diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/security.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/security.yml
index f127e3708b2..3c1d812b333 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/security.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/security.yml
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@
       - id: ClothingHeadHelmetBasic
       - id: ClothingHeadHelmetInsulated # Nyanotrasen - Insulative headgear
         prob: 0.4
-      - id: ClothingOuterArmorBasic
+      - id: ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasic replaced in favour of plate carrier and stabproof vest
+      - id: ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest
       - id: ClothingBeltSecurityFilled
       - id: Flash
         prob: 0.5
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/service.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/service.yml
index e86c09de2ae..e75303c8d7e 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/service.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/service.yml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
   components:
   - type: StorageFill
     contents:
-      - id: ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim
+      - id: ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim replaced in favour of stabproof vest
       - id: WeaponShotgunDoubleBarreledRubber
       - id: DrinkShaker
       - id: ClothingEyesHudBeer
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/wardrobe_job.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/wardrobe_job.yml
index a44ec69a8e9..db81b4577d6 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/wardrobe_job.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/Fills/Lockers/wardrobe_job.yml
@@ -160,7 +160,8 @@
        - id: ClothingShoesBootsJack
        - id: ClothingEyesGlassesSecurity
        - id: ClothingHeadHelmetBasic
-       - id: ClothingOuterArmorBasic
+       - id: ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasic replaced in favour of plate carrier and stabproof vest
+       - id: ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest
        - id: ClothingUniformJumpskirtSec
 
  - type: entity
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/bardrobe.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/bardrobe.yml
index 1e42faff3e4..539a0a68fee 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/bardrobe.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/bardrobe.yml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     ClothingUniformJumpskirtBartender: 2
     ClothingUniformJumpsuitBartenderPurple: 2
     ClothingShoesColorBlack: 2
-    ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim: 2
+    ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest: 2 # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim replaced in favour of stabproof vest
     ClothingOuterVest: 2
     ClothingBeltBandolier: 2
     ClothingEyesGlassesSunglasses: 2
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/sec.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/sec.yml
index c6ce01d127d..b2044179f22 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/sec.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/sec.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@
     RiotBulletShield: 2
     ClothingHeadHelmetInsulated: 2 # Nyanotrasen - Insulative headgear
     ClothingHeadCage: 2 # Nyanotrasen - Insulative headgear
+    ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier: 2 # DeltaV - moved body armour from SecDrobe to SecTech
+    ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest: 2 
+    ClothingHeadHelmetBasic: 2 # DeltaV - added helmets to the SecTech. Another line of defense between the tide and your grey matter.
   # security officers need to follow a diet regimen!
   contrabandInventory:
     FoodDonutHomer: 12
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/secdrobe.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/secdrobe.yml
index 59e6d62ac65..04f566b3b0a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/secdrobe.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Catalog/VendingMachines/Inventories/secdrobe.yml
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
     ClothingUniformJumpsuitSecBlue: 3
     ClothingHeadsetSecurity: 3
     ClothingOuterWinterSec: 2
-    ClothingOuterArmorBasic: 2
-    ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim: 2 
+    ClothingOuterCoatGreatcoat: 2 # DeltaV - added greatcoats to SecDrobe. Surplus, reminds the officers of the good times.
+##    ClothingOuterArmorBasic: 2 # DeltaV - moved body armour from SecDrobe to SecTech
+##    ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim: 2 
     ClothingEyesBlindfold: 1
     ClothingShoesBootsCombat: 1
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a57d550ef4b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/armor.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+#Basic armor vest replacement
+- type: entity
+  parent: ClothingOuterBaseMedium
+  id: ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier
+  name: plate carrier
+  description: A large and bulky carrier featuring steel plates that offer decent protection against gunfire.
+  components:
+  - type: Sprite
+    sprite: DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi
+  - type: Clothing
+    sprite: DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi
+  - type: Armor # Good against gunshots, decent against everything else. Balanced by reduced movement speed.
+    modifiers:
+      coefficients:
+        Blunt: 0.80
+        Slash: 0.80
+        Piercing: 0.50
+        Heat: 0.80
+  - type: ClothingSpeedModifier
+    walkModifier: 0.90
+    sprintModifier: 0.8
+  - type: ExplosionResistance # More protective against explosives than you think. Helps in preventing all those vital organs from jiggling around o.o
+    damageCoefficient: 0.70
+
+#Alternate / slim basic armor vest replacement
+- type: entity
+  parent: ClothingOuterBaseMedium
+  id: ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest
+  name: durathread vest
+  description: A tight-fitting and sturdy armor vest, reinforced with durathread weave to protect against sharp objects and blunt force trauma.
+  components:
+  - type: Sprite
+    sprite: DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi
+  - type: Clothing
+    sprite: DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi
+  - type: Armor # Good against stabs and knocks, offers minimal protection from gunshots and lasfire.
+    modifiers:
+      coefficients:
+        Blunt: 0.60
+        Slash: 0.60
+        Piercing: 0.90
+        Heat: 0.90
+  - type: ExplosionResistance # Better than nothing against a blast or shockwave.
+    damageCoefficient: 0.90
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/coats.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/coats.yml
index 66299a63c74..93b17ad4c37 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/coats.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/DeltaV/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/coats.yml
@@ -65,12 +65,12 @@
     sprite: DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Coats/greatcoat.rsi
   - type: TemperatureProtection
     coefficient: 0.1
-  - type: Armor
+  - type: Armor # MAKE SURE THE STATS ALIGN WITH SEC WINTER COAT!!!
     modifiers:
       coefficients:
-        Blunt: 0.9
-        Slash: 0.9
-        Piercing: 0.6
+        Blunt: 0.85
+        Slash: 0.85
+        Piercing: 0.85
         Heat: 0.75
 
