From 97adf828ec0d901655e021aa034a6013242b8327 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Sun-Soaked <45698967+Sun-Soaked@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:14:25 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 1/5] new butchery system

---
 cev_eris.dme                                  |   1 +
 code/datums/components/butchering.dm          | 131 ++++++++++++++++++
 code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm         |  12 +-
 code/game/objects/items.dm                    |   2 +
 .../items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm     |   2 +
 code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm      |   3 +-
 .../living/carbon/superior_animal/defense.dm  |  25 +---
 .../giant_spider/giant_spider.dm              |   5 +-
 .../giant_spider/types/hunter.dm              |   6 +-
 .../giant_spider/types/nurse.dm               |   5 +-
 .../carbon/superior_animal/golem/golem.dm     |   3 +-
 .../carbon/superior_animal/roach/life.dm      |   4 +-
 .../carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm     |   4 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/benzin.dm     |   5 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm  |   5 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm     |   8 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm     |   7 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm     |  17 ++-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm    |   6 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm  |   2 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm    |   5 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm       |   8 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/toxic.dm      |   1 -
 .../carbon/superior_animal/stalker/stalker.dm |   3 +-
 .../carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm |   5 +-
 code/modules/mob/living/living.dm             |  12 ++
 code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm     |   9 ++
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm  |   3 +-
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm    |   5 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm |   3 +-
 .../simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm    |  26 ++--
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm   |   8 +-
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm    |   3 +-
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm |   3 +-
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm   |   6 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm |   4 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm   |   2 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm  |   5 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm  |   8 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mimic.dm |   1 -
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm  |  12 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree.dm  |   3 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm        |   2 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm |  21 ---
 .../reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat.dm    |  14 ++
 45 files changed, 310 insertions(+), 115 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 code/datums/components/butchering.dm

diff --git a/cev_eris.dme b/cev_eris.dme
index 7ce2e1a32fe..78fa0794e19 100644
--- a/cev_eris.dme
+++ b/cev_eris.dme
@@ -405,6 +405,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\autolathe\security.dm"
 #include "code\datums\autolathe\tools.dm"
 #include "code\datums\changelog\changelog.dm"
+#include "code\datums\components\butchering.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\_component.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\clothing_sanity_protection.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\fabric.dm"
diff --git a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..35ffc5d694f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+/datum/component/butchering
+	/// Whether or not this component can be used to butcher currently. Used to temporarily disable an existing butcher component for later
+	var/butchering_enabled = TRUE
+
+	/// Whether or not this component is compatible with blunt tools.
+	var/can_be_blunt = FALSE
+
+/datum/component/butchering/Initialize(
+	disabled = FALSE,
+	can_be_blunt = FALSE,
+)
+	if(disabled)
+		src.butchering_enabled = FALSE
+	src.can_be_blunt = can_be_blunt
+	if(isitem(parent))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_IATTACK, PROC_REF(onItemAttack))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_APPVAL, PROC_REF(onStatusChange))
+
+///datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(obj/item/source, mob/living/m, mob/living/user)
+///datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(atom/A, mob/living/user, params)
+///checks if we can butcher, and intercepts the attack chain if we successfully do so
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(atom/target, mob/living/user, params)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	var/obj/item/ourparent
+	if(isitem(parent))
+		ourparent = parent
+
+	if(!(user.a_intent == I_HURT))//are we on harm intent?
+		return
+
+	if(isliving(target))
+		var/mob/living/ourmob = target
+		if(ourmob.stat == DEAD && (ourmob.butcher_results)) //can we butcher it?
+			if(butchering_enabled && (can_be_blunt || ourparent.sharp))
+				INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(startButcher), ourparent, ourmob, user)
+				return TRUE //ends attack chain, so all we do is butcher
+	return
+
+///handles the use tool containing our butchering action. needed since signal_handler procs hate do afters
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/startButcher(obj/item/source, mob/living/meat, mob/living/user)
+	to_chat(user, span_notice("You begin to butcher \the [meat]..."))
+	if(source.use_tool(user, meat, WORKTIME_NORMAL, QUALITY_CUTTING, FAILCHANCE_NORMAL, required_stat = STAT_BIO))
+		on_butchering(user, meat, source)
+/**
+ * Handles a user butchering a target
+ *
+ * Arguments:
+ * - [butcher][/mob/living]: The mob doing the butchering
+ * - [meat][/mob/living]: The mob being butchered
+ */
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/on_butchering(mob/living/butcher, mob/living/meat, obj/item/source)
+	//our final items to spawn
+	var/list/butchered = list()
+	//did we fail to extract something?
+	var/mulched
+	var/turf/dropturf = get_turf(meat)
+	var/bio = butcher.stats.getStat(STAT_BIO)
+	//mult to success chance based on tool quality
+	var/toolpowr = 0.5
+
+	if(source.has_quality(QUALITY_CUTTING))//otherwise, we're working with something stupid like a glass shard or a beartrap(truly, advanced cutting tool)
+		toolpowr = round((source.get_tool_quality(QUALITY_CUTTING) / 10))
+
+	if(!meat.butcher_results)
+		log_runtime(" [meat.type] was butchered without any possible butcher results.")
+		meat.gib()
+
+	//for getting the dialogue hinting at relative power
+	var/msgpowr = toolpowr * (max((bio / 35), 0.25))
+	switch(msgpowr)
+		if(0 to 0.8)//go get an actual knife you gross-ass roundstart vagabond
+			butcher.visible_message(span_bolddanger("[butcher] can't get anywhere with this tool! Instead, they rip \the [meat] to shreds like an animal!"))
+		if(0.9 to 3.5)
+			butcher.visible_message(span_danger("[butcher] messily chops up \the [meat]!"))
+		if(3.6 to 6)
+			butcher.visible_message(span_danger("[butcher] carefully butchers \the [meat]."))
+		if(6.1 to 99)
+			butcher.visible_message(span_notice("[butcher] precisely dissects \the [meat]."))
+
+	// Chance of triggering an additional hazard effect when butchering an animal.
+	var/hazard_chance = 5
+	for(var/thing in meat.butcher_results)
+		var/obj/result = thing
+		//get the base percentage of awarding this result
+		var/difficulty = meat.butcher_results[result]
+		//takes difficulty and multiplies it by tool and bio stat to get final chance
+		var/trueprob = clamp((difficulty * toolpowr) * max((bio / 35), 0.25), 1, 100)
+		if(prob(trueprob))
+			butchered += result
+		else
+			mulched++
+			hazard_chance = hazard_chance + 10//chance of complications increases for each item you fail to harvest
+
+	if(mulched)
+		to_chat(butcher, span_warning("You [LAZYLEN(meat.butcher_results) <= mulched ? "completely destroyed all of" : "lost some of"] the meat from \the [meat]."))
+
+	if(LAZYLEN(butchered))
+		for(var/reward in butchered)
+			var/obj/item/ourmeat = new reward(dropturf)
+			ourmeat.name = "[meat.name] [ourmeat.name]"
+
+	//try to invoke a hazard effect on the butcher
+	if(meat.butchery_hazard && prob(hazard_chance))
+		butcher.visible_message(span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], [user]'s hand slips..."), span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], your hand slips..."))
+		meat.butchery_fail(butcher)
+
+	//let's finish up.
+	meat.drop_embedded()
+	meat.gib()
+	if(meat.client)//if a player just got hardgibbed, tattle
+		message_admins("[meat] ([key_name(meat)]) was butchered for meat by [butcher] ([key_name(butcher)]) [ADMIN_JMP(butcher)].")
+
+///Enables the butchering mechanic.
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/enable_butchering(datum/source)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	butchering_enabled = TRUE
+
+///Disables the butchering mechanic.
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/disable_butchering(datum/source)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	butchering_enabled = FALSE
+
+///signal check to see if our holder is still sharp, for variable butchering items. If not, shut down the component till sharpness comes back.
+/datum/component/butchering/proc/onStatusChange(atom/holder)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if(isitem(holder))
+		var/obj/item/itemholder = holder
+		if(!itemholder.sharp && !can_be_blunt)
+			disable_butchering()
+		else if(itemholder.sharp && butchering_enabled == FALSE)
+			enable_butchering()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm b/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
index ede77a8a344..e3c920aaada 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/kitchen/gibber.dm
@@ -186,17 +186,17 @@
 
