
+    sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/chemcrate_secure.rsi
+  - type: AccessReader
+    access: [["Chemistry"]]
 
 - type: entity
   parent: CrateBaseSecure
@@ -279,10 +279,10 @@
   id: CrateSecure
   name: secure crate
   components:
-    - type: Icon
-      sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/secure.rsi
-    - type: Sprite
-      sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/secure.rsi
+  - type: Icon
+    sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/secure.rsi
+  - type: Sprite
+    sprite: Structures/Storage/Crates/secure.rsi
 
 - type: entity
   parent: CrateBaseSecure
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@
     access: [["Armory"]]
 
 - type: entity
-  parent: CrateBaseSecureReinforced
+  parent: [ CrateBaseSecureReinforced, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   suffix: Armory, Secure, Reinforced
   id: CrateContrabandStorageSecure
   name: contraband storage crate
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/contraband_severities.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/contraband_severities.yml
index aad9916b25..54f5cd62ef 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/contraband_severities.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/contraband_severities.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@
   id: Minor
   examineText: contraband-examine-text-Minor
 
+# Dangerous fucking shit that doesn't belong to CyberSun or NanoTrasen, RPGs, retro laser blasters, unholy things
+- type: contrabandSeverity
+  id: Major
+  examineText: contraband-examine-text-Major
+
 # Having this without a good reason might get you yelled at by security. (spears, shivs, etc).
 # or, Having this as a regular crew member, not the department it was made for, is considered theft IC. (rcd, sec gear, etc)
 - type: contrabandSeverity