Rewrites all species info in character menu to be lore accurate and up-to-date!

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/_species.dm

@@ -2727,7 +2727,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "band-aid",
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Brutal Weakness",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] are weak to brute damage.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] are weak to bruising and brute damage.",
 		))
 
 	if(brutemod < 1)
@@ -2752,7 +2752,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "shield-alt",
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Fire Resilience",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] are resilient to flames, and burn damage.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] are resilient to fire and burn damage.",
 		))
 
 	// Shock damage
@@ -2810,7 +2810,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 	if(heatmod < 1/* || bodytemp_heat_damage_limit > BODYTEMP_HEAT_DAMAGE_LIMIT*/)
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "thermometer-empty",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "thermometer-full",
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Heat Resilience",
 			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] are resilient to hotter environments.",
 		))
@@ -2847,7 +2847,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "tint-slash",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Bloodletted",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Bloodless",
 			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] do not have blood.",
 		))
 
@@ -2897,22 +2897,22 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 	if(TRAIT_POWERHUNGRY in inherent_traits)
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEUTRAL_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "charging-station", //would prefer battery-bolt, but it doesn't show up
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "battery-4", //would prefer battery-bolt, but it doesn't show up
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Power-Hungry",
 			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] run off electricity rather than food.",
 		))
 	if(TRAIT_EASYDISMEMBER in inherent_traits)
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-times",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-minus",
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Limbs Easily Dismembered",
 			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] limbs are not secured well, and as such they are easily dismembered.",
 		))
 
 	if(TRAIT_EASILY_WOUNDED in inherent_traits)
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-times",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-injured",
 			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Easily Wounded",
 			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] skin is very weak and fragile. They are much easier to apply serious wounds to.",
 		))
@@ -2936,7 +2936,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 /datum/species/proc/create_pref_biotypes_perks()
 	var/list/to_add = list()
 
-	if(inherent_biotypes & MOB_UNDEAD)
+	if((inherent_biotypes & MOB_UNDEAD) && (TRAIT_NOBREATH in inherent_traits)) // We check NOBREATH so plasmamen don't get this
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "skull",
@@ -2954,6 +2954,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 				However, this gives [plural_form] the ability to do self-maintenance with just simple tools.",
 		))
 
+	if(DIGITIGRADE in species_traits) // Intentionally vague as preterni have DIGITIGRADE, feel free to change this when that changes
+		to_add += list(list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "shoe-prints",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Nonstandard Limbs",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "[plural_form] have oddly shaped legs, and cannot fit into most standard footwear. Footwraps may be worn instead.",
+		))
+
 	return to_add
 
 /**
@@ -2980,9 +2988,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 	if(length(bonus_languages))
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "comment",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Native Speaker",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Alongside [initial(common_language.name)], [plural_form] gain the ability to speak [english_list(bonus_languages)].",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "book",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "[english_list(bonus_languages)] Fluency",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Alongside [initial(common_language.name)], [plural_form] can speak and understand [english_list(bonus_languages)].",
 		))
 
 	qdel(temp_holder)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/IPC.dm

@@ -139,7 +139,44 @@
 /datum/species/ipc/create_pref_unique_perks()
 	var/list/to_add = list()
 
-	// TODO
+	to_add += list(
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "brain",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Rerouted Consciousnes",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "IPCs have positronic brains located in their chest rather than their head. \
+								They can survive decapitation, but revival needs special reactivation surgery done on the brain.",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "wrench",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Working Machine",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "IPCs are manufactured to be quick and cheap workers. \
+								They use tools and items faster than most races.",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEUTRAL_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "robot",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Automata",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "IPCs are completely inorganic. \
+								They boast complete immunity to toxins, cell damage, disease, husking, and have no need to breathe. \
+								Their \"organs\" will not heal naturally however, and must be replaced if damaged.",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "trash-alt",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Random Access Memories", // RIP daft punk
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "IPCs hold all recent memories in their RAM chips, which wipe automatically on death. \
+								An IPC will never remember when or how it died, regardless of how long it's been dead."
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "dna",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Missing Sequence",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "IPCs have no DNA or genetic sequence. \
+								They can't be affected by genetic mutations, nor be cloned.",
+		),
+	)
 