 	var/meat_amount = occupant.mob_size / 2
 	var/meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
-	if(issuperioranimal(occupant))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/S = occupant
-		meat_type = S.meat_type
+	if(issuperioranimal(occupant) || isanimal(occupant))
+		if(occupant.butcher_results)//nab a meat from the occupant's butcher results. Otherwise use default meat
+			for(var/possiblemeat in occupant.butcher_results)
+				if(istype(possiblemeat, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat))
+					meat_type = possiblemeat
+					break
 	else if(iscarbon(occupant))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = occupant
 		meat_type = C.species.meat_type
 		if(occupant.stats.getPerk(PERK_SURVIVOR))
 			meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/pork
-	else if(isanimal(occupant))
-		var/mob/living/simple_animal/A = occupant
-		meat_type = A.meat_type
 
 	for(var/i in 1 to meat_amount)
 		var/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/new_meat = new meat_type(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index 5cb260454cb..1953bbbc933 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -162,6 +162,8 @@
 	if(chameleon_type)
 		verbs.Add(/obj/item/proc/set_chameleon_appearance)
 	tact_visual = new /obj/effect/effect/melee/alert
+	if(sharp && !isProjectile(src))//any item with sharpness on spawn gets butchering
+		AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, FALSE, FALSE)
 	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/Destroy(force)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
index 6fbf1edb226..dcaadd45fc1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
@@ -300,6 +300,8 @@
 		T.max_upgrades += tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_MAXUPGRADES]
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_SHARP])
 		T.sharp = tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_SHARP]
+		if(!T.GetComponent(/datum/component/butchering))
+			AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, FALSE, FALSE)
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_COLOR])
 		T.color = tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_COLOR]
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_ITEMFLAGPLUS])
diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
index d7e1b7e0e66..2adc05f0243 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects.dm
@@ -487,8 +487,7 @@
 	icon_dead = "holo4"
 	alpha = 127
 	icon_gib = null
-	meat_amount = 0
-	meat_type = null
+	butcher_results = null
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp/holodeck/New()
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/defense.dm
index 0bd682f968c..4a0e59aeeea 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/defense.dm
@@ -1,20 +1,3 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/proc/harvest(mob/user)
-	var/actual_meat_amount = max(1,(meat_amount/2))
-	if(meat_type && actual_meat_amount>0 && (stat == DEAD))
-		drop_embedded()
-		for(var/i=0;i<actual_meat_amount;i++)
-			var/obj/item/meat = new meat_type(get_turf(src))
-			meat.name = "[src.name] [meat.name]"
-		if(issmall(src))
-			user.visible_message(span_danger("[user] chops up \the [src]!"))
-			var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/blood_effect = new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/splatter(get_turf(src))
-			blood_effect.basecolor = bloodcolor
-			blood_effect.update_icon()
-			qdel(src)
-		else
-			user.visible_message(span_danger("[user] butchers \the [src] messily!"))
-			gib()
-
 /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/update_lying_buckled_and_verb_status()
 	..()
 