 - type: entity
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/wintercoats.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/wintercoats.yml
index 6fd41ab6f6c..43ea9eaba66 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/wintercoats.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/OuterClothing/wintercoats.yml
@@ -81,6 +81,13 @@
     sprite: Clothing/OuterClothing/WinterCoats/coatcap.rsi
   - type: ToggleableClothing
     clothingPrototype: ClothingHeadHatHoodWinterCaptain
+  - type: Armor # DeltaV - adds resists to coat, same as security winter coat. Still better than nothing, but nowhere as good as a carapace
+    modifiers:
+      coefficients:
+        Blunt: 0.85
+        Slash: 0.85
+        Piercing: 0.85
+        Heat: 0.75
 
 - type: entity
   parent: ClothingOuterWinterCoatToggleable
@@ -392,6 +399,13 @@
     sprite: Clothing/OuterClothing/WinterCoats/coatsec.rsi
   - type: ToggleableClothing
     clothingPrototype: ClothingHeadHatHoodWinterSec
+  - type: Armor # DeltaV - adds resists to coat
+    modifiers:
+      coefficients:
+        Blunt: 0.85
+        Slash: 0.85
+        Piercing: 0.85 # DeltaV - not as resistant as pre-rebase, but still better than nothing
+        Heat: 0.75
 
 - type: entity
   parent: ClothingOuterWinterCoatToggleable
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Procedural/salvage_rewards.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Procedural/salvage_rewards.yml
index 763ae8bd4e1..f5080069fb4 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Procedural/salvage_rewards.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Procedural/salvage_rewards.yml
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
     MakeshiftShield: 0.25
     # rare armor
     ClothingHeadHelmetSwat: 0.25
-    ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim: 0.25
+    ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier: 0.25 # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasicSlim replaced in favour of plate carrier
     # rare weapons
     WeaponMakeshiftLaser: 0.1
     # money
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_cadet.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_cadet.yml
index dc5e1eda7ed..033adf5c5da 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_cadet.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_cadet.yml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
     jumpsuit: ClothingUniformJumpsuitColorRed
     back: ClothingBackpackSecurityFilled
     shoes: ClothingShoesBootsCombatFilled
-    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorBasic
+    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorDuraVest # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasic replaced in favour of stab vest. Sucks to suck, cadets
     id: SecurityCadetPDA
     ears: ClothingHeadsetSecurity
 #    pocket1: WeaponPistolMk58Nonlethal # DeltaV - Security Cadet doesn't spawn with a gun
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_officer.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_officer.yml
index 40a80c4b1a4..8c90788e8a0 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_officer.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/security_officer.yml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     shoes: ClothingShoesBootsCombatFilled
     eyes: ClothingEyesGlassesSecurity
     head: ClothingHeadHelmetBasic
-    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorBasic
+    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasic replaced in favour of plate carrier
     id: SecurityPDA
     ears: ClothingHeadsetSecurity
     belt: ClothingBeltSecurityFilled
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/senior_officer.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/senior_officer.yml
index cfe07d4b64f..dc92981f205 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/senior_officer.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Roles/Jobs/Security/senior_officer.yml
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
     shoes: ClothingShoesBootsCombatFilled
     eyes: ClothingEyesGlassesSecurity
     head: ClothingHeadHatBeret
-    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorBasic
+    outerClothing: ClothingOuterArmorPlateCarrier # DeltaV - ClothingOuterArmorBasic replaced in favour of plate carrier
     id: SeniorOfficerPDA
     ears: ClothingHeadsetSecurity
     belt: ClothingBeltSecurityFilled
diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/equipped-OUTERCLOTHING.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/equipped-OUTERCLOTHING.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e9e7b85c157
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/icon.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/icon.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..8308a990ba3
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/inhand-left.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/inhand-left.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..25d2e0a25e9
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/inhand-right.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/inhand-right.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..96af6670c7f
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/meta.json b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/meta.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1253f8b4e63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/duravest.rsi/meta.json
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+{
+  "version": 1,
+  "license": "CC0-1.0",
+  "copyright": "Original work by TJohnson.",
+  "size": {
+    "x": 32,
+    "y": 32
+  },
+  "states": [
+    {
+      "name": "icon"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "equipped-OUTERCLOTHING",
+      "directions": 4
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "inhand-left",
+      "directions": 4
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "inhand-right",
+      "directions": 4
+    }
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/equipped-OUTERCLOTHING.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/equipped-OUTERCLOTHING.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..510e28624f8
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/icon.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/icon.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..20b61f12ab2
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/inhand-left.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/inhand-left.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..89f8fe5ca2f
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/inhand-right.png b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/inhand-right.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..0af766ef965
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diff --git a/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/meta.json b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/meta.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1253f8b4e63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Textures/DeltaV/Clothing/OuterClothing/Armor/platecarrier.rsi/meta.json
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+{
+  "version": 1,
+  "license": "CC0-1.0",
+  "copyright": "Original work by TJohnson.",
+  "size": {
+    "x": 32,
+    "y": 32
+  },
+  "states": [
+    {
+      "name": "icon"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "equipped-OUTERCLOTHING",
+      "directions": 4
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "inhand-left",
+      "directions": 4
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "inhand-right",
+      "directions": 4
+    }
+  ]
+}