 	return to_add
 

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/ethereal.dm

@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@
 	return features
 
 /datum/species/ethereal/get_species_description()
-	return "Ethereals are one of the two other spacefaring species encountered by the SIC. Strange slime-based humanoids that emit light based on their \
+	return "Ethereals are one of the two other spacefaring species encountered by the SIC. Strange humanoids comprised of crystal and stardust that emit light based on their \
 		general health, ethereals are also well-known for their general benevolence and naivety. While not common within SIC space, they are still \
 		a relatively accepted species in its borders."
 
@@ -358,21 +358,43 @@
 	to_add += list(
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "lightbulb",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Disco Ball",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals passively generate their own light.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "sun", // May or may not be worse than lightbulb idk
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Living Star",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals are naturally bioluminescent, emitting a constant source of light from their bodies. \
+								The brightness of this light changes based on their energy level and health.",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "heart-circle-bolt",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Crystal Core",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals have strange crystalline hearts that never decompose, and form a regenerative chrysalis around them 5 minutes after death. \
+								Reviving through this intense process leaves crystal growths in and around the brain, leaving the host with permanent brain trauma.",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "arrows-to-eye",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Telescopic Orbits", // Literally the best thing you could call this
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals have a wider field of vision, letting them see one tile further in all directions. \
+								(Things may look slightly smaller because of this).",
+		),
+		list(
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "lungs",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Respirative Electrolysis",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals have a network of conductive chambers in their lungs that convert any inhaled water vapor into hydrogen and oxygen.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEUTRAL_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "bolt",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Energy-Sponge",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals can gain charge when absorbing certain kinds of energy or radiation.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Bioelectric",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals can gain charge when absorbing certain kinds of energy or radiation. \
+								Storing too much energy may lead to a violent electrical discharge.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "biohazard",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Starving Artist",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals take toxin damage while starving.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "battery-quarter",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Fizzling Hunger",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ethereals fizzle out without enough energy to fuel them, taking toxin damage until death.",
 		),
 	)
 

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/humans.dm

@@ -140,18 +140,19 @@
 	if(CONFIG_GET(number/default_laws) == 0) // Default lawset is set to Asimov
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "robot",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Asimov Superiority",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "The AI and their cyborgs are, by default, subservient only \
-				to humans. As a human, silicons are required to both protect and obey you.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "terminal",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Asimov Priority",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "The AI and their cyborgs are, by default, subservient only to humans. \
+								As a human, silicons are required to both protect and obey you.",
 		))
 
 	if(CONFIG_GET(flag/enforce_human_authority))
 		to_add += list(list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "bullhorn",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Chain of Command",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Nanotrasen only recognizes humans for Captain and Head of Personel. In addition to this, humans get more than other species.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "star-half-alt",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Nanotrasen's Trusted",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Humans are the only race Nanotrasen trusts to run their stations and bear the rank of Captain. \
+								Per company policy, they may also work as any and all Heads of Staff without restrictions.",
 		))
 
 	return to_add

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/lizardpeople.dm

@@ -173,10 +173,19 @@
 
 	to_add += list(list(
 		SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEUTRAL_PERK,
-		SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "thermometer-empty",
-		SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Cold-blooded",
-		SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Lizardpeople have difficulty regulating their body temperature, they're not quite as affected by the temperature itself though.",
-	))
+		SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "thermometer-half",
+		SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Cold-Blooded",
+		SPECUES_PERK_DESC = "Vuulen are cold-blooded, and have evolved to withstand extreme temperatures for longer than most. \
+							They're also affected by temperature psychologically, becoming more awake and alert in heat, but grow tired and drowsy in the cold.",
+		),
+		list(
+		SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEUTRAL_PERK,
+		SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "commenting",
+		SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Reptilian Ssspeech",
+		SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Vuulen have a forked tongue, similar to that of a snake. \
+							They have a tendency to hisss when ssspeaking.",
+		),
+	)
 