@@ -25,12 +8,8 @@
 	updatehealth()
 
 /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, params)
-	if (meat_type && (stat == DEAD) && (QUALITY_CUTTING in I.tool_qualities))
-		if (I.use_tool(user, src, WORKTIME_NORMAL, QUALITY_CUTTING, FAILCHANCE_NORMAL, required_stat = STAT_BIO))
-			harvest(user)
-	else
-		. = ..()
-		updatehealth()
+	. = ..()
+	updatehealth()
 
 /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/resolve_item_attack(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, hit_zone)
 	//mob.attackby -> item.attack -> mob.resolve_item_attack -> item.apply_hit_effect
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
index 51b9305ec5a..0b7729b0d4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
@@ -24,8 +24,9 @@
 	move_to_delay = 5
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 10
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider
-	meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35)
 	stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = 0
 
 	melee_damage_lower = 12
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
index a73dec49078..6ec310cdb0b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
 	melee_damage_upper = 20
 	poison_per_bite = 8
 	move_to_delay = 3
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter
-	meat_amount = 4
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35)
 	rarity_value = 75
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
index 499dc3d0a8e..3a3a75e6e08 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
@@ -16,9 +16,10 @@
 	poison_per_bite = 3
 	var/atom/cocoon_target
 	poison_type = "aranecolmin"
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35)
 	move_to_delay = 4
-	meat_amount = 3
 	rarity_value = 75
 	var/fed = 0
 	var/egg_inject_chance = 4
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/golem/golem.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/golem/golem.dm
index 5147003260b..ca820261e7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/golem/golem.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/golem/golem.dm
@@ -40,8 +40,7 @@
 	speak_chance = 5
 
 	see_in_dark = 10
-	meat_type = null
-	meat_amount = 0
+	butcher_results = null
 	stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = 0
 	wander = FALSE
 	viewRange = 8
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/life.dm
index 9505409d66d..1de59729bba 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/life.dm
@@ -91,12 +91,12 @@
 								// End message
 								src.visible_message(span_warning("\The [src] finishes eating \the [eat_target], leaving only bones."))
 								// Get fed
-								fed += rand(1,tasty.meat_amount)
+								fed += rand(1,LAZYLEN(tasty.butcher_results))
 								if (isroach(tasty))
 									var/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/cannibalism = tasty
 									fed += cannibalism.fed
 								if(istype(src, /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roachling))
-									if(tasty.meat_amount >= 6)// ate a fuhrer or kaiser
+									if(istype(tasty, /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/kaiser) || istype(tasty, /mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/fuhrer))// ate a fuhrer or kaiser
 										var/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roachling/bigboss = src
 										bigboss.big_boss = TRUE
 						clearEatTarget()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
index d7eda87832e..d7f3a829017 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
 	turns_per_move = 4
 	turns_since_move = 0
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer
-	meat_amount = 2
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 45,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 35)
 
 	maxHealth = 10
 	health = 10
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/benzin.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/benzin.dm
index 3fe0fccf470..6524d1e4737 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/benzin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/benzin.dm
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
 	maxHealth = 25
 	health = 25
 	melee_damage_upper = 3
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/benzin
-	meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/benzin = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/benzin = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/benzin = 35)
 	rarity_value = 15
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
index f52dafbbae4..052269c4de9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,10 @@
 	icon_state = "bluespaceroach"
 	maxHealth = 25
 	health = 25
-	meat_type = /obj/item/bluespace_crystal
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 35,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15)
 	melee_damage_lower = 4
 	melee_damage_upper = 11
 	armor_divisor = ARMOR_PEN_MAX // Hits through armor
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
index d0a273d5bb1..147e9c769e1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,12 @@
 	extra_burrow_chance = 100
 	blattedin_revives_left = 0 //He only lives once, cuz he's huge
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer
-	meat_amount = 6
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 45,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25)
 
 	sanity_damage = 1
 	rarity_value = 90
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
index e4c7e03b94a..4b5056a4cfb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
@@ -15,8 +15,11 @@
 
 	attacktext = list("slashed", "rended", "diced")
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager
-	meat_amount = 3
+
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 25)
 	rarity_value = 11.25
 
 	// Armor related variables - jager jacket
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
index 97453313386..129fe1e3b0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
@@ -32,8 +32,21 @@ Has ability of every roach.
 
 	blattedin_revives_left = 0
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser
-	meat_amount = 15
+	//big enough to feed a whole clan of vagabonds
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25)
 	sanity_damage = 3
 
 	ranged = 1 // RUN, COWARD!
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
index d5b0dcff61f..c390f6b987c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
@@ -3,8 +3,10 @@
 	desc = "A deformed mess of a roach that is covered in metallic outcrops and formations. It seems to have a production center on its thorax."
 	icon_state = "naniteroach"
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk
-	meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 25)
 	turns_per_move = 1
 	maxHealth = 30
 	health = 30
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
index 32e6bb1c07a..cd88d0117e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 	mob_size = MOB_SMALL * 0.8 // 8
 
-	meat_amount = 1
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 35)
 
 	probability_egg_laying = 0
 	var/amount_grown = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
index a82ef106a47..a268a605919 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
 	health = 20
 	melee_damage_lower = 2
 	melee_damage_upper = 4
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche
-	meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35)
 	rarity_value = 11.25
 	var/datum/reagents/gas_sac //Stores gas. Can't use the default reagents since that is now bloodstream
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
index 7a657a1d468..593587347f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
@@ -2,14 +2,18 @@
 	name = "Panzer Roach"
 	desc = "A monstrous, dog-sized cockroach. This one looks more robust than others."
 	icon_state = "panzer"
-	meat_amount = 4
 	turns_per_move = 2
 	maxHealth = 45
 	health = 45
 	move_to_delay = 6
 	mob_size = MOB_SMALL * 1.5 // 15
 	density = TRUE
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer
+	//beefy boy
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 45,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 25)
 	rarity_value = 22.5
 
 	attacktext = list("slammed into", "pounded into", "crushed")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/toxic.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/toxic.dm
index 910f00d182f..41cb2f0ef04 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/toxic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/toxic.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 	desc = "A hulking beast of green, congealed waste. It has an enlarged salivatory gland for lobbing projectiles."
 	icon_state = "radioactiveroach"
 
-	meat_amount = 3
 	turns_per_move = 1
 	maxHealth = 40
 	health = 40
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/stalker/stalker.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/stalker/stalker.dm
index c9fbace5c83..ade29af9a2e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/stalker/stalker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/stalker/stalker.dm
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@
 	move_to_delay = 6
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 10
-	meat_type = null
-	meat_amount = 0
+	butcher_results = null
 	stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = 0
 
 	melee_damage_lower = 12
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
index 5d1e0a3d4d1..fe36885dbbf 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
@@ -55,8 +55,9 @@
 	var/attack_sound_chance = 33
 	var/attack_sound_volume = 20
 
-	var/meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat
-	var/meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35)
 
 	var/melee_damage_lower = 0
 	var/melee_damage_upper = 10
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 44c08bd8a7a..af3cf6e0e47 100755
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -951,3 +951,15 @@ default behaviour is:
 		exp_list[mind.assigned_role] = minutes
 
 	return exp_list
+
+///WIP: negative effect that may be triggered by butchering the mob, especially with low stats
+/mob/living/proc/butchery_fail(mob/butcher)
+	return
+	//fuhrer will release a final scream, triggering nearby burrows
+	//benzins will explode
+	//kraftwerk will create a bunch of nanite swarms
+	//unbekannt blinks you randomly and creates a bunch of bluespace entropy
+	//the farty one (name forgot) will create a cloud
+	//other roaches get blattedin in your eyes/face...unless you're wearing face protection, in which case you're fine
+	//spiders will do the same but with their toxins
+	//non toxic animals will just temporarily blind you
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
index 05bcbe0b008..76175037e44 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
@@ -110,6 +110,15 @@
 	var/can_multiz_pb = FALSE
 	var/is_watching = FALSE
 
+	/**
+	 * possible drops from this mob when butchering. If set to null, butchery is disabled
+	 * stored like [typepath] = [base chance of getting it](which should be expressed as a number)
+	 * for multiple copies of a single item(such as 3 possible meat slices from 1 creature), add more instances to the list.
+	 */
+	var/list/butcher_results
+	///Whether this animal has a chance for complications when butchered. Set up complications under the butchery_fail() proc
+	var/butcher_hazard = FALSE
+
 	spawn_frequency = 10
 	bad_type = /mob/living
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
index ebcd5cabf5b..91a7f2a0cf8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = 35,
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = 35)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
index cc775134805..d4ff26b6c89 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
@@ -9,8 +9,9 @@
 	emote_see = list("shakes its head", "shivers")
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 10
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi
-	meat_amount = 3
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "bops"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
index 9bce2f28068..1e9ba16e806 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 	emote_see = list("clacks")
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = 35, \
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = 25)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "stomps"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
index 1dc85a3cd04..ca1573bb32b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,11 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
-	meat_amount = 4
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -92,8 +95,13 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
-	meat_amount = 6
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -151,8 +159,7 @@
 	emote_see = list("pecks at the ground","flaps its tiny wings","cheeps")
 	speak_chance = 2
 	turns_per_move = 2
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
-	meat_amount = 1
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -192,8 +199,11 @@ var/global/chicken_count = 0
 	emote_see = list("pecks at the ground","flaps its wings viciously")
 	speak_chance = 2
 	turns_per_move = 3
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken
-	meat_amount = 4
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 25)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
index febeb0e1158..7a2d5849861 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
@@ -11,8 +11,12 @@
 	speak_emote = list("purrs.", "meows.")
 	emote_see = list("shakes her head.", "shivers.")
 	speak_chance = 0.75
-	meat_amount = 6
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 25)
 	response_help = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "rubs"
 	response_harm = "makes terrible mistake by kicking"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
index 770da6cfdbf..77c1d2e2341 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
@@ -43,8 +43,7 @@
 	can_pull_size = ITEM_SIZE_TINY
 	can_pull_mobs = MOB_PULL_NONE
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
-	meat_amount = 1
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35)
 