 	return to_add
 

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm

@@ -111,28 +111,28 @@
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
 			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "feather-alt",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Precious Wings",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Moths can fly in pressurized, zero-g environments and safely land short falls using their wings.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Flutter-Wings",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ex'hau naturally have large, delicate wings. They can fly in pressurized, zero-g environments and safely land \
+								short falls using them. Take care however, as they're easily burnt off.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "tshirt",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Meal Plan",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Moths can eat clothes for nourishment.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "scroll",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Silky Sustenance",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ex'hau are able to feed off proteins found in most fabrics, letting them eat cloth and most clothing for nourishment.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "fire",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Ablazed Wings",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Moth wings are fragile, and can be easily burnt off.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "fa-solid fa-eye",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Nocturnal Eyes",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ex'hau have very sensitive eyes. Welding may need more than one layer of protection, \
+				and sunglasses won't shield them from flashes.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "sun",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Bright Lights",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Moths need an extra layer of flash protection to protect \
-				themselves, such as against security officers or when welding. Welding \
-				masks will work.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "mosquito",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Fluffy Pests",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Ex'hau are very similar to insects genetically, and are hurt much more by fly swatters and insecticides.",
 		),
 	)
 

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/plasmamen.dm

@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@
 	return BUTT_SPRITE_PLASMA
 
 /datum/species/plasmaman/get_species_description()
-	return "Reanimated skeletons of those who died in plasma fires, plasmamen are the first alien sapient beings to be \
+	return "Reanimated skeletons of those who died in plasma fires, plasmamen were the first sapient alien beings to be \
 		discovered, even though they're mainly former humans. While horrifying, most manage to return to their previous position in society before their transformation."
 
 /datum/species/plasmaman/get_species_lore()
@@ -247,47 +247,52 @@
 	to_add += list(
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-shield",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Protected",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen are immune to radiation, poisons, and most diseases.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "user-astronaut",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "The Suit",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen begin wearing an airtight envirosuit, which they are dependant on to stay alive. \
+								Their envirohelm is also space-worthy, provides welding protection, and has a built-in headlamp.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "bone",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Wound Resistance",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen have higher tolerance for damage that would wound others.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "skull",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Hazard-Born",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen are reborn in the plasmafires they died in. \
+								They're completely immune to husking, starving, the cold, and most diseases.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "wind",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Plasma Healing",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen can heal wounds by consuming plasma.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "bone",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Bones of Steel",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen have tough bones infused with solid plasma. \
+								They only suffer fracture wounds, and are generally harder to wound.",
 		),
 		list(
-			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_POSITIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "hard-hat",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Protective Helmet",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen's helmets provide them shielding from the flashes of welding, as well as an inbuilt flashlight.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "fire",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Phlogiston",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen have a makeup of solid, volatile plasma. \
+								Exposure to oxygen gas will ignite this plasma, instantly setting them ablaze.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "fire",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Living Torch",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen instantly ignite when their body makes contact with oxygen.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "lungs",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Baroxuldium Breath",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen can breathe plasma gas safely, but oxygen is highly toxic. \
+								They receive a tank that can last most of the shift on arrival, and have a spare in their emergency box",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "wind",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Plasma Breathing",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen must breathe plasma to survive. You receive a tank when you arrive.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "heart-circle-exclamation",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Heartless Husks",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen, since their violent rebirth, do not have hearts. \
+								Combined with how they react to oxygen, surgery and revival may be difficult.",
 		),
 		list(
 			SPECIES_PERK_TYPE = SPECIES_NEGATIVE_PERK,
-			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "briefcase-medical",
-			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Complex Biology",
-			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmamen take specialized medical knowledge to be \
-				treated. Do not expect speedy revival, if you are lucky enough to get \
-				one at all.",
+			SPECIES_PERK_ICON = "dna",
+			SPECIES_PERK_NAME = "Charred Genome",
+			SPECIES_PERK_DESC = "Plasmaman DNA is too rigid and burnt to hold a genetic sequence, and can't be affect by genetic mutations at all. \
+								Despite this, they can still be cloned.",
 		),
 	)