 	can_burrow = TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
index c61c8fb7964..fe8d37808e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 	turns_per_move = 1
 	maxHealth = 5
 	health = 5
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = 45, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = 35)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "whacks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
index 303e0dc167f..87204bd2873 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
@@ -8,11 +8,13 @@
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	maxHealth = 15
 	health = 15
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 35, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 25)
 	response_help  = "prods"
 	response_disarm = "pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "smacks"
 	harm_intent_damage = 5
 	melee_damage_upper = 15
 	melee_damage_lower = 10
-	attacktext = "mauled"
\ No newline at end of file
+	attacktext = "mauled"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
index db0a091bd86..37c74dfa4d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@
 	response_disarm = "shoves"
 	response_harm = "hits"
 	speed = -1
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 35, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 25)
 	maxHealth = 100
 	health = 100
 	harm_intent_damage = 5
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
index 56c941cc284..50d71d1beda 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	bubble_icon = "alien"
 	speak_chance = 0
 	turns_per_move = 3
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35)
 	response_help = "pets the"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside the"
 	response_harm = "hits the"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
index 1b2092d0cb2..a39a3b44f27 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,10 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 35,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 35,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 25,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 25)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "pokes"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
index 46d095e0674..c54dfaaa50f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,11 @@
 	icon_gib = "carp_gib"
 	speak_chance = 0
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp
+
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25)
 	response_help = "pets the"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside the"
 	response_harm = "hits the"
@@ -48,4 +52,4 @@
 	if(istype(L))
 		if(prob(15))
 			L.Weaken(3)
-			L.visible_message(span_danger("\the [src] knocks down \the [L]!"))
\ No newline at end of file
+			L.visible_message(span_danger("\the [src] knocks down \the [L]!"))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mimic.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mimic.dm
index 85e63fd8faf..53af3b71251 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mimic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mimic.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/crate.dmi'
 	icon_state = "crate"
 
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp
 	response_help = "touches"
 	response_disarm = "pushes"
 	response_harm = "hits"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
index 27cb1dff15c..f36addbf11c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,15 @@
 	desc = "A bigger, angrier cousin of the space carp."
 	icon = 'icons/mob/spaceshark.dmi'
 	icon_state = "shark"
-	meat_amount = 10
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25)
 	turns_per_move = 2
 	move_to_delay = 2
 	speed = 0
@@ -18,4 +26,4 @@
 	melee_damage_lower = 20
 	melee_damage_upper = 25
 
-	break_stuff_probability = 100
\ No newline at end of file
+	break_stuff_probability = 100
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree.dm
index e6c1a473ba7..ee2fcea7bbb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	icon_gib = "pine_1"
 	speak_chance = 0
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp
 	response_help = "brushes"
 	response_disarm = "pushes"
 	response_harm = "hits"
@@ -52,4 +51,4 @@
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/tree/death()
 	..(null,"is hacked into pieces!")
 	new /obj/item/stack/material/wood(loc)
-	qdel(src)
\ No newline at end of file
+	qdel(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
index dc545fa8ea2..64d876f238e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 
 	speak_chance = 1//1% (1 in 100) chance every tick; So about once per 150 seconds, assuming an average tick is 1.5s
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	meat_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/cracker/
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/cracker = 10)
 
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently moves aside"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
index 2b660ccac35..99f44a3f788 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm
@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@
 	var/turns_per_move = 1
 	var/turns_since_move = 0
 	universal_speak = 0		//No, just no.
-	var/meat_amount = 0
-	var/meat_type
 	var/stop_automated_movement = FALSE //Use this to temporarely stop random movement or to if you write special movement code for animals.
 	var/wander = TRUE	// Does the mob wander around when idle?
 	var/stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = TRUE //When set to 1 this stops the animal from moving when someone is pulling it.
@@ -435,10 +433,6 @@
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/reagent_containers) || istype(O, /obj/item/stack/medical))
 		..()
 
-	else if(meat_type && (stat == DEAD))	//if the animal has a meat, and if it is dead.
-		if(QUALITY_CUTTING in O.tool_qualities)
-			if(O.use_tool(user, src, WORKTIME_NORMAL, QUALITY_CUTTING, FAILCHANCE_NORMAL, required_stat = STAT_BIO))
-				harvest(user)
 	else
 		O.attack(src, user, user.targeted_organ)
 
@@ -509,21 +503,6 @@
 	W.loc = get_turf(src)
 	return 1
 
-// Harvest an animal's delicious byproducts
-/mob/living/simple_animal/proc/harvest(mob/user)
-	var/actual_meat_amount = max(1,(meat_amount/2))
-	if(meat_type && actual_meat_amount>0 && (stat == DEAD))
-		for(var/i=0;i<actual_meat_amount;i++)
-			var/obj/item/meat = new meat_type(get_turf(src))
-			meat.name = "[src.name] [meat.name]"
-		if(issmall(src))
-			user.visible_message(span_danger("[user] chops up \the [src]!"))
-			new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/splatter(get_turf(src))
-			qdel(src)
-		else
-			user.visible_message(span_danger("[user] butchers \the [src] messily!"))
-			gib()
-
 //Code to handle finding and nomming nearby food items
 /mob/living/simple_animal/proc/handle_foodscanning()
 	if (client || !hunger_enabled || !autoseek_food)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat.dm
index e8884360a0d..db101d02be2 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,20 @@
 	desc = "Tastes like... well, you know."
 	price_tag = 25
 
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat
+	name = "gato"
+	desc = "Meat harvested from a small feline creature, tough and stringy but high in protein. Mostly eaten during famine or other times of desperation."
+	filling_color = "#b84529"
+	preloaded_reagents = list("protein" = 10)
+
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska
+	name = "well-marbled gato"
+	desc = "Meat harvested from a small feline creature. Unlike most cat meat, this is marbled almost like high-quality pork. It's owner must have been extremely pampered."
+	filling_color = "#e19e8b"
+	preloaded_reagents = list("protein" = 6)//mostly fat
+	slice_path = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/rawbacon
+	slices_num = 4
+
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/pork
 	name = "porcine meat"
 	desc = "A raw slab of meat from pig or otherwise porcine animal, which you hopefully slaughtered without cruelty." // Always remember to pray Bismillah before, keep it halal.

From 0434e39972a07b1eaa23dc4e8bfac51effa8298b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Sun-Soaked <45698967+Sun-Soaked@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:39:01 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 2/5] minor spelling mistake, I win

---
 code/datums/components/butchering.dm      | 4 +---
 code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
index 35ffc5d694f..c8819673e4f 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
@@ -16,8 +16,6 @@
 		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_IATTACK, PROC_REF(onItemAttack))
 		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_APPVAL, PROC_REF(onStatusChange))
 
-///datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(obj/item/source, mob/living/m, mob/living/user)
-///datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(atom/A, mob/living/user, params)
 ///checks if we can butcher, and intercepts the attack chain if we successfully do so
 /datum/component/butchering/proc/onItemAttack(atom/target, mob/living/user, params)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
@@ -101,7 +99,7 @@
 
 	//try to invoke a hazard effect on the butcher
 	if(meat.butchery_hazard && prob(hazard_chance))
-		butcher.visible_message(span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], [user]'s hand slips..."), span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], your hand slips..."))
+		butcher.visible_message(span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], [butcher]'s hand slips..."), span_danger("While cutting up \the [src], your hand slips..."))
 		meat.butchery_fail(butcher)
 
 	//let's finish up.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
index 76175037e44..6f203a988d2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 	 */
 	var/list/butcher_results
 	///Whether this animal has a chance for complications when butchered. Set up complications under the butchery_fail() proc
-	var/butcher_hazard = FALSE
+	var/butchery_hazard = FALSE
 
 	spawn_frequency = 10
 	bad_type = /mob/living

From ea3bca69ef7c9afb37bc13660358bc5b35e5ed41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Sun-Soaked <45698967+Sun-Soaked@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:44:48 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 3/5] ticked file enforcement

---
 cev_eris.dme | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/cev_eris.dme b/cev_eris.dme
index 78fa0794e19..58c2aa81850 100644
--- a/cev_eris.dme
+++ b/cev_eris.dme
@@ -405,8 +405,8 @@
 #include "code\datums\autolathe\security.dm"
 #include "code\datums\autolathe\tools.dm"
 #include "code\datums\changelog\changelog.dm"
-#include "code\datums\components\butchering.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\_component.dm"
+#include "code\datums\components\butchering.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\clothing_sanity_protection.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\fabric.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\jamming.dm"

From 60a37e2aa290395889b77d48891fc986a5627e47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Sun-Soaked <45698967+Sun-Soaked@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:03:21 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 4/5] defines for butchering + fixes

---
 code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm                        | 12 +++++++
 code/datums/components/butchering.dm          |  6 +++-
 .../items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm     |  2 +-
 .../giant_spider/giant_spider.dm              |  6 ++--
 .../giant_spider/types/hunter.dm              |  8 ++---
 .../giant_spider/types/nurse.dm               |  6 ++--
 .../carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm     |  4 +--
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm  |  8 ++---
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm     | 12 +++----
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm     |  8 ++---
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm     | 28 +++++++--------
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm    |  8 ++---
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm  |  2 +-
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm    |  6 ++--
 .../superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm       | 10 +++---
 .../carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm |  7 ++--
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm  |  4 +--
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm    |  6 ++--
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm |  4 +--
 .../simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm    | 36 +++++++++----------
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm   | 12 +++----
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm    |  2 +-
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm |  4 +--
 .../living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm   |  6 ++--
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm |  6 ++--
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm   |  2 +-
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm  |  9 ++---
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm  |  8 ++---
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm  | 18 +++++-----
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm        |  2 +-
 30 files changed, 134 insertions(+), 118 deletions(-)

diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
index 8c1feb98bf9..b9ae737c2a0 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
@@ -255,3 +255,15 @@ GLOBAL_REAL_VAR(list/voice_type2sound = list(
 
 ///Managed global that is a reference to the real global
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(voice_type2sound_ref, voice_type2sound)
+
+//butchering defines
+//defines for base success chance
+#define BUTCHER_IMPOSSIBLE 5
+#define BUTCHER_VERY_HARD 10
+#define BUTCHER_HARD 25
+#define BUTCHER_CHALLENGING 35
+#define BUTCHER_DIFFICULT 45
+#define BUTCHER_NORMAL 55
+#define BUTCHER_EASY 65
+#define BUTCHER_VERY_EASY 80
+#define BUTCHER_EFFORTLESS 100//still technically possible to fail with terrible tool + 0 bio, so not 'zero'
diff --git a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
index c8819673e4f..e3a899e2df1 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,10 @@
 ///handles the use tool containing our butchering action. needed since signal_handler procs hate do afters
 /datum/component/butchering/proc/startButcher(obj/item/source, mob/living/meat, mob/living/user)
 	to_chat(user, span_notice("You begin to butcher \the [meat]..."))
-	if(source.use_tool(user, meat, WORKTIME_NORMAL, QUALITY_CUTTING, FAILCHANCE_NORMAL, required_stat = STAT_BIO))
+	var/needed_quality = QUALITY_CUTTING
+	if(!source.has_quality(QUALITY_CUTTING))
+		needed_quality = null
+	if(source.use_tool(user, meat, WORKTIME_NORMAL, needed_quality, FAILCHANCE_NORMAL, required_stat = STAT_BIO))
 		on_butchering(user, meat, source)
 /**
  * Handles a user butchering a target
@@ -45,6 +48,7 @@
  * Arguments:
  * - [butcher][/mob/living]: The mob doing the butchering
  * - [meat][/mob/living]: The mob being butchered
+ * - [source][/obj/item]: The item holding our component, expressly typed
  */
 /datum/component/butchering/proc/on_butchering(mob/living/butcher, mob/living/meat, obj/item/source)
 	//our final items to spawn
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
index dcaadd45fc1..e2d6fcd02e7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/mods/_upgrades.dm
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_SHARP])
 		T.sharp = tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_SHARP]
 		if(!T.GetComponent(/datum/component/butchering))
-			AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, FALSE, FALSE)
+			T.AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, FALSE, FALSE)
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_COLOR])
 		T.color = tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_COLOR]
 	if(tool_upgrades[UPGRADE_ITEMFLAGPLUS])
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
index 0b7729b0d4c..375e0fb16c6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/giant_spider.dm
@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@
 	move_to_delay = 5
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 10
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = 0
 
 	melee_damage_lower = 12
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
index 6ec310cdb0b..109730dc0b1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/hunter.dm
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
 	melee_damage_upper = 20
 	poison_per_bite = 8
 	move_to_delay = 3
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/hunter = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	rarity_value = 75
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
index 3a3a75e6e08..2da5ce5b262 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/giant_spider/types/nurse.dm
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@
 	poison_per_bite = 3
 	var/atom/cocoon_target
 	poison_type = "aranecolmin"
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/spider/nurse = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	move_to_delay = 4
 	rarity_value = 75
 	var/fed = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
index d7f3a829017..5d06fe727ec 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/roach.dm
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
 	turns_per_move = 4
 	turns_since_move = 0
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 45,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = BUTCHER_NORMAL)
 
 	maxHealth = 10
 	health = 10
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
index 052269c4de9..3a1c9f7d151 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/bluespace.dm
@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@
 	icon_state = "bluespaceroach"
 	maxHealth = 25
 	health = 25
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 35,\
-							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15,\
-							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15,\
-							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = 15)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = BUTCHER_HARD,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = BUTCHER_HARD,\
+							/obj/item/bluespace_crystal = BUTCHER_HARD)
 	melee_damage_lower = 4
 	melee_damage_upper = 11
 	armor_divisor = ARMOR_PEN_MAX // Hits through armor
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
index 147e9c769e1..20770c98e48 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/fuhrer.dm
@@ -17,12 +17,12 @@
 	extra_burrow_chance = 100
 	blattedin_revives_left = 0 //He only lives once, cuz he's huge
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 45,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/fuhrer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 
 	sanity_damage = 1
 	rarity_value = 90
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
index 4b5056a4cfb..3dd51009bd6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/hunter.dm
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@
 	attacktext = list("slashed", "rended", "diced")
 
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/jager = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	rarity_value = 11.25
 
 	// Armor related variables - jager jacket
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
index 129fe1e3b0a..27ab63cf824 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/kaiser.dm
@@ -33,20 +33,20 @@ Has ability of every roach.
 	blattedin_revives_left = 0
 
 	//big enough to feed a whole clan of vagabonds
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_VERY_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kaiser = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	sanity_damage = 3
 
 	ranged = 1 // RUN, COWARD!
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
index c390f6b987c..5c91301f8a0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/nanites.dm
@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@
 	desc = "A deformed mess of a roach that is covered in metallic outcrops and formations. It seems to have a production center on its thorax."
 	icon_state = "naniteroach"
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kraftwerk = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	turns_per_move = 1
 	maxHealth = 30
 	health = 30
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
index cd88d0117e6..adc3fc24c41 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/roachling.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 	mob_size = MOB_SMALL * 0.8 // 8
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/kampfer = BUTCHER_EASY)
 
 	probability_egg_laying = 0
 	var/amount_grown = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
index a268a605919..1293bbc5156 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/support.dm
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
 	health = 20
 	melee_damage_lower = 2
 	melee_damage_upper = 4
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/seuche = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	rarity_value = 11.25
 	var/datum/reagents/gas_sac //Stores gas. Can't use the default reagents since that is now bloodstream
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
index 593587347f9..a6a96fbd765 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/roach/types/tank.dm
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@
 	mob_size = MOB_SMALL * 1.5 // 15
 	density = TRUE
 	//beefy boy
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 45,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat/panzer = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	rarity_value = 22.5
 
 	attacktext = list("slammed into", "pounded into", "crushed")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
index fe36885dbbf..9352a4190dd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/superior_animal/superior_animal.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@
 	// AI activation for players is handled in sanity , if it has sanity damage it activates AI.
 	sanity_damage = 0.5
 
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	var/icon_living
 	var/icon_dead
 	var/icon_rest //resting/unconscious animation
@@ -55,10 +58,6 @@
 	var/attack_sound_chance = 33
 	var/attack_sound_volume = 20
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/roachmeat = 35)
-
 	var/melee_damage_lower = 0
 	var/melee_damage_upper = 10
 	var/melee_sharp = FALSE //whether mob attacks have sharp property
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
index 91a7f2a0cf8..0f91d15d312 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/cat.dm
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = 35,
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
index d4ff26b6c89..8576a88580c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/corgi.dm
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
 	emote_see = list("shakes its head", "shivers")
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 10
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = BUTCHER_NORMAL, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/corgi = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "bops"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
index 1e9ba16e806..7c0908532e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/crab.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	emote_see = list("clacks")
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = 35, \
-						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = BUTCHER_NORMAL, \
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/crab = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "stomps"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
index ca1573bb32b..975f16f479b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_EASY, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -95,13 +95,13 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_EASY, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
 	emote_see = list("pecks at the ground","flaps its tiny wings","cheeps")
 	speak_chance = 2
 	turns_per_move = 2
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
@@ -199,11 +199,11 @@ var/global/chicken_count = 0
 	emote_see = list("pecks at the ground","flaps its wings viciously")
 	speak_chance = 2
 	turns_per_move = 3
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_NORMAL, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/chicken = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "kicks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
index 7a2d5849861..b0c871df987 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/iriska.dm
@@ -11,12 +11,12 @@
 	speak_emote = list("purrs.", "meows.")
 	emote_see = list("shakes her head.", "shivers.")
 	speak_chance = 0.75
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_EASY, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_EASY,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/cat/iriska = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "rubs"
 	response_harm = "makes terrible mistake by kicking"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
index 77c1d2e2341..98b7a11e445 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	can_pull_size = ITEM_SIZE_TINY
 	can_pull_mobs = MOB_PULL_NONE
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 
 	can_burrow = TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
index fe8d37808e2..c391237f79e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mushroom.dm
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 	turns_per_move = 1
 	maxHealth = 5
 	health = 5
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = 45, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = BUTCHER_NORMAL, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/hugemushroomslice = BUTCHER_NORMAL)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "whacks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
index 87204bd2873..eef6101c331 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/tomato.dm
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	maxHealth = 15
 	health = 15
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 35, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = BUTCHER_NORMAL, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/tomatomeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "prods"
 	response_disarm = "pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "smacks"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
index 37c74dfa4d8..e9048b9098f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@
 	response_disarm = "shoves"
 	response_harm = "hits"
 	speed = -1
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 35, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/xenomeat = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING)
 	maxHealth = 100
 	health = 100
 	harm_intent_damage = 5
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
index 50d71d1beda..7f8bd02eb4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bat.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	bubble_icon = "alien"
 	speak_chance = 0
 	turns_per_move = 3
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = 35)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help = "pets the"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside the"
 	response_harm = "hits the"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
index a39a3b44f27..332e8020a97 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/bear.dm
@@ -9,10 +9,11 @@
 	speak_chance = 1
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 35,\
-						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 35,\
-						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 25,\
-						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+						/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/bearmeat = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT)
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "pokes"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
index c54dfaaa50f..bf95a8e41fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp.dm
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
 	speak_chance = 0
 	turns_per_move = 5
 
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING)
 	response_help = "pets the"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside the"
 	response_harm = "hits the"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
index f36addbf11c..6f3555038d7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/pike.dm
@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@
 	desc = "A bigger, angrier cousin of the space carp."
 	icon = 'icons/mob/spaceshark.dmi'
 	icon_state = "shark"
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50, \
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 50,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 35,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25,\
-							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = 25)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_EASY, \
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_NORMAL,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_DIFFICULT,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING,\
+							/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/carp = BUTCHER_CHALLENGING)
 	turns_per_move = 2
 	move_to_delay = 2
 	speed = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
index 64d876f238e..24ea8fd68b7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/parrot.dm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 
 	speak_chance = 1//1% (1 in 100) chance every tick; So about once per 150 seconds, assuming an average tick is 1.5s
 	turns_per_move = 5
-	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/cracker = 10)
+	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/cracker = BUTCHER_VERY_HARD)
 
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently moves aside"

From 8aed5940e7448e6e92ca101ee069e478d4f3068a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Sun-Soaked <45698967+Sun-Soaked@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:23:30 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 5/5] bio divisor define & club roles get bio

---
 code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm               | 4 ++++
 code/datums/components/butchering.dm | 4 ++--
 code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm       | 2 ++
 3 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
index b9ae737c2a0..7a4fbbbb9e4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
@@ -267,3 +267,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(voice_type2sound_ref, voice_type2sound)
 #define BUTCHER_EASY 65
 #define BUTCHER_VERY_EASY 80
 #define BUTCHER_EFFORTLESS 100//still technically possible to fail with terrible tool + 0 bio, so not 'zero'
+
+//divisor for BIO effect on butchering
+//values of bio above this will improve butchering chances, values below will dmg it
+#define BUTCHER_BIO_DIVISOR 28
diff --git a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
index e3a899e2df1..caff342da39 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/butchering.dm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 		meat.gib()
 
 	//for getting the dialogue hinting at relative power
-	var/msgpowr = toolpowr * (max((bio / 35), 0.25))
+	var/msgpowr = toolpowr * (max((bio / BUTCHER_BIO_DIVISOR), 0.25))
 	switch(msgpowr)
 		if(0 to 0.8)//go get an actual knife you gross-ass roundstart vagabond
 			butcher.visible_message(span_bolddanger("[butcher] can't get anywhere with this tool! Instead, they rip \the [meat] to shreds like an animal!"))
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 		//get the base percentage of awarding this result
 		var/difficulty = meat.butcher_results[result]
 		//takes difficulty and multiplies it by tool and bio stat to get final chance
-		var/trueprob = clamp((difficulty * toolpowr) * max((bio / 35), 0.25), 1, 100)
+		var/trueprob = clamp((difficulty * toolpowr) * max((bio / BUTCHER_BIO_DIVISOR), 0.25), 1, 100)
 		if(prob(trueprob))
 			butchered += result
 		else
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
index 6328690f2d8..128e8dedbcd 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 	wage = WAGE_NONE // Makes his own money
 	department_account_access = TRUE
 	stat_modifiers = list(
+		STAT_BIO = 25,
 		STAT_ROB = 15,
 		STAT_TGH = 15,
 		STAT_VIG = 15,
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@
 	wage = WAGE_NONE //They should get paid by the club owner, otherwise you know what to do.
 	department_account_access = TRUE
 	stat_modifiers = list(
+		STAT_BIO = 18,
 		STAT_ROB = 10,
 		STAT_TGH = 10,
 		STAT_VIG = 5,